53 m. ago Livingston boss David Martindale targets 10 new signings as summer rebuild continues

The Livingston gaffer says 'three or four' are in the bag already

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65 m. ago Mum's cinema hack 'perfect for summer holidays' saves her family £70 per visit

Families were seriously impressed by the mum's 'genius' hack when she showcased her money-saving tip online

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72 m. ago Transfer news LIVE: Chelsea lodge £43m Gittens bid; Arsenal in Sesko talks; Mbeumo to Man Utd latest

The first deadline day of a unique two-window summer has arrived

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77 m. ago Xabi Alonso's comments about Arsenal target Martin Zubimendi say it all as phone call emerges

Martin Zubimendi is at a crossroads, with both Arsenal and Real Madrid trying desperately to sign the Real Sociedad midfielder, who nearly joined Liverpool last summer, only for the transfer to fall through

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96 m. ago From Hadestown to Hercules: ancient myths are the gods’ gift to musicals

Newly arrived in the West End, Disney’s demigod is the latest mythological A-lister to knock out showtunes. Why are deities such as Hermes and the ‘half-blood’ Percy Jackson having a moment in musical theatre?Ancient Greek dramas have long thrived on the West End stage. In recent times: Sophie Okonedo’s electrifying Medea, Brie Larson’s high-wire Elektra and Mark Strong’s smoothly political Oedipus. But the likes of Hades and Eurydice are less often found belting out big numbers alongside a dancing ensemble. Until now, it would seem. Mythological musicals are on the rise: Disney’s Hercules opens this month and Anaïs Mitchell’s Hadestown is in its second year at the Lyric while The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical is going on tour this summer.“Greek theatre has influenced every facet of our lives, from athletics to religion,” says Cedric Neal, who plays Hermes in Hadestown. “What better than for it to be translated to the stage with music, choreography and dance?” Neal has...

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1 hour ago Man United could be handed immediate Victor Osimhen blow after 'dream' transfer completed

Manchester United are heavily linked with a move for Victor Osimhen this summer as he searches for a new transfer challenge

Politics

1 hour ago Voices: Why my friend Greta Thunberg had no choice but to sail an aid boat to Gaza

If I know anything about Greta, it is that she would want this moment to bring light to the ongoing repression and human rights violations of Palestinian civilians, writes fellow youth climate campaigner Scarlett Westbrook

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1 hour ago Foreign Office issue new warning to Brits heading to Croatia this summer

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has updated its travel advice for holidaymakers heading to Croatia this summer.

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2 h. ago Brits reveal the BIZARRE things they're really thinking about while having sex

When it comes to sex, most people like to think their partner is focused on them. But the truth could be far more awkward, according to a new study.

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2 h. ago Newcastle ready to kickstart summer window with bid for £30m Premier League star

Newcastle United are keen to reinforce their squad for the 2025/26 campaign after securing Champions League football and Eddie Howe has identified a goalkeeper he wants to sign

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2 h. ago Kate Middleton has awkward moment in power suit as she makes surprise visit

The Princess of Wales has visited the newly-opened V&A East Storehouse in East London, where she was given a behind-the-scenes tour and spent time viewing the incredible objects stored there

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2 h. ago Canadian teenager Summer McIntosh sets second swimming world record in three days

18-year-old adds 200m IM record to 400m freestyle markOlympic champion also recorded third-fastest 800m freestyleSummer McIntosh set a world record for the second time in three days at the Canadian swimming trials on Monday with the 18-year-old eclipsing Hungarian great Katinka Hosszu’s 200m individual medley mark set 10 years ago.Three-times Olympic champion McIntosh, who set a world record in the 400m freestyle on Saturday, touched the wall in two minutes, 05.70 seconds to knock 0.42 off Hosszu’s time from the 2015 world championships in Kazan. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Bryan Mbeumo to Manchester United transfer latest ahead of first deadline

The summer transfer window will close this evening before reopening in six days' time and Man United are expected to be busy in the market.

Sport

2 h. ago Gorgeous Greek island is 'best place to avoid crowds' in Europe during summer

Symi is a hidden gem known for its brightly coloured harbour, historical architecture and turquoise waters - making it a must-visit for anyone looking for a holiday away from the crowds

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3 h. ago M&S finally restarts online orders six weeks after the cyber attack—but there's a catch

Marks & Spencer has finally announced that online orders are back up and running following April's cyber attack, meaning shoppers can now shop the new summer collection online - but there's one catch

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3 h. ago Out of contract Celtic XI as La Gran Muralla and 4 Treble heroes search for new clubs

Record Sport picks out 11 former Celts who are available on free transfers this summer

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3 h. ago Expert warns against popular summer drink which can cause dehydration as Scotland to hit 20C

There are certain things people should be avoiding during hot weather, as it could worsen the effects of dehydration.

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3 h. ago As a festival veteran, I couldn't be happier about Decathlon’s new summer tent pledge

The store will offer a full refund on selected tents returned by September 14

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3 h. ago Wrexham's £13.4billion promotion reality as Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney dwarfed

Wrexham's co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have plenty of wealth thanks to their acting careers, but are still some way off the Championship's richest owners

Economics

3 h. ago The US men’s national team has more of the last thing it needs: sports dad drama

The continued fallout from Christian Pulisic’s decision not to join the USMNT this summer has exposed the incestuousness of elite soccer in the United StatesThe United States men’s national team need a number of things. Some wins, after losing three straight games from March’s Concacaf Nations League through Saturday’s 2-1 loss to Turkey. A bit of momentum or indeed excitement for next year’s World Cup on home soil. A clear identity, or at least a rediscovery of the kind of grit that once made this team competitive. A goalscorer.The one thing the Americans do not need is another episode of parent-driven drama. But that’s what they have.Leander Schaerlaeckens is at work on a book about the United States men’s national soccer team, out in 2026. He teaches at Marist University. Continue reading...

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