4 h. ago Inside the troubled upbringing of Chelsea's new £60m star: Joao Pedro's father went to prison and his mother sacrificed meals to help the striker achieve his dream

Back in 2002, Joao Pedro and his family's lives changed forever when his father, Botafogo star Chicao, was handed a 16-year prison sentence for being accessory to murder.

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4 h. ago Manchester United striker departs as loan transfer confirmed

League Two side Barnet have confirmed the signing of Man United striker Joe Hugill on a season-long loan deal.

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4 h. ago Former Man United star Javier Hernandez sparks fury by accusing women of 'eradicating masculinity' and claims they should focus on 'multiplying, cleaning, and sustaining the home'

The Mexican is his country's all-time record goalscorer, with 52 strikes in 109 appearances, and also played for Real Madrid as well as spending two years with West Ham.

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5 h. ago Marks and Spencer's £25 crossbody bag rivals £630 Toteme designer version

Marks and Spencer is well-known for its fashion ranges, and there may be a new favourite in stock as the retailer's Faux Leather Sling Cross-Body Bag is a hit with shoppers

Economics

5 h. ago Man United already have 'next Alexander Isak' after Liverpool transfer bombshell

Liverpool may have approached Newcastle United to sign Alexander Isak, but Manchester United already have a striker who looks similar stylistically to the Swede

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5 h. ago Month's worth of rain falls on London and South East as Met Office issues amber thunderstorm alert

Intense thunderstorms and torrential rain could cause flooding and even pose a danger to life, while buildings are at risk of damage due to floodwater, lightning strikes, hail or strong winds.

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6 h. ago Russia launches ‘hellish’ aerial attack on eastern Ukrainian city of Pavlohrad

Six-hour bombardment of the strategic hub in the Dnipropetrovsk region came at the same time as airstrikes killed one person in OdesaRussia launched its biggest ever attack on the eastern Ukrainian city of Pavlohrad early on Saturday, as part of a large wave of strikes across the country involving hundreds of kamikaze drones and ballistic missiles.The six-hour bombardment was the worst in the city’s history. The head of the Dnipropetrovsk region, Sergey Lysak, said a factory was damaged, a fire station destroyed and a five-storey residential building hit. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta issued with Viktor Gyokeres warning: 'I would advise against'

Arsenal are working to close a deal for Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyokeres after months of speculation claiming that the Sweden international was Emirates-bound

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6 h. ago Next's £32 black strappy maxi dress for holidays and hot summer days

The dress is selling fast on Next's website in a range of colours and prints

Economics

7 h. ago The Kate Middleton approved items on sale now, including the Princess' go

The Princess of Wales is celebrated for her elegant style, and over the years, she's honed a polished look that often blends designer pieces with accessible high street finds.

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8 h. ago Victor Osimhen transfer update as strange clause could eventually pave way to Man United move

Napoli striker Victor Osimhen looks set to rejoin Galatasaray this summer after a successful loan spell in Turkey last season

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9 h. ago Are Arsenal finally signing Viktor Gyökeres? It’s already real in the digital hive mind | Barney Ronay

The Swedish striker has become more meme than man but he is the very good thing fans asked for, on a tray, ready to goThe current edition of France Football magazine has a photo of Viktor Gyökeres on the cover. Not that I’ve looked at it much, or pored over its details searching for meaning, but the photo shows Gyökeres half in shade, half in sun, displaying his famously shredded physique, not so much the standard male musculature, more a selection of lines and bulges, like he’s made entirely from giant walnuts, like a perfect human challah loaf designed by a robot.In the photo Gyökeres is smiling with a kind of fervour, as though he’s about to sell you a miracle muscle powder. And I for one would buy this powder. Make me into a cyborg, Viktor. Maximise my hidden hyper-potential. Basically, I want Viktor Gyökeres to hold me brusquely in his arms while he talks about good proteins and explains the blockchain, in a way that isn’t sexual. Not for me anyway, but that definitely is for h...

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9 h. ago ‘Rage bait’ or good design? The Row’s £600 sliders are an exquisite provocation

The foam footwear is selling fast at the high-end store in London but the price remains controversialRounded, cushioned and with a thick strap, foam sliders have been a familiar sight on feet this summer. While they are available for £30 from Adidas or £3.49 on the online marketplace Temu, a high-fashion version is now also on offer. The Ama sliders, in a choice of black, red or white, were launched by the American fashion brand The Row this week. They cost £600.Laura Reilly, the writer of the influential fashion newsletter Magasin, called them “The Row’s latest rage bait”, using the name for posts online designed to provoke anger, and go viral in the process. Continue reading...

Economics

9 h. ago Liverpool transfer news: Hugo Ekitike talks progress as striker's transfer takes shock twist

Liverpool are progressing in advanced talks to sign Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt, with the Frenchman keen to join the Premier League champions in a blockbuster deal

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10 h. ago Hearts' James Wilson sets his lofty targets as teenager sets out clear stance for future

Young striker reflects on whirlwind 12 months after steep rise

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10 h. ago Arsenal transfer news: Viktor Gyokeres sends clear message as Gunners contract penned

Arsenal have already been busy this summer and the Gunners are closing in on the signing of Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyokeres, who has dropped a massive hint on his future

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10 h. ago Wrexham star forced to undergo surgery and banned from flying home from tour

Wrexham are currently touring Australia and New Zealand as they prepare for life in the Championship but they're set to be without striker Jack Marriott, who can't even fly home after having surgery

Society

12 h. ago Killing of young siblings at Gaza water point shows seeking life’s essentials now a deadly peril

Karam al-Ghussain, 9, and Lulu, 10, were fetching water from a nearby distribution station when an Israeli strike hit it, and themIn Gaza, being a helpful, loving child can be a death sentence. Heba al-Ghussain’s nine-year-old son, Karam, was killed by an Israeli airstrike because he went to fetch water for the family, and her 10-year-old daughter, Lulu, was killed because she went to give Karam a hand.The siblings were waiting beside a water distribution station, holding jerry cans and buckets, when it was bombed last Sunday, killing six children and four adults and injuring 19 others, mostly children. Continue reading...

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12 h. ago Liverpool transfer news: Hugo Ekitike latest as Darwin Nunez exit takes unexpected twist

Liverpool are in the market for a new striker and are locked in talks with Eintracht Frankfurt over a deal which would see Hugo Ekitike head to Anfield for big money

Politics

12 h. ago M&S' 'perfect' £25 crossbody bag looks 'just like' £630 designer version

Marks and Spencer's bag looks very similar to a designer version - without the hefty price tag

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