57 m. ago Vive les Socios: struggling French clubs open doors to shareholder fans in tough times

Supporters are putting money into their teams in a typically collective response to financial crisisThere seems to be a not-for-profit association for everything in France, from amateur mycology to choral music and international disaster relief. There were one and a half million Associations Loi 1901 at the last count, which equates to one for every 48 inhabitants, with 60,000 to 70,000 new groups created each year. They constitute an essential part of the fabric of French society, a natural response to every kind of need felt by local communities – except when it comes to organised football.This is odd, considering professionalism was introduced by the French FA as late as 1932 after a decade of hand-wringing and it would have been natural for practitioners of the game to take the matter in their own hands. Yet in France, club ownership at all but the lowest level has always been the preserve of private individuals, local authorities and, a very French trait, businesses that have s...

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57 m. ago 'I worked for King Charles for seven years and know his touching plan for Prince George'

EXCLUSIVE: King Charles III's took his royal staff by surprise with the important decision he made, following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II

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2 h. ago Coca leaves remain a source of work, faith and identity in Bolivia

In Bolivia’s Yungas region, farmers like Tomas Zavala perform rituals to honor Mother Earth before harvesting coca leaves

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2 h. ago I was a chess prodigy trapped in a religious cult. It left me with years of fear and self

Growing up dirt poor in Arizona’s Church of Immortal Consciousness, I showed an early talent for the game. Soon the cult’s leader began grooming me to become a grandmaster – even if it meant separating me from my mother When I first discovered chess, after watching the movie Searching for Bobby Fischer on HBO, I was a nine-year-old kid living in a tiny village in the mountains of Arizona. Because of its title, many people think the film is about Bobby Fischer, the reclusive chess genius who bested the Soviet Union in 1972, defeating Boris Spassky to become the first US-born world chess champion in history. Really, it’s about how the American chess world was desperate to find the next Bobby Fischer after the first one disappeared. The story follows Josh Waitzkin, a kid from Greenwich Village in New York, who sits down at a chess board with a bunch of homeless dudes in the park one day and miraculously discovers that he’s a child prodigy – at least that is the Hollywood version of the...

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4 h. ago Elderly people to receive winter heating payment in November

More than 880,000 elderly people will begin receiving their payment from the Scottish Government in November, the Sunday Mail can reveal.

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5 h. ago Man Utd news: Ruben Amorim sees late squad addition after summer transfer labelled 'panic buy'

Manchester United have work to do under Ruben Amorim to bounce back from last season and the head coach could make a new addition to his squad and is eyeing a January move

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9 h. ago Aryna Sabalenka sweeps aside Amanda Anisimova to retain US Open title

Sabalenka overcomes American 6-3, 7-6 (3)World No 1 clinches fourth grand slam titleAfter such a bittersweet season filled with near-misses and heartbreak at the final hurdle, Aryna Sabalenka returned to the US Open final with one final chance to win the grand slam title she felt she was owed.Such an occasion could have been the source of more anxiety and stress, another reason for her to fall apart, but Sabalenka’s increasingly legendary career has been driven by her ability to learn from her losses, no matter how painful they are. This time, the No 1’s nerves perfectly held up under pressure as she maintained her composure during a late surge from Amanda Anisimova before closing her US Open title defence with a 6-3, 7-6 (3) win. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Jim Jarmusch’s Father Mother Sister Brother, starring Cate Blanchett, surprise winner of Venice Golden Lion

The Voice of Hind Rajab, a harrowing account of a Palestinian child’s death in Gaza, won the runner-up Silver LionUS indie director Jim Jarmusch unexpectedly won the coveted Golden Lion at the Venice film festival on Saturday with Father Mother Sister Brother, a three-part meditation on the uneasy tie between parents and their adult children.Although his gentle comedy received largely positive reviews, it had not been a favourite for the top prize, with many critics instead tipping the Voice of Hind Rajab, a harrowing true-life account of the killing of a five-year-old Palestinian girl during the Gaza war. In the end, the film directed by Tunisia’s Kaouther Ben Hania took the runner-up Silver Lion. Continue reading...

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11 h. ago Photos from Venice Film Festival awards ceremony where Jim Jarmusch wins top honor

The 2025 Venice Film Festival wrapped up with Jim Jarmusch’s “Father Mother Sister Brother” taking the top prize, edging out higher-profile contenders. The film, starring Adam Driver, Vicky Krieps and Cate Blanchett, is a quietly humorous look at family relationships.

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11 h. ago Researchers reveal there are optimal times of day to feed your baby pumped breast milk

A mother’s breast milk is unique due to factors including nutrition, fitness, and genetics

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12 h. ago Arsenal rejected late Leandro Trossard transfer approach as midfield sale truth emerges

Arsenal were able to offload Albert Sambi Lokonga, Fabio Vieira, Reiss Nelson and Oleksandr Zinchenko on transfer deadline day but Leandro Trossard stayed put after earning a pay-rise

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12 h. ago The Firm pay its respects to the Duchess of Kent: Kate and William's touching tribute at the rugby

The Prince and Princess of Wales made a touching tribute to the late Duchess of Kent on Saturday as they attended separate Women's Rugby World Cup matches.

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14 h. ago School bus accidentally drops autistic boy off 40 miles from home as parents panic

A mother was left frantic with worry after an error led to her vulnerable autistic son being dropped of 40 miles from home, in an incident which left him terrified

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14 h. ago Lando Norris finds late flying lap to qualify second at Italian Grand Prix

The McLaren driver will start behind Max Verstappen on the grid.

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15 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing's Shirley Ballas declares love for 'beautiful mother' in birthday celebrations

The head judge thanked everyone for their well wishes on social media as she turned 65

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16 h. ago Inside Hibs transfer deadline day efforts as Malky Mackay explains Swiss focus and Dykes deal that never was

The Easter Road sporting director has been reviewing the Hibees' window as a whole and late business

Economics

16 h. ago Duchess of Kent's granddaughter Lady Marina shares unseen snaps in emotional tribute

The Duchess of Kent's granddaughter, Lady Marina Windsor, has shared a tear-jerking tribute to the late royal, who sadly died earlier this week

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17 h. ago Queen Elizabeth issued worrying warning to Diana's butler about 'forces at work' in UK

Princess Diana's former butler Paul Burrell has made fresh claims about the Royal Family in his new book, The Royal Insider, including a concerning warning from the late Queen

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18 h. ago Duchess of Kent’s funeral to be Catholic service at Westminster Cathedral

Katharine, the wife of the late Queen’s cousin the Duke of Kent, died peacefully at home late on Thursday night.

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18 h. ago 'My partner's mum sent out our wedding invites and changed details without telling me'

The term 'bridezilla' is common among wedding planning, but what happens if the bride's future mother-in-law is the one who steps in and makes 'disrespectful' changes to the big day without consulting the bride?

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