48 m. ago Man City set to complete surprise transfer after goalkeeper exit confirmed

Scott Carson has left Manchester City after six years at the Etihad but the club are already close to signing his replacement.

Politics

49 m. ago 'Neither Reform nor the Tories give a damn about us Muslim females. They are just using the burka to incite hatred'

Zia Yusuf left Reform last week over calls to ban the burkha, but is now back in the Farage fold, but those who pick on minorities should not be trusted. Ever - writes Yasmin Alibhai-Brown

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49 m. ago The 'relaxing' Scottish city hotel you can stay in for better than half price

It is housed in a Victorian building that dates back to 1845.

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52 m. ago Moment police chase county lines drugs gang across 17th century estate before officers ram car in field

Officers were hot on the trails of Connor Darwent, 27, wanted on suspicion of supplying Class A drugs when they spotted him driving on the A46 towards Lincoln.

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52 m. ago Reform UK backs plan to put swift bricks in every new home in England

Party joins MPs across political spectrum in supporting bird conservation amendment similar to one blocked by LabourReform UK has joined MPs from across the political spectrum in supporting an amendment to provide every new home in England with at least one “swift brick” to help endangered cavity-nesting birds, after a similar amendment was blocked by Labour in the committee stage.Richard Tice , a former housing developer and the Reform deputy leader, said his party’s MPs would support a revised amendment tabled by Labour’s Barry Gardiner to incorporate the measure in the government’s increasingly controversial planning bill. Continue reading...

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55 m. ago England XI vs Senegal: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injury latest for friendly

Thomas Tuchel to make changes for Nottingham clash after lacklustre Three Lions win over Andorra

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62 m. ago Who is Alima Gagigo? Here's everything we know about the Love Islander from Glasgow

The Love Island star went to university in Glasgow and still lives in the city.

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67 m. ago US hoping for ‘handshake’ from China at trade talks; takeover flurry in the City – business live

US hoping to get handshake from China over access to rare earths, at meeting in London todayThe presence of US commerce secretary Howard Lutnick at today’s talks in London is seen as directly related to China’s export ban on rare earth minerals and permanent magnets, critical in aerospace, military and semi-conductor companies worldwide, my colleague Lisa O’Carroll reports.After the call between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping last week, their first since Trump’s inauguration in January, the US said Xi had agreed to resume shipments of rare earths to the US, breaking the logjam needed for talks to resume. Continue reading...

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67 m. ago Can you spot the number 725 in this puzzle within 7 seconds? Challenge yourself!

A brain teaser has left many scratching their heads as they search for the odd number out - so can you spot the number 725 in the image in just seven seconds?

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74 m. ago DWP confirms qualifying period for Winter Fuel Payments of up to £300 this year

All pensioners in England and Wales will automatically receive the one-off payment this winter.

Economics

76 m. ago Chicken wine: UK shoppers spot new canned version of viral La Vieille Ferme

You can now buy the summer favourite wine in a can 🍷

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77 m. ago Takeover fever grips City as three UK firms receive US offers

Alphawave, Oxford Ionics and Spectris targeted as flagging share prices leave British companies vulnerableBusiness live – latest updatesAmerican investors are poised to snap up three companies listed on the London Stock Exchange for a combined value of more than £5bn, as flagging share prices leave British companies vulnerable to takeovers.Alphawave, which is one of the few semiconductor companies listed in the UK, received an offer worth 183p a share from the US rival Qualcomm and on Monday the British company’s board recommended the deal to shareholders after months of talks. Continue reading...

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80 m. ago Romeo Beckham, 22, steps out with stunning German model Caroline Daur, 30, as they leave Paris hotel party in the early hours

Romeo Beckham has been spotted out with German model Caroline Daur, just weeks after his split from girlfriend Kim Turnbull.

Society

87 m. ago German politician invites the entire country to 'educational' nudist swinger holiday and 'training camp with outdoor sex'

Julien Ferrat, city councilor of Mannheim, has invited his entire country to join him on a nudist swinger holiday in southern France in his efforts to promote 'niche tourism'.

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95 m. ago Bukayo Saka: Arsenal winger to make England return against Senegal after injury worry

Gunners star was not risked against Andorra after knock suffered on final day of season limited his ability to train

Events

96 m. ago Diddy trial live: Hear chilling voice notes mogul sent 'victim' after she denied twisted 'freak off'

Sean ' Diddy ' Combs's trial for sex trafficking and racketeering is entering its fifth week on Monday in New York City after the court heard chilling voice notes from the rapper.

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97 m. ago Norwich City confirm interest in Swansea City's Harry Darling as boss and chief speak out

Swansea City defender Harry Darling is out of contract this summer in south Wales

Economics

1 hour ago 'I made Cristiano Ronaldo cry after his touchline message – but I'm a Premier League flop'

Cristiano Ronaldo helped Portugal win the Nations League final on Sunday, but former Swansea City striker Eder also admitted how he inspired his winning goal at Euro 2016

Politics

1 hour ago Nigel Farage struggles to name an 'inspirational' Welsh person as he talks up Reform taking power in Cardiff

The party leader said that his party was the only real alternative to Labour in the Senedd as he spoke in Port Talbot ahead of elections next May.

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1 hour ago Yoshitomo Nara review: cutesy terrors swear, smoke, play guitar and burn down houses

Hayward Gallery, LondonThe Japanese artist’s instantly recognisable delinquent infants fill a huge show that also includes more sombre – and still angry – work made since the Fukushima disasterThere’s a video online of 100 kids playing football against three adult pros. The kids get absolutely annihilated. But they’d do a whole lot better if they were more like the menacing, knife-wielding little terrors who populate Japanese artist Yoshitomo Nara’s world. Try dribbling past a toddler when he’s just jabbed a shiv in your calf, Lionel Messi.For 40 years now Nara has been dealing in cutesy kitsch with a vicious edge. His paintings and drawings of adorably bug-eyed little nippers are singularly Nara: love it or hate it, he’s carved out his own instantly recognisable aesthetic path. Continue reading...

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