74 m. ago Champions Liverpool start with a win but Antoine Semenyo incident mars opener

The Reds squandered a two-goal lead on an emotional night at Anfield.

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1 hour ago Popular detective favourite to play lead in Death in Paradise

The show is set to be called Death in Benidorm

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2 h. ago Fans fume as faulty TV coverage causes them to miss first goal of Premier League season

Liverpool took a first-half lead against Bournemouth in the first game of the new Premier League season but some supporters complained about coverage of the match

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4 h. ago CIA files blowing the lid off Ark of the Covenant mystery are described as an 'Indiana Jones moment'

The Ark of the Covenant, a millennia-old biblical artifact shrouded in mystery, has once again captured global attention with new revelations that may lead to its hidden location.

Politics

4 h. ago Court lifts block on Trump’s mass firings at top US consumer watchdog

Judge previously blocked president from laying off 1,500 employees at the Consumer Financial Protection BureauA federal appeals court set the stage for the Trump administration to resume firings at the top US consumer watchdog, ruling in a split decision that a lower court lacked jurisdiction in temporarily blocking the mass layoffs.The ruling will not take immediate effect, the court said on Friday, to allow lawyers representing workers at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and consumer groups to file for a review of the case by the full circuit court of appeals for the District of Columbia. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Couple hoping to open restaurant told they can't offer takeaway service

Council officers said it would lead to 'indiscriminate' parking nearby and planning inspector agrees

Politics

4 h. ago London stocks dragged down by financials after US lawmaker calls for StanChart probe

London stocks dragged down by financials after US lawmaker calls for StanChart probe  Reuters

Politics

5 h. ago Salford crisis deepens with Wakefield match cancelled over welfare concerns

Red Devils have only two senior players availableCOO Claire Bradbury accused ownership of misogynyThe crisis at Salford Red Devils has deepened on and off the field in the past 24 hours. On Thursday, their chief operating officer claimed she had resigned after the club’s ­ownership suggested she “sleep with someone at the RFL” to ­alleviate their financial issues and on Friday the club’s Super League game against Wakefield on Sunday was cancelled.The Red Devils have been embroiled in controversy for most of 2025, following a takeover by a consortium led by Dario Berta. Players and staff have repeatedly been paid late, most of their first-team squad have left and the club is in court next month over an unpaid tax bill of almost £700,000. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Salford’s Wakefield clash called off after Red Devils failed to raise team

Salford have lost a number of top players in recent weeks due to their ongoing financial turmoil.

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5 h. ago Deadly ‘sloth virus’ detected in UK for first time as health watchdog issues urgent warning

The tropical malaria-like disease can lead to meningitis and in rare cases death, the UKHSA has warned

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5 h. ago Hit and run driver who killed unborn baby in collision as mother walked to work jailed

Ranju Joseph was hit by reckless driver Ashir Shahid while crossing the road in Bamber Bridge, Lancashire, and her unborn son Olive died just hours later following an emergency C-section

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6 h. ago Taylor Swift and Blake Lively 'not speaking' as fans say singer's new song Ruin the Friendship targets actress

Taylor Swift has reportedly cut off communication with Blake Lively as she gears up to release a new album fans believe contains a diss track aimed at the actress, following a rocky turn in their friendship.

Events

6 h. ago Cut back on these two things to meet blood pressure guidelines

High blood pressure can lead to a life-threatening heart attack or stroke

Events

6 h. ago Shameless hit and run driver who killed pregnant woman's unborn baby jailed

Ashir Shahid, 20, crashed into pregnant Ranju Joseph as she walked across a pedestrian crossing in Bamber Bridge, Lancashire, badly injuring her and killing her unborn child

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6 h. ago CIA's Ark of the Covenant quest revived as new revelations point to hidden location of biblical 'super weapon'

The Ark of the Covenant, a millennia-old biblical artifact shrouded in mystery, has once again captured global attention with new revelations that may lead to its hidden location.

Events

7 h. ago Jacob Bethell to become youngest man to captain England in Ireland series

Bethell will lead England in three T20s with regular white-ball skipper Harry Brook rested

Politics

7 h. ago Mikel Arteta insists Arsenal can finally strike title gold if they ‘keep digging’

Gyökeres and Zubimendi likely to start at Old TraffordMartin Ødegaard unanimous choice to stay as captainMikel Arteta has insisted Arsenal will strike gold if they “keep digging” as they start their push to win a first Premier League title since 2004 with a trip to Manchester United on Sunday.In May, Arsenal became the first club to finish as runners-up in three successive Premier League campaigns but have spent almost £200m on players this summer. Viktor Gyökeres is expected to lead the line against United and the midfielder Martín Zubimendi is also likely to make his debut. Continue reading...

Sport

7 h. ago Illegal car meet at Trafford Centre turns into expensive evening as dozens hit with fines

'These car meets are extremely dangerous and a huge risk to our residents'

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7 h. ago Bioethanol plant deems lack of Government support an ‘act of economic self

Vivergo Fuels says it will have to close its Hull plant after the decision not to provide financial backing.

Economics

7 h. ago 10,000 motorists issued urgent warning to stop driving cars immediately in 'code

The 'stop-drive' notice has been extended to scores more UK drivers after a previous recall affected tens of thousands

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