55 m. ago Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods review – classic anime has cosmic charm

An anniversary edition of the 2013 martial arts animation is light on bombast, funny and mischievousHere is a 10th-anniversary extended edition, with 20 added minutes, of the 18th theatrical outing for Dragon Ball, which was credited with revitalising the franchise. With original series creator Akira Toriyama apparently taking a stronger hand during production, this 2013 film hit the sweet spot where daffy character comedy powered up OTT anime smackdown, in the process laying the groundwork for the brand’s next phase, Dragon Ball Super.“Such over-the-top naming. It ends up sounding tawdry,” comments a lackey to intergalactic god of destruction Beerus (Kōichi Yamadera) when the pair hear of a “Super Saiyan God” on the loose. Despite being a nap-centric sphynx cat in harem pants, Beerus is impatient for a worthy foe, so he decides to call in on any nearby Saiyans (a race of super-strong aliens) who might point him in the right direction. After wiping the floor with series hero Goku (M...

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55 m. ago Kieran McKenna returns to Man Utd with point to prove amid Ruben Amorim struggles

Ipswich boss Kieran McKenna, touted for the Man Utd job last summer, returns to Old Trafford with a point to prove and a desire to show his old club what they missed out on

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62 m. ago Elizabeth line strikes called off in ‘good news’ for London commuters

Two walkouts have been cancelled, but there are still questions over further strikes

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80 m. ago Mike Johnson delivers win for Trump as House narrowly passes GOP budget framework calling for steep cuts

Johnson squeaks through chaotic vote session with first legislative victory for Donald Trump’s second term

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85 m. ago How to watch Manchester United vs Ipswich: TV channel and live stream for Premier League today

Ruben Amorim is looking for his third home Premier League win as Man Utd boss

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88 m. ago Monica Lewinsky vows to reclaim the 'future that had been taken from me' in Call Her Daddy appearance

Monica Lewinsky spoke out about having 'lost her future' after becoming internationally famous for her affair with Bill Clinton in an appearance on Call Her Daddy.

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88 m. ago The painful road to Net Zero: Cut out two kebabs' worth of meat a week, drive an EV, install a heat pump and forget holidays abroad, says report

The Climate Change Committee said there needed to be around 1.5million heat pump installations a year in existing homes by 2035 - up from just 60,000 in 2023.

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1 hour ago How to ace a solo trip to Marrakech: The best stays, spas and sights

This lively and iconic city with its enchanting botanical gardens, maze-like sooks and soothing hammams has a lot to offer for the solo traveller. Though you need to know where to look. Lydia Swinscoe has your guide

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2 h. ago Nauru sells citizenship to help fund relocations as sea levels rise

A new ‘golden passport’ scheme aims to raise funds to relocate people inland as climate change raises sea levelsThe Pacific island nation of Nauru is selling citizenship to fund its retreat from rising seas, the country’s president, David Adeang, announced on Tuesday, opening a contentious “golden passport” scheme as climate financing runs dry.The low-lying island nation of 13,000 residents is planning a mass inland relocation as the human-caused climate crisis raises global sea levels, eating away at the country’s fertile coastal fringe. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Police video and 911 call play key role in trial of man accused in Palestinian American boy's murder

A harrowing 911 call, police video and other crime scene evidence are expected to play a key role as the murder and hate crime trial for an Illinois landlord accused of killing a 6-year-old Palestinian American boy continues Wednesday

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2 h. ago ‘They forced me to stand for hours in the cold, arms raised and shackled’: eight Gaza doctors on their Israeli prison ordeal

Senior doctors and surgeons describe the torture, starvation, humiliation and denial of medical care they endured while being held without chargeMore than 160 Gazan medics held in Israeli prisons amid reports of tortureMany days I was tied to a chair in the interrogation room for maybe 15 hours. I was not allowed to sleep or eat or drink. They tied my arms to the chair very painfully and when they were beating me they would put their hands or legs on my chest to bend my back. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Scots creep used underground 'torture chamber' at Highland home to abuse vulnerable women

Kevin Booth recruited females from the UK and abroad to come to Lochdhu Lodge in Altnabreac, Caithness, and administered so-called “punishment beatings”.

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3 h. ago Arsenal news: Mikel Arteta hits back at critics as William Saliba transfer warning sent

Arsenal are 11 points behind Liverpool in the Premier League title race, with boss Mikel Arteta facing increasing scrutiny over his management of the Gunners this season

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3 h. ago 'Some children don't have enough to eat' The reality of childhood poverty in Wales

'There is hunger and lack of warm, safe spaces for some. The level of poverty in some of our families is quite scary,' says a member of staff at a school in one of the most deprived areas of Wales

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4 h. ago Mike johnson delivers major win for Trump as House narrowly passes GOP budget plan calling for steep cuts

Johnson squeaks through chaotic vote session with first legislative victory for Donald Trump’s second term

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4 h. ago 'I'm a nutritionist and one 55p tinned food should be in your weekly diet'

The nutritionist noted it's best to eat it weekly rather than daily

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4 h. ago Man Utd news: Ruben Amorim maintains job loss stance as club

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim has continued to blame the poor results on the pitch for the club's major staff cuts after another round of redundancies was announced

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5 h. ago Mike Johnson wins over holdouts as House passes budget framework calling for steep cuts

Johnson squeaks through chaotic vote session with first legislative victory for Donald Trump’s second term

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5 h. ago ‘Superpod’ of more than 2,000 dolphins frolic off California coast: ‘like flying eyebrows’

Boat tour captures video of Northern right whale dolphins, Pacific white-sided dolphins and light grey baby calvesMore than 2,000 dolphins gathered off the California coast to form a “superpod”, gliding and breaching the clear, aquamarine waters off Monterey Bay.The superpod included Northern right whale dolphins and Pacific white-sided dolphins, as well as light grey baby calves. Evan Brodsky, a captain and videographer with the private boat tour company Monterey Bay Whale Watch, captured a video of the dolphins, and his company shared it on Facebook, calling the spectacle “mind-blowing”. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Liverpool boss Arne Slot reveals what Mohamed Salah must do in order to win Ballon d'Or

Mohamed Salah is among the favourites to win the Ballon d'Or following his sensational season with Liverpool and the Egyptian has been told team honours will aid his cause

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