28 m. ago Abba legend Bjorn teases secret new band project after Voyage success

Turning 80 may slow most people down, but not Bjorn Ulvaeus - as he speaks to the Mirror about ABBA'S new project, while also toasting the continued success of the ABBA Voyage

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45 m. ago Wishaw MSP encourages charities working with young people to apply to £50,000 fund

The Persimmon Charitable Foundation is welcoming applications from registered charities for projects working with 14- to 25-year-olds to support them in their education, or into training or work.

Economics

59 m. ago Archaeologists uncover France’s deepest shipwreck: ‘As if time froze’

Researchers suspect vessel was carrying cargo of ceramics made in Italian coastal region of Liguria in the 16th century

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62 m. ago Man United risk repeating Alejandro Garnacho error as transfer theory hints at what must be done

Manchester United are facing a potential overhaul this summer with Alejandro Garnacho heavily tipped to leave Old Trafford, but concerns have been shared that the club are in danger of isolating several other stars

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71 m. ago Netanyahu takes his biggest gamble yet as Israel strikes Iran

The prime minister plunges the war-weary region into a fresh bout of conflict that threatens to be its most destructive

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80 m. ago The grand tour: one playwright’s quest to set foot in every African country before turning 60

Worried that he didn’t understand the continent of his heritage, Femi Elufowoju Jr challenged himself to visit all 54 of its nations. His trip took him from bustling Ghana to the tranquility of Tanzania – and sparked the idea for a playAt 53, I made myself a promise. Having built a reputation as the go-to authority on African culture in UK theatre, I realised with uncomfortable clarity that my knowledge barely scratched the surface of the continent’s vast complexity. What followed was an extraordinary seven-year quest to visit all 54 African nations before my 60th birthday – a journey that would ultimately transform into my ambitious new theatrical project, 54.60 Africa.The catalyst came during a 2015 world tour with theatre company Complicité that took me to Cape Town. Standing in the shadow of Table Mountain, I confronted a paradox that had long troubled me: despite my Nigerian ancestry and theatrical expertise, my understanding of Africa remained frustratingly...

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87 m. ago Welsh international announced at region as former Wales coach leaves

The Scarlets have also confirmed the departure of a former Wales coach

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95 m. ago Liverpool agree potential British record deal for Florian Wirtz

The Reds are set to pay an initial £100million for the Bayer Leverkusen playmaker, with a further £16m in possible add-ons.

Economics

1 hour ago Zoe Ball lands surprising new TV project with dad and son after BBC Radio 2 Breakfast exit

The broadcaster, 54, left the BBC radio programme last December

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2 h. ago Marcus Rashford sends clear message to Ruben Amorim amid Man United exit talks

Manchester United winger Marcus Rashford is preparing for pre-season and a potential exit from Old Trafford during the summer transfer window

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2 h. ago Oil surges after Israel’s attack on Iran, risking ‘stagflationary shock’ – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsIsrael launches strikes on ‘dozens’ of targets in Iran, targeting nuclear programmeBudget airline Wizz, whose shares are down almost 5% today, says it has suspended flights to Tel Aviv and re-routed flights affected by closed airspace in the region for the next 72 hours.The jump in the oil price today, following Israel’s attack on Iran, is a “bad shock for the global economy at a bad time”.For the average consumer, they will be looking at more income uncertainty. They will be looking at higher petrol prices, and in the UK, they’re probably looking now at higher risk of taxation in October.So whatever way you look at it, it’s negative short term, it’s negative longer term. Continue reading...

Events

2 h. ago Claimants set to lose disability benefits 'will get payments for an extra three months' as Keir Starmer desperately tries to quell Labour revolt

The transitional arrangements for proposed curbs to handouts look set to be extended from four weeks.

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3 h. ago Dâdalus & Bikarus: Off the Shelf review | Safi Bugel's experimental album of the month

(Lío Press)Zurich-based musicians Benedikt Merz and David Hänni meld krautrock, punk and big beat into tripped-out, swampy grooves that reach dizzying heightsAfter almost three decades of friendship, Zurich-based musicians Benedikt Merz and David Hänni moved into a studio together in 2019. They found common ground over their shared love of psychedelic music and spent long, woozy nights jamming together. But while one wanted to focus on live electronics, the other secretly wanted to start a band. The outcome was Dâdalus & Bikarus, a project which sits somewhere between these two worlds, welding elements of krautrock, punk and big beat into tripped-out dancefloor rhythms.Their second album, Off the Shelf, captures the obsessive energy of those early nocturnal experiments, which they’ve since built a reputation for in their live shows. Anchored by drawn-out loops, each track slowly builds tension to dizzying, near-erotic heights. On Erebros, this takes place across a hefty 11 minut...

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3 h. ago Football transfer rumours: Garnacho off to Villa? Spurs in for Mbeumo?

Today’s rumours are eyeing the weekendAlejandro Garnacho will be allowed to leave Manchester United this summer if the price is right. One surprising potential suitor is Aston Villa, who could make a move for the winger. They took Marcus Rashford on loan from Old Trafford last season, revitalising his career somewhat in the progress, so Garnacho may feel it is a move in the right direction away from the current dead end.It will be a busy summer at United as Ruben Amorim attempts to assemble a squad that has the vague chance of fitting into his 3-4-3 constraints. One key area where improvement is required is centre-forward. A potential plan to source an actual goalscorer could see United offer up Joshua Zirkzee to Napoli as part of a deal for Victor Osimhen. There could, however, be some very serious competition for the Nigerian as Liverpool may also fancy a nibble. Continue reading...

Sport

4 h. ago Young Wales international's new life gamble pays off after telling Welsh region he'd had enough

He wasn't getting picked so told the coach he'd had enough. Now, he's been rewarded in the Top 14 after some impressive performances

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4 h. ago Do not eat order issued as major supermarket recalls popular breakfast item found to contain METAL shards

The frozen breakfast item, sold in stores across England, Scotland and Wales, is being withdrawn after the potential contamination was discovered in a specific batch.

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4 h. ago Oil surges after Israel’s attack on Iran, as markets slide – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsIsrael launches strikes on ‘dozens’ of targets in Iran, targeting nuclear programmeEuropean stock markets have joined the global selloff, as the overnight escalation in the Middle East has triggered a wave of risk-off sentiment.Here’s now the main indices have fallen:Germany’s DAX: -1.35%France’s CAC: -1.2%Italy’s FTSE MIB: -1.45%Spain’s IBEX: -1.55%This alarming escalation in the Middle East has likely caught many investors off guard. Those who have been looking for an opportunity to sell stocks and take profits are now becoming active. It seems the DAX has seen its yearly high from just over a week ago for the time being.Oil prices are skyrocketing as fears grow not only regarding the disruption of Iran’s recent strengthened oil exports but also the potential targeting of other oil production facilities in the region, should this conflict escalate further. Additionally, the transportation of oil through the Strait of Hormuz...

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4 h. ago Keir Starmer pleads for calm after Israel launches bombing raids on Iran with fears mounting of all

Keir Starmer has urged both sides to 'step back' after Israel launched raids on Iran, insisting its regional rival cannot be allowed to develop nuclear weapons.

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5 h. ago New Zealand PM to meet Xi Jinping as former leaders warn against becoming an ‘adversary’ of China

Christopher Luxon’s visit to Beijing comes as former NZ PMs warn the country must not become part of defence arrangements ‘explicitly aimed at China’New Zealand’s prime minister will meet Xi Jinping on a formal visit to China next week, his office has confirmed, a week after an open letter signed by some of his predecessors warned against positioning New Zealand as an “adversary” of its biggest trading partner.Christopher Luxon is scheduled to travel to Shanghai and Beijing, before going to Europe. His office said he will meet Xi and China’s premier, Li Qiang, for a visit focused on trade, but which would also discuss “the comprehensive bilateral relationship and key regional and global issues”. Continue reading...

Events

5 h. ago UK region enters 'drought status' after driest spring in 132 years

The Environmental Agency is stepping up its operational resposnse to make sure the local water company is implementing its drought plans

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