69 m. ago ALEXANDRA SHULMAN'S NOTEBOOK: Why I give short shrift to men in their shorts

ALEXANDRA SHULMAN'S NOTEBOOK: This summer there's a trend for women in culottes, which strike me as the worst of both worlds.

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7 h. ago Pope resists Bumrah to lift England after bowlers claw control away from India

First Test, day two: India 471 v England 209-3Pope unbeaten on 100 but Root falls late to BumrahA day on from that much-debated decision to bowl first by Ben Stokes and the clouds had started to lift for England. The hosts were still some way from flipping the advantage they had handed India but by stumps, after an earlier fightback with the ball, Ollie Pope’s unbeaten 100 had established something akin to a foothold in the contest.Pope came into this Test with questions being asked about his spot at No 3; questions that centred around a poor record against India and Australia and not quelled by that 171 against Zimbabwe. Jacob Bethell, flavour of the month in New Zealand late last year, was breathing down his neck, even if potential, rather than back catalogue, was the driver. Continue reading...

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11 h. ago Why do heatwaves in the UK feel worse than hot weather on holiday

It only happens a few times a year - but when Brits are faced with a heatwave at home we struggle to cope.

Society

12 h. ago Royal Ascot update on horse that failed to finish race after fans feared the worst

Betty Clover was pulled up by Will Buick in the Sandringham Stakes at Royal Ascot. Trainer Eve Johnson Houghton has since issued an update about the stable favourite

Sport

12 h. ago Lavender thrives and 'will thank you' if you add 2 things to garden soil now

There's nothing worse than a sad-looking lavender bush, especially if you've planted it at the front of your flowerbed. But there are two things you can add to your soil that will help it thrive

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13 h. ago 'I thought my cold symptoms were just freshers' flu but it was actually cancer'

Ezzy Pearson, 37, was beginning her first year at university when she developed what she assumed was a cold - it was much more serious

Science

13 h. ago 'I found a lump on my neck I thought was flu but it was far worse'

Ezzy Pearson's cold symptoms of a runny nose, exhaustion and a persistent cough turned out to be a type of cancer

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15 h. ago Royal Ascot trainer complains about 'worst ride' from top jockey making debut there

Jerome Raynier was not happy with Flavien Prat's effort on Facteur Cheval after the globetrotter weakened out of the Prince of Wales's Stakes at Royal Ascot won by John and Thady Gosden runner Ombudsman

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15 h. ago Harry Potter film with 96% rating dubbed 'perfect as entire franchise ranked

The Harry Potter films are a mix of fantasy and adventure, and we've ranked all 10 of them from best to worst, according to their Rotten Tomatoes scores - so you can see how they stack up

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15 h. ago 'Greatest' James Bond film of all time ranked by Rotten Tomatoes

The James Bond film franchise has been running since 1962, with 27 movies released over the years - and now the entire collection has been ranked from worst to best

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15 h. ago Voices: I’ve been ordered by my doctor to stop doomscrolling for medical reasons

If you thought the worse thing that your phone could give you was sleepless nights from the bluescreen, you’re wrong, says Charlotte Cripps

Science

18 h. ago Central London grocery store gets ZERO food hygiene rating after mouse droppings found on shelves

Budgens next to major transport hub given worst possible rating

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20 h. ago Squid Game: the show’s worst characters are back and they’re as unbelievably wooden as ever

The South Korean smash hit drama that gripped global audiences returns for a final instalment. It’s brutal, cruel and, sadly, brings back the animal-mask wearing VIPs whose season one appearance caused global mockeryLook alive – Squid Game returns this week! There’s still no sign of any squid, which is the kind of false advertising that ruined The Pink Panther. But that’s good, because squid are terrifying. Once, showing off on holiday, I offered to cook for a group of friends. I didn’t speak the language where we were, and ended up leaving the fishmonger with a big bag of tentacles. As I attempted to remove the head, guts, beak and skin of the creatures, their internal sacs burst, coating me in viscous black ink. I suffered an allergic reaction, don’t eat squid any more, and don’t see those friends.Squid Game the TV show (Netflix, Friday 26 June) has proved even more traumatising. Set on a hidden island, the competition pits hundreds of desperate, indebted people aga...

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22 h. ago UK weather: Second heatwave could send temperatures to 39C as maps reveal date

Weather maps indicate that the latest uncomfortable heatwave may not be the worst of the year so far, as temperatures seem set to increase by a sweltering nearly 10C in July

Society

23 h. ago Trump's top spy confirms worst fears about Iran after public rebuke from president as US prepares military strike

Trump's Director of National Intelligence had testified in March that the U.S. intelligence community 'continues to assess Iran is not building a nuclear weapon.'

Events

26 h. ago Bruno Fernandes given shock verdict despite Manchester United's worst

Bruno Fernandes was the only shining light in a dark season for Ruben Amorim's side, one which saw Manchester United finish the campaign down in 15th place

Events

27 h. ago Lions vs Argentina LIVE: 1888 Cup result, match stream and latest updates

Andy Farrell’s side make worst possible start to summer as warm-up for Australia tour ends in defeat

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32 h. ago Are London commuters treated worse than cattle in hot weather? I took the Tube to find out

Are London commuters treated worse than cattle in hot weather? I took the Tube to find out  The Telegraph

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33 h. ago Van driver thought he'd hit a sheep but what he found was far worse

A cyclist suffered multiple severe injuries after being a hit from behind

Events

34 h. ago Katie Price looks worse for wear and struggles to contain her surgically

Katie Price looked worse for wear as she partied the night away with Wayne Lineker in Ibiza this week.

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