2 h. ago ALEXANDRA SHULMAN'S NOTEBOOK: Thanks a lot, Meghan, you've stolen my thunder

How can I continue to end emails and letters with the words 'As ever', which I've happily used for years, now that it would sound like an endorsement for Meghan's new homeware brand, As Ever?

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3 h. ago Party of one: Donald Trump’s 75 minutes at CPAC talking about himself

Contemptuous and sure of himself, the US president boasted of his victories and taunted his enemiesGod save the king. Drunk on power, Donald Trump spent Saturday afternoon before adoring fans, boasting of his victories, taunting his enemies and casting himself as America’s absolute monarch, supreme leader and divine emperor rolled into one.Trump’s appearance at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) at the National Harbor in Maryland began with country singer Lee Greenwood’s “God Bless the USA and raucous cheers in a crowded ballroom that included January 6 insurrectionists. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Dmitry Bivol defeats Artur Beterbiev for undisputed light heavyweight championship – live reaction

Bivol wins rematch by MD 12 (114-114, 116-112, 115-113)Parker blasts out Bakole by KO 2 in co-feature attractionStevenson stops Padley to retain WBC lightweight titleReach Bryan on Bluesky at @BryanAGraham or emailThe fighters have been announced by ring announcer Michael Buffer. The final instructions have been given by the British referee Kevin Parker, the seconds are out and we’ll pick it up with round-by-round coverage from here!The fighters are making their ringwalks for the main event. First it’s Dmitry Bivol, who canters down the runway wearing a silver robe with black trim to группа крови by the Russian rock band Kino. Now it’s Artur Beterbiev’s turn. The unbeaten champion is in an equal hurry to reach the squared circle, wearing a black T-shirt and matching shorts as Вперед Ахмат by Dagestani singer Rizavdi Ismailov plays. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago iPhone designer still asks: ‘I wonder what Steve Jobs would do?’ – despite being told not to

Jony Ive, the man behind the look of Apple’s iconic brands says the firm’s co-founder specifically asked him not to consider ‘what Steve would do’Sir Jony Ive, the innovative designer of Apple’s iMac, iPhone and Apple Watch, and a close friend and ­collaborator of the late Steve Jobs, says he still often asks himself: “I wonder what Steve would do?”Ive told BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs on Sunday that he does so despite the fact that Jobs had specifically told him not to before his death in 2011, aged 56. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Cycle lane snowflakes: Council duo cancel meeting with opponents of 'barely used' 50

Councillors Andy Hadley and Richard Herrett were due to face a public meeting in Dorset to discuss the £120 million spent on 50 miles of cycle lanes.

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5 h. ago Alejandro Garnacho sends subtle Man Utd message after dropping to bench

Alejandro Garnacho had enjoyed a recent run of starts under Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim but was only given half an hour from the bench against Everton

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5 h. ago Arne Slot shares theory on Liverpool vs Man City rivalry after Jurgen Klopp exit

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has had his say on the rivalry with Manchester City after the two clubs slugged it out for Premier League glory during Jurgen Klopp's tenure

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5 h. ago Unforgotten star Michele Dotrice's love story with famous husband Edward Woodward

Michele Dotrice, who recently starred in hit ITV crime drama Unforgotten, previously spoke with the Mirror about the heartbreak she endured after losing her famous husband Edward Woodward, opening up about the sweet way she and her family continue to treasure his memory

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5 h. ago Artur Beterbiev v Dmitry Bivol: undisputed light heavyweight championship – live

Beterbiev defends all four belts in blockbuster rematchParker fights late replacement Bakole on undercardStevenson stops Padley to retain WBC lightweight titleReach Bryan on Bluesky at @BryanAGraham or emailOnly one more undercard bout ahead of the main event. What was supposed to be a shot at the IBF heavyweight title for Joseph Parker has turned into a battle for mandatory challenger status, as Daniel Dubois withdrew from Saturday’s fight due to a medical issue. Instead, Parker will now square off against Martin Bakole, another late replacement who’s eager to seize this unexpected opportunity.“The show goes on. It’s not even just in boxing, but in life,” Parker told Sky Sports. “Things happen, you just have to adjust and adapt to the situation.” Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Scotland’s Gregor Townsend questions England’s crucial penalty decision

‘I just don’t know how that’s a penalty,’ says head coachSteve Borthwick: ‘They found a way to win the game’Scotland’s coaches and players believe two key officiating decisions potentially denied them another historic Calcutta Cup victory. Gregor Townsend feels his team were unlucky to concede the crucial second-half penalty kicked by Fin Smith that ultimately proved decisive and doubts have also been raised over the solitary English try, scored by Tommy Freeman.Townsend was particularly unhappy about the crucial penalty given against Rory Darge and Tom Jordan for lifting Ben Curry out of a ruck. “I’m going to go through the game two or three times to see whether we could have got better decisions,” said Townsend, the head coach. “I did feel the decision that counted against us for the winning three points where we cleared someone out of the ruck I just don’t know how that’s a penalty. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Champions Trophy: Records tumble as Australia condemn England to agonising defeat

England’s one-day problems continue despite notching the highest total and individual score in competition history

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6 h. ago Champions Trophy: England still have 'optimism and belief' despite damaging Australia loss

Josh Inglis ensured England’s one-day struggles continued in Lahore despite Ben Duckett brilliance

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6 h. ago Artists who represented Australia at Venice Biennale call for Khaled Sabsabi to be reinstated

Open letter from some of the country’s most distinguished artists ‘strongly protests’ at the removal of Sabsabi and curator Michael DagostinoGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLiving artists who have represented Australia at the Venice Biennale over the past five decades – and the estates of a number of now deceased artists who have done the same – have signed an open letter to the board and chief executive of Creative Australia to reinstate sacked artist Khaled Sabsabi and his curator Michael Dagostino.Some of Australia’s most distinguished living artists, including Imants Tillers, Mike Parr, Susan Norrie, Fiona Hall, Judy Watson, Patricia Piccinini and Tracey Moffat have signed the petition, as has the estate of Howard Arkley who represented Australia in Venice more than a quarter of a century ago.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Gregor Townsend on Scotland's display, Finn Russell kicking and player who had 'one of his best ever games'

Scotland head coach proud of team despite defeat at Allianz

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6 h. ago Alex Carey’s acrobatics lay foundation for Josh Inglis’ fireworks | James Wallace

A pair of of stunning catches to dismiss dangerous England batters helped set Australia up for making record run chaseCatches win matches? Well, they certainly help set them up. Alex Carey’s brace of afternoon wonder-grabs sent the dangerous duo of Phil Salt and Harry Brook trudging back to the sheds blinking not from the afternoon Lahore sun but in disbelief.Carey’s acrobatic, sinew straining exertions in the outfield (gloves? who needs ’em) exemplified a razor sharp Australian performance in the field that kept England’s progress constantly in check and eventually paved the way for a historic run chase, the highest ever in International Cricket Council tournaments no less. The Aussies can turn it on in major tournaments, who knew? Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Ange Postecoglou insists Tottenham relegation talk was 'hysteria' as resurgence continues

Spurs up to 12th as Ipswich thrashing made it three successive Premier League wins to lift the mood

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7 h. ago US politics live: Donald Trump addresses Conservative Political Action Conference in Maryland

US president’s appearance comes after chaotic week with mass layoffs and ire directed at Ukraine leaderDonald Trump launched into his speech by assailing “the fraudsters, liars globalists and deep-state bureaucrats” that he said “are being sent back”.“We’re draining the swamp and restoring government by the people for the people,” he said before going on to his oft-repeated claims of Washington DC being controlled by a “sinister group of radical-left Marxist warmongers”. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Shiffrin fails to make cut as Brignone claims Sestriere giant slalom double

Recovering Shiffrin misses first cut in GS since 2012Italy’s Brignone wins second straight on home snowMikaela Shiffrin is not yet competitive in her tentative return to racing in giant slaloms. Federica Brignone is currently close to unbeatable.In just her second GS race Saturday three months after a serious crash, Shiffrin did not qualify for a second run for the first time since 2012 by placing outside the top 30. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Police officer killed amid shooting at Pennsylvania hospital

Andrew Duarte of West York borough police department was slain Saturday at UPMC memorial hospital in YorkA police officer was killed Saturday after responding to a shooting at a central Pennsylvania hospital, officials said.The officer slain in the shooting at UPMC memorial hospital in York was identified as Andrew Duarte of the West York borough police department. He had been responding to a mutual aid call, the department posted on its Facebook page.Guardian staff contributed reporting Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Chelsea’s goalkeeping woes continue as Aston Villa grab late win

Aston Villa 2-1 Chelsea: Marco Asensio scored twice as the hosts came from behind but the second was a gift from Filip Jorgensen

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