55 m. ago Fuerteventura hotel breaks silence as Brit dies after eating 'half

Leslie Green contracted salmonella after staying at the Occidental Jandia Playa, operated by the Barcelo Hotel Group, where he ate "half-cooked" chicken, an inquest was told

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2 h. ago MP removed from New Zealand parliament in heated debate over Palestinian recognition

Green party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick accused government MPs of lacking a ‘spine’ during debate on whether to recognise a Palestinian stateNew Zealand parliamentarian Chlöe Swarbrick was ordered to leave parliament on Tuesday during a heated debate over the government’s response to the conflict in Gaza.An urgent debate was called after the centre-right government said on Monday it was weighing up its position on whether to recognise a Palestinian state. Close ally Australia on Monday joined Canada, the UK and France in announcing it would recognise a Palestinian state at a UN conference in September. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Alcaraz eases into Cincinnati Open fourth round with victory against Medjedovic

Second seed triumphs 6-4, 6-4 against world No 72Spaniard will play Luca Nardi after Jakub Mensik retiresThe men’s second seed Carlos Alcaraz continued to rebuild his on-court momentum and rhythm after a brief summer break by defeating the talented young Serbian Hamad Medjedovic 6-4, 6-4 to reach the fourth round of the Cincinnati Open.The victory was a positive step for Alcaraz after a rusty performance in his opener against Damir Dzumhur on Sunday, where he won a turbulent three-set contest in his first match since losing the Wimbledon final against Jannik Sinner. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago Jets' Justin Fields says his focus on his faith the past 6 months has helped him shake off criticism

Justin Fields has learned to ignore outside opinions about his performance

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13 h. ago Green Man Festival: Resale ticket window extended for the sold

Now you can leave it to almost the last moment to get a ticket to Green Man Festival 2025.

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14 h. ago From 'Bodies' to new albums, allow Offset and JID to reintroduce themselves

Atlanta rappers JID and Offset have new albums out this month

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15 h. ago Ryan Reynolds told to give Steven Gerrard a job if Wrexham run into Championship problems

Wrexham are back in the second tier of English football for the first time in 43 years, but the Red Dragons have been advised to make a high-profile managerial change

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16 h. ago Ellie Kildunne eager to emulate Chloe Kelly and make England rugby team famous

Arsenal forward Kelly played starring roles in the Lionesses’ back-to-back European triumphs.

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16 h. ago Don't Look Back in Hanger: Oasis reunion celebrated with specially selected pork sausage rolls

In a delightful nod to Oasis' triumphant return to the stage, Make it Scotch encouraged fans to ‘Roll with it’ with Specially Selected Pork sausage rolls on the afternoon of Friday, August 8.

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17 h. ago Steven Gerrard to Wrexham tipped after just one game as Ryan Reynolds told he'd be perfect

Steven Gerrard has been tipped to replace Phil Parkinson if he fails to deliver for Wrexham in the Championship, despite the manager being well-liked by the club's Hollywood owners

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17 h. ago Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth belongs to an archconservative church network. Here's what to know

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has expressed pride in being part of the Communion of Reformed Evangelical Churches, a conservative Christian network

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18 h. ago Gareth Bale's massive new business empire as he warns Ryan Reynolds and Wrexham

Former Wales captain Gareth Bale has been mistaken for Christian Bale on more than one occasion.

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19 h. ago Wrexham CEO's Ryan Reynolds comment speaks volumes as '£15m transfer offer' discussed

Wrexham CEO Michael Williamson has opened up on the club's approach to player sales, admitting he will soon have to discuss offers with co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney

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19 h. ago Jack Osbourne is seen for the first time since father Ozzy's funeral as downcast star runs errands during solo outing

Jack Osbourne cut a downcast figure on Sunday as he was seen for the first time since his father Ozzy's funeral.

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19 h. ago Robert Lewandowski said YES to Man Utd move as Barca star drops transfer bombshell

Robert Lewandowski previously gave the green light to Manchester United and Sir Alex Ferguson, but the transfer never took place as Borussia Dortmund refused to sell

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19 h. ago Mandrake – the rural life sim that lets you befriend a river and eavesdrop on the dead

Failbetter’s beguiling take on country life has its comforting routines but slowly reveals a richer and stranger life than you expectWith dulcet Welsh tones, an actor bearing an uncanny aural resemblance to Michael Sheen introduces players to the world of Mandrake. The village of Chandley is “small” and “complicated”, he says warmly. “Everyone’s got their own story.” The action cuts between cosy, wooden cottages and a moss-covered forest filled with folkloric creatures. We see the protagonist, a horticulturist wizard “steeped in the green and growing arts”, returning home and tending to an abundance of vegetables. Some you’ll find in your local supermarket; others are of a decidedly more magical variety.As a rural life simulation, Mandrake is odder and more beguiling than most. It possesses the same undeniable allure as classics such as Harvest Moon and Stardew Valley, inviting players to slip into the seasonal flow of crop cultivation, countryside exploration and conversations with...

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20 h. ago Ryan Reynolds' true colours shown as Wrexham CEO reveals how he'd handle Prem offers

Wrexham's CEO has insisted Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney wouldn't stand in the way if players wanted to leave, with offers for the likes of Max Cleworth seen as inevitable

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21 h. ago India unveils plans to use cow dung as fuel for vehicles. But is it really a green alternative?

India’s most populous state says it will process millions of kilos of cow dung from stray cattle to create biogas

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23 h. ago Coronation Street confirms Kit Green's 'secret' amid 'downfall' in Lisa Swain and Becky twist

Lisa recently warned Kit over his interest in her late wife following her death in the line of duty

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23 h. ago As asylum seekers are engulfed by slurs and lies, our leaders shrug. Truly, this is shameful | Frances Ryan

The narrative that they are a threat to women and girls has no basis in fact, but bad actors peddle it, and ministers encourage themAs anti-migrant demonstrations continued in Canary Wharf in London at the weekend, one group stood out: women dressed in Barbie pink. Holding cardboard signs drawn in bright felt-tip pen (“save our kids”), the “pink protest” marched under the banner of protecting women and girls.The crowd may have looked a novel sight, but it points to a rationale that is increasingly gaining ground this summer: asylum seekers are a danger to British women and girls.Frances Ryan is a Guardian columnist. She is the author of Who Wants Normal? The Disabled Girls’ Guide to Life Continue reading...

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