36 m. ago Tour de France 2025: stage five updates from the time trial from Caen – live

Updates from the first time trial of this year’s TourStage-by-stage guide | Mail Barry with your thoughtsAn intriguing sub-plot: Still eligible for the best young rider (under-25) category, Remco Evenepoel is the odds-on favourite to win today’s stage but should the Belgian endure a rare bad day at the ITT office, there’s a decent chance Scotland’s very own Oscar Onley could take the white jersey.Riding in only his second Tour de France, the 22-year-old from Perth is a highly commendable seventh overall on General Classification but is only 29 seconds behind Kevin Vauquelin, who is currently in possession of the garment and will have plenty of support as he rides today’s ITT on his home roads of Normandy. It’s a tall order but a big performance from Oscar (and a poor one from Remco) could see the Picnic PostNL rider wrestle the white jersey from the Frenchman’s shoulders. Continue reading...

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44 m. ago Two Scottish restaurants named best in UK for ‘authentic’ French cuisine by national guide

The Good Food Guide has named the best places in the UK for French food, and two are in Scotland.

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49 m. ago Apocalypse in the Tropics review – how Brazilian politics succumbed to rightwing fundamentalism

Petra Costa explains how screeching evangelical Christian leaders have become kingmakers to all politicians in a chilling documentary that shows democracy on the brinkPetra Costa’s documentary tells a grim story about modern Brazil and leaves it up to us to decide if it has a happy ending. Apocalypse in the Tropics is about the country’s political leaders’ addiction to rightwing Christian fundamentalism, US-style prayer breakfasts, and a particular enthusiasm for the Book of Revelations, whose apocalyptic rhetoric is used to amplify all manner of conspiracist, xenophobic screeching.The politicians have a close association to televangelists like the always angry Pastor Silas Malafaia, interviewed at some length here, a strange man thrilled and energised by his own national celebrity and wealth, though irritated by questioning about his private plane, whose value, he says, has depreciated from over a million dollars new to about $800,000. Malafaia is someone for whom an ear-splittingl...

Politics

62 m. ago Donald Trump reveals special role for Club World Cup final one year on from Butler assassination attempt

Chelsea will face the winners of Wednesday's clash between European giants PSG and Real Madrid at 3pm ET at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. And the president will be in attendance.

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66 m. ago Head of Glenkens and Community Arts Trust standing down after more than three years

The recruitment process is under way to replace Helen Keron, who helped secure multi-year funding for GCAT's CatStrand arts programme.

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75 m. ago Wales forced to stop team meeting as epic moment unfolds outside hotel

Players were blown away by a special moment that took place in the midst of the match day chaos and left them with tears in their eyes

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82 m. ago ‘You don’t have to be in London’: why Barbados is inviting people back to their homeland

Ever since the HMT Empire Windrush docked, Caribbean migrants have flowed to the UK. Now a younger generation are seeking a connection to their roots on the other side of the pond• Don’t already get The Long Wave in your inbox? Sign up hereHello and welcome to The Long Wave. I’m Natricia Duncan, the Guardian’s Caribbean correspondent, based in Jamaica. I’m taking over this week to focus on the sticky subject of migration between the UK and the Caribbean, how young people on both sides of the pond are connecting to heal old wounds, and why Barbados is inviting its diaspora to come home.Since the HMT Empire Windrush cruised into Tilbury Docks, Essex, in June 1948, laden with the dreams and aspirations of people in search of a better life, there has been a constant flow of migrants from the Caribbean to the UK. Continue reading...

Politics

84 m. ago What has happened to Grok on Twitter? Hitler remarks spark outrage

Elon Musk's Grok AI chatbot has come under fire after making antisemitic posts praising Hitler on Twitter. The posts have been swiftly deleted, raising questions about the control of AI-generated content.

Events

1 hour ago Hidden meanings behind Kate's VERY poignant jewellery collection: Princess makes special nod to late Queen and Diana with sentimental pieces at first State Banquet since cancer diagnosis 

Not only did Kate, 43, put on a stunning display in a dramatic, dark red silk crepe gown at Windsor Castle yesterday, but she further embellished her ensemble with accessories steeped in meaning.

Politics

1 hour ago Bank of England says UK banks can increase riskier mortgage lending – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as BoE recommends banks can issue more high loan-to-income level loansCopper prices in US hit record high after Trump announces 50% tariffTrump threatens to escalate trade war amid confusion over new tariff ratesCarsten Menke, Head of Next Generation Research at Julius Baer, says the copper tariffs will be inflationary domestically in the US and deflationary internationally – which matches the price action we’ve seen since last night.Menke also points out that the jump in US copper prices (13% yesterday) is less than the 50% tariff, implying traders expect some imports will be exempt, saying:President Trump announced the imposition of 50% import tariffs at a cabinet meeting yesterday. While US-traded futures jumped on the news, the price differential is well below the tariff level, pointing to expectations of exemptions for key suppliers or expectations of different demand dynamics.As already mentioned, we remain of the con...

Economics

2 h. ago Amazon Prime Day 2025: This is the first time the Oura Ring 4 has been discounted

Thanks to Amazon Prime Day, fitness enthusiasts looking to try the high-tech health tracking jewellery can enjoy slashed prices

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2 h. ago My £1,200 Samsung phone was blacklisted by a network I don't even use. What can I do? SALLY HAMILTON has the troubling solution

I took my Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 in for a screen repair. The repairer informed me that they could not fix it as it's been blacklisted by Three UK.

Economics

2 h. ago 'I raced Mario Karts in real life – here’s what it’s really like behind the wheel'

EXCLUSIVE: Daily Star reporter Carly Hacon tried racing like Super Mario in real life where players can compete against their pals and power up in a real-life Rainbow Road adventure

Politics

2 h. ago Government told to fully fund teacher pay rise to prevent school provision cuts

Four education unions have made a ‘united’ call to ministers to provide additional investment to schools for increased staff salaries.

Politics

3 h. ago East Kilbride Pirates awarded funding from Royal Mail’s Kits 4 Kids programme

The team received the funding as part of the company’s drive to support employees’ local grassroots teams and help young people get active.

Events

3 h. ago The hunt for the £31 billion "lost" pensions that could help unlock growth

Auto-enrolment, job insecurity, and poor financial education means the amount in dormant pension funds just keeps rising

Economics

3 h. ago ‘Disneyland on steroids’: What it’s like to be a tennis coach at Wimbledon

What is it like to be in the entourage of a player at Wimbledon each summer? Three coaches reveal their experiences of life at ‘the most special tournament in the world’

Politics

3 h. ago Schools ‘bridging gap in Government funding to provide free school meals’

The Government recently announced plans to expand free schools meals to 500,000 more children from next autumn.

Politics

3 h. ago The most aggressive set piece team in the world plays in Minnesota

Under the guidance of a former Manchester United assistant, Minnesota United are finding MLS success with a surprising tacticNot many soccer players are as passionate about dead balls as Anthony Markanich. Then again Minnesota United, under the 33-year-old first-time head coach Eric Ramsay, don’t play soccer like most teams.“All the guys get really excited about set pieces, especially myself,” Markanich gushed last Friday after scoring a goal off a long throw-in by the center back Michael Boxall for the second time in a week. “I told Boxy I love when he has the ball for throw-ins and stuff – I get so excited about that.” Continue reading...

Politics

4 h. ago Love Island's Olivia Hawkins 'ready for a relationship' as she joins another dating show

Olivia Hawkins is looking for romance once again and has turned to Celebs Go Dating in the hopes of finding that special someone after her two failed Love Island stints

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