39 m. ago Women let Liverpool county lines operation use homes as 'safehouses' for drugs

Five women who helped run a drug ring by turning their homes into 'safehouses' where drugs for a county lines operation were stored were sentenced at Liverpool Crown Court

Society

74 m. ago OpenAI and Microsoft agree key terms in contract renegotiation

Nonbinding terms mark progress in talks to unlock OpenAI’s eventual IPO

Politics

1 hour ago Bob MacIntyre opens up on 'really good saves' at end of 'long day' in BMW PGA

Scot unhappy to finish 5-5 at Wentworth but admits it could have been worse

Politics

2 h. ago NFL averaged 22.3 million viewers per game for opening week, its highest on record

The NFL averaged 22.3 million viewers per game during the league’s opening week, making it the most-watched Week 1 on record for the second straight year

Politics

2 h. ago David Jason reprises iconic sitcom role for new instalment for one final outing

Sir David Jason has reprised his role as Granville for new instalment of Open All Hours. The TV icon filmed a scene earlier this year with a script penned by the show's creator

Politics

3 h. ago Love Island's Molly Marsh breaks her silence on split from Zachariah Noble

Former Love Island star Molly Marsh has opened up for the first time about her recent split with fellow Islander Zachariah Noble

Politics

3 h. ago Rory McIlroy finds water on 18th to sit five shots off pace at PGA Championship

The world number two arrived in Surrey fresh from winning his home open with a thrilling play-off victory over Joakim Lagergren at the K Club.

Politics

3 h. ago Rachel Riley's 'weird juggle' with husband Pasha Kovalev as daughter asks questions

EXCLUSIVE: Countdown's long-standing maths whizz Rachel Riley opened up about family life with her husband Pasha Kovalev, who she met on Strictly Come Dancing

Politics

4 h. ago Footwear brand Vivaia opens first UK store at Westfield London

Footwear brand Vivaia opens first UK store at Westfield London  FashionNetwork USA

Politics

4 h. ago Bold and Beautiful! Margot Robbie looks incredible in breathtaking sheer gown with a daring open back for London premiere of new movie with Colin Farrell

Margot, 35, looked breathtaking as she stepped out in a dazzling sheer frock, which was intricately embellished with crystals and sequins.

Politics

4 h. ago Margot Robbie looks incredible in breathtaking sheer gown with a daring open back for London premiere of new movie with Colin Farrell

Margot, 35, looked breathtaking as she stepped out in a dazzling sheer frock, which was intricately embellished with crystals and sequins.

Politics

4 h. ago Jason Collins, first openly gay player in NBA, being treated for brain tumor

Center’s illness announced in statement by NBACollins came out in Sports Illustrated article in 2013Former NBA player Jason Collins is undergoing treatment for a brain tumor, the NBA announced on Thursday.“Jason and his family welcome your support and prayers and kindly ask for privacy as they dedicate their attention to Jason’s health and well-being,” the league said in a statement. Continue reading...

Sport

4 h. ago Fiji ant study provides new evidence of insects’ decline on remote islands

DNA analysis of endemic specimens in museums finds 79% of ant populations in Pacific archipelago are shrinkingIsland-dwelling insects have not been spared the ravages of humanity that have pushed so many of their invertebrate kin into freefall around the world, new research on Fijian ant populations has found.Hundreds of thousands of insect species have been lost over the past 150 years and it is believed the world is now losing between 1% and 2.5% a year of its remaining insect biomass – a decline so steep that many entomologists say we are living through an “insect apocalypse”. Yet long-term data for individual insect populations is sparse and patchy. Continue reading...

Politics

5 h. ago The Guardian view on Peter Mandelson in Washington: a parable of short

Any association with Jeffrey Epstein was obviously toxic and it reflects poorly on Keir Starmer’s judgment that he didn’t anticipate the riskAs UK ambassador to Washington, Peter Mandelson was obviously a risky appointment. There was never any doubt that the former cabinet minister, European commissioner and international business lobbyist would be a skilled operator. The danger came from another of his reliable traits – attracting attention for the wrong reasons.Sure enough, little over six months into the role, Lord Mandelson’s position became untenable. Sir Keir Starmer had stood by him when links to Jeffrey Epstein first resurfaced – extraordinary given the billionaire financier’s status as a convicted paedophile. The position changed with the publication of evidence showing that Lord Mandelson reaffirmed the friendship even after Epstein’s conviction, expressing solidarity and urging him to seek early release.Do you have an opinion on the issues raised in this ar...

Politics

5 h. ago Former NBA player Jason Collins undergoing treatment for brain tumor

Jason Collins, the NBA’s first openly gay player who now serves as an ambassador for the league, is undergoing treatment for a brain tumor, his family says

Sport

5 h. ago Rome mayor’s claim of swimmable Tiber in five years met with scepticism

Experts unconvinced by Roberto Gualtieri’s mooted timescale for river to be reopened for public bathingRome hopes to welcome swimmers back to the River Tiber within five years, the city’s mayor has announced, drawing inspiration from Paris, where the Seine was reopened for public bathing this summer for the first time in a century.During a visit on Thursday to the Osaka Expo in Japan, Roberto Gualtieri said a working group had been set up to study the feasibility of the clean-up project. Continue reading...

Politics

5 h. ago Ludvig Aberg uses Euro vibes to give Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald all the right signals

The Swedish star produced a terrific opening round show at Wentworth alongside Bethpage buddy Matt Fitzpatrick

Politics

5 h. ago Scientific study suggests destruction of the Amazon rainforest directly impacts human health

New study finds well-preserved areas of Amazon rainforest occupied and managed by Indigenous peoples show lower incidences of multiple diseases in the regions around them

Science

5 h. ago Postecoglou targets trophies and ‘true believers’ at Nottingham Forest

Former Spurs manager had his 60th birthday plans upended by job offer but feels ‘things happen for a reason’Ange Postecoglou walked out of the City Ground tunnel, which is decorated with famous images from yesteryear, and surveyed the scene. Just like that the Nottingham Forest head coach, in a blue suit, open-neck white shirt and Paul Smith trainers – the designer is a son of the city – was back in business. He posed with the garibaldi red shirt and before long was explaining how Forest’s move interrupted his belated 60th birthday celebrations last weekend. “We had this whole thing planned, The Hangover-style but we were in bed by 10pm as we realised our age,” Postecoglou said.It was in May, when the Europa League trophy parade halted outside the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, that Postecoglou provided an iconic mic-drop moment: declaring that season three always eclipses season two in the best TV series. Four months after being sacked, replacing Nuno Espírito Santo three games into th...

Events

7 h. ago Lawmaker calls for French criminal investigation into TikTok

Move comes after parliamentary inquiry into social media platform’s psychological effects on minorsA French lawmaker has asked the state prosecutor for a criminal investigation into whether TikTok was responsible for “endangering the lives” of its young users.Arthur Delaporte, a Socialist MP, said he co-chaired a six-month French parliamentary inquiry into TikTok’s psychological effects on minors and heard testimony from families, social media executives and influencers. Continue reading...

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