25 m. ago Emmerdale Robert Sugden ‘to find love again’ after Aaron and it’s with unexpected villager

Emmerdale's Robert Sugden is set to return to the village next week and fans reckon he could he be set for a new romance

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54 m. ago Senator Alex Padilla forcibly removed from Kristi Noem’s LA press conference

Video shows Padilla being restrained and ejected as he tries to question homeland security secretary at press eventLA protests – live updatesAlex Padilla, a Democratic California senator and a vocal critic of the Trump administration’s immigration polices, was forcibly removed and handcuffed as he attempted to ask a question at a press conference held by Kristi Noem, the homeland security secretary, in Los Angeles on Thursday. The incident has shocked his colleagues from Capitol Hill to California.In video taken of the incident that has since gone viral on social media, Padilla is seen being restrained and removed from the room by multiple men. Continue reading...

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90 m. ago US faith leaders opposed to ICE raids counsel nonviolent resistance and lead by example

Faith leaders across denominations are joining nationwide protests against immigration raids ordered by the Trump administration and making a united call on nonviolence to curb clashes with law enforcement

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1 hour ago Best chimineas for garden gatherings after the sun goes down

Keep warm and cosy al fresco, with these clay, steel and iron heaters

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1 hour ago Emmerdale fans 'know what's wrong with Robert' in sad health twist after scene with John

Emmerdale viewers think a recent scene involving Robert Sugden ahead of actor Ryan Hawley's full-time return to the ITV soap could allude to a sad health storyline

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2 h. ago Kickboxer, 15, who collapsed after unsanctioned match against 17

Coroner Michael Pemberton said neither Alex Eastwood, nor his parents appreciated the dangers of the 'chaotic and somewhat disjointed' approach to children involved in combat sports.

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3 h. ago Emma Raducanu leapfrogs Katie Boulter to British No 1 after beating Sramkova at Queen’s

Raducanu wins 6-4, 6-1 to reach the quarter-finalsBoulter falls to fifth seed Diana Shnaider 2-6, 6-3, 6-2Emma Raducanu will regain her status as the best female tennis player in Britain for the first time in two years as she continued her solid start to the grass-court season by defeating Rebecca Sramkova of Slovakia 6-4, 6-1 to reach the quarter-finals at Queen’s.Raducanu, who currently sits at world No 35 in the live rankings, will return to British No 1 next week after Katie Boulter fell to the fifth seed Diana Shnaider 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 on Thursday. Raducanu has not been the highest-ranked player in the country since June 2023 when she was recovering from surgeries to her wrists and ankle. She missed a total of eight months in 2023 and consequently fell out of the top 300. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Captain Pat Cummins answers Australia’s call before South Africa roar back in rollercoaster final

Cummins took six wickets to put Australia in the ascendancy before a late collapse kept South Africa’s hopes much alive

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3 h. ago Abrego Garcia's lawyers ask judge to fine Trump administration for contempt

Lawyers for Kilmar Abrego Garcia have asked a federal judge in Maryland to impose fines and other sanctions against the Trump administration

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4 h. ago Solo female traveler reveals why Mexico is great for visiting alone (though there is a city she won’t return to)

Travel content creator Sam Saenz, from Texas, has spent a huge amount of time in Mexico and tells The Independent that she is "fascinated by the country"

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4 h. ago The Latest: California challenges Trump's use of military in Los Angeles

Opponents of President Donald Trump’s administration are set to rally in hundreds of cities on Saturday

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4 h. ago When could Keely Hodgkinson return to track after latest injury setback?

The Olympic 800m champion has been sidelined with a hamstring injury so far this season and will not race in Stockholm

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4 h. ago Teenage kickboxer who collapsed after unsanctioned contest died from misadventure, inquest hears

Alex Eastwood collapsed after an unsanctioned kickboxing contest

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4 h. ago Donald Trump to make Open return case for Turnberry as US President flies into Scotland

The Donald wants his Ayrshire course back on the Open rotation after controversy and poor infrastructure affected attendance

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5 h. ago Beach Boys genius Brian Wilson hailed as a 'true giant' by music legends

Beatles star Sir Paul McCartney, Sir Elton John and Bob Dylan were among the famous faces paying tribute to Beach Boys frontman Brian Wilson following his death at the age of 82

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6 h. ago Luke Littler admits copying Gerwyn Price's antics after German crowd left him 'angry'

Luke Littler has admitted to copying Gerwyn Price's antics after he was left 'angry' by a German crowd ahead of his return to the country to play in the World Cup of Darts

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7 h. ago Hairy Bikers star Si King says 'he doesn't stop being my best mate' one year after Dave Myers death

The chef joined the Loose Women panel as he reflected on the legacy of his best friend Dave Myers who died from cancer last year

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7 h. ago Gardeners should swap hydrangeas for pretty plant which looks after itself

Hydrangeas are a great garden staple, but there's a better option for those who want a plant that flowers profusely and asks for almost nothing in return.

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7 h. ago Hollyoaks icon collapses in supermarket as she heaps praise on hero helper

Hollyoaks star Tamara Wall has sparked concern among her fans as she shared that she collapsed in a supermarket earlier this week and gushed over the 'hero' shopper

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7 h. ago Major league could return in EA FC 26 as Konami remove 14 teams from eFootball

A league that hasn't featured in FIFA or EA Sports FC since FIFA 22 could be destined for a return to EA Sports' game series in EA FC 26.

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