65 m. ago Amanda Anisimova ends Naomi Osaka’s resurgence to book US Open final spot

The American will take on Aryna Sabalenka at Flushing Meadows on Saturday.

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83 m. ago Sebastian Faulks' guide to London: oysters at Bentley’s and a good curry in Westbourne Grove

The author shares his favourite spots in the capital

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84 m. ago Benjamina Ebuehi’s recipe for chocolate and malted buttercream cake | The sweet spot

Fudgy layers and a luscious filling makes this bake simply irresistible – whether it’s your birthday or notBeing a twin, I’ve always shared a birthday cake. Each year, I ask my sister what I should bake and the answer is almost never chocolate, despite it being one of my favourite cake flavours. However, this year, I’ll be changing that and making this lovely, fudgy two-layer chocolate cake filled and topped with a luscious, malty buttercream that I could eat by the spoonful. If you want to make it extra celebratory, swap the chocolate shavings for sprinkles. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago The cat mayoral race: meet 11 runners and riders in the US’s most furious – and furriest – election

It has been the talk of Somerville, Massachusetts this summer, with the winner announced later today. Will it be the candidate who promises free kibble or the one who speaks gnomically of ‘CRIME’?In Somerville, Massachusetts, a community bike path has, in recent months, become a hotly contested political constituency. A cat with a distinctive black smudge on her nose, Berry, had been sighted on the path by a number of concerned neighbours, who reported her missing. But she wasn’t actually anywhere she shouldn’t have been – Berry is an outdoor cat who lives in the area – so her family put up a poster dubbing her the bike path’s “mayor” to let neighbours know not to worry. It wasn’t long though before things got out of hand. How come Berry got to be mayor, asked other pet owners?A heated election is now under way. There have been dirty tactics (at one point, Berry’s campaign sign was stolen), scandal (candidates were outraged when a local vet claimed to be “sponsoring” the race), and ...

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5 h. ago Dyson launches AI vacuum... and one with a motor smaller than 'a chocolate button'

The entrepreneur also unveiled the company's new Dyson Spot and Scrub AI robot vacuum, which it said has been engineered to clean both wet and dry floors.

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6 h. ago CHRISTOPHER STEVENS reviews Educating Yorkshire on Ch4: Coffee and chocolate for breakfast? No wonder this boy's bouncing off walls

Bad behaviour and larking about in the classroom are no longer punished by a swift slap round the back of the head, thank goodness.

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7 h. ago Billie Eilish gave Tom Odell howling good time on tour with her dogs

Billie Eilish helped Tom Odell deal with the pressure of touring by introducing a dog petting area to enjoy a pooch cuddle before their concerts. Tom felt at the "centre of the world" supporting Billie on the road but was glad she was doing the hard work of selling tickets. His new album is an invitation for others to feel.

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8 h. ago Moment 'armed cosplayer' is tackled by cops outside Chelsea match after spotting 'gun in holster'

The moment unarmed Met Police officers raced to tackle a boy and take a 'firearm' from his holster while surrounded by thousands of Chelsea fans was caught in startling footage

Sport

9 h. ago You won't believe what this dog looked like after he finally got the care he needed

But, tragically, it wasn't a happy ending for Bear. Warning: This article contains images some may find distressing

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10 h. ago New Hampshire teen catches giant halibut outweighing him by nearly 60lbs

Jackson Denio, 13, caught the 177lb monster fish off the coast of New England and could be awarded a world recordA young teenager on a deep-sea fishing trip this week in New England hauled in a 177lb (80kg) Atlantic halibut, a fish bigger and heavier than he is, and one that could be a world record.Jackson Denio, a 13-year-old from Hampton, New Hampshire, was fishing about 100 miles (160km) off the New England coast on Cashes Ledge, a spot known for its underwater peaks and biodiversity in the Gulf of Maine, on Monday morning. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Lewis Capaldi teases new single after sending surprising packages to fans

Lewis Capaldi returned to the spotlight this summer, blowing fans away with his single Survive and it appears he's done it again.

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10 h. ago Daniel Levy's £1bn admission is spot on but big Tottenham mistake becomes clearer

Tottenham's recruitment under Daniel Levy was not consistent and every summer the fans are told it will be different this time - maybe this year will be the one

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12 h. ago Tottenham fans make feelings clear immediately after Daniel Levy exit confirmed

Daniel Levy has made his exit from Tottenham after stepping down as the club's chairman after 25 years in charge of the Lilywhites and it has prompted a big reaction

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12 h. ago Expert reveals why your dog drags his bum along the carpet – and three top tips to help

You might have the cutest dog in the world, but there are still a few things you don’t want to watch them do. Luckily Star Paws columnist Catherine Lamb has some helpful advice

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12 h. ago Female police officer pretended to be paedophile hunter and tried to blackmail suspected sex offender she had arrested

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said Pc Marie Thompson, 29, was the officer in charge of a South Yorkshire Police investigation into the man.

Events

13 h. ago Vuelta a España: Ayuso outsprints compatriot Romo to grab glory on stage 12

Stage passes without incident after abandonment Jonas Vingegaard retains overall race leadJuan Ayuso (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) outsprinted his Spanish compatriot Javier Romo (Movistar) to win stage 12 of the Vuelta a España, his second stage win of this year’s race, with Jonas Vingegaard (Visma-Lease a Bike) retaining the overall lead.Palestine flags were in evidence again after protests had brought Wednesday’s stage to a premature end but the race passed without serious incident, while the Israel-Premier Tech team have said pulling out of this year’s Vuelta would “set a dangerous precedent in the sport of cycling” in reaction to the incidents on stage 11. Continue reading...

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13 h. ago Dog survives being shot in the head more than 40 times with air rifle pellets as owner arrested

Keks, a German Shepherd mix, has made a miraculous recovery after he was found by a passer-by

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13 h. ago Best garden vacuums: Cordless, corded and petrol options for clearing fallen leaves

Spark garden envy with a spotless outdoor space

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14 h. ago Calling your boss a 'd*ckhead' isn't a sackable offence, tribunal rules

The ruling came in the case of a female office manager in Northampton who was sacked on the spot when she used the insult about her manager and a director during a row

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14 h. ago Dyson's new products from world's slimmest vacuum to one that uses AI to detect stains

Dyson today launch 11 new products aimed at helping households from 'the world's slimmest vacuum cleaner' and the Dyson Spot and Scrub AI robot vacuum

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