31 m. ago Luke Littler sent fierce warning by German rivals ahead of World Cup of Darts debut

Luke Littler has been sent a fierce warning by England's German opponents Ricardo Pietreczko and Martin Schindler before their World Cup of Darts clash

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34 m. ago Paddy McGuinness’ model wife goes public after divorce as pictures with women emerge

The TV presenter is between the sticks for England at Soccer Aid after a rocky few years in his personal life

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63 m. ago October London Juneteenth in the Nirthwest at Jimi Hendrix Park

October London Juneteenth in the Nirthwest at Jimi Hendrix Park  thefactsnewspaper.com

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75 m. ago They'll be saddle sore in the morning! Naked cyclists take to London's streets to protest against car culture (but police asked them to stay clothed if they got near King Charles)

The annual World Naked Bike Ride is a 'peaceful protest' against car culture and oil dependency.

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87 m. ago Christians vow to sue 'Wokeminster' council if they put up trans

In collaboration with Westminster City Council, the Crown Estate, who own the majority of properties on Regent Street, plan to fly Progress Pride flags in 20 locations throughout central London.

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93 m. ago 'In shock': British Indians mourn crash victims at London vigil

'In shock': British Indians mourn crash victims at London vigil  Reuters

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95 m. ago Top adviser to Iranian supreme leader dies in hospital after Israeli attack, Iranian media reports – live

Ali Shamkhani dies a day after Israel launches airstrikes, Iranian media reportsIsrael claims it has gained control of airspace over TehranEmma Graham-Harrison, the Guardian’s chief Middle East correspondent, has spoken to families who live in a Tel Aviv neighbourhood that was struck by Iran’s retaliatory attacks. At midnight on Friday Sveta’s four-year-old daughter was asleep on the floor outside their shattered apartment block, as the rest of the family weighed up where they should spend the night.A missile from the first Iranian salvo fired at Tel Aviv had landed a couple of blocks away, killing at least one person, injuring at least 16 others and damaging hundreds of shops and homes in this quiet residential area. The 37-year-old was sanguine about her own losses, and backed the government decision to attack Iran even though it had so quickly cost her family their home. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Minnesota police urge public to avoid ‘No Kings’ protest after Democratic lawmakers shot – live

Minnesota state patrol says ‘No Kings’ flyers were found in the shooting suspect’s vehicleDemocratic lawmaker killed in Minnesota in ‘politically motivated’ attacksIt will be a parade fit for a king – which is precisely why critics worry what message it will send the rest of the world about the future of democracy in America.On Saturday, there will be tanks on the streets of the nation’s capital as Washington hosts a celebration of the US army’s 250th anniversary, which happens to coincide with Donald Trump’s 79th birthday.North Korea: military parades. China: military parades. Russia: military parades.These aren’t parades to celebrate a victory and it’s certainly not to celebrate the United States army’s birthday. This is a parade to aggrandise Donald Trump’s ego. No one who knows either Trump or his pattern of behavior would think for a minute this is anything else. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Pro League hockey: England men and women fail to win London openers

Pro League hockey: England men and women fail to win London openers  BBC

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2 h. ago Woman convicted of murdering mother at child's birthday party in Stepney Green

Hope Rowe, 33, stabbed Charlotte Rowe outside a block of flats in East London after accusing the victim of hiding her keys

Society

2 h. ago Finn Russell inspires Bath to Premiership title despite late Leicester fightback

Premiership Rugby final: Bath 23-21 LeicesterJohann van Graan’s side cling on to complete treble There was barely a cloud in the clear summer sky in south-west London and blue was also the primary colour on the field. For the first time in 29 years, Bath are the champions of England and any debate about the big-game nerve of Johann van Graan’s multi-talented squad can now be quietly laid to rest alongside Leicester’s shredded dreams.Bath will have some idea of how their old rivals are feeling, having suffered a similarly agonising fate against Northampton in last year’s final. They were not at their absolute best by their own high standards, but once they finally remembered how to catch a rugby ball – a recurring problem in the first half – they had a touch too much for their opponents whose spirited final-quarter rally came too late. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Russell inspires Bath to Premiership title despite late Leicester fightback

Premiership Rugby final: Bath 23-21 LeicesterJohann van Graan’s side cling on to complete trebleThere was barely a cloud in the clear summer sky in south-west London and blue was also the primary colour on the field. For the first time in 29 years, Bath are the champions of England and any debate about the big-game nerve of Johann van Graan’s multi-talented squad can now be quietly laid to rest alongside Leicester’s shredded dreams.Bath will have some idea of how their old rivals are feeling, having suffered a similarly agonising fate against Northampton in last year’s final. They were not at their absolute best by their own high standards, but once they finally remembered how to catch a rugby ball – a recurring problem in the first half – they had a touch too much for their opponents whose spirited final-quarter rally came too late. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Kemi Badenoch bills taxpayers for nearly £3,000 worth of electricity bills for second home

The Tory leader claimed £1,800 worth of bills in February 2024, followed by another £1,000 a month later - both for her second home which is only just far enough away from London to claim expenses

Economics

2 h. ago Bath end their wait for a title with narrow final win over Leicester

The Somerset side battled through the blazing heat in south-west London.

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2 h. ago Yellow warning for thunderstorms in Scotland extended as alert lifted for England

Scotland’s weather warning has been extended from 6pm today to 9pm amid the threat of heavy rain and transport disruption.

Events

2 h. ago Victoria Beckham says she ‘could not be prouder’ of David Beckham’s knighthood

The former England captain, who played for his country 115 times, was honoured for his services to sport and charity.

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2 h. ago Louis Tomlinson and Sam Thompson continue Soccer Aid training together after One Direction star started dating TV personality's ex Zara McDermott

Sam, 32, has insisted there are 'no hard feelings' after his ex-girlfriend Zara McDermott, 28, moved on pretty quickly with the singer, 33, following their split in December.

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3 h. ago Bryan Mbeumo 'agrees transfer' as Man Utd and Spurs target makes stunning U

Bryan Mbeumo is reportedly considering a move to Tottenham after seeing his former Brentford boss Thomas Frank take over in North London, but the attacker is said to have already agreed to join Manchester United

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3 h. ago Trooping the Colour: Pageantry, black armbands for India crash victims and a wave from Louis

Central London came to a standstill for the celebration of the King’s Official Birthday.

Events

3 h. ago Tatjana Maria storms into Queen’s final after stunning Madison Keys

37-year-old qualifier beats third top-20 player at eventAustralian Open champion outclassed in straight setsTatjana Maria knows a thing or two about fairytales, coming from the land of the Brothers Grimm and the Pied Piper of Hamelin, but not even the veteran German could have envisioned what has happened to her at Queen’s Club this week.The 37-year-old arrived in west London having lost nine matches in a row and looking in danger of dropping out of the world’s top 100. Now – improbably – she has powered into the final having won six matches in a row and taken the scalp of the reigning Australian Open champion, Madison Keys, in the semi-finals. “I cannot believe it,” she said after outplaying Keys 6-3, 7-6. “It’s a dream come true.” Continue reading...

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