67 m. ago Hurricane Erick moved to Category 4 as 'extremely dangerous' storm to hit Mexico

Hurricane Erick has been upgraded to Category 4, meaning 'extremely dangerous' winds are likely - people have been urged to stay in their homes or to move to shelters

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70 m. ago Football transfer rumours: will Gyökeres force a move to Arsenal or Manchester United?

Today’s rumours prefer bakingViktor Gyökeres may or may not have spat the dummy out after reportedly refusing to hold clear-the-air talks with Sporting over his desire to move. Arsenal and Manchester United have been linked with the Sweden international but the Portuguese side want a wheelbarrow full of cash for his services, which is putting off potential suitors. Gyökeres wants the club to lower their demands but if the striker does not get what he wants, then he could go on strike to really show his employer who is boss.In a further blow to Arsenal, the Athletic Club winger Nico Williams has told anyone who will listen that he only wants to join Barcelona this summer. It is now up to Barça to look down the back of the sofa for the cash to pay for him. If the Spain international does head from the Basque Country to Catalonia, it will end any chance of Marcus Rashford joining the Spanish champions. Rashford might need to turn to Italy where Napoli, Milan and Como are interested in ...

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81 m. ago MP Michael Shanks holding ‘Uddingston Community Conversation’ event for locals

The event is an opportunity for local people to share their experiences, concerns and hopes for the future of the town.

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93 m. ago Singer known for classic hit single Lightnin' Strikes dies aged 82 after illness

Singer Lou Christie, best known for his hit single Lightnin' Strikes, has died at the age of 82 after battling a brief illness, his wife Francesca confirmed

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1 hour ago The dashing RAF officer who believed it was his 'destiny' to marry Princess Margaret, but instead their love story ended in heartbreak

Their romance had all the trappings of a classic tale of forbidden love. He was the tall, handsome and fearless RAF war hero. She was the young, glamorous princess adored all over the world.

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2 h. ago Is PSG vs Botafogo on TV? How to watch Club World Cup games for free

European champions PSG will face Copa Libertadores holders Botafogo in one of the biggest games of the tournament so far

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2 h. ago Gardeners issued urgent 'do not' warning if they see ladybirds on plants

Ladybirds are a crucial part of keeping plants and natural ecosystems alive, and one gardening expert has shared his crucial advice to anyone who notices them on their plants

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2 h. ago Xabi Alonso sends Arsenal transfer message over £67m Real Madrid star

Arsenal have been heavily linked with Rodrygo but Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso has hinted that the Brazil international is poised to stay in the Spanish capital

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2 h. ago James Argent’s ex Nicoline's defiant message as she vows 'no more silence' after TOWIE star assault

The ex of former The Only Way Is Essex star James Argent has spoken out in a powerful social media message to tell people they are not alone as she vows to not stay silent

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3 h. ago Serpentine boss Hans Ulrich Obrist's guide to London: the River Cafe and the Zoo's aviary

Kensington Gardens. Whenever I’m here, I spend most of my time in the park. I go jogging at about 6 or 7am, head to the office early, and often hold my meetings as walks through the park. We also install exhibitions, build pavilions and host open-air concerts. In the summer, we often host events in the pavilion until 10 or 11pm. So yes, the park is very much alive, and it’s where I spend nearly all my time.

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3 h. ago Celebrate World Tapas Day with José Pizarro’s classic Spanish recipes

Mark World Tapas Day in true Spanish style with José Pizarro’s crowd-pleasing recipes – think golden tortilla, salty devilled eggs and croquetas worth burning your fingers for

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10 h. ago Stagflation warning as Fed resists Trump's pressure and holds interest rates

The US Federal Reserve, led by Chairman Jay Powell (pictured), left rates at a range of 4.25-4.5% as it cut its forecasts for economic growth.

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10 h. ago Scottish government faces legal action over failure to implement biological sex ruling

Campaign group accuses Holyrood of ‘intolerable’ delays to new policies required after landmark caseThe Scottish government has been given a deadline to implement the UK supreme court’s ruling on biological sex across all public bodies or face further legal challenges.Sex Matters, the UK-wide gender-critical campaign group, has threatened legal action in 14 days if ministers continue “intolerable” delays to new policies and guidance required by April’s landmark ruling that the legal definition of a woman in the Equality Act 2010 does not include transgender women who hold gender recognition certificates. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Lakers to be sold to Dodgers owner at $10bn valuation, per reports

Buss family sells team after 45-year tenureNew owner Mark Walter also owns WNBA’s SparksThe Buss family is entering an agreement to sell a majority stake in the Los Angeles Lakers at a $10bn valuation, ESPN reported on Wednesday, marking the end of an era for one of the NBA’s most influential families.Mark Walter, the CEO and chair of holding company TWG Global, is set to take the majority ownership under the agreement, ESPN’s NBA insider Shams Charania said in a post on X. Walter was already a minority owner in the Lakers and is also primary owner and chair of the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball, and the Los Angeles Sparks of the WNBA. Continue reading...

Politics

10 h. ago Foreign Treasury holdings remain near record high despite tariff turmoil

International investors’ stockpiles of US government debt fell slightly in April

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10 h. ago Fed chief Powell's stubborn defiance on interest rates risks an avoidable downturn, says ALEX BRUMMER

The Federal Reserve's rate hold should come as no surprise. Chairman Jay Powell is determined to preserve the US central bank's independence.

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11 h. ago Jennifer Abbott killers locked her dog in toilet for 72 hours as she lay dead nearby

Filmmaker Jennifer Abbott, 69, was discovered wrapped in a blanket three days after she was last seen alive close to her home near London Zoo in Camden, north London

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11 h. ago Red squirrels are enjoying a comeback as forest predator gobbles up dozy grey cousins

Red squirrels have been almost wiped out by their larger US relatives but now appear to be winning the fight by dodging pine martens which make meals of unsuspecting greys

Politics

11 h. ago Starmer puts UK cabinet on alert for potential US attack on Iran

Prime minister holds emergency meeting involving senior ministers and military chiefs

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11 h. ago British Air India crash survivor reveals how he was the only passenger able to free himself and get out of the doomed plane alive

Brit Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, who was sitting in seat 11A, said it was a 'miracle' he survived last Thursday's disaster that killed 279 people.

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