72 m. ago 'Frustrating' Trump has 'bungled' tariffs but two changes could give him 'best start ever'

EXCLUSIVE: We recently graded Donald Trump as an F on his ‘probation report card’ for his first 100 days in the White House – but balance is important and not everyone sees things the same way

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87 m. ago The Alarm frontman Mike Peters aged at 66 after 30 years battling blood cancer

It was announced by a spokesperson for the charity he co-founded with his wife that Mike has died at the age of 66, three decades on from his first cancer diagnosis

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89 m. ago Bluesky down as thousands report issues with social media app

Users across the UK have reported issues with the platform

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1 hour ago Beyond the Bernabéu: how Modric’s shock Swansea investment came to be

The Ballon d’Or winner has set his sights on helping the club grow, offering his expertise and pulling powerIt was the transfer nobody saw coming: Luka Modric to Swansea City, not joining as a player but a minority stakeholder. The most decorated player in Real Madrid’s history, a six-time Champions League winner and one of the greatest midfielders of his generation pitching up as a co-owner at a mid-table Championship club was certainly an unforeseen end-of-season development. A Ballon d’Or winner and Bernabéu star walking into the Swansea boardroom or exploring the Mumbles?The sight of Modric cradling a Swansea-branded football in the accompanying press release prompted a few double-takes and sent a jolt across the game. “Hi Swansea fans, I’m Luka Modric and I’m excited to be part of the journey,” came his message. The 39-year-old Croatia captain may be in the twilight of his career but Swansea hope those words mark just the start of his involvement. “My goal is to support the clu...

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1 hour ago 'Untouchable' BBC star slammed for 'exceptionally inappropriate language' in new bombshell report

The BBC has vowed to crack down on all misconduct in the workplace amid a series of scandals involving BBC colleagues in recent months as chair Dr Samir Shah issues warning to 'big stars' not following the rules.

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1 hour ago Welsh rock star Mike Peters loses cancer battle and dies aged 66

Welsh rock star and frontman of The Alarm has died aged 66, his band has confirmed.

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1 hour ago Mike Peters dead aged 66: Frontman of Welsh band The Alarm who performed with Bob Dylan and U2 dies after blood cancer battle

Mike Peters, frontman of Welsh rock band The Alarm, has died from blood cancer aged 66, a spokesman for the charity he co-founded has announced.

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1 hour ago Mike Peters death: The Alarm frontman passes away from blood cancer after health battle aged 66

The famous rocker supported U2 and Status Quo on tour and played with Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen

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1 hour ago Karoline Leavitt brags Trump’s post helped get controversial QB drafted – 112 picks after the president spoke out

White House press secretary suggests president’s social media intervention finally persuaded Cleveland Browns to pick up college prospect Shedeur Sanders

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1 hour ago The Alarm frontman Mike Peters dies after long battle as tributes pour in for 'icon'

The Alarm's beloved frontman Mike Peters has sadly died at the age of 66, after a long battle with blood cancer for 30 years, following a diagnosis of lymphoma in 1995

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2 h. ago Coleen Rooney ‘entirely successful’ in Wagatha costs appeal, judge says

Rebekah Vardy and Coleen Rooney remain in dispute over legal costs following their high-profile High Court libel battle.

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2 h. ago Oasis versus Blur chart battle inspires new play coming to Manchester

"Get ready to roll with it"

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2 h. ago Football life ban for ‘Capello’ but Gabon’s abuse questions are far from over

Former coach’s conduct is said to be the tip of the iceberg and Fifa continues to investigate matters related to abuseIt was at a press conference to announce Gabon’s squad for an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Burundi in August 2018 that Pierre-Alain Mounguengui admitted Gabonese football had a problem. After shocking revelations made by Shiva “Star” Nzigou – a former striker who played for the French club Nantes and won 24 caps – that a network of paedophiles had been operating in the country for more than two decades, the president of the Gabon football association (Fegafoot) since 2014 felt obliged to comment.“Before Shiva Star Nzigou’s statements, we knew that in Gabon there were similar signs and other indications,” Mounguengui said. “In the past, without naming names, we had people in certain clubs and sports venues who were hired to coach young people, but the education of a child begins at the grassroots. If they are deformed at the root, it is sometimes difficult ...

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2 h. ago Dykehead Primary in Shotts receives positive inspection report

Inspectors praised the school’s calm and purposeful learning environment and recognised improvements in children’s attainment in mathematics.

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3 h. ago BBC Radio 1 presenter Vick Hope sparks pregnancy rumours as she is seen tenderly cradling a 'baby bump'

Vick Hope has sparked rumours she is pregnant after appearing to cradle a bump whilst filming for a press junket.

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3 h. ago UK Viking hotspot rocked by earthquake as popular tourist area hit by latest movement

The epicentre was near the final resting spot of iconic Viking boss Meckan, son of Magnus, King of Norway, who was killed in the battle fought at Crudail nearby

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3 h. ago Is Fortnite down as Matchmaking server issues hit Epic Games battle royale

Fortnite is experiencing a major outage this morning, with players on all platforms unable to use the game's matchmaking servers to get into a session

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3 h. ago A loyal base with cracks in it: 100 days in, what do Trump voters think now?

They broke for Trump a few months ago — but many have been surprised by the radical approach of the second Trump administration. So what do those who pulled the lever for MAGA 2025 really think now? Holly Baxter and Richard Hall report

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4 h. ago John Higgins v Mark Williams LIVE: World Snooker Championship updates before Ronnie O’Sullivan plays

Ronnie O’Sullivan’s continues his quest for a history-making eighth world title against Si Jiahui after fellow ‘Class of ‘92’ veterans John Higgins and Mark Williams do battle

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4 h. ago Huge blaze breaks out at recycling centre as crews battle flames overnight

Three fire engines remain at the scene this morning in Fife.

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