33 m. ago Top adviser to Iranian supreme leader dies in hospital after Israeli attack, Iranian media reports – live

Ali Shamkhani dies a day after Israel launches airstrikes, Iranian media reportsIsrael claims it has gained control of airspace over TehranEmma Graham-Harrison, the Guardian’s chief Middle East correspondent, has spoken to families who live in a Tel Aviv neighbourhood that was struck by Iran’s retaliatory attacks. At midnight on Friday Sveta’s four-year-old daughter was asleep on the floor outside their shattered apartment block, as the rest of the family weighed up where they should spend the night.A missile from the first Iranian salvo fired at Tel Aviv had landed a couple of blocks away, killing at least one person, injuring at least 16 others and damaging hundreds of shops and homes in this quiet residential area. The 37-year-old was sanguine about her own losses, and backed the government decision to attack Iran even though it had so quickly cost her family their home. Continue reading...

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52 m. ago Sam Thompson shares Soccer Aid health update after suffering calf injury

Former Made In Chelsea star Sam Thompson, who suffered a calf injury during his five-day challenge, shared a health update with followers on Instagram

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55 m. ago Father’s Day brunch ideas: 4 easy recipes to impress Dad without the fuss

Skip the crowded cafes and treat Dad to a flavour-packed homemade brunch instead. These four speedy recipes – from spicy tacos to Turkish-style eggs – are ready in under 30 minutes and guaranteed to make his morning

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57 m. ago NHS Lothian nurse becomes first nurse in Scotland to be awarded prestigious Fellowship

The Fellowship, hosted by the School of Health and Wellbeing at the University of Glasgow, has typically been awarded to doctors, but NHS Lothian nurse and clinical academic Kath Williamson was one of four recipients chosen in the 2024 round.

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78 m. ago Finn Russell inspires Bath to Premiership title despite late Leicester fightback

Premiership Rugby final: Bath 23-21 LeicesterJohann van Graan’s side cling on to complete treble There was barely a cloud in the clear summer sky in south-west London and blue was also the primary colour on the field. For the first time in 29 years, Bath are the champions of England and any debate about the big-game nerve of Johann van Graan’s multi-talented squad can now be quietly laid to rest alongside Leicester’s shredded dreams.Bath will have some idea of how their old rivals are feeling, having suffered a similarly agonising fate against Northampton in last year’s final. They were not at their absolute best by their own high standards, but once they finally remembered how to catch a rugby ball – a recurring problem in the first half – they had a touch too much for their opponents whose spirited final-quarter rally came too late. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Tadej Pogacar tightens grip on yellow jersey in Critérium du Dauphiné

Slovenian sets record with 98th career stage winHas 61sec lead over Jonas Vingegaard with one day to goFor the second straight day, Tadej Pogacar rode away from his main rivals on the final ascent as he cemented his grip on the Critérium du Dauphiné yellow jersey in Saturday’s mountainous Queen Stage. “I launched it and maintained a good pace to the top,” he said. The Slovenian had grabbed the overall lead the day before when he shot clear on the short closing climb.On the penultimate stage, a 131.7km run from Grand-Aigueblanche, Pogacar’s UAE Team Emirates teammate Pavel Sivakov reduced the leading pack by setting a ferocious tempo at the front at the start of the 20km final climb to Valmeinier ski resort. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Victoria Beckham 'so proud' of David knighthood while Brooklyn stays silent amid 'feud'

Victoria, Romeo and Cruz have all posted touching tributes to their father David Beckham on the day of his knighthood

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2 h. ago Beckham family members 'so proud' of David knighthood while Brooklyn stays silent amid 'feud'

Victoria, Romeo and Cruz have all posted touching tributes to their father David Beckham on the day of his knighthood

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3 h. ago Photos capture South Africa's emotional WTC final victory over Australia at Lord's

South Africa has upset Australia by five wickets to win the World Test Championship on the fourth day of the final at Lord's.

Culture

3 h. ago Sam Thompson reveals true feelings on Louis Tomlinson in awkward Soccer Aid interview

The Made in Chelsea star and One Direction singer have come face to face at Soccer Aid training amid Zara McDermott drama

Events

3 h. ago Cosmeston Lake campaigners form human chain in protest over aqua park 'tragedy'

'It’s just a crazy idea. The thought of it makes me feel really upset'

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3 h. ago BBC Radio 2 legend Jo Whiley says her children will 'never be nepo babies' as they feel 'horrified' by the label

The broadcaster, who share India, Jude, Cassius, and Coco with band manager husband  Steve Morton, has been a regular face of the station since 1993.

Politics

4 h. ago South Africa win World Test Championship after completing stunning comeback against Australia – as it happened

Aiden Markram scores 136 runs as South Africa defeat Australia by five wickets at Lord’s to lift the World Test Championship title60th over: South Africa 218-3 (Markram 106, Stubbs 0) So it is Tristan Stubbs to the middle. Starts at the non-striker’s end, but immediately gets strike as Markram guides a single. Lots of pressure on Stubbs, more a white-ball player but one of huge talent, who Shukri Conrad has backed in this team. Small target, plenty of time, and in a short-form game he might knock off these last 64 runs in five overs. But this is different. Hit on the pad early, Hazlewood appealing but it’s going down leg. Two slips and a gully, but the second slip is Webster and the gully is Green, so effectively four slips and two gullies. Cover, mid off, mid on, midwicket up closer. Deep point and deep backward square saving boundaries. Stubbs defends his first five balls.59th over: South Africa 217-3 (Markram 105) Oh, there it is! The first tremor? South Africa’s captain battled ...

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4 h. ago Paul Pogba receives Man United response after transfer reports as true feelings clear

Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba could be set to join AS Monaco this summer.

Politics

5 h. ago Brand new six day race will take mountain bikers through Scotland's most scenic wilderness

The inaugural Trans Caledonia in September 2026 is a six-day enduro race covering 250km and 11,000m of descent through Scotland’s iconic trails

Politics

5 h. ago Briton stranded in Jerusalem during Iran attacks says city ‘like a ghost town’

James Eden, 72, feels ‘abandoned’ by the Foreign Office – but has still managed to source a pint of Guinness despite Iranian bombardment.

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5 h. ago South Africa win World Test Championship after completing stunning comeback against Australia – live reaction

South Africa chasing a target of 282 to win at Lord’sRead the latest edition of The Spin | And email James60th over: South Africa 218-3 (Markram 106, Stubbs 0) So it is Tristan Stubbs to the middle. Starts at the non-striker’s end, but immediately gets strike as Markram guides a single. Lots of pressure on Stubbs, more a white-ball player but one of huge talent, who Shukri Conrad has backed in this team. Small target, plenty of time, and in a short-form game he might knock off these last 64 runs in five overs. But this is different. Hit on the pad early, Hazlewood appealing but it’s going down leg. Two slips and a gully, but the second slip is Webster and the gully is Green, so effectively four slips and two gullies. Cover, mid off, mid on, midwicket up closer. Deep point and deep backward square saving boundaries. Stubbs defends his first five balls.59th over: South Africa 217-3 (Markram 105) Oh, there it is! The first tremor? South Africa’s captain battled through the pain yesterd...

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5 h. ago Download rockers told to take off smartwatches after moshpit ‘collisions’ cause accidental 999 calls

Police received nearly 700 false emergency alerts from Leicestershire heavy metal event last yearWhen hundreds of 999 calls came in from fans at the Download festival two years ago, the emergency services must have thought a disaster was unfolding at the three-day heavy metal gig in Leicestershire.In fact, the calls were made automatically from smartwatches and other devices worn by fans because “the tech assumed that people in moshpits had been in a collision”, according to Leicestershire police. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Download festival rockers told to take off smartwatches after moshpits spark emergency alerts

Police received nearly 700 false ‘collision’ 999 calls from Leicestershire heavy metal event in 2023When hundreds of 999 calls came in from fans at the Download festival two years ago, the emergency services must have thought a disaster was unfolding at the three-day heavy metal gig in Leicestershire.In fact, the calls were made automatically from smartwatches and other devices worn by fans because “the tech assumed that people in moshpits had been in a collision”, according to Leicestershire police. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago FatFace's 'perfect all rounder' waterproof coat slashed by 50% to £65 is worth popping away until autumn

"I bought this coat as my old raincoat has come to the end. This is coat is incredible, it feels so nice and there are so many pockets"

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