3 h. ago Jonathan Milan beats Wout van Aert to snatch first Tour de France stage win

The Italian triumphed in an uphill sprint in Laval and will now wear the green jersey by rights as he moved to the top of the points classification, having worn it today on behalf of overall leader Tadej Pogacar

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4 h. ago Louis van Gaal, 73, announces he is free from prostate cancer as former Man United manager reveals he is getting 'fitter and fitter'

The 73-year-old was diagnosed in late 2020, but kept the news private until April 2022, when he went public during his third spell as head coach of the Netherlands.

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4 h. ago Jonathan Milan beats out Wout van Aert to snatch first Tour de France stage win

The Italian triumphed in an uphill sprint in Laval and will now wear the green jersey by rights as he moved to the top of the points classification, having worn it today on behalf of overall leader Tadej Pogacar

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4 h. ago Tour de France 2025: Milan powers to stage eight sprint win to keep green jersey

Lidl-Trek rider holds off Wout van Aert for victoryTadej Pogacar keeps yellow jersey after flat stageJonathan Milan sprinted to victory in stage eight of the 2025 Tour de France to retain the sprinters’ green jersey after a breakaway duo, Mattéo Vercher and Mathieu Burgaudeau, were caught 9km from the finish in Laval. The defending champion, Tadej Pogacar, remains in the yellow jersey.On a largely flat stage, the inevitable bunch sprint saw Milan, named after the best selling novella Jonathan Livingston Seagull, swoop up the final climb to hold off Jonas Vingegaard’s Visma–Lease a Bike teammate Wout van Aert on Laval’s Boulevard Pierra Elain. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Britons say ‘sorry’ in 15 different ways – but which one really means genuine regret?

Using the term ‘sorry’ is as much a social lubricant than a genuine apology, academics have found

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5 h. ago Urgent warning for Brits abroad who vape as tourist hotspots impose strict bans

Brits are being warned to check local laws in their holiday destinations before setting off as multiple countries impose strict vape bans that could result in a hefty fine or even prison time

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5 h. ago Below a Denver museum filled with dinosaur skeleton exhibits, a 70 million

The discovery was made after a hole was drilled under the venue as part of another study

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5 h. ago Tour de France 2025: Milan wins stage eight of Tour de France to keep sprint leader’s jersey – live

Updates from stage eight’s 171km rideEmail Amy | Stage-by-stage guideThird placed on yesterday’s stage, the 22-year-old Oscar Onley (Picnic-PostNL) has caught the attention of Tour pundits as one to watch. The Scot spoke to TNT Sports about yesterday’s result and also his hopes for Monday’s mountain stage:On yesterday’s third place finish:It’s a little bit of a suprise but these kind of stages suit me well. To be behind Pogačar and Vingegaard yesterday gives you a bit of confidence It’s nice to be able to pay the team back.[I’m going to] take it easy and try to recover. [I’m] looking forward to Monday, it should be another one that suits me.Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates XRG), 25hr 58min 04secsRemco Evenepoel (Soudal Quick-Step), +54secsKévin Vauquelin (Arkéa-B&B Hotels), +1min 11secsJonas Vingegaard (Visma-Lease a Bike), +1min 17secsMathieu Van der Poel (Alpecin-Deceuninck), +1min 29secsMatteo Jorgenson (Visma-Lease a Bike) +1min 34secsOscar Onley (Picnic-PostNL) +2min 49secs...

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5 h. ago Foreign Office issue urgent warning to British tourists in holiday hotspot

Following a rise in drunk tourists behaving badly in the South East Asian tropical paradise, Thailand's authorities have issued new rules for foreigners visiting the picturesque nation

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5 h. ago I discovered my husband's fantasy on his secret Reddit account. I had no idea these sick groups existed... those poor girls: ASK JANA

'I'll spare you the details (the Subreddit's name alone is enough to make your head spin), but stumbling on those posts made my stomach turn...'

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5 h. ago Spain issues urgent warning to tourists this weekend over extreme weather conditions

A severe heatwave has struck south Europe with temperatures surpassing 40C across many regions, with Spanish authorities issuing a warning to both residents and visitors

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5 h. ago Trump authorizes Ice agents to protect themselves using ‘whatever means’ necessary

Order comes after California raids resulted in clashes with protesters and a shooting outside a Texas detention centerDonald Trump has given “total authorization” to federal immigration agents to protect themselves after a series of clashes with protesters, including during a enforcement raid on a California cannabis farm.“I am giving Total Authorization for ICE to protect itself, just like they protect the Public,” Trump posted on Truth Social on Friday, adding that he was directing the homeland security secretary, Kristi Noem, and border czar, Tom Homan, to arrest anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Ice) protesters who impede immigration enforcement operations. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Louis van Gaal ‘no longer bothered by cancer’ and could be tempted to coach again

Former Manchester United coach getting ‘fitter and fitter’He is open to offers to from top-tier national teamThe former Netherlands and Manchester United coach Louis van Gaal says he has been cured of cancer and is keen for a return to the higher levels of the game.The 73-year-old told an interviewer three years ago that he had prostate cancer, but on Friday told the same Dutch television talk show: “I’m no longer bothered by cancer.” When he announced his illness, Van Gaal was the coach of the Netherlands and he has not worked since the last World Cup, in Qatar in 2022. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Rare 50p coin could be 'worth fortune' if you have one in your wallet

Some special coin designs could fetch double their face value or, with a bit of luck, even rake in hundreds or potentially thousands. It's worth checking for this 50p coin in your collection

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6 h. ago It’s sexy! It’s Swedish! It’s everywhere! How princess cake conquered America

The retro Swedish dessert is popping up on US menus and TikTok feeds. The story of how we got here is as layered as the marzipan confection itself – and surprisingly subversiveThis spring, something strange started happening at the Fillmore Bakery in San Francisco, which specializes in old-school European desserts.Excited customers kept asking the bakery’s co-owner, Elena Basegio, “Did you see about the princess cake online?” Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Former Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal shares health update after cancer diagnosis

The former Man United boss provided a positive update on his clean bill of health

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7 h. ago Raynor Winn ordeal caused Salt Path author’s former employer to ‘lose his trust in human beings’

Bestselling author apologised for ‘mistakes’ made while working with Martin Hemmings

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8 h. ago Richard King checks in to St Mirren's training ground as team return from Spain

Stephen Robinson's side finished off their warm-weather training camp in Murcia with a victory over MK Dons as new defender King arrived in Paisley while the team was away.

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8 h. ago Lions vs AUNZ Invitational XV LIVE: Result and latest updates after eight

Owen Farrell returns and Duhan van der Merwe scores hat-trick as statement sent to Wallabies

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8 h. ago Owen Farrell makes first appearance on Lions tour as Huw Jones lights up victory

The Lions delivered their most emphatic win a week out from the first Test against the Wallabies.

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