45 m. ago Bizarre reason Brits reserve pool loungers before sunrise – and it's not what you think

The phenomenon of early-risers bagsying the best poolside seats splits opinion, with some saying the practice should be banned and others arguing that all's fair in sun-tanning and war

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66 m. ago Mercedes F1 star Kimi Antonelli suffers mishap on holiday as friends come to his rescue

Like many of his fellow Formula 1 drivers, Kimi Antonelli is making the most of a few weeks off in this packed season to recharge before returning for the 10 rounds that remain in 2025

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96 m. ago Trump’s DC takeover is a move of staggering hypocrisy | Rebecca Solnit

Donald Trump is concocting a drama in DC because he would like us to really stop talking about the Epstein filesThe most violent day in the history of Washington DC, leaving aside the War of 1812, was 6 January 2021, and the instigator was Donald J Trump, who this week has endeavored to seize control of the nation’s capital, after reports that a former employee of the “department of government efficiency” (Doge) was assaulted in the city.In a sense the new event echoes the old; both are illegitimate power grabs made on the basis of lies. In 2021 it was a lie about the outcome of the 2020 presidential election; in the summer of 2025 it’s lies about crime levels. Reliable sources – including the Biden Department of Justice in January – have noted that violent crime there is at a 30-year low. Five people died as a result of that 2021 attack on Congress, and dozens of law enforcement officers were injured, some gravely, by the mob Trump incited. On his first day in office in 2025 he par...

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1 hour ago Largest ICE detention facility at Fort Bliss opens after months of delays, contract squabbles, and a workplace death

New detention facility, dubbed the ‘Lonestar Lockup’ by one Texas senator, expected to hold roughly 5,000 immigrants

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2 h. ago Newsboy's horse racing selections for Friday's five meetings, including Thirsk nap

Newboy expects his nap, Mystical Storm, to blow away his rivals in the 7.10 at Thirsk for a second career win, and his also fancies Flowerhead at Newbury in the Berkshire card's feature Listed event at 4.45

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2 h. ago Bargain hunt: the best value signings in the Premier League this summer

Chelsea, Sunderland, Nottingham Forest and Brentford have spent some smart money in the transfer windowBy WhoScoredThe young English striker began his career at Derby before moving to Manchester City as a 16-year-old in 2019. After loan spells at Stoke, Preston and Hull, Liam Delap made a £20m move to Ipswich last summer and proceeded to make a name for himself in the Premier League. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Got the sniffles? Here's what to know about summer colds and the COVID

COVID-19 activity is rising in much of the country

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2 h. ago Swansea City boss Alan Sheehan gives update on striker search and outlines what he's looking for

The Swans completed their eighth signing of the summer on Thursday but Sheehan is keen to add more new faces to his ranks

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2 h. ago Jaecoo 7 review: A premium bargain (despite the warning beeps)

Handsome plug-in hybrid SUV offers impressive value and quality, and a decent electric range, but poor ride quality and infuriating beeps and bongs

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2 h. ago Florida governor says state will open ‘deportation depot’ immigration jail

Ron DeSantis announced move as judge to decide whether to close ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ facility in EvergladesFlorida’s Republican governor, Ron DeSantis, said on Thursday that the state will open a second immigration jail, as a federal judge weighs whether to close the controversial existing facility in the Everglades known as “Alligator Alcatraz”.DeSantis painted the forthcoming detention center at the shuttered Baker correctional institution in Sanderson as supplementary to the remote tented camp. He also said the facility would hold up to 1,300 undocumented immigrants awaiting deportation. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Wrexham exile backed into a corner by transfer decision as he shows his true character

Wrexham frontman Ollie Palmer has been told to find a new club by manager Phil Parkinson this summer, but the 33-year-old has opened up on his determination to fight for his place

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3 h. ago Man United could sign bargain Rasmus Hojlund replacement after £21m agreement

Manchester United are set to sell Rasmus Hojlund in the summer transfer window following the arrival of Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig

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3 h. ago What is Legionnaires’ disease and how to protect against Legionella bacteria during summer heatwave

As the weather heats up, so does the risk of Legionnaires’ disease 🚨

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3 h. ago Inquiry into rogue surgeon to hold preliminary hearing next month

It will examine whether patients of Sam Eljamel were let down by failures in clinical governance, risk management, and complaints handling.

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3 h. ago Global music icon announced as huge headliner for Manchester Pride

This year's event will feature some new additions and tweaks to previous years, with the inclusion of new stage areas which will host some of the biggest names in music

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3 h. ago Yoane Wissa to miss Brentford’s Premier League opener amid doubt over future

Wissa has been linked with Newcastle and other clubs this summer

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3 h. ago ‘A Christmas Carol’ adaptation to feature Scrooge who ‘despises refugees’

The film will ‘teach the lesson of how prejudice, poverty and division shapes our society today,’ the director said

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3 h. ago Pilot names certain area on plane that he 'wouldn't touch if you paid him'

An airline pilot has issued a warning to all passengers who are heading off on their summer holidays - and it's all to do with the seat back pocket in front of you

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4 h. ago Japanese knotweed is spreading more aggressively than ever thanks to recent bouts of warm weather, expert warns

Aggressive Japanese knotweed is thriving and spreading faster than usual this summer, experts have warned. The plant, which can grow up to 10cm (4 inches) per day, is reaching its peak season.

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4 h. ago Milkshakes, malts, concretes, frappes and more: A (delicious) guide to frozen drinks

It's summer, the time for cold, creamy, brain-freezing frozen drinks

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