38 m. ago British & Irish Lions rugby squad announced with Itoje captain for tour of Australia – live

All the latest as Andy Farrell’s 40-strong party is unveiledEmail Niall your thoughts | Sign up for The BreakdownThis will be the Lions’ first tour of Australia since 2013, when the tourists prevailed 2-1. Warren Gatland’s side won 23-21 in Brisbane, lost 16-15 in Melbourne and then roared to a 41-16 victory in the Sydney decider.The Lions will play 10 fixtures this summer – one in Dublin and the rest in Australia. Here’s the full list of opponents: Continue reading...

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45 m. ago Jannik Sinner received ‘surprising messages’ from fellow players during doping ban

The World No 1 returns to action at the Italian Open this week after his three-month suspension

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58 m. ago The EU publishes a US product hit list and prepares for WTO action against Trump's tariffs

The European Union has published a list of U.S. imports to target with retaliatory duties if no solution is found to end President Donald Trump’s tariff war

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71 m. ago UK savers told to make important switch as they're missing out on 'billions'

Savers have been warned they are missing out on billions of pounds with so-called zombie bank accounts accruing no interest

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74 m. ago The Who announce farewell tour: ‘Good things must come to an end’

Storied rock band have announced a series of shows in North America, as guitarist Pete Townshend says he and bandmate Roger Daltrey are ‘in a good place’

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82 m. ago Hunting wolves is about to become more common in Europe – here’s why

Laws nearly half a century old are set to be changed

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91 m. ago Forever review – an absolutely adorable TV take on Judy Blume’s banned teen sex classic

The 1975 novel might be barred from US schools and libraries, but it gets a hugely important telling here. It’s powerful, sweet – and with a cast as excellent as Heartstopper’sA couple of years ago, Judy Blume noted that book banning was not only undergoing a resurgence in the US, but was at that point “much worse” than she had noticed during the 1980s. Blume is one to know: her 1975 novel Forever..., about teenage sex and desire, continues to be banned by school districts and libraries, as repression and censorship gallop on at a pace. This Netflix adaptation of Blume’s novel, which loses the ellipsis, is not only timely but important: through it, the story continues to be told, even if it is in a different medium.This eight-part series, created by Girlfriends showrunner Mara Brock Akil, is sensitive and winningly sweet, while still managing to maintain its defiance and bite. It doesn’t so much update its source material as treat the novel as loose inspiration: details are shuffled...

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95 m. ago 189 medical conditions you may need to declare to DVLA to avoid punishment

It's not just poor eyesight that motorists need to tell the DVLA about - there are almost 200 conditions that could affect your driving that you need to declare

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97 m. ago Interest rates live updates: Bank of England slashes interest rates to 4.25% in boost to homeowners

It marks lowest level for two years as central bank warns escalating global trade war will drag on growth over next three years

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99 m. ago Favourite aftershave that's perfect for Father's Day drops to under £40 in Amazon sale

If you're looking for a luxury fragrance that won't break the bank, Amazon has cut the price of Montblanc's Explorer Eau de Parfum by 36%

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1 hour ago Ange Postecoglou swerves repeat of Celtic mistake as Tottenham boss looks to banish Bodo nightmare

The Australian gaffer has made one major change in preparation of the second leg against Bodo/Glimt

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1 hour ago Tracker mortgage holders could save nearly £350 a year following rate cut

Thursday’s base rate reduction by the Bank of England would help boost housing market activity, property experts said.

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2 h. ago Two major Scottish city earn honours of being in the top 100 cities of Europe

The list was topped by London, followed by Paris and Berlin

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2 h. ago Blue Badge holders can park for free in several European countries – full list

If you're living with a physical disability or health condition that impacts your ability to walk safely, you might be eligible for a Blue Badge – and it works in certain parts of Europe

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2 h. ago What the Bank of England's interest rate cut to 4.25% means for you

The Bank of England has voted to cut interest rates by 0.25 basis points, which will be welcome news to those with a mortgage.

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2 h. ago UK interest rates fall to 4.25% as Bank of England announces a quarter

Move follows run of downbeat economic data and looks to cushion UK from Trump’s trade war falloutExplainer: what does it mean for mortgages and savings?Analysis: mood-boosting rate cut is a fillip for Reeves but leaves future uncertainBusiness live – latest updatesBank of England policymakers have cut interest rates by a quarter point to 4.25% to cushion the UK economy against the impact of Donald Trump’s trade war.The widely expected move from the Bank’s monetary policy committee (MPC), its fourth cut since last August, also carried a warning that the UK economy would slow by a further 0.3% over the next two years in addition to dramatic cuts to its forecasts earlier this year. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Inside Victoria Beckham's biggest feuds – son's partner, neighbour war and band members

Spice Girls icon Victoria Beckham has been feeling the heat lately as her family have been under the spotlight due to their rumoured feuds spreading like wild fire

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2 h. ago Amazon's 'exceptional' £19 wireless earbuds are 'far superior' to Apple and Samsung

Don't break the bank on a pair of AirPods as these Donerton Wireless Earbuds are getting glowing reviews.

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2 h. ago Interest rates cut to 4.25%: What it means for your mortgage and savings

The Bank of England has voted to cut interest rates by 0.5 basis points, which will be welcome news to those with a mortgage.

Economics

2 h. ago Arsenal down and out in Paris. What now? Football Weekly Extra

Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini and Philippe Auclair reflect on Arsenal being knocked out of the Champions League by PSGRate, review, share on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Audioboom, Mixcloud, Acast and Stitcher, and join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter and email.On the podcast today: ultimately it proves quite comfortable for PSG, who win their semi-final tie 3-1 on aggregate. Arsenal have chances early on that they fail to make count, thanks largely to another incredible Gianluigi Donnarumma performance. After that PSG find their feet and Fabián Ruiz’s goal puts it beyond reach. Inter await in the final. Continue reading...

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