7 h. ago Demi Lovato and Jordan Lutes prepare for wedding day with very special guest

Singers Demi Lovato and Jordan Lutes are expected to tie-the-knot this Memorial Day weekend in the USA after falling for each other three years ago. They had a wedding rehearsal on Saturday.

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8 h. ago ‘Emotional’ Nadal honoured with Roland Garros farewell ceremony

22-time grand slam winner joined by great rivals in Paris‘I think it was perfect, honestly, I couldn’t expect more ’Just a few seconds into the first ­standing ovation on an unforget­table day inside Court Philippe‑Chatrier, Rafael Nadal’s composure had already crumbled. It did not return for the remainder of the afternoon as he was celebrated in an emotional, elaborate tribute following his retirement from professional tennis last November, marking the end of one of the greatest sporting careers in history.“I have been very, very emotional,” Nadal said afterwards. “I think it was perfect, honestly. I couldn’t expect a more emotional day.” Continue reading...

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17 h. ago Brits brace for miserable 'month's worth of rain' expected in just days as June looks soggy

The Met Office has warned that the UK will be hit by a month's worth of rain in just a week as "wet conditions" return after parts of the country saw some much needed showers this week

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22 h. ago Gary Lineker's real reason for quitting BBC and next big move

As Gary Lineker steps back from his Match of the Day duties after two decades, an expert shares what we can expect next for the pundit, following his 'tug-of-war' with the BBC

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41 h. ago Stay at home! Picturesque Polish city's authorities tell residents to avoid leaving the house before thousands of Chelsea fans flood in for their European final next week

More than 70,000 supporters are expected to descend on the city in the coming days, as Chelsea take on Real Betis on Wednesday at the 42,000 capacity Wroclaw Stadium.

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58 h. ago Bennett scores Zimbabwe’s fastest Test century before England regain grip

Only Test, D2: England 565-6d; Zimbabwe 265 & 30-2Stokes shines as England toil before enforcing follow-onThere were a few sideways glances during the first day of Zimbabwe’s first Test match in England for 22 years, followed by calls for cricket’s longest format to adopt a two-division structure. After a flogging like the one their players had just suffered across three sessions, perhaps this was to be expected.But on day two, cheered on by some wonderful pockets of support, the tourists mustered a pushback. First came an improved showing with the ball, England losing three for 67 to declare on 565 for six, followed by something of a fairytale century from opener Brian Bennett. Though bowled out for 265, and closing on 30 for two following on, Zimbabwe had given their hosts a far stiffer outing. Continue reading...

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61 h. ago Ukraine and Russia exchange 800 PoWs in largest prisoner swap of war so far

Russian foreign minister continues to question Zelenskyy’s legitimacy as first phase of ‘1,000 for 1,000’ deal takes placesUkraine and Russia have begun the largest prisoner exchange of the three-year war, with almost 800 captives returned on both sides in a process expected to last several days.Confirming the first phase of the exchange had taken place, the Ukrainian president, Volodmyr Zelenskyy, said Ukraine had returned 390 people to Russia and that the process would continue with further groups on Saturday and Sunday. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Extremely loud and incredibly scouse: how Jamie Carragher conquered football punditry

Football coverage no longer stops after the final whistle. And in this new era, the former Liverpool defender reigns supremeJamie Carragher’s legs were aching. He had been speaking to a Sky Sports cameraman for 25 minutes. Usually for a news interview it’s just 10, but today called for something more. Reports were coming out that Trent Alexander-Arnold, who inherited Carragher’s mantle as the local mainstay of Liverpool’s defence, was about to announce his long-expected departure from his boyhood club, and so, as sure as day follows night, a camera crew had been hastily dispatched to Carragher’s whereabouts to find a quiet spot, hit record and get his opinions out to viewers before they’d had a chance to fully form their own.How much was there to say about a subject that had already been talked about all season long? Quite a lot, it turned out. Like a hunter-gatherer extracting a week’s worth of food from a seemingly arid wilderness, Carragher – occasionally prompted by a Sky Sports...

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4 d. ago Bank holiday traffic warning issued by AA – here’s how to avoid the queues

Friday is anticipated to be the busiest day for drivers with over 20 million journeys expected, mostly to local attractions

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4 d. ago Rail travel warning issued as delays and cancellations expected ALL DAY on busy line

Avanti West Coast services passengers are being warned to expect disruption

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5 d. ago Amber warning issued to millions of UK motorists ahead of bank holiday weekend

Around 20 million journeys are expected to be made during each day of the late May Bank Holiday

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5 d. ago Man United and Tottenham fans set off for Bilbao as locals brace for British 'colonisation': 80,000 supporters get on the booze as they flock to Spain for £100million Europa League final

Tens of thousands of Manchester United and Tottenham fans have set off on their journeys to Bilbao ahead of the Europa League final between the two English clubs.

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6 d. ago Pregnant Vick Hope CONFIRMS she is expecting her first child with husband Calvin Harris as she announces news live on air and shares bump snaps

Vick Hope has announced she is expecting her first child with her husband Calvin Harris live on her BBC Radio 1 drivetime show.

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6 d. ago Pregnant Vick Hope CONFIRMS she is expecting her first child with husband Calvin Harris as she announces news live on air ahead of maternity leave  and shares baby bump snaps

Vick Hope has announced she is expecting her first child with her husband Calvin Harris live on her BBC Radio 1 drivetime show.

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6 d. ago The Guardian view on Romania’s presidential election upset: a vote for stability and the west | Editorial

A stunning comeback victory for the centrist mayor of Bucharest was also good news for Kyiv. But elsewhere in Europe, the far right continues to flourishAs Romanians voted on Sunday in arguably the most consequential election in the country’s post-communist history, Hungary’s prime minister, Viktor Orbán, will have been preparing to welcome a fellow disruptor to the European stage. The first round of a controversially re-run presidential contest had been handsomely won by George Simion, a Eurosceptic ultranationalist who views Donald Trump as a “natural ally” and opposes military aid to Ukraine. On the back of a 20-point lead, Mr Simion, a 38-year-old former football ultra with a taste for violent rhetoric, was so confident of winning that he made a confrontational visit to Brussels in the last days of his campaign.Those expectations were confounded in remarkable fashion at the weekend. In a dramatic reversal of fortunes, Nicușor Dan, the centrist mayor of Bucharest, benefited ...

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6 d. ago Pregnant Vick Hope CONFIRMS she is expecting her first child with husband Calvin Harris as she announces news live on air days before her maternity leave

Vick Hope has announced she is expecting her first child with her husband Calvin Harris live on her BBC Radio 1 drivetime show.

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6 d. ago Gary Lineker's net worth after huge BBC salary loss, health fears and 'weird' love life

The Match of the Day presenter is set to depart the BBC earlier than expected with his position understood to be untenable

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6 d. ago Gary Lineker quits BBC LIVE: Match of the Day host to leave, reason for exit, announcement expected

Gary Lineker, who has hosted BBC's flagship football show Match of the Day for more than 25 years is due to leave the corporation after backlash from a social media post last week

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7 d. ago Gary Lineker ‘to leave the BBC this week’ after antisemitism row

Presenter expected to host his last Match of the Day on Sunday and will not front 2026 World Cup coverageGary Lineker is expected to announce he is leaving the BBC on Monday after apologising for amplifying online material with antisemitic connotations, the Guardian understands.The Match of the Day host will reportedly not present the 2026 World Cup or next season’s FA Cup after “bowing out by mutual agreement” with the broadcaster. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Alistair Johnston reveals Celtic lesson from St Mirren Trophy Day scare and 2 things he expects from Aberdeen

The Hoops were not at their best with James Forrest netting a stoppage time leveller as all eyes shift to Hampden and the Treble bid

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