53 m. ago German defense minister says draft could return if volunteer numbers fall short

Germany’s defense minister says the country may reinstate compulsory military service if a revamped volunteer system fails to meet recruitment goals

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93 m. ago Ange Postecoglou reveals why he 'stayed well away' from Tottenham's Europa League celebrations

Spurs boss played a secondary role during Friday’s parade through north London

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1 hour ago Barry Island sudden death: Boy, 16, pictured as teen arrested over Pleasure Park tragedy

Taha Soomro, 16, died after suffering a "medical episode" at Barry Island Pleasure Park on Friday night as police today arrested a teenager over the tragedy

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1 hour ago Hamburg stabbing: All 18 people injured now in a stable condition

Reports say 18 people were injured during the Hamburg train station attack

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2 h. ago Ange Postecoglou yet to have ‘any discussions’ with Tottenham on his future

The Spurs boss was serenaded by thousands of fans at Friday’s open-top bus parade but his future remains unresolved.

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2 h. ago Tourists bin trips to popular destination after chilling prediction from 'New Baba Vanga'

The Japanese mystic, who's credited with predicting Covid-19 and the death of Princess Diana, has warned a devastating natural disaster is imminent, and could put 1000s of lives at risk

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2 h. ago Tom Odell announces huge UK and European arena tour with London's The O2 date

Tom Odell announces huge UK and European arena tour with London's The O2 date  MyLondon

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2 h. ago Ange Postecoglou still has not held talks over future with Tottenham hierarchy

Manager was serenaded by supporters at parade‘I haven’t had any discussions – I won’t be distracted’Ange Postecoglou has yet to discuss his Tottenham future with key figures at the club after guiding Spurs to a first trophy in 17 years, but joked he will turn up next season anyway.Speculation over the Australian’s tenure has been rife due to poor Premier League form, but Europa League glory may have earned the Australian a reprieve. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Tottenham: Ange Postecoglou reveals potential triple Spurs injury blow for Brighton finale

Europa League winners look short-handed for last game of a tough Premier League season

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2 h. ago Europe at risk of becoming ‘technological supplicant’ to US and China, says McMafia writer Misha Glenny

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3 h. ago Mountain marvel: how one of biggest batteries in Europe uses thousands of gallons of water to stop blackouts

‘Much-loved’ Dinorwig hydroelectric energy storage site in Wales has a vital role to play in keeping the lights onSeconds after a catastrophic series of power outages struck across the UK in the summer of 2019, a phone rang in the control room of the Dinorwig hydropower plant in north Wales. It was Britain’s energy system operator requesting an immediate deluge of electricity to help prevent a wide-scale blackout crippling Britain’s power grids.The response was swift, and in the end just under million people were left without power for less than 45 minutes. While trains were stuck on lines for hours and hospitals had to revert to backup generators, that phone call prevented Britain’s worst blackout in a decade from being far more severe. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago As Texas’s measles outbreak slows, officials warn of rise in other states

Cases in New Mexico and Kansas give experts reason to be ‘concerned’ in second-worst US measles year since 2000The measles outbreak in Texas is showing signs of slowing, though other states are seeing more cases and health officials are warning against complacency as the US continues to experience high rates of measles amid falling vaccination rates.It has been a handful of days since anyone in Lubbock, Texas, has tested positive, and there are no known measles hospitalizations at the children’s hospital in the city, which has also cared for children from nearby Gaines county. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Formula One 2025: Monaco Grand Prix qualifying updates – live

Qualifying from 3pm BST around the famous circuitSign up for The Recap newsletter | And email JohnMonte Carlo, the most symbolic and glamorous GP of them all. As a race the tight streets of Monaco mean passing moves are low on success rate so perhaps qualifying is where the real juice is, and the principality sees its best, speediest racing.The news from practice is that Lewis Hamilton has had a late prang – that will keep the Ferrari mechanics busy. Charles Leclerc was quickest so they may be on the right lines though Max Verstappen looks menacingly in form.1. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) - 1:10.9532. Max Verstappen (Red Bull) +0.280 (medium)3. Lando Norris (McLaren) +0.2944. Oscar Piastri (McLaren) +0.4455. Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) +0.5636. Alex Albon (Williams) +0.7157. Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls) +0.8618. Carlos Sainz (Williams) +0.9409. Yuki Tsunoda (Red Bull) +0.99910. Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) +1.06011. George Russell (Mercedes)12. Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin)13. Nico Hulkenber...

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3 h. ago Chilling photo of couple's last moments before they were shot to death in middle of nowhere

It's been almost two decades since the brutal murders of 19-year-old Lisa Gurrieri and her boyfriend, 20-year-old Brandon Rumbaugh - and Lisa's mother Paula is still desperate for answers

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3 h. ago Ethical Fashion Brand Kotn Opens First European Store In London

Ethical Fashion Brand Kotn Opens First European Store In London  Forbes

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3 h. ago Millions of women use abortion drugs safely. Experts warn anti

Analysis: Health officials are reviewing a dubious report that claims dangerous complications from mifepristone. Public health researchers and scientists tell Julia Musto and Alex Woodward they’re extremely skeptical

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3 h. ago Josh Taylor vs Ekow Essuman start time, undercard and how to watch fight tonight

Taylor moves up to welterweight in a home-soil fight with Ekow Essuman in Scotland

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3 h. ago Ruben Amorim gives update on future of Manchester United pair Bruno Fernandes and Alejandro Garnacho

Alejandro Garnacho played 19 minutes in the Europa League final and faces an uncertain future at Man United.

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3 h. ago The beautiful and really cheap European city £20 flight from London that's just as pretty as Paris

The beautiful and really cheap European city £20 flight from London that's just as pretty as Paris  MyLondon

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3 h. ago Any trade deal with US must be based on ‘respect not threats’, says EU commissioner

Maroš Šefčovič’s remarks come after pace of talks prompted Trump to propose 50% tariff on goods from blocThe European Union’s trade chief has struck a defiant tone after Donald Trump threatened to place a 50% tariff on all goods from the bloc, saying any potential trade deal between Brussels and Washington must be based on “respect not threats”.The US president made his statement after voicing frustration with the pace of progress on a trade agreement with the EU. The new rates would come into effect from 1 June. Continue reading...

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