12 h. ago Chelsea handed Jamie Gittens transfer lifeline as Borussia Dortmund leave door open for future deal

Blues missed out on a deal for the winger before the first summer transfer window closed

Economics

17 h. ago Huge 6.4 earthquake rocks entire country as locals fear tsunami warning

The tremor hit at around 7pm local time (12 noon UK time) on Wednesday and was felt as far away as the country's capital, 124 miles away from the epicentre of the quake

Events

18 h. ago UK households told to close windows and doors from 10am until 3pm

Hay fever season is currently in full swing and sufferers are being urged to take preventative measures to try and minimise their symptoms - including keeping windows and doors shut

Politics

18 h. ago Every Premier League move in first summer transfer window including Liverpool and Man Utd deals

The first summer transfer window has now closed with clubs now unable to seal any more deals until it reopens in a few days but a host of sides have already been very busy

Politics

18 h. ago Sharon Osbourne axes huge band from Ozzy's farewell Black Sabbath gig after bust up

Sharon Osbourne has axed a band from Ozzy's farewell tour

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22 h. ago Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal medical, Sesko rejection; Wirtz fee agreed; Mbeumo to Man Utd; Chelsea latest  

Summer window is now closed until next week

Sport

24 h. ago Liverpool give £100m Florian Wirtz guarantee but three issues remain to seal transfer

Liverpool have run out of time to sign Florian Wirtz during the first summer transfer window but the Reds remain close to sealing a deal for the Bayer Leverkusen star

Economics

31 h. ago Derby explosion: Huge boom heard as 'gas blast' at home puts man in hospital

Derbyshire Police said emergency services were called to a suspected gas explosion at a property in Derby on Tuesday night - a man was taken to hospital, but the extent of his injuries is not yet known

Society

35 h. ago Man City could get £97m windfall after transfer window closes to boost Pep Guardiola plans

The latest Manchester City transfer news, as they prepare to take part in this month's Club World Cup.

Economics

37 h. ago 'We need to see more of you': Clarkson's Farm fans beg for star Harriet Cowan to return full

Farm manager Kaleb Cooper’s temporary replacement has proved a huge hit with viewers, who has been credited with breaking down stereotypes about female farmers

Politics

37 h. ago When does the first summer transfer window close before Club World Cup?

The transfer window traditionally closes at 11pm BST, but has been pushed forward this summer

Politics

38 h. ago Premier League transfers likeliest to get done by 7pm and why window slams shut today

The summer transfer window has only been open for 10 days, but it’s about to slam shut again for a week as Premier League clubs rush to conclude their business

Politics

38 h. ago Manchester United will not panic as fresh Bryan Mbeumo update emerges

Man Utd submitted an opening offer for Bryan Mbeumo last week and the transfer window briefly closes tonight.

Politics

40 h. ago Bryan Mbeumo to Manchester United transfer latest ahead of first deadline

The summer transfer window will close this evening before reopening in six days' time and Man United are expected to be busy in the market.

Sport

40 h. ago McDonald’s worker 'slaps' yob as huge brawl breaks out in front of shocked customers

Mobile phone footage captured the moment a gang of youths forced their way into a McDonald's restaurant and attacked a worker who was trying to keep customers safe

Economics

44 h. ago Football transfer rumours: Gittens to Chelsea before first deadline closes?

This stuff is just looking for somethingThe summer’s first transfer window will close on Tuesday night at 7pm UK time ahead of the Fifa Club World Cup so watch out for some last-minute jobs to fill up squads for Gianni Infantino’s folly. Will Manchester City get Rayan Cherki signed in time? Chelsea are after a keeper in Milan’s Mike Maignan and want to add Jamie Gittens of Borussia Dortmund to their winger collection. Both deals may go to the wire.When Bournemouth were flying high in mid-winter there was a fun game to play. Less fun if you were a Cherries fan, of course, but the game was to fit their unearthed gems with the clubs they would end up at. Dean Huijsen to Real Madrid was unexpected but then again Illia Zabarnyi to PSG, actual European champions, may well trump that. The club are prepared to sell, at the right price, but have demanded a £59m fee for the Ukrainian. Continue reading...

Sport

47 h. ago Why summer transfer window closes TODAY at unusual time and when it reopens

Premier League clubs are facing a slightly different summer this year with two transfer windows having been announced by FIFA with the first deadline on the horizon

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47 h. ago What time summer transfer window closes TODAY and when it will reopen again

Premier League clubs are facing a slightly different summer this year with two transfer windows having been announced by FIFA with the first deadline on the horizon

Politics

49 h. ago The misogyny of the metaverse: is Mark Zuckerberg’s dream world a no

Graphic sexual content, bullying, abuse and threats of violence are rife in the metaverse - and the NSPCC says a huge proportion of online grooming offences take place on Meta-owned products. Is it too late to change course?Everybody knows that young women are not safe. They are not safe in the street, where 86% of those aged 18 to 24 have experienced sexual harassment. They are not safe at school, where 79% of young people told Ofsted that sexual assault was common in their friendship groups and almost a third of 16- to 18-year-old girls report experiencing “unwanted sexual touching”. They are not safe in swimming pools or parks, or at the beach. They are not even safe online, with the children’s safety charity the NSPCC reporting that social media sites are “failing to protect girls from harm at every stage”.This will come as no surprise to any woman who has ever used social media. But it is particularly relevant as Meta, the operator of some of the biggest soc...

Politics

49 h. ago Misogyny in the metaverse: is Mark Zuckerberg’s dream world a no

Graphic sexual content, bullying, abuse and threats of violence are rife in the metaverse - and the NSPCC says a huge proportion of online grooming offences take place on Meta-owned products. Is it too late to change course?Everybody knows that young women are not safe. They are not safe in the street, where 86% of those aged 18 to 24 have experienced sexual harassment. They are not safe at school, where 79% of young people told Ofsted that sexual assault was common in their friendship groups and almost a third of 16- to 18-year-old girls report experiencing “unwanted sexual touching”. They are not safe in swimming pools or parks, or at the beach. They are not even safe online, with the children’s safety charity the NSPCC reporting that social media sites are “failing to protect girls from harm at every stage”.This will come as no surprise to any woman who has ever used social media. But it is particularly relevant as Meta, the operator of some of the biggest soc...

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