31 m. ago Shocking images show vile souvenirs created by trophy hunters from holiday kills

Shocking images in a new exhibition to be shown to MPs to highlight import ban include bear paw slippers and bottle openers made from lions’ paws by heartless trophy hunters

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44 m. ago Tonight's rugby news as Wales set to play match in New York and injured Welsh star flies home

The latest headlines from Wales and around the world

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51 m. ago Mysterious exploding bird epidemic ‘horrifying’ Bay Area neighborhood

PG&E, the regional power company, said it was aware of the issue and is investigating to determine whether or not its power lines are playing any role in the mysterious bird deaths

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53 m. ago Raphinha, the man who almost left, leads Barcelona to verge of dream title | Sid Lowe

Captain has swapped rejection for affection and added to a season of unbelievable highs in thrilling clásicoBarcelona couldn’t get the player they wanted so they just had to settle for the best. At the end of another wild, joyous and exhausting afternoon, another clásico won their way, the captain called them all into the middle of Montjuïc. And where Raphael Dias Belloli calls, his teammates follow, all the way to the title. Which was why, an arm raised, a wrist wrapped in a blue bandage lifted above the crowd like a symbol of strength, the Brazilian who has been better than anyone anywhere, now gathered them round and led them into a lap of honour together. It was time to give thanks; time to get thanks, too.They had earned it. Real Madrid, who were supposed to be invincible, had been beaten again. Sunday was the fourth time time this season, a record unmatched in 125 years: four victories in as many cities, Barcelona scoring four goals to go with the three, five and four in the p...

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57 m. ago It’s an opportunity to write something massive – Sunderland boss Regis Le Bris

The Black Cats take a 2-1 lead into the decisive second leg of their play-off semi-final against Coventry.

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65 m. ago BBC EastEnders' Lacey Turner not 'ashamed' of 'frugal' parenting technique

The actress, who plays Stacey Slater in the BBC soap, is a mum to three children

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68 m. ago Shotts rugby league player with passion for trucks hits the road with young Scotland squad

Jamie Steven was named for the under-16 international team

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80 m. ago Emma Raducanu’s Italian Open run screeches to halt against Coco Gauff

Fourth seed overwhelms British player in 6-1, 6-2 winAmerican wins last four games to go throughDuring her encouraging journey to the second week of the Italian Open, Emma Raducanu demonstrated her quality and fighting spirit across three wins against solid top 100 opponents.The best players in the world, however, present a completely different challenge. This was reinforced on a difficult Monday afternoon as Raducanu was outclassed by a supreme performance from the fourth seed Coco Gauff. Fresh off her run to the final of the Madrid Open, Gauff played another brilliant match in a contest between two former US Open champions to reach the quarter-finals in Rome with an emphatic 6-1, 6-2 win. Continue reading...

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86 m. ago Voices: ‘This will be disastrous’: Independent readers fear social care collapse after visa ban

Our community is sharply divided over Yvette Cooper’s care worker visa crackdown. While some labelled it “madness”, others argued it is time to reduce reliance on overseas labour and invest in training and better pay for UK workers

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88 m. ago Man United Champions League ban truth explained with UEFA rule and Sir Jim Ratcliffe stance

Manchester United news as Sir Jim Ratcliffe's ownership of two European clubs presents a huge stumbling block

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92 m. ago Mosese Tuipulotu injury update is bad news for player and Edinburgh Rugby

Centre will undergo surgery on the knee injury sustained against Connacht

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1 hour ago Tourist shares 'genius' way to turn on hotel room lights without using key card

Next time anyone goes away on holiday, this little trick might save you some bother in your hotel room – you just have to play your cards right

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1 hour ago Gov. Gavin Newsom urges California cities and counties to ban homeless encampments

Gov. Gavin Newsom is urging California’s local governments to begin clearing homeless encampments, escalating the state’s efforts to ban the growing number of makeshift camps on sidewalks and in parks that are the most visible signs of the crisis of people living on the streets

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1 hour ago Corpse of Saint Teresa goes on display for the first time in a century, just months after her body was deemed 'a miracle' because of how well preserved it is after 440 years

Saint Teresa, also known as Saint Teresa of Avila, died 440 years ago in 1582 and was exhumed from a church in Spain in August, leaving experts stunned at how well preserved her body was.

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1 hour ago Felix Zwayer: Europa League final referee named as official in match

The German received a six-month ban in 2005 for allegedly accepting a bribe as an assistant referee

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1 hour ago 3 Stars Play Improv Actors Undercover As London Gangsters In Exclusive Deep Cover Image

3 Stars Play Improv Actors Undercover As London Gangsters In Exclusive Deep Cover Image  Screen Rant

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2 h. ago Siya Kolisi's ultimate respect for Jac Morgan emerges with impromptu tribute

'He is a hard player,' explained Springboks captain Siya Kolisi.

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2 h. ago UK special forces veterans accuse colleagues of war crimes in Iraq and Afghanistan

Former personnel describe soldiers exhibiting ‘psychopathic traits’ and executions of handcuffed prisonersFormer UK special forces personnel have accused colleagues of committing war crimes in Iraq and Afghanistan, including alleging that they executed civilians and a child.Graphic accounts of routine executions of handcuffed prisoners and the killings of people in their sleep were handed to the BBC, which reported that weapons were planted during cover-ups. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago How Celtic can be seeded in Champions League playoffs as 3 title winners hold the key

As the Hoops are sandwiched between various clubs in Uefa's coefficient table, their seeding status is up in the air

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2 h. ago Dog walker hosts XL Bully 'pack walk' for owners facing abuse around the ban

Cally Gilbert’s first ‘Lead with Love’ event in Fife brought together six of the dogs and their owners, who she says face daily verbal attacks in the street over their pets.

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