2 h. ago Serial rapist could face dozens of fresh charges as 24 more women come forward

Zhenhao Zou, 28, was jailed today as detectives take new evidence from 24 women who have come forward in response to a police appeal to trace suspected victims as new charges are considered

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4 h. ago Flood report shows how authorities must act to prevent further devastation

Details of how dozens of homes were submerged on New Year's Day published

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4 h. ago Row breaks out in Peak District town as Pride flag is removed by council after complaints from Christians worried about 'the gay rights situation'

Matlock Town Council put up a number rainbow flags along its highstreet for the first time to mark the start of national Pride month, which takes place in June.

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4 h. ago Manchester United face new deadline to complete Bryan Mbeumo and Viktor Gyokeres transfers

Manchester United transfer news as Ruben Amorim will be desperate to avoid Erik ten Hag's costly mistake this summer

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7 h. ago Mayor will ‘come up with plan C’ if police try to impose ban on Budapest Pride

Leader says LGBTQ+ march in Hungarian capital will go ahead despite Viktor Orbán’s government’s rulingThe mayor of Budapest has vowed to go ahead with the city’s Pride march next weekend, declaring he will “come up with a plan C” even if the police try to impose a government-backed ban.Hungarian police said on Thursday they were banning the country’s main Pride march from taking place in the capital, citing recent legislation passed by Viktor Orbán’s government that prohibits the promotion of same-sex relationships to under-18s. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Viktor Orbán’s crackdown won’t stop Pride march, says Budapest mayor

Leader says LGBTQ+ gathering in Hungarian capital will go ahead even if police try to impose a government-backed banThe mayor of Budapest has vowed to go ahead with the city’s Pride march next weekend, declaring he will “come up with a plan C” even if the police try to impose a government-backed ban.Hungarian police said on Thursday they were banning the country’s main Pride march from taking place in the capital, citing recent legislation passed by Viktor Orbán’s government that prohibits the promotion of same-sex relationships to under-18s. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago London PhD student drugged, filmed and raped dozens of women; gets life term

London PhD student drugged, filmed and raped dozens of women; gets life term  The Indian Express

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7 h. ago Victoria Beckham gushes 'love you' to Romeo and Cruz as Brooklyn is snubbed as feud rumbles on

Lady Victoria Beckham, who's husband David Beckham recently received a knighthood, shared her pride for her children on her Instagram Stories as she posted snaps of Cruz and Romeo

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8 h. ago Marcus Rashford to Newcastle United transfer 'truth' as Man United 'hatch' Mohammed Kudus plan

The latest Manchester United transfer news and gossip with updates on Viktor Gyokeres, Mohammed Kudus and Marcus Rashford

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8 h. ago Viktor Gyokeres 'tells friends and family his next club' after Arsenal and Manchester United bids

The Sporting star is confident of joining a Premier League giant this summer

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8 h. ago Kate Middleton Ascot confusion deepens as everyone misses key 'friend' detail

Princess Kate did not attend Royal Ascot with her husband, despite originally being listed in the carriage procession, but confusion has deepened after the attendance of several of her close pals

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9 h. ago Viktor Gyokeres update on 'signed Sporting letter' provides clarity on Arsenal transfer

Viktor Gyokeres' transfer saga has taken another twist which could mean Arsenal and Manchester United having to splurge an even bigger sum to sign the striker this summer

Sport

10 h. ago Chinese student who raped 10 women and filmed attacks jailed

Three of the 10 victims have been identified, prosecutors say, but detectives fear he could have targeted dozens more women

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10 h. ago Voices: It’s time every police force atoned for its homophobic witch

The formal apologies issued by 21 British chief constables for historic homophobia have strengthened community and trust, says Independent Pride List honoree, Peter Tatchell. But 24 other forces aren't seeing why this is so crucial

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10 h. ago Voices: It’s time every police force atoned for its homophobic witch hunts 

The formal apologies issued by 21 British chief constables for historic homophobia have strengthened community and trust, says Independent Pride List honoree, Peter Tatchell. But 24 other forces aren’t seeing why this is so crucial

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10 h. ago Spanish PM rejects Nato’s ‘unreasonable’ 5% GDP target for defence spending – Europe live

Pedro Sánchez reportedly says move would be ‘counterproductive’ and harm Spanish economy Earlier today, I cheekily suggested that Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy is probably wondering how to persuade US president Donald Trump to stay at the Nato summit in The Hague next week long enough to get to discussions on Ukraine and Russia – and not leave early, as he did at the G7 summit.Well, looks like this issue may have actually influenced the planning.“Budapest city hall will organise the Budapest Pride march on 28 June as a city event. Period.” Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Viktor Gyokeres transfer stance amid Man United and Arsenal saga

In-demand Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyokeres is claimed to have Manchester United and Arsenal interested.

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11 h. ago As Club World Cup gifts its riches a proper plan is needed for those left behind | Nick Ames

With the top-level juggernaut careering away the majority of Europe’s clubs need help and should be better rewarded for players they developWhile a dozen of Europe’s elite clubs were chasing the American dream, 170 of their less garlanded peers gathered for a barbecue next to Lake Geneva. They had converged on Uefa’s headquarters to attend the qualifying round draws for next season’s continental competitions; Tuesday night was time to get together, perhaps to speed-date representatives of the team you had been paired with or simply to cut loose before a labyrinthine summer spent journeying in search of league-phase football.Borussia Dortmund were slugging out a goalless draw with Fluminense while the meat hit the grills, but “Club World Cup” is a dirty formulation in Nyon’s corridors of power. Any available screens showed action from Uefa’s own Under-21 Championship and alternative sources of entertainment roamed the pastel green lawns. A caricature artist did the rounds, stopping a...

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11 h. ago As Club World Cup hands out riches, a plan is needed for those left behind | Nick Ames

With the top-level juggernaut careering away the majority of Europe’s clubs need help and should be better rewarded for players they developWhile a dozen of Europe’s elite clubs were chasing the American dream, 170 of their less garlanded peers gathered for a barbecue next to Lake Geneva. They had converged on Uefa’s headquarters to attend the qualifying round draws for next season’s continental competitions; Tuesday night was time to get together, perhaps to speed-date representatives of the team you had been paired with or simply to cut loose before a labyrinthine summer spent journeying in search of league-phase football.Borussia Dortmund were slugging out a goalless draw with Fluminense while the meat hit the grills, but “Club World Cup” is a dirty formulation in Nyon’s corridors of power. Any available screens showed action from Uefa’s own Under-21 Championship and alternative sources of entertainment roamed the pastel green lawns. A caricature artist did the rounds, stopping a...

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11 h. ago Pride South Lanarkshire gets VisitScotland funding boost to expand festival

The event will be returning to Hamilton town centre on Saturday, August 2.

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