4 h. ago Next Rangers manager odds: Favourite for Ibrox hot seat emerges after Russell Martin sacking

Ex-Rangers player is early frontrunner to succeed Martin

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7 h. ago India defy insects to cruise to frosty Women’s World Cup defeat of Pakistan

India, 247, beat Pakistan, 159, by 88 runsCaptains echo men in refusing to shake hands during tossThe seam bowler Kranti Goud and the spinner Deepti Sharma took three wickets each as India routed Pakistan by 88 runs in their Women’s World Cup match, which began like recent ones between the countries men’s teams without a handshake from the captains and then featured a disputed run-out of a Pakistan opener.India’s captain, Harmanpreet Kaur, did not shake hands with Pakistan’s Fatima Sana during the toss and the teams walked off without greeting each other after the match amid political tensions between the two south Asian neighbours. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Daryz dazzles in Arc de Triomphe to catch hot favourite Minnie Hauk in dying strides

Seventh winner of prestigious race for Aga Khan colours‘To win the Arc today in these colours is just crazy’Pedigree was the key to the puzzle of the 104th Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe here on Sunday, as Daryz stayed on strongly to collar Minnie Hauk, the favourite, in the storied green-and-red colours of the late Aga Khan IV, his breeder, who died in February. “He was born for this,” Princess Zahra Aga Khan, his daughter, said afterwards. “On both sides, sire and dam, they were Group One winners at the distance, so he was born to get 2,400m and I think it showed today.”Sunday’s race was just the seventh start of Daryz’s career, all in his three-year-old season, and his first at a mile-and-a-half. He is the seventh Arc winner for the racing and breeding operation founded by the third Aga Khan in 1921, a sequence that stretches back to Migoli’s success in 1948, and also the first winner in the green and red silks since the unbeaten Zarkava’s success, with Christophe Soumillon in the sad...

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11 h. ago Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe 2025: Daryz catches hot favourite Minnie Hauk to win thriller – as it happened

Daryz dazzled for Arc success in the famous Aga Khan colours but Japan’s wait for glory goes onPrix de l’Abbaye (1.50pm) preview A single-figure stall is something of a prerequisite in this Group One sprint, and the draw gods have been kind to Henry Dwyer’s splendid mare, Asfoora, as she attempts to become the first Australian-trained winner in France. The Nunthorpe winner will leave stall three, while one of the big local hopes, recent course-and-distance winner Monteille, has also drawn well in one. The home team has a famously poor record in this contest, however, with just four wins so far this century, and Frost At Dawn (stall four) andMgheera (in five) are just two among several British-trained runners with a big chance. Mhgeera, meanwhile, also has form with plenty of cut in the ground, and gives Ed Walker a serious chance to follow up last year’s win in this race with Makarova.SELECTION: MGHEERA Continue reading...

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12 h. ago Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe 2025: Daryz catches hot favourite Minnie Hauk to win thriller – live

Action at Longchamp and the big race (3.05pm BST) Sign up for The Recap | Email TonyPrix de l’Abbaye (1.50pm) preview A single-figure stall is something of a prerequisite in this Group One sprint, and the draw gods have been kind to Henry Dwyer’s splendid mare, Asfoora, as she attempts to become the first Australian-trained winner in France. The Nunthorpe winner will leave stall three, while one of the big local hopes, recent course-and-distance winner Monteille, has also drawn well in one. The home team has a famously poor record in this contest, however, with just four wins so far this century, and Frost At Dawn (stall four) andMgheera (in five) are just two among several British-trained runners with a big chance. Mhgeera, meanwhile, also has form with plenty of cut in the ground, and gives Ed Walker a serious chance to follow up last year’s win in this race with Makarova.SELECTION: MGHEERA Continue reading...

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12 h. ago UK Store Closures 2025 as Sainsbury's, Iceland and Morrisons branches to shut

From Iceland to WH Smith, here's a long list of stores that have shut up shop in 2025 and some of our much loved favourites will be shutting shop to branches across the country

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13 h. ago Australian bird of the year: an avian popularity contest with a deeper purpose

Voting is now open in the 2025 poll, but as you cast your ballot, here are some critical numbers to bear in mindGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSee more Australian bird of the year contentBird of the year is an antidote to an increasingly grim news cycle, and a celebration of Australia’s extraordinary and unique native wildlife. But it’s also a numbers game.Taking history as a guide, more than 300,000 votes could be lodged over nine days, starting at 6am AEDT on 6 October, as people from across the globe vote for their favourite Australian bird species for 2025. Continue reading...

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18 h. ago 10 best beauty advent calendars according to beauty editors – from Elemis to Lookfantastic

Beauty advents calendars are back for 2025 and better than ever, filled with more products and greater values than ever before. Here are our favourites

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20 h. ago Louise Thompson’s ‘chic and childproof’ outfit for busy mums includes UGGs that ‘prevent pain’

Louise Thompson knows a thing or two about being a busy parent, and she’s managed to put together the perfect outfit for mums on the go that includes her favourite UGG slip ons

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23 h. ago I visited one of the world's best countries and was floored by what I saw

Vietnam is regularly voted one of the best countries to visit in the world but when I visited I unearthed a whole new side to it – and it was incredible

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29 h. ago Strictly's Craig Revel Horwood slips during dance as viewers 'cringe' at awkward moment

Craig Revel Horwood nearly slipped and fell on Saturday's Strictly Come Dancing as he attempted his favourite routine and fans at home flooded social media with their reaction

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33 h. ago Mystery drones are causing havoc across Europe. Here’s what we know

Countries are scrambling to figure out how to respond, including if they allow authorities to shoot them down

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34 h. ago Jeremy Clarkson hikes up price of his advent calendar to a whopping £95

The Clarkson's Farm favourite is taking pre-orders for his festive box of booze that will include 13 beers, six ciders, miniature bottles of gin and vodka and Hawkstone Brewery merchandise

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34 h. ago BBC Strictly exit 'sealed' for Amy Dowden and Thomas Skinner as couple dealt crushing blow

The Apprentice star Thomas Skinner is one of the favourites to be eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing this weekend, and it seems he's been hit with a cruel blow

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35 h. ago Strictly's Amy Dowden shares update just hours before live show after falling ill

Strictly Come Dancing favourite Amy Dowden, who is currently paired up with Thomas Skinner for this series, sent a message on social media ahead of the live show

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35 h. ago Mysterious drone flights in NATO airspace have caused alarm across Europe. Here's what we know

Mysterious drone flights over the airspace of European Union member countries in recent weeks have alarmed the public and elected officials

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36 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing pro emerges as 'favourite' to replace Craig Revel Horwood as judge

EXCLUSIVE: A Strictly Come Dancing professional has been tipped to replace a judge on the BBC show, should they decide to step down from the role

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37 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing pro 'favourite' to replace judge after retirement admission

EXCLUSIVE: The new series of Strictly Come Dancing is underway, with the first elimination taking place this weekend

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37 h. ago Woman who travelled to over 50 countries reveals the holiday destinations where you can dodge new EU fingerprint system

With the Entry/Exit System (EES) coming into force on October 12, many sunseekers are worried about potential teething problems.

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38 h. ago 007 fans blast 'woke' Amazon for removing sexy Bond girls and even spy's gun from posters

It is enough to make Bond's legion of fans splutter into their martinis, even if they had been carefully shaken, not stirred - as the spy has been left without his two favourite things.

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