23 m. ago Watch: Governor Tim Walz gives update on two lawmakers shot in Minnesota

Watch as Governor of Minnesota Tim Walz confirmed that State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, were shot and killed in what he described as a “politically motivated assassination.”

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2 h. ago Democratic lawmaker killed and another wounded in Minnesota in apparently ‘politically motivated’ attacks

Governor Tim Walz was briefed on ‘ongoing situation’ in which Minneapolis-area state senator and representative were shotTwo Minnesota lawmakers have been shot in their separate homes.One of the lawmakers – Democratic state representative Melissa Hortman – has died, as has her husband, Mark, the state’s governor, Tim Walz, confirmed at a press conference on Saturday. He said the shooting “appears to be a politically motivated assassination”. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago South Africa win World Test Championship after completing stunning comeback against Australia – as it happened

Aiden Markram scores 136 runs as South Africa defeat Australia by five wickets at Lord’s to lift the World Test Championship title60th over: South Africa 218-3 (Markram 106, Stubbs 0) So it is Tristan Stubbs to the middle. Starts at the non-striker’s end, but immediately gets strike as Markram guides a single. Lots of pressure on Stubbs, more a white-ball player but one of huge talent, who Shukri Conrad has backed in this team. Small target, plenty of time, and in a short-form game he might knock off these last 64 runs in five overs. But this is different. Hit on the pad early, Hazlewood appealing but it’s going down leg. Two slips and a gully, but the second slip is Webster and the gully is Green, so effectively four slips and two gullies. Cover, mid off, mid on, midwicket up closer. Deep point and deep backward square saving boundaries. Stubbs defends his first five balls.59th over: South Africa 217-3 (Markram 105) Oh, there it is! The first tremor? South Africa’s captain battled ...

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2 h. ago Aiden Markram helps South Africa beat Australia in World Test Championship final

Set 282 to win, 70 more than had been scored in any of the first three innings at Lord’s, Markram scored 136 runs.

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2 h. ago My sick father started raping me when I was nine and told me he was 'preparing me for marriage'. When I confessed to my little sister at 14, I learnt of horrors I could never have imagined

Mark Jones, 65, was in April jailed for 24 years, after repeatedly sexually assaulting Taylor-Rae Eason, 22 and her younger sister, Chloe, 20 - and giving them cash in exchange for their silence.

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3 h. ago Meghan and Harry part company with SIX more staff after hiring firm behind Duchess's infamous twerking video to boost their profile

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have parted ways with six more members of their team as their PR machine undergoes another dramatic shake-up.

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3 h. ago Watch in full: King holds Trooping the Colour parade to mark official birthday

Watch as King Charles III celebrated his official birthday with the Trooping the Colour parade in London on Saturday, 14 June.

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3 h. ago Trooping the Colour latest: Red Arrows fly over Buckingham Palace as military parade marks King's birthday

More than 1,000 servicemen take part in military display to celebrate King’s official birthday

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3 h. ago South Africa win World Test Championship after completing stunning comeback against Australia – live reaction

South Africa chasing a target of 282 to win at Lord’sRead the latest edition of The Spin | And email James60th over: South Africa 218-3 (Markram 106, Stubbs 0) So it is Tristan Stubbs to the middle. Starts at the non-striker’s end, but immediately gets strike as Markram guides a single. Lots of pressure on Stubbs, more a white-ball player but one of huge talent, who Shukri Conrad has backed in this team. Small target, plenty of time, and in a short-form game he might knock off these last 64 runs in five overs. But this is different. Hit on the pad early, Hazlewood appealing but it’s going down leg. Two slips and a gully, but the second slip is Webster and the gully is Green, so effectively four slips and two gullies. Cover, mid off, mid on, midwicket up closer. Deep point and deep backward square saving boundaries. Stubbs defends his first five balls.59th over: South Africa 217-3 (Markram 105) Oh, there it is! The first tremor? South Africa’s captain battled through the pain yesterd...

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3 h. ago World Test Championship: South Africa end long trophy wait with tense Lord's victory over Australia

Aiden Markram’s sensational century helped South Africa to chase down 282

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4 h. ago Markram steers South Africa to historic World Test Championship final triumph

Final, D4: SA, 138 & 282-5, bt Aus, 212 & 207, by five wktsVerreynne sees Proteas home against AustraliaFirst trophy since 1998 banishes ‘chokers’ barbAs the South African balcony erupted in ecstasy, and the green shirts in the crowd sent a roar ringing around St John’s Wood, Temba Bavuma simply sat there with his head in his hands. Relief? Disbelief? Whatever it was, it was the culmination of a journey from the township of Langa to the new pinnacle of Test cricket at Lord’s. South Africa, World Test Championship winners under his calm leadership, had made history.There were a couple of stutters along the way, moments when South African backsides started to twitch like a rabbit’s nose and memories of all those self-inflicted heartaches at International Cricket Council events came flooding back. But in the end, guided by a masterful 136 from Aiden Markram - catharsis after last year’s loss in the T20 World Cup final under his captaincy - they squeezed out the remaining 69 run...

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4 h. ago Trooping the Colour: 20 photos as King Charles marks official birthday

At the King’s request, the event acknowledged those killed in the Air India plane crash

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5 h. ago Kate and Charlotte beam as the royals arrive for Trooping the Colour in glorious sunshine with Louis and George

The Prince and Princess of Wales and their three children have been spotted arriving at Buckingham Palace ahead of today's Trooping the Colour ceremony to mark the King's birthday.

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5 h. ago King wears black armband in memory of India air disaster at Trooping the Colour

Charles’ official birthday was marked with a carriage procession to Horse Guards Parade featuring his family.

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5 h. ago Trooping the Colour latest: Minute's silence held for Air India crash victims as military parade marks King's birthday

More than 1,000 servicemen take part in military display to celebrate King’s official birthday

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5 h. ago Rory McIlroy throws club and smashes tee marker amid US Open struggles

McIlroy birdied the last hole at Oakmont to reach the weekend but is nine strokes behind leader Sam Burns

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5 h. ago 'Hawk Tuah' girl Haliey Welch marks year since 'iconic' viral moment with infamous visit

Haliey Welch quickly went from internet sweetheart to be being accused of ripping off her fans – before her team made a bungled attempt to revive her down to Earth southern belle image

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6 h. ago Kate and William arrive at Trooping the Colour with Louis, Charlotte and George

The Prince and Princess of Wales and their three children have been spotted arriving at Buckingham Palace ahead of today's Trooping the Colour ceremony to mark the King's birthday.

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6 h. ago Trooping the Colour latest: King to mark official birthday with military parade in central London

More than 1,000 servicemen set to take part in military display to celebrate King’s official birthday

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6 h. ago EastEnders to hold back release of next episode as new boss shares statement

‘Next week marks the start of something big in Walford,’ said Ben Wadey

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