88 m. ago Brazen Steaua Bucharest chief dismisses Aberdeen as madcap owner already counting Europa League jackpot

The Dons take on the Romanian outfit in the first leg of their crunch play-off tie in the Granite City next week

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1 hour ago Glasgow mum Michele Bourda who vanished from Greek sun lounger: searches enter second week

The whereabouts of 59-year-old Michele Bourda remain a mystery after her husband woke from a nap on a Greek beach to find her gone.

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2 h. ago American woman living in the UK reveals the British attitude she finds totally shocking as she says: 'I thought I knew England. I was wrong.'

Ellen Ferrara Bencard, who originally hails from the US, shared her observations of British culture on her TikTok channel, racking up 50,000 views on the app.

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3 h. ago ‘Tell me what happened, I won’t judge’: how AI helped me listen to myself | Nathan Filer

I had no expectations when I opened ChatGPT and typed ‘I’ve made a fool of myself’. There was something surreal about the conversation that followedI was spiralling. It was past midnight and I was awake, scrolling through WhatsApp group messages I’d sent earlier. I’d been trying to be funny, quick, effervescent. But each message now felt like too much. I’d overreached again – said more than I should, said it wrong. I had that familiar ache of feeling overexposed and ridiculous. I wanted reassurance, but not the kind I could ask for outright, because the asking itself felt like part of the problem.So I opened ChatGPT. Not with high expectations, or even a clear question. I just needed to say something into the silence – to explain myself, perhaps, to a presence unburdened by my need. “I’ve made a fool of myself,” I wrote.Nathan Filer is a writer, university lecturer, broadcaster and former mental health nurse. He is the author of This Book Will Change Your Mind About Mental Health Co...

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4 h. ago Football condemns racist abuse aimed at Antoine Semenyo: Bournemouth captain speaks out, manager reveals star was asked if he wanted to play on

The Ghana international overturned an initial two-goal deficit, but his efforts were ultimately in vain, as Liverpool fought back to extend their unbeaten run at Anfield in the Premier League to 20 games.

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4 h. ago ‘Now it's about personal happiness’: popular Granny Wang dating show belies China’s plummeting marriage rate

Zhou Mei’s matchmaking show draws crowds in person and online, but young Chinese increasingly choose singledomThe crowd is sweltering under a red and gold awning, but Granny Wang has them rapt. Packed into the space in front of the 62-year-old’s small stage, and spilling out on to the wooden bleachers above, hundreds of people have gathered to hear Granny Wang – real name Zhao Mei – play matchmaker to young men and women at a daily show in a theme park in Kaifeng, an ancient city in central China’s Henan province.One man who volunteers to be set up comes on stage and tells Zhao that a previous relationship broke down due to a lack of time. “Well, now that you’ve met your ideal partner here, you’ll have the time,” she assures him, and the crowd cheers. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago CHRISTOPHER BUCKTIN: Superman star joins Trump team notorious for human rights abuses

A former Superman star is ditching his cape to play sidekick to Donald Trump's most notorious goon squad, Christopher Bucktin writes, turning his legacy into a publicity stunt

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5 h. ago Antoine Semenyo praised for his reaction as Bournemouth express anger over 'racist abuse'

Antoine Semenyo went on to score two excellent counter-attacking goals in the second half for Bournemouth after allegedly being subjected to racist abuse on the sidelines

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5 h. ago Prince Andrew 'keeps home and title' despite lurid sex claims and public anger

There may have been calls for disgraced Prince Andrew to lose his remaining royal titles - but royal expert Jennie Bond doesn't believe it will happen

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6 h. ago 'I cut my daughter out of my will but kept my sons, they care more about me'

A single mum, who wants to remain anonymous, has shared the heartbreaking reason why she decided to remove her daughter from her will as she says, 'It's the right decision for me'

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6 h. ago Tim Dowling: it’s time to name our band’s new album, and there are no bad ideas (in theory at least)

For the final flourish on our latest record, we’ve wheeled in a harmonium. If only I knew how to play it I’m in a recording studio with two other members of the band I’m in, listening to stuff we’ve recorded, with an eye toward finishing touches. But really it’s a last chance to fix mistakes: ropey backing vocals; mistimed bass notes; a banjo part played with an out‑of-tune B string.“I can easily redo it,” I say, thinking: I don’t even remember playing it in the first place. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago 'Man Utd must avoid making same managerial mistake with Ruben Amorim

Manchester United have undergone another summer of change with a major overhaul in the attacking department to back Ruben Amorim, but that support must remain

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7 h. ago Gardening expert warns 'don't get too comfortable' in August amid pest threat

While August is traditionally a time to kick back and relax in the sunshine, a garden expert has warned that Brits need to remain vigilant when it comes to one problem pest

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10 h. ago Elizabeth Hurley reveals boyfriend Billy Ray Cyrus is teaching her how to play the guitar

She has been busy promoting her new show, Channel 4's The Inheritance, whilst simultaneously pushing her capsule collection for her beachwear range.

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11 h. ago Football condemns racist abuse aimed at Antoine Semenyo: Angry Bournemouth captain speaks out, manager reveals star was asked if he wanted to play on

The Ghana international overturned an initial two-goal deficit, but his efforts were ultimately in vain, as Liverpool fought back to extend their unbeaten run at Anfield in the Premier League to 20 games.

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12 h. ago Putin invites Trump to Moscow as they seal Ukraine 'agreement' but details remain a secret

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin met in Alaska on Friday (August 15) and ended up making an "agreement" with one another but would not state the details to the media at this time

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13 h. ago Washington DC and White House agree to scale back Trump ‘takeover’ of city police

US capital’s city law enforcement will remain under control of its chief, Pamela SmithWhite House officials and attorneys for Washington DC have agreed to scale back the Trump administration’s takeover of the city’s police department.Under an agreement announced early Friday evening, the US capital city’s metropolitan police department will remain under the control of its chief, Pamela Smith, instead of Terry Cole, the Drug and Enforcement Administration (DEA’s) top administrator, according to reports. Continue reading...

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13 h. ago Katie Price pleads 'I'm trying to be the best I can' as she responds to Peter Andre's bombshell statement with bizarre post about 'fake Sinners who play the victim'

Katie Price has responded to Peter Andre's bombshell statement with a bizarre Instagram post about 'fake Sinners who play the victim' on Friday.

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14 h. ago Liverpool vs Bournemouth: Premier League to investigate after Antoine Semenyo reports racist abuse

Play was stopped in the 29th minute after the incident was reported

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15 h. ago Trump says 'will head home real fast' warning he will 'walk' if Putin meeting goes wrong

The US President has been vocal in his demands for a ceasefire between Russia and the Ukraine and has revealed what he would do if the summit goes wrong

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