4 h. ago America is no longer our ally but a predator and a bully. My message to Europe's leaders: stick together and prepare for war, writes GENERAL SIR RICHARD SHIRREFF

It may have sounded like a joke when in 2019 Trump raised the prospect of acquiring Greenland from the Kingdom of Denmark. But seven years on and the rubber has hit the road.

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8 h. ago A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms review – this is the Game of Thrones we all need now

The real world is way worse than Westeros – so why not let this heartwarming underdog tale of a simple soul and his ethereal squire be your safe space‘Bless their little cotton socks!” is not a response one expects to have to any of the inhabitants of Westeros, the land of the bloody, violent, incestuous and often depraved series of Game of Thrones. But the endearing protagonists of the latest spin-off of the franchise, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, invite it.Their names, as in the George RR Martin novellas on which the series is based, are Dunk – short for Ser Duncan the Tall – and Egg. Dunk (Peter Claffey, a suitably tall former Irish rugby union player, last seen in Bad Sisters) was squire to a hedge – non-noble – knight, Ser Arlan of Pennytree (Danny Webb), who took the boy under his wing but never quite got round to knighting the man before dying. We first meet Dunk burying his mentor under an old elm tree and taking up his arms against the sea of troubles that are about to e...

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10 h. ago Nathan Aspinall says 'I'm not stupid' as he offers revealing insight into darts' debut in Saudi Arabia

Stockport star Aspinall offers a fascinating look into the night darts arrived in the Kingdom

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11 h. ago Newsboy's horse racing selections for Tuesday's three meetings, including Southwell Nap

Newsboy expects a William Knight-trained four-year-old to score again at Southwell in the 6.30 and he also rates a Olly Murphy hurdler to break his maiden at Leicester in the 2.32

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12 h. ago Everything we know so far about Egg in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms episode 1 introduces mysterious stable boy Egg, whom Ser Duncan the Tall meets on his journey.

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12 h. ago How many episodes are there in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms?

The first episode of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms has arrived and Game of Thrones fans are already eager for more.

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13 h. ago In full: What Norway’s leader told Trump to warrant furious reaction over Nobel Peace Prize and Greenland

Norway shared its full exchange with Donald Trump after the US president refused to rule out invading Greenland and is now weighing tariffs on allies including the United Kingdom

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16 h. ago Heather Knight not ready to 'hang up boots' despite new London Spirit role

Heather Knight not ready to 'hang up boots' despite new London Spirit role  ESPN

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17 h. ago Asda is selling new £2 chocolate spread and Creme Egg fans will be happy

This Asda chocolate spread is going viral on Facebook because shoppers believe it looks like the inside of a Creme Egg – and they're seriously excited about it

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19 h. ago How tall is A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms star Peter Claffey?

Many viewers are keen to know more about the star of the Game of Thrones spin-off series

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20 h. ago The Game of Thrones prequel is out today – here’s where to watch

The co-creator reveals what we can expect from the series

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22 h. ago How to watch A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms in the UK? Start time and channel details

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms will be riding onto your TV screen very soon! 👀📺

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24 h. ago Peter Claffey on his journey from pro rugby to leading the new Game of Thrones spinoff: ‘I had a bit of a meltdown’

A few years ago, Peter Claffey was playing rugby professionally in Ireland. Now his towering stature is being put to good use as the aptly-named Ser Duncan the Tall in ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’. He talks to Tom Murray about sport versus acting, being ‘a complete nerd’ and his struggles with severe anxiety

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41 h. ago Shoppers rejoice as Terry's Chocolate Orange product back in stores

The iconic Terry's Chocolate Orange Cream Egg has returned to supermarkets including Tesco, Sainsbury's, Co-op and Iceland ahead of Easter

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44 h. ago A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: what actually happened at jousting tournaments?

From partying late into the night to dressing up in fancy armour, here’s what really went down

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44 h. ago EU ambassadors summoned for emergency talks after Trump threatens tariffs over Greenland

European leaders say tariff threat ‘unacceptable’ as Trump escalates plan for the US to acquire Greenland Some more from the UK’s culture secretary Lisa Nandy on Greenland this morning.Speaking to Sky News, she said:As the prime minister has very clearly said we disagree with this decision.We’re going to go and have that conversation with our American counterparts, and while we’re having that conversation with them, we’re also going to be talking about the security of the United Kingdom and the United States and how our interests are better served by working together. Continue reading...

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60 h. ago Harry Maguire has last laugh over Roy Keane as Man United star delivers perfect response

Roy Keane was quick to criticise Harry Maguire in the build-up to Saturday's Manchester Derby, only to be left with egg on his face as United secured a 2-0 win over their bitter rivals

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63 h. ago Sky's A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: What to expect from Game of Thrones prequel

A television prequel series in the Game of Thrones universe will be airing on Sky/Now soon. Here's all you need to know about the show created by George R.R. Martin and Ira Parker

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68 h. ago The 6 London plays you should book now: from Dracula to Deep Azure

Cynthia Erivo playing a vampire. Beverly Knight playing a rock’n’roll pioneer. Michael Sheen in a Thornton Wilder play. There’s big things coming to the stage

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68 h. ago Couple buy abandoned house without looking inside – they were left astounded

Ryan Knight and Jen Peters-McKnight's renovation video went viral with 2 million views after discovering 'tonnes and tonnes of junk' inside their Pink House auction purchase

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