54 m. ago Sunday’s briefing: Arsenal conquer Europe and Premier League set for finale

There was also glory for Sunderland and Aberdeen on Saturday as the drama unfolded on both sides of the border.

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63 m. ago Premier League permutations as the race for the Champions League goes down to final day

The 2024/25 Premier League season comes to an end on Sunday and despite the title and the relegation battle having already been decided, there’s still plenty to play for on the final day

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2 h. ago Trump refuses to accept that for Netanyahu and Putin forever war is the only option | Simon Tisdall

The US president thought he could impose peace through sheer personality, but he didn’t reckon with two leaders with so much to loseBenjamin Netanyahu and Vladimir Putin enjoyed a friendly phone chat earlier this month, marking the 80th anniversary of Nazi Germany’s defeat. The Israeli and Russian leaders have much in common. Both claim to be still heroically battling Nazis, in Gaza and Ukraine respectively. This fiction is used to justify the mass murder of civilians, spiralling troop casualties and huge economic and reputational costs. Maybe it helps them sleep at night.Bibi and Vlad: the world’s most wanted men – and possibly the most despised.Simon Tisdall is a Guardian foreign affairs commentator Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Rangers takeover hype skyrockets with key to 49ers success at Leeds named as Ibrox legend issues one big warning

Rangers are close to finalising a deal that would see 49ers Enterprises join Andrew Cavenagh in taking a controlling stake and Dave MacKinnon - who has top level experience on the pitch and in the boardroom - gives us his insight.

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2 h. ago Celtic must rearm for Rangers right now after their flawed nature is brutally shown up – Hugh Keevins

Brendan Rodgers' side gave their worst performance of the season and were hostages to fate in the Scottish Cup Final

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3 h. ago ‘Desolate’: farmers in NSW’s west battle drought as east coast mops up after floods

The area is in the grips of disaster, with surrounding regions also expected to slip into drought by mid-winterAustralia news live: latest politics updatesGet our breaking news email,free app ordaily news podcastWhile parts of Australia battle floods, farmers in the south are selling off stock, abandoning crops and pleading for help as drought deepens.Farmer Paul Manwaring has been living in the shadow of rain.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Sunday’s briefing: Sunderland promoted and Premier League teams set for finale

There was also glory for Aberdeen as the drama unfolded on both sides of the border.

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4 h. ago BBC releasing unmissable period drama hailed as 'greatest movie ever'

The BBC will be dropping the acclaimed movie soon

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7 h. ago The Titan submersible was DOOMED from its first dive: Revealed in forensic and horrifying detail, the shocking catalogue of neglect and criminal oversight that left victims trapped in a 'death tube'

In June 2023, four men and a teenager climbed into the Titan submersible, a mini submarine, to descend thousands of feet through the North Atlantic until they reached the wreck of the Titanic.

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9 h. ago Pep Guardiola wants Manchester City ‘to be better’ after disappointing season

Due to their superior goal difference, a draw at Craven Cottage should be sufficient to secure a top-five spot in the Premier League.

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9 h. ago Angela Rayner declares war on developers who don't build promised homes with major rules change

Deputy PM Angela Rayner vowed to 'hold their feet to the fire' to get homes built with planned new powers for councils as the Government battles to fix the housing crisis

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9 h. ago Aberdeen's Scottish Cup suffering is over: Thelin's tactical masterclass, new hero and sub

Aberdeen 1-1 Celtic (4-3 on penalties): Treble hopes crushed as Red Army finally have their day

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10 h. ago Brian Priske is Rangers 'contender' as new name enters Ibrox manager frame as boss search goes on

The Ibrox hierarchy are still on the hunt for a permanent manager as they continue working behind the scenes on an appointment

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11 h. ago ITV Britain's Got Talent's contestant health struggles exposed ahead of semi

Britain's Got Talent has been hit with health struggles ahead of tonight's semi-final as both Jerry Pop and CJ Emmons have been battling injuries and illness

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11 h. ago Alan Davies: ‘I get called Jonathan Creek all the time – nowadays people think I’m James May’

The British comedian and actor on encouraging hecklers, why Will Ferrell deserves an Oscar and his love for Kylie MinogueIn your first memoir, My Favourite People and Me, you picked Kylie Minogue as one of your favourite people – but added that you stopped loving her when I Should Be So Lucky came out. To make this a question: how dare you?Ah, Kylie. She’s completely adored everywhere she goes, and I adore her as well. I fell for her when she was Charlene in Neighbours – I was a student studying drama in the 80s and the only drama that any of us cared about was Neighbours. Australian girls were the pin-ups for everybody in England. Continue reading...

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11 h. ago A new room for a doomed loom – and the battle to save Australia’s slowly dying crafts

When a rare weaving device was destined for the skip, a collective of artists, teachers and students united to rescue it. They bemoan how university course changes are replacing deep skills with competency checklists“Rachel, bad news,” the text message read. “They’re disconnecting the loom tomorrow.”Rachel Halton still doesn’t know who made the decision, in October 2022, to summarily decommission the $160,000 Jacquard loom that had been a cornerstone of RMIT’s renowned weaving and textile design courses for 20 years. Continue reading...

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11 h. ago Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift spotted on date night in Florida as popstar unwinds after Blake Lively drama

After Justin Baldoni withdrew the subpoenas of her and her law firm in his legal battle with Blake Lively, Swift relaxed with her NFL-star boyfriend at West Palm Beach restaurant Harry's.

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11 h. ago Heartbroken Callum McGregor in the most honest Celtic address of his life as he shows the world who he is

The skipper missed a vital spot-kick in the Scottish Cup Final - along with Alistair Johnston - which allowed Aberdeen to lift the trophy.

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11 h. ago Tearful Celtic captain Callum McGregor says penalty miss in final defeat his ‘worst moment in football’

Celtic skipper saw penalty saved as Aberdeen claim cup win

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11 h. ago How Aberdeen's belief never wavered in incredible Scottish Cup triumph over Celtic

Dons boss savours shock Hampden victory to end 35-year wait

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