17 h. ago JK Rowling is spotted making rare outing as she soaks up Scotland's Six Nations victory over Wales at Murrayfield

The Harry Potter author has previously been very vocal about her love for Scottish rugby side and has even written them into the wizarding world.

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19 h. ago Wales v Scotland player ratings as brainless act sums up woeful first half

Wales were blown away in the first half at Murrayfield, even if they then rallied to lose 35-29

Sport

19 h. ago Scotland Six Nations player ratings in win over Wales: star man lands 9/10, tempo

Marks out of ten for the Scotland starters against Wales at Murrayfield

Sport

19 h. ago Wales brought back down to earth with a bang as coach's future now settled

Wales were beaten 35-29 by Scotland at Murrayfield, but the match was really over by half-time

Politics

44 h. ago US exits fund that compensates poorer countries for global heating

Trump pulls out of Cop28 loss and damage deal that recognises harms done by richer, polluting economies to vulnerable nationsThe Trump administration has withdrawn the US from a global agreement under which developed nations most responsible for the climate crisis pledged to partly compensate developing countries for irreversible harms caused by global heating.The loss and damage fund was agreed at the Cop28 UN climate summit in Dubai – a hard-won victory after years of diplomatic and grassroots advocacy by developing nations that bear the brunt of the climate crisis despite having contributed least to greenhouse gas emissions. The fund signalled a commitment by developed, polluting countries to provide financial support for some of the irreversible economic and noneconomic losses from sea level rise, desertification, drought and floods already happening. Continue reading...

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44 h. ago Maro Itoje urges England to prioritise victory over big points haul against Italy

England retain slim hope of winning Six NationsItoje: ‘It’s not going to be a straightforward game’Maro Itoje has called on his England side to put Italy to the sword on Sunday before worrying about a bumper points haul that could boost their hopes of clinching the Six Nations title.England go in search of a third straight victory of this year’s championship and are hot favourites to do so, having never lost to the Azzurri. Both their recent victories, against France and Scotland, were secured by a solitary point, however, with question marks raised over their clunky attack. Continue reading...

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63 h. ago St Vincent and the Grenadines buys island central to Garifuna culture

Descendants of enslaved Africans and Indigenous people interned on Baliceaux in 18th century hail ‘historic victory’Members of the Garifuna community are celebrating “a historic and long-awaited victory” after the Caribbean nation of St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) announced the purchase of a privately owned island where thousands of their ancestors perished from disease and starvation.The uninhabited island of Baliceaux has long held great significance for the Garifuna people, the descendants of enslaved Africans and Indigenous Kalinago and Arawak people. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Scotland Six Nations team to play Wales revealed as star man returns and changes made to bench

Winger returns from concussion for visit of Wales to Murrayfield

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4 d. ago Six Nations: How Wales plan to 'put frighteners on probably the best side Scotland have had'

Wales not planning to make up the numbers at Murrayfield

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8 d. ago Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's daughter Vivienne, 16, enjoys lunch date in rare outing after parents' divorce

Vivienne Jolie-Pitt, the 16-year-old daughter of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, stepped out for a casual lunch date in Los Angeles on Wednesday, marking a rare public sighting of the teen.

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1 week ago England must start putting chances in the back of the net – Millie Bright

The Lionesses claimed a 1-0 Nations League victory over World Cup holders Spain at Wembley on Wednesday evening.

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1 week ago Park grabs winner as England hold on for Nations League victory over Spain

England’s gutsy, industrious and confident performance against Spain perhaps mattered more than the result, but boy did they need a big win too.It’s fair to say the past few months have not been easy for Sarina Wiegman’s side, the context around two wins from five games since their Euros qualifying campaign a little lost, but a win over World Cup holders Spain to put them level on points with Portugal in their Nations League group lifts a pressure that perhaps shouldn’t be there. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Algeria’s Guedioura hits back at Jamie Carragher’s AFCON remarks with 2019 triumph video

Ex-Algerian international Adlène Guedioura has responded to Jamie Carragher's recent comments about the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) by sharing a video of Algeria’s 2019 Cup victory.

Events

1 week ago Scotland international claims Wales winning in Edinburgh is 'incomprehensible'

There is renewed hope around the Wales team with Scotland at Murrayfield up next

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1 week ago James Bond legend seen on rare outing amid news Amazon is taking control of 007 franchise

Amazon Prime Video spent over $1B to take control of the James Bond franchise after the streamer already spent $8.5B to acquire MGM Studios

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1 week ago AP PHOTOS: Conservatives celebrate German election win as the far right sees historic success

German opposition leader Friedrich Merz’s conservatives have won a lackluster victory in a national election Sunday, projections show.

Culture

1 week ago 80s action star from legendary series is spotted on rare outing in LA... can you guess who it is?

An actress known her role in a beloved 80s action-adventure series was spotted enjoying a rare outing in Los Angeles this week - can you guess who it is?

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2 w. ago Trump live updates: Melania to host National Governors Association dinner after president takes a victory lap at CPAC

Melania Trump will join the President for dinner after he addressed the Conservative Political Action Conference on Saturday afternoon

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2 w. ago Star of iconic 80s sitcom who acted with Leonardo DiCaprio seen on rare LA outing... can you guess who?

An actress known for her beloved role in a hit 80s sitcom looked unrecognizable during a rare outing in Los Angeles this week - can you guess who it is?

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2 w. ago The life of the quiet teacher who captained Wales to the 2005 Grand Slam

This year marks the 20th anniversary of Wales winning the 2005 Six Nations Grand Slam. It was their first cleansweep in the Championship since the 1978 Five Nations, with the Slam being sealed by a victory over Ireland on a never to be forgotten day in Cardiff.

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