22 h. ago Mayor of Dubrovnik reveals crackdown on overtourism after Game of Thrones visitor surge

Exclusive: Mato Frankovic says the city walls will only be accessible via advance booking from 2026

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5 d. ago You belong with me! Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce – a love story in 11 pictures

It began on the 30-yard line and led to the announcement of their engagement on Tuesday. Here’s a look back at their two-year romanceIt’s a love story; she said yes. Taylor Swift, not long ago hailed as the world’s most famous “childless cat lady”, is tying the knot. She announced her engagement to footballer Travis Kelce, her partner of two years, on Instagram on Tuesday. The post was liked more than 14.5m times in just two hours, and reportedly crashed the platform for many users.Kelce is a tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs. He and Swift publicly debuted their relationship in September 2023, when she attended the Chiefs’ game against the Chicago Bears in Kansas City, Missouri. (The Chiefs won.) The fact she popped up in Kelce’s private suite alongside his mother, Donna, and other friends and family, and left with him for a private afterparty, led fans to speculate that this wasn’t their first date. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Man City only have themselves to blame for James Trafford issue

Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford had a game to forget against Tottenham, but he isn't exactly being helped to settle

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8 d. ago Early missteps show Guardiola’s rebuild of City remains a work in progress

Questions around goalkeeping and style of play raise questions about whether Man City can regain the aura of invincibility that once surrounded themThe truly great sides always come with an aura. One of the elements that makes them so hard to beat is that beating them seems so inconceivable. Even when they hit a bad run, the expectation is always that at some point they will rediscover their form. To some extent, Manchester City did that last season. As miserable as much of the campaign was, after losing to Nottingham Forest at the beginning of March, they put together a run of 10 games unbeaten and ended up third – even if defeat to Crystal Palace in the FA Cup final demonstrated the shortcomings that remain.That game showcased City’s flatness at times going forward but also a strange openness at the back that was apparent again in the 4-3 defeat to Al-Hilal in the Club World Cup. Pep Guardiola sides, given how high their line is, will always be susceptible to direct balls played i...

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9 d. ago Pep Guardiola refuses to point finger after Man City star has game to forget

James Trafford endured a difficult afternoon as Manchester City were beaten 2-0 by Tottenham on Saturday but Pep Guardiola refused to single out his new goalkeeper

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1 week ago Tottenham: Thomas Frank's rule of three will be key as Spurs plot another Man City scalp

Thomas Frank and Spurs both know how to beat Pep Guardiola & Co.

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2 w. ago Man City may have taken just one game to find 'incredible' £46.3m Kevin De Bruyne replacement

Manchester City looked excellent in their opening day 4-0 win over Wolves at Molineux.

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2 w. ago 'I visited the 'silent city' that's starred in Gladiator, Troy and Game of Thrones'

After its Game of Thrones boost, Richard Brown discovers Malta’s other scene stealers, which include Gladiator, Troy and, somewhat surprisingly, the live action version of Popeye

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2 w. ago Man City player ratings vs Wolves as Tijjani Reijnders steals show and five 8/10s

Manchester City player ratings from their Premier League game with Wolves where goals from Erling Haaland, Rayan Cherki and Tijjani Reijnders earned a 4-0 win

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2 w. ago Ederson considering Manchester City future but Guardiola insists he is ‘our player’

Guardiola: ‘If they want to leave, knock on my door’Rodri set to travel to Wolves game despite injury blowEderson is considering his Manchester City future, with Pep Guardiola reluctant to allow the goalkeeper’s exit unless the Brazilian informs him he wishes to leave and a suitable offer is received.If the 31-year-old decides he wishes to play elsewhere, City may move for Paris Saint-Germain’s Gianluigi Donnarumma. The 26-year-old is available after Luis Enrique, the PSG coach, signed Lucas Chevalier from Lille to replace the Italy No 1. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Pep Guardiola press conference LIVE Man City injury updates and team news vs Wolves

Pep Guardiola will address the media before Manchester City's opening Premier League game against Wolves on Saturday.

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2 w. ago Man City get triple training boost before first Premier League game

Manchester City are preparing for their first Premier League game of the season and there was plenty to be positive about on Thursday

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3 w. ago Man City already have Jack Grealish replacement ready for Wolves game

Jack Grealish didn't push his Manchester City teammates hard enough but one winger has returned with the drive to force his issue

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4 w. ago 'I felt like I was stuck in a video game in this impossible city'

The Hong Kong Tourism Board reports a 14 percent increase in UK visitors to Hong Kong in the first half of 2025, compared to the same period in 2024. With 169,000 UK travellers making the journey in just six months

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