44 m. ago One minute I was playing a gig and the next I had cancer, but now I'm off to university

Teenager Dylan Griffiths had to juggle his college course with chemotherapy

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93 m. ago Trump says no Ukraine agreement after Putin talks as he advises Zelenskyy to ‘make a deal’ – live

US president tells Fox’s Sean Hannity meeting with Russian leader in Alaska was ‘10’ out of 10 and puts onus on Ukrainian presidentNo deal after brief Trump-Putin talks on Ukraine in AlaskaThe president has yet to deplane, but is currently greeting Alaska governor Muke Dunleavy and senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan, all Republicans, aboard Air Force One, per the White House.White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt also says that for the expanded bilateral meeting and lunch, Trump, Rubio, and Witkoff will be joined by treasury secretary Scott Bessent, commerce secretary Howard Lutnick, defense secretary Pete Hegseth, and White House chief of staff Susie Wiles. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Trump says ‘no deal until there’s a deal’ on Ukraine war after talks with Putin – live

Pair decline to take questions in short press conference as US president says ‘we didn’t get there but we have a good chance of getting there’No deal after brief Trump-Putin talks on Ukraine in AlaskaThe president has yet to deplane, but is currently greeting Alaska governor Muke Dunleavy and senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan, all Republicans, aboard Air Force One, per the White House.White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt also says that for the expanded bilateral meeting and lunch, Trump, Rubio, and Witkoff will be joined by treasury secretary Scott Bessent, commerce secretary Howard Lutnick, defense secretary Pete Hegseth, and White House chief of staff Susie Wiles. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Scotland’s Robert MacIntyre moves into commanding halfway lead

World number one Scottie Scheffler is MacIntyre’s nearest challenger heading into the weekend.

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4 h. ago Trump says ‘no deal until there’s a deal’ on Ukraine after talks with Putin – live

Pair decline to take questions in short press conference as US president says ‘we didn’t get there but we have a good chance of getting there’Trump gives warm welcome to Putin in AlaskaThe president has yet to deplane, but is currently greeting Alaska governor Muke Dunleavy and senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan, all Republicans, aboard Air Force One, per the White House.White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt also says that for the expanded bilateral meeting and lunch, Trump, Rubio, and Witkoff will be joined by treasury secretary Scott Bessent, commerce secretary Howard Lutnick, defense secretary Pete Hegseth, and White House chief of staff Susie Wiles. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago 'I'm terrified but I've always wanted to do the Edinburgh Fringe'

The EastEnders actor has made a career out of stepping out of her comfort zone

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4 h. ago Fuzzy hats and a ban on swearing: the New Zealand town that bonds over curling

Scottish goldminers first brought the sport to Central Otago and the traditions live on as farmers sweep stones and catch up on the iceOn a July evening in Alexandra, a small town in New Zealand’s South Island, the temperature is a chilly 3C. While most of the town is in quiet darkness, at Ice Inline Molyneux Park, the lights are on and the banter is abundant. It’s a social curling night, and the shouts of “sweeeep!” can be heard from the car park. Players from teams with names such as the “Plonkers”, “Too Dam Cold” and “Doome and Broom” gather on the outdoor ice rink, sweeping furiously as 11kg curling stones move across the ice.L-R: A collection of enamel badges from curling competitions and tournaments. Curling stones ready to be put away after a Thursday night social curling game in Alexandra. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Trump and Putin hold pivotal summit on Ukraine war in Alaska – live updates

Leaders, joined by respective cabinet delegations, meet at US air base to negotiate ending war in UkraineTrump gives warm welcome to Putin in AlaskaThe president has yet to deplane, but is currently greeting Alaska governor Muke Dunleavy and senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan, all Republicans, aboard Air Force One, per the White House.White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt also says that for the expanded bilateral meeting and lunch, Trump, Rubio, and Witkoff will be joined by treasury secretary Scott Bessent, commerce secretary Howard Lutnick, defense secretary Pete Hegseth, and White House chief of staff Susie Wiles. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Little Trouble Girls review – monstrous choirmaster spikes a sublime Catholic coming

Utterly absorbing Slovenian debut reinvents the cliched idea of a Catholic girl’s sexual awakening, and proves that no teacher can be as cruel as a music teacherThis elegant and mysterious debut from Slovenian director Urška Djukić, with its superb musical score and sound design, reinvents the cliched idea of a Catholic girl’s sexual awakening. It’s also proof, if proof were needed, that no teacher in the world can be as cruel and abusive as a music teacher. We have already seen JK Simmons’ terrifying jazz instructor in Damien Chazelle’s Whiplash and Isabelle Huppert’s keyboard monster in Michael Haneke’s The Piano Teacher; now there is Slovenian actor and musician Saša Tabaković playing a demanding, yet insidious choirmaster in charge of a group of talented, vulnerable teenage girls. The film incidentally has a lesson for any teenage person watching: if a music teacher asks you to sit next to them on the piano stool with no one else in the room and murmurs “You can confide in me” y...

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6 h. ago California teenager mauled by pack of 10 dogs asks mom heartbreaking question after brutal attack

Craig Arthur Simmons, 61, was arrested August 13 after his dogs attacked 17-year-old Tracy Hurtado

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6 h. ago Chiesa and Salah’s late show earns Liverpool dramatic win against Bournemouth

The opening night of the new Premier League season contained tearful tributes, high drama, allegations of racist abuse and another reminder that, when it comes to indefatigable spirit and the will-to-win, Liverpool have few rivals.Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo, who reported being racially abused by a Liverpool fan during the first half at Anfield, appeared to have delivered a point for Andoni Iraoli’s side when hauling the visitors back from two goals down. An 88th minute volley from Liverpool substitute Federico Chiesa, however, plus a stoppage time strike from Mohamed Salah conjured a rescue act for Arne Slot’s champions. Salah was in tears after the final whistle as he stood in front of the Kop and absorbed a tribute to Diogo Jota. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Dundee United reaction: Dave Bowman stooshie and Tannadice DJ indiscretion but no recriminations after Euro exit

Goodwin’s men fell short in Conference League but it was like the old days

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7 h. ago Beloved comic and BBC star Gary Little dies in 'climbing accident' as tributes pour in

Award-winning Scottish comedian Gary Little has died at the age of 61, with fellow Scotts comic Kevin Bridges leading tributes to the star who was due to perform next month

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7 h. ago Double eyes on the prize with EZVIZ CB90 Dual Lens surveillance camera and solar panel

I've reviewed many EZVIZ cameras in the past, so much so it's got to a stage where my first ever device from the Chinese surveillance giant doesn't quite fit the bill any more.

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7 h. ago Trump and Putin begin pivotal summit on Ukraine war in Alaska – live updates

The leaders, joined by their respective cabinet delegations, are meeting at a US air base to negotiate ending the war in UkraineWhat’s at stake at the Trump-Putin Ukraine peace summit?The president has yet to deplane, but is currently greeting Alaska governor Muke Dunleavy and senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan, all Republicans, aboard Air Force One, per the White House.White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt also says that for the expanded bilateral meeting and lunch, Trump, Rubio, and Witkoff will be joined by treasury secretary Scott Bessent, commerce secretary Howard Lutnick, defense secretary Pete Hegseth, and White House chief of staff Susie Wiles. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Comedian Gary Little dies aged 61 after tragic 'climbing accident' in Scotland as Kevin Bridges leads heartfelt tributes

Comedian Gary Little has died aged 61 following a tragic 'climbing accident' in Scotland, it was confirmed on Friday.

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8 h. ago Trump and Putin shake hands in Alaska as summit begins – live updates

Putin and Trump land in Alaska to meet about ending war in Ukraine; US president says he wants to see a ceasefire and ‘won’t be happy if it’s not today’What’s at stake at the Trump-Putin Ukraine peace summit?The president has yet to deplane, but is currently greeting Alaska governor Muke Dunleavy and senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan, all Republicans, aboard Air Force One, per the White House.White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt also says that for the expanded bilateral meeting and lunch, Trump, Rubio, and Witkoff will be joined by treasury secretary Scott Bessent, commerce secretary Howard Lutnick, defense secretary Pete Hegseth, and White House chief of staff Susie Wiles. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Peter Andre forced to climb through window to rescue trapped son

Peter Andre was forced to come to the rescue when his eight-year-old son Theo got trapped in a public toilet cubicle during a family holiday in Cyprus

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8 h. ago Missing teenage boy, 16, sparks urgent Metropolitan Police search across London

Yaqub was last seen near Tottenham Court Road last month

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9 h. ago Gary Little dead: Comedy icon dies 'climbing a hill' aged 61 as tributes pour in

Iconic Scottish comedian Gary Little has died at the age of 61 with reports claiming his death occurred while he was on a hill climb

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