20 h. ago Tour de France unveils 2026 route with double Alpe d’Huez for men and Ventoux debut for women

Men’s race starts in Barcelona on 4 JulyWomen’s race starts in Lausanne on 1 AugustThe routes of the 2026 men’s and women’s Tours de France, revealed in Paris on Thursday morning, will climax on two of the most famous climbs in world cycling, Alpe d’Huez and Mont Ventoux.The mountains will host key stages, with the Ventoux featuring in the Tour de France Femmes for the first time and a double stage finish to the ski station at Alpe d’Huez providing the pivotal moment in the 113th running of the men’s race. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Cape Verde seal historic debut place at World Cup 2026 and deny Cameroon

Blue Sharks beat Eswatini 3-0 to top qualifying groupCameroon second in Group D after draw with AngolaCape Verde have booked their place as debutants at the 2026 World Cup after a 3-0 home victory over Eswatini secured top spot in their African qualifying group.With a population of just under 525,000, the tiny Atlantic island nation will become the second-smallest country by population to play at a men’s World Cup finals, behind only Iceland, who qualified in 2018.More to follow Continue reading...

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1 week ago Temu shopper orders 'designer' shoes and can't get over what turns up

Online marketplace Temu is popular with shoppers thanks to its wide range of budget-friendly fashion, accessories, beauty supplies, décor items and more - and it's even got designer dupes

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3 w. ago Budget fashion retailer that could rival Primark set for UK debut in 2026

The bargain fashion chain originated as a Zara outlet in the 1990s.

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3 w. ago Lefties UK: Primark rival could shake up UK high street with new budget fashion stores

From digital tills to trend-led bargains, the new retailer promises a different kind of budget fashion 🛍️

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3 w. ago First look at MSC Poesia cruise ship upgrade including new restaurants and Yacht Club

The ship will be refurbished ahead of the brand’s debut in Alaska during summer 2026

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