90 m. ago Lily Allen, Georgia Toffolo, the Camerons and a very animated Geri Halliwell hit the last day of Cheltenham alongside couples Nick Knowles and Katie Dadzie and Jeremy Clarkson and Lisa Hogan

Georgia Toffolo looked effortlessly chic as she attended the last day of the races at Cheltenham Festival on Friday. 

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2 h. ago Tuchel wants an England ‘brotherhood’ as Rashford and Henderson return: football – as it happened

Thomas Tuchel announces his first England squad, plus Carabao Cup, Women’s League Cup and Premier League press conferences David Hytner runs the rule over Tuchel’s picksThomas Tuchel’s England squad: There are a few conspicuous absentees from Tuchel’s maiden England squad, with the names Ollie Watkins, Jack Grealish, Nick Pope, Ethan Nwaneri, Adam Wharton, Morgan Gibbs-White, Conor Gallagher, Harry Maguire and Jarrad Brantwaithe leaping to mind.It’s worth noting that Watkins came off at half-time during Villa’s win over Club Brugge on Wednesday night and his injury almost certainly accounts for his absence. Tuchel will be explaining himself when he faces the press at 11am (GMT) but in the meantime, feel free to get in touch with your thoughts on his squad via email. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago ‘A computer’s joke, on us’: writers respond to the short story written by AI

Sam Altman, the OpenAI boss, has declared its new model ‘good at creative writing’. We asked writers including Tracy Chevalier, Kamila Shamsie and David Baddiel if they agreeThis week has seen writers divided over a story written by an AI model that is “good at creative writing” – at least according to Sam Altman, the CEO of ChatGPT company OpenAI, which is developing the new model. Author Jeanette Winterson, writing in the Guardian on Wednesday, agreed with him, calling the story – which is a metafictional piece about grief – “beautiful and moving”. We asked other authors to assess ChatGPT’s current writing skills – and what recent developments around artificial intelligence might mean for human creativity.Nick Harkaway is the author of Karla’s ChoiceTracy Chevalier is the author of The GlassmakerKamila Shamsie is the author of Best of FriendsDavid Baddiel is the author of My Family: The Memoir Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Georgia Toffolo sports a HUGE fur hat and matching coat while Nick Knowles and his fiancée Katie Dadzie arrive hand in hand as they lead the stars on the last day of Cheltenham Festival

Georgia Toffolo looked effortlessly chic as she attended the last day of the races at Cheltenham Festival on Friday. 

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5 h. ago Georgia Toffolo sports a a HUGE fur hat and matching coat while Nick Knowles and his fiancée Katie Dadzie arrive hand in hand as they lead the stars on the last day of Cheltenham Festival

Georgia Toffolo looked effortlessly chic as she attended the last day of the races at Cheltenham Festival on Friday. 

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5 h. ago Healthy swimmer dies of rare cancer after 'little ball' seen on shoulder blade

Gabor Kabacs was fit, and loved swimming and hikes - until his mother noticed a lump

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7 h. ago Georgia Toffolo sports a a HUGE fur hat and matching coat while Nick Knowles and his fiancée Katie Dadzie arrive hand in hand as they lead the stars on the last day of Cheltenham Festival

Georgia Toffolo looked effortlessly chic as she attended the last day of the races at Cheltenham Festival on Friday. 

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7 h. ago Tuchel wants an England ‘brotherhood’ as Rashford and Henderson return: football – live

Europa League reaction, England squad news and moreGet in touch: you can email Luke with your thoughtsThomas Tuchel’s England squad: There are a few conspicuous absentees from Tuchel’s maiden England squad, with the names Ollie Watkins, Jack Grealish, Nick Pope, Ethan Nwaneri, Adam Wharton, Morgan Gibbs-White, Conor Gallagher, Harry Maguire and Jarrad Brantwaithe leaping to mind.It’s worth noting that Watkins came off at half-time during Villa’s win over Club Brugge on Wednesday night and his injury almost certainly accounts for his absence. Tuchel will be explaining himself when he faces the press at 11am (GMT) but in the meantime, feel free to get in touch with your thoughts on his squad via email. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Builder left blind in one eye after golf ball knocks him out in horror incident

Leigh Powell, 44, was on the golf course when he was struck in the face by a ball that was hit by another player - the impact shattered his eye from the lens to the retina

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9 h. ago Nick Ball faces one task to be catapulted into superfight with Naoya Inoue

Boxing star Nick Bell coul be catapulted into superstardom and earn a fight against Naoya Inoue in Saudi Arabia later this year if he can defeat TJ Doheny in Liverpool this weekend

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10 h. ago Rashford and Henderson named in Thomas Tuchel’s first England squad: football – live

Europa League reaction, England squad news and moreGet in touch: you can mail Barry with your thoughtsThomas Tuchel’s England quad: There are a few conspicuous absentees from Tuchel’s maiden England squad, with the names Ollie Watkins, Jack Grealish, Nick Pope, Ethan Nwaneri and Jarrad Brantwaithe leaping immediately to mind. Thomas Tuchel will be explaining himself when he faces the press at 11am (GMT) but in the meantime, feel free to get in touch with your thoughts on his squad via email.Goalkeepers: Jordan Pickford, Dean Henderson, Aaron Ramsdale, James Trafford. Continue reading...

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11 h. ago Golfer blind in one eye after ball knocked him out for five minutes

Fellow golfers though Leigh was dead after the hit. He has been unable to work since the accident and says he will have to sell his home

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14 h. ago Baroness Sue Campbell on changing the game – Women’s Football Weekly podcast

Baroness Sue Campbell joins Suzy Wrack and Sophie Downey to discuss her journey and her recent book, The Game ChangerOn today’s podcast, Suzy Wrack and Sophie Downey sit down with Baroness Sue Campbell to talk about her new book, The Game Changer, and her remarkable career in sport. From kicking a ball around in the school playground to leading the transformation of women’s football as the FA’s Director of Women’s Football, Campbell shares the challenges and triumphs of her journey. She discusses her role in the London 2012 Olympics, the importance of grassroots development, and the impact of England’s historic Euro 2022 victory. Plus, Baroness Sue Campbell shares her thoughts on the future of the game and what still needs to be done to ensure lasting progress. Join the Fantasy League this season on FantasyWSL.net. Code GUARDIANWFW.Sign up for our weekly women’s football newsletter – all you need to do is search ‘Moving the Goalposts sign up’ or follow this link. Continue reading...

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14 h. ago Ukraine ceasefire: how might an end to fighting be enforced?

Satellite technology may help with the daunting task of monitoring violations along vast frontlineEnding a war is seldom straightforward. Even agreeing to a ceasefire comes with complications. Though Ukraine signed up to a 30-day ceasefire proposal after discussions with the US in Jeddah this week, the joint statement between the two does not begin to explain how a halt in fighting might be enforced.“Monitoring has to begin immediately,” says John Foreman, a former British defence attache to Moscow and Kyiv. “If there’s meant to be a 30-day ceasefire, the big question is whether it is adhered to.” Given Russia has a record of violating ceasefires and peace agreements, a robust process is critical. Continue reading...

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15 h. ago Former Celtic star opens up on dementia fears over link to heading the ball

EXCLUSIVE: John Hughes said he is scared due to the number of former pros who are living with dementia.

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21 h. ago Apprentice stars reveal Lord Sugar scene BBC cut out exposing real reason for double firing

Motivational speaker Frederick Afrifa and telemarketing company owner Keir Shave were the latest casualties of The Apprentice after failing to deliver in this weeks banking app task

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21 h. ago MAFS Australia viewers say 'what a joke' after groom's 'controversial' task remarks

Married at First Sight Australia fans were left reeling after groom Jake made a series of shocking comments during a photo ranking task on Thursday.

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22 h. ago MAFS Australia fans admit 'I'm so uncomfortable' after groom's 'nasty' task admission

Married at First Sight Australia fans were left fuming after groom Jake made shocking comments during the photo ranking challenge.

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24 h. ago He can pull a train by the strength of his teeth. An Egyptian wrestler sets 3 world records

Pulling a train by the strength of your teeth is no easy task

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26 h. ago Manchester's giant red ball pit invites adults to rediscover fun for a good cause

A huge red ball pit has appeared in Manchester, encouraging adults to tap into their inner child and have a bit of fun - and all for a good cause

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