23 m. ago Kneecap dropped from major festival slot after controversial 'kill MPs' remark

Rap group Kneecap, Mo Chara, Móglaí Bap and DJ Próvaí who use the stage names of Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, Naoise Ó Cairealláin and J. J. Ó Dochartaigh, have been removed from a major UK festival

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24 m. ago More than 50,000 Los Angeles county workers strike disrupting key services

Two-day walkout begins after contract negotiations fail amid ‘unprecedented stresses’ on county budgetMore than 50,000 Los Angeles county workers were on strike again on Tuesday, closing libraries and disrupting administrative operations across the nation’s most populous county.The two-day walkout that began on Monday followed failed negotiations with the county for a new contract after the last one expired in March, according to the Service Employees International Union Local 721. Continue reading...

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45 m. ago Woman with 'eyesore' tip in front garden says 'I don't understand' after neighbours complain

Sharon Cochrane, 66, has spoken out after neighbours complained about the build-up of junk on her drive, and local council officials have issued her with an order to remove it

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57 m. ago ‘Bombs and bullets were like rain’: 50 years on from the fall of Saigon and the end of the Vietnam war

Xuan Phuong, a war correspondent who is now 96, recalls the day she entered the city after South Vietnam’s surrenderThe day that Saigon fell, Xuan Phuong, a war correspondent, could only hear shouting and commotion. It was 30 April 1975, and helicopters were frantically lifting personnel and civilians from the US embassy. Phuong, who had travelled down from the north, was initially held back by troops who said fighting was still continuing. When she was finally able to reach the centre of the city the following day, 1 May, she found chaos. Clothes and luggage were scattered and discarded along the streets. Buildings were being looted.It felt like a dream, Phuong, now 96, said. She stood inside the Presidential Palace on 2 May, watching as the president of South Vietnam, Duong Van Minh, surrendered. Continue reading...

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58 m. ago Jockey hit in the head at Punchestown Festival after horse crashes into railings

The opening race of the Punchestown Festival got off to a chaotic start when a horse crashed through the rails by the side of the track which struck a jockey in the head

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59 m. ago Meghan Markle’s podcast appearance hints she’s ‘too busy’ for Royal life, says body language expert

Meghan Markle made headlines after making her podcast debut on The Jamie Kern Lima Show. Now a body language expert has claimed the interview revealed how "incredibly busy" the Duchess is

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61 m. ago Visual storytelling in PowerPoint: A masterclass in data visualisation

Explore the power of visual storytelling to create compelling presentations that resonate with your audience with data visualisation experts Adam Frost and Tobias Sturt

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61 m. ago William and Kate's first day on Mull pictured as they celebrate 14th anniversary

The couple explored a market in Tobermory today and visited a community hall their foundation is renovating.

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75 m. ago Which bookies are offering Free Bets ahead of Champions League semi

Arsenal, Barcelona, Inter Milan and PSG are all fighting for a place in the final at the Allianz Arena which promises to be an exciting event for the

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77 m. ago Newsboy's horse racing tips for Wednesday's meetings in the UK and Ireland, including Ascot Nap

Newsboy reckons his Nap, Duran, is the hit of the day at Ascot in the 3.23 and he also rates Unquestionable in the 1.40

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77 m. ago Gerry Adams suffered ‘unjustified’ attack through BBC allegation, court hears

The former Sinn Fein president entered the witness box on the first day of his defamation case against the BBC.

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84 m. ago Badenoch calls for Kneecap to be banned ‘full stop’ amid ‘kill your MP’ row

Tory leader Kemi Badenoch suggested the group should be pulled from the Glastonbury Festival line-up.

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92 m. ago Body language expert gives verdict on William and Kate's marriage on 14th anniversary

EXCLUSIVE: Body language expert, Inbaal Honigman has shared her thoughts on the couple's demeanour as they visited the picturesque Isle of Mull during their wedding anniversary celebrations

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94 m. ago Emmerdale star Lisa Riley says 'made my day' with tattoo reveal

The actress made her thoughts known as she shared the funny addition on her social media

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94 m. ago Trump dismisses contributors to key US report on climate crisis preparedness

The assessment, mandated by Congress, is used by federal and local governments to prep for climate disastersDonald Trump’s administration has dismissed all contributors to the US government’s flagship study on how to prepare for climate change impacts, prompting strong criticism from experts over a “senseless” move.The climate assessment is used by federal and local governments to understand how to prepare for climate crisis impacts including from extreme heat, hurricanes, flooding and drought. Continue reading...

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95 m. ago ‘It’s just a book’: Wuthering Heights casting director defends choice of Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi

Kharmel Cochrane responded to criticism of both actors’ ages and of Elordi’s ethnicity being unfaithful to Emily Brontë’s novel, saying ‘wait until you see the set design’Kharmel Cochrane, the casting director of Emerald Fennell’s adaptation of Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights has defended the choice of Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi for the leading roles.Speaking at the Sands film festival in Scotland, Cochrane responded to criticism of both actors’ ages and Elordi’s ethnicity by saying there was “no need to be accurate” as the source material is “just a book”, Deadline reported. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Weather Scotland: Edinburgh to be hotter than Athens as hottest day of year forecast for tomorrow

Temperatures are set to soar on Wednesday in locations including Edinburgh, Glasgow and Dundee

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1 hour ago Surprising hacks to remove summer pests from cars and avoid £1,000 fine

As the weather starts to get warmer, more people are battling with summer car issues but car experts are keen to share some simple ways to ensure you avoid any unexpected fines

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1 hour ago 'I'm an UFO expert – aliens exist and they are killing humans on purpose'

UFO expert Jacques Vallée, who has inspired a character in a Hollywood classic, claims that aliens exist and have been killing humans on purpose, according to his years of research

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1 hour ago Vick Hope flashes her stomach in stylish white buttoned tank top as she is seen for the first time after sparking pregnancy rumours

Earlier in the day, during a BBC Radio 1 interview with actress Florence Pugh , the presenter appeared to cradle a bump while filming for a press junket.

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