28 m. ago Manchester United handed Marcus Rashford transfer update as 'dream deal' prepared

The latest Man Utd transfer news and gossip amid continued speculation on Marcus Rashford.

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30 m. ago Emma Raducanu reveals real reason she burst into tears after win: 'Pretty bad news'

Emma Raducanu was teary after match point against Ann Li at Eastbourne, having come from behind to progress into the second round in the pre-Wimbledon tournament

Politics

30 m. ago Crunch vote on benefits curbs 'could be delayed' as panicking Rachel Reeves begs Labour rebels not to 'devastate' government

Keir Starmer is looking down the barrel of a huge rebellion with around 130 MPs having signed an amendment that would effectively kill off the plans.

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34 m. ago Real Madrid confirm Rodrygo asking price as Arsenal handed major transfer boost

Arsenal are eyeing a move for Real Madrid winger Rodrygo and reports from Spain are claiming that the LaLiga giants could be tempted to sell the Brazilian for around £76.8million

Economics

36 m. ago Tesla’s EU sales slump continues; China’s premier warns global trade tensions ‘intensifying’ – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsShares in UK defence Babcock have surged 13% at the start of trading, after it upgraded its medium-term forecasts and hailed a ‘new era’ for defence (see earlier post).After several turbulent sessions, the financial markets seem calm this morning, as the Israel-Iran ceasefire holds.‘’Optimism about the fragile ceasefire holding between Iran and Israel has bubbled through markets, lifting equities, but more doubts are now creeping in about the truce holding.Wall Street rose in a relief wave, pushing the S&P 500 close to record highs. Sentiment has held up in Asia and European indices largely look set for a positive start to trading. Nevertheless, a little more uncertainty is seeping in. A leaked report from US Intelligence casting doubt on the effectiveness of the US strikes in crippling Tehran’s nuclear capabilities, has led to some worries that military action could resume. Continue reading...

Events

39 m. ago Chelsea: Enzo Maresca hints at summer exit for Christopher Nkunku amid Manchester United links

Nkunku has been linked with a move to Old Trafford that would see Alejandro Garnacho join Chelsea

Sport

41 m. ago Babcock hails ‘new era of defence’ as global threats prompt greater spending

The London-listed company reported higher profits and raised its financial outlook.

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46 m. ago Tommy Fury reveals Jake Paul rematch timeline as Brit sends rival chilling warning

Ever since their first encounter, the pair have chased an rematch - with Fury insisting a sequel could in fact happen sooner rather than later

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52 m. ago Eden Blackman death: Celebs Go Dating star dies after ‘long illness’, aged 57

Dating expert first rose to fame as a love guru on the all-star dating show in 2016

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52 m. ago Benjamin Nygren to Celtic transfer has Nordsjaelland chief counting the cost of exit

Nygren is on his way to Glasgow's east end for a bargain fee of £1.3million

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55 m. ago Chelsea: Wesley Fofana will not be added to Blues' Club World Cup squad, Enzo Maresca confirms

The Frenchman has struggled with injury throughout his Chelsea tenure

Sport

56 m. ago Watch Eden Blackman’s last Celebs Go Dating appearance after star’s death announced

Watch the final moment that Celebs Go Dating relationship expert Eden Blackman appeared on the Channel 4 show, following the news of the star’s death aged 57.

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57 m. ago Get Frankie Bridge’s Italian Riviera style with River Island midi skirt for just £39

Loose Women star rocks Italian Riviera chic with River Island skirt.

Economics

57 m. ago Spear and loathing: 20 years since tackle on Brian O’Driscoll that changed rugby

Mealamu and Umaga’s slam-dunking of the Lions captain was typical of the game’s wild west years but it proved a watershed – and the hurt still lingersBrian O’Driscoll is sick of talking about it. Tana Umaga says anyone still asking needs to put it behind them. But here we are, 20 years to the day since the tackle that ties them together – and people do still want to talk about it.That moment – in the first minute of the first Test of the Lions series against New Zealand – still pops up on TikTok and YouTube feeds, still sparks arguments on Reddit threads, still leads hour-long podcasts when players reminisce about how they saw it. And it still inspires articles like this one, long after the men involved have made up and moved on. Continue reading...

Politics

57 m. ago Saipan film to reopen old wounds between Roy Keane and Mick McCarthy ultras

Drama-biopic starring Steve Coogan will reignite a row that split Irish football fans but there are good signs for its artistic meritWatching the teaser trailer for Saipan before its cinematic release later this summer called to mind that episode of Friends in which it is revealed Joey leaves his copy of The Shining in a freezer whenever it becomes too scary for him to continue reading. While 23 years may have passed since Roy Keane’s fabled eruption on the eponymous volcanic speck in the western Pacific, it is hard to get past the feeling that the makers of this drama-biopic might have been better off leaving the most seismic row in Irish football history and its accompanying media frenzy hidden among the frozen peas, ice-cream and portions of batch-cooked lasagne. Instead it is about to be sent out into a public domain where it will almost certainly reopen old and, in many cases, still festering wounds.Everyone of a certain age with a passing interest in football has their own ver...

Politics

59 m. ago Sadiq Khan leads huge Labour revolt against Keir Starmer's benefit cuts that will 'destroy financial safety net'

City Hall warned that disabled Londoners face losses of between £3,800 and £5,700 a year if Labour reforms approved

Economics

62 m. ago Man Utd transfer news: Bryan Mbeumo holds talks over £60m move as star wants to stay put

Manchester United are looking to get a number of deals over the line this summer with Ruben Amorim keen to have a new-look squad in place for his first pre-season at the club

Economics

62 m. ago Hollyoaks star says 'job here is done' as they confirm surprise exit after two years

Rita Simons has announced she will be leaving the Channel 4 soap

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66 m. ago Celebs Go Dating star dies after 'long illness' as tributes paid to 'unique energy'

Eden Blackman was one of the original dating coaches on the E4 reality series

Events

68 m. ago Eighteen youths with learning disabilities graduate from this year’s Project SEARCH programme

Since starting in 2010, almost 300 youngsters have taken part in Project SEARCH in Lanarkshire, gaining valuable skills and work experience to help them find jobs.

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