7 h. ago ‘It felt impossible’: McIlroy struggles in practice at Oakmont before US Open

Masters champion admits struggle with motivationBryson DeChambeau to renegotiate LIV deal in 2026For an example of how fiendishly difficult Oakmont may play in this, the 125th US Open, take the testimony of Rory McIlroy. The Masters champion visited the venue just outside Pittsburgh at the start of last week on a scouting mission. On Tuesday, he gave a grisly definition of what unfolded.“Last Monday felt impossible,” McIlroy said. “I birdied the last two holes for 81. It felt pretty good, it didn’t feel like I played that badly. It’s much more benign right now than it was that Monday. They had the pins in dicey locations and greens were running at 15.5 [on the stimpmeter]. It was nearly impossible. This morning it was a little softer. The pins aren’t going to be on 3 or 4% slopes all the time. Continue reading...

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16 h. ago Malaysian leader Anwar wins a reprieve in a lawsuit alleging sexual misconduct

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has won a reprieve in a civil suit accusing him of sexual misconduct, after a court approved his bid to suspend the trial due to start next week

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16 h. ago The Queen Mum and a very chilly view of the Mitford Girls: EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE

UKTV's Mitford sisters saga, Outrageous, which starts next week and stars Joanna Vanderham as jack-booted Diana M, would not have appealed to the late Queen Mother.

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19 h. ago Met Office says UK temperatures to soar this week but warns of 'intense rain' and thunderstorms

The deluge is expected to hit after a drier start to the week

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36 h. ago Stock Market Live June 9: London Talks to Drive Markets This Week, S&P 500 (VOO) Starts Flat

Stock Market Live June 9: London Talks to Drive Markets This Week, S&P 500 (VOO) Starts Flat  24/7 Wall St.

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3 d. ago Met Office forecasts highs of 24°C weather after unsettled start to the week

Next week will see temperatures rising above 20°C again

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4 d. ago Xbox Showcase predictions: Everything we expect from Call of Duty to Silksong

Xbox’s next year is sure to be fascinating, and it all starts with this week’s Xbox showcase—here’s all we expect from Microsoft in 2025 and beyond

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5 d. ago Governments scramble to understand Trump's latest travel ban before it takes effect Monday

Governments of 12 countries whose citizens will be banned from visiting the United States starting next week are scrambling to understand President Donald Trump’s latest move to resurrect a hallmark policy of his first term

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5 d. ago The 19 countries hit as Trump announces travel ban and restrictions

The ban starts next week

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6 d. ago Will norovirus surge early again this year? Here’s what scientists say

Last season got off to a particularly rocky start, with 91 suspected or confirmed outbreaks during the first week of December

Science

8 d. ago Love Island 2025 cast in full including former fire breather and Maura Higgins lookalike

The new series of Love Island is just days away and a whole host of sexy singletons are about to make their debut in the Spanish sun when the series starts next week

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8 d. ago Millions of Universal Credit claimants set for bigger payments from this week

The annual uprating to benefits took place on April 7 with Universal Credit payments increasing by 1.7% - however, the higher rates only apply to Universal Credit assessment periods that started on or after that date

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8 d. ago Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 3 end date and when the new season starts this week

Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 3 is the biggest Star Wars-themed event in Fortnite history, with the Galactic Battle themed season bringing a new storyline and POIs to the Island

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1 week ago Universal Credit payment boost worth £420 for over one million people

The DWP changed how much money can be deducted from your Universal Credit payments and it means one million households in the UK will be better off in 2022

Economics

1 week ago New driveway rule to affect every household in England – and it starts this week

The Labour Party has made it easier for Brits to power up an electric vehicle at home with the new driveway rule. The new rule will hit every household in England

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1 week ago Now or never? Inter ready to seize moment in Champions League final | Nicky Bandini

Simone Inzaghi’s talent-packed team will be underdogs against PSG but believe they have learned from 2023 agonyTaking part in a Champions League final is not a thing anyone should take for granted, but some players more than others at the Allianz Stadium on Saturday will recognise that this might be their last chance. Francesco Acerbi, at 37 years and 110 days, would become the third-oldest man to play in and win the competition’s showpiece if he can help Inter beat Paris St-Germain.“I’m calm, but also agitated,” said the centre-back during the Italian club’s media open day at the start of this week. “The closer it gets the more tense I feel. We hope it will be a beautiful final but in the end the important thing is lifting the cup It’s a thing that drives you out of your mind, gives you goosebumps. I would do anything to lift it.” Continue reading...

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1 week ago DWP Universal Credit payments to rise for millions from June in major boost

With Universal Credit, the delay in the rise in payments is down to the assessment period. This is when the benefits department looks at your financial situation to see how much Universal Credit you will get

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2 w. ago New DWP warning to people making a new claim for Universal Credit

Some 7.5 million people are currently receiving extra financial support through Universal Credit.

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2 w. ago Universal Credit payment boost for over one million people this month

Households will benefit from an extra £420 this year following a DWP rule change.

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2 w. ago Those who object to music events shutting off parks are branded nimbys. But this time, I’m on their side | Moya Lothian

A high court dispute over a south London park shows the limits of private interests encroaching on public spaceA grassy south London oasis erupted into a turf war this week. From Monday, visitors to Brockwell Park would have seen calling cards left by both sides. The provocation? A sturdy 3-metre-high boundary fence, encircling large swathes of the 50-hectare (125-acre) stretch that has been designated for music festivals this summer. Daubed on the structure were signs of discord: graffitied messages in stark white lettering. “You fucked our park,” read one. “We fucked your wall.”Brockwell is now the hottest front in a conflict that has started to rear its head in the capital every summer. A week ago, it made the front pages in the form of a bombshell high court ruling against Lambeth council. The authority responsible for the park lost a case brought by Protect Brockwell Park (PBP), a group of local residents and park users who argued that the council had not obtained the proper pl...

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