74 m. ago Consecration review – creepy nuns deliver the classic moves of holy terror very effectively

Purest hokum, of course, but what hokum! Real pride has gone into crafting this set of shocks, and it’s very well acted in beautiful locationsThis is the way the world ends, not with a bang but a wimple. In this well-crafted horror movie, a young woman called Grace (Jena Malone) finds herself up against a bunch of nuns who may or may not be trying to do something extremely dodgy with an unknown relic, and as with last year’s Omen prequel, there’s a nice line in casting here from the Ladybird Book of Horror Nuns. There’s dotty young nun who pops up going “peekaboo” (Eilidh Fisher), an arrogant mother superior (Janet Suzman), a hardliner weapon-of-Christ sort (Jolade Obasola), and the rather rarer spooky nun with one eye hidden behind an ominous white bandage (Alexandra Lewis). Their acting is uniformly excellent, as is that from Danny Huston, who plays a priest who introduces himself thusly: “I’m Father Romero, I’m here from the Vatican,” which announces him as probably up to no good...

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2 h. ago England navigate elite demands in bid to retain European Under

Lee Carsley’s new generation can seize the narrative in Slovakia in the face of the Club World Cup hubbubIt summed up the lot of an England Under-21s manager when Liam Delap confirmed he would compete for his new club, Chelsea, this summer rather than join his international teammates in Slovakia. The Club World Cup has provided a fresh headache for Lee Carsley, a further example of the barrelling dominance with which elite club football overcomes its alternatives. Something special may be required over the next two and a half weeks if his team are going to make any impression on the public consciousness.Fortunately, England and Carsley have a record of producing exactly that. They kick off their Uefa Under-21 Championship campaign as the title holders and, if anyone needs enthusing, a look back at their win against Spain in the final two years ago should have the right effect. James Trafford’s last‑minute penalty save in Batumi was a genuinely thrilling moment that broke 39&nbs...

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2 h. ago Ukraine soldier has 'Glory to Russia' burnt into skin by Putin's twisted thugs

WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT The captured Ukrainian soldier is seen with the phrase 'Glory to Russia' branded on his skin in a new photograph, which intelligence services in Kyiv have confirmed as genuine

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3 h. ago Brit tourists 'stolen from' as 'suspicious' trend sweeps holiday hotspot island

Spain has urged Brits to be careful as there are "suspicious" offers of help sweeping the Balearic Islands, with UK holidaymakers told to keep an eye on personal belongings and avoid street scams

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4 h. ago Killed by a driver who couldn't read top line of Specsavers eye test, 'this needs to stop'

Vernon Law visited the optician a month before the fatal collision in Whitworth

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5 h. ago Trump tariffs may remain in effect during appeals process, court rules

The decision applies to broad-based tariffs affecting most U.S. trading partners

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7 h. ago LA officials enact curfew for parts of Downtown following days of protests

The curfew is expected to be in effect for several days, Mayor Bass said

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7 h. ago LA officials enact curfew for part of downtown following days of protests

The curfew is expected to be in effect for several days, Mayor Bass said

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11 h. ago England beat West Indies by 37 runs in third ODI to complete series sweep – live reaction

England complete series sweep in SouthamptonWTC final news | Sign up for The Spin | Email James3rd over: England 33-0 (Duckett 22, Smith 11) A drag down from Hosein is slapped to the square boundary by Duckett. Don’t bowl there, son. Duckett plinks down the ground for a couple, losing his shape slightly as he tries to go down the ground. SIXAH! The pint sized opener smears a big one on the sweep behind square. Four more down the ground all along the baize. Shai Hope can’t plug the gaps and Duckett is manipulating the field with aplomb. Seventeen runs off the over.2nd over: England 15-0 (Duckett 6, Smith 9) Jason Holder with the second over, long limbs chugging into the crease and decent bounce off the custard cream coloured surface. Shot! Smith drives on the up over mid-on with that deliciously clean swing of the blade. Sizeable outfield in at the Utilita (as no one calls it) boundaries harder to find than at postage stamp sized Bristol. Continue reading...

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11 h. ago I’m fussy about face SPF, but I’ve finally found my favourite formula

The formula nourishes the skin while blurring imperfections

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12 h. ago England player ratings vs Senegal: Kyle Walker has nightmare night but Eberechi Eze catches eye

England failed to impress again as Senegal came from behind to earn a deserved win

Sport

12 h. ago Did anybody win the £208m EuroMillions jackpot on Tuesday night?

An eye-watering £208m was up for grabs in the EuroMillions draw for the second time

Economics

14 h. ago Live EuroMillions and Thunderball draw for Tuesday, June 10 with huge £208m prize

The eye-watering £208m jackpot is the biggest National Lottery prize ever

Economics

14 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

Politics

14 h. ago Women will no longer be prosecuted for aborting own child at any stage of pregnancy under changes to the law set to be passed next week

Under the proposals abortion would effectively be decriminalised and women would no longer face prosecution if they ended their own pregnancy after 24 weeks.

Society

14 h. ago England v Senegal: men’s international football friendly – live

Updates from the 7.45pm BST kick-off at the City GroundLive scores | Read today’s Football Daily | And mail RobThis is a good piece from Jonathan Wilson on why Thomas Tuchell is so keen to have Jordan Henderson aroundThe details of Henderson’s performance against Andorra are largely irrelevant. Some players thrive against minnows, some struggle in a game very different from the high-level fixtures with which they are more familiar. How you play against Andorra is not going to determine whether you have a part in a potential World Cup-winning side. But one recovery run to stymie an Andorra counter after Dan Burn had lost possession caught the eye; Henderson, at least, was switched on. And it was after he was substituted after 63 minutes that England slipped into the individualism that so annoyed Tuchel.Henderson is a professional, the non-commissioned officer maintaining discipline and morale, ensuring the plan is followed and standards maintained. He has captained a team that won th...

Society

15 h. ago My neighbour flooded my flat but says I have to pay: DEAN DUNHAM replies

My neighbour's drains backed up and flooded my house. He says I should claim on my insurance but I think it's his responsibility to pay. Who is right? DEAN DUNHAM replies...

Events

16 h. ago Faces of 12 people banned from dozens of shops and entire parts of a town

'This has been an effective tool to prevent further crime'

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16 h. ago Eye expert reveals why you should wear sunglasses every time you step outside

A poll of 2,000 adults found just 36% wear shades when the skies are overcast, and only 24% wear them throughout the year.

Politics

17 h. ago Why wearing sunglasses in all weathers is crucial for eye health, according to experts

A recent poll of 2,000 adults found that fewer than a quarter wear sunglasses year-round, and only a little over a third wear them on cloudy days when they are actually more essential

Society