64 h. ago Fifa urged to block ‘disarray’ of major European fixtures being played on different continents

Supporters’ groups warn against ‘dangerous precedent’Governing body to rule on La Liga call for Miami gameFifa has been urged by leading supporters’ groups to block domestic league matches from being played abroad and avoid “a Pandora’s box of disarray for football”, as the prospect of major European fixtures taking place on different continents looms large.World football’s governing body is likely to be tasked with deciding whether Villarreal face Barcelona in Miami in December after La Liga’s request to make the switch was approved and submitted by the Spanish football federation. Milan and Como are also looking to play a Serie A fixture in Perth, Western Australia, in February. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Lando Norris jokes of walking away if he wins Formula One drivers’ championship

The British driver has been locked in a head-to-head battle with McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri throughout the season

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5 d. ago UK travellers warned to check before flying as some airport liquid rules have changed

Passengers no longer need to take liquids and electronics out of their luggage - but not all airports have implemented the new systems

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5 d. ago David Gray in Hibs 'belong' statement as gutted boss urges player to book return to Europe

Hibees were floored by an injury time equaliser and extra time winner away to Legia Warsaw to leave them out of Europe just when it looked like they were about to make history by reaching the league phase.

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5 d. ago All but one EU states demand Russia ‘stop the killing’ in Ukraine as Zelenskyy urges Monday deadline for Putin meeting – Europe live

EU member states, except Hungary, sign joint statement calling out Russia’s disregard for international lawEuropean Commission president Ursula von der Leyen is in Latvia today, and has been speaking to the media in the last few minutes.Speaking alongside Latvia’s prime minister Evika Siliņa, she praised the country’s work on becoming “a true drone and anti drone powerhouse” in Europe, contributing to Nato’s security in the region bordering with Russia.We know that Europe is only safe if the eastern border is safe.“The risks your country and the other Baltic States warned us about, unfortunately, have materialised. Russia’s brutal war against Ukraine is now in its fourth year, Putin is a predator, Putin’s proxies have been targeting our societies for years with hybrid attacks, with cyber-attacks, [and] the weaponising of migrants is another example.” Continue reading...

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6 d. ago UK holidaymakers urged to check out new liquid rules as changes hit airports

The new advanced CT scanners combine computer image processing with X-rays, which is a huge improvement for speeding up security waiting times.

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6 d. ago Urgent search for British man, 66, who vanished in Marbella nearly two weeks ago

The man, named in an alert as Andrew JW, has been missing for nearly two weeks

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1 week ago Russian Uber driver with fake licence headbutts American CEO and knocks him out cold

WARNING, DISTRESSING CONTENT: CEO Bryan Kobel, 45, claimed that he tried to cancel his Uber ride with Vadim Uliumdzhiev after the driver said he couldn't have his support dog in the car

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1 week ago Parents urged to check school bag as there is a rule many don't know

An expert has warned you could cause trouble unless you carry out a simple check at the start of the year

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2 w. ago 'I took a driverless taxi in LA as tech giants prepare to bring them to UK'

An army of driverless 'robotaxis' is heading for UK shores after taking to the roads in the US - the Mirror's Jeremy Armstrong took one for a spin in Los Angeles

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2 w. ago DWP urges people to check bank accounts in coming days after rule change

The summer bank holiday is likely to affect the payment dates for thousands of DWP claimants

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2 w. ago Can Europe’s leaders drag Trump’s Ukraine policy back on track? – Today in Focus Extra podcast

The Guardian’s senior international correspondent Julian Borger on why a ‘dream team’ of Europe’s leaders will flank Zelensky today as he travels to Washington. Can they convince Trump to listen to the Ukrainian president?Last week, the US president, Donald Trump, flew to Anchorage, Alaska, to meet the Russian president, Vladimir Putin. All guns blazing, Trump promised there would be consequences if he did not get the ceasefire he had come for. But after spending three hours in the subartic chill with Putin, a former KGB handler, he seemed to change. He said he agreed with Putin that a long-term peace settlement was more urgent than a ceasefire, and ruled out Ukraine joining Nato.Europe’s key leaders have responded by ripping up their schedules and insisting on joining Volodymyr Zelenskyy as he travels to Washington for his own meeting with Trump, the Guardian’s senior international correspondent Julian Borger explains. Helen Pidd asks what hope this “dream team” of leaders has of c...

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2 w. ago Man in his 70s is arrested after mobility scooter driver 'punched in the head'

Northumbria Police were called to reports of a serious assault on Whiteleas Way roundabout in South Shields just before 3.30pm on Saturday.

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2 w. ago Putin's last trick? As Trump urges Zelensky to fold and European leaders dash to Washington, Ukraine claims suicidal Russian 'fakery' missions could seal its fate

Russian commanders are reportedly forcing troops to risk their lives in suicidal flag-painting missions, sending small groups to the frontline villages to raise the Russian flag.

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2 w. ago BREAKING: PGMOL issue statement after Eberechi Eze's goal vs Chelsea controversially ruled out after VAR

Eberechi Eze looked to have fired Crystal Palace in front against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge but his free-kick goal was controversially ruled out following a VAR check

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2 w. ago PGMOL issue statement after Eberechi Eze's goal vs Chelsea controversially ruled out

Eberechi Eze looked to have fired Crystal Palace in front against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge but his free-kick goal was controversially ruled out following a VAR check

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2 w. ago Man in his 70s arrested after mobility scooter driver allegedly punched in head

A man in his 70s was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent, police said

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2 w. ago Drivers heading for Europe urged to check rules, and make sure they're covered

Experts say there is a six-point checklist many drivers will need to complete before crossing the Channel

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2 w. ago Putin demands Ukraine withdrawal from eastern Donetsk as price of ending war

Trump urges European leaders to drop efforts for ceasefire after failing to win over Russian president in Alaska

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2 w. ago Trump to meet Zelenskyy as Europe urges US to offer security guarantees

US president invites Ukrainian counterpart to Washington on Monday after failing to secure ceasefire from Vladimir Putin

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