54 m. ago Emma Raducanu admits she was 'BURNED' by the fame after historic US Open run as Briton opens up on her 'smaller than ever' circle and reveals plan to get back to her best

MATTHEW LAMBWELL IN ROME: It sometimes feels as though ever since the 2021 US Open, Emma Raducanu has been trying to recapture the spirit of that schoolgirl who swept to the title.

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2 h. ago The EU seeks to halt Russian gas imports by the end of 2027 and ban new contracts already this year

The European Commission wants to halt EU imports of Russian natural gas by the end of 2027

Politics

2 h. ago Declan Rice: Arsenal need 'big balls' to beat PSG and reach Champions League final

The Gunners must overturn a first-leg deficit to reach the biggest European stage of them all

Sport

2 h. ago Man convicted of killing 'much loved' grandfather in football fan mass brawl between Blackpool and Burnley supporters outside pub

Tony Johnson, 55, suffered a fatal head injury after the fight erupted outside the Manchester Pub in Blackpool at around 7.20pm on March 4, 2023, following a match between the two sides.

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3 h. ago ‘I’ve been burnt a few times’: Emma Raducanu on betrayal and A

While navigating scrutiny on the court the Briton No 2 is trusting herself and seeking balance through academia“I am very independent and I think now I’m actually just listening to myself and my intuition more,” said Emma Raducanu, smiling, from one of the few quiet corners of the vast, handsome Foro Italico complex in Rome. “For so long, I’ve had other opinions, I’ve tried to justify my gut feeling because my brain is very logical [and] I didn’t feel like I could just trust what I felt.”Raducanu was speaking before her first-round appearance at the Italian Open, where she is still trying to figure out how to adapt her game to clay. Looking at the bigger picture of the 22-year-old’s career and life, she has reached an interesting inflection point. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago NATO kicks off huge drill with 6,000 soldiers and missiles flying over European waters

NATO's most important integrated air and missile defence exercise is taking place in the North Atlantic, North Sea, and Norwegian Sea

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4 h. ago Top baby names inspired by video game characters leading searches and beating traditional names

Parents are turning to video games to find the perfect names for their little ones, with experts noting a number of intriguing patterns when it comes to both boys and girls

Politics

4 h. ago Habit most parents are guilty of is DESTROYING children's brains and increasing depression risk, study suggests

Australian researchers, analysing data from 15,000 children under five, found those whose parents were guilty of this common habit had poorer cognitive abilities and emotional issues.

Society

5 h. ago Premier League promise over FA Cup final broken due to Man Utd and Tottenham

A promise was made for no Premier League games to be scheduled the night before this season's FA Cup final but that has now been broken owing to Manchester United and Tottenham's European hopes

Politics

5 h. ago Six WSL titles in a row for Chelsea and London City go up – Women’s Football Weekly

Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack, Emily Keogh and Jamie Spangher to reflect on Chelsea’s WSL triumph, a dramatic final day in the ChampionshipOn this week’s Guardian Women’s Football Weekly: Chelsea are crowned WSL champions for a record sixth season in a row. With games to spare, can Sonia Bompastor’s side complete an unbeaten domestic campaign?Elsewhere, Arsenal’s back-to-back defeats against Aston Villa and Brighton raise questions about their defensive frailties, while Manchester United and Manchester City play out a dramatic derby with European football on the line. Meanwhile, Everton shine in the Merseyside derby, and Crystal Palace leave it late to deny Leicester. Continue reading...

Sport

6 h. ago Renault and Citroën owner warn of ‘painful decisions’ if EU does not change rules for small cars

Carmakers say there needs to be more focus on smaller, affordable vehicles in Europe as SUVs gain popularityBusiness live – latest updatesCitroën owner Stellantis and Renault have warned that they may be forced into “painful decisions” over the future of their factories in Europe, as they urged the EU to adopt more favourable rules for small cars.The chief executives of the carmakers said there needs to be more focus on smaller, affordable cars in Europe as SUVs continue to gain popularity. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Holidaymaker 'almost burned alive' after touching hotel room object in Egypt

Steve Ellis saw his ten day holiday in Sharm El Sheikh come to a painful end when he touched something in his hotel room. And is still suffering from the repercussions, five months later

Society

7 h. ago 13 alternative European festivals in 2025 and how much to travel to them

If the United Kingdom festival scene has been “completed,” here’s a few European festivals to check out instead.

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8 h. ago 'Kind and generous' mum, 21, found dead after inhaling laughing gas with chest infection

Young mum Kira Booth, 21, was discovered lifeless in her Burnley flat by her support worker in November last year - after she did laughing gas whilst battling a chest infection

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8 h. ago 'I had no idea daughter's name was a word for common kitchen item'

A woman has shared her dismay after she realised she had given her daughter a name that people 'hate' - and it has a rather unfortunate translation she wasn't aware of

Politics

8 h. ago Rare habitat in Wales threatened by jet skiers, dog walkers and sewage

A community nature group is calling on Vale of Glamorgan Council to turn an old harbour into a local nature reserve in order to protect the numerous species there

Events

8 h. ago Jewish faculty decry Republican panel members ahead of antisemitism hearing

Lawmakers on key committee have quoted Hitler and are associated with calls for Jews to convert to ChristianityA number of Republican legislators set to grill university presidents in a congressional hearing on antisemitism this week are associated with calls for Jews to convert to Christianity, have quoted Adolf Hitler, or have reportedly threatened to burn a synagogue to the ground.A group of Haverford professors, most of them Jewish, has raised concerns about the legislators, pointing to statements they have made in the past and antisemitic incidents in their districts that the professors say they have not forcefully condemned. Continue reading...

Politics

9 h. ago Former royal butler reveals surprising ingredient the Queen 'never indulged' in her tea

A former royal butler has shared the drinking habits of the monarchy, including the King's tea and coffee preferences and the specific times they will indulge in a hot drink

Politics

9 h. ago US imposes sanctions on Myanmar ethnic militia for 'facilitating cyber scams'

An ethnic militia group in southeastern Myanmar that faces sanctions by the United States over its alleged involvement with human trafficking and online scams has criticized Washington’s actions

Politics

9 h. ago 'I had £7,000 weight loss surgery in Turkey and I'm worried I'll rip apart'

Chantelle Woolston says the tummy tuck and breast revision was her'biggest regret' and she feels she 'looked better with the fat'

Economics