2 d. ago The Breakdown | Andy Farrell faces Owen question as selection debates pile up for Lions squad

Head coach must decide if his son commands a place, the back-row blend and whether a left-field pick is required As Andy Farrell prepares to name his British & Irish Lions touring squad it is worth reflecting on the events of 12 years ago. Then as now, the destination was Australia and Farrell was an important cog in Warren Gatland’s management team. It was also the last time the Lions actually won a series, the solitary occasion they have ticked that illustrious box this century.And do you remember who, ultimately, made the difference in the all-important final Test in Sydney, with the best-of-three series poised at 1-1? None other than the strong-scrummaging Alex Corbisiero, who had been omitted from the original squad and owed his presence to an ankle injury sustained by Ireland’s Cian Healy early in the tour. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’s sex trafficking trial begins with jury selection in New York

Several dozen prospective jurors got brief description of charges as hip-hop entrepreneur sat with lawyersThe federal sex trafficking trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs, the hip-hop entrepreneur whose wildly successful career has been dotted by allegations of violence, began on Monday in New York City with jury selection that could last several days.Opening statements by lawyers and the start of testimony are expected next week. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Readers Gallery May 2025: A selection of beautiful pictures from around Scotland taken by our readers

Readers Gallery May 2025: A selection of beautiful pictures from around Scotland taken by contributors to The Scotsman Readers Gallery

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7 d. ago 10 of the best pictures as beautiful new giraffe welcomed by Blair Drummond Safari Park zoo

The intention is to breed the endangered Rothschild’s giraffe with a mate at Blair Drummond Safari Park near Stirling.

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7 d. ago Arran apprentice makes final of Screwfix Trade Apprentice competition

Aspiring carpenter Finn MacArthur, 22, has been selected as a finalist in the Screwfix Trade Apprentice 2025 competition.

Sport

9 d. ago Stick or twist? England’s selectors weigh up options for Zimbabwe Test

If Zak Crawley’s form is a worry the middle-order is not, but Ben Stokes’s role as an all-rounder remains unknownIt may be viewed as an amuse-bouche before the main course of India in June, but England’s one-off Test against Zimbabwe is fast approaching. Selection is imminent – for the four-day match Trent Bridge that gets under way on 22 May and a training camp in Loughborough that precedes it – and after four rounds of the County Championship, the contenders are beginning to take shape. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Tennessee Titans select quarterback Cam Ward with first pick in 2025 NFL draft

In a surprise selection at number two, the Jacksonville Jaguars traded up three spots to select two-way player Travis Hunter.

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2 w. ago Best summer reads of 2025: Top selections for literary escapism

Explore a curated list of the best summer reads this year to pack on holiday or take to the park

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2 w. ago Space craft and heavenly respite – readers’ best photographs

Click here to submit a picture for publication in these online galleries and/or on the Guardian letters page Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Stunning seaside town has beautiful beaches and picturesque views but is often overlooked

The area is perfect for families looking for a traditional British seaside holiday.

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3 w. ago Chaos in beautiful UK village as huge tourist ban is 'just the start'

A once-picturesque village often described as the UK's 'most beautiful' has finally had enough of tourists - who have slowly turned the area into a coach-riddled nightmare

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3 w. ago Jury selection to begin in Harvey Weinstein’s retrial in New York

Weinstein is being retried on two charges from his original trial, which ended with a rape conviction but was later overturned The last time a New York City jury sat in judgment of Harvey Weinstein, the ex-movie studio boss was convicted of rape and sentenced to 23 years in prison.Five years later, that landmark #MeToo verdict is gone – wiped away on appeal – and Weinstein is set to go on trial again, beginning Tuesday with jury selection. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago First picture of 'beautiful' woman, 25, who died in equestrian centre tragedy

Katie Hacche tragically died after a fall at the centre in Carmarthen on Saturday morning

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4 w. ago Walk through beautiful fields of tulips at Welsh attraction that looks like Amsterdam

Get the perfect spring photo with beautiful backdrops of picturesque arches and a newly installed windmill

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