90 m. ago Man sexually abused teenage girl after kissing her on the stomach

Sion Butcher, 37, made his victim feel "scared" and felt "unable to say no" to him.

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1 hour ago Two teenage friends both die after being struck by lightning on fishing trip

Joey Nelson Jr, 18, and Randall Martin III, 19, died after they were fatally struck by lightning when a massive thunderstorm rolled in as they were on a fishing trip

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2 h. ago Small Canadian town reels after teen boy allegedly assaults eight

Police initially thought the girl was attacked by an animal due her injuries, but later arrested a 17-year-old boyA small rural community in Canada is reeling after police said the horrific attack of an eight-year-old girl was not caused by an animal, as they had suspected, but allegedly by a teenage boy who they have now charged with attempted murder.The residents of Quadeville, a town of a few hundred people in southern Ontario, are questioning local law enforcement’s handling of the case after officials initially told them to keep their children indoors to protect them against a possible offending animal. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Free speech is under threat as Brits admit they are too scared to speak their mind

A new study has revealed nearly half were too worried about causing offence to voice their opinion on matters such as race and immigration, with older, white males amongst the most restricted

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3 h. ago The Itoje legacy: Nigerian roots shaped the Lions captain who has inspired a new generation

Maro Itoje’s rise to the very top of his sport brings both pride and idolisation from the British-Nigerian communityIt is 2017 and Maro Itoje has just been selected as the youngest member of the British & Irish Lions squad. He is asked for his favourite Lions memory and his response is illuminating. “Ugo Monye scoring his try in the third Test [against South Africa in 2009]. When you’re young and growing up, you look at players that look like you. And, by that, I don’t mean eyes, ears, nose, I mean who have the same skin colour, who you can identify with. Ugo is one I could identify with, as we’re both of Nigerian descent. To see him score that amazing try resonated with me.”On Saturday, when the Lions begin their series against Australia, Itoje will win his 100th Test cap. He is England captain, the first black captain of the Lions and the country’s most prominent rugby player. And you cannot help but wonder to what extent he himself has passed the torch. For there can be littl...

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3 h. ago Sudden 'unexplained' death of girl, 17, investigated by police

Officers are looking into the circumstances after the teenager was found dead at home

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3 h. ago Sainsbury’s to ban unhealthy snacks for staff amid government obesity crackdown

Sainsbury’s says the change in food provisions will give employees a chance to ‘make light meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner’

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4 h. ago It pays to turn on the waterworks but only if you're a man: 'Crocodile tears' are more believable from MEN, study finds

If you're in your partner's bad books, then scientists have simple solution for you - turn on the waterworks.

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4 h. ago The Open 2025: Wyndham Clark ban blow, no 'gimmick' and Rose raves about Rory

The latest from Northern Ireland ahead of the season’s final men’s major

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4 h. ago Experts share how to keep your garden flourishing during the hosepipe ban

Southern Water, Thames Water, South East Water and Yorkshire Water have announced hosepipe bans

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4 h. ago Brits are turning to clever travel hacks to maximise their holidays

A study of 2,000 adults found that on average they are utilising three hacks on a typical holiday - with two thirds getting tips from friends and family

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5 h. ago Police face ban from marching in Pride parades after court rules it breaches impartiality

The Chief Constable of Northumbria Police acted unlawfully when she allowed uniformed officers to march under a transgender flag at a Pride event last year, a judge ruled today.

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5 h. ago Vet who claimed to cure dogs’ cancers with herbal remedies fails to overturn ban

Warwick Seymour-Hamilton was struck off the register in 1994 and has now made 12 attempts to be restored

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6 h. ago Tonight's rugby news as WRU boss defends Australia trip and Wallabies riled by 'cocky' Lions

The latest rugby news stories from Wales and beyond

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6 h. ago Can Hampstead Heath ladies’ pond win the fight for trans inclusion?

An advocacy charity is launching a legal bid that could ban trans women from the Hampstead Heath ladies’ pond, citing the recent Supreme Court ruling that redefined legal sex under the Equality Act. Olivia Petter speaks to lawyers to find out if the beloved inclusive space can remain open to all who enjoy it

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6 h. ago Almost half of women faced sexist insults playing sports, study reveals

Almost half of women have received sexist insults while playing sports - such as they 'throw like a girl', they 'look like a man' or are 'not strong enough'.

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7 h. ago Full list of 14 UK areas with hosepipe ban in place this summer

Four water companies have introduced restrictions in the space of a week

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7 h. ago ‘An absolute privilege’: Australia’s octogenarian basketball team know it’s never to late to don the green and gold

For over-80s at the world championships, the game is played on a smaller court with extended shot clocks – and in this age category, competition can sometimes feature courtside defibrillationOscar Carlson describes himself, rather self-deprecatingly, as “just an old bloke that does stuff”. Only doing stuff – in this 84-year-old’s case – extends to representing his country on the international sporting stage.Last month, Carlson was a member of the Australian 80-year plus men’s team at the World Maxibasketball Championship in Switzerland. The Boomer Boomers, if you will. The championships feature national teams in age categories from 35-plus and upwards; games are played under ordinary basketball rules, with minor modifications for older age categories – including an extended shot clock and smaller courts.Coach Adrian Hurley (top left) addresses the team during a timeout in a game Continue reading...

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7 h. ago UK to lift ban on Pakistani airlines after years of restrictions

The UK’s Air Safety Committee imposed the ban in 2020 after a plane crash killed 97 people

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7 h. ago Man flouts 'no sex' advice after hair transplant and ends up regretting it

Ruben Owen, 24, flew out to Turkey to get a hair transplant. But instead of listening to the doctors who put him on a sex ban, he romped shortly after the procedure

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