2 h. ago Grand Slam Track: Organisers claim new athletics competition a success despite slashing season finale

Michael Johnson claimed the competition has achieved its launch goals despite closing early due to financial difficulties

Sport

2 h. ago Moment scores of planes divert across Middle East as Israel launch strike on Iran

A time-lapse of air traffic over the Middle East shows the moment scores of planes diverted following Israel’s operation against Iran.

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2 h. ago Cool off! You don't have to leave London to go paddleboarding: here are the best places

Jumped on the stand-up paddle boarding trend? You don’t have to go far to launch an SUP

Politics

5 h. ago Sir Keir Starmer says 'step back' after Israel launch deadly strikes on Iran

Israel launched strikes on Tehran early on Friday, rekindling fears of a full-scale conflict

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8 h. ago China and Hong Kong national security authorities launch 1st publicly known joint operation

China’s national security authorities in Hong Kong and the city’s police launched their first publicly known joint operation, raiding the homes of six people on suspicion of colluding with foreign forces to endanger national security

Culture

9 h. ago Netanyahu announces launch of military operation against Iran – video

The Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, said Israel had launched Operation Rising Lion, a 'targeted operation to roll back the Iranian threat to Israel's very survival'. Declaring that Iran had recently take steps to weaponise enriched uranium, Netanyahu said Israel had targeted its leading nuclear scientist and main nuclear enrichment and weaponisation facilities. 'This operation will continue for as many days as it takes.'Israeli military says strikes hit dozens of targets in Iran, including nuclear sites – live updates Continue reading...

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13 h. ago Michael Johnson cancels Los Angeles Grand Slam Track meeting

Emergency meeting held with athletes over decisionDecision leaves LA without major meeting this summerMichael Johnson cancelled the final leg of the new Grand Slam Track series in Los Angeles before an emergency meeting with athletes on Thursday night, leaving the host of the 2028 Olympics and the country’s second-largest city without a major track meeting this summer.Johnson raised around $30m to launch Grand Slam Track this spring, promising a new way of doing track – involving a group of runners under contract racing twice over a weekend and focusing more on where they finished than actual times. Continue reading...

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15 h. ago Dad who is tackling toxic masculinity nominated for Pride of Britain award

Kevin Stoodley founded revolutionary project to help'overlooked' young dads gain confidence and parenting skills has helped over 700 men since launch

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22 h. ago Netflix confirms launch date for Liam Payne's posthumous TV show as fans react to news

Liam Payne fans have said they are "not ready" to watch his final TV project, as Netflix confirmed the release date for the new show the late singer worked on before his death

Economics

26 h. ago World War 3 fears as US official claims it's 'more serious than any other time in the past'

Israel is reportedly 'fully ready' to launch a military strike against Iran in a move that would rupture the country's relationship with the US and could spark a global war

Politics

28 h. ago 'Nintendo Switch 2 launch inspired me to dust off my old console

Changing the handheld controller has made a huge difference to my Switch playing experience

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30 h. ago Carnival Cruise Line bans handheld fans from the dance floor for ‘safety reasons’

Those looking to cool off in ship clubs can no longer wave wooden or paper fans

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35 h. ago Brooklyn Beckham embroiled in trademark dispute with Beck's beer as he tries to expand his hot sauce company in latest blow amid family feud

The son of Victoria and David Beckham, 26, announced the launch of his new hot sauce brand Cloud23, available exclusively at Whole Foods shops in the UK, back in October.

Politics

38 h. ago Reeves urged to rule out pensions tax raid amid mounting concern over how she will pay for her lavish spending

The Chancellor is widely expected to launch a fresh round of tax rises in a Budget this autumn as she pours money into the public sector.

Economics

41 h. ago Our children of courage who are the heart of the Pride of Britain awards

As we launch the search for more remarkable young people, we look back at the past winners who find silver linings in their tough lives and bring a touch of magic to the awards

Events

44 h. ago Eurostar is set to launch two new direct routes from London – here's everything you need to know

Eurostar is set to launch two new direct routes from London – here's everything you need to know  CN Traveller

Politics

46 h. ago John Swinney challenged to fix Scotland's housing emergency as Holyrood handed billlions in funding

SNP ministers have been urged to launch a "housing revolution" to end the rise in homelessness in recent years.

Economics

47 h. ago Greggs launch new front in the Pasty Wars: Bakery chain bids for seventh Cornish store in county where locals have dubbed it 'the Devil's Spawn'

Greggs had long struggled to establish itself in the home of the pasty with past attempts being abandoned due to the strength of local opposition.

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49 h. ago Does US soccer really need four first divisions? The answer isn’t necessarily ‘no’

Men’s and women’s leagues have announced plans for rapid growth. But secession and expansion have long been central elements of US sportsBetween this summer’s Club World Cup, next year’s World Cup, the enduring stature of the US women’s national team, and MLS’s steadily growing stable of teams and star attractions, soccer finally appears to be realizing its vast promise on US soil. Is there a limit to how much soccer America can handle? Several organizations are betting that the answer to that question is “no”. In late April, the National Women’s Soccer League – the oldest and biggest first division professional women’s league operating in the US today – announced plans to launch a second division, despite concerns over the first division’s financial sustainability and the NWSL’s slipping status in a women’s club game increasingly dominated by Europe.That announcement came on the heels of news that the Women’s Premier Soccer League, the longest-running active women’s soccer league i...

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50 h. ago Survival Kids review – Switch 2 launch title is an ideal beginner’s guide to survival crafting

Though not especially groundbreaking or revolutionary, Survival Kids is a cutesy survival game that scratches a crafting itch for all family members.

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