3 h. ago Chinese renminbi strongest against dollar since Trump’s election win

Rally comes after years of weakening and is seen as signal that Beijing will allow gradual appreciation

Politics

4 h. ago Novak Djokovic v Taylor Fritz start time: When is US Open quarter

Djokovic has won all 10 matches against Fritz but he warned the American is ‘knocking on the door’ of a first win against him

Politics

5 h. ago A Mamdani 2025 win could be costly: How the leftist win could shape the 2026 midterms

Traditional Democrats have sought to distance themselves from Mamdani, including high-profile New York lawmakers who have yet to endorse the party’s NYC mayoral nominee

Politics

6 h. ago Pete Wicks speaks on Ibiza trip with Olivia Attwood that left her husband 'fuming'

In the latest episode of Staying Relevant podcast Pete Wicks admitted to co-host Sam Thompson that he knew the Ibiza trip with Olivia Attwood would be messy

Politics

6 h. ago BBC presenter admits 'I was broken' after learning mother's last words

The One Shows Alex Jones admitted she has 'goose bumps' after a guest opened up

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7 h. ago The Smashing Machine review – Dwayne Johnson only possible casting for crisis

Former pro wrestler Johnson takes on the role of man-mountain Kerr who goes into meltdown when the unthinkable happens – he losesBenny Safdie has written and directed a solid bro drama for the UFC fanbase and maybe a little way beyond. It is about the central crisis in the life of man-mountain Mark Kerr, America’s pioneering MMA and ultimate fighting champ, who in 1997 found himself in the ring, or maybe the cage, with his demons after the unthinkable humiliation of losing for the first time.This feature is in fact developed from a 2002 documentary about Kerr with the same title. He confronted his substance abuse, relationship anxieties and the question of what the heck life is for if you can’t simply win all the time. Kerr is played by Dwayne Johnson, a colossus of muscle topped off with a head the size of Indiana Jones’s boulder, a body on which the only visible fat is rippling at the nape of his neck. Johnson’s appearance is modified by close-cut frizzy hair and facial prosthetic...

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7 h. ago The Smashing Machine review – Dwayne Johnson only possible casting as crisis

Former pro wrestler Johnson takes on the role of man-mountain Kerr who goes into meltdown when the unthinkable happens – he losesBenny Safdie has written and directed a solid bro drama for the UFC fanbase and maybe a little way beyond. It is about the central crisis in the life of man-mountain Mark Kerr, America’s pioneering MMA and ultimate fighting champ, who in 1997 found himself in the ring, or maybe the cage, with his demons after the unthinkable humiliation of losing for the first time.This feature is in fact developed from a 2002 documentary about Kerr with the same title. He confronted his substance abuse, relationship anxieties and the question of what the heck life is for if you can’t simply win all the time. Kerr is played by Dwayne Johnson, a colossus of muscle topped off with a head the size of Indiana Jones’s boulder, a body on which the only visible fat is rippling at the nape of his neck. Johnson’s appearance is modified by close-cut frizzy hair and facial prosthetic...

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9 h. ago Geraint Thomas on 'crazy' professional cycling career finale in Cardiff

The last stage of Geraint Thomas's final professional route goes past Maindy, the outdoor velodrome where he learned his craft, and goes within 100 metres of his parents' house

Sport

9 h. ago Luke Donald vows familiar Europe Ryder Cup team will take ‘different angle’

Eleven players return from 2023’s win in Rome, with Rasmus Hojgaard replacing twin brother Nicolai.

Society

9 h. ago NADINE DORRIES: I've met Camilla. The way she's got even with her train groper is proof she leads by example

Yesterday, we learned that as a schoolgirl of 16 or 17, our future Queen was the victim of sexual assault while travelling alone on a train.

Politics

9 h. ago Liverpool were always going to win Alexander Isak transfer battle after decisive FSG moves

Liverpool have found new and different ways to win in the opening weeks of the Premier League season, and there is a new clear decisiveness about them in the transfer market too

Events

9 h. ago Sam Thompson in baby revelation after admitting 'I really struggled' amid tough year

Former Made in Chelsea star Sam Thompson has admitted that he is now 'getting broody', after initially 'struggling' with his new role in the family

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9 h. ago Comedy legend and Golden Balls star spotted at pub months after turning 80

Comedy legend Jasper Carrott, who shot to fame in the 1970s and hosted shows like Carrott's Lib and Golden Balls, was spotted on a double date at a Birmingham boozer

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10 h. ago Chatbots will become aggressive 'rude racists' unless you are nice to them

Unless you're nice to a chatbot, there's a high chance they could become raging racists, according to an expert who has studied the way artificial intelligence learns from humans

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10 h. ago Sam Thompson admits ‘I really struggled’ as he shares baby bombshell

Reality TV star Sam Thompson has spoken out on how he feels about having children, just months after his ex Zara McDermott shared an update with new boyfriend Louis Tomlinson on social media

Events

10 h. ago Wayne Rooney questions whether Arsenal possess key quality to win Premier League title

Arsenal dealt an early blow to their title push when they lost to Liverpool on Sunday

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11 h. ago The Chase's Darragh Ennis labels Mark Labbett 'world's worst loser' after he storms off

The Chase star Darragh Ennis has branded colleague Mark Labbett "the worst loser in the world" after the 60-year-old stormed off set when he failed to win a show

Events

11 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing's Katya Jones told 'gets better and better' in show of support by co

She's set to return to the famous ballroom this year, after the BBC confirmed its pro line-up for the 2025 series earlier this year

Culture

11 h. ago Millionaire apologises for snatching Majchrzak’s souvenir cap from young fan at US Open

Polish businessman Piotr Szczerek says: ‘I made a grave mistake’Majchrzak had given cap to boy in crowd after five-set victoryMoments after the tennis player Kamil Majchrzak celebrated the biggest win of his career at the US Open last week, he handed his cap to a beaming young boy. What happened next sparked tears, outrage, a detective hunt across social media and, finally, a grovelling apology.It came from Piotr Szczerek, a millionaire businessman from Poland, who had snatched the cap out of the boy’s hand and stuffed it into his bag. Videos of the incident showed the youngster looking deeply upset and asking: “What are you doing?” while Majchrzak – who was oblivious to the situation after his five-set victory against the ninth seed, Karen Khachanov – walked away. Continue reading...

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11 h. ago Dear gen Z, take a lesson from this zillennial: to be cringe is to be free | Eleanor Burnard

As the internet’s apex predator, zoomers are terrified of being seen as anything but a specific type of curated cool. It’s time they learned to live, laugh, loveMillennials are a generation infamous for their love of avocado toast, craft beer, Harry Potter, inventing the idea of a Disney adult and girlboss feminism. For that they’ve been subject to the brunt of our zeitgeist’s wrath in the years since.Resentful boomers began the anti-millennial crusade. That’s to be expected; older people griping about the kids is nothing new, but rather a rite of passage that signifies a healthy ecosystem within the age groups. Hell, even gen X occasionally joins in on the action. Continue reading...

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