24 m. ago Government take action on Sheffield Wednesday crisis as Owls fans plan 'funeral march'

Sheffield Wednesday fans will step up protests against owner Dejphon Chansiri this weekend while the government has responded to concerns over the club's future

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95 m. ago The Spin | Rehan Ahmed’s technicolour technique deserves a show on Ashes stage

All-rounder is back on form and would be an exciting addition to England’s squad, says Leicestershire’s director of cricketAs the Hundred fires into primary-coloured summer action, all free T-shirts and AI fan photos, the Spin has been putting her feet up, coffee in one hand, notebook in the other, chewing over the Championship season to date.If the notebook has proved a bitter disappointment, scribbled with long-forgotten three for 67s, the ruminations have been fun. It’s been a season of surprises – Leicestershire! Lancashire! – and memorable moments, from Tom Banton’s 371 in the very first game to Ian Botham’s thunder and fury over Somerset’s field-of-onions pitch for the game against Durham. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Second person dies after eating broccoli sandwiches bought at a food truck as botulism outbreak leaves multiple people hospitalised

Last week, 52-year-old artist Luigi Di Sarno was the first to die after eating the panini from a food truck in the town of Diamante in Calabria. [File photo]

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2 h. ago See the world in vertical: Top photos by AP's photojournalists

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3 h. ago Palestine Action terror ban risks ‘I am Spartacus’ moment, Labour peer warns

Baroness Chakrabarti urged the government to ‘think again’, warning that the ban on the group may lead to more people, not fewer, taking to the streets to support them

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3 h. ago Man Utd transfer news: Gianluigi Donnarumma makes huge announcement as ultimatum issued

Manchester United's final transfer business has seen the club sign three new players and the club could be close to a fourth deal - but they've been dealt a protest blow

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3 h. ago Rag'n'Bone Man shares photograph from his hospital bed in Lithuania as he gives fans update after being forced to cancel show in country at last minute

The singer, 40, whose real name is Rory Graham, had to cancel his concert in Kaunas, Lithuania, on Tuesday just hours before taking to the stage due to illness.

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5 h. ago Crowded House star Neil Finn blasts outrageous claims he had 'troubles with erectile dysfunction' before 'becoming at father at 67'

Crowded House singer Neil Finn has been forced to shut down claims he has issues with erectile dysfunction.

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5 h. ago A moment that changed me: I resolved to reduce my screen time – and it was a big mistake

I was looking for liberation from the apps, but quitting them only made my life harder and turned me into a man obsessedI unlocked my iPhone screen at the precise moment that my weekly screen time notification appeared – accidentally dismissing it before I could take a screenshot – and promptly erupted into a rage. I had spent an excruciating week resolutely not looking at my phone, part of a month-long effort to whittle my daily screen time down from more than four hours a day to less than an hour, with the hope of improving my mental wellbeing (and possibly carving out a career as an inspirational speaker). But my efforts felt futile without being able to post evidence online about how offline I had become. I frantically Googled how to retrieve notifications (you cannot) and – briefly – considered re-creating my screen time report in Photoshop.Over the past decade or two, my efforts at self-improvement have taken various forms: the year where I read 105 books; the period during wh...

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6 h. ago The time capsule photos of a 'lucky' Scottish village and its people

There can be few villages in Scotland as well documented as St Monans.

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9 h. ago Social media craze could land drivers with huge fine and penalty points

A motoring expert has urged all drivers not to take part in a social media trend that is regularly spotted online as it could lead to getting into trouble with the law

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9 h. ago Man Utd transfer news: Benjamin Sesko deal cancels protest as Antony ultimatum issued

A Manchester United protest has been called off in light of the club landing the signing of Benjamin Sesko as Antony's future remains front and centre with the transfer deadline closing in

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10 h. ago JD Vance strikes up unlikely friendship with The Apprentice star Thomas Skinner

JD Vance was told he was "not welcome" in the Cotswolds by a group of protesters who had gathered to wave signs, banners and placards in anger at the US politician's visit

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13 h. ago National Guard rehearsed show of force against immigration raid protesters, general testifies

A general has testified that National Guard troops repeatedly rehearsed their role in an operation at a Los Angeles park intended as a show of force against people protesting immigration raids

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13 h. ago JD Vance says it was ‘very cool’ to have Disneyland shut down for his family vacation

The Vice President’s visit to the California theme park in July was met with protests

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14 h. ago Incredible photos of Perseid meteor shower captured in Wales

Spectacular images of the Perseid meteor shower over Wales have been caught

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15 h. ago EastEnders' George faces 'worst nightmare' as Kojo arrested following shock drug twist

Spoilers for next week's EastEnders reveal trouble for Kojo as his brother George finds him in a bad state after taking drugs - only for him to later be arrested by Jack Branning

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16 h. ago After D.C., Trump wants to ‘takeover’ New York and Chicago. Can he?

Rules governing deployments of National Guard in states will restrict troops’ ability to conduct law enforcement in most jurisdictions, John Bowden writes

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16 h. ago Reacher season 4 set photos unveil 'love interest' played by Netflix star

The first set photos from the fourth season of Reacher have been shared online, giving fans their first glimpse at a new love interest for Alan Ritchson's hero

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16 h. ago Jets' Justin Fields says his focus on his faith the past 6 months has helped him shake off criticism

Justin Fields has learned to ignore outside opinions about his performance

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