15 m. ago Looming relegation vote begs question: do WSL clubs now have too much power? | Suzanne Wrack

Amid a controversial proposal to suspend relegation in the WSL, decision-makers risk putting self-interest above all elseOn Friday a shareholder meeting of the Women’s Professional Leagues Ltd took place to discuss the future of the women’s professional game. This was not unusual. The body responsible for running the Women’s Super League and Championship, owned by the clubs and having taken over from the Football Association last summer, holds quarterly meetings and each one has involved discussions on the professional women’s game in England as it enters a new phase.There was caution ahead of the first season of WPLL ownership; no immediate expansion, no swift progression to full-time referees, no big moves to adopt the other recommendations in the fan-led government review of women’s football carried out by Karen Carney, despite a widespread desire for many of them. Continue reading...

Politics

46 m. ago 'We have our hearts set on one name for our son – but people say it's cruel'

A couple who want to name their son John Doe have taken to social media to ask users for their thoughts on the moniker - but they're sad to see everyone has the same opinion

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2 h. ago JD Vance issues fresh Zelensky criticism as Trump pauses US aid to Ukraine

Defence Secretary John Healey is expected to visit the US later this week for talks with his counterpart Pete Hegseth.

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3 h. ago Keir Starmer's response to White House baiting showed true leadership

However, it is little wonder Stephen Flynn's ill-judged comments in response have angered senior political figures, says Record View.

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4 h. ago Elon Musk brands Volodymyr Zelensky 'evil' in response to Donald Trump's petulance

Elon Musk took to X, which was known as Twitter, after Donald Trump's Truth Social ramble, in which the US President lashed out at Volodymyr Zelensky in another tirade

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6 h. ago Jack Vettriano: Miner's son whose passion for the female form helped turn him into Britain's most popular artist

Jack Vettriano never made any bones about what it was that inspired him as an artist. 'I want to paint attractive women, I don't give a damn about the men,' he once told me.

Culture

7 h. ago You've been making pancakes wrong – home cook's tip ensures you'll never mess up

Cooking pancakes can be a right nightmare as they can break or get stuck to the pan – but this method means it doesn't matter when you mess up. Here's all you need to know

Society

7 h. ago 'In conversation about his legacy John Prescott gave a response that’s stuck with me since'

Writing for The Mirror, Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner says she has taken inspiration from the late John Prescott as she launches a £1.5billion plan to revive neighbourhoods

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7 h. ago Harvey Weinstein breaks silence on Adrien Brody mentioning his children in Oscars speech

Jailed Harvey Weinstein's shock response to Adrien Brody mentioning his children in his Oscars acceptance speech has been revealed.

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8 h. ago More than half of adults worldwide will be overweight or obese by 2050 – report

Analysis forecasts a third of young people will also be overweight or obese, in ‘unparalleled’ threat to healthMore than half of adults and a third of children and young people worldwide will be overweight or obese by 2050, posing an “unparalleled threat” of early death, disease and enormous strain on healthcare systems, a report warns.Global failures in the response to the growing obesity crisis over the past three decades have led to a staggering increase in the numbers affected, according to the analysis published in the Lancet. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Two leaders of group suspected of smuggling 20,000 immigrants arrested in LA

Vast human smuggling ring was responsible for deaths of seven, including a four-year-old child, prosecutors sayTwo alleged leaders of a criminal organization suspected of smuggling 20,000 people without permanent legal residency into the US from Guatemala have been arrested in Los Angeles, federal prosecutors said on Monday.Eduardo Domingo Renoj-Matul, known as “Turko”, and his lieutenant, Cristobal Mejia-Chaj, were taken into custody Friday and have pleaded not guilty to multiple charges related to smuggling migrants across the border over five years, the US attorney’s office said. A federal judge ordered the men, who themselves are in the country illegally, jailed without bond until their trial in April. Continue reading...

Events

8 h. ago HHS spokesperson quits after reportedly clashing with RFK Jr over ‘muted’ measles response

Thomas Corry, who served as the department’s assistant secretary of public affairs for roughly two weeks, announced his resignation on LinkedIn

Politics

9 h. ago Minister: Abuse victims deserve change rather than lamenting and repenting

Home Office minister Jess Phillips made the remarks in response to calls for independent safeguarding in the Church of England.

Politics

9 h. ago King Charles ‘determined to play part’ in diplomacy as he welcomes Trudeau

Monarch keen to put his soft power to use amid Trump’s incendiary rhetoric on Canada and tension over UkraineKing Charles is “very conscious” of his global responsibility and unique diplomatic role, and is determined to put that to use, a royal source said, after his meeting with the Canadian prime minister on Monday.Charles met Justin Trudeau at his Sandringham estate in Norfolk, a day after he received the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Aston Villa captain John McGinn's telling admission over Unai Emery's public comments

Aston Villa facing Club Brugge in the last 16 of the Champions League with Unai Emery maintaining Villa are contenders in Europe's premier club competition - but his skipper has clear feelings on his public comments

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10 h. ago It’s Champions League or bust for Arsenal’s silverware hopes this season

Under pressure Mikel Arteta demands a response against a PSV team aiming to add another upset to their recordIt may be carnival time in Eindhoven this week but Arsenal are definitely not in town to party. Having seen their hopes of chasing down Liverpool in the Premier League title race slip away, Mikel Arteta knows that it is Champions League or bust for their chances of bringing home silverware this season.The Arsenal manager was in a positive mood before the first leg of their last-16 tie against PSV, even if he refused to contemplate the prospect of a quarter-final showdown with either Real or Atlético Madrid should his side progress. Continue reading...

Sport

10 h. ago Strictly finalist breaks silence on OnlyFans return after daytime TV jobs 'ran dry'

John Whaite, 35, took to his social media page with a sultry shirtless snap accompanied by a lengthy caption - where he proudly admitted he is living 'this one shot at life to the fullest'.

Sport

11 h. ago John McGinn reveals why Aston Villa are ready to ‘make some history’ in Champions League

Villa are in the last 16 of the Champions League and face Club Brugge away from home on Tuesday

Sport

13 h. ago Will John Cena appear on WWE Raw tonight? UK start time, live stream and confirmed match card

John Cena shocked the WWE Universe by attacking Cody Rhodes

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13 h. ago Trump slams Starmer's call for US guarantee of Ukrainian security in peace deal

"America will not put up with it for much longer"

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