4 h. ago 'Honour of my life': Edinburgh and Lothian MSP Sarah Boyack to stand down from Scottish Parliament

Holyrood will lose another long-term servant in Lothian and Edinburgh MSP Sarah Boyack.

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5 h. ago Carlos Tevez scores FOUR goals to inspire World XI comeback as he's booed throughout his Old Trafford return at Soccer Aid

Former United striker Tevez appeared to revel in the role of pantomime villain as he responded to the boos by cupping his ear and showing the crowd the back of his shirt.

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6 h. ago Messi drink launch affirms Spanish as new lingua franca at Club World Cup | Barney Ronay

Argentina superstar steals limelight again at tournament where South America is saying ‘no mas’ to European hegemonyJavier Zanetti looked suitably awed as he read aloud from the label of a Limon Lime Mas by Messi drink, up on stage at the Chase Stadium VIP reception suite, dressed entirely in silky black tailoring, and looking like an elite hired assassin on his way to the opera, albeit one whose speciality is downing his victims in an ice bucket of the Future Of Hydration.To be fair, Zanetti didn’t have many options when it came to striking a tone. A few moments earlier he’d been introduced by a marketing manager who spoke about Lionel Messi’s new energy drink in tones of high-performance evangelism, gazing with doe-eyed wonder at the small plastic bottle in his hand and predicting that the “official hydration partner of the Argentine FA” (water: you’re out) would go on not just to make you less thirsty or become a popular choice in petrol stations, but to “inspire generations”. He...

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6 h. ago Rooted in style: How nature is rewilding our relationship with fashion

As part of our series on Fashion Reimagined, Caroline Garland explores how fashion interacts with nature, from how its textures and patterns are inspired by the wild, to the devastating impact it can have on the environment – and asks how this relationship can be a positive force in the future

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8 h. ago John Textor provides another twist in Crystal Palace ownership saga

Club’s largest shareholder lists Eagle Football for IPOTiming is curious given Europa League uncertaintyThe Crystal Palace ownership saga has taken another twist with the club’s largest shareholder, John Textor, listing his holding company Eagle Football for an initial public offering in the US.Textor’s multi-club operation, which also owns majority shares in Lyon and Botafogo, has submitted a draft registration statement to the US Securities and Exchange Commission. An IPO is when a private company first sells shares to the public. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago Bryan Habana's Man United connection, 100m time and new life after rugby

Bryan Habana is one of the most iconic rugby players in history and will be showcasing his skills on the football pitch when he lines up for World XI at Soccer Aid 2025

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9 h. ago Hailey Bieber shares sweet present to son Jack after Justin Bieber worries fans

Hailey Bieber posted a sweet snap of her son Jack Blues. The star shares the 10-month-old baby with Canadian singer Justin Bieber

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10 h. ago Derek McInnes hails 'exciting' new Hearts signing after landing player with 'exceptional ability'

Portuguese striker becomes fifth summer arrival at Tynecastle

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11 h. ago Rayan Cherki targets revenge on Manchester United as he begins City adventure

Forward lost to United in Europa League while at LyonFrenchman inspired by Rodri to win Ballon d’OrRayan Cherki has said he is waiting for Manchester City to play Manchester United next season so he can “kill” his new team’s fierce rivals.Cherki was part of the Lyon team that endured a 7-6 aggregate defeat by United in the Europa League quarter-finals this past season, the 21-year-old making a rude gesture towards the home fans after scoring at Old Trafford to give Lyon a 5-4 lead. Continue reading...

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11 h. ago Hailey Bieber's heartfelt gift to baby son Jack amid husband Justin's troubling posts

Hailey Bieber appeared online on Saturday to give fans a new glimpse at her son Jack Blues.

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11 h. ago Royal Navy’s newest warship takes to water for first time in Scotland

HMS Venturer made its debut on the River Forth after four years of construction.

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12 h. ago We tried the chippy hailed best in the UK and it's right here in Greater Manchester

It's made the number one spot in a list of the nation's best chippies

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15 h. ago My unexpected Pride icon: the diva women of fighting video games inspired me

As a young gay kid who was often teased and bullied for prancing around like a ballet dancer, I drew confidence from self-assured characters like Nina from TekkenGrowing up, fighting video games such as Tekken and Street Fighter were a core part of bonding during summer holidays for my brothers and I. For me, beat-em-ups were less about nurturing any masculine impulses toward strength and destruction, and more about the lore of the fighting game and its varied fighting styles, which played like a dance on the TV screen. That, and the ever-expanding rosters of sexy, glamorous femme fatales.There is a joke I have often heard that you know a young boy may be of the lavender persuasion if he only picks female characters in beat-em-up fighting video games – the parents might think it’s because he fancies them, but really it’s a form of diva worship. That was certainly true for me. Continue reading...

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15 h. ago Next's 'lightweight' £35 jacket hailed 'ideal' for chilly days where a heavy coat isn't needed

"Love my jacket, nice and warm, looks great. Nice to wear when there's a chill in the air but a bigger coat is not needed"

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15 h. ago Man hailed for 'petty' revenge on 'entitled' neighbour who kept parking on his driveway

Seeking retribution, he hatched a scheme to impart his neighbour with a taste of his own medicine, demonstrating how unpleasant it is when someone encroaches upon your space uninvited.

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16 h. ago ‘No way to invest in a career here’: US academics flee overseas to avoid Trump crackdown

Budding scholars pursue overseas jobs amid attacks on education and research, prompting fears of an American brain drainEric Schuster was over the moon when he landed a lab assistant position in a coral reef biology lab at the Scripps Institute of Oceanography (SIO). The 23-year-old had recently graduated with a bachelor’s degree in nanoengineering from the University of California, San Diego, into a fiercely competitive job market. He felt like he’d struck gold.But the relentless cuts to scientific research and attacks on higher education by the Trump administration have turned what felt like a promising academic future into unstable ground. Continue reading...

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17 h. ago Co Antrim woman’s passion for posting traditional cookery skills a hit on TikTok

Grandmother Cheryl Smyth has surpassed her children on the platform, amassing millions of views passing down her cooking and baking skills.

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18 h. ago ‘Stay below the radar’: corporate America goes quiet after Trump’s return

Some of the world’s most powerful firms have quietly toed the line set by the administration to avoid the president’s wrathFrom vast protests and all-caps social media posts to acrimonious legislative hearings and pugnacious White House statements, Washington has perhaps never been noisier. But since Donald Trump’s return to office, one corner of civil society has been almost eerily quiet.Those leading corporate America rapidly turned down the volume after the president’s re-election. Gone are the days of political and social interventions, highly publicized diversity initiatives and donations to important causes. Continue reading...

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18 h. ago Inside Sir Alex Ferguson's eerie JFK obsession from assassination theory to odd gift

Manchester United legend Sir Alex Ferguson has opened up on his obsession with John F. Kennedy, and how the former US President has inspired him throughout his career

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19 h. ago Get festival ready with our boho chic outfit inspiration from Warehouse, Next and more

Festival season is officially here, and if you're on the hunt for some grown-up but on-trend outfit ideas, then look no further as we've done the hard work for you.

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