46 m. ago Drought fears in Europe amid reports May was world’s second hottest ever

Copernicus data shows month was 1.4C above estimated 1850-1900 average used to define pre-industrial levelIt has been an exceptionally dry spring in north-western Europe and the second warmest May ever globally, according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S).Countries across Europe, including the UK, have been hit by drought conditions in recent months, with water shortages feared unless significant rain comes this summer, and crop failures beginning to be reported by farmers. Continue reading...

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47 m. ago 4 key passport checks Brits need to do before Spain, France and Greece holidays

Brits heading on holidays to hotspots in Spain, France, Greece, Portugal, Italy and other European hotspots need to make 4 key checks now ahead of summer

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47 m. ago Man Utd transfer news: Another Ruben Amorim target rejects move as Viktor Gyokeres rift grows

Manchester United's transfer plans are in disarray after another of Ruben Amorim's targets followed Liam Delap in turning down a move to Old Trafford this summer

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77 m. ago I go to Appleby Horse Fair every year and this is what it's really like and the truth behind claims of animal abuse and antisocial behaviour

Lara Houlden, 29, loves the gathering of gypsies and travellers so much that she travelled from Lincoln to Cumbria for the annual celebration.

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2 h. ago Gardeners urged to prune common flower now to guarantee summer blooms

The rise in temperatures and the arrival of the summer season is urging gardeners to complete this simple task to ensure healthy and vibrant blooms in their garden spaces.

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4 h. ago Florian Wirtz: Liverpool on course to confirm second transfer of summer window as deal 'agreed' for midfielder

Premier League champions set to make a huge statement in the transfer market

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4 h. ago Outlander's Sam Heughan to host cocktail class at Edinburgh's International Book Festival

Outlander star Sam Heughan is set to host a cocktail masterclass in the capital this August to promote his new cocktail recipe book and fans will be able to snatch up tickets for the event very soon.

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5 h. ago Vet bought a lottery ticket to get change for a pizza tip. Then he won all the dough

McKinley Nelson, 72, bought lottery tickets to break a large bill so that he could tip a pizza restaurant

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5 h. ago Cheikh Sabaly’s clincher condemns England to sobering defeat by Senegal

Thomas Tuchel wanted smiles. He wanted a response after the lacklustre performance against Andorra in Barcelona on Saturday, albeit in a 1-0 World Cup qualifying win. What he got was another line to his brow, plenty to ponder as he begins what could be a long summer debrief. And more boos.There had been a bit of zip and character from Tuchel’s team in the final 25 minutes of regulation time. He made attacking changes, with the Nottingham Forest midfielder, Morgan Gibbs-White, showing up. Eberechi Eze, who played from the start, was good. The only problem was that Senegal were 2-1 up by then, having played around and through England far too easily. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Marks & Spencer is back online – these are my favourite fashion picks for summer

Browse the retailer’s latest fashion drop, in the wake of the cyber attack

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6 h. ago Chelsea: Borussia Dortmund make Jamie Gittens decision after failed transfer deadline day move

The 20-year-old was subject of interest from Chelsea ahead of the first summer transfer window closing

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7 h. ago Euromillions winning numbers revealed for £208m jackpot draw

National Lottery set to announce if any winning tickets have been sold in record draw

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7 h. ago Man Utd 'agree deal' for popular star to stay after nine Old Trafford exits

Manchester United have already announced a number of Old Trafford exits this summer but could soon see an out-of-contract start extend his stay at the club under Ruben Amorim

Economics

7 h. ago Arsenal encounter fresh problem in Benjamin Sesko pursuit with RB Leipzig holding firm

Sesko has emerged as a top target for Arsenal this summer

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7 h. ago Airbnb is spending $1m on NYC mayoral race hoping it can return to the city with fewer restrictions

The ad, put out online on Monday, singles out Democrats Zohran Mamdani, Scott Stringer and Brad Lander

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8 h. ago Vaclav Cerny Rangers transfer hope dashed further as Trabzonspor outline plan to meet Czech's demands

Cerny is in demand this summer following his eye-catching loan spell at Ibrox

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8 h. ago Man United's two transfer options after Bryan Mbeumo 'makes up mind with drastic U

Ruben Amorim and Manchester United are still hopeful of signing Bryan Mbeumo this summer after the player reportedly performed a 180-degree turn on his transfer priorities

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8 h. ago Why Man City have not announced Tijjani Reijnders move before transfer deadline day

Manchester City have not announced a deals for Tijjani Reijnders at the end of the first transfer window of the summer

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8 h. ago Rayan Cherki delivers Liverpool transfer blow and fulfils 'lifelong Man City dream'

Rayan Cherki has admitted he's fulfilled his lifelong dream after signing his Manchester City contract after being linked with Liverpool this summer

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8 h. ago The Fifa Club World Cup, explained: everything you wanted to know about the tournament

What is the Club World Cup, how can you watch it, and who is playing in it? All the key questions are answered hereThe 2026 World Cup is what is technically known as the Proper World Cup, for national teams. This summer’s tournament is the Club World Cup, featuring some (with the emphasis on “some”) of the world’s best domestic teams – Real Madrid, PSG, River Plate and the like. Continue reading...

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