1 hour ago Starmer hits back at ‘rattled’ accusation over Labour MP suspensions

Sir Keir Starmer rejected comparisons to Sir Tony Blair when grilled over the suspension of Labour MPs due to their opposition of welfare cuts.

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1 hour ago We’re on the road to fully autonomous cars, but the Tesla trial proves the road is going to be bumpy

The Tesla Autopilot court case probably won’t be the last as the journey towards driverless cars continues, predicts our EV Editor, Steve Fowler

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2 h. ago 13 best affordable designer bags, recommended by a fashion writer

These mid-range labels prove you don’t have to spend thousands on a timeless bag

Culture

4 h. ago When will the cowboy boot trend finally die? Plus three styles to wear instead

From the Fendi runway in 2018 to being on the feet of every fan at Beyoncé’s tour in 2025, the cowboy boot trend has proven it has legs. Though now it’s time for their journey to end, says Maddy Mussen

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4 h. ago Megyn Kelly is angling for a new job... and it should make President Trump very nervous: KENNEDY

Podcasting pinup Megyn Kelly raged, 'This is the first big scandal, I'd say, of the Trump administration it's not a fake news media scandal.'

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6 h. ago The Summer I Turned Pretty star axed from 90s slasher revival despite filming first scenes

Despite her success in hit Amazon series The Summer I Turned Pretty, lead actress Lola Tung has been axed from the 90s slasher revival of I Know What You Did Last Summer

Culture

8 h. ago Tommy Freeman reveals his Lions dream has proved costly after pledge to parents

The wing promised he fly his mum and dad – Sara and Cliff – Down Under in business class if he were to make the British and Irish Lions squad.

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14 h. ago Australia’s selectors took a punt on Sam Konstas as Test opener – and he is left with the debt | Geoff Lemon

There was no firm basis to pick the teenager to begin with, but having done so, his only chance of success was to be backed as though there wasSam Konstas had given up. After his duck in Grenada, he looked devastated. After his duck in Jamaica, resigned. On body language, here was a player expecting to make nothing and expecting to be dropped. After his second shot at batting in the third Test proved futile, his second stint of fielding was one of absence: late to move, throwing one hand at the first dropped catch, snatching at the second, misfielding the run that let West Indies escape the lowest Test score. On the tour that might have been his making, nothing had gone right.You had to feel sorry for him, still 19 years old in a team of ancient dads. He had walked into his Test career full of bravura and left it five matches later with an average of 16. In nine innings since his 60 on debut he has averaged 11. The cockiness must have curdled to embarrassment. This is not to pile on...

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18 h. ago How Britons coped with the scorching summer of 1976: Doctors advised beer and crisps to replace lost salt, bikinis were the norm and Trafalgar Square's fountain became a swimming pool

This summer's soaring temperatures are drawing comparisons with the hot weather in 1976. There were 15 consecutive days where the mercury hit 89.6F (32C).

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19 h. ago Basic advice should be helping millions better manage their money

Basic advice could address as much as a quarter of the advice gap, according to Foresters Financial, which said the model is a 'proven and cost-effective' solution.

Economics

21 h. ago Dad accused of killing his three daughters appeared ‘nervous’ in new footage as he spoke with cops days before the murders

Travis Decker is accused of ramming his truck into another car three days before he and his daughters disappeared, according to a new report.

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21 h. ago Mexico set to be torn apart as drug kingpin El Chapo's son prepares to tell US prosecutors 'everything he knows'

The jailed son of El Chapo Guzmán is expected to provide information to U.S. prosecutors that could prove to be damaging to current and former Mexican officials.

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24 h. ago 'We never cared': Estelle shuts down Adele ‘feud’, talks Kanye West, fame and fear on the bus

The Grammy-winning artist tells the Standard: ‘I think people made more of it than it was’

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25 h. ago Rory McIlroy must scale emotional mountain in search of home Open glory

The Northern Irishman has nothing left to prove, but still has to carry a vast weight of expectation at Royal PortrushThere was a lick of breeze riffling the long grass at Royal Portrush on Wednesday morning, and a lot of swirling talk besides. “Have you seen him?” “I heard he’s over by the putting green.” “He’s on the range.” “I heard he’s on the first now.” Round here everyone’s either looking for Rory McIlroy, looking at Rory McIlroy, or looking back on Rory McIlroy. A stretch of time watching him play is the one thing everyone wants to tick off during their day at the Open, along with a trip to spectator village, and a stop at the golf shop. You can track his progress around the grounds by keeping one ear open for the whispers.Sometimes all this is wind at McIlroy’s back, others it seems to be blowing into his face. Last time the Open was here in Northern Ireland, in 2019, it threw him so far off course that he hooked his opening drive into the crowd and out of bounds, then hook...

Politics

27 h. ago Did Superman kill the press junket? How TikTok clips conquered movie publicity

From the new Superman geeking out on Star Wars to the Wicked cast crying, actors’ personality insights are now distilled into reel-friendly clips and internet boyfriend-baiting soundbitesThe new Superman is a tricky proposition to market. Not only does it represent a new reimagining of an 87-year-old character, but it also has to tell everyone who David Corenswet is. The new Superman is a complete unknown to many of us, and you suspect that a hefty slice of the film’s promotional budget has been given over to selling the guy to the world.In the old days, this would have been achieved with wall-to-wall press interviews. Big, hefty cover stories in key publications in every territory, where interviewers would attempt to plumb the depths of his psyche to see if he can pass muster. But that hasn’t really happened. Instead, there is a very big chance that – if you’re the right age – you will have learned everything you need to know about David Corenswet from a couple of TikToks. Continue...

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28 h. ago Lamine Yamal put in his place by Cristiano Ronaldo's son – ‘He hasn’t won anything!'

Cristiano Ronaldo Jr has given his verdict on the comparisons between his legendary father and youngster Lamine Yamal, with the Barcelona star's stock continuing to rise

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29 h. ago Two Manchester United transfers give any striker hope of signing for the club

Recruiting a proven No.9 is hard for Man United, which makes it easy for any striker to be linked with a move to Old Trafford.

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29 h. ago Arsenal hope Alexander Isak decision proves right as pressure mounts on Viktor Gyokeres

Isak joining Liverpool would be a bitter pill to swallow for the Gunners, who will hope that Newcastle stand firm

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30 h. ago Healey: ‘No justification for most names in Afghan data leak to claim asylum in Britain’

John Healey has said there is “no justification” for most of the names in Afghan data leak to claim asylum, stating that the majority of individuals had no connection to Britain’s armed forces.

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31 h. ago Groundbreaking discovery at ancient city of Troy may prove legendary Trojan War true

Archaeologists have uncovered 3,500-year-old evidence at the ancient city of Troy that may point to a real war behind Homer's legendary tale.

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