2 h. ago Trott defends Afghanistan’s men with cloud hanging over England game

Taliban’s ban on women playing cricket has led to calls for a boycott by the ECB, but Champions Trophy match proceedsA day out from what is a must-win game for both Afghanistan and England, Jonathan Trott, head coach of the former, addressed the issue that is impossible to ignore during this Champions Trophy. The Taliban continues its brutal clampdown on women’s rights back in Afghanistan and Trott outlined the position his players find themselves in.“They know the difference between right and wrong,” said Trott, drawing a distinction between a team that play their cricket in exile under the previous Afghan flag and the regime at home. “They are under no illusions about where they have come from and they’re very courageous. You see that in their cricket and that’s the one thing I’ve not tried to change at all. They know who they are playing for and representing.” Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Farmers fear being ‘blacklisted’ for raising concerns with watchdog, MPs told

Liberal Democrat MP David Chadwick ) said the Groceries Code Adjudicator (GCA) should have more remit to ensure a ‘fair market’ for farmers.

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2 h. ago Chelsea fans stage protest against owners ahead of Southampton match

Around 200 supporters gathered outside Stamford Bridge

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3 h. ago Liverpool star sold for £25m after demanding exit admits he wants to return six months on

Sepp van den Berg left Liverpool for Brentford in the summer after growing frustrated with a lack of opportunities at Anfield - but has not ruled out a return in the future

Economics

3 h. ago Former I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! star opens up about being sexually abused by scout group leaders when he was younger

The former Eleven O' Clock show host, 51, told how as a nine-year-old boy he was ordered to strip naked and 'jump up and down' while having tennis balls thrown at him.

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3 h. ago Banks and defence stocks help lift FTSE 100 after Starmer ups security spending

The blue-chip index gained 9.69 points, or 0.11%, to close at 8,668.67.

Economics

3 h. ago Fred Sirieix and his new wife Fruitcake share glimpse inside romantic wedding and idyllic honeymoon in Jamaica as First Dates star strips to his speedos to show off his muscular physique

The First Dates maître d'hôtel, 53, and his fashion expert partner, 50, said 'I do' at the stunning Pattoo Castle on the island surrounded by family and friends on Tuesday.

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4 h. ago Chips in strips: Brentford move to stop counterfeit market in match

Microchips aim to prove authenticity of player-worn kitFirst use comes in Wednesday’s visit of EvertonBrentford are to integrate microchips into their match-day shirts that will prove their authenticity, in a move against the growing market for counterfeit football kits.Beginning with Wednesday night’s Premier League fixture against Everton, Brentford will become the first English side to wear shirts that provide a digital guarantee of their provenance, crucial for merchandise often sold for substantial sums at auction. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago WWE legend Rey Mysterio ruled out 'indefinitely' after chaotic defeat to Logan Paul

The Hall of Famer was attacked after his match and is considered a massive loss to the company

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5 h. ago England captain Jos Buttler admits stakes are high ahead of Afghanistan clash

Buttler’s side, who have lost 17 in 24 and have surrendered both white-ball World Cups in that period, must win Wednesday’s Champions Trophy match.

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5 h. ago Medics say 6 babies have died from the cold in Gaza as displaced people shelter in tents and rubble

Palestinian medics say at least six infants have died from hypothermia in the last two weeks in the Gaza Strip

Events

5 h. ago Too evil! Too smutty! Too Thatcher! When TV stars demand their scenes are cut

Not all actors are comfortable with baring their behinds or their souls. From Bridgerton to The Sopranos, some have insisted on moments being axed – although they don’t always get their wayAs professional show-offs with A-list ambitions, you might assume that any TV star wants to maximise their screen time – the meatier the role and the more minutes in the limelight, the better. Yet that isn’t always the case. Sometimes, actors want their scenes to be cut, either from the script or from the edit. And they can have all sorts of reasons, from personal politics to second thoughts about stripping off.The recent Channel 4 docudrama Brian and Maggie, written by Sherwood’s James Graham, saw Dame Harriet Walter deliver a nuanced, non-cartoonish portrayal of the, let’s say, “divisive” figure of Margaret Thatcher. The lady wasn’t for turning. She was for being left on the cutting room floor, though. Continue reading...

Culture

6 h. ago Marco Solo: 12 London restaurants to visit when dining alone

In the market for a quiet lunch alone? Josh Barrie picks 12 restaurants in London perfect for solo dining

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6 h. ago Marco Solo: 17 London restaurants to visit when dining alone

In the market for a quiet lunch alone? Josh Barrie picks 17 restaurants in London perfect for solo dining

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6 h. ago All eyes on Nvidia as its performance is crucial for the entire US stock market

Blackwell will be top of mind when the company releases its latest financial results Wednesday, with analysts eyeing future demand amid a Chinese upstart's claim that it can train competitive AI models using far fewer resources

Politics

7 h. ago Freed Israeli hostage held onto faith to get through months of captivity in Gaza

An Israeli hostage freed in the current ceasefire between Israel and Hamas said faith sustained her during her captivity, and she used the few means that were available to her to observe Judaism

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7 h. ago ‘I’ll reserve judgement’ – Match of the Day icon's verdict on Gary Lineker’s replacements

Gary Lineker will leave his role as BBC Match of the Day presenter at the end of the 2024/25 season, with Mark Chapman, Gabby Logan and Kelly Cates set to take over

Events

7 h. ago Did An Arbitrage Opportunity Expose The Weakness In The London Gold Market?

Did An Arbitrage Opportunity Expose The Weakness In The London Gold Market?  Seeking Alpha

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7 h. ago 'I just went for it': David Beckham, 49, reveals his major sacrifice to ensure he was in the best shape possible for Boss underwear campaign

David Beckham has a well-known penchant for fine wine, but when it came to stripping down for his new Boss underwear campaign, he had to make a sacrifice.

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7 h. ago ‘It makes you feel like the hero of your own quest’: the dark, delightful magic of the dungeon synth scene

Amid dinosaurs, swords and leather armour, we visit the UK’s first festival for dungeon synth – a fast-growing black metal spinoff dedicated to fantasy and escapeA flurry of inflatable caveman clubs have erupted into the air, a crowd of ecstatic metallers swinging them merrily as they watch a hooded dinosaur peering over a synthesiser. The masked musician, Diplodocus, has transformed this crowded pub in soggy south London into a mystical underworld, one entrancing chord at a time.This is Albion Dungeon fest, a sellout, weekend-long event, and the first of its kind in the UK. Emerging in the 90s as an offshoot of black metal, dungeon synth replaced guitars with keyboards to make it less moshing, more magic. Its mystical sound has aesthetics to match, channelling the atmosphere of JRR Tolkien books, the role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons and a darkly quaint reimagining of the medieval era. Continue reading...

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