6 h. ago London 2012 legend now does something completely different after Team GB heroics

Team GB legend Greg Rutherford, who turned 39 on Monday, is one of Britain's most successful ever Olympians but has faced heartbreak and injury since retiring

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8 h. ago Uri Geller used Robert the Bruce's spoon to assist Scotland to World Cup glory

The famous psychic has claimed responsibility for the national team's Hampden heroics.

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8 h. ago Psychic Uri Geller used 'power' from Robert the Bruce's spoon to secure win for Scotland team

The famous psychic spoon bender has claimed responsibility for the national team's Hampden heroics.

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41 h. ago Alex Scott makes 'passionate' bedroom admission as Jess Glynne drops major hint

I'm A Celeb star Alex Scott has opened up about her relationship with singer Jess Glynne as the Arsenal and England legend discussed what makes bedding a woman "completely different"

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6 d. ago Borthwick hails ‘outstanding leader’ Ford after England topple All Blacks

Ford scores 13 points including two drop goals in victory‘He made brilliant decisions and executed perfectly’Steve Borthwick has paid tribute to the perseverance and character of George Ford after England’s impressive 33-18 victory over the All Blacks. Twelve months ago, Ford narrowly failed to clinch a home victory in this same fixture, but he was a pivotal figure on Saturday as his side gained their revenge with a first win over New Zealand in south-west London since 2012.“George is a brilliant player, an outstanding leader and an even better person,” the head coach said after the fly-half contributed 13 points to seal his team’s 10th successive Test win this year. “I know you like to talk about 12 months ago and the ball hitting a post. But when he pulls on the England shirt he is just such a consistent performer. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Britain would do well to remember where its power over China lies | Simon Jenkins

It’s ridiculous for the government to splurge on defence while it slashes spending on its most valuable asset: cultureThe US has backed down in its tariff war with China. Thanks to Donald Trump’s egotistical diplomacy, rare earths can again flow one way, soya beans the other, and less of the chemicals used to make fentanyl in between. No matter that the war was Trump’s own idea and seems to have been a stunt. The stunt is over. Trump has played his favourite game of dealmaker, much to the discomfort of millions.Meanwhile Britain still cannot make up its mind if China is its enemy. In 2008 British officials visited the Beijing Olympics authorities to discuss the next games in London in 2012. The government told them to “raise” human rights issues, about which the British government was most concerned. I am told the Chinese reacted with sympathy at the Britons’ embarrassment at broaching the matter, and then everyone got down to business. Soon China was a friend, certainly to David Ca...

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