74 m. ago Manchester United got what they wanted in Michael Carrick's first press conference

Michael Carrick has held his first press conference as Man Utd head coach and club bosses would have loved what they heard.

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2 h. ago Panicking over Greenland plays into Trump’s hands – it’s time for cool heads and stalling diplomacy | Simon Jenkins

European countries sending troops to the island is only raising the temperature and generating fear – exactly what the US president wantsIs Greenland Donald Trump’s 25th-amendment moment? Last time around, this was when the Washington “grownups” debated his capacity to be president, notably in the final fortnight of his presidency, after the January 6 Capitol insurrection. Under the constitution, a president can be replaced should the vice-president and a cabinet majority decide their leader is “unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office”. The trouble today is that there are no grownups.The US president’s designs on Greenland are clearly mad. He claims Russia and China are scheming to seize the island and that Denmark should be forced urgently to transfer its sovereignty. Denmark had long allowed the US extended military access to Greenland, but Trump seems to want to own it. None of his staff has been able to say why.Simon Jenkins is a Guardian columnist and the author...

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2 h. ago Rob Mac's secret relationship with Hollywood star as real reason for name change emerges

Rob Mac has seen his fortune grow since buying Wrexham, with the It's Always Sunny star's love life and name change examined

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2 h. ago The great money transfer: Younger generations set to receive $38.3 trillion in wealth over next decade

‘The next generations are inheriting a historic amount of wealth and approaching luxury with intention,’ one expert said

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2 h. ago Rob Mac net worth after Wrexham sale, secret relationship with Hollywood star, name change truth

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia star Rob Mac has seen his wealth grow alongside Wrexham's remarkable rise up the leagues

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3 h. ago Teenager who plotted copycat Southport attack on dance school and Oasis concert after being exposed to 'abhorrent and violent' social media content is jailed for 14 months

McKenzie Morgan, 18, told friends of plans to target the concert in Cardiff, and had a note targeting the dance club near his home, the Old Bailey heard.

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3 h. ago ‘Garden of Eden’: the Spanish farm growing citrus you’ve never heard of

Todolí foundation produces varieties from Buddha’s hands to sudachi and hopes to help citrus survive climate changeIt was on a trip with a friend to the east coast of Spain that the chef Matthew Slotover came across the “Garden of Eden”, an organic farm growing citrus varieties he had never heard of. The Todolí Citrus Foundation is a nonprofit venture and the largest private collection of citrus in the world with more than 500 varieties, and its owners think the rare fruit could hold the genetic secrets to growing citrus groves that can deal with climate change.The farm yields far more interesting fruit than oranges and lemons for Slotover’s menu, including kumquat, finger lime, sudachi and bergamot. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago ‘Hollywood has stopped making films for adults’: Sentimental Value and Sirāt contend for European Film Awards – with Oscars set to take note

Films by Joachim Trier, Óliver Laxe, Mascha Schilinski and Jafar Panahi will jostle for recognition at tomorrow’s event – which has repositioned itself as a major tastemaker during awards seasonThe European Film Awards (EFAs) have long styled themselves as “Europe’s answer to the Oscars”, even if, in terms of boosting commercial successes at the box office, their impact has been negligible. But as American studios increasingly prioritise franchise sequels over serious drama, and European films vie for major trophies outside the “best international feature” silo, the EFAs are feeling emboldened about becoming a major tastemaker for grownup cinema.This year, the European Film Academy has for the first time moved its annual jamboree from December to the middle of the US awards season, right between the Golden Globes and the Academy Awards. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Southport copycat attack teen jailed for plotting to target Oasis gig

A would-be Southport copycat killer wanted to attack a dance school and an Oasis reunion concert, a court heard - today he was locked up for 14 months

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3 h. ago Southport copycat attack teen jailed after plotting to target Oasis gig

A would-be Southport copycat killer wanted to attack a dance school and an Oasis reunion concert, a court heard - today he was locked up for 14 months

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3 h. ago London universities join growing list of institutions pushed into financial deficit

London universities join growing list of institutions pushed into financial deficit  The Tab

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3 h. ago Kate Hudson: 'Seeing Sir Paul McCartney at Glastonbury made me realise I wanted to try making an album'

Kate Hudson on growing up in an acting dynasty, her own rock’n’roll ambitions — and why she paused Botox, gained weight and ditched make-up for her hit new film

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3 h. ago Prison tutor jailed after sending explicit love letters to inmate

The court heard handwritten letters from Murphy containing “explicit romantic and sexual content” were found in the prisoner’s cell

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4 h. ago Teen who plotted Southport copycat attack at Oasis gig is finally named

McKenzie Morgan, now 18, plotted to attack an Oasis gig after praising Southport killer Axel Rudakubana and trying to make deadly poison ricin, a court heard

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4 h. ago Why you should put toilet roll tubes in your garden this month instead of throwing them away

Working in your garden in the current climate isn't something many people relish - but those that do could reap the rewards.

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5 h. ago Convicted rogue roofer builds holiday park in his back garden without permission featuring Airbnb pods, swimming pool and gym

Residents of a picturesque Cornish village were left fuming after Ross Cheal built four holiday pods in his back yard, that he has since been rented out to tourists.

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5 h. ago Julio Iglesias denies sexual abuse claims from former female employees

The 82-year old Spanish singer has been accused by two women who worked at his Caribbean mansions.

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5 h. ago Best wet and dry vacuum cleaners, tried and tested on every kind of mess

From clogged drains to leaf-covered patios and muddy carpets, they had their work cut out

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6 h. ago Kate Hudson: 'You need more than fleeting success and fame to keep your soul'

Kate Hudson on growing up in an acting dynasty, her own rock’n’roll ambitions — and why she paused Botox, gained weight and ditched make-up for her hit new film

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6 h. ago Now is the perfect time to sort out your garden seeds, the Monty Don way

These long, hangover-free January weekends offer a great opportunity for some horticultural housekeepingLots of pressure at this time of year, isn’t there? All those pink cheeks and sweaty brows puffing their way around the park in dusted-down trainers; all those Botivo mocktails (delicious, for what it’s worth) as we strive to self-improve during one of the most grisly months of the year. I’ve never really been one for resolutions, nor time-measured sobriety (amazing how having small children deflates one’s desire to drink enough to conjure a hangover). I prefer to believe that we should mirror what the outdoor world is doing at this time: namely hibernating in an attempt to store up energy for the warmer months that are to come.Still, if you really feel you must do something vaguely horticultural at this time of year, can I suggest you get your seeds in order? I still think about a photograph I saw of Monty Don’s seed stash in a colour supplement years ago. It ...

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