45 m. ago Ukraine's new defense minister reveals scale of desertions as millions avoid the draft

Ukraine's new defense minister says wide-scale desertions and draft-dodging are major challenges as Russia's invasion continues

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88 m. ago Woman pulled out of UK ultramarathon after death threats over Afghanistan fundraising

Sarah Porter was running 108-mile Montane Winter Spine Challenger South race when security team had to disable tracking deviceA woman was pulled out of Britain’s most gruelling ultramarathon after receiving death threats over her fundraising for Afghan women and girls.Sarah Porter was nearly a third of the way through the 108-mile Montane Winter Spine Challenger South endurance race when organisers made the “difficult decision” to withdraw her due to threats to her life in relation to the foundation she runs helping women and girls in war zones. Continue reading...

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92 m. ago British men's clothing brand falls into administration after facing 'financial challenges'

The clothing retailer has shared that it has 'not been possible to continue trading'.

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96 m. ago ‘One of the world’s best’: Manchester City sign USWNT midfielder Sam Coffey

USA mainstay in move from Portland Thorns ‘I couldn’t be more ready and happy about everything’Manchester City have signed the USA midfielder Sam Coffey on a three-and-a-half year deal.The 27-year-old won gold at the Paris 2024 Olympics and has accrued 42 caps and scored five goals for the USA, becoming a key part of Emma Hayes’ national team. After graduating she joined Portland Thorns and lifted the 2022 NWSL Championship in her debut season. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Tommy Fleetwood targets Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy at start of new year

The world No.3 is the closest challenger to the world's top two before the Dubai Invitational and has his sights set on his rivals

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1 hour ago Woman pulled out of UK ultra marathon after death threats over her fundraising for Afghanistan

Sarah Porter was running the 108-mile Montane Winter Spine Challenger South race when she was withdrawn due to threats to her life A woman was pulled out of Britain’s most gruelling ultra marathon after receiving death threats over her fundraising for Afghan women and girls.Sarah Porter was nearly a third of the way through the 108-mile Montane Winter Spine Challenger South endurance race when organisers made the “difficult decision” to withdraw her, due to threats to her life in relation to the charity she runs helping women and girls in war zones. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Is the 75 Hard challenge good for you? Experts weigh in on viral workout trend

The challenge on TikTok has gained millions of views

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2 h. ago Is the 75 Hard challenge good for you? Experts weigh in on the viral workout trend

The challenge on TikTok has gained millions of views

Politics

2 h. ago The Coupe de France was short of magic – and then Paris FC beat PSG

In a weekend where most favourites triumphed, Paris FC beating the holders was a welcome win for the underdogsBy Get French Football NewsThis year’s Coupe de France was in need of a spark and Paris FC were on hand to provide it. Their league match against Paris Saint-Germain last weekend – the first derby between the clubs in 43 years – was somewhat anticlimactic. The rivalry between is tepid, bordering on amicable, and the difference in quality was stark as PSG ran out fairly comfortable 2-1 winners. Stéphane Gilli’s men are a long way off challenging the reigning European champions over a full season but, on Monday night, that was irrelevant. Paris FC returned to the Parc des Princes and won 1-0, progressing to the last 16 of the Coupe de France at their neighbour’s expense.It was a derby once again lacking in derby feel. Jonathan Ikoné scored the winner but did not celebrate against the club from whose academy he graduated. Luis Enrique even wished Paris FC “all the best for the ...

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3 h. ago Paratici talks of ‘need to be based’ in Italy as move from Spurs to Fiorentina confirmed

Co-sporting director to go after January transfer windowParatici returned full-time to Spurs in mid-OctoberFabio Paratici will leave his post as Tottenham’s joint sporting director after the closure of the January transfer window to take up a similar recruitment job at Fiorentina.The Italian came back to Spurs on a full-time basis in mid-October to work alongside Johan Lange, who was promoted from his role of technical director. Paratici had been Spurs’s managing director of football between 2021 and 2023 before resigning after a Fifa ban for alleged financial malpractice during his time at Juventus. After an appeal, he was allowed to act for Spurs on a consultancy basis. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Social media time does not increase teenagers’ mental health problems – study

UK study comes as ministers consider Australia’s ban on social media use for under-16sScreen time spent gaming or on social media does not cause mental health problems in teenagers, according to a large-scale study.With ministers in the UK considering whether to follow Australia’s example by banning social media use for under-16s, the findings challenge concerns that long periods spent gaming or scrolling TikTok or Instagram s driving an increase in teenagers’ depression, anxiety and other mental health conditions. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Sir Keir Starmer says Government 'will not back down' over AI chatbot Grok row

The Prime Minister said X is taking action to comply with UK law

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3 h. ago Citigroup profit slips as expenses rise amid sweeping overhaul

Chief executive Jane Fraser is pushing through bank’s biggest restructuring in more than a decade

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3 h. ago Masts removed from historic Glenlee Tall Ship in next stage of £1.8m restoration

Rigging to be replaced as latest stage of major overhaul of 130-year-old vessel

Economics

4 h. ago Ripped Paddy McGuinness gives away ultimate fitness tip after jaw

Paddy McGuinness has unveiled some seriously ripped abs after following a controversial new exercise regime, going from dad bod to ripped abs on a 75-day challenge

Politics

4 h. ago McKinsey asks graduates to use AI chatbot in recruitment process

Blue-chip consultancy’s boss says firm has an AI ‘workforce’ of 20,000 agents operating alongside its 40,000 staffBusiness live – latest updatesMcKinsey is asking graduate applicants to “collaborate” with an artificial intelligence tool as part of its recruitment process, as competence with the technology becomes a requirement in competing for top-level jobs.The blue-chip consultancy is incorporating an “AI interview” into some final-round interviews, according to CaseBasix, a US company that helps candidates apply for posts at leading strategic consulting companies. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Volunteer mentors urgently sought in Broxburn to support local young people

The charity is inviting adults from all walks of life to help young people build confidence, overcome challenges and reimagine what their future could look like.

Events

4 h. ago Edinburgh attraction loved by Outlander star Sam Heughan looking for new 'storytellers'

No previous acting experience is required.

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5 h. ago Young people, parents and teachers: share your views about Grok AI

We’d like to hear from young people, parents and teachers about how Elon Musk’s controversial chatbot is affecting youDegrading images of real women and children with their clothes digitally removed by Elon Musk’s Grok tool continue to be shared online, despite widespread alarm and a pledge by the platform to suspend users who generate them.While some safeguards have been introduced, the ease with which the AI tool can be abused has raised urgent questions about consent, online safety and the ability of governments worldwide to regulate fast-moving AI technologies. Meanwhile, the misuse of AI to harass, humiliate and sexually exploit people – particularly women and girls – is rapidly escalating. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Bradley Walsh's career update as BBC show to return 'bigger and bolder'

The hit BBC One game show, Gladiators, hosted by Bradley and Barney Walsh, returns this month for a third series featuring three new challenges

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