95 m. ago Katy Perry goes unnoticed by Scotland's soccer coach as his team shares a hotel with pop star

Sharing a Glasgow hotel with pop star Katy Perry hasn’t been much of a distraction for Scotland coach Steve Clarke as he prepares his team for two crucial World Cup qualifiers this week

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6 h. ago The 6 Best Free Things To Do in London This Weekend, October 10

The 6 Best Free Things To Do in London This Weekend, October 10-12  Time Out Worldwide

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17 h. ago World’s largest pumpkin grown by English brothers smashes record

The heaviest and largest pumpkin in the world was grown by twin brothers, who broke two world records last weekend.

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21 h. ago Top neurologist issues shocking warning: Deadly motor neurone disease 'more likely' in men who exercise intensively

Earlier this week, England rugby legend and World Cup winner Lewis Moody shocked fans after revealing he had been diagnosed with the condition at the age of 47.

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21 h. ago The Life of a Showgirl is a massive hit – and massively divisive. What should Taylor Swift do next?

Swift’s 12th LP is set to dominate the charts – despite fans lampooning the lyrics and lamenting its quality. Guardian music writers discuss what it means for her careerLaura Snapes Taylor Swift’s 12th album, The Life of a Showgirl (TLOAS), has been a smash statistical success. She’s broken records that she previously set, and in the US is second only to Adele for the most sales in a single week. The cinematic release party this weekend grossed $34m in the US and an additional $13m worldwide. But it’s second only to her 20-year-old debut – written in her teens – as the worst reviewed album of her catalogue, with a 70% approval average on Metacritic. What are the successes and failures of this record?Alexis Petridis The success part is obvious. It’s set to become the biggest-selling album of the year by a preposterously long chalk. In terms of shortcomings, I think the biggest one is prosaic – a lack of really memorable melodies. I think you’d be hearing a lot less about the cringy l...

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21 h. ago IMF chief warns ‘uncertainty is the new normal’ in global economy

Kristalina Georgieva outlines mounting risks to economic stability before fund’s annual meetings next weekBank of England warns of growing risk that AI bubble could burstGold price tops $4,000 for first time as investors seek safe havenThe head of the International Monetary Fund has issued a stark warning about the mounting risks facing the global economy, saying: “Buckle up: uncertainty is the new normal.”As finance ministers and central bankers prepare to meet in Washington for the IMF’s annual meetings next week, its managing director, Kristalina Georgieva said the world economy had shown surprising resilience in the face of Donald Trump’s trade war. Continue reading...

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22 h. ago 5 world famous bars that are coming to London for London Cocktail Week 2025

5 world famous bars that are coming to London for London Cocktail Week 2025  Time Out Worldwide

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24 h. ago The day Tyson Fury threatened to beat me up with a 6ft 6in, 25st goon who was going to 'break my jaw with one punch'... and this is the pathetic reason why: OLIVER HOLT

In November, it will be 10 years since Tyson, one of the finest fighters of his era, won the world heavyweight title for the first time. A few weeks before that, it will be 10 years since we last spoke.

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42 h. ago Rugby’s international heavyweights join forces to deliver big blow to R360

A statement released by all the Six Nations unions except Wales, plus South Africa, New Zealand and Australia, is scathing of the rebel competition.

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48 h. ago Kenny McLean: Scotland will have a hero in this week’s World Cup qualifiers

Scotland take on Greece at Hampden Park on Thursday before hosting Belarus on Sunday.

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50 h. ago How many episodes are in Victoria Beckham's Netflix documentary?

Victoria Beckham's Netflix documentary is set to be released this week, delving into the fashion icon's world both in front and behind the cameras.

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53 h. ago The hidden factors that raise your risk of motor neurone disease

England rugby legend and World Cup winner Lewis Moody this week shocked fans after revealing he had been diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND) at just 47.

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68 h. ago 'Most beautiful girl in the world' Thylane Blondeau stuns at the Miu Miu show during Paris Fashion Week after insisting she has never had cosmetic surgery

Thylane Blondeau looked stylish in a brown wool suit as she posed at the Miu Miu show at Palais d'Iena during Paris Fashion Week on Monday. 

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69 h. ago Luke Littler and Michael van Gerwen must remember golden rule at World Grand Prix

As the World Grand Prix kicks off this week, darts stars will have to keep one golden rule in mind to avoid losing out on the chance of £120,000

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3 d. ago Ling Ling’s at Godet: One of the Best Chefs in London is Starting a New Residency This Week

Ling Ling’s at Godet: One of the Best Chefs in London is Starting a New Residency This Week  Time Out Worldwide

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3 d. ago Ellie Kildunne makes 'glass ceiling' vow as she bids to follow Women's World Cup glory

At 26, the England and Harlequins superstar has already experienced a career most players dream of, being named World Rugby Player of the Year in 2024 before following that up with a winners' medal at last weekend's World Cup final

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3 d. ago England women's rugby superstar issues Red Roses rallying cry after World Cup glory

At 26, the England and Harlequins superstar Ellie Kildunne has already experienced a career most players dream of, being named World Rugby Player of the Year in 2024 before following that up with a winners' medal at last weekend's World Cup final

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4 d. ago New Zealand power past Australia but miss out on Rugby Championship title

New Zealand 28-14 Australia: The All Blacks put the pressure on South Africa with victory in Perth - but the Springboks held on against Argentina to claim the title

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4 d. ago New Zealand power past Australia to keep Rugby Championship title hopes alive

New Zealand 28-14 Australia: The All Blacks put the pressure on South Africa with victory in Perth

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4 d. ago Inside tiny Louth village's week of horror as husband, wife and son 'violently murdered'

A quiet, leafy village in Co Louth became centre of an internationally-followed alleged triple murder earlier this week, as deserted roads were quickly replaced with multiple police cars and forensics crews

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