89 m. ago Scottie Scheffler claims Open Championship with majestic four

American world No 1 ends on 17 under at Royal Portrush Rory McIlroy finishes at 10 under after final round of 69Never in doubt. Never remotely in doubt. What might Rory McIlroy have to shoot to win his second Open, they asked. The answer turned out to be: Scottie Scheffler.Anybody hoping for a keenly contested Open Sunday was to be sorely disappointed. Make that 10 times Scheffler has held a 54-hole lead and 10 times he has converted. Scheffler tugged his opening tee shot into the rough, triggering some sharp intakes of breath. The new champion’s next act was to fire an iron to within a foot of the cup. Scheffler enjoyed a sun-kissed procession on the Dunluce Links. Had the R&A been so minded, it could have broken with tradition and handed over the Claret Jug on the 5th tee. By that point, he was seven strokes clear. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Gaza's deadliest day of war for Palestinians seeking food and aid as 'at least 85 killed'

The largest death toll was in northern Gaza, where living conditions are especially dire, as at least 79 Palestinians were killed while trying to reach aid entering through the Zikim crossing with Israel

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3 h. ago TV's archetypal soap 'villainess' dies after making show debut in 1960

Eileen Fulton has died at the age of 91. The actress was best known for her role as Lisa Miller in As the World Turns, which she played for 50 years

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3 h. ago Environment Secretary vows to quit job if he can’t plug up Britain’s sewage catastrophe

Environment Secretary Steve Reed has put his job on the line over Britain's waterworks nightmare, saying he will quit his job if he cannot eliminate the being pumped into our rivers

Society

3 h. ago The Guardian view on mitochondrial donation: IVF innovation leads to a cautious genetic triumph | Editorial

UK research has brought real hope to families suffering from one of the most common inherited disorders, with a breakthrough that’s been years in the makingEight babies have been born free of a disease that can lead to terrible suffering and early death, thanks to pioneering scientists in the UK employing a form of genetic engineering that is banned in some countries, including the US and France. Ten years ago, when the government and regulators were considering whether to allow mitochondrial transfer technology, critics warned of “Frankenstein meddling” that would lead to three-parent children. It’s hard now to justify such hostility in the face of the painstaking work carried out by the scientific and medical teams at Newcastle, resulting in these healthy babies and ecstatic families.Mitochondria, like tiny battery packs, supply energy to every cell of the body. Their DNA is handed down in the egg from mother to child. In rare instances, there are genetic mutat...

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3 h. ago Emmerdale fans convinced soap has confirmed another death after grave clue

Emmerdale viewers believe there's another shocking death on the cards for the Dingles, after spotting something about a recent graveside scenes after Nate Robinson's funeral

Events

4 h. ago Coronation Street Bernie Winter star's real age shocks fans as she celebrates birthday

Coronation Street fans have been left gobsmacked by Bernie Winter actress Jane Hazlegrove's real age as they took to social media to wish the star a happy birthday

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4 h. ago Coronation Street fans floored over Bernie star's age as she celebrates major birthday

Coronation Street fans have been left in disbelief after discovering the real age of actress Jane Hazlegrove, who plays Bernie Winter on the ITV soap

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4 h. ago Coronation Street fans cant believe Bernie actress’ real age as she celebrates birthday

Coronation Street star Jane Hazlegrove has been a fan favourite since she joined the ITV soap as Bernie Winter - but fans have been left shocked by the actress's age

Culture

5 h. ago ‘What about me?’ The confusing jealousy of being spared the abuse my father committed against my sister

Writing about child sexual abuse is hard. Writing about the unfathomable, yet surprisingly common jealousy as the sibling of an abused child is even harderA winter’s day. My father in the dark room of my memory developing photographs. The door is shut. My sister stands with him. He aims to teach her the essentials of photography. How to turn a black and white negative rolled from the interior of his camera, unspooled in the dark, then bathed in trays of chemicals, to bring the past back to life in black and white.My sister’s special treatment as the only one of nine siblings to learn this skill does not go unnoticed, by me at least. I am 10 years old and long to learn, even as I want only to be an insect in the corner watching unseen. Continue reading...

Events

5 h. ago Less than a fifth of Italians would fight for their country, social studies survey suggests

It showed almost a third of Italians believe the country will be directly involved in a war within five years, but only 16 per cent of those of fighting age would be willing to take up arms.

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5 h. ago Urgent search to find missing boy, 14, with links to Manchester

Shay Patrick was last seen in the early hours of July 20

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5 h. ago Family of royal 'Sleeping Prince' ignored doctor's orders after horror crash

Prince Al Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal Al Saud, the eldest son of Prince Khaled bin Talal Al Saud, passed away on Saturday at the age of 36 after spending more than 20 years in a coma

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5 h. ago Your organs have their own age – and it may predict health risks better than your birthday

We’re used to guessing someone’s age by spotting wrinkles or a receding hairline. But figuring out how old their brain, arteries, or kidneys are? That’s a whole different challenge, writes James Liddell

Events

5 h. ago Blackpool's Steve Bruce raises Jerry Yates problem as Swansea City star linked with rivals

The latest news from Swansea City on Sunday, July 20

Politics

6 h. ago NHS facing ‘absolutely shocking’ £27bn bill for maternity failings in England

Exclusive: Legal actions rise after death or injury of hundreds of babies and women in recent yearsThe NHS is facing an “absolutely shocking” £27bn bill for maternity failings in England, the Guardian can reveal, after a series of hospital scandals triggered a record level of legal claims.Hundreds of babies and women have died or suffered life-altering conditions as a result of botched care in NHS trusts across the country in recent years, prompting the government to launch a “rapid” national inquiry. Continue reading...

Economics

6 h. ago Woman rages 'this is disgusting!' after nightmare home makeover so terrible she 'almost wets herself on camera' in dismay

Trading Spaces (pictured), an American home renovation show which aired on TLC from 2000 to 2008, sees two neighbours redo a room in each other's homes on a budget.

Events

6 h. ago Viktor Gyokeres to Man United transfer latest as £60m Arsenal hijack truth emerges

Manchester United transfer news as Viktor Gyokeres continues to be linked with a move to Old Trafford

Economics

6 h. ago Desperate single women are snatching men's salads and apologizing over LinkedIn in attempt to find a partner

Desperate single women have stopped swiping on dating apps - and started snatching salads off finance bros instead.

Politics

6 h. ago The true story of Saudi's Sleeping Prince: As funeral prayers are held today for Prince Al

For 20 years, the prince was kept alive on a hospital ventilator - but his doting father refused to give up hope that one day his son might awaken, before the young man's tragic death yesterday.

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