3 d. ago Eurostar back on track after cable theft causes huge disruption to London

The international rail network has recovered after delays and cancellations on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning

Politics

6 d. ago Cheering support and instant condemnation: US lawmakers respond to attack on Iran

Ro Khanna and Bernie Sanders denounced the decision to launch attack, while most Republicans praised the actionUS strikes Iran – follow it liveAmerican politicians reacted to the news of the US bombing of nuclear targets in Iran with a mix of cheering support and instant condemnation, reflecting deep divisions in the country that cross party lines as Washington grapples with yet another military intervention overseas.Donald Trump announced on Saturday night that the US had completed strikes on three nuclear sites in Iran, directly joining Israel’s effort this month to destroy the country’s nuclear program. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Iranian opposition supporters grapple with US and Israeli regime change plans

‘We want freedom on our own terms,’ says one Tehran resident, while another writes, ‘Someone is helping us’Despite a substantial internet blackout, news spread quickly in Iran on Tuesday night: the US was considering joining Israel in its war on Iran. The US president, Donald Trump, wrote on Truth Social: “We know exactly where the so-called ‘Supreme Leader’ is hiding. We are not going to take him out (kill!), at least not for now Our patience is wearing thin.” Three minutes later, in a second post, he added: “UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER!”When Mehnaz*, a 24-year-old student activist in east Tehran, heard the news, she did not think of Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Khamenei. Instead, she thought of her fellow students who were detained, shot and executed by Iranian security forces during the “woman, life, liberty” protests in 2022. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Kathryn Joseph confirms late night Edinburgh International Festival show in support of new album 'We Were Made Prey'

Glasgow-based singer-songwriter Kathryn Joseph has announced a very special late night show at The Hub on August 9 as part of this year's Edinburgh International Festival, in support of her new album 'WE WERE MADE PREY.', out now via Rock Action Records.

Culture

1 week ago 'Utter woke nonsense!' Fans poke fun at FIFA Club World Cup over renamed 'Man of the Match award'

FIFA's rebranded Club World Cup got underway in the United States on Saturday night - but some fans were less interested in the football and more baffled by a bizarre new award name.

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2 w. ago The moment I knew: I worried he was a playboy, then a friend reassured me

From the first offer of breakfast mimosas, Jens Radda knew Lachie was a kindred spirit – but he was cautious. Then a mutual friend confirmed his feelingsFind more stories from The moment I knew seriesDuring Melbourne’s sixth lockdown in 2021, I was bored out of my mind in my suburban sharehouse and craving connection. I’d been following an Instagram account for a drag performer called Iva Rosebud at the behest of a mutual friend who felt our work was similar.I’d been watching them from a distance for some time when one Friday night a message arrived suggesting a collaboration. Obviously it piqued my interest; it’s not like I had anything else to do – who knew how long the lockdown would go on for? Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Extreme heat poses a danger to players and fans at Club World Cup

Already controversial because of extra fixtures and Fifa involvement, the new tournament in the US is likely to be played in temperatures above 30CAcross this weekend, the US National Weather Service is predicting “moderate” heat risk for Miami and Los Angeles. With temperatures likely to exceed 30C, the agency warns “most individuals sensitive to heat” will be affected, a group which contains those “exercising or doing strenuous activity outdoors during the heat of the day”. This weekend is also when the Club World Cup begins.When Lionel Messi and Inter Miami kick off the tournament on Saturday night against Al Ahly of Egypt it will be 8pm in Miami and although the humidity is predicted to be high, the day’s peak temperatures will have passed. Paris Saint-Germain and Atlético Madrid, however, will play under the full height of the California sun on Sunday, with their Group B fixture a midday kick-off at the famously uncovered Rose Bowl in Pasadena. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Man with the world's largest penis reveals agonising details of the night he lost his virginity...'it did not end well'

The man with the biggest penis in Britain has revealed the disastrous details of the night he lost his virginity in an interview with Californian medic Dr Rena Malik.

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3 w. ago Wardley vs Huni LIVE: Boxing fight stream, latest updates and undercard results

Ipswich favourite hopes to win WBA interim heavyweight title on huge night at Portman Road

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3 w. ago BBC The One Show's Alex Jones nods awkwardly as Lulu 'swears' live on air

The One Show host Alex Jones was left mortified on Friday night after singer Lulu appeared to swear during an interview

Society

3 w. ago How to watch Wardley vs Huni: TV channel and live stream for boxing tonight

Ipswich favourite competes for WBA interim heavyweight title on huge night at Portman Road

Sport

3 w. ago Luxury Airbnbs: tell us what got you into running one, or booking a stay at one

We’re interested to hear from owners of luxury Airbnb-style rentals how business has been, and from guests why they opted to book a stay at a private luxury propertyHigh-quality finishes, amenities such as pools, saunas, snooker tables and firepits, or a prime location: luxury Airbnb-style rentals are on the rise, amid a skyrocketing demand for holiday stays at exclusive and often very large properties that can cost thousands per night.We’re interested to hear from both owners of luxury short-term rentals and from guests who have booked stays at them. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Bruno Fernandes rejects claim about how he decided his Manchester United future

Man Utd captain Bruno Fernandes spoke at a press conference on Tuesday night and discussed Saudi Arabian interest.

Politics

3 w. ago PSG Champions League hero has house burgled just hours after lifting trophy

PSG won Europe's premier competition for the first time on Saturday night as they dismantled Inter Milan in Munich, winning 5-0 to lift the trophy and trigger scenes of rife celebration in the ground.

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3 w. ago Moment jubilant Emmanuel Macron invites wife Brigitte to stand by his side during Champions League celebrations with PSG squad after tense week following 'slap' video and riots in France

The French president and First Lady Brigitte Macron welcomed the team back to Paris this evening (pictured) after they beat Inter Milan 5-0 at the final in Munich, Germany, last night.

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3 w. ago PSG 2.0 have potential to dominate but young stars could be lured away | Nick Ames

Despite Champions League triumph, the likes of Désiré Doué and Bradley Barcola may not stay put in ParisAs the hundreds of VIP guests at Uefa’s official Champions League final dinner listened attentively, Aleksander Ceferin addressed his audience. It was the night before Paris Saint-Germain eviscerated Inter and, taking the floor before the starters were served at Munich’s Paulaner am Nockherberg brewery, he elected to keep his predictions general. “Tomorrow we play the best game a club could ever play,” he enthused. “The one who wins tomorrow will be the best club in the world.”Ceferin’s wording was no accident. The final took place against the context of Uefa’s continuing tensions with Fifa and, most pertinent, the imminent rebirth of the Club World Cup. Whether PSG are the planet’s most becoming football institution may depend on where your moral compass points but, about 26 hours after the Uefa president’s speech, they proved beyond any doubt that their team sit above everyone. ...

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3 w. ago ‘La débâcle’: Italian press turn on Inzaghi after Inter’s night of misery | Nicky Bandini

Writers bemoaned Inter’s ‘climax of suffering’ in Munich but saved their harshest words for Simone InzaghiOn the front pages of Italy’s newspapers, the Champions League final was told as a “nightmare”, a “humiliation”, and a “rout”. Tuttosport at least found room for humour with a “DisIntergrated” pun. La Stampa, in deference to the victors Paris Saint-Germain, went instead with a French phrase: “La débâcle”.Any team can lose a Champions League final but Internazionale were the first to do so by a five-goal margin. The final indignity of a season in which they aspired to repeat the treble they won under José Mourinho, only to come unstuck at the last: losing the Coppa Italia semi-final to neighbours Milan and then missing out on the Serie A title by one point. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Watch: Fans clash with riot police in Paris after PSG’s historic Champions League win

Celebrations over PSG’s historic Champions League win against Inter Milan descended into a night of clashes between fans and police on the streets of Paris, leading to hundreds of arrests.

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3 w. ago Two dead and 192 injured as 426 arrests made in France chaos after PSG triumph

Chaotic scenes unfolded in Paris and two people passed away as Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain claimed victory over Inter Milan in the Champions League final on Saturday night

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3 w. ago Champions League viewers in tears as they realise what Luis Enrique is wearing

Luis Enrique's Paris Saint-Germain side thrashed Inter Milan 5-0 in the Champions League final on Saturday night - and there were emotional scenes after the victory

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