33 m. ago Aitana Bonmati hopes Luis Rubiales verdict leads to more respect for women

The Barcelona midfielder feels the verdict adds to Spain’s achievement in winning Euro 2023.

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39 m. ago New bat coronavirus found in China sparks concerns over pandemic five years after Covid

Scientists in Wuhan have identified a new bat coronavirus, but are humans at risk?

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45 m. ago Taking melatonin can help lower the risk of cancer for some who use the sleep medicine, scientists say

Health authorities say that night shift work is linked to developing cancer

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57 m. ago 'Dedicated' doctor, 30, plunged to her death after falling down Welsh mountain while scrambling with her friend, inquest told

Dr Charlotte Crook, 30, and her colleague Adam Weatherhogg were walking on Glyder Fach, near Llanberis, Snowdonia, on February 16 when the tragedy occurred.

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71 m. ago Doctors in India operate on boy born with two extra feet attached to his stomach

The 17-year-old patient, who was born with four legs, underwent a successful operation to remove two additional limbs attached to his stomach at a hospital in New Delhi, India

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72 m. ago Sir Rod Stewart's son admitted to Malibu rehab for substance abuse months after marriage breakdown

The party-loving offspring of Sir Rod is currently holed away at the $80,000-a-month Cliffside Malibu rehab facility where his close friend Scott Disick once sought treatment.

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73 m. ago White House won’t tell the public who the DOGE administrator is: ‘I’m not going to reveal the name’

Trump administration officials have repeatedly refused to name agency leadership but insist it’s not Elon Musk

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76 m. ago Tim Westwood inquiry report: what new allegations against him have emerged?

The document contains a series of previously unpublished claims, including 22 from members of the publicThe independent inquiry into what the BBC knew about the former Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood’s conduct has been published almost three years after a joint investigation by the Guardian and BBC News.The investigation told the stories of a number of women who accused the 67-year-old of sexual misconduct and predatory behaviour.“Hounded” a 17-year-old Black woman with phone calls and texts.Invited a girl who was 15 or 16 back to his home following an under-16 night, after she had added him on Blackberry to get information about the event.Contacted a woman who had shared her business card, and appeared agitated when she did not want to meet late at night.“Hurled” a can of drink at a woman who was serving in a club.A former BBC staff member told the corporation their son had witnessed Westwood propositioning a 15-year-old girl in a night club in around 2007. The BBC reported the complaint t...

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88 m. ago Police watchdog launches investigation into death of man, 34, who passed away two weeks after being restrained by officers and security outside bar

The IOPC said it was appealing for witnesses after Adam Tidman, 34, died in hospital two weeks after the incident at Belushi's Bar in Southwark, south London on January 25.

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89 m. ago Sir Rod Stewart's son admitted to Malibu rehab for addiction months after marriage breakdown

The party-loving offspring of Sir Rod is currently holed away at the $80,000-a-month Cliffside Malibu rehab facility where his close friend Scott Disick once sought treatment.

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1 hour ago A federal judge in Seattle blocks Trump’s effort to halt the refugee admissions system

A federal judge in Seattle has blocked President Donald Trump’s effort to halt the nation’s refugee admissions system

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1 hour ago Trump live updates: Elon Musk to attend cabinet meeting as DOGE deadline looms for federal workers

Big tech billionaire grants extension to initial deadline as administration’s Office of Personnel tells agencies that answering mailout is ‘voluntary’, sowing confusion

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1 hour 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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1 hour 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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1 hour 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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2 h. ago Judge gives Trump administration two days to unfreeze funds for US foreign aid

A federal judge has given the Trump administration less than two days to release billions of dollars in blocked funding for U.S. foreign aid

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2 h. ago Could Musk’s DOGE be turning fired workers Democrat? Group recruiting future liberal candidates sees spike in signups

The co-founder of the progressive group Run for Something said she anticipates recruits will be federal workers fired by Musk and the Trump administration

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2 h. ago ‘Immediate risk to life’ for mother on hunger strike over jailed son – doctor

The Free Alaa campaign said Laila Soueif is now on the 149th day of her hunger strike and was admitted to hospital on Monday evening.

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2 h. ago Queen Camilla welcomes new family member after suffering heartbreaking loss

The Queen has welcomed a new addition to the Royal Family - an adorable eight-week-old rescue puppy named Moley.

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2 h. ago 10 tips for running your first marathon from professionals who’ve gone the distance

Whether you want to avoid mishaps, enjoy the day more or improve your time, these nuggets of wisdom can help

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