1 hour ago The tragedy of Superman's original Lois Lane, the Hollywood star who ended up homeless, eating out of trash cans with a life in turmoil

Actress Margot Kidder debuted the role of Lois Lane on the big screen in 1978's Superman - but battled real-life demons for years, including a stint living on the streets, before her suicide in 2018

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3 h. ago Donald Trump branded 'condescending' after bizarre remarks to Liberia’s President

Donald Trump was visibly surprised when he addressed Joseph Boakai, Liberia’s President, but comments made to the 80-year-old politician have since caused a stir

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5 h. ago Cedar climbed by Beatles and oak in Woolf poem among Tree of the Year nominees

Trees that witnessed key moments in history, provided inspiration to writers and played supporting roles onscreen made this year’s shortlist.

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7 h. ago Joseph Quinn says Beatles role is beyond his ‘wildest dreams’

The 31-year old Londoner, best known for playing Eddie Munson in the sci-fi Netflix series, will be portraying the Beatles’ guitarist.

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8 h. ago Freddie Flintoff's Field of Dreams star, 18, 'lost control' before fatal crash

An inquest heard that 18-year-old Umar Kamani, who appeared in Freddie Flintoff’s Field of Dreams, died after losing control of his car while speeding at nearly 80mph on a bend

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10 h. ago Mahmoud Khalil files $20m claim against Trump administration for false imprisonment

Precursor to a lawsuit also claims the Palestinian activist was maliciously prosecuted and smeared as an antisemiteLawyers for Mahmoud Khalil, the Columbia University graduate and Palestinian activist who was detained by the Trump administration for months, have filed a claim for $20m in damages against the administration, alleging Khalil was falsely imprisoned, maliciously prosecuted and smeared as an antisemite as the government sought to deport him over his prominent role in campus protests.The filing – a precursor to a lawsuit under the Federal Tort Claims Act – names the Department of Homeland Security, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the state department. Continue reading...

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11 h. ago Rasmus Hojlund can secure 'dream' Man United transfer exit as £43m option 'emerges'

Manchester United transfer news as Rasmus Hojlund continues to be tipped with a return to Italy this season

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11 h. ago Newsboy's racing tips for Day Two of Newmarket's July meeting plus the four other UK cards

Newsboy expects the July course to suit Cinderella's Dream in the Tattersalls Falmouth Stakes (3.35) at Newmarket, and he expects a big run from Dancing Paris in the big handicap of the day at 3.00

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11 h. ago Freddie Flintoff's Field of Dreams star, 18, was doing 80mph on 30mph road when he crashed and died, inquest hears

Eighteen-year-old Umar Mahmood's Audi A3 Sport hit a kerb four times before ploughing into two trees and overturning on its side, an inquest in Preston, Lancashire, heard today.

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12 h. ago Maisie Smith's major career move after joint stage role with boyfriend Max George revealed

Former EastEnders star Masie has been making a name for herself on stage ever since leaving the BBC One soap

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12 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing's Aljaz Skorjanec supported as he makes 'lifelong dream come true'

The Strictly star, who returnned to the hit dance show last year took to social media to document a very special outing with his dad

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12 h. ago Six Secret Service agents suspended over 2024 Trump assassination attempt

Agency vows to ‘fix deficiencies’ after Pennsylvania incident in which sniper fired several shots, killing one manSix Secret Service agents have been suspended without pay after the assassination attempt against Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania rally last July.The suspensions range from 10 to 42 days, with a loss of both salary and benefits during the absence, the agency’s deputy director, Matt Quinn, told CBS News. Continue reading...

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12 h. ago ‘We’re huge JRPG fans’: Purity Ring on how nostalgia for a gaming era inspired their new single

The Canadian electropop duo return with a new track (and forthcoming album) that sounds like a half-forgotten RPG you played in the 00sIf you were around for the electropop zeitgeist of the early 2010s, chances are that Purity Ring feature prominently on your nostalgia playlist. And if you were a young adult at that time, well, there’s also a high chance that you played Japanese role-playing games as a teenager – whether that was Chrono Trigger on an SNES or Final Fantasy on a PlayStation. Purity Ring’s new single Many Lives is an attempt to recapture the feeling of the RPG that you discovered as a 12-year-old and immediately made into your whole personality. Inspired by games such as Skies of Arcadia, Phantasy Star Online and Secret of Mana, it is poised to tug on the heartstrings of fans of a certain vintage.This is a bold decision for a band who have previously collaborated with Deftones and covered Eurodance classics, but members Megan James and Corin Roddick have the gaming exp...

Sport

12 h. ago Connor Barron takes Rangers captain's role in his stride as telling Russell Martin nod leaves him hungry for more

Barron was handed the armband for Brugge friendly after just a week working under the new Ibrox manager

Politics

12 h. ago New Hampshire judge blocks Trump’s birthright citizenship order

Judge certifies class-action lawsuit that’s one of many challenging order denying citizenship to those born to undocumented parents in the USUS politics live – latest updatesDonald Trump’s bid to end birthright citizenship suffered a courtroom defeat on Thursday as a federal judge in New Hampshire blocked the controversial executive order nationwide and certified a sweeping class-action lawsuit that could protect tens of thousands of children.Ruling from the bench on Thursday, Judge Joseph LaPlante announced his decision after an hour-long hearing and said a written order will follow. The judge, an appointee of George W Bush, said a written order would follow later in the day, with a seven-day stay to allow for appeal. Continue reading...

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12 h. ago Tour de France 2025: Van der Poel wrestles back yellow as Healy wins stage six

Ben Healy breaks away with 40km left to win stageVan der Poel takes back slender one-second overall leadIreland’s Ben Healy struck out alone to win stage six of the Tour de France on Thursday, with Dutchman Mathieu van der Poel wrestling back the leader’s yellow jersey from reigning champion Tadej Pogacar.Healy attacked from an eight-man breakaway, which included Van der Poel, with more than 40km remaining on the 201.5km ride from Bayeux to Vire Normandie, and pulled away to reach the finish line well ahead of American Quinn Simmons with Australian Michael Storer third.Jeremy Whittle’s report to follow shortly. Continue reading...

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13 h. ago In his most important role yet, Idris Elba is pulling up this summer

The star’s new mission? A free, roving youth festival on a double-decker bus rolling through London’s streets

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13 h. ago Quinn Emanuel files suit over unpaid $30mn fee after winning merger fight

Fee disputes in contested M&A transactions are not unprecedented as unhappy acquirers often contest bills

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13 h. ago Man Utd transfer decision gives Matheus Cunha dream chance – 'it's something beautiful'

Matheus Cunha wants to live up to the responsibility of donning the No.10 shirt worn by the likes of Denis Law, Wayne Rooney and Ruud van Nistlerooy for Manchester United

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13 h. ago Wales international Rhys Patchell joins Welsh club in new role

The former Wales playmaker has taken his first steps into coaching

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