53 m. ago The wildlife mistakes I’ve made while travelling – from cuddling chimpanzees to riding elephants

Most unethical wildlife tourism is down to a simple lack of awareness. Rather than blaming ourselves for past mistakes, Rob Perkins says the important thing is to learn how we can do better in future

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69 m. ago Donald Trump 'surrounded by knights' as tarot card reader predicts his future

EXCLUSIVE: The Daily Star's resident psychic and astrologer, Inbaal Honigman has taken another look into Donald Trump's future and says he seems to be protected by 'knights'

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79 m. ago Lanarkshire firm helps Highland whisky distillery embrace digital future

Tomatin blends tradition with transformation without compromising centuries-old craft thanks to Eureka Solutions.

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3 h. ago Heart disease risk in 50s could be predicted from seven years old

Checking children’s blood pressure at age seven could predict potentially fatal medical events decades in the future

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6 h. ago I have received death threats and abuse for years since I renounced Islam. This is why the reaction to Charlie Kirk's murder leaves me fearing for the future of the West: AYAAN HIRSI ALI

When I first heard of Charlie Kirk's assassination, my mind went back to Amsterdam, 2004.

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9 h. ago Ruben Amorim sends Kobbie Mainoo new reality check over Man Utd future: "It's not enough"

Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo has fallen out of favour under Ruben Amorim, with the Red Devils boss making it clear where the player must improve

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11 h. ago Belgium prime minister attends concert of Israeli conductor axed by festival

Bart De Wever travelled to Essen, Germany to hear performance conducted by Lahav Shani, the music director of the Israel PhilharmonicBelgium’s prime minister, Bart De Wever, has said he attended a concert by a German orchestra that was uninvited from a Belgian festival to show support for its Israeli conductor.The cancellation of a planned performance at the Flanders festival Ghent by the Munich Philharmonic over concerns about its Israeli future chief conductor, Lahav Shani, has triggered a storm of criticism and accusations of antisemitism. Continue reading...

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14 h. ago Casualty's Kirsty Mitchell teases huge Faith twist after very 'intense' bombshells

Casualty actress Kirsty Mitchell has revealed there could be a huge change in the future for Faith after the character has been at the centre of an 'intense' storyline

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17 h. ago This picture perfect Cotswolds village has just been crowned the most beautiful in the world

The quaint English parish (pictured, file photo) topped the ranking of the 50 most beautiful villages in the world recently released by Forbes Magazine.

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19 h. ago The Scottish town named one of world's best places to see spectacular Autumn colours

The town in Perth and Kinross was listed among destinations including Japan and New Hampshire - and was even ranked above Canada for its stunning autumnal landscapes.

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22 h. ago Baba Vanga and Nostradamus both made horror prediction that may come true in just months

Two of the most celebrated forecasters of future events, Baba Vanga and Nostradamus, both predicted a catastrophe would occur this year that could spell the downfall of the human race

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23 h. ago Tariq Ashkanani announced as winner of 2025 McIlvanney Prize

The Bloody Scotland International Crime Writing Festival runs until September 14.

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25 h. ago Autocrats and tech bros want to live for ever. Here’s how bleak that future could be | Hanna Thomas Uose

My novel explores the consequences of extreme longevity. Meanwhile, Putin and Xi are pondering immortality in real lifeI was in bed scrolling on my phone when I read the headline: Hot mic catches Xi and Putin discussing organ transplants and immortality. It took me a long time to get to sleep after that. Not yet, I thought. I pride myself on my prescience, but I wasn’t ready for the future I had imagined to arrive so soon.Since 2017, I’ve been thinking about the implications of longevity research, sketching out possible futures – the shifts in society, the complications and subcultures. This year I published the result of my thought experiment, Who Wants to Live Forever, a speculative literary novel. It follows Yuki and Sam, a couple at a crossroads at the same time that a new drug, called Yareta – which extends the human lifespan by 200 years and preserves youth – becomes available. Sam takes it, Yuki doesn’t, and the novel follows the fallout as the world changes around them. The ...

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25 h. ago Who appeared in both film versions of West Side Story? The Saturday quiz

From Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers to rollers, tunnellers and dwellers, test your knowledge with the Saturday quiz1 Which German state sent its own team to the 1952 Olympics?2 Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece is what story-telling genre’s all-time bestseller?3 Which halogen is widely used as an antiseptic?4 Which band was formed by Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers?5 What type of beetles are categorised as rollers, tunnellers or dwellers?6 Who sits on the Woolsack?7 Nicknamed the “big hoose”, what is Scotland’s largest prison?8 Who appeared in both film versions of West Side Story?What links: 9 Australia; Canada; Eastern Caribbean; Jamaica; New Zealand; US?10 Northern; southern; Masai; reticulated?11 Dorothy Ashby; Alice Coltrane; Brandee Younger; Amanda Whiting?12 Korea, 1945; Vietnam, 1954; Aldi supermarket, 1960?13 John Hannah; Ken Stott; Richard Rankin?14 Castello; Cannaregio; Dorsoduro; San Marco; San Polo; Santa Croce?15 Awesome (Nile civilisation); Vicious (Norse raiders); Terr...

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26 h. ago ‘I wanted to go on my own terms’: former Irish taoiseach Leo Varadkar on Farage, Trump 2.0 and his decision to stand down

He was the young, gay, mixed-race leader labelled a ‘badass’ by Matt Damon who unexpectedly quit. He talks about the ‘likability’ of rightwing populists – and his fears for the future of politicsLeo Varadkar suggests we do the ­interview at his house in Dublin. It’s unusual for ­politicians to invite you into their home, but Ireland is famous for its hospitality. The house looks impressively humble – a tiny, ­unprepossessing terrace. A woman answers. “Hi,” I say. “Does the taoiseach live here? “No,” she says.I start to panic. Our interview is due to start in two minutes. Continue reading...

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27 h. ago Why Alexander Isak strike would NOT happen at Liverpool as Arne Slot takes Newcastle swipe

Premier League champions Liverpool face Burnley on Sunday as Arne Slot's men look to continue their 100 percent start to the new campaign, with £125million Alexander Isak now amongst their ranks after his protracted move from Newcastle

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32 h. ago Senior Labour MP demands answers over vetting process for Mandelson's appointment as ambassador

Emily Thornberry wrote to Yvette Cooper - who has been in the job for just a week - showing the strength of unhappiness about the affair even in the party's own ranks.

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33 h. ago Thomas Frank has spoken to Tottenham owners and delivers Bentancur and Bissouma future update

Thomas Frank has spoken to Tottenham owners and delivers Bentancur and Bissouma future update  Football London

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33 h. ago Gogglebox original star's future confirmed after 'going missing' and worrying fans

Gogglebox viewers were left in hysterics by the latest instalment

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34 h. ago Gogglebox confirms legend's show future after more than 10 years as fans left concerned

Gogglebox viewers were thrilled to see the return of one of the show's legends after they were absent from last week's episode

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34 h. ago Gogglebox legend's future on show revealed after absence sparks concern from fans

The future of a beloved Gogglebox star has been confirmed after they ‘went missing’ from the show

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35 h. ago UC Berkeley shares 160 names with Trump administration in ‘McCarthy era’ move

Prominent professor Judith Butler among students and faculty investigated for ‘alleged antisemitic incidents’ The University of California, Berkeley has given the Trump administration the names of 160 faculty members and students as part of an investigation into “alleged antisemitic incidents”, a move a targeted scholar likened to a “practice from the McCarthy era”.UC Berkeley, a top-ranked public institution, sent a letter to affected members of campus last week disclosing that university lawyers had included their names in reports to the Department of Education’s office for civil rights (OCR). The education department has been targeting colleges across the country as part of Donald Trump’s aggressive crackdown on pro-Palestinian activism, international students and academic freedom. Continue reading...

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35 h. ago RNLI rehearses major migrant 'rescue' drill amid claims lifeboat charity has become a 'ferry service' for asylum seekers

The training to save future small boat migrants took place at Poole Bay, Dorset and saw 40 volunteers in wetsuits dive into the sea before being fished out by lifeboats.

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37 h. ago Nine suspended as probe launched into behaviour of Charing Cross police officers

The police watchdog said the officers being investigated range in rank from police constable to sergeant.

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37 h. ago Nato announces more air support to defend Poland against future Russian incursions

France, Germany and Denmark to contribute fighter jets and other assets in mission also expected to involve UKFrance, Germany and Denmark will contribute fighter jets and other military assets to an enhanced defence of Poland against future Russian drone incursions, Nato leaders announced at a press conference on Friday.The UK is also expected contribute to the Eastern Sentry mission, which will gradually be expanded across from the Arctic in the north to the Black Sea and Mediterranean in the south to better tackle Russian drones and missiles. Continue reading...

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38 h. ago US Catholic bishops decry Trump's immigration raids upending church life

Some of the highest-ranking U.S. Catholic bishops and nuns on the front lines of America’s immigration conflict gathered in Washington to decry the Trump administration’s hard-line policies

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39 h. ago Man City include Kalvin Phillips in Premier League squad list after shirt number decision

The midfielder’s future at Man City was thrown further into doubt earlier in the summer

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39 h. ago It's a sacred piece of Manchester, now it will become a massive part of the city's future

Boddingtons Brewery is a symbol of the city.

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39 h. ago King Charles' foundation launches free farming and rural skills course

A new course based at Dumfries House near Cumnock has been launched by the King's Foundation aimed at protecting our countryside for future generations.

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40 h. ago Brendan Rodgers takes aim at Celtic leak 'coward', wants probe and addresses future in dramatic press conference

Manager open to staying beyond contract despite transfer saga and enemy from within

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40 h. ago RFK Jr. does not just reject vaccines. He rejects science and must step down | Bernie Sanders

Kennedy is unfit to be our nation’s leading public health official because he rejects the fundamental principles of modern scienceSince taking office, Robert F Kennedy Jr, secretary of the health and human services department (HHS) has undermined vaccines at every turn. He has dismissed the entire CDC vaccine advisory panel, narrowed access to life-saving Covid-19 vaccines, filled scientific advisory boards with conspiracy theorists and fired the newly appointed CDC director for refusing to rubber-stamp his actions.But his rejection of vaccines is only part of the problem. Secretary Kennedy is unfit to be our nation’s leading public health official because he rejects the fundamental principles of modern science.Bernie Sanders is a US senator, and ranking member of the health, education, labor and pensions committee. He represents the state of Vermont and is the longest-serving independent in the history of Congress Continue reading...

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41 h. ago BBC Call The Midwife star addresses show's future amid axe rumours

Call The Midwife star Stephen McGann has teased that 'there is just so much change coming' as he spoke of the BBC period drama.

Culture

41 h. ago High street shop launched £70 beauty box worth £270 with Molly

Face the Future and Holland & Barrett have announced a long-term partnership, with nearly 40 beauty brands and over 450 products now available on the Holland & Barrett website

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41 h. ago 'Futuristic’ tanks coming to British Army in face of WW3 threat

Initial testing of the Challenger 3 has been completed, with delivery expected by 2030

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42 h. ago Nigel Farage says Reform will ‘make devolution work’ in Wales

Mr Farage dismissed reports of disagreements within the Welsh branch of the party regarding the future of the Welsh Parliament.

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44 h. ago Dele Alli reality check as Ryan Reynolds told Wrexham got transfer decision right

Former Tottenham star Dele Alli faces an uncertain future after Como terminated the midfielder's deal, and has been warned that other clubs may be wary of taking a risk on him

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44 h. ago ‘Fantastic’ Scottish period drama that's ‘full of twists’ returning for season 2

The show debuted recently, but the future looks bright for the series

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44 h. ago Sean Dyche to Man Utd? Red Devils given Zinedine Zidane alternative to replace Ruben Amorim

Ruben Amorim has struggled since taking the reins at Manchester United, and has already been told that his long-term future at the club is in jeopardy

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45 h. ago Anaïs Gallagher shares future hopes with Welsh partner a world away from Oasis lifestyle

The pair have been pictured together throughout Oasis Live 25 reunion tour, but what are their plans for the future?

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45 h. ago Toiling darts hero Peter Wright warned age is merciless as rival doubts Snakebite will beat toughest rival

Scotland's two-time World Champion has slipped down the rankings and his ex-star doesn't see a return to the top

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45 h. ago Giorgio Armani’s will outlines two options for future of fashion brand

The late designer has instructed his heirs to gradually sell the fashion brand he created 50 years ago or seek a stock market listing

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45 h. ago Man Utd told to get Sean Dyche if Zinedine Zidane refuses to replace Ruben Amorim

Ruben Amorim's long-term future at Manchester United remains up in the air as the Red Devils were told to target Sean Dyche should they pull the trigger on the Portuguese coach's exit

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45 h. ago Man City given unwanted January transfer distraction after 'contract waiting' promise

Bernardo Silva is out of contract at Manchester City next summer but his future has been thrown into doubt by the Benfica presidential elections.

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45 h. ago Ocado shares fall as Kroger takes ‘hard look’ at future of US warehouses

Shares in the London-listed company fell by as much as 11% in early trading on Friday as the comments raised concerns among investors.

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45 h. ago Newcastle’s Wissa to see specialist over knee injury, Slot on Isak and Guéhi – live

All the latest from Premier League, WSL and beyondTen things to look out for | Contact Niall via emailMore from Eddie Howe, this time on the summer transfer window and the Alexander Isak affair. “That’s for another day and for probably people behind the scenes to reflect on,” Howe said. “For me, I have just got to focus on the future and look forward.”“It was a challenging window but also a successful one, hopefully. Time will be the best judge of that. Our clear focus now is just the football. There are no off-pitch distractions and we are looking forward to that. I’m excited by the possibilities of this squad.” Continue reading...

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46 h. ago Rio Ferdinand speaks out about football manager ambitions as he makes family admission

Rio Ferdinand has opened up on his decision to retire from his role as a pundit, stating he has no interest in a management role in the future

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47 h. ago 'I caught girlfriend canoodling and now my future lies in tatters'

Resident agony aunt Coleen Nolan has advice for an upset reader who caught his girlfriend in a compromising situation at a party, and now he doesn't know what to do

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48 h. ago Lucas Paqueta drops major new hint over West Ham future as transfer interest builds

Aston Villa pushed to sign Brazilian midfielder late in summer window after he was cleared of spot-fixing charges

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49 h. ago Nico Raskin 'out of Rangers squad' AGAIN as Russell Martin to meet star's future head on

The Belgian international was banished for the clash with Celtic

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51 h. ago Macron has defied the will of the people. He leaves the French public no choice but to Block Everything | Rokhaya Diallo

The president they call Jupiter has repeatedly shown utter disregard for the public voice at the ballot box. No wonder we are taking to the streetsThe protests that rocked France this week did not come out of the blue. For more than a year now, our country has been in a state of unprecedented political turmoil. You can date this crisis to June 2024, when Emmanuel Macron unexpectedly called a snap election that produced gridlock in the national assembly, rendering all subsequent governments unable to govern. This week’s events have added another historic chapter to the tumult.For the first time in the history of the Fifth Republic, a government collapsed after a vote of confidence initiated by a prime minister. François Bayrou, in office for just nine months, chose to place his ministerial fate in the hands of an openly hostile hung parliament. The outcome was a foregone conclusion: even the right, though partly represented within his government, broke ranks – a third of the conserva...

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51 h. ago No prospect of UK rejoining EU in my lifetime, says Starmer’s reset negotiator

Comments by Nick Thomas-Symonds underline view in top government circles despite thaw in relations with BrusselsPolitics Weekly: Will the UK ever rejoin the EU?Britain will not rejoin the EU in the foreseeable future, according to the minister who has piloted Keir Starmer’s recent reset of European relations.Nick Thomas-Symonds said he could not see the country re-entering the bloc in his lifetime, despite the thaw in continental relations that he has helped bring about. Continue reading...

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51 h. ago Interest rates are a sideshow in the battle over the Fed’s future

Trump and his economic advisers want to narrow the central bank’s mission dramatically

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51 h. ago SNP presiding over shipbuilding 'clusterf**k' as Ferguson Marine faces uncertain future

EXCLUSIVE: Anas Sarwar described the CalMac ferry fiasco as "embarrassing" in light of other Clyde yards securing multi-billion pound investment.

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55 h. ago Offshore wind was touted as a key part of Australia’s energy transition – but does it still have a future?

Plans to have first turbines spinning by 2032 look increasingly unlikely as investors back out of multiple projects – but proponents say benefits will flow once industry establishedSign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter hereFor many Australians, the scale of offshore wind projects can be hard to fathom. These powerful machines, designed to harness the strong and consistent winds blowing over the ocean, are colossal, with blade tips reaching up to 350m – higher than our tallest skyscrapers.If everything falls into place, Australia’s first offshore wind project could have turbines in the water before 2032.Sign up to get climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s Clear Air column as a free newsletter Continue reading...

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56 h. ago Loose Women’s Katie Piper's admits future is in doubt as show prepares for huge changes

Katie Piper has admitted she is unsure on her Loose Women future as ITV get ready to have a huge daytime television shake up

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56 h. ago Donald Trump says Charlie Kirk 'could have been President' after ally shot dead

Donald Trump has said that Charlie Kirk could have been a future president of the USA, as he paid tribute to the right-wing college organiser who died after being shot in the neck

Politics

58 h. ago The Girlfriend season 2: Everything we know so far about Prime Video thriller's future

The Girlfriend has been a huge hit with Prime Video subscribers since it was released earlier this week, but will the thriller be back for a second season?

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58 h. ago Vital resource helping city's most vulnerable sounds dire warning over its future

CETMA Swansea serves hundreds of people in need every month but now that support is at risk

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58 h. ago Will The Girlfriend have a season 2? Producer addresses future after bombshell finale

The Girlfriend has been a huge hit with viewers since it was released on Prime Video earlier this week

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58 h. ago The Girlfriend season 2 addressed as producer teases future after bombshell cliffhanger

Prime Video's new thriller The Girlfriend is a real treat for crime drama fans and it could only be a matter of time before the series is renewed for a second season

Events

61 h. ago Mikey Moore picked my brains over Rangers transfer and this is exactly what I told him ahead of Ibrox loan

Russell Martin added the wide-man to his ranks on a season long loan from the Europa League winners.

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61 h. ago From Procurement to AI: Coupa’s London Stop Charts the Future of Business Agility

From Procurement to AI: Coupa’s London Stop Charts the Future of Business Agility  MarketScale

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61 h. ago Novotel London West Joins Arora Group The Impact on City Centre Hospitality and the Future of Business Tourism in London

Novotel London West Joins Arora Group The Impact on City Centre Hospitality and the Future of Business Tourism in London  Travel And Tour World

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61 h. ago 10 insanely massive gigs that make Oasis’ Knebworth shows look poorly

They still rank among the biggest gigs in UK history. But Oasis’ 250,000-strong Knebworth crowds were nothing compared to some of these whoppers

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62 h. ago Wisconsin Republican leader says he doesn't want to 'fortify' the state Capitol

The highest-ranking Republican in the Wisconsin Assembly says he doesn't want to “fortify” the state Capitol, which is one of the country’s most accessible statehouses

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63 h. ago Chris Sutton urges Brendan Rodgers to clarify his Celtic future as he makes Jurgen Klopp comparison

The Hoops boss is preparing to face the media after a tumultuous fornight at Parkhead including talk of the boss looking for an exit

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64 h. ago And if your head explodes: Pink Floyd’s 20 best songs – ranked!

Fifty years after the release of Wish You Were Here, we count down the best of the band’s Syd Barrett years, their difficult recovery and later reunionLow on memorable tunes, big on racked, strangulated lead vocals, possessed of a worldview that makes every other Pink Floyd album look like a gushing font of Pollyanna-ish optimism, The Final Cut is a slog. But The Gunner’s Dream cuts through the gloom, thanks to a heartbreaking, fragile melody. Continue reading...

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64 h. ago Craigie Hill Golf Club housing development proposal refused by Perth and Kinross Council

Perth and Kinross councillors voted against plans which would have seen up to 175 homes built on Perth's green belt

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64 h. ago King Charles' 'heartless remark' while Diana was in hospital after Harry's birth

The now-monarch reportedly left the late Princess Diana in tears just hours after giving birth to Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, as he uttered a 'heartless remark' on his future with Camilla.

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65 h. ago Where Charlie Kirk stood on guns, the LGBT+ community and the future of the United States

Turning Point founder, an anti-abortion Christian and Second Amendment advocate, Kirk was known for his loyalty to Donald Trump and his ‘America First’ agenda

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65 h. ago ‘Cold decisions’: will heir to Murdoch’s empire keep newspapers at its heart?

Eldest son Lachlan must decide future of business that spans Fox News, Wall Street Journal, Sun and Times“Don’t let the boys sell the papers after I die,” a former senior executive in the Murdoch empire recalls Rupert saying in more than one meeting over the years.Murdoch, who was practically born with ink in his veins, built a media empire spanning Fox News and the Wall Street Journal in the US, and the Sun and Times newspapers in the UK. Continue reading...

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65 h. ago Junior Andre teases next career move after sister Princess’s TV success

EXCLUSIVE The aspiring musician reflected on his journey so far, his bond with younger sister Princess, and what could lie ahead as he hit the red carpet at the National Television Awards

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65 h. ago Princess Andre shares update on future of her ITV reality show The Princess Diaries

Princess Andre spoke about her reality show The Princess Diaries as she stepped out for the National Television Awards

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65 h. ago Where Charlie Kirk stood on guns, the LGBTQ+ community and the future of the United States

Turning Point founder, a pro-life Christian and Second Amendment advocate, was known for his loyalty to Donald Trump and his ‘America First’ agenda

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66 h. ago Katie Price's daughter Princess Andre issues update on ITV reality show after one series

Princess Andre has updated fans on the future of her ITV reality series

Culture

66 h. ago Call The Midwife star addresses show's future after BBC axe rumours

A Call The Midwife star has teased that there is "so much change coming" in upcoming episodes of the BBC period drama.

Culture

66 h. ago 'I found King Charles on the floor wearing a silk robe and covered in salad dressing'

Paul Burrell worked alongside Princess Diana for ten years until her untimely death, and in his new book, he recalls an extraordinary encounter with future king, Charles

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67 h. ago The wildlife mistakes I’ve made on holiday – from cuddling chimpanzees to riding elephants

Most unethical wildlife tourism is down to a simple lack of awareness. Rather than blaming ourselves for past mistakes, Rob Perkins says the important thing is to learn how we can do better in future

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67 h. ago Buying, selling or renting a home? A new estate agent & property management company comes to West of Edinburgh

It’s a genuine homecoming for the man behind a new estate agency in Edinburgh. We find out what he’s bringing back from his travels and how he sees a better future for buyers, sellers and landlords.

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68 h. ago Axed Wales coach Neil Jenkins' special gesture to star as own rugby future uncertain

Neil Jenkins has shown his class and close bond with players again, while his own rugby future is yet to be decided

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68 h. ago Ford chief sends clear Red Bull message with comment about Max Verstappen's future

Ford enter Formula 1 in 2026 as an engine partner to Red Bull, at a time when their star driver Max Verstappen's future is uncertain with performance in their debut year paramount

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69 h. ago Charlie Kirk’s death is a tragic marker of the indiscriminate nature of political violence | Margaret Sullivan

Like an infectious disease, it efficiently finds more and more victims. It’s not picky about who they areOnce unleashed, political violence comes for everyone.It doesn’t know what side of the aisle you’re on or what your ideology might be, who your allies are or what your vision for the future includes. It doesn’t know what brand of media you consume or how many ardent followers you have.Margaret Sullivan is a Guardian US columnist writing on media, politics and culture Continue reading...

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69 h. ago Brendan O’Carroll gives update on future of Mrs Brown's Boys as show loses to Gavin and Stacey at the NTAs

EXCLUSIVE The creator and star of the hit comedy admitted that one important aspect of the show weighed heavily on his mind

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2 d. ago Novak Djokovic's retirement date predicted by Serena Williams' ex

Novak Djokovic has not won a Grand Slam title since the 2023 US Open and has been tipped to retire from tennis in the very near future after struggling to match his old standards

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2 d. ago Two Scottish pubs including a former bank named among the best Wetherspoons in UK

The highest ranked Wetherspoons in Scotland is a grand venue that used to be a bank used by wealthy merchants

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2 d. ago BBC EastEnders' Michelle Ryan hints at 'complex' future for Zoe and Kat

EXCLUSIVE: EastEnders star Michelle Ryan has teased a challenging plot for her character Zoe Slater

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2 d. ago Elon Musk briefly loses world’s richest man title in new ranking

Stock in one of Musk's biggest holdings, Tesla, has dropped 14 per cent so far this year

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3 d. ago What Canelo vs Crawford means for the complicated tradition of big

Ahead of a colossal clash this weekend, Alex Pattle is in Vegas to explore the heritage and future of the ‘fight capital of the world’ – amid a period in which the biggest bouts have drifted elsewhere

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3 d. ago Charles 'told Diana he was returning to Camilla as she lay in hospital after Harry's birth'

King Charles 'made heartless remark' about future with Camilla just hours after Diana gave birth to Prince Harry, according to bombshell new book from the princess's friend

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3 d. ago Shrinking states: a positive future with fewer people? – podcast

The fertility rate in England and Wales has fallen for the third year in a row – a trend mirrored across the world, with two-thirds of the global population now living in countries with below-replacement-level fertility. In the second episode of a two-part series, Madeleine Finlay speaks to Dean Spears, assistant professor of economics at the University of Texas at Austin, and Dr Jennifer Sciubba, chief executive of the Population Reference Bureau, to ask whether declining birth rates are really something to worry about – and how societies can adapt to a future with fewer children.Watch the new Guardian documentary Between Moon TidesListen to episode one: are we on a path to depopulation?Support the Guardian: theguardian.com/sciencepod Continue reading...

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3 d. ago The secretive corporate empire that captured a breakaway state

Sheriff dominates the economy of Transnistria and its pro-Russian government, but the war in Ukraine has thrown its future into doubt

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3 d. ago Why Scotland has the not proven verdict and why it is controversial

The Record explains the history of the country's unique three-verdict system ahead of a landmark vote on its future.

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3 d. ago Gary Lineker makes candid confession about his BBC axe after winning an NTA

Gary Lineker made a candid confession about his presenting future after his surprising win in the Best Presenter category at this year's National Television Awards

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3 d. ago Princess Andre shares update on future of ITV reality show amid Katie Price drama

Katie Price and Peter Andre's daughter, Princess Andre, opened up about her recent docuseries ahead of the National Television Awards

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3 d. ago Davina McCall's boyfriend Michael Douglas reveals plans for future wedding after six years

Davina McCall and Michael Douglas have known each other for decades as he originally styled Davina's hair during her Big Brother presenting days - and they've been dating for 6 years

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3 d. ago Majority of US university students oppose allowing speakers with controversial viewpoints on campus

Free speech group finds most students against their college hosting hypothetical speakers with controversial viewsA new survey of nearly 70,000 college students across the United States has found that a majority oppose allowing speakers with controversial viewpoints, whether liberal or conservative, to speak on their campuses.The findings come from the sixth annual College Free Speech Rankings, released on Tuesday by the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (Fire), a free speech watchdog, in partnership with College Pulse. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Pretty abandoned building in idyllic countryside that could become 'distinctive home'

Closed for year, used for storage, but now this building packed with original features could be a bargain buy and a future dream home?

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3 d. ago Strictly Come Dancing makes decision on Thomas Skinner future after outburst

Strictly Come Dancing star Thomas Skinner is expected to remain in the celebrity line-up

Politics

3 d. ago Kobbie Mainoo sets strict Man United deadline as transfer condition laid out

Manchester United star Kobbie Mainoo was linked with a move away from Old Trafford throughout the summer transfer window and his future remains up in the air under Ruben Amorim

Events

3 d. ago World Cup 2026: how worried should the USMNT be as the tournament looms?

After a 2-0 loss to South Korea and a win by the same scoreline against Japan, our experts consider the state of the program overall Yes, any time a World Cup host country and a generation of prodigies lose a handful of consecutive games with their A-team, or what passes for one, alarm bells should be ringing. That’s not to say all is lost. While Mauricio Pochettino’s optimism rankled after a 2-0 loss to a South Korea side that had a disconcertingly easy time of it, there was much more to feel good about in the 2-0 win over Japan. Still, it was one game. Japan rested a lot of regulars. (Then again, the US were hardly at full strength.) LS Continue reading...

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