47 m. ago Man, 34, charged with attempted kidnapping after 'children were approached at splash pad'

South Wales Police were called after concerns were raised about the man's behaviour at the aquatic play area.

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48 m. ago BREAKING Plane forced to land after bomb threat as passenger arrested and flights cancelled

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52 m. ago Texas floods: at least 70 people dead, officials say, as Trump declares major disaster

Hundreds of rescuers searching for those missing in devastating floods including girls from Camp Mystic, a Christian youth campTexas continues grim flood recoveryOfficials have said waters in some parts of Texas are starting to recede to where they were before the storm.The Guadalupe River near Kerrville – which surged by more than 20 feet within 90 minutes during the downpour — is, according to CNN, back down to just a foot or two higher than its level before the flood. Continue reading...

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95 m. ago Voices: Eradicating drugs from prisons may be unrealistic, but it should be the goal

Editorial: The removal of drugs from Britain’s prisons needs to be pursued with a lot more urgency and application than governments have shown thus far

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1 hour ago Ollie Watkins to Man United transfer latest as 'enquiries' made and Rasmus Hojlund impact

Latest Manchester United transfer news with an update on Ollie Watkins

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1 hour ago Graham Hansen’s late winner downs Finland and puts Norway on verge of last eight

Norway stand on the verge of qualification to the knockout stages of the European Championship after grinding out a 2-1 victory over a courageous Finland. Caroline Graham Hansen’s 84th-minute winner in Sion broke Helmarit hearts after Oona Sevenius had cancelled out Eva Nystrom’s unfortunate early own goal.In the shadow of the cloudy mountains that surround the Stade Tourbillon, it had been a turbulent evening for a Norway side that continues to confuse and frustrate. It proved far from a convincing outing for them once again as they struggled against hard-working opposition who dominated much of the encounter. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Cameron Norrie v Nicolas Jarry – Wimbledon 2025 live: Brit wins five

Cameron Norrie blew a two-set lead but eventually got it done, making him the last Briton standing after Sonay Kartal was beaten by Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova

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1 hour ago Chelsea: Marc Cucurella issues verdict on 'difficult' Blues transfer strategy as raft of recruits join up

The Blues’ controversial transfer strategy has taken a toll on its players

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2 h. ago Devastated Lewis Hamilton hits out at Ferrari after apologising to fans in British GP

Lewis Hamilton was left gutted with Ferrari’s strategy calls and his fortunes in the British Grand Prix as he saw his podium streak ended in frustrating fashion

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3 h. ago Texas floods: at least 69 people dead, officials say, as Trump declares major disaster

Hundreds of rescuers searching for those missing in devastating floods including girls from Camp Mystic, a Christian youth campTexas continues grim flood recoveryOfficials have said waters in some parts of Texas are starting to recede to where they were before the storm.The Guadalupe River near Kerrville – which surged by more than 20 feet within 90 minutes during the downpour — is, according to CNN, back down to just a foot or two higher than its level before the flood. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago F1 British GP 2025 live: Race result, reaction and standings as Piastri fumes at Norris win at wet Silverstone

Follow live F1 coverage from Silverstone as Norris took victory after Piastri’s costly penalty

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3 h. ago Rangers reaction: Major striker update, Jamie Vardy, player told he can leave and what angered Russell Martin

Dessers and Igamane both missed out on pre-season draw with Club Brugge

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3 h. ago The Guardian view on the BBC’s future: the broadcaster’s independence and funding face challenges | Editorial

Lisa Nandy’s call for a modern Annan-style review offers a chance to renew the broadcaster for a fragmented digital ageThe BBC will soon charge US users for full news access. In Britain, it may seem a distant prospect, but if universality can be dropped abroad, how long before it’s tested at home? With the BBC’s charter due for renewal in 2027, the funding debate is intensifying. What becomes of the licence fee will define the broadcaster’s future.There is increased scrutiny of Auntie’s independence and impartiality after political pressure was applied through censure, funding freezes and contentious board appointments. What the BBC should look like in a fragmented media landscape is uncertain. A big question is whether the licence fee levied on households should be replaced by subscription, limited advertising or public funding. The last option is surely a non-starter, opening the door to more direct political control. Carrying adverts would force the BBC to compete with other broa...

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3 h. ago F1 British Grand Prix LIVE: Race stream and result as Lando Norris takes first

McLaren title rivals Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris with plenty of work to do amid wet weather conditions

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3 h. ago F1 British GP live: Race result as Norris claims win and Hulkenberg takes podium at Silverstone

Follow live F1 coverage from Silverstone as Norris took victory after Piastri’s costly penalty

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3 h. ago Healthy Brits ditch booze for £15 individual apples, £95 melons and £60 grapes

Instead of fine wine folk are buying up flash fruit from around the world including £95 Japanese crown melons, £80 mangoes, £60 grapes, £50 strawberries and £30 peaches

Economics

3 h. ago Who's who in the Wimbledon royal box on day seven? Pundit Chris Kamara and cricket legend Brian Lara lead the sporting heroes in the crowd at SW19

It's middle Sunday at SW19 - and the high-profile guests have kept on coming as the legendary tennis tournament reaches the halfway point. 

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3 h. ago Lando Norris wins British GP amid wild weather at Silverstone: Formula One – live

Lap by lap updates on the action from SilverstoneMcLaren now headline act at HQ | Email JohnOh, and Vin Diesel was there, too, as the former Quentin Cook signs off with a version of the Stones’ Satisfaction.Tony Hawk - skateboarder not member of Morris Minor and The Majors - is here. He has his board with him. Tom Holland – actor not popular historian - is also there. “I am going to try and catch Lewis. I am always wary not to be a distraction,” he tells Martin Brundle. Damson Idris – of the Brad film – will be waving the chequered flag. “I’m so glad everyone has supported the movie.” It stops raining. Nigel Mansell – from the Isle of Mad – is there with Jackie Stewart. “Lewis has an outside chance,” says Nige. Sebastian Coe is cheering for “anyone who can master the circumstances. Clarkson’s here, Clarksoning along. “There’s 20 drivers, and 17 I like them.” Someone called Kaleb – a Clarkson acolyte? – is there with Jezza. Sam Ryder – the world’s most excitable man – gives Brundle a...

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3 h. ago India beat England by 336 runs in second men’s cricket Test, day five – live reaction

Akash Deep takes six second-innings wicketsSign up for The Spin newsletter | Email TahaNothing is happening so I’m going to grab a coffee. In the meantime, here’s Geoff Lemon with the latest from Australia’s tour of the Caribbean.The rain has eased so the groundstaff are getting to work. It’s still spitting and there’s been no discussion of a potential start time. Could be at least an hour – the outfield looks sodden. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Wimbledon 2025 LIVE: Carlos Alcaraz vs Andrey Rublev latest score and updates

Back-to-back men’s champion looking to seal quarter-final return on Centre Court tonight

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