50 m. ago What links fool’s gold, fluffernutter, pilgrim and Reuben? The Saturday quiz

From Helloween, Kreator and Rammstein to caldarium and tepidarium, test your knowledge with the Saturday quiz1 Elizabeth II opened Olympics in London and what other city?2 Emerald is a variety of which mineral?3 Where did spend Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore spend an unplanned nine months?4 Which muse was painted more than 60 times by George Romney?5 LDL and HDL are the type main types of what bodily substance?6 Which river’s annual flood came to an end in 1970?7 Rebecca West’s Black Lamb and Grey Falcon is an epic study of what former country?8 What does a foley artist provide in film and TV?What links: 9 Accept; Helloween; Kreator; Rammstein; Scorpions?10 Links Atlantic and Pacific; mapped Venus; Milky Way satellite galaxies; South American penguin?11 Hanoi and Haiphong, Vietnam; Shreveport, Louisiana; Winnipeg, Canada?12 Apodyterium; frigidarium; tepidarium; caldarium?13 Spencer Compton; Pitt the Younger; Arthur Balfour; Edward Heath?14 Uruguay (1916); South Korea (1956); Egypt ...

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99 m. ago Takeaways from AP report on abuse case handled by Pope Leo. Victims say he helped when others didn't

Pope Leo XIV’s record handling sex abuse cases while he was an Augustinian superior and bishop in Peru has come under renewed scrutiny since his election May 8

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1 hour ago 'He listened to me': Victims of an abusive Catholic group say Pope Leo XIV helped when others didn't

Pope Leo XIV's record handling sex abuse cases while he was an Augustinian superior and bishop in Peru has come under renewed scrutiny since his election May 8

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1 hour ago Blind tennis champion Naqi Rizvi lobbies for sport's awareness and Paralympic inclusion

Naqi Rizvi loves the “absolute freedom” he feels on the tennis court

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5 h. ago Tiny UK seaside village predicted to be huge staycation spot this summer

With scenic coastal walks, a beautiful beach and sublime setting, visitors can enjoy the village’s natural splendour while feasting on award-winning meals that consistently receive rave reviews

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9 h. ago Rayner on the rampage: After pressing Reeves to hike taxes, she clashes with Chancellor and Starmer on cuts

In a series of increasingly heated meetings, the Deputy Prime Minister is said to have complained 'forcibly' about proposals to squeeze spending on housing.

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9 h. ago Thomas Tuchel wants England stars to 'suffer' amid warning over World Cup issue

Next summer’s World Cup is set to be played in difficult conditions

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12 h. ago Living Nostradamus predicts Royal Family will be hit with 'ticking time bomb' crisis

Athos Salomé, who says he predicted Covid-19, the death of Queen Elizabeth II and Russia's invasion of Ukraine, reckons the family will be hit with a financial scandal

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12 h. ago Who will win Aberdeen vs Celtic? Our writers predict Scottish Cup Final clash at Hampden

Our writers predict the Hampden showdown and by all accounts it's set to be a grim afternoon at the National Stadium for the Dandies

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13 h. ago Greater Manchester brewery with stunning views and popular Bury venue BOTH named pub of the year

It came down to a dead heat between the two Bury businesses

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14 h. ago Arsenal XI vs Barcelona: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup, injury latest for Women's Champions League final

Daphne van Domselaar appears to be winning her battle to feature on Saturday evening

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15 h. ago UK weather: Exact date maps turn orange in European heat plume revealed

New weather maps show several major cities will experience scorching conditions in the last weekend of the month, with some areas sizzling in temperatures as high as 24C

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15 h. ago Ben Stokes strikes twice for England as Brian Bennett leads Zimbabwe resistance

Zimbabwe were 210 for five at tea replying to England’s 565 for six.

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16 h. ago Met Office verdict on 'mini heatwave' set to bring 27C temperatures to UK

The Met Office has revealed whether Brits could soon see a return of a 'mini heatwave' in the UK

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16 h. ago Oasis Heaton Park gig organisers issue 'do not' warning to all ticket holders

Fans with tickets to Manchester shows have been issued further information about travelling to the venue

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16 h. ago Oasis bus plans and walking route confirmed for Heaton Park reunion tour shows

Like Oasis once said themselves, you can 'get on the bus and cause no fuss'

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17 h. ago How Oasis fans can apply for front standing area tickets at Heaton Park reunion gigs

Ticket holders have been told the venue will be a general admission area and a front standing area

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17 h. ago Heat pumps: All you need to know and more, including grant funding available in Scotland

It’s easier than you think to own and operate an air source heat pump in your home. This is how – plus how much money it can save you!

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17 h. ago Oasis fans sent urgent message as Heaton Park ticket holders given seven days to act

Organisers have said 'urgent action' is required for fans attending Oasis' Manchester shows

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18 h. ago David Cameron in talks to join London law firm to advise on geopolitical risks

Consultant position would be five years after Greensill scandal and add to ex-PM’s existing portfolio of rolesDavid Cameron is in talks to join the law firm DLA Piper as a consultant – five years after the Greensill scandal that showed he intensively lobbied officials on behalf of his failing employer.The former prime minister, who also served as foreign secretary last year, is said to be having discussions about taking on an advisory position to help the firm with geopolitical risks. Continue reading...

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