66 m. ago DC sues Trump administration over ‘brazen usurpation’ of local police as Bondi ends city’s ‘sanctuary policies’ – live

Trump police takeover will create ‘immediate, devastating, and irreparable harm’ for DC, federal lawsuit saysDC sues Trump administration over ‘hostile takeover’ of city policeWashington DC’s only Home Depot was busy with contractors and customers on Thursday morning – but the Hispanic day laborers who usually gather and wait for work under the parking lot’s sparse trees were nowhere to be found.Two days earlier, masked federal agents swarmed the area and made several arrests, which were photographed by bystanders and posted on social media. Juwan Brooks, a store employee who witnessed the raid, said the agents grabbed anyone who appeared Hispanic. Continue reading...

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79 m. ago Legendary horse trainer Bill Turner wanted to 'train a zebra' but 'they don't have a brain'

The late legendary horse trainer Bill Turner once had a bonkers idea to ‘train a zebra’ after everyone told him he couldn’t do it, and he soon learned the challenges of it

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90 m. ago The very common hotel key card habit that is surprisingly dangerous revealed

Travellers often want to grab their key card, luggage and quickly head to their hotel room after checking in. 

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1 hour ago Stirling Albion stumble in Challenge Cup opener ahead of striker's Forfar return

The Binos fell to a disappointing 3-0 loss at home to Dundee United's B side in the first match of the revamped KDM Evolution Trophy 'league phase' - with a league trip to Station Park on the horizon.

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3 h. ago Patients warned not to turn to fake weight loss jabs after UK Mounjaro price hike

Pharmacists fear rise in sale of dangerous counterfeit medicines as drugmaker triples price of prescription

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3 h. ago Ed Sheeran's life from tragic loss and 'crying everyday' to inspiration behind next album

Ed Sheeran is one of the UK's biggest stars but his life hasn't always been plain sailing.

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3 h. ago Ed Sheeran's life from bullying and sweet love story to traumatic loss

Ed Sheeran is one of the UK's biggest stars but his life hasn't always been easy as he's opened up about being bullied, sleeping rough and his battle with drugs.

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3 h. ago Hiker is dragged into forest and killed by a bear while walking Japanese trail

A hiker in his 20s has been found dead on Mount Rausu in Hokkaido, northern Japan, a day after a bear viciously attacked and dragged him into the forest.

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3 h. ago Iceland offering £1 reward scheme for customers who report a shoplifter

Grocery chain employees will verify the incident and the reward will be adding to the shopper’s loyalty cardThe grocery chain Iceland is offering customers who shop a thief a £1 reward on their loyalty card.The frozen food specialist said that anyone who spots a suspected shoplifter in its stores should inform the nearest Iceland employee who will verify the incident before adding the reward to the individual’s loyalty card for immediate use. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Box, run, crash: China’s humanoid robot games show advances and limitations

Beijing is keen to showcase country’s prowess in robotics, say observers – but some are sceptical about real-world useA quick left hook, a front kick to the chest, a few criss-cross jabs, and the crowd cheers. But it is not kickboxing prowess that concludes the match. It is an attempted roundhouse kick that squarely misses its target, sending the kickboxer from a top university team tumbling to the floor.While traditional kickboxing comes with the risk of blood, sweat and serious head injuries, the competitors in Friday’s match at the inaugural World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing faced a different set of challenges. Balance, battery life and a sense of philosophical purpose being among them. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Russell Watson reveals he contemplated suicide and wanted to jump from a hotel balcony because he was struggling with agonising pain of his brain tumour

Singer Russell Watson has revealed he briefly considered suicide as he struggled with the agonising pain of a brain tumour.

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4 h. ago Rebecca Adlington in heartbreaking admission after baby loss and split from husband

The two-time Olympic champion and Team GB icon has opened up on a 'devastating' time in her life

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4 h. ago Man discovers something is 'eating' his brain days after going water

The man was rushed to intensive care after developing a rare condition that only seven people have survived just days after the had been water-skiing on a lake

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4 h. ago Royal Philharmonic Orchestra/Hisaishi review – frothing strings and quacking brass as Studio Ghibli’s composer debuts

Royal Albert Hall, LondonSwitching between podium and piano, Joe Hisaishi’s suite from The Boy and the Heron sparked joy, but Reich’s demanding Desert Music was vibrant and hypnoticOne of the pleasures of the BBC Proms is that they bring some of classical music’s biggest names from around the world to the Royal Albert Hall. But celebrity is always relative – and, for better or worse, most Proms artists don’t also headline stadium gigs.But Japanese composer and conductor Joe Hisaishi does and, at 74, is a Proms debut artist like no other. He came on stage to waves of screaming and phones brandished to capture the moment. Never heard of him? You’re probably not part of the vast fanbase of the “cultural phenomenon” Studio Ghibli. Hisaishi is the John Williams of anime, responsible for the music in global hits from My Neighbour Totoro to The Boy and the Heron. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Daily Star pub quiz: Challenge your brain with these 20 tricky questions!

How many fiendishly-fun questions will you get right in this week's pub quiz? There’s only one way to find out!

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4 h. ago Daily Mirror pub quiz: Challenge your brain with these 20 tricky questions!

How many fiendishly-fun questions will you get right in this week's pub quiz? There’s only one way to find out!

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4 h. ago Mounjaro weight loss jab users in the UK face major change from September 1

Pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly has told Brits to expect a change in the price of Mounjaro next month

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5 h. ago Doctor warns weight loss jabs will trigger 'tsunami of osteoporosis' as new evidence reveals it's not just fat that people are losing

In a recent interview a doctor warned weight loss jabs may lead to a 'tsunami of osteoporosis'.

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5 h. ago Who is eligible for Mounjaro as UK prices for popular weight loss jab to soar by 170%

A major change to the price of one weight loss medication will come into effect in September - but will it affect who is eligible for the drug?

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6 h. ago Mathys Tel ‘will get backing from real Tottenham supporters’ after racist abuse

The Spurs forward suffered racist abuse on social media after Wednesday’s Super Cup loss to PSG.

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