41 m. ago I was sectioned at 17 after my severe OCD led to several suicide attempts. This is the terrifying truth of my time at a mental health unit

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75 m. ago Arne Slot impressed as Liverpool find ‘extra gear’ to close in on title

A 2-0 victory over Newcastle moved the Reds 13 points clear of Arsenal

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79 m. ago Trump calls on Supreme Court to block USAID payments in first DOGE test for justices

Trump administration calls on high court to block judge’s order in fight over foreign aid payments

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1 hour ago Labour MP urges ministers crack down on 'ghost' car number plates which 'help criminals cheat justice'

Growing numbers of rogue drivers are routinely evading justice by using 'ghost' plates that police cameras cannot read, ministers were told last night.

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2 h. ago Islamic terrorist, 25, who took a selfie moments before he killed three worshippers in a deadly rampage at a French cathedral is jailed for life

Brahim Aouissaoui, 25, a Tunisian national had arrived in Europe just three weeks before the attack at a church in Nice, France, as an illegal migrant.

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2 h. ago Britain 'has funded a Mexican organisation' which works in women's rights

The work of Women's rights campaigners Las Libres has had contributions from the Foreign Office's development budget for the last five years.

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Reds afforded rare time off ahead of Champions League showdown with PSG

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2 h. ago Video captures significant rock slide in Utah’s Zion National Park that shuts down roadway

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2 h. ago Sussex to launch UK’s first climate justice undergraduate degree

University announces new BA, after survey found most 14- to 18-year-olds want more rigorous climate change educationThe University of Sussex will introduce what it says is the UK’s first undergraduate degree focused on climate justice.The BA course, called “climate justice, sustainability and development”, will begin in 2026. The university says it will equip students with a blend of expertise in climate politics, activism and environmental human rights. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Andre Onana breaks silence after Manchester United mistakes vs Ipswich Town

Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana is under fire again after making a couple of mistakes which led to goals against Ipswich Town

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2 h. ago Mikel Arteta names one thing Arsenal lack after falling 13 points behind Liverpool

Arsenal fell 13 points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool after failing to beat Nottingham Forest on Wednesday night - while seeing Arne Slot's men defeat Newcastle at Anfield

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2 h. ago Manchester United: Ruben Amorim planning talks with Alejandro Garnacho after reaction to substitution

Red Devils boss has also defended Patrick Dorgu after the January signing’s dismissal against Ipswich

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2 h. ago Arne Slot impressed as Liverpool brush off nervy displays to close in on title

A 2-0 victory over Newcastle moved the Reds 13 points clear of Arsenal.

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2 h. ago Mikel Arteta urges Arsenal to ‘step up’ as focus switches to Champions League

Arsenal are now 13 points behind champions-elect Liverpool after a goalless draw at Nottingham Forest.

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2 h. ago Ruben Amorim to ‘talk with’ Alejandro Garnacho after winger walked down tunnel when replaced at half

Manchester United’s manager also defended Patrick Dorgu who was sent off against Ipswich

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3 h. ago Neil Critchley challenges Hearts to handle derby heat in Easter Road cauldron as boss warns 'we're used to it'

The Jambos made it 1 loss from 11 after coming from behind to beat St Mirren 3-1 at Tynecastle ahead of Sunday's capital clash

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3 h. ago European football: Endrick shows Real Madrid not toothless without Mbappé

Sociedad beaten in Copa after Mbappé has tooth removedJuve out of Coppa Italia: Longoria handed 15-match banKylian Mbappé’s replacement Endrick gave Real Madrid a 1-0 win at Real Sociedad in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-finals on Wednesday.Madrid were without Mbappé after he had tooth removed and was forced to miss training on Tuesday. But 18-year-old Brazilian forward Endrick stepped in to score a goal on the counterattack after Jude Bellingham’s long pass. Continue reading...

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