78 m. ago Samsung dishes out free tablets, Watch 7, and earbuds in rare deal

One retailer is giving away a free Samsung Galaxy tablet with orders of the latest Galaxy S25 smartphones

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78 m. ago The misogyny of the metaverse: is Mark Zuckerberg’s dream world a no

Graphic sexual content, bullying, abuse and threats of violence are rife in the metaverse - and the NSPCC says a huge proportion of online grooming offences take place on Meta-owned products. Is it too late to change course?Everybody knows that young women are not safe. They are not safe in the street, where 86% of those aged 18 to 24 have experienced sexual harassment. They are not safe at school, where 79% of young people told Ofsted that sexual assault was common in their friendship groups and almost a third of 16- to 18-year-old girls report experiencing “unwanted sexual touching”. They are not safe in swimming pools or parks, or at the beach. They are not even safe online, with the children’s safety charity the NSPCC reporting that social media sites are “failing to protect girls from harm at every stage”.This will come as no surprise to any woman who has ever used social media. But it is particularly relevant as Meta, the operator of some of the biggest soc...

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78 m. ago In Spain, a chat on the doorstep is a custom worth preserving in the digital age | María Ramírez

It’s great to see so much support for the value of ‘taking the breeze’ – the authorities must respect public space tooThe mayor of a small town in southern Spain felt compelled, a few days ago, to clarify that there is no new municipal ban on older women sitting out on the pavement in their own chairs. He was responding to a furious online backlash directed mostly at the town’s police after they posted a message on social media urging the residents of Santa Fe to show “civility” by not sitting in the streets in the late hours disturbing neighbours.This plea for respect for the public space was hardly a draconian law and order crackdown: it was a reasonably worded reminder. “We know that putting chairs or tables outside the door is a tradition in many towns,” it said, “but public spaces are regulated. If the police ask you to remove them, do so out of respect and in the interests of coexistence.”María Ramírez is a journalist and the deputy managing editor of elDiario.es, a news outle...

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79 m. ago Liverpool transfer news: Florian Wirtz medical planned as agent confirms contract

Liverpool are set to complete a deal for Florian Wirtz to continue a busy summer in the transfer market as Arne Slot prepares for his second season in charge of the club

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2 h. ago Virgin Media's free iPad giveaway ends in hours – here's how to claim it

Virgin Media is dishing out free iPads as it relaunches a popular giveaway, but the deadline to claim it is fast approaching

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2 h. ago 'Perfect' Father's Day present dubbed 'must have for dads' is £11

Skincare and grooming brand Bulldog has a range of products to make the father-figure in your life feel and look amazing - for less. Who wouldn't want the gift of less wrinkles and softer skin?

Economics

2 h. ago Arsenal transfer news: Phone call could cost Martin Zubimendi deal as Ian Wright makes plea

Arsenal have been chasing Martin Zubimendi but Real Madrid are looking to swoop in and steal a march as Ian Wright urges the Gunners to consider a move for Ademola Lookman

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3 h. ago Man Utd transfer news: Viktor Gyokeres hands Ruben Amorim huge boost as deal collapses

Manchester United remain keen to add some new faces to their squad on the final day of the first transfer window of the summer as they continue to chase Sporting Lisbon’s Viktor Gyokeres

Economics

3 h. ago BBC EastEnders' Stacey Slater issues update after leaving Walford

EastEnders' Stacey Slater will make contact with Alfie Moon in upcoming scenes of the BBC soap.

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3 h. ago Mayor Karen Bass says Los Angeles being used as a ‘test case’ by federal government – live

Mayor says ‘nothing warranted’ the intervention and that cannot ‘emphasize enough the level of fear and terror that is in Angelinos right now’ due to Ice raids Pentagon deploys 700 US marines to LA amid immigration protests‘Kidnapped’: families and lawyers desperate to contact the detainedTrump news at a glance: president ratchets up threats and troopsAbout 300 Guard troops have been deployed to LA so far.President Donald Trump earlier said he would deploy 2,000 California National Guard troops to Los Angeles to respond to immigration protests, despite the objections of California governor Gavin Newsom. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Arsenal in battle with Saudi side Al Hilal to land RB Leipzig star Benjamin Sesko

Benjamin Sesko has been identified as Arsenal's top transfer target this summer but the Gunners are facing a race against time to get a deal over the line

Events

4 h. ago Can you boost your chance of winning the £210m EuroMillions today? From rare numbers to lucky places to buy

After a shock roll-over when no players hit the jackpot on Tuesday, entrants now have another chance. But one question will be on everyone's lips - is there anything they can do to boost their chances?

Economics

4 h. ago I'm proof you can REVERSE your age: For decades BRYONY GORDON lived on a diet of cocaine, booze and cigarettes

For the first 37 years of my life, I treated my body like a pharmaceutical dustbin. If I saw something that promised to deliver me a quick, cheap high, I couldn't stay away from it.

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4 h. ago The truth about whether trendy nicotine patches really do work as a cheap alternative to weight

One day last August, a young man arrived at a busy hospital in Toronto, Canada , displaying what doctors later described as 'bizarre' behaviour. Agitated, nothing he said made any sense.

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4 h. ago Unai Emery dealt fresh blow as another star hints at Aston Villa transfer exit

Missing out on the Champions League for next season is set to cost Aston Villa heavily next season, with boss Unai Emery seeing several of his players admit their futures are uncertain

Economics

4 h. ago Boarding pass 4 letter codes explained including one all travellers want to get

There are heaps of codes on your boarding pass when you board a flight but it turns out there's one that frequent flyers say you'll want to try and get for your holiday

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4 h. ago Los Angeles police chief says deployment of marines a surprise that could make policing protests harder – live

US military’s Northern Command confirms 700 marines to be sent to the city but LAPD chief Jom McDonnell says this presents ‘significant’ challengesPentagon deploys 700 US marines to LA amid immigration protests‘Kidnapped’: families and lawyers desperate to contact the detainedTrump news at a glance: president ratchets up threats and troopsAbout 300 Guard troops have been deployed to LA so far.President Donald Trump earlier said he would deploy 2,000 California National Guard troops to Los Angeles to respond to immigration protests, despite the objections of California governor Gavin Newsom. Continue reading...

Events

6 h. ago Noel Edmonds signs up to new telly show to prove he's not dead yet

After decades on the box on shows including Noel’s House Party and Deal or No Deal, Noel Edmonds is hoping viewers will finally get to see the real him in the brand new ITV show

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6 h. ago Outdoor retailer promises ‘full refund’ on every tent sold to discourage abandoners

Tents bought throughout festival season can be returned after use

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6 h. ago Thames Water lenders offer £17 billion rescue deal in return for looser rules

The deal would also see “several billion” pounds’ worth of debt written off

Economics