9 h. ago Australian Open live: Alcaraz reveals key to breakthrough win after De Minaur masterclass

Alcaraz will take on Alexander Zverev in the semi-finals after reaching the last four of the Australian Open for the first time

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9 h. ago How John Davidson used fishing to help actors tell his story in I Swear

John Davidson has revealed how he helped the actors who portrayed him in the film I Swear get into character - and it involved a fishing trip.

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10 h. ago Know the score? I don’t read music, but that’s no hindrance to reimagining great classical works

Folk duo Pound & Stevens have transformed, and added to, Holst’s The Planets Suite and tour the new work this week with Britten Sinfonia. Will Pound explains why playing by ear is his greatest strengthI’m a harmonica and accordion player and one half of folk-classical duo Stevens & Pound. As a multi-instrumentalist I am rooted in a folk tradition that is oral, aural and communal. Music and song are passed down by ear, either through recordings or – more fun – traditional music sessions. Here, players and singers get together to share, swap and play tunes, drawing from a repertoire that is always evolving. While collections of tunes are certainly notated, their scores act as a skeleton – providing the basic architecture of pitch and rhythm but rarely offering explicit guidance on how the music should be played.Delia Stevens and I are about to head out on tour, performing with the Britten Sinfonia and Robert Macfarlane in a new work called The Silent Planet, a recomposition of...

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10 h. ago Storm Chandra warning as expert shares three tips for driving in heavy rain

There are hundreds of flood alerts in place across the UK, with winds up to 80mph forecast and several major roads and bridges closed.

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10 h. ago BBC weather star Carol Kirkwood explains trigger that led her to drop to size 8

The star told what lay behind her dropping one and a half dress sizes reaching a svelt size eight

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10 h. ago Take That reach out to Robbie Williams as Gary Barlow makes prediction

Take That reach out to Robbie Williams as Gary Barlow makes prediction about his former bandmate

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10 h. ago The Breakdown | So much at stake and Six Nations just the start in ‘massive year for rugby union’

We may know the sport’s future is bright when trendsetters worldwide are wearing Fabien Galthié-style shadesOn the surface it was business at usual at this year’s Six Nations launch in a chilly Edinburgh. Had the city’s most famous literary sleuth poked his nose into the venue at the top of the Royal Mile, Inspector Rebus would have clocked the usual suspects: head coaches trying not to divulge any secrets, captains quietly studying their opposite numbers and content creators seeking to “jazz up” their tournament previews.This year’s booby prize went to the “influencer” who asked Caelan Doris, Ireland’s captain, whether or not he liked Fabien Galthié’s thick-rimmed glasses. It was almost on a par with the Breakdown’s all-time classic: the day someone asked Rob Baxter, Exeter’s director of rugby, to pick his favourite motorway service station. “Taunton Deane,” came the instant reply. “Because it means we’re almost home.” Brilliant. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Tim Henman suffers major wardrobe malfunction at Australian Open as Laura Robson smiles in elegant dress

FORMER tennis star Tim Henman suffered an unfortunate wardrobe malfunction while covering the Australian Open. The former world No4 was lending his expertise to TNT Sports' coverage of the major event in Melbourne when he got caught out by the extreme conditions. The tournament has reached some extreme temperatures at this year's edition, with a...

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11 h. ago Simple '80 percent' diet rule in Blue Zone where people live to 100

Residents of Blue Zones are believed to have a significantly better chance of reaching 100 years old

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11 h. ago 'Secret' to Okinawa '80pc' diet tip explained by longevity expert

The '80 percent rule' or 'Hara Hachi Bu' dietary practice may help you live longer

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11 h. ago America has reached a tipping point on fascism – and on opposition to it | Robert Reich

A chance encounter reminded me: there are two ways to look at what’s happened in MinneapolisOne of the few advantages of being as conspicuous as I am is that many people come up to me whom I don’t know, to talk about what’s happening in America. It’s like a free-floating focus group.On Monday morning, I was at a restaurant counter finishing my breakfast when a middle-aged man sat down next to me and said he didn’t want to intrude. (He just had, so I put down my knife and fork, wiped my mouth with my napkin, and turned toward him.) He wanted me to know that although he’d been a life-long Republican, the events of the past weeks had caused him to leave the Republican party.Robert Reich, a former US secretary of labor, is a professor of public policy emeritus at the University of California, Berkeley. He is a Guardian US columnist and his newsletter is at robertreich.substack.com. His new book, Coming Up Short: A Memoir of My America, is out now Continue reading...

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11 h. ago 8 Tips to Stop Worrying About Running Out of Money in Retirement

Use these strategies to replace retirement uncertainty with a feeling of clarity and control over your financial plan

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11 h. ago I’m a travel expert. These are the seven hottest destinations to visit in 2026

These are the countries tipped to be trendy this year, from Kyrgyzstan to Mallorca

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11 h. ago Hibs sit uncomfortably amid fan grumbles, patchy form, quiet transfer window and rise of Hearts

After two damaging results, Gray and Co reach critical point in season

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11 h. ago Netflix fans furious as 'problematic' 2000s show 'blames viewers' in new doc

The new documentary will take viewers behind the scenes of hit reality show America's Next Top Model

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12 h. ago Lung cancer breakthrough as AI arm can diagnose 'deep' tumours previously missed

An NHS pilot has used a robotic catheter inserted into patient’s throat to reach spots as small as 6mm hidden deep in the lung, which could help to diagnose "deep" cancers

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12 h. ago ‘No reason to rush’: Harry Kane in talks with Bayern over contract extension

England captain’s deal runs to end of next seasonKane and his family are settled in Munich, CEO saysBayern Munich have confirmed they are in talks to extend Harry Kane’s contract. The England captain joined from Tottenham in 2023 on a deal to the end of next season and secured a long-awaited first major trophy when Bayern won the Bundesliga last May.He has been the Bundesliga’s top scorer twice and, with 21 goals in 19 Bundesliga games this season, could chase down Robert Lewandowski’s single-season record of 41 goals. Continue reading...

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12 h. ago Tourists ditching US trips after fury over Trump and ICE, poll suggests

Exclusive: Four out of five of 12,000 respondents on X say they would not go to America

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13 h. ago 'I'm a vet and there are 3 things you should do to prolong your dog's life'

Dr Nicole Rous is a vet who often shares handy pet advice. According to her, there are three simple things you can do to try and prolong your dog's life. It's worth listening to her tips

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14 h. ago 'Edge of the world cliffs' offer some of the most breathtaking views

The hike in County Donegal features some of Europe's highest marine cliffs, reaching over 600 metres, and makes up a spectacular part of Ireland's coastal touring route

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