76 m. ago Thomas Tuchel wary of physical demands on his England players

‘The tournaments are played after a long season’Head coach preparing for Andorra World Cup qualifierThomas Tuchel is determined to find the answer to England’s physical problems after gruelling Premier League campaigns, having noted that the team were “most comfortable” in terms of recent tournaments at the mid-season Qatar World Cup in 2022.The head coach, who is preparing here for Saturday’s World Cup qualifier against Andorra, wants to harness the traditional virtues of the English game – namely pace, strength and aggression. But he is aware that searing temperatures await at many of the venues for the finals in the US, Canada and Mexico next summer and, as such, it will be vital to be able to play in different styles. Continue reading...

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85 m. ago UK’s biggest ever £210m jackpot still up for grabs as Euromillions winning numbers revealed

Jackpot still to play for on Tuesday after no winning tickets purchased ahead of Friday night’s draw, with seven players eligible for second-tier prize

Economics

92 m. ago US supreme court rules Doge can access social security data during legal challenge

Key player in Trump’s drive to slash federal workforce keeps access to sensitive records including family court and mental health recordsThe US supreme court on Friday permitted the so-called “department of government efficiency” (Doge), a key player in Donald Trump’s drive to slash the federal workforce, broad access to the personal information of millions of Americans in Social Security Administration data systems while a legal challenge plays out.At the request of the justice department, the justices put on hold Maryland-based US district judge Ellen Hollander’s order that had largely blocked Doge’s access to “personally identifiable information” in data such as medical and financial records while litigation proceeds in a lower court. Hollander found that allowing Doge unfettered access likely would violate a federal privacy law. Continue reading...

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95 m. ago Tottenham players 'are left FURIOUS' by Ange Postecoglou sacking

Postecoglou returned from a holiday in Greece to learn his fate and Spurs issued a statement to explain the decision had been taken after a review of performances and 'significant reflection'.

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98 m. ago Tottenham stars show Ange Postecoglou support after controversial sacking: 'We made history'

Spurs players quickly take to social media to offer their thanks and gratitude to Europa League-winning boss

Culture

1 hour ago Scotland player ratings vs Iceland: The stunted force, bag of nerves, the unlikely creator and nightmare 2/10

Here’s how The Scotsman rated the Scotland players out of 10 in the international friendly defeat to Iceland at Hampden.

Sport

3 h. ago First Tottenham star breaks silence to respond to Ange Postecoglou sacking

Ange Postecoglou has been removed from his post as Tottenham head coach just weeks after winning the Europa League and one player has shared a tribute on social media

Politics

3 h. ago Tottenham stars break silence to respond to brutal Ange Postecoglou sacking

Ange Postecoglou has been removed from his post as Tottenham head coach just weeks after winning the Europa League and a number of players have shared a tribute on social media

Politics

4 h. ago Patrick Stewart tackles creeping Rangers concern over Leeds involvement as Crystal Palace example rings alarm bells

Patrick Stewart has shot down fears Rangers’ links with Leeds could threaten their European involvement.

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5 h. ago The angelic toddler who became a Muslim terrorist: Full story of how teen became a 'stone

Nathan Ruth went from tousle-haired toddler to teen terrorist. While few will recognise his name, among those tasked with guarding him in jail the 18-year-old already has a fearsome reputation.

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5 h. ago Fears Elon Musk could name Prince Andrew after Donald Trump feud Epstein 'bomb'

Fears are growing over Elon Musk's next possible move after he claimed Trump was named in the Epstein files - There is no suggestion Trump knew of any crimes or participated in any criminal behaviour

Politics

5 h. ago Tottenham: Emotion of Bilbao can't save Ange Postecoglou as head rules heart for Daniel Levy

Worst-ever Premier League finish exposed Postecoglou’s flaws but Australian goes out a Spurs great after ending 17-year wait for trophy

Politics

5 h. ago Trump and Musk’s allies urge reconciliation after damaging split

Tech industry fears commercial and political damage from breakdown in relationship between Tesla boss and US president

Politics

5 h. ago Jamie Oliver reveals how cooking saved him from prison and calls for urgent Dyslexia screening and teacher training reform

Jamie Oliver has revealed that if he had not discovered cooking, he might have ended up in prison.

Society

5 h. ago Money can’t buy him love: Republicans give Elon Musk the cold shoulder

The billionaire’s acrimonious blow-up with Trump is a time to choose sides – and legislators are toeing the Maga lineUS politics live – latest updatesElon Musk may believe his money bought the presidential election and the House of the Representatives for the Republicans. But he is discovering painfully and quickly that it has not bought him love, loyalty or even fear among many GOP members of Congress on Capitol Hill.Faced with the choice of siding with Musk, the world’s richest man, or Donald Trump, after the two staged a public relationship breakdown for the ages on Thursday, most Republicans went with the man in the Oval Office, who has shown an unerring grasp of the tactics of political intimidation and who remains the world’s most powerful figure even without the boss of Tesla and SpaceX by his side. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Fortnite live event start time and everything we know about the Death Star Sabotage climax

The Fortnite Death Star Sabotage event is set to be a huge climax to the Galactic Battle mini-season, allowing players to finally take down the Death Star and defeat the Empire

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5 h. ago Ange Postecoglou reacts to Tottenham sacking with heartfelt statement

“We are forever connected” Postecoglou tells Spurs fans after Europa League triumph not enough to save his job

Politics

6 h. ago The angelic toddler who became a Muslim terrorist: Full story of 'stone

Nathan Ruth went from tousle-haired toddler to teen terrorist. While few will recognise his name, among those tasked with guarding him in jail the 18-year-old already has a fearsome reputation.

Events

6 h. ago Tottenham sack Ange Postecoglou as head coach despite Europa League glory

Victory in Bilbao fails to save Australian’s jobThomas Frank among candidates to take overAnge Postecoglou has been sacked by Tottenham despite winning the Europa League. That European trophy, a first for 41 years, could not prevent him from being removed after a Premier League campaign in which Spurs lost 22 of their 38 games and finished 17th.Postecoglou departs after exactly two seasons in charge, leaving his successor with the benefit of Champions League football next season. Daniel Levy, the club chair and a minority owner, will now seek to appoint a 14th permanent manager in 24 years at the boardroom helm. The club have met with intermediaries to discuss a potential move for Brentford’s Thomas Frank. Continue reading...

Sport

6 h. ago Tottenham sack Ange Postecoglou and weigh up move for £10m Thomas Frank

Europa League triumph fails to save manager’s jobSpurs say it was one of their ‘toughest decisions’Analysis: Levy wanted more than one-punch knockoutTottenham have sacked Ange ­Postecoglou as their manager, describing it as “one of the toughest decisions we have had to make”, and are considering whether to replace him with Brentford’s Thomas Frank, who has a £10m release clause.Postecoglou led Spurs to Europa League glory on 21 May, beating ­Manchester United in the final in ­Bilbao to end a 17-year trophy drought. It sparked delirium among fans, an outpouring of relief and the feeling among some of them that he deserved the chance to continue in the role. Continue reading...

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