6 h. ago ‘It’s surreal’: Arminia Bielefeld’s dream cup run reaches its finale

After a series of spectacular upsets, the third division champions hope to do the unthinkable against StuttgartAs the clock ticked down on one of Arminia Bielefeld’s most famous victories, there was a moment when time seemed to stand still. Bayer Leverkusen, the DFB-Pokal holders, were 10 minutes from going out of the competition and, as if finally realising the urgency of the situation, shook themselves awake for one last big chance.Jeremie Frimpong peeled away on the right and scooped a cross into the box, where Patrik Schick was waiting. He rose highest, headed back across goal and, as the stadium held its breath, watched the ball glance an upright and spin wide. Jonas Kersken, the Arminia goalkeeper, had been one of the heroes of the night, but he knew their fate had been out of his hands. He did the only thing he could do: planted a grateful kiss on the post. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Rachel Reeves says Britain is targeting Gulf trade deal with six countries next as she claims Labour's growth push IS working

She told the BBC the agreement would be the Government's 'next deal' as it looks to continue to boost post-Brexit trade ties.

Economics

4 d. ago Kym Marsh shares poignant post as she continues to move on from latest heartache

Singer-turned-actress Kym Marsh took to her social media platform to share a message of support to her close friend and to pay tribute to a special person in her life

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7 d. ago Liam Payne's girlfriend Kate Cassidy shares unseen snap taken months before his death

One Direction member Liam Payne died, aged 31, last year and his partner Kate Cassidy has continued to share photos and post about their relationship in the months since his death

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9 d. ago Kym Marsh gives update and says it's the 'first day I’ve looked like Kym' in six weeks

Kym Marsh has said she looks like herself again after six weeks

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1 week ago Firms still greenwashing in adverts after being censured, UK investigation finds

Exclusive: Virgin Atlantic and Renault among companies that continued to publish misleading environmental claimsCompanies have continued to post misleading greenwashing adverts after being censured by the Advertising Standards Agency (ASA), according to an investigation.Greenpeace UK’s investigative journalism unit, Unearthed, reports that Virgin Atlantic, Renault and Aqua Pura are among companies that continued to publish unfounded claims about the environmental credentials of their products after being told to remove such adverts by the advertising watchdog. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Oldest surviving victim of the Post Office scandal savages Keir Starmer for 'continuing this little game' as she reveals she STILL hasn't been compensated

Betty Brown, 92, from Stanley, Durham, appeared on ITV 's Good Morning Britain on Tuesday and revealed she is convinced she will never see compensation in her lifetime.

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1 week ago The Last of Us recap: season two, episode five – how long has Ellie had us fooled?

Ellie reveals some hard truths and encounters a terrifying new threat then ends up in the most dangerous place possible. Is she in too deep?This article contains spoilers for the The Last of Us season two. Please do not read unless you have seen episodes one to five.She may be an impulsive 19-year-old but we know Ellie (Bella Ramsey) isn’t stupid. Her headstrong nature may have something to do with her immunity to the cordyceps infection that has ravaged the world for more than two decades, but she could still have been shot or drowned or mortally wounded in countless other ways. Even if she has not been a particularly good student – “Non-school-oriented,” is how the diplomatic Dina (Isabela Merced) puts it – she has been smart enough to navigate the brutal realities of the post-apocalypse. Continue reading...

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1 week ago ‘It spoke to the nation’ – Mr Bates vs the Post Office wins big at Bafta TV awards

The show is called ‘public service television at its best’, while Marisa Abela and Lennie James are among other winnersBafta TV awards: full list of winnersRed carpet arrivals – in picturesMr Bates vs the Post Office took centre stage at the Bafta television awards on Sunday, being praised for showcasing the power of television to “change hearts and minds” and forcing positive change.The show won best limited drama, ITV was given a special award for commissioning the show, and BBC One won the current affairs gong for a Post Office special on BBC Breakfast. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Nuno defends Nottingham Forest owner over ‘scandalous’ confrontation

Marinakis rowed with manager on pitch over Awoniyi‘It is because of his passion we are growing as a club’Nuno Espírito Santo attempted to defend Evangelos Marinakis after the Nottingham Forest owner furiously confronted his manager on the pitch following the 2-2 draw with Leicester.Gary Neville, the former England defender and Sky TV pundit, criticised Marinakis for his “scandalous” behaviour and suggested Nuno should be negotiating his departure from the club. The Forest manager confirmed the row concerned Taiwo Awoniyi’s inability to finish the game with full mobility after the substitute, who came on in the 83rd minute, had run into a post trying to score five minutes later. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Ruben Amorim drops Man Utd bombshell as he casts doubt on his future at club

Ruben Amorim has cast doubt over his future at Manchester United as he shouldered blame for their continued decline - suggesting that he should possibly vacate his post

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1 week ago Ukraine ready to meet Russia but only if ceasefire agreed, says Zelenskyy

Ukrainian president open to direct talks after Putin suggests negotiations in Turkey on ThursdayUkraine war live – latest updatesUkraine is open to direct talks with Russia later this week but only if Moscow signs up to an unconditional ceasefire first, Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said, responding to Vladimir Putin’s overnight suggestion of negotiations in Turkey.“There is no point in continuing the killing even for a single day. We expect Russia to confirm a ceasefire – full, lasting and reliable – starting tomorrow, May 12, and Ukraine is ready to meet,” Ukraine’s president said in a post on X on Sunday morning. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Outlander bosses share poignant Jamie Fraser detail that fans may not know

Outlander's makers opened up on the Highlander

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3 w. ago JoJo Siwa fans spot 'ring from Chris Hughes' on CBB star in latest post

Eagle-eyed JoJo Siwa fans have spotted a very personal item that appears to be from Chris Hughes in her latest post as their close bond continues outside Celebrity Big Brother

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3 w. ago Vick Hope continues to tease pregnancy with DJ husband Calvin Harris as she admits there's been 'lots going on lately'

Vick Hope has continued to tease her pregnancy with a new Instagram post.   

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4 w. ago Virginia Giuffre dead: Heartbreaking final picture of sex abuse survivor emerges

Danny Wilson, the brother of Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking victim Virginia Giuffre who took her own life overnight, has shared a poignant final picture of the "fierce warrior"

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4 w. ago Chaos continues at the Pentagon as Hegseth’s chief of staff leaves post after just months on the job

Former chief of staff will take on a ‘special government employee’ role within the Department of Defense

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4 w. ago Trump to meet with top Atlantic editor who was accidentally added to Hegseth Signal group chat – live

President says he will meet with Jeffrey Goldberg and two Atlantic reporters to ‘see if it’s possible for The Atlantic to be ‘truthful’’South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has said he talked about the war in Ukraine and the need to foster good bilateral relations with the US in his phone call with Donald Trump.“We both agreed that the war should be brought to an end as soon as possible to stop further unnecessary deaths... to meet soon to address various matters regarding US-South Africa relations,” Ramaphosa wrote in a post on X. Continue reading...

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last month China calls reports of ongoing US tariff talks ‘baseless’ while Trump claims administration ‘actively’ seeking deal – live

Spokesperson for China’s ministry of commerce says any claims of progress in China-US negotiations are ‘without factual evidence’South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has said he talked about the war in Ukraine and the need to foster good bilateral relations with the US in his phone call with Donald Trump.“We both agreed that the war should be brought to an end as soon as possible to stop further unnecessary deaths... to meet soon to address various matters regarding US-South Africa relations,” Ramaphosa wrote in a post on X. Continue reading...

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