54 m. ago Pope Francis funeral LIVE: Pontiff's coffin sealed as world leaders gather for historic service

World leaders including US President Donald Trump, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will be in attendance

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57 m. ago The delicate diplomacy of the seating plan for the Pope’s funeral

The seating plan has been described as a ‘master plan’ in stage-managing the ‘big egos’ of world leaders.

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1 hour ago Pope Francis funeral latest: Pontiff’s coffin sealed after 250,000 pay homage to head of Catholic Church

Pope Francis’s coffin was sealed after a quarter of million people visited the late spiritual leader, as heads of state fly in to attend Saturday’s ceremony in St Peter’s Square

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2 h. ago African leaders call for more peacekeepers for Somalia to defend against al

African leaders meeting in Uganda are calling for more peacekeepers for Somalia to defend against the extremist al-Qaida-linked al-Shabab militant group that has been wreaking havoc in the Horn of Africa nation

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2 h. ago Emery engineering has Rashford and Aston Villa on the rise for FA Cup

Manager’s changeable lineups have pushed striker to usurp Ollie Watkins and likely lead the attack at WembleyUnai Emery keeps his Aston Villa players on their toes. Sometimes he tells his squad the lineup the day before a game, on other occasions half an hour before they depart the team hotel for the stadium on a match day. Training tends to offer some clues but of late there have been surprises. Emery, a hugely emotional character, has been known to make impulsive, snap calls. Morgan Rogers, a rare mainstay and one of Villa’s trio of undroppables, recently described how his manager’s decision‑making can feel like flip‑of-the-coin stuff.When the teamsheets are released an hour before kick-off at Wembley on Saturday, the eyeballs will jump towards the most intriguing selection dilemma: will Emery favour Marcus Rashford or Ollie Watkins? Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Stable lad to land his monster Ladbrokes payout as life changing horse racing bet to be honoured after crunch talks

The leading bookmaker will settle all outstanding bets on Declan Queally-trained pair Diamond Nora and Rocky's Diamond

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3 h. ago Quarter of a million people viewed Pope’s body over three days, says Vatican

The requiem mass will be attended by world leaders and dignitaries.

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3 h. ago Eubank Jr vs Benn glove row almost leads to backstage scrap on eve of fight

Matchroom CEO Frank Smith was held back while arguing with Eubank’s adviser Mazhar Majeed

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3 h. ago The Guardian view on Trump v universities: essential institutions must defend themselves | Editorial

Harvard is leading the pushback because it can afford to fight. Others are realising that they can’t afford not toEnfeebling universities or seizing control is an early chapter in the authoritarian playbook, studied eagerly by the likes of Viktor Orbán in Hungary. “Would-be authoritarians and one-party states centrally target universities with the aim of restricting dissent,” Jason Stanley, a scholar of fascism at Yale, wrote in the Guardian in September. Last month, he announced that he was leaving the US for Canada because of the political climate and particularly the battle over higher education.It is not merely that universities are often bastions of liberal attitudes and hotbeds for protest. They also constitute one of the critical institutions of civil society; they are a bulwark of democracy. The Trump administration is taking on judges, lawyers, NGOs and the media: it would be astonishing if universities were not on the list. They embody the importance of knowledge, rational...

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3 h. ago Pope Francis funeral LIVE: Basilica closed to mourners as world leaders gather in Rome for historic service

World leaders including US President Donald Trump, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will be in attendance

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4 h. ago How some of Putin's top military chiefs have been picked off in series of bombings and shootings on Russian soil since Ukraine invasion began

The death of Yaroslav Moskalik will not have come as a shock to the Russian leadership.

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5 h. ago Tonight's rugby news as seven to leave Welsh club and Sherratt 'an option' to lead Wales tour

The latest headlines from Wales and around the world.

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5 h. ago Kemi Badenoch says no deal with Reform as she brushes off ‘stitch ups’

The Tory leader said her job is ‘not to give the party away’.

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5 h. ago Are weight loss drugs safe? Health experts issue warning over dangerous side effects of weight loss injections

Leading health professionals warn that these medications come with significant side effects 🚨

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5 h. ago Pollster predicts grim local elections for Starmer and Badenoch with Reform surge

The local elections, which will be the first big electoral test since last summer’s general election, will see the Tories lose around 500 seats, a leading pollster has predicted

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5 h. ago Feeling constantly tired? Expert reveals 6 hidden nutrient deficiencies that could be to blame

A leading pharmacist has revealed the key nutrients we may be lacking that could be the cause for feeling constantly tired - and how you can combat the fatigue once and for all

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6 h. ago Kitting out for DofE? Here’s what your teen really needs – and where to find it

Kitting out a teen for the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award? Craghoppers is the DofE’s official partner and their range combines quality, comfort and value – here are the best bits.

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7 h. ago Most complained about shows of 2025 unveiled with CBB drama beaten by surprise entry

Reality TV is always packed with drama and spats, but while it can be entertaining to viewers, it can also lead to huge numbers of complaints. We take a look at some of the most complained about shows in 2025 so far

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7 h. ago What has Tyra Banks done to her face? Supermodel, 51, looks unrecognizable at fashion gala

Tyra Banks looked nearly unrecognizable as she attended Daily Front Row's Ninth Annual Fashion L.A. Awards on Thursday.

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7 h. ago New York beekeeper accused of concealing role in Rwanda genocide

Faustin Nsabumukunzi, 65, is charged with hiding his past when applying for a green card and citizenshipA New York beekeeper who has been in the US for decades has been accused of concealing a leadership role in the genocide in Rwanda in the mid-90s, prosecutors have said in documents.The man told federal agents: “I know I’m finished” when he was arrested on Thursday on charges that he hid his past when he applied for for a green card and US citizenship, according to the prosecution in the case. Continue reading...

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