49 m. ago Fuming world No 1 Aryna Sabalenka says she has a 'HATE relationship' with Wimbledon and had to stop herself from smashing racquets after firing X

The world No1 had been looking to compete in her third major final of the season, but was thwarted by the No13 seed Amanda Anisimova in three knife's-edge sets on Centre Court.

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54 m. ago Mohammed Kudus explains why he only wanted Tottenham and sends exciting message to supporters

Ghana international has cited Thomas Frank’s influence as a key reason for his decision to join Spurs

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2 h. ago Ariel Winter shares horrific messages from 'male predators' that made her seek therapy

Ariel Winter is best known for playing Alex Dunphy in Modern Family, but she started her acting career when she was just four years old and has opened up on her experiences with 'male predators'

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2 h. ago WW3 fears as South Korea, US and Japan hold military drills to warn Putin and Kim Jong

Top South Korean, U.S. and Japanese military officers have urged North Korea to halt unlawful activities as the three nations flew advanced warplanes for a joint exercise in a show of force

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2 h. ago HMRC issues urgent Winter Fuel Payment warning to every pensioner due up to £300

Last month, HMRC acted to remove 4,600 fake websites linked to Winter Fuel Payments.

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3 h. ago Carolina Wilga: police rule out foul play in search for missing German backpacker in remote Western Australia

WA police believe backpacker walked away from her vehicle after it suffered mechanical issues in remote bushland north-east of PerthFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWestern Australia police are ruling out foul play as they continue searching for missing German backpacker Carolina Wilga, saying they believe she may have walked into inhospitable bush after her van broke down.Police on Thursday found Wilga’s abandoned Mitsubishi van about 150km from Beacon in the Karroun Hill area, which has been described as remote and inhospitable country.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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3 h. ago ‘Never seen buzz like this’: Oasis fever grips Manchester before reunion gigs

Pubs and shops witness surge in sales as global visitors join born and bred Mancunians to attend sold-out five night runAll around the world, you’ve gotta spread the word. And if the lyrics to the song are right, the word is well and truly out. Behind the bar at an Oasis-themed pub in Manchester’s buzzy Northern Quarter, fans from across the world have planted their flags in a giant map of the globe to show the extraordinary international appeal of the city’s most famous musical sons.They stretch from New Zealand to Kazakhstan, Greenland to Sudan, with a deluge from the US, South America and China. Most have descended on the bar this week before the band’s first concert in the city in 16 years this Friday. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Commodity firms poised for $300mn windfall from US copper tariff trade

Trafigura, Mercuria, Glencore and IXM set for bumper profits from metal shipped into America ahead of new levies

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4 h. ago ‘I’d be proud to be thrown out of America!’ Eric Idle on Trump, life after Python and not talking before lunch

Ahead of his UK tour, the former Monty Python star responds to questions from Catherine Zeta-Jones, David Mamet, Janet Suzman, Steve Coogan, Bill Oddie and othersWhen news broke in 2021 that Eric Idle had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, dismay was followed by relief when he survived to get the all-clear. Now 83, Idle is thriving and about to embark on his first UK tour since 1973.Over haddock and chips in London last month, a gentle and friendly Idle answered questions submitted by readers and fellow writers, actors and comedians about his time as a Python, Broadway smash Spamalot – his musical adaptation of Monty Python and the Holy Grail – as well as selfies, Peter Cook and why he feels sorry for the royals. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Experience: a postcard delivered 121 years late led me to my long

Davies is the fifth most common surname in the UK, with a huge concentration in Wales, so it’s a wonder it found meI n August last year I received a message on Ancestry.com. A lady called Rhian, who shared my surname, had sent me a link to a recent BBC news story, which I read with mounting interest.The head office of the Swansea Building Society, the story said, had recently received a postcard postmarked 1903 and originally sent to a girl called Lydia Davies, who had lived at the address. Having mysteriously received the postcard 121 years after it was posted, staff were hoping to trace one of her descendants. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Zonal pricing 'uncertainty' would have hit Scotland worst in UK, says Labour energy minister

EXCLUSIVE: Michael Shanks said charging Scottish electricity users less than the south of England would have been a "huge risk" to investment north of the border.

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5 h. ago National anthem singer labeled a 'disgrace to America' after bizarre rendition at Orioles game

A half-full Camden Yards stood to attention for the Star-Spangled Banner ahead of a double header against the New York Mets , but were forced to listen to what some described as a 'disgrace to America'.

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7 h. ago Made in Chelsea star hit by fresh setback after bid to crack America ends in sudden failure... amid criticism for ditching dog because of 'busy' schedule: RICHARD EDEN'S DIARY

Miles Nazaire, whose romantic antics earned him a 'bad boy' reputation on Made In Chelsea, has failed to be the latest 'bombshell' to enter the Love Island USA villa.

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7 h. ago The 'desperate' message Brad Pitt has sent his estranged children... as friends tell of 'devastating' new blow in ugly Angelina Jolie battle

Ever since Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie 's explosive and years-long divorce battle first erupted, the couple's six children have appeared to side with their mother.

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8 h. ago 'They fight and hate each other, but they do love each other': Brooklyn Beckham's 'ex' claims he WILL make

Brooklyn stunned fans on Thursday when he shared a sweet message for his sister Harper to celebrate her 14th birthday, despite remaining silent and shunning his father's 50th birthday back in May.

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9 h. ago Global Citizen takes its fight against poverty to the world's growing cities

Global Citizen is focusing on cities to combat extreme poverty amid global political gridlock

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9 h. ago Insider blows a lid on sickening scandal at the heart of Camp Mystic tragedy... as haunting message is revealed

At least 120 people have been confirmed dead along the Guadalupe River and its surrounding counties.

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10 h. ago Keir Starmer accepts invitation to visit Donald Trump in Scotland

US president is set to officially open a new golf course at his resort on the North Sea coast at MenieKeir Starmer has accepted an invitation to visit US president Donald Trump during his expected trip to Scotland this month, according to a report.The details of the visit, including the date, are still being finalised, Reuters reported. The White House has not commented on the report. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago US state department announces plan to lay off nearly 15% of its domestic staff

Several hundred bureaus will be merged or eliminated after supreme court sided with Trump administrationThe US state department has announced that it plans to move forward with mass layoffs as part of the most significant restructuring of the country’s diplomatic corps in decades. Officials say the cuts will align their mission with Donald Trump’s vision of America first.The layoffs, which are commonly called reductions in force (or RIFs), along with voluntary redundancies, will affect nearly 15% of the state department’s domestic staff. A senior state department official said that was close to 1,800 people. The restructuring will also see several hundred bureaus merged or eliminated entirely. The department advises the president and leads the US in foreign policy issues. Continue reading...

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11 h. ago Lennon Miller 'targeted' by Como for Nicolas Kuhn link up as Scottish Serie A craze continues

The Motherwell star caught the Italian club's eye while they were running the rule over Celtic winger Kuhn last season

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