96 m. ago Best electric fan deals, tried and tested to beat the heatwave

Stay cool for less with savings on Shark, Black + Decker and more

Economics

1 hour ago The Scottish countryside 'hideaway' cottage retreat you can book for half price

One guest praised the accommodation as "stunning".

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2 h. ago Consumer sentiment rose in June for 1st time this year as inflation remains stayed tame

Consumer sentiment increased in June for the first time in six months, the latest sign that Americans’ views of the economy have improved as inflation has stayed tame and the Trump administration has reached a truce in its trade fight with China

Economics

3 h. ago People told 'stay indoors' as Met Office issues rare amber warning for parts of UK

Rare amber thunderstorm warnings have been issued by the Met Office with a "potential risk to life and property"

Events

3 h. ago Brit tourist mysteriously vanishes from holiday Airbnb as friend spots worrying sign

While on holiday in Brazil, Denis Kopanev walked out of the Airbnb he was staying in and disappeared without a trace, with his family and friends desperately waiting to hear from him

Society

4 h. ago Seagull daubed with swastika by evil inmate at notorious Yorkshire Ripper prison

A vile prison lag appeared to grow bored of prison life and, in an attempt to stay entertained, grabbed hold of a bird and decided to abuse the poor animal, say volunteers

Events

4 h. ago Palmeiras president Leila Pereira: ‘I fought for this. I hope my fight inspires others’

Of the 32 clubs at the men’s Club World Cup, Palmeiras have the only female president, a billionaire businesswoman who pulls no punches“People think women are the weaker sex, and we’re not. I fight back. If they hit me, I hit back – but much harder. The way I hit back is by continuing to work and by showcasing Palmeiras’s work.”Leila Pereira is in full flow as she sits in the Palmeiras president’s office in São Paulo. In the 110-year history of a club founded by Italian working-class immigrants, she is the first woman to hold the post. The male dominance of global football is laid bare once again when you look at the lineup for the revamped men’s Club World Cup in the United States: of the 32 participating clubs, representing six continents, Pereira is the only female president. Continue reading...

Politics

4 h. ago We are Nobel laureates, scientists, writers and artists. The threat of fascism is back | Open letter

As in 1925, when Mussolini was in power, we must openly defy the brutal imposition of the fascist ideologyOn 1 May 1925, with Benito Mussolini already in power, a group of Italian intellectuals publicly denounced his fascist regime in an open letter. The signatories – scientists, philosophers, writers and artists – took a stand in support of the essential tenets of a free society: the rule of law, personal liberty and independent thinking, culture, art and science. Their open defiance against the brutal imposition of the fascist ideology – at great personal risk – proved that opposition was not only possible, but necessary. Today, 100 years later, the threat of fascism is back – and so we must summon that courage and defy it again.Fascism emerged in Italy a century ago, marking the advent of modern dictatorship. Within a few years, it spread across Europe and the world, taking different names but maintaining similar forms. Wherever it seized power, it undermined the separation of po...

Events

5 h. ago Does my dog know I'm going on holiday? Expert tips on miminising your dog's stress when they have to stay at home this summer

Looking forward to your well-earned summer break but worried about leaving the dog behind. We have some advice for you.

Politics

5 h. ago SNP minister Neil Gray in fresh 'Limogate' scandal after being chauffeured to pub before Aberdeen game

Gray was driven in a taxpayer-funded limo to the Brig O’Don pub in Aberdeen before travelling to Pittodrie for a game against Livingston.

Politics

5 h. ago Archaeologists uncover France’s deepest shipwreck: ‘As if time froze’

Researchers suspect vessel was carrying cargo of ceramics made in Italian coastal region of Liguria in the 16th century

Politics

6 h. ago The grand tour: one playwright’s quest to set foot in every African country before turning 60

Worried that he didn’t understand the continent of his heritage, Femi Elufowoju Jr challenged himself to visit all 54 of its nations. His trip took him from bustling Ghana to the tranquility of Tanzania – and sparked the idea for a playAt 53, I made myself a promise. Having built a reputation as the go-to authority on African culture in UK theatre, I realised with uncomfortable clarity that my knowledge barely scratched the surface of the continent’s vast complexity. What followed was an extraordinary seven-year quest to visit all 54 African nations before my 60th birthday – a journey that would ultimately transform into my ambitious new theatrical project, 54.60 Africa.The catalyst came during a 2015 world tour with theatre company Complicité that took me to Cape Town. Standing in the shadow of Table Mountain, I confronted a paradox that had long troubled me: despite my Nigerian ancestry and theatrical expertise, my understanding of Africa remained frustratingly...

Politics

6 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing's Pete Wicks shares one thing he 'refuses to do' for a woman

Strictly Come Dancing's Pete Wicks has confessed there's one act he won't perform for a woman. He recently revealed all on his Staying Relevant podcast with Sam Thompson

Politics

7 h. ago Dumfries and Galloway residents urged to stay safe around rivers and reservoirs

The plea has been issued ahead of Drowning Prevention Week after it emerged there were 33 accidental drownings in Scotland last year.

Politics

7 h. ago Red Bull agree deal to buy Newcastle Falcons and keep Premiership club afloat

Energy drinks company will take on £39m debtsTakeover plan involves club staying at Kingston ParkRed Bull has agreed a deal to buy Newcastle Falcons which includes a commitment to keep the club in the city and will ensure the Premiership remains a 10-team competition next season.Newcastle have been for sale for over a year, with owner Semore Kurdi no longer willing to fund multimillion-pound annual losses, leading to fears they could become the fourth Premiership club to go bust in the last two years after Wasps, Worcester and London Irish. Continue reading...

Economics

7 h. ago We stayed in the home of Channel 5's All Creatures Great and Small and felt like Helen and James

Grassington is in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales and is also the star of the reboot of All Creatures Great and Small. It's a little slice of heaven

Politics

8 h. ago Max Verstappen is on his final warning in Canada – but it won’t change a thing

Verstappen is one penalty point away from a ban and must stay out of trouble at the next two races, yet is unlikely to alter his aggressive racing style in Montreal

Events

8 h. ago Snow Patrol light up Cardiff Castle as summer season of gigs gets underway

The thunderstorms stayed away for the first gig the summer at the beautiful setting

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10 h. ago ‘Framed by jagged peaks, it felt like stepping into a dream’: readers’ favourite mountain trips in Europe

From the Alpujarras to the Dolomites, our tipsters hike, camp and devour hearty mountain food in some of Europe’s most spectacular scenery• Send us a tip on European wilderness – the best wins a £200 holiday voucherAfter a gruelling journey from the UK, arriving at Alpe di Siusi during golden hour felt like stepping into a dream. Farmers turned hay in some of Europe’s highest alpine meadows, framed by jagged Dolomite peaks glowing in soft evening light. We can recommend staying at the Hotel Schmung, a family-run gem with delicious northern Italian food and direct access to scenic hikes. Rifugios provide great lunch stops along the trails. The peaceful setting, breathtaking views and freedom to explore on foot without needing a car make this a perfect base for the Dolomites.Louise Continue reading...

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12 h. ago Dublin is the only large European capital without a metro: what would Leopold Bloom make of that? | Dermot Hodson

In James Joyce’s Ulysses, the city’s most famous fictional resident was as frustrated by its transport links in 1904 as many of us are todayIreland’s planning body, An Bord Pleanála, will determine later this year the fate of an ambitious proposal to build the country’s first underground railway. Residents of the Irish capital won’t be holding their breath, however. Since it was first proposed 25 years ago, MetroLink has been cancelled, revived and rebranded. The latest version of the plan, which involves just 18.8km of track, has been subject to delays, costs that have spiralled to five times the original estimate, and fierce opposition from homeowners, heritage bodies and businesses.A wide-awake city of tech firms, theatres and tourist attractions, Dublin is one of the EU’s richest metropolitan areas; it is also the only large western European capital without a metro. No Dubliner would have been more frustrated with the situation’s absurdities, and MetroLink’s slow progress, than ...

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