2 h. ago Anker bluetooth speaker delivers a punch at a cheap price, now 25% off on Amazon

The Soundcore Select 2S Bluetooth Speaker is now just £29.98 on Amazon, offering great sound and portability at 25% off.

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5 h. ago Air India captain sent mayday less than minute before crash, say authorities

Aviation ministry says Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner reached height of 650ft before rapidly descending and hitting ground 2km from airport“Mayday, mayday,” was the final radio message sent by the pilot of the Air India 171 flight bound for London, moments before it crashed to the ground, killing more than 270 people.In a briefing by India’s aviation authorities on Saturday, authorities confirmed that Captain Sumeet Sabharwal, who was piloting the flight, sent a distress call to air traffic control less a minute after it took off from Ahmedabad airport at 1:39pm on Thursday. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago 'I got in trouble shouting at Fabio Wardley fight but one punch is all it takes'

FRANK WARREN COLUMN: Fabio Wardley was behind on all three judges' scorecards during his fight with Justis Huni but landed the telling knockout blow to win the bout

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10 h. ago Review: Majority D100 Bookshelf Speakers punch above their weight

The D100s are a pair of good-sized speakers that will look nice sitting next to your TV or home stereo

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11 h. ago Roman shoppers praise £25 linen trousers in three colours that go with virtually any summer top

"These trousers fit extremely well and I am very pleased with them. I am considering buying a second pair"

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13 h. ago LA protests live: Cities prepare for ‘No Kings’ rallies nationwide as Marines arrive in Los Angeles

Ruling temporarily blocks California Governor Gavin Newsom from regaining control of 4,000 troops mobilized in Los Angeles

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20 h. ago ECB likely to continue as host of World Test Championship finals until at least 2031

Decision expected to be ratified at ICC conference in JulyWTC win would be ‘massive’, says South Africa coachThe third day of the World Test Championship final ended amid raucous scenes among the South Africa fans in the stands but possibly also with popping corks in the Lord’s pavilion as it emerged that England is likely to host the showpiece event for another three cycles.Arun Singh Dhumal, chair of the Board of Control for Cricket in India, informed the International Cricket Council in April that it would like to host the next final in 2027 and such is the BCCI’s power in the international game the move was seen as overwhelmingly likely. Continue reading...

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20 h. ago LA protests live: Marines begin tour of duty in Los Angeles as cities prepare for ‘No Kings’ rallies

Ruling temporarily blocks California Governor Gavin Newsom from regaining control of 4,000 troops mobilized in Los Angeles

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20 h. ago Donald Trump is losing control of American foreign policy | Christopher S Chivvis

After Israel’s attacks on Iran and Ukraine’s on Russia, it is time the administration finds discipline and focus to regain authority of its foreign policyIran and the US have stood at a crossroads in recent weeks. Down one path lay negotiations that, while difficult, promised benefits to the citizens of both countries. Down the other path, a protracted war that promised little more than destruction.Back in 2018, Donald Trump had blocked the diplomatic path by tearing up the existing nuclear agreement with Iran – the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. But since beginning his second term in January he has been surprisingly open to negotiations with Tehran. Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, seemed ready to go along. Continue reading...

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22 h. ago Enma Raducanu laments ‘annoying’ back injury after bulldozing by Zheng

British No 1 cannot match world No 5 who wins 6-2, 6-4Raducanu loses after two impressive straight-sets winsUnder suffocating pressure to hold on to her serve at all costs against one of the best players in the world, it came as no surprise when Emma Raducanu faltered. Although she had fought hard and rallied after conceding a convincing first set against an imperious Zheng Qinwen, in truth she was never in control.Up 4-3 in the second set but down break point, Raducanu double faulted. A few minutes later, the match was over. The tension felt by the British No 1 in those decisive moments was a reflection of the constant pressure imposed on all contenders by the best players in the world, a challenge that she continues to struggle with. Continue reading...

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22 h. ago Emma Raducanu laments ‘annoying’ back injury after bulldozing by Zheng

British No 1 cannot match world No 5 who wins 6-2, 6-4Raducanu loses after two impressive straight-sets winsUnder suffocating pressure to hold on to her serve at all costs against one of the best players in the world, it came as no surprise when Emma Raducanu faltered. Although she had fought hard and rallied after conceding a convincing first set against an imperious Zheng Qinwen, in truth she was never in control.Up 4-3 in the second set but down break point, Raducanu double faulted. A few minutes later, the match was over. The tension felt by the British No 1 in those decisive moments was a reflection of the constant pressure imposed on all contenders by the best players in the world, a challenge that she continues to struggle with. Continue reading...

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22 h. ago Charles Leclerc smashes up Ferrari minutes into Canadian GP practice and says 'my bad'

First practice for the Canadian Grand Prix was stopped after just a few minutes when Charles Leclerc lost control of his Ferrari and smashed up the whole left side of the car

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23 h. ago Aiden Markram gives South Africa control against Australia at Lord’s

The Proteas need another 69 runs to win the World Test Championship final.

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23 h. ago LA protests live: US Marines land in Los Angeles to join National Guard as court leaves Trump in control

The ruling temporarily blocks California Governor Gavin Newsom from regaining control of 4,000 troops mobilized in Los Angeles

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25 h. ago I finally watched Notting Hill and one character is a major red flag

Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts pack a charming punch in this nineties film, but even they couldn't stop me from noticing how toxic one of the characters is

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29 h. ago Netanyahu's Iran strike 'golden opportunity' as Donald Trump 'can't control him'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu feels emboldened to act against Iran because he believes he can control Donald Trump - and he will now move to assert Israel's dominance over the Middle East

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31 h. ago Anyone who uses headphones told to check one setting or risk dementia

There is a risk that not keeping this setting under control may have long-term consequences for your brain

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31 h. ago Taskforce tackling infections in Dumfries and Galloway looking for new members

The infection prevention and control public involvement group scrutinises how infection prevention is delivered and plays a key role in forming policy and procedures.

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33 h. ago LA protests live: Trump maintains control of National Guard in Los Angeles for now after appeals court ruling

The ruling temporarily blocks California Governor Gavin Newsom from regaining control of 4,000 troops mobilized in Los Angeles

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35 h. ago LA protests live: Appeals court pauses ruling for Trump to return National Guard control to Newsom

US Circuit Court of Appeals pauses federal judge’s order for president to return control of troops to California governor Gavin Newsom

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