38 m. ago Thomas Frank eyes chance for Spurs to take star billing on Super Cup stage

New head coach hopes team steal limelight on Wednesday against PSG, who only returned to training last weekFor your first trick, please show us Tottenham can trade blows with the best team Europe has produced this decade. If Thomas Frank wanted to make a statement two months after crossing London then defeating Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday night would set this season’s bar for performance somewhere beyond the stratosphere. His new role, or at least the relentless public scrutiny of it, begins in earnest beneath the Friulian foothills and it is an opportunity to form the kind of first impression that leaves a lasting signature.Hearts have never been won or lost through showings in the Uefa Super Cup, which has traditionally been as much a late-summer beauty parade as a high-octane heave between the previous campaign’s big winners. There is certainly no guarantee that a hot night in the beguiling surroundings of Udine, whose modest solar-powered stadium has been feted for its envi...

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39 m. ago Temperature control bedding set praised by shoppers for helping them sleep on hot nights

If the heatwave has you tossing and turning at night, this bamboo bedding set could be your sleep saviour

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2 h. ago DC mayor dramatically changes tune on National Guard takeover as she calls for residents to fight back against 'authoritarian push'

Troops with the National Guard arrived into the capital late on Tuesday night in a bid by the White House to curb violent crime.

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3 h. ago Jimmy Kimmel obtained Italian citizenship in response to Trump’s ‘unbelievable’ re

Late-night host says he was eligible thanks to his Italian grandmother and that president’s second term is ‘so much worse’ than he expectedJimmy Kimmel has revealed he acquired Italian citizenship due to Donald Trump’s presidency, the latest in a wave of celebrities to make contingency plans after his re-election in 2024.Speaking on The Sarah Silverman Podcast, the US late-night host confirmed the news. Italian news agency Ansa confirmed Kimmel had obtained Italian citizenship earlier this year after proving his ancestral lineage. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Trump updates: National Guard patrol streets of Washington, DC amid president’s federal takeover

National Guard troops were spotted at armory and Washington Monument as first night of troop operations in Trump’s crime crackdown got underway

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4 h. ago Trump live updates: National Guard patrol streets of Washington, DC amid president’s federal takeover

National Guard troops were spotted at armory and Washington Monument as first night of troop operations in Trump’s crime crackdown got underway

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5 h. ago National Guard descends on Washington DC as Trump mulls plan for 'reaction force' to invade U.S. cities at any time

Troops with the National Guard arrived into the capital late on Tuesday night in a bid by the White House to curb violent crime.

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6 h. ago National Guard descends on streets of Washington DC after Trump vows to 'rescue capital from bloodshed'

Troops with the National Guard arrived into the capital late on Tuesday night in a bid by the White House to curb violent crime.

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6 h. ago National guard begins deploying on DC streets after Trump police takeover

Officials say troops to start appearing in nation’s capital on Tuesday night as president’s move widely condemnedUS politics live – latest updatesThe Washington DC national guard will begin deploying on the city’s streets on Tuesday night, a day after Donald Trump ordered their arrival and took control of the city’s police force, calling Washington DC a “lawless” city, despite official crime statistics saying otherwise, a White House official confirmed.The national guard is expected to “begin being on the streets starting tonight”. Defense officials said a small number of the roughly 800 guard members planned for the mission had already been mobilized by Tuesday afternoon, with more expected to arrive in the coming days. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago My night of misery in A&E for a broken ankle left me in tears. I was treated with indifference verging on contempt. The NHS is broken: SARAH VINE

There is no question that violence against medical staff is totally unacceptable. Yesterday's report paints a worrying picture of assault in hospitals, with one worker attacked every two hours.

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8 h. ago WATCH: Humiliating moment Leonardo DiCaprio is stopped and searched by police who have no idea who he is

This is the moment Leonardo DiCaprio is stopped and searched in the middle of the night by police who have no idea who he is.

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9 h. ago Trump live updates: National Guard expected to be deployed in Washington, D.C. amid president’s federal takeover

Press secretary says 850 officers and agents were ‘surged’ across capital on Monday night, making 23 arrests

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10 h. ago Sam Long heroics help Bromley shock Ipswich on penalties in Carabao Cup

This remains a new world for Bromley. Recent entrants to the Football League, this home meeting with Ipswich was just their second Carabao Cup contest – now they have their first victory, delivered on penalties against a side who were in the top tier just three months ago.After Ben Johnson cancelled out Deji Elerewe’s first-half opener for Bromley, the night went to sudden death and belonged to Sam Long. He saved Ipswich’s first penalty, low to his right off George Hirst, and was required for another, denying Ali Al-Hamadi. Marcus Ifill provided the final blow, a memorable moment for a club not short of them in recent years. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Chiefs’ Travis Kelce admits he ‘slipped a little bit’ given off

Tight end says last two seasons ‘not to my standard’Says off-field acting and hosting drew focus from NFLKC star motivated to ‘show up’ for Chiefs this seasonKansas City Chiefs star tight end Travis Kelce is the first to admit that his past two seasons haven’t been up to par. His statistics, while still impressive, back that up when considering the standard Kelce set in his previous seven Pro Bowl seasons.As the world knows, Kelce’s life has been in a brighter spotlight given his highly publicized relationship with Taylor Swift – you’ve likely heard of her – and a slate of off-field ventures. The 35-year-old has hosted Saturday Night Live, landed a role in Ryan Murphy’s Grotesquerie, appeared in Happy Gilmore 2 alongside Adam Sandler, and taken on a hosting gig for Amazon’s Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity? He also keeps busy with the New Heights podcast he co-hosts with his brother, Jason, where Swift this week announced her new album. Continue reading...

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11 h. ago Panicked Rangers pundits uncover Russell Martin truth as Kris Boyd 'worries' spiral after Plzen

It was a nervy night against the Czech side before reaching the play-off with a 4-2 aggregate victory

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11 h. ago White House says 23 arrested after hundreds of federal officers deploy to DC

Trump deployed national guard troops after taking control of DC police, sparking fears of similar moves elsewhereUS politics live – latest updatesAbout 850 officers and agents took part in a “massive law enforcement surge” across Washington DC on Monday night and made nearly two dozen arrests, the White House has said.The show of force came after Donald Trump announced that he was sending the national guard into the capital and putting city police under federal control, even though the violent crime rate is at a 30-year low. Continue reading...

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12 h. ago Live Euromillions results for Tuesday, August 12: The winning numbers from £185m draw and Thunderball

The winning Euromillions numbers and Thunderball for Tuesday night's draw are here

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12 h. ago Emmerdale Mike's true identity as vile plan for Vinny revealed in distressing scenes

It was a shock night in Emmerdale tonight as Mike's true identity and vile plan for Vinny Dingle was revealed as he exposed his true colours before attacking him for money

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12 h. ago EastEnders' Suki Panesar's 'exit sealed' as actress makes huge career announcement

It was another dramatic night in EastEnders tonight as Suki's baby plan was rumbled after Eve took Avani to have an abortion - and now fans think an 'exit' is on the way

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12 h. ago Thomas Frank axes Tottenham star from squad after he crossed line 'one too many' times

Tottenham manager Thomas Frank has put his foot down and made a big call ahead of his side's match against Paris Saint-Germain in the Super Cup on Wednesday night

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