33 m. ago Tour de France 2025: stage one sets battle for yellow jersey but Ganna out – live

Le Grand Départ, starting and ending at Lille MétropoleAny comments or thoughts? Feel free to email AmyAccording to the Tour’s live coverage, the peloton has stopped at Porte de Paris, one of Lille’s city gates, where an orchestra is playing the Marseillaise, the French national anthem.And the Tour de France 2025 is off! Well, the controlled, 11km slow rollout before the official race starts is on. There are 184 riders taking part and the TV coverage is showing quite a few smiling faces as they parade around during the neutralised start in Lille. Continue reading...

Society

40 m. ago Transfer news live: Arsenal set deadline for Gyokeres deal, Chelsea and Man United announce new signings

Kyle Walker has completed his shock move to Burnley while Arsenal and Barcelona target Nico Williams has signed a new contract with Athletic Bilbao

Sport

43 m. ago Chelsea confirm £55m Jamie Gittens transfer hours after star was spotted with new teammates

Chelsea have completed the signing of Jamie Gittens from Borussia Dortmund, who was seen among members of the Blues squad after their win over Palmeiras at the FIFA Club World Cup

Economics

48 m. ago F1 weather forecast: Rain in the air for British Grand Prix on Sunday

The 12th race of the 2025 F1 season sees the paddock return to the home of British motorsport

Society

56 m. ago ‘We’re an antidote’: Boss of Legoland owner on the thrill of theme parks in a world of technology

Fiona Eastwood says real-life experiences that bring people together are vital amid a battle for attention in the digital eraArtificial intelligence is in the process of upending the business models of companies all over the world, but when it comes to the $100bn (£73bn) global theme park business the thrill of “big metal” rollercoasters is still the biggest draw.Fiona Eastwood, the boss of the sector’s second biggest operator, Merlin Entertainments, says that in a world dominated by battles over screen time it is real-life experiences that provide families with an “antidote to phones and digital technology”. Continue reading...

Science

60 m. ago Jessie J admits 'I went into survival mode' in latest cancer update as she jokes 'I'm moving to Scotland'

The popstar said she is "currently experiencing some delayed sadness, anger and frustration" over her diagnosis

Events

76 m. ago Scotland’s 14 universities ranked best to worst in new league table for 2026

Here are Scotland's best and worst universities, according to the Complete University Guide for 2026.

Politics

92 m. ago F1 British Grand Prix: qualifying updates from Silverstone – live

Formula One latest (qualifying begins at 3pm BST)Sign up for The Recap | And you can drop Billy a mailHaas’s Ollie Bearman has received a 10-place grid penalty for tomorrow’s race for a ‘red flag infringement’ after spinning out and hitting the barriers by the pit lane while a red flag was being flown after Gabriel Bortoleto had himself spun offHere’s what the lap times looked like at the end of that chaotic third practice session earlier: Continue reading...

Sport

2 h. ago The inspiration behind Cameron Norrie’s unlikely Wimbledon run

The British No 3, having battled past Mattia Bellucci, has enjoyed less expectations compared to his compatriot and No 4 seed Jack Draper

Politics

2 h. ago The reason Celtic pulled out of Kvistgaarden transfer race amid Calvert

The Danish international is set to move to Norwich City having previously been on Celtic's radar

Sport

2 h. ago Chelsea tell Man Utd what it will cost to complete Christopher Nkunku transfer

The Chelsea striker wants to leave Stamford Bridge after growing frustrated under Enzo Maresca, and he is surplus to requirements following the arrivals of Liam Delap and Joao Pedro this summer.

Sport

3 h. ago Viktor Gyokeres rejects two huge offers amid Arsenal transfer breakthrough

Arsenal are expected to sign a top striker this summer and while it seems as though Viktor Gyokeres is now their top choice, the Sweden striker also has other suitors

Sport

3 h. ago Waratahs vs British & Irish Lions live: Latest score and updates as error

A tougher test will be expected as the Lions take on the Sydney side

Events

3 h. ago Revealed: Why Cristiano Ronaldo was absent from Diogo Jota's funeral in Portugal

Portugal's most capped player and team captain was expected to fly to Gondomar near Porto to pay his last respects alongside Jota's club and country teammates at the funeral mass this morning.

Politics

3 h. ago Manchester United got news they didn't want just hours after Marcus Rashford update

Man United are expected to be busy in the summer transfer window and the money they make from sales will dictate how many players they are able to bring in.

Politics

3 h. ago Man Utd release transfer statement as second summer signing is officially confirmed

South American teenager Diego Leon's move from Cerro Porteno has been completed with the Paraguay underage international set to flit between Ruben Amorim's first team and the academy

Politics

3 h. ago ‘You can’t pause the internet’: social media creators hit by burnout

Their jobs are seen as glamorous but the new reality for many is workplace stress and ‘complete fatigue’The life of a social media creator can be high in glamour and status. The well-paid endorsement deals, the online followers and proximity to the celebrity establishment are all perks of the industry.But one hidden cost will be familiar to anyone coping with the 21st-century economy: burnout. The Guardian has spoken to five creators with a combined audience of millions who have all experienced degrees of workplace stress or fatigue. Continue reading...

Events

3 h. ago Transfer news live: Arsenal set deadline for Gyokeres deal, Man United announce new signing

Kyle Walker has completed his shock move to Burnley while Arsenal and Barcelona target Nico Williams has signed a new contract with Athletic Bilbao

Economics

4 h. ago Dad's miracle escape from death after car ploughs into tree during 100mph race

Michael Moates, 24, recounted his astonishing survival following the terrifying crash, where he narrowly avoided death in a major rally competition

Sport

4 h. ago Man City star Kyle Walker completes shock Burnley switch after transfer snub

Manchester City and England defender Kyle Walker has completed a surprise transfer to Premier League new boys Burnley after spending time on loan at AC Milan last season

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