28 m. ago Tori Spelling responds to backlash over her son giving her a full

‘It’s wild the stuff that you can put out there that they change the narrative on so hardcore,’ Spelling said

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32 m. ago Bonmatí ‘has to believe’ change will happen after Rubiales conviction

Midfielder hopes the fight of Hermoso was not in vainSpain squad ‘thankful’ for support shown by EnglandAitana Bonmatí said she “has to believe” that change will happen and that the fight of Jenni Hermoso and Spain players has not been in vain, after the conviction of Luis Rubiales for sexual assault.Speaking before England host Spain at Wembley on Wednesday, the first meeting of the two sides since Spain’s 1-0 victory in that World Cup final in Sydney, the two-time Ballon d’Or winner, when asked whether she thought change would happen, said: “I have to believe. I believe this case happened for a reason and makes us more respected as women. People will realise that it has been important, and it doesn’t need to happen any more.” Continue reading...

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35 m. ago Pope Francis remains ‘critical but stable’ in hospital with pneumonia

Pontiff has carried on with work, including holding a meeting in hospital to approve two people for sainthoodPope Francis, who has been in hospital for 12 days battling pneumonia and other ailments, remains in a “critical but stable” condition, the Vatican said on Tuesday.The pontiff, 88, has not suffered further “acute respiratory episodes” and tests checking blood circulation “continue to be stable”, the Vatican said in its evening update. Continue reading...

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37 m. ago Pictured: Mother, 39, found dead at home with man as police continue to probe 'unexplained' deaths

Natalie Jones, 39, and an unnamed 47-year-old man were discovered in the property in Hirwaun, South Wales, late on Friday afternoon after a neighbour raised the alarm.

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47 m. ago NHS chief’s surprise resignation puts scrutiny on Streeting’s vision for NHS

Health secretary reveals that tighter Whitehall control will form part of government’s ‘plan for change’

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49 m. ago The Chase fans furious over 'car crash' episode as they issue same complaint about players

The Chase fans were left seething during the latest instalment of the ITV show after being left rather disappointed by the four contestants taking on The Sinahman

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52 m. ago Washout leaves Australia set for last four but potentially short of game time | Geoff Lemon

They should beat Afghanistan to progress, but the batters would have benefited from a hit-out against South AfricaIf you were an Australian supporter of a certain pragmatic bent, you might be quite pleased with a washout against South Africa at the Champions Trophy. With a win already banked, you slide past your most dangerous opponent in Group B without having conceded any advantage to them. It leaves you level with them on three points and guaranteed a semi-final as long as you can beat an Afghanistan team that, despite their recent advancements and the memorably close result last time you played, you should still beat anytime, anywhere across a format as extended as 50 overs.If you’re an Australian supporter of the sort of bullishness natural to Australian supporters, including any past or current Australian player, you would say that you always want to play the best teams because you’ll beat them while having a grand old time in the process, and that sliding past your most dange...

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52 m. ago Trott defends Afghanistan’s men with cloud hanging over England game

Taliban’s ban on women playing cricket has led to calls for a boycott by the ECB, but Champions Trophy match proceedsA day out from what is a must-win game for both Afghanistan and England, Jonathan Trott, head coach of the former, addressed the issue that is impossible to ignore during this Champions Trophy. The Taliban continues its brutal clampdown on women’s rights back in Afghanistan and Trott outlined the position his players find themselves in.“They know the difference between right and wrong,” said Trott, drawing a distinction between a team that play their cricket in exile under the previous Afghan flag and the regime at home. “They are under no illusions about where they have come from and they’re very courageous. You see that in their cricket and that’s the one thing I’ve not tried to change at all. They know who they are playing for and representing.” Continue reading...

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52 m. ago Farmers fear being ‘blacklisted’ for raising concerns with watchdog, MPs told

Liberal Democrat MP David Chadwick ) said the Groceries Code Adjudicator (GCA) should have more remit to ensure a ‘fair market’ for farmers.

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67 m. ago Investigators probe plane crash at major UK airport after Manchester flights cancelled

The plane appeared to slam nose first on to the runway in the dramatic incident

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69 m. ago This is a hard choice. We believe in foreign aid – but we have to make cuts. We must keep the UK safe | David Lammy

Putin’s Russia is a threat to all Europe, including the UK. Vital aid work will be hit as we spend more on defence, but we must deal with the world as it isThere are moments in history when everything turns, but the extent of change is not perceived until later when the fog has cleared. These are hinge points that require clear leadership and bold action. In the late 1940s, my Labour predecessor and hero Ernie Bevin, alongside Clement Attlee, saw through the fog when they led Britain into Nato and the UN, and secured the development of Britain’s nuclear deterrent. In the 1960s, Harold Wilson saw through the paranoia of the cold war, refusing Lyndon Johnson’s request to send British troops to Vietnam. In the 1990s, Tony Blair understood that unless we stopped the president of Serbia, Slobodan Milošević, there would be no peace in the Balkans.Three years into Vladimir Putin’s brutal war, this is again a hinge point for Britain. Keir Starmer’s commitment to dramatically raise defence s...

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89 m. ago Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid LIVE: Copa del Rey updates, latest team news, TV, prediction

A huge clash in the Copa del Rey semi-final

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90 m. ago Divorcees reveal the shocking moments they knew their marriages were over

Some married couples can pinpoint the exact moment their marriage ended. Instead of an ongoing conflict, it is sometimes one instance that changes everything and spells the end of the relationship.

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92 m. ago Chelsea vs Southampton LIVE: Premier League updates, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction

Blues looking to improve on run of two wins in ten Premier League matches

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97 m. ago Chelsea v Southampton, Crystal Palace v Aston Villa, and more: football – live

Updates from the Premier League action and beyondLive scoreboard | Tables | Fixtures | And email DanielIt’s not even March and already, we know who’s going to win the league, who’s going to finish second, and who’s going to go down. On the face of things, this English Premeer League season is over, and a bust.However there’s always a however so, however: the fun in “oor league” has not, this season, been at either end but in between. So though, had someone shown us tonight’s fixtures in August, we might’ve sneered at them, Brighton v Bournemouth has all the makings of a terrific contest, two tough, attacking teams at the cutting edge of progress, a Champions League spot well with their ambit. Continue reading...

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97 m. ago Fliers at Reagan facing long delays after FAA changed rules to shut down airspace when Marine One is in the air

A Black Hawk helicopter and American Airlines jet collided over Washington’s Reagan National Airport last month, prompting new safety procedures

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1 hour ago German parliament in race against time to sign off on new defence fund

Friedrich Merz, expected to be next chancellor, has spoken of urgent need for ramped-up defence, but ‘blocking minority’ could form in future BundestagGermany’s outgoing parliament could be asked to sign off on a new defence fund in its final weeks as the conservative winners of Sunday’s election seek to balance geopolitical demands with the looming pressures of a new Bundestag hostile to military spending.Since the victory of his CDU/CSU alliance, Friedrich Merz has spoken of the urgent need for Europe to ramp up its own defence capabilities, saying it needs “independence from the USA” amid an unpredictable Trump administration and a looming threat from Russia. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Chelsea vs Southampton LIVE: Premier League team news and line

The Blues could move as high as fourth with a win against the Saints

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2 h. ago Pensioner, 86, left seriously injured in horror crash at junction

Investigations into the collision are ongoing

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2 h. ago Heartbroken family demands change at special needs school after their daughter, 4, dies when feeding tube got dislodged

The family of Faith Johnson has demanded accountability from Frederick Public Schools, and accused the institution of ‘severe negligence’

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