53 m. ago Date set for millions of phones across UK to receive emergency alert test

The Emergency Alert System will be tested at 3.00pm on 7 September

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53 m. ago Mobile phone emergency alert system to be tested in early September

The emergency alert system will be tested at around 3pm on September 7, in its second ever nationwide drill.

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97 m. ago Olympic fencing star CLEARED of doping as authorities accept her staggering excuse in court

One of the world's top fencers has been cleared of charges that she used performance enhancers after she was found to have tested positive for a banned substance from an intimate moment.

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1 hour ago Teen driver and two pals killed in horrific Audi crash day after passing test

A vehicle driven by Jenson Bridges crashed into a tree and killed three of the four occupants.

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4 h. ago Clare Balding moves to explain strange markings on Wimbledon star's back

Ben Shelton beat Lorenzo Sonego 3-6 6-1 7-6 (7-1) 7-5 at Wimbledon to progress to the quarter-finals

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4 h. ago Samsung Bespoke AI Jet Ultra stick vacuum review: Is it as powerful as the brand claims?

Samsung has dubbed this the most powerful vacuum in the UK - but does it pass the Standard Shopping test?

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4 h. ago Driver, 17, and two pals killed in horrific Audi crash day after he passed test

Jenson Bridges, 17, was killed along with passengers Simon Evans and Jacob Holman after he smashed his Audi into a tree in Tong, Shropshire, while driving at 'excessive speed'

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5 h. ago Novak Djokovic celebrates after breaking Roger Federer 'curse' at Wimbledon

Novak Djokovic was in a relaxed mood after battling back to beat Alex de Minaur in four sets and booking himself a place in another Wimbledon quarter-final

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5 h. ago Brendon McCullum rules out move up the order for Jamie Smith despite Edgbaston records

Wicketkeeper Smith made scores of 184 not out and 88 batting at number seven in the second Test defeat

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5 h. ago US Open winner lets rip at Wimbledon chiefs for what they did after he beat home favourite

The veteran 36-year-old Marin Cilic bowed out of Wimbledon in the last 16, with the 2017 finalist and 2014 US Open winner missing out on a quarter-final showdown with Novak Djokovic - and he was far from happy with All England Club chiefs

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5 h. ago The problem Novak Djokovic solved to beat Alex de Minaur and pass the first big test of his Wimbledon bid

Djokovic came under serious pressure for the first time at this Wimbledon Championships before solving the riddle to triumph 1-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 and book his place in the quarter-finals

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6 h. ago French fencer cleared of doping charge on account of kissing her American partner

Ysaora Thibus tested positive for ostarine in 2024Partner Race Imboden was taking ostarine, Cas saysFrench Olympic fencer Ysaora Thibus was cleared of a doping allegation Monday because the judges accepted she was contaminated by kissing her American partner over a period of nine days.The Court of Arbitration for Sport (Cas) ruling echoed a verdict clearing another French athlete with a similar defense in a doping allegation – tennis player Richard Gasquet in the celebrated “cocaine kiss” case in 2009. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago French fencer cleared of doping charge on account of kissing her partner

Ysaora Thibus tested positive for ostarine in 2024Partner Race Imboden was taking ostarine, Cas saysFrench Olympic fencer Ysaora Thibus was cleared of a doping allegation Monday because the judges accepted she was contaminated by kissing her American partner over a period of nine days.The Court of Arbitration for Sport (Cas) ruling echoed a verdict clearing another French athlete with a similar defense in a doping allegation – tennis player Richard Gasquet in the celebrated “cocaine kiss” case in 2009. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Wimbledon: Novak Djokovic overcomes a poor start to beat Alex de Minaur and reach the quarterfinals

Novak Djokovic has overcame an uncharacteristically unsteady start to avoid what would have been his earliest exit at Wimbledon since 2016

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6 h. ago Best breakfast food to eat to lower cholesterol without any medication

High cholesterol can be serious if left untreated - and a simple blood test can check lipid levels. If you're looking to improve your levels, it could be worth looking at what you eat for breakfast

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7 h. ago 5 of the best cookies in London: taste tested by The Standard team

From the gooey and chunky to wildly overindulgent, these are the cookies that’ll ruin your self-control

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7 h. ago Wiaan Mulder declares 33 runs short of Brian Lara's iconic test record

Lara’s long-standing record will continue to reign

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8 h. ago 'I took a DNA test for fun but accidentally lifted lid on 30

Kate took a DNA test as a bit of fun and to prove people wrong about her family background - but it uncovered a devastating family secret that turned out to change her life forever

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8 h. ago Chelsea's 'clever' transfer business to beat Newcastle hailed with Enzo Maresca warned

Chelsea completed the signing of Joao Pedro last week, who also had interest from Newcastle United, and Alan Shearer has praised the move

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8 h. ago Massive earthquake strikes near coastal ‘Brit retirement hotspot’ with thousands at risk

The massive earthquake took place earlier today (July 7), just over 220 kilometres away from Invercargill, a major city with nearly 60,000 residents

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