1 hour ago New butterfly species named in honor of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska who was fatally stabbed riding the Charlotte light rail

The scientist who dedicated the pretty, light-blue colored species to the 23-year-old called it ‘Iryna’s Azure’

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3 h. ago I'd known Diana for years... I do slightly feel Queen Elizabeth could have worked harder to find Charles a suitable wife, says LADY GLENCONNER, one of the late monarch's closest confidantes

As an intimate of the Royal Family, Lady Glenconner is the guardian of countless secrets.Now 93, she has written a new book that gives fascinating insights into the royals and the foibles of aristocracy

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3 h. ago EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: Might James Hewitt's new charitable chapter inspire Prince Andrew?

As Prince Andrew reflects on his threadbare reputation, he can seek inspiration from a fellow military man once nearly as reviled as he is today.

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4 h. ago Kim Kardashian claims she will be a lawyer in 2 weeks despite not knowing if she passed the bar

Kim Kardashian expects to become a lawyer in two weeks' time. She's awaiting the results of the bar exam, but feels confident that she's days away from fulfilling her dream to practice law.

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5 h. ago World Series 2025 Game 1: Los Angeles Dodgers v Toronto Blue Jays – live updates

Fall Classic kicks off with Game 1 in TorontoExperts’ predictions: Dodgers or Blue Jays?US v Canada politics continues by other meansReach out to David on Bluesky or email him at our rolling coverage of Game 1 of the World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Toronto Blue Jays!On a plane? Camping in the mountains with no access to a radio? In the Gobi desert with no television? Good news, I’m going to personally guide you through this opening act to the Fall Classic.Dodgers 4-2 Blue Jays. This will be a closer series than people expect. Expect the Blue Jays to score at least one lopsided victory after knocking out one of the vaunted Dodgers starting pitchers early in the game. The problem for the Blue Jays will be an inconsistent bullpen, not their starting pitching, that will struggle against a patient group of veteran Dodgers hitters. GBDodgers 4-1 Blue Jays. It feels predestined that the Dodgers will win. If they have a weakness, it’s their bullpen (a shaky 4.27 ERA in ...

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5 h. ago Max Verstappen dominates Mexican Grand Prix practice to pile pressure on McLaren

The Dutchman has roared back into championship contention by winning three of the last four races and is favourite to rack up victory this weekend.

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6 h. ago Katie Price shocked by extent of latest procedure as she says she feels 'so ugly'

Katie Price has revealed her latest procedure as she joked it's 'not a facelift' but admitted she was feeling 'ugly' before the treatment

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6 h. ago TikTok star Emman Atienza dies at 19 as TV host dad pays devastating tribute

Emman Atienza sadly died at her home in Los Angeles at the age of 19, her family said, paying tribute to the young woman who had a gift for making 'people feel seen and heard'

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7 h. ago Aaronson and Rodon punish woeful West Ham as Leeds race to victory

If Nuno Espírito Santo had considered a relaxing cruise after being sacked by Nottingham Forest, he finally got to enjoy the feeling by watching his West Ham defence look all at sea while the driving rain was his ocean spray. Two lapses in concentration within the opening quarter of an hour gave Leeds victory and further highlighted that the Hammers are in a relegation battle.West Ham sit second bottom of the Premier League nine games into the season, and their only win came against their current head coach. They had the majority of the ball at Elland Road and were eventually rewarded with a late consolation goal from Manuel Fernandes, but the stuttering start under Nuno continues, thanks to early close-range strikes from Brenden Aaronson and Joe Rodon. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Fans will feel the heat at the 'hottest World Cup in history' say experts

Boffins say the tournament jointly staged by the US, Mexico and Canada could be the hottest ever - trumping the 2022 desert showdown in Qatar.

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7 h. ago Luke Littler, 18, takes step towards becoming darts’ youngest

LUKE LITTLER’s world No1 dreams remain intact as he crushed his hero Raymond van Barneveld. The Nuke could leapfrog Luke Humphries in the world rankings this weekend and the pair remain on a collision course for a meeting in the quarter-finals of the European Championship in Dortmund. The reigning PDC world darts champion was a...

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8 h. ago I tried budget champagnes winner was fab supermarket fizz that’s £50 less than Bollinger but has all the same flavours

WITH the festive season weeks away, you’ll soon be toasting it with some bubbly. France’s premier fizzy wine still holds the top spot for bubbles but many big brand bottles will set you back a pretty penny at the supermarket. So is the famous name on the label really necessary? Here drinks expert Helena Nicklin...

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9 h. ago ‘Trying to sort myself out’ – Cameron Menzies close to tears as darts ace opens up on struggles after beating Anderson

CAMERON MENZIES was close to tears after knocking his hero Gary Anderson out of the European Championship. The Ayrshire ace cruised past the Flying Scotsman 6-3 in Dortmund last night. The contest was decided by the dreadful doubling from Anderson, who only nailed three doubles out of eleven compared to a much more clinical Menzies....

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9 h. ago Cameron Menzies shows darts hero ultimate respect after Euro Championship win he can put on his gravestone

Menzies dumped his fellow Scot and darts idol Gary Anderson out of the tournament in Dortmund

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10 h. ago Majority of Brits turning off adult content as new laws 'damage' industry

UK adult traffic dropped by a third after age verification rules were introduced, but X-rated companies feel that the are being unfairly targeted with the law being unevenly applied

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11 h. ago The Guardian view on a bumper crop of horror: scary times call for even scarier films | Editorial

A new wave of socially engaged movies is storming the box office and changing how we think about the genreIt should surprise no one to learn that 2025 is being hailed as a golden year for horror films. All horror movies are a reflection of their time, and ours are pretty scary.Tech dystopianism means that Frankenstein’s monster has become a byword for AI, while Bram Stoker’s Dracula has always drawn on a dark strain of English xenophobia. So it is no coincidence that these 19th-century gothic villains, stars of the earliest horror films in the 1920s and 30s, are back in cinemas with new adaptations from directors Guillermo del Toro and Luc Besson. Maggie Gyllenhaal is bringing out another Frankenstein, The Bride!, next year.Do you have an opinion on the issues raised in this article? If you would like to submit a response of up to 300 words by email to be considered for publication in our letters section, please click here. Continue reading...

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11 h. ago Stirlingshire carer takes home top award after work on poverty and disability

Carolynne Hunter has been leading the way on issues such as fuel poverty and rights for disabled young people while looking after daughter Freya - with her case recently attracting support from actress Kate Winslet.

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11 h. ago Verstappen has great chance to close F1 gap on happy hunting ground

Cut-throat Red Bull driver will relish McLaren duo chase in Mexico City where he has won five of the last seven racesEnjoying a late surge out of the final bend, Max Verstappen is looming large in the mirrors of his championship rivals. The Dutchman is a threat beyond his formidable pace. An ominous, unsettling presence whose singular determination carries a weight of its own and at this weekend’s Mexican Grand Prix he will be hoping to put the hammer down once more.Having all but written off his chances by mid-season, Verstappen and team Red Bull have orchestrated a striking comeback. In closing down a 104-point gap to the championship leader, Oscar Piastri, to just 40 points in the space of four races, the defending champion has left Piastri and his McLaren teammate, Lando Norris, as prey in his paws. Continue reading...

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11 h. ago Hamilton issues warning to McLaren as Verstappen roars into F1 title fight

Cut-throat Red Bull driver will relish McLaren duo chase in Mexico City where he has won five of the last seven racesEnjoying a late surge out of the final bend, Max Verstappen is looming large in the mirrors of his championship rivals. The Dutchman is a threat beyond his formidable pace. An ominous, unsettling presence whose singular determination carries a weight of its own and at this weekend’s Mexican Grand Prix he will be hoping to put the hammer down once more.Having all but written off his chances by mid-season, Verstappen and Red Bull have orchestrated a striking comeback. In closing down a 104-point gap to the championship leader, Oscar Piastri, to just 40 in the space of four races, the defending champion has left Piastri and his McLaren teammate, Lando Norris, as prey in his paws. Continue reading...

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11 h. ago Arne Slot makes feelings on Jordan Henderson clear ahead of Liverpool reunion

Liverpool are due to face Brentford in the Premier League on Saturday and that means a reunion with former Premier League and Champions League winning captain Jordan Henderson

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