67 m. ago Alabama school lunch lady, 41, 'took boy home and had sex with him'

Amy Nicole Wigginton, 41, reportedly admitted to having sex with the boy on at least two separate occasions at her home in March 2025.

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1 hour ago F1 news: Lewis Hamilton breaks rules at Japanese GP as cause of 185mph horror crash revealed

The Japanese Grand Prix is upon us and already we've had drama from Lewis Hamilton's run-in with the stewards to the massive crash which completely destroyed a car

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2 h. ago MLS or Saudi? Options for Kevin De Bruyne’s next club after Man City

De Bruyne will leave Man City this summer after a trophy-laden decade at the club

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4 h. ago ‘Like sleeping in dirty clothes’: how often should you wash your linens?

Doing laundry can be a tedious task and how often you wash each type of item depends on how much contact it has with your skinIs there any domestic task more sisyphean than laundry? No sooner have you pulled a crisp, clean sheet on to your bed than it is time to strip it off and start over. Blink and a clean towel becomes dirty. Somehow, lives, careers and relationships must fit into the tiny slivers of time between loads.I don’t enjoy laundry; give me dish duty any day. I do, however, enjoy living in a clean space that doesn’t smell like a locker room. Textiles can really trap scent – and bacteria. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago De Bruyne’s exit creates Club World Cup uncertainty and Postecoglou the ‘lone voice’ on VAR: football – live

Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekendRead Football Daily | And email Luke with your thoughtsAn email: “On the subject of Ange Postecoglou,” writes Peter Wilkinson. “I’m not a Spurs fan so I don’t have a dog in the race but it amuses me that while fans give players and managers absolute pelters, as soon as they get a bit back the fans start clutching their pearls saying it’s a disgrace. If you can’t take it, don’t give it out.”A fair point well made, Peter. Ange is due to face the press shortly in an appointment he’s probably looking forward to with as much relish as a trip to the dentist for root canal surgery. It could get spiky, mate. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Grand National results LIVE: Tips and updates as Jonbon triumphs on Ladies Days at Aintree

Follow all the action from Aintree as the festival builds up to the showpiece on Saturday

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5 h. ago John Rentoul answers your Trump tariffs questions from the ‘Brexit dividend’ to chlorinated chicken

In a live Q&A, The Independent’s chief political commentator John Rentoul fielded readers’ questions on Trump’s trade war, its global consequences and the UK’s options for navigating this latest storm

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6 h. ago As Orbán quits the ICC, other nations have a choice to make: do we back the rule of law or not? | Steve Crawshaw

There is a principle that even the most powerful leaders must be accountable. Increasingly, that is under threat, but it must be defendedIt was unsurprising that Benjamin Netanyahu praised Viktor Orbán’s “bold and principled” stand, in response to Hungary’s announcement yesterday that it will leave the international criminal court (ICC). More dismaying is that too few governments seem ready to stand up against impunity at a time when, because of Donald Trump, the very existence of the Hague court is under threat.Hungary’s leader described the ICC as “a political forum”; the Israeli prime minister, during his defiant visit to Budapest this week, complained of a “corrupt organisation”. That is all logical enough. Four months ago, the court confirmed an arrest warrant for Netanyahu for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity. He could hardly be expected to praise his own indictment.Steve Crawshaw is the author of Prosecuting the Powerful: War Crimes and the Battle for Justice. H...

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6 h. ago Netflix’s newest show has viewers claiming it’s 'better than Bridgerton'

Netflix’s latest release is making waves, with viewers hooked on the blend of period drama and romantic comedy in The Lady's Companion

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6 h. ago The best pictures of Ladies Day at the Grand National as best dressed announced

The Style Awards will recognise the very best dressed in Liverpool on Friday, with some superb prizes on offer.

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6 h. ago Loose Women star broke down in tears in restaurant after devastating loss

The Loose Women star Brenda Edwards reflected on the late passing of her son as she revealed how her emotions got too much during a recent trip abroad

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6 h. ago Two more people arrested as Edinburgh gang war rages on amid new firebomb attack

"These incidents could have had much more serious consequences and I want to make it clear this behaviour will not be tolerated."

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7 h. ago Arsenal XI vs Everton: Bukayo Saka latest, confirmed team news and predicted lineup for Premier League

Mikel Arteta could have one eye on Real Madrid clash as Gunners make final trip to Goodison Park

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7 h. ago Roy Keane informed he's got Bruno Fernandes all wrong by former Man United team

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has been praised for his leadership qualities by a former team-mate, despite some strong criticism from ex-skipper Roy Keane

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7 h. ago 40 amazing photos of the best dressed at Ladies Day at the Grand National

Lots of stylish people have descended on Aintree for Ladies Day 2025

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7 h. ago 11 best Aintree Ladies' Day pictures as racegoers pull out the stops with some wacky headgear ahead of Grand National

Some of the world's best might be taking to the turf, but plenty of eyes have been in the stands as punters dazzle on Ladies Day

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8 h. ago Clutter and mess are the main reason people in relationship argue

Organisation experts have explained how to tackle your mess and psychologists say why it is improtant

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8 h. ago Daniel crime mob member to 'die in jail' after brutal Glasgow shotgun murder linked to Lyons feud

Malcom McNee went on the attack after Ronnie Daniel had been threatened in an ongoing feud between the Lyons and the Daniels organised crime groups.

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8 h. ago In Pictures: Hats off to racegoers as thousands attend Ladies Day at Aintree

Revellers at day two of the Grand National Festival donned big sunglasses and even bigger hats.

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8 h. ago Parents in Wales being warned of 'very real danger' to children from drug gangs in powerful message

A critically-acclaimed play explores how 'chicken shop gangs' are recruiting children to deal drugs and be part of organised crime gangs, with the offer of free food

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