3 h. ago Who is in the BGT 2025 final? Full list of acts who have booked places in ITV event

BGT has confirmed plenty of places in its 2025 final already - but who? 👀

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21 h. ago Podcasts, ITV, Fox? Gary Lineker transfer speculation swirls after BBC exit

Outgoing Match of the Day host poised to embrace role of media disruptor during Club World Cup but may not suit move to a traditional BBC rivalIt is a scenario straight from the footballing world. A public falling out, leading to a star player becoming a free agent. From the moment Gary Lineker’s hastened departure from the BBC was announced this week, after he apologised for amplifying a social media post with antisemitic connotations, speculation began over his next move. In truth, however, the 64-year-old had already been thinking about his plans beyond the broadcaster.This week, industry insiders have been wondering whether the BBC’s highest-paid presenter could be the subject of an audacious bid by a rival or be sought after by an overseas network. But Lineker could be working closely with another broadcaster as soon as this summer. Continue reading...

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27 h. ago The Ivors 2025: Charli XCX, Brandon Flowers, Robbie Williams and U2 among last night’s winners

U2 make history at the 2025 Ivors overnight, as Charli XCX continues her awards tour

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30 h. ago Nara Smith and Ballerina Farm fans must read this new tradwife thriller with a huge twist

The Tradwife's Secret is a twisty thriller perfect for adding to your summer reading list

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40 h. ago Bill Gates shares summer reading list for 2025 featuring Bono, Trevor Noah and more

The billionaire and philanthropist has revealed a list of books that inspired his recent memoir

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41 h. ago Putin amasses troops at border amid chilling Russia peace talk attack warning

Ukrainian intelligence warns Russia is preparing a major build-up or troops in readiness for a major pre-Summer attack in a bid to gain major new ground ahead of any ceasefire talks

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41 h. ago Putin masses troops at border amid chilling Russia peace talk attack warning

Ukrainian intelligence warns Russia is preparing a major build-up or troops in readiness for a major pre-Summer attack in a bid to gain major new ground ahead of any ceasefire talks

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45 h. ago Barcelona are big Women’s Champions League final favourites despite ‘worst’ season

Blaugrana face Arsenal after what Caroline Graham Hansen calls an ‘emotional’ campaign under a new managerNormalising the extraordinary. Even in their “worst season”, Barcelona are going for a second quadruple in a row and fourth consecutive Women’s Champions League title. Few may have predicted that late last year, after a defeat at Manchester City prompted a new narrative: this was the season they were finally not going to win anything.In the end, they won the Liga F title but only after losing twice. That may not sound terrible but it is the first time since the 2018-19 season they have been defeated more than once in the league. So a crisis of some sort. The loss at City also prompted some soul-searching for a team in their first season with a new manager, Pere Romeu replacing Jonatan Giráldez last summer. Continue reading...

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67 h. ago Former prisoners and hostages urge Starmer to secure release of Jimmy Lai

Call for UK PM to act urgently over pro-democracy campaigner who has spent 1,602 days in solitary confinementFormer prisoners and hostages wrongly held abroad have urged the UK prime minister to urgently secure the release of the pro-democracy campaigner Jimmy Lai before he dies in a Hong Kong jail.The 77-year-old media mogul, who is a British citizen, has been held in solitary confinement for 1,602 days and his family fears he might not survive another summer in Hong Kong, where temperatures can reach 40C (104F). Continue reading...

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68 h. ago Moderna withdraws application for US approval of combined flu

After talks with Food and Drug Administration, company plans to resubmit vaccine application later this year Moderna said on Wednesday it had withdrawn an application seeking approval for its flu and Covid combination vaccine candidate after discussions with the US Food and Drug Administration.The company said it would resubmit the application later this year with vaccine efficacy data from a late-stage trial of its experimental seasonal influenza vaccine, which it expects to report this summer. Continue reading...

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69 h. ago Prince Harry and Meghan suffer blow as they fail to make the new Time100 list years after being mocked by thousands of memes for 'awkward' cover when they made it onto the influential list

Famous figures including, Oprah Winfrey, David Beckham and the Prince and Princess of Wales have made the 2025 list of the most influential philanthropists.

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69 h. ago Nespresso has relaunched its viral iced coffee tumbler ready for summer commutes

Nespresso’s ‘Nomad Tumbler’ went viral on TikTok last year as the perfect way to keep your iced coffee cool during your commute, and it’s just been relaunched ready for the summer

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69 h. ago Dumfries and Galloway residents presented with British Empire Medals

Sue Gourlay and Anne Rooke learned they were to receive the accolades in the King’s New Year Honours list when it was announced at the start of 2025.

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2 d. ago What are the most searched for music festivals in 2025, and where does Glastonbury sit on the list?

These are the 10 music festivals that revellers have been searching for in 2025 - have you been to any of them previously?

Culture

2 d. ago Five Premier League clubs eye Rayan Cherki transfer after Lyon star speaks out

Rayan Cherki has attracted plenty of attention with a fantastic season for Lyon and is ready to leave the French club in the summer transfer window for a bargain fee

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3 d. ago These US attractions make the list of the world’s most beautiful museums

The Unesco Prix Versailles architecture competition has named attractions in Cleveland and Nebraska on its list of the world’s most beautiful museums for 2025

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3 d. ago The toilet roll wedding list – is this the least romantic gift request ever?

A UK supermarket has launched a practical wedding gift list that includes bin bags, shower gel and toothpaste. It’s not surprising given the cost of getting married today ...Name: Wedding listsAge: Invented in Chicago 101 years ago. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Energy bills in Great Britain could fall this summer but ‘crisis not over’

Ofgem price cap on gas and electricity likely to drop by £129 to £1,720 a year, says consultancy Cornwall InsightBusiness live – latest updatesHousehold energy bills could drop this summer but experts have warned that “the crisis is not over” for households and manufacturers struggling to afford gas and electricity costs.The industry regulator’s quarterly price cap is expected to fall in July by an average of £129, or 7%, according to forecasts from Cornwall Insight, a leading energy consultancy. It has predicted that the cap will fall to £1,720 a year for a typical dual-fuel household this summer, from £1,849 under the current limits. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago How to banish yellow, brittle fungal nails and get your toes ready for summer

Now that it's finally sandal weather, nothing is worse than having manky toe nails peeping out from the shoe strap. Here's how to clear fungal nail infections so they don't come back

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5 d. ago How to make the perfect pasta al limone – recipe | Felicity Cloake's How to make the perfect

Just spaghetti, butter, lemon, cheese and basil. Easy to perfect, and here’s how Al limone (no translation needed) is perhaps the perfect primo for this time of year, when we’re still waiting for the produce to catch up with the temperatures. The zesty citrus sings of the south, of heavy yellow fruit against a blue Mediterranean sky, while the butter gives just enough richness to make up for any chilly spring breezes. As Nigella observes, this is a dish that can “equally offer summer sprightliness or winter comfort”. Continue reading...

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