66 m. ago Who are the Knowles family? From Tina to Beyoncé and Solange

The stars’ mother reveals details of her life with cancer and shares memories of her daughters’ lives in her memoir, Matriarch

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66 m. ago Reeves hints at priority as she says ‘trading relationship with Europe arguably more important’ than US – UK politics live

Chancellor said she understood the focus on possible deal with US, but added the EU remained ‘our nearest neighbours and trading partners’Water company bosses face up to two years in prison if they cover up illegal sewage spills under new laws coming into force, PA Media reports. PA says:The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) said no prison sentences have been handed to water company executives since privatisation despite widespread illegal sewage discharges, and the tougher penalties were essential because some firms have obstructed investigations.Environment secretary Steve Reed said: “Bosses must face consequences if they commit crimes. There must be accountability. From today, there will be no more hiding places.”I’m now pretty optimistic that we are moving in a good direction.In the end, I think everybody understands that this is about our security in Europe. It requires cooperation between democracies, friends, allies, countries with the same values.The...

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68 m. ago The Thursday Murder Club release date confirmed for Netflix's Richard Osman adaptation as first look images featuring Helen Mirren and Pierce Brosnan are revealed

The streaming giant has revealed that the film will launch exclusively on the platform on Thursday August 28.

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69 m. ago Escape To The Country host snaps 'are you for real?!' as she locks horns with couple with 'biggest wish list in the show's history'

Married couple Steve and Mark had lived in Winsford, Cheshire for eight years and wanted to make the move to Cumbria.

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73 m. ago Slot on Liverpool’s final title push, FA Cup and WCL semis, plus team news: football – live

Premier League and FA Cup semis: 10 things to look forFixtures | Latest tables | And you can also email DominicIf you’re planning an idle non-football related trip to Liverpool this weekend this weekend, I’d probably advise against it. No doubt the city will be absolutely packed with fans ready to bask in the warm glow of the club’s 20th league title – and second in the Premier League era.That previous title was in the 2019/20 Covid season, so this will be a proper chance to celebrate drawing level with Manchester United. Slot said he hoped Liverpool’s fans would bring their usual level of noise and support I think it might be a little louder than normal, Arne. Continue reading...

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76 m. ago Vatican readies for Pope Francis’s funeral as world leaders head to Rome

Tens of thousands of mourners have queued for hours to pay respects to pontiff before coffin is sealed on FridayPope Francis obituaryEurope live – latest updatesAlmost 130,000 people from all over the world have viewed Pope Francis’s body as the Vatican makes the final preparations for his funeral on Saturday, an event that will be attended by 50 heads of state and 10 monarchs.St Peter’s Basilica closed at 2.30am and reopened three hours later to accommodate the last of the huge crowds of mourners who had patiently waited to pay their respects to Francis, who died at the age of 88 on Monday after a stroke. The coffin will be sealed at 8pm in a ceremony attended by senior cardinals. Continue reading...

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80 m. ago Liverpool XI vs Tottenham: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injury latest for Premier League

Liverpool are within touching distance of the Premier League title

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85 m. ago M&S shoppers brand viral new pistachio chocolate bar 'the reason to live'

Foodies are already flocking to M&S stores to get their hands on the viral chocolate.

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85 m. ago Atomfall might have been an apocalyptic classic if it wasn’t for all the walking | Dominik Diamond

The Lake District after the 1957 Windscale nuclear disaster is a great setting for a game – and gorgeously rendered. That doesn’t mean I want to endlessly keep traversing it‘Fast travel”. The greatest two words in gaming. Greater even than “infinite lives”, Clive Sinclair or “moustachioed plumber”. It is to go from one location in a game where you are doing something important to another location in the blink of a loading screen, cutting out the repetitive kerfuffle in between. (Trivia break: Repetitive Kerfuffle might have been the working title for Tetris!)We’ve had it since the 80s. Dragon Quest had a Return spell and the original Zelda had the recorder to take you to different dungeons, and even they were preceded six years earlier by a certain big fat yellow mouth who had dots for supper and ghosts for dessert. Because that guy could go out of one side of the screen and appear on the other instantly. That’s fast travel isn’t it? My advocacy for this is however tempered by the d...

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85 m. ago How to watch Celebrity Big Brother: Late & Live? ITV channel explained

Celebrity Big Brother has a companion show - and this is how to watch it 👁

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85 m. ago Ruben Amorim press conference live Manchester United team news vs Bournemouth and injury latest

Ruben Amorim will preview Man United's Premier League clash with Bournemouth today and provide the injury latest ahead of a crucial few weeks for the club.

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85 m. ago How to watch London Marathon 2025: live stream the race online from anywhere

How to watch London Marathon 2025: live stream the race online from anywhere  Tom's Guide

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87 m. ago Husband and wife aged 91 and 88 found dead in house fire as two 15

The teenagers are under investigation over the deaths of Stan Rickman, 91, and Rona Rickman, 88, after they were found dead following the blaze at their home

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87 m. ago 'I am the best in the world' Gerwyn Price fires message to Luke Littler and his darts rivals after Liverpool triumph

Price has made the claim after coming out on top in night 12 of the Premier League darts

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89 m. ago Scots ship convoy to cross North Sea marking 80th anniversary of VE Day

"Everyone who crewed those small boats and ships taking the route knew they were risking their lives."

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91 m. ago Ella Rae Wise 'never wants to see' Mickey Rourke again ahead of CBB final

Ella Rae Wise has revealed that she's pleased that she'll never have to see Mickey Rourke again after her time on Celebrity Big Brother in an emotional live interview

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92 m. ago Live TV studio hit by Turkey earthquake and newsreader's reaction shocks everyone

People have rushed to praise a newsreader after an earthquake shook a TV studio while she was live on air – with a clip of the terrifying moment going viral

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97 m. ago Caoimhin Kelleher gets advice on Man Utd transfer as Ruben Amorim told to 'get to know him'

With rumours swirling that Manchester United are monitoring a new goalkeeper, Teddy Sheringham has made his stance clear on whether Liverpool's No.2 Caoimhin Kelleher should head to Old Trafford

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1 hour ago Weather tracker: thunderstorms lash Italy in aftermath of Storm Hans

Authorities warn of mudslides during intense rainfall, as Kenya is hit by deadly flash floodingEurope live – latest updatesAfter Storm Hans battered northern Italy in the runup to Easter, severe weather continued to lash much of the country this week. Since Tuesday, the conditions have triggered potent showers and thunderstormsand yellow and orange weather warnings have been issued.With winds generally remaining light this week, the greatest concerns surround the risks from intense rainfall, as slow-moving heavy showers can deliver a prolonged downpour to a fairly localised area. The authorities have warned people to avoid high-risk areas such as roads with steep embankments amid a threat of flash flooding and mudslides. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Xi announces plan for Chinese economy to counter impact of US trade war

Beijing will ‘strengthen bottom-line thinking’ as reports say it could drop tariffs on some US products Business live – latest updatesXi Jinping has announced a plan to counter China’s continuing economic problems and the impact of the US trade war, as reports swirl that it could drop tariffs on some US products, including semiconductors.Friday’s meeting of the politburo was convened to discuss China’s economic situation, which since the pandemic has faced difficulties fuelled by a housing sector crisis, youth unemployment, and Donald Trump’s tariffs on all Chinese exports. Continue reading...

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