45 m. ago Win a £51,000 Range Rover Sport SVR for just 5p in BOTB draw

A stunning Range Rover Sport SVR worth £51,000 is up for grabs in BOTB’s latest prize draw — and tickets start at just 5p, with a £36,000 cash alternative on offer for the winner.

Economics

53 m. ago Hail the Prince: Shubman Gill’s India captaincy a prophecy fulfilled but Test doubts remain

After a run of greats at the helm, the tourists’ early promotion of their new leader is an intriguing choice to steady a listing shipShubman Gill was a pretty laid-back character when he played for Glamorgan three summers ago. So laid back, in fact, that early on during his time there he parked the brand new Volvo the club had arranged for him and apparently left the keys in the ignition. Sure enough, after training, he returned to find it had been pinched.Cue panic in the finance department at Sophia Gardens, calls to the insurers and the like. But at least his new teammates had material for some lighthearted mickey-taking. Gill, just turned 23 but already an India star on the rise, had arrived for three September rounds of the County Championship in 2022. Saying hello with 92 on debut in Cardiff, and goodbye with 119 at Hove, it sounds like he fitted in well. Continue reading...

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53 m. ago Royal Ascot Day 3 tips: Trawlerman to spring Gold Cup surprise

Read the latest odds and tips ahead of day three at the famed British flat racing festival

Politics

2 h. ago Insurance giant to axe 650 jobs in the UK despite £100m sponsorship deal

The German insurance giant employs around 6,000 people in the UK and has its headquarters in Surrey, as the company looks to become a "simpler, digital-led, leaner business"

Economics

2 h. ago Will Smith shares regret after turning down acclaimed blockbuster: ‘It hurts’

‘I don’t think I’ve ever said this publicly before,’ actor said of surprising admission

Politics

2 h. ago Easy regime change in Tehran is a nice idea. But look to history: it’s a near

No one doubts the malignity of the Iranian government, but if we forget the tragedies of interventions past, we’ll make the same mistakesOn the eve of the 1991 Gulf war, a TV reporter asked the US commander Norman Schwarzkopf if he would topple Iraq’s Saddam Hussein. Stormin’ Norman replied with a memorable succinctness: “Easy say. Hard do.”Schwarzkopf knew what he was talking about. The general was a lifelong student of the Middle East region – he spent some of his childhood years in Tehran – and of military history. Indeed his successful ground-war strategy for Saddam’s defeat in Kuwait was consciously modelled on the flanking tactics used to such devastating effect by the Carthaginian commander Hannibal to defeat the Romans at Cannae in 216BC.Martin Kettle is a Guardian columnist Continue reading...

Politics

3 h. ago 'I got the surprise of my life after throwing an empty bottle into the sea 30 years ago'

When Alaina Beresford was 12, she committed her message to the sea in an empty bottle of Moray Cup fizzy pop and now decades later she has received the surprise of her life

Politics

3 h. ago Anyone who washes their car with a sponge warned you could ruin your paintwork

Motorists have been urged to take care with what products they use

Events

3 h. ago Gardeners urged to keep 7 houseplants that survive without water for weeks

While it's nice to have houseplants, it can be hard to look after them all, especially if you are going on holiday or lead a busy life - so here are some pretty low-maintenance and forgiving plants

Events

5 h. ago Young workers urged to download HMRC app to avoid summer job meltdown

The HMRC app gives instant access to crucial information such as National Insurance numbers, tax codes and previous employer details - all essential when applying for seasonal work

Politics

7 h. ago Bear necessity: lid stuck around US animal’s neck removed after two years

Michigan wildlife experts surprised by the bear’s ability to eat and sleep despite the uncomfortable accessoryMichigan wildlife experts finally were able to trap a black bear and remove a large lid that was stuck around his neck – after two years.“It’s pretty incredible that the bear survived and was able to feed itself,” Cody Norton, a state bear specialist, said Wednesday. “The neck was scarred and missing hair, but the bear was in much better condition than we expected it to be.” Continue reading...

Politics

7 h. ago Kanye West's woes continue as $450k asset is seized after Diddy trial cameo

New images obtained by Daily Mail show the luxury car owned by the 48-year-old Power rapper being put on the back of a tow truck and hauled away from the hotel.

Politics

8 h. ago If you're about to renew your car insurance then you could be in for a nice surprise

Millions of motorists are benefitting from cheaper insurance - but the research also shows those who stick with the same provider might actually be stung with a rise

Politics

8 h. ago Alzheimer’s drugs rejected for NHS because benefits ‘too small’ to justify cost

Donanemab and lecanemab are targeted antibody drugs that slow down the early stages of Alzheimer’s.

Events

10 h. ago Paloma Faith recalls being 'attacked very violently' by a former partner

Pop singer Paloma Faith has reflected on a terrifying past attack in which she 'nearly died' after a car chase at the hands of some she refers to 'as an ex'

Events

10 h. ago Fed chief Powell's stubborn defiance on interest rates risks an avoidable downturn, says ALEX BRUMMER

The Federal Reserve's rate hold should come as no surprise. Chairman Jay Powell is determined to preserve the US central bank's independence.

Events

10 h. ago German insurer Allianz slashes 650 British jobs amid 'higher claims costs and softening market conditions'

Allianz employs around 6,000 people in the UK at sites including its Guildford headquarters and a legal protection office in Bristol.

Economics

11 h. ago REO Speedwagon rocker Terry Luttrell sustains horror crash injuries after falling asleep at the wheel

The rocker, 78, wrecked his vehicle after he fell asleep at the wheel on Interstate 57 in Champaign-Urbana, Illinois, according to the News-Gazette.

Events

12 h. ago Legendary singer in horror crash as he falls asleep at the wheel after 2am party

Terry Luttrell of REO Speedway is on the mend after surviving a terrifying car crash over the weekend after falling asleep at the wheel the morning after a reunion gig

Events

12 h. ago ‘Surprisingly quiet’ fan that keeps homes cool during heatwave slashed from £90 to £50

"I live in a very insulated building which gets very hot summer and winter. The Pro Breeze fan keeps me cool all day. I would recommend this fan to anybody"

Society