10 h. ago Mountain marvel: how one of biggest batteries in Europe uses thousands of gallons of water to stop blackouts

‘Much-loved’ Dinorwig hydroelectric energy storage site in Wales has a vital role to play in keeping the lights onSeconds after a catastrophic series of power outages struck across the UK in the summer of 2019, a phone rang in the control room of the Dinorwig hydropower plant in north Wales. It was Britain’s energy system operator requesting an immediate deluge of electricity to help prevent a wide-scale blackout crippling Britain’s power grids.The response was swift, and in the end just under million people were left without power for less than 45 minutes. While trains were stuck on lines for hours and hospitals had to revert to backup generators, that phone call prevented Britain’s worst blackout in a decade from being far more severe. Continue reading...

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29 h. ago Arsenal’s comeback queens face ultimate Barcelona test in Champions League final

New chapter in Arsenal’s storied history awaits as they aim to end continental drought in a sold-out Lisbon finalAfter 18 years, Arsenal are back in the biggest game in women’s European football with a dream to end their long wait for continental glory. They face the holders, the favourites and the much-revered Barcelona, who are aiming to win the Champions League for a third consecutive season on a picture-perfect weekend in Lisbon.Strolling along tree-lined paths through the Portuguese capital’s sun-kissed Parque Eduardo VII, as a group of Barcelona fans cross paths with two Arsenal supporters wearing full red-and-white kit and exchange a few friendly quips about Saturday’s final, it is hard not to feel a pang of sympathy for the 3,467 attendees who saw Arsenal lift the Uefa Women’s Cup – as it was known in 2007 – in the somewhat less glamorous surroundings of Boreham Wood FC’s Meadow Park. In those days, the competition concluded with a two-legged home-and-away final. Arsenal fol...

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39 h. ago Germany's economy grew by 0.4% in the 1st quarter. That's double the initial estimate

The German economy, Europe’s biggest, grew by 0.4% in the first quarter thanks to stronger-than-expected exports and manufacturing

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58 h. ago Europa League final defeat exposed Manchester United's biggest problem

Man United blew the chance to win European silverware and secure Champions League qualification for next season after losing 1-0 to Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League final.

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62 h. ago Tottenham joy vindicates Ange Postecoglou’s biggest decision of Europa League triumph

Tottenham 1-0 Man United: Spurs salvaged a dire season by triumphing in a dismal final to seal a first trophy since 2008

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3 d. ago Inept Man Utd have many problems but improving this one area must be the priority

United were beaten by Tottenham in a dismal Europa League final as their biggest issue was exposed yet again

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3 d. ago Bilbao police launch 'biggest operation ever' as Man Utd and Spurs fans brawl in the streets

Manchester United and Tottenham fans warred in the Spanish streets as Bilbao police launched their 'biggest operation ever' ahead of the Europa League final

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4 d. ago Why ‘shambolic’ Tottenham v Manchester United final is entirely by Uefa’s design

The Europa League has turned into the biggest safety net possible for wealthy clubs in crisis

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5 d. ago Champions League Odds: Latest Champions League Betting Odds & Prices

Find the latest Champions League odds as elite teams battle for European football’s biggest honour

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5 d. ago Ryanair to raise air fares after lower ticket prices hit profits

Chief executive Michael O’Leary says full-year results are ‘robust’ and airline will pay about €400m in dividendsBusiness live – latest updatesRyanair has said air fares will head back up this summer after a year of lower fares saw the budget airline’s profits fall 16%.Europe’s biggest airline carried just over 200 million passengers in 2024-25 with ticket prices down 7% to fill its planes, after a dispute halted bookings from some online agents, reducing full-year profits to €1.6bn (£1.4bn). Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Ruben Amorim could add four players to Man United squad for Europa League final vs Tottenham

Manchester United are preparing for their biggest game in years as they look to win a European trophy and secure Champions League qualification in Bilbao.

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6 d. ago LIVE: Great Manchester Run 2025 sees thousands head out in the city centre and beyond for sun

It's now one of Europe's biggest running events

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6 d. ago LIVE: Great Manchester Run 2025 sees waves of runners already set off through the city centre

It's now one of Europe's biggest running events

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6 d. ago Revealed: European ‘green’ investments hold billions in fossil fuel majors

Exclusive: Funds with names such as ‘Sustainable Global Stars’ have stakes in some of the world’s biggest pollutersEuropean “green” funds holding more than $33bn of investments in major oil and gas companies have been revealed by an investigation, despite fossil fuels being the root cause of the climate crisis. Some of these investment funds used branding such as Sustainable Global Stars and Europe Climate Pathway.Over $18bn was invested in the five biggest polluters: TotalEnergies, Shell, ExxonMobil, Chevron and BP. These topped a 2023 Carbon Majors ranking for oil and gas production among shareholder-owned firms. Other investments by funds following EU sustainable finance disclosure regulations (SFDR) included those in US fracking company Devon Energy and Canadian tar sands company Suncor, the investigation by Voxeurop and the Guardian found.A Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM) fund called Europe Climate Pathway had $88m invested in Shell, BP and TotalEnergies. In to...

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7 d. ago Huge airport McDonald's aimed at Brit holidaymakers will be biggest in Europe

The huge fast food branch is the biggest in Europe at more than 10,000 square feet - and will primarily service British customers travelling to the popular holiday destination

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7 d. ago Ruben Amorim's biggest Man Utd call for Europa League final isn't that big at all

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim gave an honest verdict about his selection for the Europa League final after overseeing a defeat away to Chelsea on Friday

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1 week ago Ruben Amorim makes worrying Europa League Final claim after hitting new Man Utd low

Ruben Amorim took aim at the focus of those at Manchester United and claimed that the upcoming Europa League final is not their biggest assignment after tasting defeat again in the Premier League

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2 w. ago Rasmus Højlund eager to ‘show myself’ at highest level with Manchester United

Forward admits ‘hard times’ during difficult campaign‘We are in a good position now to win a European trophy’Rasmus Højlund is determined to prove himself “on the biggest stage” with Manchester United, although the centre-forward admits his 21-match scoring drought earlier in the season was a test of character.Højlund’s goal in Thursday’s 4-1 defeat of Athletic Bilbao was only his 10th in 48 games, a return that has prompted some criticism. But the 22-year-old Dane is clear he can turn his form around. “I know what this football club is all about,” Højlund said. “It’s a lot of pressure, but that’s why I’m here. I want to show myself on the biggest stage.” Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Manager of one of Europe's biggest brothels spills on very unexpected client

Catherine De Noir, 31, is a brothel manager with a background in organisational psychology, and she recently gave an insight into the realities of legal sex work - including who visits the club

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2 w. ago 'I manage Europe's biggest legal brothel and never expected this client to visit'

EXCLUSIVE: Catherine De Noir, 31, is a legal brothel manager. She recently shared what it's like to work there, as well as what kind of celebrities are known to walk through the door

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