77 m. ago Carlos Baleba's true feelings hint at Manchester United transfer decision over £100m move

Brighton and Hove Albion midfielder Carlos Baleba looks to be the new long-term target for Manchester United as they aim to strengthen the middle of the pitch

Economics

93 m. ago Netflix true war film leaves viewers 'absolutely speechless' as they rate it 10/10

Netflix subscribers have been left in tears after watching the true war film as they urge everyone to check it out immediately - with some even proclaiming it to be the 'best movie' ever

Events

2 h. ago African Union joins calls to end use of Mercator map that shrinks continent’s size

Member states back Correct the Map campaign that urges governments and organisations to use more accurate mapThe African Union has backed a campaign to end the use by governments and international organisations of the 16th-century Mercator map of the world in favour of one that more accurately displays Africa’s size.Created by the cartographer Gerardus Mercator for navigation, the projection distorts continent sizes, enlarging areas near the poles like North America and Greenland while shrinking Africa and South America. “It might seem to be just a map, but in reality, it is not,” the African Union Commission deputy chair, Selma Malika Haddadi, told Reuters, saying the Mercator fostered a false impression that Africa was “marginal”, despite being the world’s second-largest continent by area, with more than 1 billion people. The union has 55 member states. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Wales' oldest man says 'we absolutely cannot forget' as he recalls VJ Day

Owen Filer, 105, didn't meet his newborn son for nine months as he was serving in India

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3 h. ago Jesus bible prophecy could be true as 'Redemption of Zion' coin unearthed

An ancient coin from an era prophesied by Jesus in the bible has been unearthed – discovered in Israel the coin sheds light on a turbulent time in history and the destruction of the Second Temple

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5 h. ago Netflix viewers hail true war film as 'best movie' ever made with 10/10 rating

Netflix subscribers have been urged to check out a true war movie on the screaming service - as viewers rate it 10/10 and say it has stayed in their minds for months after watching it

Events

5 h. ago Lewis McGrillen to fight PFL newcomer Caolan Loughran after release from UFC

Lewis McGrillen will face former UFC fighter Caolan Loughran on the Irishman's PFL debut later this year

Sport

5 h. ago Moses Itauma has the pefect opponent to prove he is on course to be next great heavyweight

Moses Itauma faces the challenge of Dillian Whyte in a heavyweight clash in Saudi Arabia as the upcoming star looks to prove himself worth of becoming a great champion in the division

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6 h. ago King Charles uses moving VJ Day address to send stark warning about 'war's true cost' on 80th anniversary of victory over Japan in WW2

Charles also significantly acknowledged the devastation caused by the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki which led to Japan 's surrender.

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7 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing announces Ross King and Karen Carney for 2025 series

Emmy-winning presenter says joining the show is a ‘dream come true’

Culture

8 h. ago China and Britain shared a mission to fight aggression and fascism. And we can work together today | Zheng Zeguang

As we remember VJ Day, let us also recall a spirit that can help us combat regional instability and climate changeZheng Zeguang is Chinese ambassador to the UKThis year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese people’s war of resistance against Japanese aggression and the world anti-fascist war. On Friday, there will be a two-minute silence at noon in the UK to honour the 80th anniversary of VJ Day. This is a moment not only for solemn remembrance, but also for reflection on the enduring bonds forged in the crucible of history – bonds that continue to resonate in our world today.At the darkest hour of the second world war, China and the UK fought on different fronts but shared a common mission: to defend humanity against fascism and aggression. Millions of lives were lost, cities razed, and families torn apart. Yet in that darkness, courage and solidarity illuminated the way forward. The Chinese and British peoples stood shoulder to shoulder, united by sacrifice and ...

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11 h. ago 'I flew with Princess Anne and will never forget her savage response to RAF pilot'

EXCLUSIVE: Former royal chef Darren McGrady, who previously worked for Queen Elizabeth II, shared an anecdote about the "fantastic" Princess Royal ahead of her 75th birthday this Friday

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11 h. ago He was a 'nice guy' and a café regular, then his true nature came out

Jitander Mistry has been jailed

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12 h. ago Sam Goodman opens up on ‘tough few months’ after Naoya Inoue fight cancellations

Goodman will fight for a world title for the first time against Nick Ball this weekend, but still rues his cancelled bouts with undisputed star Inoue

Politics

14 h. ago ‘Historical amnesia’: Indonesia’s fight over plan to amend history books

Anger the controversial plan coincides with anime flag movement, seen as a critique on the decline of democratic freedoms under President PrabowoIndonesia has delayed plans to publish a set of controversial history books amid backlash from historians and activists who have accused the project of being an attempt to downplay past atrocities, and represents “historical amnesia”.In May Indonesia’s culture minister Fadli Zon announced the planned release of a 10-volume “official history” project. The set of new books would remove colonial bias, feature updated research, promote national pride and have a “positive” tone, he said. Continue reading...

Culture

17 h. ago Ukraine cause akin to Second World War Allies, Starmer says before Alaska talks

The Prime Minister told veterans Volodymyr Zelensky’s war against Russia has the same values as the fight against the Axis powers.

Events

18 h. ago Green leadership hopefuls set out fight for frustrated Labour supporters’ votes

Adrian Ramsay and Ellie Chowns face Zack Polanski in the Green Party leadership contest.

Politics

20 h. ago Moses Itauma makes 'greatness' promise but refuses to 'overlook' Dillian Whyte

Moses Itauma has been destined for big things in the sport of boxing, but faces his toughest of his career so far on Saturday against Dillian Whyte

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20 h. ago Moses Itauma vs Dillian Whyte: Fight time, undercard, latest odds, prediction, ring walks

British heavyweights collide in hotly-anticipated clash this weekend

Sport

21 h. ago Teacher spotted underage pupils drinking at pub beset by issues

An assault, 'large fight', and numerous instances of underage drinking were reported within a matter of weeks

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