66 m. ago Pakistan and India agree ‘immediate ceasefire’ – Kashmir crisis live

Both Pakistan and India have confirmed the news after it was announced on social media by Donald TrumpWho is Asim Munir, the army chief leading Pakistan’s military amid the crisis with India?The general once fell foul of Imran Khan, but since taking the top spot has been quietly amassing power over the government and supreme court, as our profile here says.Yet even now that the country is out of the clutches of martial law, it is still widely understood that the most powerful man in Pakistan is not the head of the government but instead the chief of the army.Since Gen Munir took over as Pakistan’s army chief more than two years ago, he has been accused of quietly consolidating greater power without even having to topple the country’s civilian rulers. As he kept himself largely out of the limelight, he consolidated an iron grip over the army’s ranks and bent government policy and even the supreme court to his will. Continue reading...

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68 m. ago Southampton vs Man City LIVE: Premier League match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction

Erling Haaland is hoping to make his return from injury

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71 m. ago Ukraine war live: Zelenskyy and European leaders hold ‘fruitful’ phone call with Trump

Keir Starmer, Emmanuel Macron, Friedrich Merz and Donald Tusk are in Ukraine for talks with ZelenskyyIt is the first time the leaders of the four European nations (France, the UK, Germany and Poland) have made a joint visit to Ukraine, reports Agence France-Presse (AFP).“We are clear the bloodshed must end. Russia must stop its illegal invasion,” the leaders said in a joint statement, adding:Alongside the US, we call on Russia to agree a full and unconditional 30-day ceasefire to create the space for talks on a just and lasting peace.We will continue to increase our support for Ukraine. Until Russia agrees to an enduring ceasefire, we will ratchet up pressure on Russia’s war machine. Continue reading...

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84 m. ago SNL star says 2006 Tom Hanks song left him ‘feeling terrible’ after seeing star again

Sometimes I feel like we let people down,’ said a Lonely Island band member when reflecting on a song written for Hanks

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88 m. ago ‘Ich komme!’ The smutty Eurovision songs that dodge the censors

From ensuring your swearwords are in languages other than English to outrageous euphemisms, contestants in the famously camp extravaganza have ways to avoid being toned down When the winner of this year’s Eurovision song contest is announced shortly before midnight next Saturday, it won’t be the first climax of the evening. “I’m coming / I’m coming,” a scantily clad Lithuanian will announce in the chorus of her song. Australia’s male entrant will invite listeners to “sh-sh-shake me good” so they can get “a taste of the milkshake man”. And Malta’s submission is going to prompt the audience to shout the word “Kant” – due to it sounding like a rude English term for female genitalia.After the 2024 edition of the world’s largest live music contest was largely overshadowed by political positioning over the war in Gaza, many artists at this year’s event in the Swiss city of Basel are returning to what they like to do best: celebrating the act of lovemaking in pop songs. Because even though...

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89 m. ago Celtic vs Hibs LIVE score and goal updates from the Premiership clash at Parkhead

It's a blockbuster in Glasgow's east end with the sun shining away from Leith for the visitors

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97 m. ago Samie Elishi breaks silence on Sam Thompson romance after steamy snog

Former Love Island star Samie Elishi has finally opened up about her budding romance with I'm A Celeb winner Sam Thompson and claimed that it's still 'early days'

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1 hour ago Bulls v Cardiff Rugby Live: start time, TV channel and score updates

Follow live updates as Cardiff take on the Bulls in a crucial match for their URC play-off hopes

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2 h. ago Chelsea bid for unbeaten season, Arsenal v Manchester United: WSL final day – live

Follow WSL updates from the 12.30pm BST kick-offsLive scores | Table | And you can also email EmilliaI want to hear from you today! As we’ve reached the end of the season I want to know your picks for player of the season, goal of the season, match of the season, and who you think was the best signing of the campaign.Don’t hesitate to message me! Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Ukraine war live: Zelenskyy and European leaders hold ‘fruitful’ phone talk with Trump

Keir Starmer, Emmanuel Macron, Friedrich Merz and Donald Tusk are in Ukraine for talks with ZelenskyyIt is the first time the leaders of the four European nations (France, the UK, Germany and Poland) have made a joint visit to Ukraine, reports Agence France-Presse (AFP).“We are clear the bloodshed must end. Russia must stop its illegal invasion,” the leaders said in a joint statement, adding:Alongside the US, we call on Russia to agree a full and unconditional 30-day ceasefire to create the space for talks on a just and lasting peace.We will continue to increase our support for Ukraine. Until Russia agrees to an enduring ceasefire, we will ratchet up pressure on Russia’s war machine. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Mo Salah admits one thing about Arne Slot at Liverpool that really surprised him

Mohamed Salah's goals and assists have helped Liverpool win the Premier League title in Arne Slot's first season as manager and the forward has explained the new boss' impact

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2 h. ago Mo Salah admits he WAS willing to leave Liverpool before signing new contract

The Egypt international was linked with a move away from Anfield for much of the season before finally putting pen to paper on a new deal last month

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2 h. ago Mohamed Salah admits to Sadio Mane tension at Liverpool but says it didn't affect team

Mohamed Salah has opened up on his relationship with Sadio Mane during their time together at Liverpool, admitting there was "tension" between the two forwards

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2 h. ago Pain of guard of honour for Liverpool can motivate Arsenal next season – Arteta

Arteta’s players will stand and applaud the champions ahead of Sunday’s fixture at Anfield.

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3 h. ago Virgin Island producer was 'terrified' cast would quit Channel 4 show that gives cast chance to have sex

Channel 4's Virgin Island is a "TV first" with its cast being helped by trained therapists to overcome their sexual fears - and maybe even have sex with a professional

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3 h. ago Virgin Island producer 'terrified' cast would quit C4 show that gives cast chance to have sex

Channel 4's Virgin Island is a "TV first" with its cast being helped by trained therapists to overcome their sexual fears - and maybe even have sex with a professional

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3 h. ago Ukraine war live: Macron calls for ‘direct talks’ between Russia and Ukraine as European leaders arrive in Kyiv

Keir Starmer, Emmanuel Macron, Friedrich Merz and Donald Tusk are in Ukraine for talks with ZelenskyyIt is the first time the leaders of the four European nations (France, the UK, Germany and Poland) have made a joint visit to Ukraine, reports Agence France-Presse (AFP).“We are clear the bloodshed must end. Russia must stop its illegal invasion,” the leaders said in a joint statement, adding:Alongside the US, we call on Russia to agree a full and unconditional 30-day ceasefire to create the space for talks on a just and lasting peace.We will continue to increase our support for Ukraine. Until Russia agrees to an enduring ceasefire, we will ratchet up pressure on Russia’s war machine. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Ronnie O'Sullivan lived on £130,000 canal boat but snooker star was forced to sell again

Ronnie O'Sullivan has amassed a fortune thanks to his legendary snooker career - and the Rocket used his eye-watering earnings to make one bizarre purchase a few years ago

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3 h. ago Man fined thousands after failing to take down extension for 15 years

Warren Benton who currently lives in the extension

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3 h. ago ‘Reflecting on this photo, I feel emotional’: Karen Weideman’s best phone picture

Since Weideman took this image, her husband, pictured inside the bus, has been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, giving it more resonanceThe restored heritage village of Old Petrie Town lies about a 90-minute drive from the farm in Queensland, Australia, where Karen Weideman lives. She and her husband, Michael, were visiting back in 2022 when she took this photo on her iPhone 11. “The town is spread across 48 acres of parkland, and some of the buildings date back to the 1800s. It has markets, museums and galleries; we love to just wander around, taking in the sights,” she says. “You’re also spoiled for choice when it comes to food; we had some incredible chicken satay for lunch. Then it started raining so we began heading home, but we passed these beautiful old buses on the way. Number 77 was a Brisbane city council school bus from the 60s.”Always on the lookout for new things to photograph, she asked Michael to step inside and pose for her. “He’s for ever patient, and my biggest ...

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