10 h. ago Arsenal: Viktor Gyokeres debut assessed as shaky defence causes concern

Three points in the bag but also a few fresh concerns for Mikel Arteta

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11 h. ago Experts send stark warning as 'zombie squirrels' invade back gardens and spread virus

Home owners were left baffled as strange disfigured squirrels entered their back gardens covered in oozing sores and tumours, with an expert revealing they're carrying a virus

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13 h. ago Julie was smart and competent, yet her less qualified colleagues surpassed her. Imposter syndrome held her back | The modern mind

By not seeking promotion, Julie never risked failure. Viewing her chronic self-doubt as a defence mechanism helped her challenge it The modern mind is a column where experts discuss mental health issues they are seeing in their work“I wish I could carry myself with the confidence of a politician. Especially a male one. They’re always so confident. Never rattled, completely immune to others’ opinions.”Julie’s* intelligence and quick wit seemed to belie the very reason for attending therapy – despite reams of qualifications and years of professional experience, she felt dissatisfied with her work achievements. Having never put herself forth for a promotion, Julie had spent the better part of two decades being surpassed in position and remuneration by younger, less qualified (and mostly male) colleagues. Deflated and discouraged, Julie’s avoidance of career advancement only sought to reinforce negative self-beliefs about her intelligence and competence. Continue reading...

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14 h. ago Terrifying 'zombie squirrels' with oozing flesh pods on their bodies invade US backyards

Homeowners in the US have been posting horrifying images of a virus spreading among squirrels. The animals may be catching it from a common garden object.

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15 h. ago Man United stars support Marcus Rashford after Barcelona debut amid 'unhappy' Hansi Flick verdict

Marcus Rashford debuted for Barcelona in Mallorca on Saturday night as a second-half substitute as the Catalan club started their LaLiga title defence with a win

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18 h. ago Yvette Cooper mounts fresh defence of UK ban on Palestine Action

Home secretary said group carried out ‘escalating campaign’ of criminal damage before it was proscribed

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20 h. ago 'If the Yorkshiremen invade, we're the first line of defence'

The area on the edge of Greater Manchester that is the last stop on the M62

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30 h. ago Marcus Rashford makes Barcelona debut and Harry Kane lifts silverware in Germany

Rashford was a second-half substitute as Barca started their LaLiga title defence with victory.

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32 h. ago Drunk, angry, jobless German wasps with 'nothing to do' invade UK and attack Brits

German wasps have nothing better to do than invade UK and string Brits after a trip to the wasp equivalent of a pub - fermenting fruit - prompting pest control chiefs to issue a warning.

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33 h. ago Special forces commandos could be used to tackle people smugglers bringing migrants to UK

Defence chiefs have ordered special forces to target ruthless people smugglers shipping illegal migrants across the channel

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34 h. ago Trump to back ceding of Ukrainian territory to Russia as part of peace deal

Details of post-summit call were leaked in which US president supports plan for Kyiv to give up Donbas regionDonald Trump will back a plan to cede unoccupied Ukrainian territory to Russia to secure an end to the war between the two countries, it was reported on Saturday, after details of his post-summit call with European leaders leaked out.Trump told European leaders that he believed a peace deal could be negotiated if the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, agreed to give up the Donbas region, which Russian invaders have not been able to seize in over three years of fighting, the New York Times reported, citing to two senior European officials. Continue reading...

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34 h. ago Trump reportedly to back ceding of Ukrainian territory to Russia as part of peace deal

Details of post-summit call were leaked in which US president supports plan for Kyiv to give up Donbas regionDonald Trump will back a plan to cede unoccupied Ukrainian territory to Russia to secure an end to the war between the two countries, it was reported on Saturday, after details of his post-summit call with European leaders leaked out.Trump told European leaders that he believed a peace deal could be negotiated if the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, agreed to give up the Donbas region, which Russian invaders have not been able to seize in over three years of fighting, the New York Times reported, citing to two senior European officials. Continue reading...

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36 h. ago Trump reportedly backs Ukrainian land concession in peace plan with Putin – live

Putin in return offered ceasefire across Ukraine and written promise to not attack again, according to senior officialsZelenskyy to meet Trump on Monday after Putin summit briefingAt the Alaska summit, Putin demanded Ukraine withdraw from Donetsk and Luhansk as a condition for ending the war, but offered Trump a freeze along the remaining frontline, two sources with direct knowledge of the talks told the Guardian.Although Luhansk is almost entirely under Russian control, Ukraine still holds key parts of Donetsk, including the cities of Kramatorsk and Sloviansk and heavily fortified positions whose defence has cost tens of thousands of lives. Continue reading...

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36 h. ago Rodrigo Muniz’s late strike rescues point for Fulham at Brighton

A game with little between the sides, rustiness abounding, looked to have been won by a second-half Matt O’Riley penalty after Sander Berge’s ill-judged challenge. Fulham were made to wait for the 95th minute for a proper chance. It was volleyed wide by an aghast Kenny Tete but it would not be the last, Rodrigo Muniz smashing in a Harry Wilson corner. When all seemed lost and Brighton looked to have held Fulham at bay, the ball was allowed to travel to the second-half sub, one of those many strikers linked with Newcastle, who chested the ball down and crashed home.For transfer devotees, the other major news was Carlos Baleba starting in Brighton’s midfield; the expectation is he stays, give or take a steeple-high offer Tony Bloom cannot refuse. Within an aggressive midfield battle, Baleba’s quality was often apparent, sweeping up for his defence one minute, supporting forwards the next. He was certainly missed when subbed off in the second half. Continue reading...

Events

36 h. ago Thomas Frank off to perfect league start as Richarlison helps Spurs beat Burnley

It’s hard to imagine how this could have gone any better for Thomas Frank. In front of an exuberant home crowd still basking in ending their long wait for a trophy, a breathtaking bicycle-kick from a rejuvenated Richarlison helped seal a convincing victory in the Dane’s first Premier League match in charge of Tottenham.Spurs’ new £55m signing Mohammed Kudus was also outstanding as he created both of the Brazilian’s goals before Brennan Johnson rounded things off against a Burnley side that proved a tough nut to crack. After conceding the opener to Richarlison – who was a bit-part player under Ange Postecoglou last season and had been linked with a move away this summer – in the 10th minute, Scott Parker’s side had their chances against a defence that creaked at times. They ultimately paid the price of their profligacy but will be encouraged by this display. Continue reading...

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39 h. ago Liverpool: Virgil van Dijk wants next transfer 'accelerated' after £26m deal is announced

Reds still have time to bolster their defence further before the summer transfer window closes

Economics

40 h. ago Reform accused of 'amateur and irresponsible' approach to nation's defence

Organised by Labour MP Graeme Downie, the letter also questioned Mr Farage’s understanding of shipbuilding, which directly employs almost 40,000 people across the UK

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41 h. ago Donald Trump given '1 out of 10' for summit that gave Putin 'exactly what he wanted'

There was no ceasefire - but there were no "severe consequences" for Putin. A former UK Defence Secretary said Trump should get a 1 out of 10 rating for the summit

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42 h. ago ‘The stone is like a sign pointing the way for pilgrims’: Adelino Marques’s best phone picture

On the route of the Camino de Santiago, the Portuguese photographer spotted an impossible-looking rock Adelino Marques was taking a morning walk on the coast near his holiday home in Moledo, north-west Portugal, when he took this image. “It’s the northernmost beach in Portugal and is considered one of the most beautiful in the country,” Marques says. “It also has two unique features: a fort in the middle of the sea, which served as a defence against various attacks over the centuries and is now a national monument, and the hill you can see in the background of this image, Monte de Santa Tecla. It’s in the neighbouring country of Spain, but is nevertheless an icon of this beach.”In the foreground of the image is a rock that echoes the shape of the hill, with a stone “placed atop in a way that would seem impossible. Pilgrims pass through this area every day to walk to Santiago de Compostela in Spain, a pilgrimage that covers around 500 miles [805km] and takes about...

Technology

52 h. ago Putin jabs Joe Biden by saying he would have never invaded Ukraine if Trump were in charge

Vladimir Putin said that former President Joe Biden is to blame for allowing the war with Ukraine to materialize.

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