2 h. ago George Lucas' sick deleted Star Wars scene as fans 'refuse to believe it's real'

Ever since it burst onto screens in 1977 George Lucas' Star Wars iconic franchise has spawned multiple movies, TV series, graphic novels and video games. But not all scenes made the final cut

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2 h. ago Champions Liverpool travel to Chelsea, West Ham v Spurs and WSL Manchester derby – live

Writer Q&A, fan views, plus the latest news and previewsToday’s fixtures | Latest tables | And email matchday liveEvanilson crowns Bournemouth’s comeback win at ArsenalTielemans keeps Villa racing for Europe as Fulham falterHirst and Ipswich spoil Everton’s farewell partyVardy lifts Leicester and keeps Saints on 11 pointsFarke proud of Leeds but more pain for Luton after relegationHello and welcome to live coverage of a Sunday packed with Big Timetm football, follow along for the latest news and previews ahead of today’s action. We get underway with the live action at midday, as Emillia Hawkins brings you a WSL clockwatch for the Manchster derby, which has serious implications for European qualification, with a side serving of Merseyside derby, which is more about civic pride, and runs through until the conclusion of Premier League champions Liverpool’s trip to Chelsea.Liverpool v Everton (midday)Manchester United v Manchester City (midday)Crystal Palace v Leicester City (2pm)To...

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3 h. ago ‘I’m a racy model who makes 10 times my former salary by treating myself like a business’

Alix Lynx, who has been in the adult industry for 10 years, says she has only called in sick once and that she has had a business mindset since she was a teenager

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4 h. ago Debenhams shopper says she looks 'less tired' with 'smoother skin' thanks to Lancome eye cream

Shoppers can now save 20% on the luxury skincare at Debenhams

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5 h. ago Who is behind the great rock’n’roll ripoff? How Ticketmaster swallowed the live entertainment scene

From grassroots gigs to stadium shows, there’s no escaping the ticketing giant, making billions from hiking up prices (and whacking on fees)Even Donald Trump knows that the price of concert tickets is too damn high. Recently, flanked by the preposterously dressed Maga rocker Kid Rock, the president signed an executive order to protect fans from “crazy prices” by cracking down on scalpers and hidden fees. “Make America Fun Again,” Kid Rock declared.It will take more than an executive order to resolve the ticketing industry’s most intractable problems. Scalpers, anyway, are an easy target with few friends. The fact is that, with or without them, top-flight concert tickets have never been harder to acquire or afford. As customer experiences go, it’s the pits. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Debenhams slashes 90% off price of 'elegant' and 'sleek' £780 bejewelled watch

In an impressive 90% off deal, shoppers can get the 'luxury' watch for a fraction of its original price

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6 h. ago How Man United should line up vs Brentford in Premier League fixture as Amorim can hand out debut

Man Utd play Brentford in the Premier League on Sunday and here is how our writers think they should line up.

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6 h. ago Gender ID: Apologies from political leaders really are in order this time, writes Euan McColm

Feminist campaigners also need to see some evidence that Swinney, Sarwar, Starmer et al actually understand the consequences of their past decisions

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7 h. ago Sick paedophile blindfolded girl and raped her in 'campaign' of abuse

Perry McCarthy's brave victim told a court she remained 'haunted' by his abuse while there was applause in court as the paedophile was handed a lengthy jail term

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9 h. ago If you're sick, modesty is a luxury you cannot afford, writes ALEXANDRA SHULMAN

It's hard to believe mammograms are currently undertaken only by female health workers, rather than simply by anyone - man or woman - with the right qualifications.

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15 h. ago Brits ditch luxury as most want room for washing machine and coat storage over swimming pool or home cinema

Dream pads no longer boast the luxuries of life, as Brits prefer creating their perfect abode with homely comforts like storage and an extra loo, a study has found

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16 h. ago EMMA LEWELL: 'Labour doesn't need to be welded to a plan for change

Labour MP Emma Lewell writes: "Strong governments listen to the public and their MPs who are telling them they are making grave mistakes...Strong governments admit mistakes and change."

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16 h. ago OLIVER COPPARD: 'Reform winning in South Yorkshire is the canary in the coalmine'

Oliver Coppard, South Yorkshire's metro mayor writes for the Mirror: "If this government does not deliver for communities like mine, what happened here this week will be the story we see repeated across the country."

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16 h. ago Who will win Rangers vs Celtic? Our writers deliver predictions for derby showdown at Ibrox

It's the final derby showdown of the season with the rampant champions looking to avoid a third straight defeat to Gers

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17 h. ago Fed up Lexus driver left thieves trying to steal his car takes drastic action with mad note

A Lexus car owner in London was so sick and tired of the persistent thieves who tried to steal his luxe car three times, he penned them a put down note highlighting their ineptitude

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19 h. ago Sick funeral scammers target heartbroken Scots family after teen's sudden death

Lucy Grant, 17, passed away after suffering a fatal seizure on April 15.

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20 h. ago Voices: Yes, Nigel Farage really could be prime minister in 2029

The magic number of 30 per cent is what really matters in today’s politics – and Reform got there in the latest local elections, putting Nigel Farage in a very new position, writes John Rentoul

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22 h. ago Love endures all, including slavery and the pandemic. I wanted to show how

In early 2020, separated from my family and friends during the pandemic, I made up my mind to write a love storyIn early 2020, I made up my mind that I wanted to write a love story. Separated from my family and friends during the height of the pandemic and emotionally raw from living alone, I wanted to write something where I already knew the ending from the beginning: the characters would win. How they got there would be the most difficult part. I was inspired by the oeuvres of Toni Morrison and Gabriel García Márquez, and I wanted my fourth book to be vast in scope, rich in history and intertwined with familial lineages. But the work would demand plot development as well as historical research and I needed someone to help me.I began interviewing assistants and came across a fellow Black female Harlemite from the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. Immediately, we clicked over a video chat and soon after, she emailed me a document she said I just had to see. The attachm...

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23 h. ago Football League heads for dramatic finale, Reading sale agreed and more – matchday live

Writer Q&A, fan views, plus the latest news and previewsToday’s fixtures | Latest tables | And email matchday liveThe best dead rubbers in the worldThe 2000-01 season is another contender for this dubious award. The biggest thing at stake on the last day of the season was whether Liverpool would qualify for the Champions League ahead of Leeds (they did). Continue reading...

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25 h. ago It is safe for me to write this article – and for you to read it. But globally, those rights are under grave threat | Antonio Zappulla

The act of labelling journalists ‘foreign agents’ is deliberately chilling. On World Press Freedom Day, be aware of the peril involved in seeking the truthLast month, Georgian president Mikheil Kavelashvili approved a new law inflicting criminal charges, including prison sentences and fines, on any organisation or individual who fails to comply with the country’s “foreign influence” bill.The news didn’t trouble the front pages of the international press and went largely unnoticed, but it marks a significant inflection point in the decline of global press freedom. Continue reading...

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