69 m. ago Trump scrambles to claim credit for Israel’s Iran attack he publicly opposed

Discordant US response as president says he was fully aware of plans for what Marco Rubio called a ‘unilateral action’ Middle East crisis – live updatesDonald Trump is walking a tightrope as he claims that he was fully aware of Israel’s plans to launch massive airstrikes against Iran while continuing to distance the US from those strikes and deny Washington took any active role in the preparations.The White House’s messaging has shifted quickly from Marco Rubio’s arms-length description of the Israeli attack as a “unilateral action”, to Trump claiming on Friday morning that he was fully in the loop on the operation and that it came at the end of a 60-day ultimatum he had given Iran to “make a deal” on its nuclear programme. Continue reading...

Politics

76 m. ago Liverpool transfer spending to smash £220m barrier with moves after Florian Wirtz

Liverpool have finally agreed a £116million deal - with £100m up front and guaranteed - to sign Germany star Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen, and the Reds spending isn't done there

Economics

84 m. ago What Thomas Frank said on Bryan Mbeumo transfer as Tottenham fight Manchester United for £70m deal

New Spurs boss gave a telling update on Brentford’s position before leaving the club to succeed Ange Postecoglou

Economics

85 m. ago Trump warns Iran ‘make nuclear deal or face slaughter’ as fears of all

Benjamin Netanyahu hails ‘decisive moment in Israel’s history’, as world leaders urge restraint

Events

87 m. ago Home of gangster who sparked Scotland's violent drug war "shot at" in chilling warning

A firearm was discharged at a home owned by the hood who set up the £500k cocaine deal to rip off Dubai-based Mr Big Ross McGill with a payment of fake notes.

Events

88 m. ago Oil prices jump after Israel’s attack on Iran and it could lead to higher gas costs

Iran is one of the world’s major producers of oil and if a wider war escalates, it could slow the flow of its oil to its U.S. customers

Politics

92 m. ago Tottenham start legal proceedings against INEOS over terminated sponsorship deal

Spurs have filed a commercial claim at the High Court against company founded by Manchester United’s Sir Jim Ratcliffe

Economics

99 m. ago Florian Wirtz transfer: When £116m star should make Liverpool debut after agreeing deal

Liverpool have agreed a deal in principle to sign Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Florian Wirtz when the transfer window reopens on Monday, with the Reds set to pay a total of £116million for the Germany star

Economics

2 h. ago Spurs hold talks over signing Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo and interested in Wissa

Thomas Frank could move for former club’s main strikersSpurs file legal claim against Ineos over sponsorship dealTottenham have held initial talks about signing Bryan Mbeumo from Thomas Frank’s former club Brentford and are also interested in bringing his strike-partner Yoane Wissa to north London.Frank was confirmed as Ange Postecoglou’s replacement on Thursday and is targeting the duo that contributed 39 Premier League goals in last season for Brentford as he attempts to strengthen the Spurs squad. Mbeumo is also wanted by Manchester United, who had an offer worth up to £55m for the Cameroon forward rejected last week and are expected to return with an improved bid. Brentford value the 25-year-old at more than £60m but are not expected to stand in his way if they can agree a deal, with Mbeumo previously thought to favour a move to Old Trafford. Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago Tottenham gazump Man Utd offer for Bryan Mbeumo with massive transfer bid as deal at risk

Manchester United could be beaten in the race to sign Brentford winger Bryan Mbeumo as Tottenham launch a bid as Thomas Frank looks to reunite with the winger

Economics

2 h. ago James Milner set to chase Premier League record after agreeing new Brighton deal

The midfielder will extend his career into a 24th season as he closes in on Gareth Barry’s appearance record

Politics

2 h. ago Savings account is open to 'almost everyone' and could earn customers a tidy sum

An attractive 5% interest rate is on offer for the initial year

Economics

3 h. ago What Florian Wirtz transfer means for Man City as Liverpool set to smash record

Manchester City at one time were looking to purchase Florian Wirtz until the finances of the deal took him out of their price range

Politics

3 h. ago Real Madrid announce signing of wonderkid Franco Mastantuono from River Plate

Los Blancos have agreed to a deal worth €45m for the highly rated 17-year-old

Politics

4 h. ago Chipotle offering BOGO meals for Friday the 13 — but you must be wearing certain accessory

Deal is only being offered at 13 Chipotle stores across the U.S.

Politics

4 h. ago Primark's new £5 item 'so cute' shoppers want to buy more than one

Customers are "running" to Primark for a "cute" new £5 item that's proving popular online

Economics

4 h. ago Contract for replacement of cycle hub at Castle Semple Country Park in Lochwinnoch approved

Elected members have approved awarding a deal for the project, which includes demolishing the existing block, to Clark Contracts.

Politics

4 h. ago Tattoo artist shares inkings they 'refuse to do' including most popular request

A tattoo artist based in Bournemouth has shared some designs they refuse to do if a customer asks for them, and one is one of the most popular inkings they get asked to do

Culture

4 h. ago Liverpool agree £116m Wirtz deal, Spurs sue Ineos and Club World Cup news – football live

Football news and analysis from the around the worldThe Rumour Mill: Garnacho set for Villa? | And email WillThomas Frank and Spurs are a good fit on paper but the north London job will be a tough one for the Dane. Frank is tactically flexible but can be a slow starter and has limited experience in managing sides competing in Europe. Plus he arrives as the love still lingers for Ange Postecoglou after the Australian delivered Tottenham’s first trophy since 2008 and the club’s first European trophy since 1984.Frank has limited experience of balancing the domestic league and Europe, the furthest he ever took Brøndby being the fourth qualifying round of the Europa League. His European record is notably poor: played 10, won three, and two of those were against Juvenes/Dogana of San Marino. His record in domestic cups, similarly, is dismal; his past history makes it unlikely a poor league season could be redeemed by other silverware – although the depth of the Spurs squad perhaps means t...

Economics

5 h. ago Manchester United can repeat transfer victory over Liverpool with £51m deal

Latest Manchester United transfer news and gossip as Sporting Lisbon defender Goncalo Inacio emerges as a target for United

Economics