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75 m. ago Philippe Clement entitled to hefty Rangers severance package with reputed pay

The Belgian lost his job after less than 16 months in charge at Ibrox

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87 m. ago The Guardian view on Germany’s election result: Merz’s task is formidable | Editorial

The victorious CDU leader is likely to be more proactive on the European stage. He will also need to forge broad alliances at home to see off the far rightFriedrich Merz, the leader of Germany’s centre-right Christian Democratic Union party (CDU), has a reputation for being blunt. On Sunday evening, as it became clear that the CDU had won the snap election triggered by the outgoing Social Democrat chancellor, Olaf Scholz, he did not disappoint. “For me,” said Mr Merz in a post-election television debate, “the absolute priority will be to strengthen Europe as quickly as possible so that, step by step, we can really achieve independence from the USA.”As recently as a fortnight ago, such a statement from a German chancellor-elect would have been inconceivable. But these are new and extraordinary times. A convinced transatlanticist, Mr Merz has previously played down the dangers to western unity posed by Donald Trump. But crude electioneering on behalf of the extreme right Alternat...

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98 m. ago Bridget Jones fans 'horrified' over 'appalling' scene branded 'totally irresponsible'

Filmmaker Universal Pictures is under fire over the movie, starring Renee Zellweger in the franchise's fourth film

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99 m. ago Taliban ‘will try to release arrested British couple as soon as possible’

Peter Reynolds, 79, and his wife Barbie, 75, have run school training programmes in Afghanistan for 18 years.

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1 hour ago Steven Gerrard 'welcome' at Rangers with 49ers to clear permanent boss hurdle as Barry Ferguson 'knows' his status

It has been a whirlwind 24 hours at Ibrox with Philippe Clement shown the door and Ferguson named as interim biss

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1 hour ago Rangers panic as Elon Musk’s job cuts remove vital services in national parks

The Trump administration laid off 1,000 National Park Employees last week, a move rangers say will cause chaos across the country.

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2 h. ago BBC EastEnders fans 'bawling' as James Bye's wife teases 'return' as 'anything possible'

Popular character Martin Fowler died after having a steel beam dropped on him after an explosioin at the Queen Vic

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2 h. ago Federal computers are hacked to show fake AI video of Trump kissing Elon Musk’s feet

Hackers rolled out the 19-second video on the day that federal workers were ordered to return to the office

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2 h. ago 6 burning Rangers issues that Barry Ferguson must tackle from Tavernier captaincy to absent 'Scottish core'

The Ibrox icon will have plenty of work to do following his emotional homecoming

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2 h. ago Free King Charles! Why does the monarch have to be a Presbyterian?

It’s time to liberate King Charles and his descendants from outdated laws that require the UK’s head of state to be a Presbyterian

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2 h. ago The White Lotus' Jon Gries' extensive Hollywood career as Greg makes shock return in third series

The character of Greg, played by American actor Jon Gries, was introduced to the popular HBO comedy show in the first instalment

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2 h. ago First picture of Scots pensioner and two dogs killed in horror fire at Scots home

Emergency services raced to Balnagowan Road in Selkirk after the alarm was raised at around 5.30am on Saturday.

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2 h. ago Personal trainer reveals vital reasons to strengthen core more crucial than just having a six

Strengthening core muscles is important for overall health and fitness - but it's not just about getting a six-pack. Here are five of the best exercises to do at home

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2 h. ago HUD computers are hacked to show AI video of Trump kissing Elon Musk’s feet

Hackers rolled out the 19-second video on the day that federal workers were ordered to return to the office

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2 h. ago Zoe Ball makes surprise return to TV two months after stepping down from her Radio 2 breakfast show to 'focus on family'

Zoe Ball is making a surprise return to TV a few months after she stepped down from her Radio 2 breakfast slot to 'focus on family.'

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3 h. ago Huge Manchester Therme water resort update issued as costs rise to £400million

Bosses have an issued an update to explain where they're up to on creating the massive 28-acre wellness resort next to the Trafford Centre

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3 h. ago Arrest for 'blunt weapon' incident after armed cops descend on Inverness flat

Emergency services were called to Smithton Park in the city following reports of "a man with a blunt weapon causing a disturbance" at around 11.35am on Monday.

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3 h. ago Rangers, Celtic and Hearts among 7 clubs facing fixture switches as SPFL explains TV plans for key split date

Latest set of Premiership TV dates have been announced

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3 h. ago Ospreys announce signing of Fiji captain until the end of the season

The vastly experienced centre will provide injury cover for Owen Watkin

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