86 m. ago A senator’s wife, a tragic suicide and bullying claims: Strand Books owner accuses late assistant of major theft in new twist

Exclusive: Nancy Bass Wyden told The Independent that Brandon O’Brien made a ‘deliberate effort ... to ingratiate himself with [my] children over time, gaining their trust in order to twist isolated interactions and steal from me and my family’

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1 hour ago French sees off Leigh to put Wigan in Grand Final after week of acrimony

Super League playoff semi-final: Wigan 18-6 LeighWigan grateful to Jai Field’s amazing second-half tackleIt was a week which began with unexpected controversy and the prospect of this game not even taking place. But in the end, there was an all too familiar outcome to a bristling derby as the reigning Super League champions moved to a place in the Grand Final and the verge of yet more history.Wigan Warriors’ stunned the rugby league world on Wednesday morning with a statement alleging that Leigh Leopards’ owner, Derek Beaumont, wanted to withdraw from this game in a row over ticket allocations, merely adding an extra layer of intrigue to the playoff semi-final. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Nervous corgi that ran away during California storm found 2,000 miles away ... near Chicago!

The five-year-old corgi shepherd mix named Opie was reunited with his owner after an extended trip away from home

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2 h. ago Urgent recall issued for popular deodorants after reports of skin irritation

The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has issued a recall for several Mitchum 48-hour 100ml Roll-On Antiperspirant and Deodorants, which have been withdrawn from the market

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2 h. ago Hundreds sign petition to save rural primary school closed over safety concerns

No decision has been made yet about the future of the school

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2 h. ago Rafa Benitez has opened Rangers door to succeed Russell Martin already after past brush with Ibrox job

The legendary boss is without a club after being shown the door by Celta Vigo last year

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3 h. ago As Hegseth orders changes to the Pentagon watchdog, advocates say it will silence complaints

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has accused the independent watchdog for the Pentagon of being “weaponized” and says he’s overhauling the inspector general’s office

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4 h. ago Emmerdale villain Celia's downfall 'sealed' as Ray fights back as past exposed

Emmerdale revealed this week that newcomer Celia was the mastermind behind the County Lines dealing currently targeting the teens on the ITV soap, and she's linked to dealer Ray

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4 h. ago New Florida bill will bypass training requirements for people using guns to defend religious buildings

Licensed gun owners in the state with concealed carry permits can already take their weapons inside houses of worship

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5 h. ago Hegseth says four killed in US strike on alleged drug boat off Venezuelan coast

Pentagon chief says strike – fourth by US military in recent weeks – targeted boat with ‘substantial amounts’ of drugsThe US killed four people in a strike against a vessel just off the coast of Venezuela that was allegedly carrying illegal drugs, US defense secretary Pete Hegseth said on Friday.The strike came a day after Trump officials notified Congress that the US was entering a “non-international armed conflict” with drug cartels. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Petition calling for legal protections for veterans draws more than 200,000 signatures

A petition aligned with the Mail's campaign to protect Northern Ireland veterans has broken through the 200,000 signatures barrier. As of yesterday evening, 205,690 people had offered support.

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5 h. ago Kasper Schmeichel eviscerated for unseen Celtic moment sin as legend insists 'he'd have had a bloody nose' in my day

The Hoops No1 had a night to forget against Braga and his performance and actions left Peter Grant 'really disappointed'

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5 h. ago Ange Postecoglou could now suffer SACK at Nottingham Forest after Newcastle game

Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis is considering sacking Ange Postecoglou if the team lose to Newcastle United in the Premier League on Sunday, following the manager's poor start

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5 h. ago Hegseth announces latest strike on boat near Venezuela he says was trafficking drugs

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says he ordered a fourth strike on a small boat in the waters off Venezuela, according to a social media post

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6 h. ago Christian Horner 'ringing up pretty much every F1 team owner' as he plots comeback

Christian Horner was sacked by Red Bull in July and has been linked with a number of teams since, but he's so far been unable to secure a quickfire return to Formula 1

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6 h. ago SQUEEZE ME by Ruthie Rogers and Ed Ruscha: How to find your zest for life... cook with lemons!

The inimitable owner of London's famous River Cafe has written a citrusy new cook book.

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6 h. ago Aston Martin chief claims Horner is ringing ‘every team owner’ in F1 for a job

Haas and Aston Martin approached by former team chiefMcLaren’s Oscar Piastri tops FP2 time sheets in SingaporeThe former Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has been engaged in a concerted effort to make a return to Formula One, with the Aston Martin team principal, Andy Cowell, asserting that Horner had recently been in contact with “pretty much every team owner”.Horner was dismissed by Red Bull in July and his settlement with the team allows him to return in the early part of next year. Aston Martin are considered a potential destination for Horner, who won 14 titles with Red Bull during his 20 years in charge but Cowell, who is also CEO of the team, insisted they were not interested. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago The Guide #211: What the world is watching, from Brazilian telenovelas to superheroes made of red bean paste

In this week’s newsletter: Guardian writers spotlight the much-loved shows in the country they live, including Jamaican breakfast telly, Big Brother Naija and X Factor for Polish pianistsA little while ago the Guide looked at the wave of international post-apocalyptic dramas washing up on our shores, bringing tales of climate catastrophe, violent autocracy and alien invasions from as far afield as Argentina, Nigeria and Korea. As well as revealing just how terrified the whole world is of the prospect of institutional collapse, it also – somewhat more positively – underscored what a globally connected industry TV is in 2025. Streaming networks, satellite channels, YouTube and hooky pirate streams can instantly serve up local content from every continent (Antartica excepted, though I’d love to hear if there’s a penguin mob drama from King George Island that I’ve missed).Still, as intermingled as TV is these days, there are still so many programmes that will probably never reach our sh...

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6 h. ago Peter Mandelson stripped of another honour over links to Jeffrey Epstein

Lord Mandelson was sacked as US ambassador by Keir Starmer last month after emails emerged laying bare the depth of his relationship with the paedophile Jeffrey Epstein

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7 h. ago Christian Horner desperate for F1 return – 'He's ringing up pretty much every team owner'

Christian Horner was sacked in July after 20 years as Red Bull's team principal before his departure was ratified last month - and he's wasted no time in seeking a route back into Formula 1

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