34 m. ago Things to know about the indictment against the New Orleans mayor

Months before New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell was set to leave office, she has been indicted in what prosecutors allege was a yearslong scheme to conceal a romantic relationship with her bodyguard

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36 m. ago ‘It’s nearly come full circle’: Charlestown proud of Gallagher connection as Oasis come to Ireland

Liam and Noel used to be taken for summer holidays with relatives in Mayo and kept returning after finding fameEmigration ripped the heart out of Charlestown: generations of young people took the boat to England and left behind derelict homes and shuttered shops, a hollowing chronicled in a landmark 1968 book, The Death of an Irish Town.Some returned to this corner of County Mayo for summer holidays – with children who were growing up with English accents and city ways – before vanishing back across the Irish Sea and leaving Charlestown to its decay. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Trump says no Ukraine agreement after Putin talks as he advises Zelenskyy to ‘make a deal’ – live

US president tells Fox’s Sean Hannity meeting with Russian leader in Alaska was ‘10’ out of 10 and puts onus on Ukrainian presidentNo deal after brief Trump-Putin talks on Ukraine in AlaskaThe president has yet to deplane, but is currently greeting Alaska governor Muke Dunleavy and senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan, all Republicans, aboard Air Force One, per the White House.White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt also says that for the expanded bilateral meeting and lunch, Trump, Rubio, and Witkoff will be joined by treasury secretary Scott Bessent, commerce secretary Howard Lutnick, defense secretary Pete Hegseth, and White House chief of staff Susie Wiles. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Man Utd transfer news: Brighton make Carlos Baleba call as two new signings eyed

Manchester United have spent big so far this summer, but Ruben Amorim remains keen to continue strengthening his squad with a new midfielder top of his shopping list

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3 h. ago ‘Astonishing’ WWI film leaves viewers ‘totally enthralled’ as it shares untold story

An unmissable wartime epic is coming to screens soon

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4 h. ago Trump says ‘no deal until there’s a deal’ on Ukraine war after talks with Putin – live

Pair decline to take questions in short press conference as US president says ‘we didn’t get there but we have a good chance of getting there’No deal after brief Trump-Putin talks on Ukraine in AlaskaThe president has yet to deplane, but is currently greeting Alaska governor Muke Dunleavy and senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan, all Republicans, aboard Air Force One, per the White House.White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt also says that for the expanded bilateral meeting and lunch, Trump, Rubio, and Witkoff will be joined by treasury secretary Scott Bessent, commerce secretary Howard Lutnick, defense secretary Pete Hegseth, and White House chief of staff Susie Wiles. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Top universities are hoovering up more students, sparking fears lower

New analysis by Times Higher Education shows that the top third of universities recruited two-fifths of school-leavers, leaving fewer for the others.

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4 h. ago ‘Truly exceptional’ WWI film leaves audiences in tears as it shows ‘true consequences of war’

The film boasts a stellar cast

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4 h. ago People stumped by pen challenge as only those with seriously high IQ can solve it

A brainteaser has been leaving Brits all over the UK scratching their heads - and it's not hard to see why. The tricky challenge has left many questioning their IQ levels

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5 h. ago Trump says ‘no deal until there’s a deal’ on Ukraine after talks with Putin – live

Pair decline to take questions in short press conference as US president says ‘we didn’t get there but we have a good chance of getting there’Trump gives warm welcome to Putin in AlaskaThe president has yet to deplane, but is currently greeting Alaska governor Muke Dunleavy and senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan, all Republicans, aboard Air Force One, per the White House.White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt also says that for the expanded bilateral meeting and lunch, Trump, Rubio, and Witkoff will be joined by treasury secretary Scott Bessent, commerce secretary Howard Lutnick, defense secretary Pete Hegseth, and White House chief of staff Susie Wiles. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Bid to reach world's first plastic pollution treaty ends in failure after 10

The consequence of the failed talks is devastating, as it leaves no clear path for nations to collectively address the mountains of plastic that are filling landfills.

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6 h. ago Trump and Putin hold pivotal summit on Ukraine war in Alaska – live updates

Leaders, joined by respective cabinet delegations, meet at US air base to negotiate ending war in UkraineTrump gives warm welcome to Putin in AlaskaThe president has yet to deplane, but is currently greeting Alaska governor Muke Dunleavy and senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan, all Republicans, aboard Air Force One, per the White House.White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt also says that for the expanded bilateral meeting and lunch, Trump, Rubio, and Witkoff will be joined by treasury secretary Scott Bessent, commerce secretary Howard Lutnick, defense secretary Pete Hegseth, and White House chief of staff Susie Wiles. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Brain drain: Top universities are hoovering up more students, sparking fears lower

New analysis by Times Higher Education shows that the top third of universities recruited two-fifths of school-leavers, leaving fewer for the others.

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7 h. ago Chelsea: Enzo Maresca confirms Nicolas Jackson can leave as Blues target double transfer

Blues are far from done in the summer transfer window with incomings and outgoings expected before the deadline

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7 h. ago Tottenham: Thomas Frank wants key Cristian Romero decision as Spurs eye contract resolution

Romero is in the final two years of his contract but Frank insists his new captain is committed to Spurs

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7 h. ago How Dundee United squad rallied round penalty fall guy Amar Fatah as Max Watters eyes Premier Sports Cup bounce back

The Tangerines suffered a heartbreaking Conference League exit on Thursday night

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7 h. ago Stephen Robinson eyes 'great things' after signing new St Mirren contract

The Buddies boss vows to push the Paisley club forward after putting pen to paper on a deal to keep him and assistant manager Brian Kerr at the SMiSA Stadium until 2028.

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7 h. ago EastEnders star Nicholas Ball died 'broke' as he leaves nothing to wife

EastEnder actor Nicholas Ball died 'broke' as his wife Ayda has been left with nothing from his will following his death last year aged 79 following a short illness

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7 h. ago Live M62 traffic updates as 'police incident' in Cheshire leaves motorway closed

The westbound carriageway is shut near Warrington

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7 h. ago Social media convinced Putin's body double met Trump due to one reason as expert weighs in

EXCLUSIVE: Eagle-eyed members of the public are often convinced Putin uses a body double but, on this occasion, an expert believes the person meeting the US President is the real Russian leader

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