11 h. ago EU foreign ministers meet in wake of deadly Russian attack on Sumy as Zelenskyy issues plea for Trump to visit Ukraine – Europe live

EU foreign ministers meet in Luxembourg after Russian attack kills at least 34 in SumyThe Ukrainian air force said on Monday that Russia launched 62 drones to attack the country overnight, Reuters reported.Separately, regional officials said overnight attacks by Russia sparked a fire at a petrol station in Zaporizhzhia, injured at least eight people and damaged houses across the southeastern part of Ukraine. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Sex, patriotism and Donald Trump cologne: the US adverts that explain the 00s

The final book in Jim Heimann’s survey of a century of US advertising takes us to a decade where Apple sold a new way of living and mermaids hawked Evian. It’s a ‘swan song’, he says – for his series but also the industry as a wholeAs the longtime editor of Taschen’s All-American Ads book series, cultural historian Jim Heimann has helped chronicle the shifting landscape of commercial artistry through each decade of the 20th century. Now, with a final volume dedicated to the 2000s, Heimann has completed what he calls a “swan song” – not just for the series, but for an entire era of advertising. It presents the last moment before social media and the decline of print media transformed the industry for ever.The 2000s were fraught with social, political and cultural disruptions. Chief among them were the September 11 terrorist attacks, which sparked a dramatic wave of national trauma that simultaneously drove the advertising industry to embrace patriotism while seeking escapism. Br...

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5 d. ago 'Unruly' horse banned from the Grand National to run in Scottish version

Mr Incredible will carry top weight in the Scottish Grand National at Ayr on Saturday after being ruled unsuitable to take part in the big race at Aintree

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5 d. ago Banned Grand National jockey deletes all social media after horse's death sparks attacks

The horse died on Tuesday having clearly struggled towards the end of the race

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5 d. ago Grand National jockey banned after tragic horse death deletes social media amid backlash

Michael Nolan was handed a 10-day ban by the British Horseracing Authority in the wake of the Grand National and he has faced a wave of abuse after it was announced that Celebre D'Allen had died

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6 d. ago Grand National winner suspended for breaking the rules in famous race

Patrick Mullins was successful aboard Nick Rockett in the Grand National on Saturday but will now serve an eight-day ban after breaking the whip rules

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6 d. ago Grand National 2025 winning jockey BANNED from receiving prize money

Patrick Mullins guided Nick Rockett to victory in the 2025 Grand National at Aintree, but the Irishman won't receive a penny for his winning ride in the world's most famous steeplechase

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7 d. ago Banned Grand National horse gets verdict for Ayr showpiece as Willie Mullins sends 11 in bid to retain crown

Borders trainer Sandy Thomson was left furious after being denied entry at Aintree at the weekend

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8 d. ago Ukraine Russia war latest: Zelensky calls on West to step up pressure on Putin after deadly Kyiv strike

Early morning major Russian missiles attack sparks explosions in Kyiv, injuring three and killing one

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8 d. ago Grand National jockey suspended after horse collapses as statement issued

Two horses were assessed on course by vets in the aftermath of the 2025 Grand National, with Broadway Boy and Celebre d'Allen both falling during the race held at Aintree

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8 d. ago Grand National jockey suspended after horse that had 'no more to give' collapses

Two horses were assessed on course by vets in the aftermath of the 2025 Grand National, with Broadway Boy and Celebre d'Allen both falling during the race held at Aintree

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8 d. ago Ukraine Russia war latest: Poland scrambles warplanes after all of Ukraine under Russian missiles threat

Early morning major Russian missiles attack sparks explosions in Kyiv and injures three

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8 d. ago Grand National jockey banned after horse which had 'no more to give' collapsed at Aintree

Celebre D'Allen, a 125/1 outsider trained by Philip Hobbs and Johnson White, had travelled well early on but began to weaken noticeably in the latter stages of Saturday's race.

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8 d. ago Grand National jockey banned for racing injured horse that "had no more to give"

The 2025 Grand National saw Broadway Boy and Celebre D’Allen fall midway and receive extensive treatment from vets and one of the riders has now been hit with a suspension for his actions

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9 d. ago Grand National jockey banned after inquiry into horse Celebre d’Allen's collapse

Grand National jockey Micheal Nolan has been suspended following an incident where his mount Celebre d'Allen collapsed after the penultimate fence in the Aintree showpiece

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1 week ago Grand National 2025 drone ban at Aintree introduced to stop gamblers cheating

A temporary flight restriction zone is being enforced by police above the Merseyside course from 7am Thursday until 7pm on Saturday amid fears drones could give gamblers an advantage

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1 week ago Grand National 2025: Drones banned from Aintree to stop gamblers gaining advantage

Over the next three days more than 10,000 bottles of Prosecco are set to be quaffed at the racecourse with revellers expected to buy 160,000 rounds of drinks as they enjoy the races

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1 week ago Grand National 2025: 'Bad boy' horse Mr Incredible banned despite having counselling

Mr Incredible will not be in the Grand National at Aintree after he was banned by the British Horseracing Authority for his unruly behaviour - leaving both his owner and trainer "devastated"

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1 week ago 'Bad boy' horse Mr Incredible banned from Grand National – despite counselling

Mr Incredible will not be in the Grand National at Aintree after he was banned by the British Horseracing Authority for his unruly behaviour - leaving both his owner and trainer "devastated"

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1 week ago Grand National 2025: Olympian sees 'unruly' horse banned from running at Aintree

James Manclark's horse Mr Incredible will not be allowed to race in the Grand National at Aintree this weekend after the British Horseracing Authority cited safety concerns

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