70 m. ago Arsenal’s Riccardo Calafiori is Adidas’ first ever underwear ambassador

Before returning to the pitch, Calafiori makes his catwalk debut with the Active Flex collection

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72 m. ago Conclave choice for the next pope ‘totally unpredictable’, says Vatican expert

The theologian added that the timing of 2024 film Conclave “couldn’t be more powerful”

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74 m. ago Reeves hints at priority as she says ‘trading relationship with Europe arguably more important’ than US – UK politics live

Chancellor said she understood the focus on possible deal with US, but added the EU remained ‘our nearest neighbours and trading partners’Water company bosses face up to two years in prison if they cover up illegal sewage spills under new laws coming into force, PA Media reports. PA says:The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) said no prison sentences have been handed to water company executives since privatisation despite widespread illegal sewage discharges, and the tougher penalties were essential because some firms have obstructed investigations.Environment secretary Steve Reed said: “Bosses must face consequences if they commit crimes. There must be accountability. From today, there will be no more hiding places.”I’m now pretty optimistic that we are moving in a good direction.In the end, I think everybody understands that this is about our security in Europe. It requires cooperation between democracies, friends, allies, countries with the same values.The...

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78 m. ago Travel expert reveals the holiday tradition loved by Brits that is frowned upon on cruise ships

A cruise holiday is usually a chance to let your hair down and unwind. But holidaymakers will need to stick to some rules while they do so.

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89 m. ago Nazi leader Hermann Goering's £15m house for sale as property 'jewel' sparks outrage

Anti Nazi activists attack the sale of the £15m house of Hermann Goering after it was described as a 'property jewel.' The marketing of the seaside mansion has been described as 'disgusting' and 'outrageous'

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1 hour ago Labour not going to breach manifesto commitments on Europe – minister

It comes as the Times newspaper reported the Home Office could be open to the idea of a ‘one in, one out’ youth mobility scheme.

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1 hour ago Ryan Giggs tells Alejandro Garnacho to follow golden Manchester United rule

Alejandro Garnacho has struggled for form as a Manchester United regular this season, with club legend Ryan Giggs issuing some advice to the under-pressure winger

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1 hour ago Pope Francis funeral latest: Public queue to pay respects for last time as world leaders fly in for Vatican ceremony

Pope Francis’s funeral will be held on Saturday with world leaders in attendance

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2 h. ago Steve Witkoff arrives in Moscow for further talks with Russia about Ukraine peace plan – Europe live

US peace envoy to meet Vladimir Putin to discuss Donald Trump’s peace plan for Ukraine ahead of US president’s 100 days in office next weekAnd the Interfax news agency has now reported that Steve Witkoff arrived in Moscow, where he is expected to meet Vladimir Putin.Reuters noted that Witkoff has emerged as Washington’s key interlocutor with Putin as Trump pushes for a deal to end the war in Ukraine, and has already held three long meetings with the Kremlin leader. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Five budget lipsticks 'just like' £29 Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk from Boots, Superdrug and more

Charlotte Tilbury's iconic Pillow Talk lipstick is a go-to for many, but we've managed to find five cheaper alternatives that might be just as good

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2 h. ago Parking fine Britain unmasked: Just five firms responsible for HALF of all tickets as data shows staggering amount are set to be handed out this year

The RAC found car park management firms' requests to the DVLA (Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency) reached 7.2million in the six months to the end of last September.

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2 h. ago Brian McFadden says Louis Walsh came across ‘a bit bad’ in Boyzone documentary

McFadden found fame with boyband Westlife, which was managed by Walsh.

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2 h. ago What a deleted tweet tells us about tensions between Israel and the Vatican

Hours after Israel's Foreign Ministry posted a condolence for the passing for Pope Francis, it was deleted

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3 h. ago World's biggest investor BlackRock on asset buying spree in "undervalued" UK

Larry Fink gives Keir Starmer credit for prioritising economic growth

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3 h. ago Russia’s top diplomat Sergei Lavrov accuses Europe of ‘reviving Nazi views’ over Ukraine

Russia’s top diplomat Sergei Lavrov has accused Europe of “reviving Nazi views” over Ukraine.

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3 h. ago Jose Mourinho's response speaks volumes amid shock Leeds United links

Leeds United are considering sacking manager Daniel Farke just days after he led the club to promotion to the Premier League, prompting Jose Mourinho to be linked with the Elland Road job

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3 h. ago Pope Francis’s funeral to be masterpiece in managing ‘big egos’, says UK Cardinal as world leaders head to Rome

US President Donald Trump is among those due to attend the requiem mass for the late pontiff, joining dignitaries from across the globe

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3 h. ago Pope Francis funeral latest: Vatican makes final preparations for pontiff’s burial

Pope Francis’s funeral will be held on Saturday with world leaders in attendance

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4 h. ago Bad Friend by Tiffany Watt Smith review – refreshingly frank portraits of female friendship

A social and personal history that refuses to gloss over the rage, envy and hurt that form part of every close bondFalling out with a friend can feel oddly shameful. Romantic relationships are meant to have passionate highs and lows, but by the time you reach adulthood, you expect your friendships to have reached some kind of equilibrium. I have this image in my head of myself as an affectionate, devoted friend – but sometimes I examine my true feelings towards the women who are closest to me and feel shocked by my own pettiness. It is embarrassing to be a grownup but still capable of such intense flashes of rage, and envy. When my friendships become distant or strained, I wonder why I still struggle to do this basic thing.Bad Friend represents a kind of love letter to female friendship, but doesn’t gloss over how difficult it can be. Tiffany Watt Smith is a historian, and this book is a deeply researched study of 20th-century women’s relationships, but the reason for writing i...

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4 h. ago Pope Francis funeral latest: Vatican turns into fortress for world leaders set to fly in to bid farewell

Pope Francis’s funeral will be held on Saturday with world leaders in attendance

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