50 m. ago Man City sign Tijjani Reijnders from AC Milan in fourth summer transfer

The all-action midfielder signed just in time for the Club World Cup

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93 m. ago Labour splashes the cash but who's going to pick up the bill? Brits warned of looming tax hikes as Rachel Reeves lays out 'unrealistic' spending plans TODAY

The Cabinet is set to sign off the spending review before the Chancellor announces the details in the Commons at lunchtime.

Economics

2 h. ago Manchester United 'work on plan to sign Victor Osimhen' as Napoli welcome talks

Ruben Amorim reportedly wants to sign the Nigerian as Napoli are open to a player in part-exchange

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4 h. ago Unusual mouth sign may be 'deadly' disease that is surging in Europe

Cases are at a 25-year high in Europe, prompting concern from health bodies

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4 h. ago Liverpool give £100m Florian Wirtz guarantee but three issues remain to seal transfer

Liverpool have run out of time to sign Florian Wirtz during the first summer transfer window but the Reds remain close to sealing a deal for the Bayer Leverkusen star

Economics

4 h. ago Liverpool transfer news: Florian Wirtz deal could have implications amid Milos Kerkez update

Liverpool are hoping to conclude deals to sign Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz and Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez once the summer transfer window re-opens

Economics

5 h. ago Wednesday’s briefing: England booed off while Man City sign Cherki

Elsewhere, Brentford boss Thomas Frank is understood to be edging closer to a move to Tottenham.

Politics

6 h. ago Death row inmate who savagely murdered his girlfriend gave a peace sign in final moments

Before his execution today, Gregory Hunt had spent more time on death row than his victim Karen Lane was alive as he became one of the longest-standing inmates on Alabama's death row

Events

7 h. ago Man executed in US after beating woman to death almost 37 years ago

Gregory Hunt gave no final words but appeared to give a thumbs-up and peace sign before the nitrogen gas started flowing and he died from lack of oxygen to the brain.

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7 h. ago Murderer executed in US after beating woman to death almost 37 years ago

Gregory Hunt gave no final words but appeared to give a thumbs-up and peace sign before the nitrogen gas started flowing and he died from lack of oxygen to the brain

Events

8 h. ago Florian Wirtz medical details as Liverpool 'agree British record deal' for star

Liverpool have reportedly agreed a deal to sign Bayer Leverkusen attacker Florian Wirtz, with the German club finally accepting a British record fee for the 19-year-old

Economics

11 h. ago England beat West Indies by 37 runs in third ODI to complete series sweep – live reaction

England complete series sweep in SouthamptonWTC final news | Sign up for The Spin | Email James3rd over: England 33-0 (Duckett 22, Smith 11) A drag down from Hosein is slapped to the square boundary by Duckett. Don’t bowl there, son. Duckett plinks down the ground for a couple, losing his shape slightly as he tries to go down the ground. SIXAH! The pint sized opener smears a big one on the sweep behind square. Four more down the ground all along the baize. Shai Hope can’t plug the gaps and Duckett is manipulating the field with aplomb. Seventeen runs off the over.2nd over: England 15-0 (Duckett 6, Smith 9) Jason Holder with the second over, long limbs chugging into the crease and decent bounce off the custard cream coloured surface. Shot! Smith drives on the up over mid-on with that deliciously clean swing of the blade. Sizeable outfield in at the Utilita (as no one calls it) boundaries harder to find than at postage stamp sized Bristol. Continue reading...

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11 h. ago Florian Wirtz medical details as Liverpool 'agree British record deal' to sign German star

Liverpool have agreed a deal to sign Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen, according to reports, with the Reds having agreed to meet the Bundesliga side's demands

Economics

11 h. ago Florian Wirtz to Liverpool gets closer as Reds 'agree British record deal' to sign German star

One report claims Liverpool have agreed a deal to sign Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen, with the Reds now seemingly even closer to meeting the Bundesliga side's demands

Economics

11 h. ago He was trapped in hospitals for a decade because he’s autistic – now Nicholas is finally free

Special Report: For more than 10 years, Nicholas Thornton was detained in dementia care homes, psychiatric units and A&E wards because he couldn’t get the help he needed for his autism. It took a huge toll on his health, leaving the 29-year-old unable to speak. Now, one year after The Independent told his story, Nicholas is in his own home – and even able to talk again. Rebecca Thomas reports

Politics

12 h. ago Love Island fans threaten Ofcom complaint after 'uncomfortable' scene

One Love Island couple has shocked viewers by getting down to business and locking lips on their first day as a pair on the ITV2 reality show after fears that a bombshell would split them up

Events

12 h. ago Trump reveals identity of Joe Biden 'deep state' official he believes wielded the autopen to sign orders

Donald Trump has suggested which former 'deep state' official he believes may behind Joe Biden 's infamous autopen.

Politics

13 h. ago Manchester City seal move for Rayan Cherki in time for Club World Cup

Playmaker signs five-year deal for initial £30.5m feePepijn Lijnders appointed as new assistant coachManchester City have completed the signing of Rayan Cherki from Lyon, in time for the attacking midfielder to feature at the upcoming Club World Cup.The 21-year-old, who has made almost 200 appearances for Lyon and earned two France caps, has signed a contract until 2030. City will pay a reported initial fee of €36m (£30.5m) plus add-ons, with the move announced just in time for the 7pm (BST) deadline to register players for Fifa’s 32-team club tournament in the United States. Continue reading...

Politics

14 h. ago Rayan Cherki hails 'dream' move as £30m Man City transfer is officially announced

The midfielder has signed a five-year deal with Man City

Politics

14 h. ago Transfer news live: Chelsea deal collapses on deadline day, Arsenal close in on Zubimendi, Man City sign Cherki

Follow all the latest transfer news and done deals ahead of the 7pm transfer deadline tonight

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