59 m. ago Manchester United might have already missed out on perfect Viktor Gyokeres alternative

United are known to be in the market to sign a new forward this summer

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96 m. ago Photos of Shiite Muslims around the world celebrating Ashoura

Shiite Muslims are commemorating Ashoura, marking the 7th-century death of Prophet Muhammad’s grandson, Hussein, that gave birth to their faith.

Culture

1 hour ago Lionesses will be going home if they do not shape up but history offers hope | Tom Garry

Much better display is needed against the Netherlands from a team with a habit of bouncing back under WiegmanThe England fans in Zurich have a new favourite song, replacing the word “Tequila!” with “Sarina!” It is a fun twist on a 1950s number from The Champs, written by the American saxophonist Chuck Rio. If the band’s name is fitting, for a few more days at least, for England’s status as defending champions, by full-time at Stadion Letzigrund against France the artist’s name was more in keeping with the mood among supporters, because Sarina Wiegman’s side are in genuine danger of being chucked out of Euro 2025.England will point to Alessia Russo’s goal at 0-0 being ruled out for an offside that did not seem conclusive even from zoomed-in VAR images, yet the simple truth is this: if England do not improve markedly when they face the Netherlands on Wednesday, they will probably be out before they face Wales in their final group match. Defeat would spell the end unless France lose to...

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2 h. ago Met Police chief says football clubs should foot £70million bill for policing matches

Sir Mark Rowley called for a 'polluter pays approach' for policing events like football matches, which leave forces rather than Premier League clubs on the hook for a massive bill

Economics

2 h. ago Jude Bellingham, Diego Maradona... and Bobby Moore: Eight times a club's shirt number has been RETIRED as Liverpool fans call for tribute to Diogo Jota's No 20

ISAAN KHAN: Liverpool fans are calling for the club to retire Diogo Jota's No 20 jersey as a mark of respect after his tragic death. The football world is in a state of mourning.

Society

3 h. ago Met Police chief says policing football matches across country costs £70m

Sir Mark Rowley said that policing of football matches costs £70 million which it does not get back from football clubs.

Economics

3 h. ago 'Way World War Three will start' revealed by top NATO Chief after 'learn Russian' warning

A co-ordinated power grab by two major nations could be the likely start of WWIII, according to NATO's Mark Rutte, as Russia threatens him with life in a Siberian labour camp

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3 h. ago Dalai Lama marks 90th birthday amid rising tensions over succession

Global tributes pour in as succession battle with China looms

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4 h. ago Meghan Markle's brutal blow after Prince Harry's 'bond with late Queen soured'

Explosive claims have described Prince Harry as having a rocky bond with his grandmother the late Queen in the run-up to marrying Meghan Markle - and royal expert Jennie Bond says they are very telling

Politics

4 h. ago World War III will start with simultaneous Xi and Putin invasions taking the globe to the brink of Armageddon, warns NATO chief Mark Rutte

According to the NATO chief Mark Rutte, China would start by seeking to grab Taiwan - while ensuring the Kremlin dictator simultaneously attacks NATO territory.

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5 h. ago As if graduating weren’t daunting enough, now students like me face a jobs market devastated by AI | Connor Myers

With big accountancy and finance firms turning to tech rather than graduates, even those with ‘useful’ degrees find their prospects diminishedConnor Myers is a student at the University of Exeter and an intern on the Guardian’s positive action schemeSeptember is the beginning of many young people’s lives, as cars speed along motorways transporting 18- and 19-year-olds to their new university accommodations. I remember my own journey down to Exeter in 2022, the first stage in what I hoped would be an experience to set me up for the rest of my life. Little did I know that this was the calm before the storm, before anyone had heard of ChatGPT, or imagined the chaos that generative AI was about to cause for new graduates.Fast forward to 2025, and some of the young people I began this journey with have realised that they’ve spent the last three years training for graduate jobs that don’t exist. Many firms are now slashing their number of new hires. Big accountancy firms have cut back on ...

Society

5 h. ago Jude Bellingham, Diego Maradona... and Bobby Moore: Seven times a club's shirt number has been RETIRED as Liverpool fans call for tribute to Diogo Jota's No 20

ISAAN KHAN: Liverpool fans are calling for the club to retire Diogo Jota's No 20 jersey as a mark of respect after his tragic death. The football world is in a state of mourning.

Society

5 h. ago Met commissioner calls for the axing of 43 county constabularies and the forming of '12 mega forces'

In a damning review of UK's crime fighting set up, the Met Police boss said the current system has not 'been fit for purpose for at least two decades'.

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5 h. ago New mum, who met her husband when she was 18 and he was 41, reveals the luxury items he buys her after she quit her became a stay

Influencer Ellie Hillary, nee Liptrot, 22, from North Wales, met her husband Mark Hillary, 45, after a night out in December 2021.

Politics

6 h. ago How to wear red this summer including £17 M&S alternative to pricey designer T

Make a statement by wearing accessories in this summer’s hottest shade on the high street, from brands such as Marks & Spencer, New Look and Oliver Bonas

Economics

6 h. ago Iran's Supreme Leader makes first public appearance since the 12

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei attended a mourning ceremony on the eve of Ashoura - a significant day in Islam marking the death of Husayn ibn Ali, the Prophet Muhammad's grandson.

Politics

6 h. ago Why was Meghan Markle even at the polo? The two awkward polo incidents which left viewers confused about her presence

On two occasions Meghan Markle has found herself 'stuck in the middle' while on stage presenting awards at the polo - with a royal expert saying this reveals her desire to 'lead the choreography'.

Politics

7 h. ago Rowley urges creation of 15 ‘mega forces’ in radical police reform plan

Sir Mark Rowley said bigger forces would be better able to utilise modern technology and reduce expenses.

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7 h. ago Met chief Sir Mark Rowley urges creation of 15 ‘mega forces’ in radical police reform plan

Sir Mark Rowley said bigger forces would be better able to utilise modern technology and reduce expenses.

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9 h. ago ‘We are in a dangerous place’: British Muslims on the fallout from 7/7 attack 20 years on

Many feel counter-terrorism policies and brazen Islamophobia have increased hostility and isolation experience by communityFor many in the British Muslim community, the tragedy of 7 July 2005 lives long in the memory. The bombings sent shockwaves through the nation but also marked a turning point that left many grappling with grief, fear and a new scrutiny of their identity.Twenty years on, feelings of suspicion, isolation and hostility experienced in the aftermath of the attacks have, for some, only worsened after decades of UK counter-terrorism policies, and a political landscape they say has allowed Islamophobia to flourish. Continue reading...

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