59 m. ago Netanyahu takes his biggest gamble yet as Israel strikes Iran

The prime minister plunges the war-weary region into a fresh bout of conflict that threatens to be its most destructive

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62 m. ago Liverpool agree £116m Wirtz deal, Club World Cup, Frank’s emotional farewell – football live

Football news and analysis from the around the worldThe Rumour Mill: Garnacho set for Villa? | And email YaraThomas Frank and Spurs are a good fit on paper but the north London job will be a tough one for the Dane. Frank is tactically flexible but can be a slow starter and has limited experience in managing sides competing in Europe. Plus he arrives as the love still lingers for Ange Postecoglou after the Australian delivered Tottenham’s first trophy since 2008 and the club’s first European trophy since 1984.Frank has limited experience of balancing the domestic league and Europe, the furthest he ever took Brøndby being the fourth qualifying round of the Europa League. His European record is notably poor: played 10, won three, and two of those were against Juvenes/Dogana of San Marino. His record in domestic cups, similarly, is dismal; his past history makes it unlikely a poor league season could be redeemed by other silverware – although the depth of the Spurs squad perhaps means t...

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83 m. ago Family of woman who died from Covid after giving birth sues Brazilian state

Exclusive: Lidiane Vieira Frazão, a black woman from Rio, was repeatedly denied appropriate treatment as President Bolsonaro downplayed the pandemic, lawsuit saysIn the early weeks of the Covid-19 pandemic, Lidiane Vieira Frazão, 35, was expecting her second child but, even at 40 weeks pregnant, she was unable to obtain a doctor’s note to start her maternity leave.Her job as a funeral agent – at times handling the bodies of people who had died from the virus – was on the long list of “essential services” that could not be suspended during lockdown, according to a decree issued by Brazil’s then-president, Jair Bolsonaro. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's 'biggest hint' at royal return leaves critics 'bewildered'

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have reportedly submitted passport applications for their two children, in which they have kept their HRH titles as well as the surname Sussex

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2 h. ago Darts legend who made World Championship final has own body part in vodka bottle in home bar

Bobby George, one of the biggest names in darts in the 1980s, proudly keeps a toe that he had amputated in 1999 in a bottle of booze in his bar at home and shows it off to guests

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4 h. ago Collapsed Glastonbury Festival glamping firm Yurtel debts revealed and EDF buys EV charging firm amid weak vehicle sales

From fresh revelations over Glastonbury glamping firm Yurtel’s collapse and EDF’s takeover of Pod Point, to Octopus investing in African clean tech, Badenoch’s business plea, rising jobseeker numbers, and FuelHub’s funding push - here are today’s top UK business stories.

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4 h. ago Thomas Frank is just what Tottenham need but will he be given time to prove it? | Jonathan Wilson

Manager is flexible but a slow starter with limited experience in Europe, and arrives as the love still lingers for former managerBrøndby appointed Thomas Frank as manager in June 2013 and did not win any of their first eight games of the 2013-14 season. Brentford appointed Frank as manager in October 2018 and lost eight of their following 10 games. So nobody should panic if Frank begins slowly at Tottenham.In reality, though, the first couple of months will be a major challenge for the Dane. These are not easy circumstances for anybody to take the Spurs job. Usually a manager takes over after a run of poor form, with fans and players ready for a change and a regression to the mean in the offing. Spurs have been on a run of poor form: one win in 12 league games over the final three months of the season, but in that time they also won the Europa League, which means everything is seen in a different light. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Wynne Evans says he's been 'given strength' as Strictly Come Dancing star speaks out in support

The opera singer was thankful for the support of a Strictly legend following his first TV interview since his show scandal

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5 h. ago New Zealand PM to meet Xi Jinping as former leaders warn against becoming an ‘adversary’ of China

Christopher Luxon’s visit to Beijing comes as former NZ PMs warn the country must not become part of defence arrangements ‘explicitly aimed at China’New Zealand’s prime minister will meet Xi Jinping on a formal visit to China next week, his office has confirmed, a week after an open letter signed by some of his predecessors warned against positioning New Zealand as an “adversary” of its biggest trading partner.Christopher Luxon is scheduled to travel to Shanghai and Beijing, before going to Europe. His office said he will meet Xi and China’s premier, Li Qiang, for a visit focused on trade, but which would also discuss “the comprehensive bilateral relationship and key regional and global issues”. Continue reading...

Events

5 h. ago Expert reveals 6 crucial steps to get some sleep while camping at a festival

It's one of the biggest issues festival-goers face - the loud noise and lack of comfort usually leads to a bad night's sleep, but one expert says it doesn't have to be that way

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6 h. ago Prince Harry's 'biggest hint' of return to royal fold leaves critics 'utterly bewildered'

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Duke and Duchess of Sussex, gave up public royal duties five years ago and much of what they have said and done since has shocked sources close to The Firm

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7 h. ago Vietnam risks being the trade war’s biggest loser. Does it have a plan B?

The south-east Asian country benefited hugely from US-China tensions, but the Trump tariffs strike at the heart of its economy

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9 h. ago EuroMillions draw offers biggest lottery prize ever seen in UK

A jackpot of £208 million is on offer to a player who gets lucky on Friday the 13th.

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10 h. ago How Harry and Meghan have hired 'divisive' PR head who oversaw mortifying Royal programme that showed Diana's ghost and Harry as a Nazi: Shock move revealed in full by ALISON BOSHOFF

She oversaw global publicity for storylines such as Harry in Nazi fancy dress, Diana's controversial Panorama interview and 'ghost' Diana talking to the Queen.

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12 h. ago EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: TV explorer Levison Wood embarks on biggest adventure

The former Parachute Regiment officer turned explorer, author and broadcaster, has pulled off what he can justifiably consider his greatest triumph to date...He's about to become a father.

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13 h. ago World Cup of Darts 2025: Results, groups and schedule as Luke Littler and Luke Humphries team up

Darts’ biggest names descend upon Frankfurt with England set to defend title

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13 h. ago Simon Cowell admits big worry about son Eric and says he's 'petrified' of one thing

Simon Cowell has opened up about being a father and how precious his 11-year-old son Eric is to him in a rare interview with Jeff Brazier.

Politics

13 h. ago Scotland chief braced for life after Steve Clarke as he makes admission on potential next Scotland managers

Maxwell admits it his job to scour market for potential next managers

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15 h. ago Tottenham: The big question mark hanging over Thomas Frank following Spurs appointment

Move from ‘perfect job’ at Brentford presents both an opportunity and a challenge for the Dane

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15 h. ago Family's tragic final selfie: Doctor couple and their children snapped photo in Air India cabin to celebrate 'new beginnings' just moments before disaster

The picture was taken to celebrate 'new beginnings' as Komi Vyas had quit her job and was moving to join her husband, Dr Prateek Joshi, in London with their three children.

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