70 m. ago South Africa v Barbarians live: Latest score and updates as Springboks return to action

The world champions take on the invitational side to kickstart their year of international rugby

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1 hour ago Aberdeen secure £8million in funding as club announce plans for new Cormack Park revamp

Chairman Dave Cormack, director Tom Crotty and other investors have poured more money into the coffers at Pittodrie

Economics

2 h. ago Horror moment meat cleaver wielding thug launches attack on terrified shop staff

The thug was seen waiting outside for half-an-hour plotting his attack before barging through the shop door, terrifying staff, and stealing £2,000 from the till with police launching an investigation

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2 h. ago Man dies after falling from Blackpool Pier as police launch urgent appeal

Lancashire Constabulary says an investigation has been launched as they try to determine the man's identity, urging anyone with further information to reach out

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2 h. ago Online hacks to offline heists: crypto leaders on edge amid increasing attacks

Industry figures are seeing beyond the ‘illusion of invisibility’ after series of investor kidnappingsCryptocurrency traders such as Mohammed Arsalan are prepared to watch their online assets expand and explode if they miss the right moment, making or breaking their fortunes in just minutes. All in a day’s work on the internet. Offline, though, they have found themselves less equipped for the consequences of affluence. A string of kidnappings has plagued the industry over the past year and left traders across the globe paranoid, fearful and keen to invest in physical security measures.Arsalan grew up working class in Karachi, Pakistan. He hustles in any setting. At 14, he started a business exporting T-shirts overseas. By 17, the pandemic swept it all away. Inside, online and penniless, the booming world of Bitcoin beckoned him. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Horrific moment rabid bear pins down terrified ranger and starts gnawing on his head before mauling two other men to death

What was meant to be a simple father-and-son outing to collect firewood ended in tragedy after a rabid sloth bear launched a violent attack, killing both men and leaving a forest guard injured. 

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2 h. ago M&S' 'stylish' £29.50 linen top is 'fresh for summer' and 'very flattering'

Shoppers love the 'light and comfortable' linen top that's been praised for its 'flattering' shape

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2 h. ago Why Uber’s CEO thinks London is key to future of driverless cars

Why Uber’s CEO thinks London is key to future of driverless cars  The Times

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3 h. ago Britain's spies spent 20 years hunting a Russian double agent at the heart of MI6 in extraordinary global operation

The 'highly unusual' investigation, believed to have began in the mid-to-late 1990s before concluding in 2015, came following a tip-off from the CIA about an alleged spy.

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3 h. ago England wish Bonmatí speedy recovery from viral meningitis on eve of Euro 2025

Midfielder’s condition ‘controlled’ say doctorsSpain kick off Euro 2025 against Portugal on 3 JulyEngland have sent their best wishes to the Spain midfielder Aitana Bonmatí for a speedy recovery in time for the European Championship after the Ballon d’Or winner was admitted to hospital with viral meningitis.The head coach, Sarina Wiegman, whose Lionesses side were beaten by Spain in the 2023 World Cup final, hopes the Barcelona player can recover in time for the finals in Switzerland, which get under way on Wednesday. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Ballymena hate crime horror as slurry spread across road hours before first

Police have launched an investigation into the incident, with a 19-year-old man arrested and condemnation from politicians over the horrific incident hours before people take to the streets

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3 h. ago I am torn between my amazing new lover and the father of my children. My ex cheated multiple times but is my happiness or the happiness of my family is more important? BEL MOONEY answers

Dear Bel, at 30 I found out my partner had cheated. Then I met another man who became a true friend and I fell head over heels in love. But my children's father wants his family back and I'm conflicted...

Society

4 h. ago How will Israel’s war with Iran affect Benjamin Netanyahu’s future?

Loyalists hope for boost after apparent victory, but political divisions and 7 October security failures still loom largeWhen Benjamin Netanyahu described the opportunities for peace that Israel’s successes in its brief war with Iran might bring, supporters took him at his word.“This victory presents an opportunity for a dramatic widening of peace agreements. We are working on this with enthusiasm,” Israel’s longest-serving prime minister said on Thursday in a pre-recorded statement. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago This white bedding set looks just like The White Company's but costs over £85 less

"Not only does the sheets look good on, but they help aid a good night's sleep"

Economics

5 h. ago Enzo Maresca drops huge bombshell as he reveals EVERY Chelsea player could leave

Enzo Maresca admits that he can't guarantee the future of any Chelsea player, with the Blues set for another busy summer transfer window both in terms of incomings and outgoings

Sport

6 h. ago Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson leaked fight script could not have been more wrong

Both Paul and Tyson went head-to-head back in November, but fight fans were left stunned after a fight 'script' was leaked

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6 h. ago Silent Witness star Emilia Fox 'thinking about end of life' and major challenge

Silent Witness star Emilia Fox talks about parenting, perfect days and planning for the future - and explains why working on the show for 21 years has changed her views on life and death

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7 h. ago Our fashion editor's guide to finding the best frames for your face shape

From prescription glasses to holiday shades, Hannah Skelley brings you the ultimate guide to the season's top frames for your face shape

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7 h. ago Euro 2025 is sure to showcase just how far women’s football has come | Emma Hayes

England, Spain, Germany and the Netherlands are the teams to beat but the tournament in Switzerland will be incredibly tightYou only have to wind the clock back two full major-tournament cycles, to Euro 2017, and there were no fully professional women’s leagues in Europe. Thanks to increased investment in the women’s game, there are now more than 3,000 full-time female players across the continent, and that professionalisation is why my overriding feeling about this summer’s Euros is that the quality is going to be so much higher than we have seen before. And it will be so tight.In Spain, England and Germany there are three strong favourites who are all capable of going on to win it and I would add the Netherlands to the top four. I was so impressed when we [the United States] played the Dutch in December. They will need everybody fit but, on their day, they are a top side. Beyond that, this tournament is going to show the prowess of the Nations League, which was introduced since th...

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7 h. ago Silent Witness star Emilia Fox on 'thinking about end of life' and her love of true crime

EXCLUSIVE: Silent Witness star Emilia Fox talks about parenting, perfect days and planning for the future - and explains why working on the show for 21 years has changed her views on life and death

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