85 m. ago Kemi Badenoch meets with Northern Ireland veterans as she urges Keir Starmer to abandon Labour's plans to scrap immunity measures from Troubles laws

The Tory leader and some of her senior MPs spoke with a group of ex-soldiers in Parliament as they protested against Labour's repeal of Northern Ireland legacy laws.

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1 hour ago The World Cup is out of reach for many. The hope lies outside the stadiums | Leander Schaerlaeckens

The opportunity for this tournament’s legacy is in the fan fests, camps and tune-ups accessible to more than the lucky fewIn Germany, fans watched the games on screens in crowded town squares, their roars careening off ancient buildings, or from the banks of rivers, peering at floating, double-sided big screens on barges. At the next World Cup, in South Africa in 2010, people gathered in parks and open-air markets and hotel lobbies and unlicensed, makeshift bars in people’s garages. In Brazil, four years later, fans spilled from the bars on the Copacabana or watched in restaurants or in streets closed for the occasion – not as if anybody was driving during the Seleção’s games anyway.During the 2018 World Cup, Russia surprised visitors – and its own citizens – with its friendliness as spontaneous parties broke out all over the country. The reason the 2022 World Cup in Qatar didn’t entirely feel like a real World Cup is that those sorts of spontaneous soccer gatherings just didn’t see...

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2 h. ago What you should do if you have bought a product that has been recalled

Here’s legal expert Gary Rycroft’s checklist for recalled food products:

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2 h. ago Judge rules against lawmakers pressing for monitor to ensure release of Epstein files

A judge overseeing Ghislaine Maxwell’s criminal case says two members of Congress lack the legal right to intervene and press their demand for a court-appointed observer to ensure the government complies with a new law ordering release of its files on Jeffrey Epstein

Economics

2 h. ago Lululemon pauses sales of leggings after customers complain about ‘see

A spokesperson for Lululemon says the leggings were removed from its website to ‘better understand some initial guest feedback’

Economics

2 h. ago Man Utd transfer 'disaster' savaged by Sir Alex Ferguson wanted private showdown

The former Manchester United star Sir Alex Ferguson named him among his worst-ever signings wanted a private showdown with the legendary manager

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3 h. ago Voices: ‘The Farage effect is starting to wear off’: Readers say Reform slump is helping Kemi Badenoch

Our community saw Badenoch’s polling uptick as less a Tory comeback and more a sign that Farage’s appeal may be levelling out, with many arguing the numbers reflect protest fatigue rather than genuine enthusiasm for either leader

Politics

3 h. ago ‘The most dangerous man in America’: how Paul Robeson went from Hollywood to blacklist

The groundbreaking singer, actor and athlete became a victim of McCarthyism and saw his shining career destroyed and his legacy tarnishedIn August 1972, the front page of the New York Times arts section published a story titled, Time to Break the Silence on Paul Robeson? The legendary bass-baritone spent the first half of the 20th century as one of the greatest talents the US had ever produced, and its second, both in life and in death as an outcast, the greatest casualty of the second Red Scare period to which today’s current attacks on liberal and progressive politics draw comparison.This week marks 50 years since Robeson’s death and the silence remains. His erasure from the lineage over the decades shows that what Robeson’s political opponents did not take from him, the years have most certainly. Robeson’s decoupling from the story of African American culture has been so complete that in the half-century since his death, even generations of Black Americans have never heard of him...

Politics

4 h. ago Leggings are back, here's how to wear them without looking like Vicky Pollard or a noughties WAG

Back in the 2010s, leggings with bold and brash patterns took centre stage around the globe. This time around, it's all about leggings working as a foundation piece, not a statement.

Politics

4 h. ago Angie Best reveals she has started chemotherapy for colon cancer in health update to fans after she was 'too sick' to begin treatment sooner

The ex-wife of football legend George Best stunned fans earlier this month when she revealed she had been diagnosed with colon cancer.

Science

4 h. ago Man, 55, died of cancer after his GP surgery denied him face

Jason Spreadbury, pictured with his mother Josie, 75, on the left, and wife Michaela, died aged 55. Excruciating pain in his side left him getting about on crutches.

Events

4 h. ago Why Vicky Pattison is taking the Strictly Come Dancing live tour 'very seriously'

TV host and podcaster Vicky Pattison won't be holding back as the 2026 tour kicks off in Birmingham on Friday with 30 UK dates

Society

4 h. ago Love Island legend lands huge movie role in major career move

A former Love Island star a bagged a new acting role alongside Emmerdale's April Windsor star Amelia Flanagan

Politics

5 h. ago Prince Harry spurred by Meghan's example into taking legal action

The Duke of Sussex is one of seven people, including Sir Elton John, suing Associated Newspapers Limited (ANL) at the Royal Courts of Justice over allegations it misused their private information

Politics

5 h. ago Badenoch urges Starmer to ‘protect veterans’ ahead of NI Legacy Act repeal vote

Measures which prevent the prosecution of veterans for Troubles-related crimes will be removed from the legislation under Government proposals.

Politics

6 h. ago Prisoner Cell Block H star Patsy King dies aged 95 after ‘short illness’ as tributes paid to ‘unforgettable character’

ACTRESS Patsy King who starred in Prisoner Block H has died aged 95. Patsy passed away on Monday after battling a "short illness", it has been reported. She was best known for her role as Governor Erica Davidson in the legendary Australian TV series. A fan favourite, Patsy appeared in 351 episodes of Prisoner as...

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6 h. ago This Morning's Ben Shephard sparks outrage with 'insensitive' question to girl who had arm and leg eaten by a shark

This Morning's Ben Shephard has sparked outrage with an 'insensitive' question to a girl who had one arm and one leg eaten by a SHARK in a horrifying attack.

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6 h. ago Single mum who’s constantly mistaken for Cristiano Ronaldo’s Wag Georgina Rodriguez becomes overnight sensation

A SINGLE mother of three has become an overnight online sensation thanks to her resemblance to glamorous WAG Georgina Rodríguez. Victoria only launched her social media accounts last month after constantly being told she’s the double of Cristiano Ronaldo’s Spanish-Argentine model partner. Her dark hair, well-defined lips and elegant style have wowed thousands of TikTok...

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6 h. ago Taylor Swift calls Justin Baldoni 'b****' in unsealed texts from Blake Lively court case

Text messages between Taylor Swift and Blake Lively have been unsealed in court documents as part of Lively's legal battle with It Ends With Us co-star Justin Baldoni, revealing Swift's blunt opinion of the director

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6 h. ago ITV Emmerdale legend flooded with support after heartbreaking loss

Emmerdale legend Verity Rushworth has been supported by fans after sharing a heartfelt tribute

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