70 m. ago Milos Kerkez’s family drop massive Liverpool transfer hint as deal moves closer

Milos Kerkez’s family appear to have dropped a huge hint that the left-back is set to join Liverpool as the Hungarian closes in on a move to Anfield

Society

2 h. ago Rory McIlroy’s indifference is understandable after achieving his dream | Ewan Murray

Golfer has seemed irritated by elements of the media since completing the career grand slam but is that really a big deal?A snapshot of Rory McIlroy’s new normal arrived the day before the US PGA Championship began. McIlroy’s practice round at Quail Hollow was watched by more than 50, inside the ropes. Journalists, content creators, wannabe content creators everyone wanted not just a glimpse – you can get that from the bleachers – but a piece of golf’s latest grand slam man. McIlroy played a hole while being interviewed for the tournament’s main preview show. All soft, knock-around stuff but inevitably a distraction.It was difficult to shake the notion that Tiger Woods would never have tolerated such a scenario. It is also thankfully a truism that McIlroy is not Tiger Woods. The Northern Irishman’s chatty, warm personality endears him to so many. In a non-tribal sport people root for Rory, none more so than at Augusta National when more that a decade of frustration ended amid euphor...

Politics

4 h. ago Israel and Iran both threaten escalation as Trump says they must ‘make a deal’ – live updates

Death toll mounts in Israel and Iran as both countries threaten further response after trading strikes overnightIsraeli forces have opened fire on people at several aid distribution sites in Gaza, killing at least five civilians, according to Palestinian media.The news agency Wafa reports three people were killed and others injured at the former Netzarim corridor in central Gaza, according to medical sources and eyewitnesses. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Maya Jama’s favourite skincare duo is now available for less than £3 with this deal stack

Love Island is back and it’s time to glow up. This Maya Jama-approved skincare duo is the perfect place to start

Economics

5 h. ago Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal hijack Chelsea deal; Man Utd get Gyokeres boost; Liverpool latest

Clubs stepping up transfer moves ahead of window re-opening on Monday

Sport

5 h. ago Switch 2 gamers can now get top protection to end the dreaded console drop

Accessories firm PowerA have released a series of peripherals and items designed to look after your believed new Switch 2 console to avoid a broken, smashed machine while taking it on-the-go

Politics

5 h. ago Tottenham snap up Mathys Tel on permanent deal at less than agreed price

Tel spent the second half of last season on loan at Spurs and has now made the move permanent

Economics

5 h. ago Kathy Lette looks back: ‘Older women are invisible, so I make sure to do something outrageous every day’

The author on her love for Spike Milligan, the furore over Puberty Blues, and why being middle-aged is greatBorn in 1958 in Sydney, Kathy Lette burst on to Australia’s literary scene in 1979 with Puberty Blues. Co‑written with Gabrielle Carey, the irreverent portrait of teenage girlhood became a cult classic, a film and a TV series. Relocating to London in the 1980s, Lette has worked as a columnist, television writer and campaigner, and has published a string of bestselling comic novels. She lives in London and has two children, Julius and Georgina, with her former husband, the human rights lawyer Geoffrey Robertson. Her latest novel, The Revenge Club, is out now.When I was 19, I was in a band called the Salami Sisters. As well as the occasional gig in a pub, we’d busk. The problem was, we kept getting arrested. I was furious. How come we were getting arrested for singing, when actual rapists were running free? My sister was a police constable at the time, so one day I bor...

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5 h. ago ‘It is a better programmer than me’: The harsh reality of being laid off because of AI

“I’m really convinced that anybody whose job is done on a computer all day is over. It’s just a matter of time,” one engineer told Michelle Del Rey

Politics

6 h. ago Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal hijack Chelsea deal; huge Gyokeres update; Man Utd, Liverpool latest

Clubs stepping up transfer moves ahead of window re-opening on Monday

Sport

7 h. ago Nico Raskin sees Rangers pal publicly demand a new deal as star man told 'sign the contract'

He's arguably the Light Blues' biggest asset and fans are desperate for him to remain beyond 2027 when his deal expires

Economics

8 h. ago China haunts Bilderberg talks as usual suspects plot world domination

The corporate, political and tech bigwigs meeting in Sweden are worried about an ‘authoritarian axis’ – maybe AI drones will fix things?Deep within the glittering bowels of Stockholm’s fanciest hotel, grave ruminations on the future of the world are taking place.A heady throng of tech billionaires, ministers, corporate titans and the king of the Netherlands have convened in Sweden for the 71st Bilderberg meeting – the publicity-shy annual policy conference that has long sustained conspiracy theorists – hosted this year by the fabulously wealthy Wallenberg family. Continue reading...

Politics

8 h. ago Tottenham seal first transfer under Thomas Frank amid Bryan Mbeumo battle with Man Utd

Tottenham have opted to make Mathys Tel's deal a permanent one as he completes his move from Bayern Munich with Thomas Frank now looking to land Bryan Mbeumo

Events

9 h. ago I'm a shopping writer and these are my top picks from Rochelle Humes' Next collection

Writer Nisha Mal has been obsessed with Rochelle Humes' latest Next collection and highlights some of her favourite summer pieces

Economics

10 h. ago Tottenham confirm first signing of Thomas Frank era as permanent deal finalised for Mathys Tel

Spurs announce permanent signing of Tel as club step up summer transfer business

Economics

10 h. ago Luxurious Nuxe body oil now under £2 in beauty deal that saves you over £80

This latest beauty edit features a gorgeous selection of glow-boosting products, including a bottle of cult classic Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse Or oil for a fraction of its usual price

Economics

10 h. ago ‘Modest fashion’ headed for mainstream despite political hostility, say experts

Surging demand for looser styles with high necklines comes amid politicians’ criticism of burqa and the hijabFashion influenced by Islam and other religions is expected to become “mainstream” globally, in spite of politicians singling out the burqa and the hijab, as the rise of “modest fashion” is powered by influencers, luxury brands and big tech.The Conservative leader, Kemi Badenoch, has said employers should be able to ban staff from wearing face coverings, before adding that she was not in favour of a government ban. Continue reading...

Politics

10 h. ago ‘I found a way to get Nuxe body oil for under £2 in beauty deal that saves over £80’

Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse Or is a luxurious oil that usually costs £33 for a full-size bottle, but you can try it for less than £2 in this bundle of glow-boosting beauty products

Economics

11 h. ago Erik ten Hag looks to get one over Man Utd by hijacking former club's transfer deal

Bayer Leverkusen are eyeing a potential move for Manchester City's James McAtee as Erik ten Hag looks to get one over on Manchester United, who have also considered the player

Economics

11 h. ago Sky faces another new rival that will offer UK homes a free way to watch TV

Sky is facing stiff competition from the new Freely TV service and now there are even more screens that feature this streaming service.

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