28 m. ago Sigh of relief for Prince Andrew as the FBI end probe into the royal's links to paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein

The Duke of York had faced a potential inquiry by the intelligence agency as its new head vowed 'to do everything' to uncover people connected to Epstein.

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33 m. ago Russian transport minister is found dead with gunshot wound 'in his Tesla' hours after being sacked by Putin

Russia's sacked transport minister has been found dead in his Tesla outside Moscow with a gunshot wound and the principal hypothesis is that he took his own life, state investigators said

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44 m. ago Tim Minchin: Songs the World Will Never Hear review – a bumper night with the marvellous misfit

Hammersmith Apollo, LondonMinchin embraces his oddball status – is he musician, comedian, auteur or clown? – in this three-hour showIt’s 20 years since Tim Minchin’s life-changing Edinburgh fringe in 2005, and tonight he’s singing 20 songs of commemoration. There’s a lot to celebrate: few careers are this distinctive, or this successful. And there’s a real sense Minchin has got life where he wants it tonight. With a five-strong band in tow, the balance is better than on his last tour between troubadour and rock Gargantua. And there’s an embrace, too, of his misfit status: who cares if no one knows whether he’s a musician, a comedian, an auteur or a clown – or whether tonight’s show is, as Minchin describes it, “an absolute shitshow of tonal inconsistency”?I mean, he’s not wrong. Minchin has always been a curious mix of cool and uncool, sending up rock theatrics while openly in thrall to them. He is an artist of excess, never knowingly underwritten – and for more than three hours ton...

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49 m. ago Scars of 7/7 have still to heal 20 years after terror attacks that changed London

Scars of 7/7 have still to heal 20 years after terror attacks that changed London  London Evening Standard

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54 m. ago Meghan Markle and Prince Harry 'broke Queen's heart and made final years a misery'

A royal biographer has claimed that when Prince Harry and his wife Meghan left life as working royals behind and then went public with their grievances against the rest of the Royal Family they broke the late Queen's heart and "made her final years a misery"

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55 m. ago State of Origin 2025 Game 3: where the series decider will be won and lost | Jack Snape

From the huge decision to bring Josh Papalii out of Origin retirement to a titanic tussle in the centres, the series finale in Sydney promises intrigueThey have been outplayed for much of this year’s State of Origin series, written off and then almost snuffed out at the end of Perth’s dramatic Game 2. But Queensland are primed for another doubt-them-at-your-peril Maroons miracle in the shield-deciding match on Wednesday at Accor Stadium in Sydney.While the Blues are settled going into the much-anticipated clash, Queensland coach Billy Slater has made changes by both necessity and conviction. His side may have held on at the death to win the last contest 26-24, but their performance still prompted the former fullback to press the big maroon button: the break-glass-in-emergency, call-up-a-great-for-one-last-time selection shock. Continue reading...

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56 m. ago Nurse almost burns to death after freak gust of wind sets her and house on fire

WARNING, DISTRESSING CONTENT: A woman was almost killed after a freak gust of wind set both her and her house alight. The nurse has admitted the incident has changed her life and has warned the public over the use of fire pits

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56 m. ago Lauren Sanchez copied MAJOR wedding detail from Prince William and Kate Middleton

Some may have branded Lauren and Jeff's Venetian nuptials as an 'American royal wedding' - but it turns out that they may have actually taken a page out of Prince William and Kate Middleton's book.

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58 m. ago When roads will close in Cardiff as Stereophonics perform in city plus train arrangements

The road closure timings ahead of Stereophonics at the Principality Stadium are available to allow fans to plan their trip to and from the city

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59 m. ago Inside Prince Harry's secret 'struggles' since quitting Royal Family for marriage

A royal expert has claimed Prince Harry continues to face a 'struggle' five years after he and his wife, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, embarked on their new life in the US

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71 m. ago The US national team lost regional superiority, but gained some World Cup hope

The US lost a final but gained competitive options at multiple positions, which should make some entrenched yet absent stars nervous. Sign up for Soccer with Jonathan Wilson hereIn the end, the status quo went unchanged. Mexico won its second consecutive Concacaf Gold Cup trophy in a heated final with the United States in Houston’s NRG Stadium on Sunday. The oddly angular cup will be tucked into Mexico’s federation trophy case next to El Tri’s first Concacaf Nations League title, lifted in March. The program was unquestionably on top of Concacaf before the Gold Cup – now that it’s over, they still are.If anything is changing, it’s the momentum in Mexico’s favor. The 2-1 victory over the United States men’s national team was the first time the Mexicans vanquished their arch-rivals in six years – minus one day. Continue reading...

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81 m. ago UK drivers issued fine warning over wearing flip flops behind the wheel

"It takes seconds to change and could save you a huge headache.”

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1 hour ago Nigel Farage says flaws in Reform UK’s candidate vetting process were not his fault – UK politics live

Farage says any errors in the runup to the 2024 general election cannot be laid at his door as he was not party leader at the timeThe Conservatives will try to change the government’s welfare Bill to tighten up access to personal independence payments (Pip) and universal credit, PA Media reports. PA says:Kemi Badenoch will pledge that the Tories are “now the only party committed to serious welfare reform” after Keir Starmer shelved plans to restrict eligibility for Pip in the face of a backbench revolt this week.The Tories will look to lay amendments to the legislation – set to be renamed the universal credit bill – and party leader Badenoch is due to deliver a speech on welfare on Thursday. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago 'I took a DNA test for fun but accidentally lifted lid on 30

Kate took a DNA test as a bit of fun and to prove people wrong about her family background - but it uncovered a devastating family secret that turned out to change her life forever

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1 hour ago Jake Paul could lose world ranking days after Julio Cesar Chavez Jr win

Jake Paul was ranked at No. 14 in the world by the WBA after his points win over Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. - but that could be about to change after a review was announced

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1 hour ago Chelsea's 'clever' transfer business to beat Newcastle hailed with Enzo Maresca warned

Chelsea completed the signing of Joao Pedro last week, who also had interest from Newcastle United, and Alan Shearer has praised the move

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2 h. ago 'Irrational' mum sparks fury by returning puppy just hours after buying him

The mum shared the revelation in a controversial TikTok video after admitting she had changed her mind just hours after bringing the puppy home in what she calls a "big mistake"

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2 h. ago Tony Blair think tank 'involved in talks over plan for Gaza Riviera holiday destination' with staff saying Israeli attacks created redevelopment 'opportunity'

Staff from the former Labour prime minister's Institute for Global Change said the damage caused by months of Israeli attacks had created a 'once-in-a-century opportunity' to redevelop it.

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2 h. ago Wimbledon champion's son who faced Nick Kyrgios backlash wins debut match

The 16-year-old son of a two-time Grand Slam champion has won his first Wimbledon match in the junior draw and is overjoyed to be getting his crack in the tennis spotlight

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2 h. ago Music trade bodies accuse BBC of ‘arbitrary’ changes after Bob Vylan Glastonbury set

Industry insiders cite free speech concerns, saying broadcaster overreacted by limiting live streaming of ‘high risk’ artistsMusic industry figures have accused the BBC of making “arbitrary and disproportionate” changes to its coverage of live music after the fallout from Bob Vylan’s Glastonbury festival performance.There is serious concern among artists and music agencies over a BBC decision that means any musical performances deemed to be high risk will not be broadcast live or streamed live. Continue reading...

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