7 h. ago President JD Vance or Marco Rubio? We’re seeing the first signs of the battle over Trump's succession | Simon Tisdall

It’s currently a two-horse race – and the next US leader is guaranteed to be a careerist who knows nothing of statesmanshipMillions of Americans yearn for 7 November 2028, the scheduled date of the next presidential election. That’s the day the Trump era effectively ends. Probably. That’s the day the Democrats will atone for Kamala Harris’s calamitous 2024 failure. Possibly. That’s the day US democracy is reborn. Hopefully. Succession talk is tantalising Washington. Gavin Newsom, California’s governor, has given the clearest sign yet that he’ll run and glossing over past blunders, Harris reckons she deserves a second chance.Yet most attention is focused on the Republicans, after Trump, 79, again threatened to defy the constitution and seek a third term. “I would love to do it,” he said this week. He rowed back later, albeit unconvincingly. “We’ll see what happens,” he teased. This undignified narcissist’s electoral fan dance will drag on interminably. Of greater practical interest a...

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69 h. ago Chef shares 'secret ingredient' to make French onion soup taste so flavourful

Chef Matthew Ryle has shared his top tips for making the perfect French onion soup, including the one ingredient he adds to make the flavours 'sing'

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69 h. ago Chef shares 'secret ingredient' to make French onion soup taste even better

Chef Matthew Ryle has shared his top tips for making the perfect French onion soup, including the one ingredient he adds to make the flavours 'sing'.

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2 d. ago West Lothian course proving championship golf doesn’t stop when clocks go back

Deer Park is offering golfers the chance to enjoy superb playing conditions 365 days a year, ensuring the course remains in peak form, whatever the weather.

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4 d. ago Breeders’ Cup: ‘Six months sober’ Oisin Murphy names his best chance at Del Mar

Champion jockey Oisin Murphy is named on four horses in Breeders’ Cup races over both days at the annual championships in California this weekend

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5 d. ago At least 174 racehorses died from racing or training injuries in past 12 months in Australia, report finds

That’s the highest number recorded by the Coalition for the Protection of Racehorses since they began tracking deaths 10 years agoFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAt least 174 thoroughbred racehorses died at the track or as a result of injuries sustained while racing or training in the past 12 months – the highest number recorded by animal rights activists since they began tracking 10 years ago.The report from the Coalition for the Protection of Racehorses (CPR) was released on Tuesday, one week ahead of Australia’s most important horse race, the Melbourne Cup. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Chef shares simple hack for perfect scrambled eggs using 1 kitchen item

Sian Almond, breakfast development chef at the Michelin-starred Pavyllon London, has shared her top tips for making the perfect scrambled eggs

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9 d. ago Horse gifted victory in Fontwell race after 'nasty incident' sees favourite crash out

The dramatic conclusion to a 2m 2f handicap chase at Fontwell saw 4-6f Grain Trade depart and bring down Lord Maher, as Valirann Gold unseated his jockey. Majestic Moment (14-1) went on to win

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1 week ago Horse racing tips: ‘She’s running close to her best and primed to strike’ – Templegate’s Thursday NAP

TEMPLEGATE takes on Thursday's racing from Ludlow, Nottingham, Fontwell, Southwell and Chelmsford confident of landing a few winners. Back a horse by clicking their odds below and let's build the bank for Cheltenham on Friday. ALESSIA FERNANDA (6.30 Southwell, nap) She ran very close to her best over this course and distance last time, taking...

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1 week ago Newsboy’s horseracing tips for Thursday’s five meetings, including Chelmsford Nap

Newsboy fancies his nap, Argy Bhaji, to win at Chelmsford and also hopes Cinderella Man can score on the same card and complete his Daily Double

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2 w. ago Jamie Spencer ‘lost for words’ after sprinter’s shock Group 1 win at odds of 200

Powerful Glory became the biggest priced winner of a top level British Flat race at Qipco British Champions Day at Ascot and the eight horse in history to score at the odds

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2 w. ago Newsboy’s horseracing tips for Thursday’s five meetings, including Southwell Nap

Newsboy fancies his nap, Captain Parma, to win at Southwell and also hopes Atomic Mass can score on the same card and complete his Daily Double

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2 w. ago Sex worker hoping to land racing’s hottest date with runner in £10 million horse race

EXCLUSIVE: Carly Electric is a part-owner in sprinter Iowna Merc who is one of the emergency reserves for Saturday’s Everest, the richest race in the world run on turf

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2 w. ago Cat Deeley stuns in perfect party season dress on This Morning

Cat Deeley wore a blue sheer dress on This Morning, and it's the perfect way to get ahead of the curve in what's tipped to be the colour of 2026. Here's where to shop her outfit

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2 w. ago Bruce Willis' kids 'already grieving' as wife fears they may never 'bounce back'

Hollywood star and Die Hard actor Bruce Willis was diagnosed with a relatively rare form of dementia in 2023, with his condition progressing so that he's now non-verbal

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2 w. ago Christian Horner tipped for F1 job that is ‘perfect’ for him after Red Bull axe and £80m payout

CHRISTIAN HORNER would be "perfect" for a Sky Sports punditry role according to his former Red Bull colleague, Guenther Steiner. Horner has been on the lookout for a new job after his 20-year stay at Red Bull came to a dramatic end in July. The F1 veteran took an eye-popping £80MILLION payout as compensation for...

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2 w. ago Britain's top tea experts reveal the way you've been making your cuppa all wrong

Whether it's the milk or tea bag first, the exact brew time or a surprising secret ingredient that'll revamp your cuppa, four experts have shared their tips for making the perfect cup of British tea.

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3 w. ago Head chef shares the exact time to cook steak so it's not 'chewy' or 'rubbery'

Anthony Ekizian, head chef at Gaucho, has shared his top tips for cooking the perfect steak, including the exact time you should cook it for to avoid it being 'chewy' or 'rubbery'

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3 w. ago Chef shares the exact time to cook steak so it's not 'chewy' or 'rubbery'

Anthony Ekizian, Culinary Director at Gaucho, has shared his top tips for cooking the perfect steak, including the exact time you should cook it for to avoid it being 'chewy' or 'rubbery'

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3 w. ago Horse racing tips: ‘Perfect conditions and he has form to match’ – Templegate’s Thursday NAP at Ayr

TEMPLEGATE tackles Thursday's racing looking to swell the coffers ahead of a brilliant weekend of top class action. Back a horse by clicking their odds below. LORD BERTIE (3.25 Ayr, nap) He enjoyed himself here last time when an excellent second in good company. His best form has come with plenty of cut in the...

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