74 m. ago These are the manipulative, secret tactics used by 'other women' like Rebecca Loos and Lauryn Goodman: JANA HOCKING

It's a funny thing, this 'famous mistress' business, writes JANA HOCKING. For the family, the scandal is the worst chapter of their lives. For the mistress, it's a career move.

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1 hour ago Eighty years after Victory in the Pacific Day, Ron – now 101 – remembers a slightly lonely celebration

Ron Gee Kee was a naval coder in Darwin when news came on 15 August 1945 that Japan had surrendered to the allies Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastBen Chifley called it a “glorious moment”. On 15 August 1945 half a million people poured on to the streets of Sydney to celebrate the end of six years of war.News spread quickly after Emperor Hirohito announced that Japan had accepted the allies’ demand for unconditional surrender. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Temporary barriers spared Alaska's capital from severe flooding. A long

The glacial flooding that sent residents of Alaska’s capital city scrambling this week has become an annual ordeal for those who live along the picturesque river that winds from the nearby Mendenhall Glacier

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3 h. ago Premier League: 10 things to look out for on the opening weekend

Another new era at Tottenham, De Cuyper can shine for Brighton and Aston Villa remind us this is a businessA visit to an expectant Anfield, where Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitiké will be out to impress on their Premier League debuts, represents a daunting start for a Bournemouth team that have lost three-quarters of last season’s backline to the pulling power of Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool this summer. Defensive issues are not exclusive to Andoni Iraola before the Premier League opener, however. Arne Slot voiced concern over the champions’ pre-season vulnerability before and after the Community Shield against Crystal Palace, when the absence of Ryan Gravenberch for family reasons was keenly felt. “Three times we lost the ball very simple in our midfield and three times they could counterattack us,” reflected the Liverpool head coach. Gravenberch will be missing again on Friday due to suspension but Slot expects the team with the second-best defensive record in the P...

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3 h. ago Liverpool's £86m transfer plan could spark problem with Manchester United target

Liverpool and Manchester United's summer transfer business could clash as Ruben Amorim's side eye up a deal for Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton.

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3 h. ago Chelsea set to receive £3.75m transfer windfall as they eye three more big signings

Chelsea have been one of the Premier League's busiest clubs in the summer transfer window, making a total of eight new signings, and the Blues are now set to bank millions of pounds

Economics

3 h. ago Construction of new Paisley Grammar School 'beyond halfway point' as update issued

The local authority has confirmed the job remains "on track" for completion in the summer of next year.

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3 h. ago Liverpool boss Arne Slot sets Ronaldo and Messi target for new £116m star

Arne Slot has challenged Liverpool new boy Florian Wirtz to follow in the footsteps of Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Mo Salah at Anfield after his £116m summer move

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3 h. ago Inside Benjamin Sesko's £74m Man Utd transfer and how Arsenal move fell through

Manchester United signed Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig in the summer transfer window after a long pursuit

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4 h. ago Alexander Isak to Liverpool update as Eddie Howe drops huge transfer hint

Newcastle United will be without Alexander Isak for Saturday's Premier League clash with Aston Villa, but Eddie Howe has dropped a big hint about the forward

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4 h. ago Arne Slot insists Florian Wirtz must reach Salah’s level to meet Liverpool expectations

German has to stay fit like Salah, says SlotGiovanni Leoni moves summer spend past £300mArne Slot has said Florian Wirtz must reach the standards set by Mohamed Salah to realise Liverpool’s ­expectations of their new record signing.Wirtz will make his Premier League debut when the champions open the season at home to Bournemouth on Friday. Slot said the Germany international’s “adjustment went better than expected, and we already expected a lot”, but admitted a more accurate gauge would take time. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago The secret to success for Florian Wirtz to live up to his icon potential

Arne Slot has detailed how Wirtz could live up to the likes of Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Mohamed Salah

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4 h. ago Arne Slot sets Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi target for Liverpool star Florian Wirtz

Arne Slot casually dropped in the names of Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Mo Salah when talking about Liverpool signing Florian Wirtz's potential

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4 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing star George Clarke reveals he's dating a stunning lingerie model just hours before signing up to BBC show

Fans claimed on Reddit that the YouTuber, 25, confirmed he was dating lingerie model Yasmin Amelia during a live stream on social media.

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4 h. ago Pregnant Sophie Habboo cradles her growing baby bump in a grey co

The Made In Chelsea star, 30, wowed in a fitted grey cropped co-ord that offered a glimpse of her growing bump.

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5 h. ago A Michigan autoworker's wallet is found under a hood in Minnesota — 151,000 miles later

A retired Michigan autoworker got a Facebook message this summer from a stranger: Did you lose your wallet

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5 h. ago California governor calls for a special election to introduce new US House maps – live

Gavin Newsom announces plans to ask voters to approve new congressional maps in response to a redistricting plan by TexasMelania Trump has demanded that Hunter Biden retract comments linking her to the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and has threatened to sue if he does not.Biden, the son of the former president Joe Biden, alleged in an interview this month that Epstein introduced the first lady to Donald Trump. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Eddie Howe drops huge Alexander Isak transfer hint and it's good news for Liverpool

Alexander Isak's future remains unresolved as he pushes for a move to Liverpool and trains away from Newcastle United's first team squad ahead of their opening Premier League fixture

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6 h. ago Met Office says Tropical Storm Erin to affect UK weather for last weeks of August

It looks to be an turbulent end to the summer for the UK

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6 h. ago Trump repeats false claims about DC crime and praises order allowing city police to work closer with Ice agents – live updates

Trump says, without evidence, that law enforcement officials who have created ‘fake’ crime statistics, are ‘under investigation’Melania Trump has demanded that Hunter Biden retract comments linking her to the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and has threatened to sue if he does not.Biden, the son of the former president Joe Biden, alleged in an interview this month that Epstein introduced the first lady to Donald Trump. Continue reading...

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