86 m. ago ‘They are strong but we are ready’: Marc Cucurella aims to cap dream year by sinking PSG in final

Defender has gone from villain to hero at Chelsea and can embellish his cult status by lifting the Club World CupMarc Cucurella is thinking back to his early days at Chelsea. Signed from Brighton for £62m in August 2022, the left-back struggled to adapt to life at a big club. Chelsea were experiencing teething problems during the opening months of the Todd Boehly-Clearlake Capital ownership and it was Cucurella’s misfortune to be held up as a symbol of the club’s apparent malaise.It is funny to think that the Spain international was booed on to the pitch by Chelsea supporters before a Champions League match against Borussia Dortmund in February 2023. Cucurella is a cult figure these days. He is loved by the Chelsea faithful and has come a long way since that difficult first season at Stamford Bridge. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago 'My world was flipped upside down when I spotted deadly sign while trying to cross my legs'

Kirstie Smyth, 39, was diagnosed after she spotted something off when she went to cross her legs

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3 h. ago Marcus Rashford set for crunch transfer talks as Man Utd future to finally be decided

Marcus Rashford is not in Ruben Amorim's plans and is set to hold talks with Manchester United chiefs about his future, with Barcelona interested in signing the forward

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3 h. ago Kate Middleton's hidden signal at Wimbledon uncovered by body language expert

The Princess of Wales wowed fans at Wimbledon on Saturday as she made a surprise appearance to watch the woman's finals as part of her gradual return to public duties following cancer treatment

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3 h. ago Man United transfer latest amid Bryan Mbeumo talks and fresh Ruben Amorim blow

Manchester United have signed just two players so far this summer with the Reds' pre-season underway ahead of a huge campaign for Ruben Amorim and his team

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4 h. ago PETER HITCHENS: Britain has become France's Rwanda as we usher ashore the migrants they don't want

The old joke is that France is a monarchy pretending to be a republic, while Britain is the other way round. It's largely true.

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4 h. ago Jonker’s last hurrah calls on daring Dutch to upset Bonadei’s high

Netherlands manager prepares for what could be his final game as he takes on a coach whose bold choices have led to Les Bleues leading Group D Convention plays a big part in football. There’s the convention that settled starting XIs help winning teams build momentum, the convention that experience really matters at major tournaments and, perhaps above all, the convention that head coaches are best off saying nothing remotely controversial.The good news from Basel is that, in Andries Jonker and Laurent Bonadei, the Netherlands and France possess two managers who pour scorn on unwritten norms and treat received wisdoms with suspicion. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago AI research exploring how humans could speak with pets – and what could go wrong

First scientific institution focused on investigating animals’ consciousness is established

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5 h. ago Gardeners in Wales told bird baths will stay cool and busy if you do 1 easy task before noon each day

A pet supply specialist has warned that most birds will not go near a bird bath if it is placed in an exposed part of the garden as they will feel unsafe

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5 h. ago Brit couple stranded in Spain as dream holiday turns into nightmare in seconds

A summer getaway to Bilbao for Scottish couple Anna Higginbottom and her boyfriend Peter Lesisz quickly turned into a hellish escape after thieves targeted their car overnight

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5 h. ago Man Utd forced into transfer market as Andre Onana set for extended spell on sidelines

Manchester United have suffered a major blow after Andre Onana suffered a hamstring injury, with the Red Devils considering signing a new goalkeeper as a result

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5 h. ago 'Five breeds to avoid' if you're about to get your first dog

Pets with high physical, emotional or handling demands could end up being too much for rookie pet owners to handle

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6 h. ago Met again arrests protesters for allegedly holding signs supporting Palestine Action

Met again arrests protesters for allegedly holding signs supporting Palestine Action  The Guardian

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6 h. ago More than 60 protesters across UK arrested for allegedly holding signs supporting Palestine Action

More than 60 protesters across UK arrested for allegedly holding signs supporting Palestine Action  The Guardian

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6 h. ago More than 50 protesters across UK arrested for allegedly holding signs supporting Palestine Action

More than 50 protesters across UK arrested for allegedly holding signs supporting Palestine Action  The Guardian

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6 h. ago West Lothian man and pet injured after 'incident' involving two dogs in street

Police were called to Bisset Place, Bathgate, shortly before 2pm on Wednesday, July 9, after a 44-year-old man sustained injuries.

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6 h. ago Pets can get sunburnt too – here are the signs and how to treat it

There’s a common misconception that our furry friends are protected from the sun’s harmful rays thanks to their typical hairiness

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6 h. ago Mum in coma spotted common sign before falling down hotel stairs on holiday in Tenerife

Emma Hickey, 42, was on holiday with her partner and two children

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6 h. ago Celtic transfer phone call pleading to sign 'somebody terrific' has Hugh Keevins evoking a sense of great sympathy

I also respect their right to say a fan’s opinion is more relevant than one held by people in my position

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7 h. ago Death of man in Indiana jail highlights cruelty of solitary confinement: ‘A national disgrace’

Adam Bryant, 29, died on Christmas while confined in a solitary jail cell. Advocates say significant reforms are neededThrough the tinny reception on the jail’s phone lines, 29-year-old Adam Bryant told his mom he didn’t want to die.It was late 2022, and Bryant was incarcerated at Vigo county jail in Terre Haute, Indiana, a city roughly 75 miles west of Indianapolis. Bryant had been arrested for domestic battery on 8 December, and for most of the time between then and the 19 December phone call, he’d been unable to eat without vomiting. He had severe stomach pains, too, which only worsened when he was attacked and beaten. Some of his inmates had heard about his battery charge, and they wanted the ring Bryant was wearing. Continue reading...

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