12 m. ago Barry Ferguson admits he NEVER thought Rangers boss call would come as players served instant reality check

The club legend has replaced Philippe Clement until the end of the season after the Belgian boss was shown the door on Sunday

Sport

26 m. ago 'There's no need' – Cristiano Ronaldo claim disputed by Lionel Messi's boss Javier Mascherano

Ex-Barcelona and Argentina star Javier Mascherano has challenged Cristiano Ronaldo's latest comments that he is the greatest player in the history of the game

Politics

35 m. ago Killer's sick three words after brutally beating man and setting house on fire

Evil attacker Mark Vaskouski left 'pure and kind' Anthony Ibbitson to die in his own home, surrounded by flames, and shouted out a despicable three-word taunt as he fled

Events

38 m. ago Trump refuses to call Putin a dictator after Zelensky attack: ‘I don’t use those words lightly’

Donald Trump refused to call Vladimir Putin a dictator on the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, despite having previously described Volodymyr Zelensky with the same term.

Politics

40 m. ago Emmerdale fans 'solve' why Caleb really ends up in hospital after Cain scene

Emmerdale viewers are speculating what will lead to Caleb Miligan's hospital dash on the ITV soap, as teased in a cryptic flashforward in December

Politics

59 m. ago Germany election: Merz says it’s ‘five to midnight’ for Europe

Leader of victorious conservative alliance says continent must build defence capability as US moves towards ‘America alone’ mottoThe man expected to be Germany’s next chancellor has said Europe must act swiftly to increase its defence capability in the face of a US administration whose motto is moving towards “America alone”, adding: “This is really five minutes to midnight for Europe.”In a wide-ranging press conference after his conservative alliance’s victory in Sunday’s federal election, Friedrich Merz made it clear his focus was on the turbulent geopolitical landscape, saying that although he would seek good ties with the US he was also ready for “the worst-case scenario”. Continue reading...

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77 m. ago Germany election: Europe must boost defence capabilities quickly, says Merz

Leader of victorious conservative alliance says transatlantic alliance will be difficult with Trump’s ‘America alone’ mottoThe man expected to be Germany’s next chancellor has said Europe must act swiftly to increase its defence capability in the face of a US administration whose motto is moving towards “America alone”, adding: “This is really five minutes to midnight for Europe.”In a wide-ranging press conference after his conservative alliance’s victory in Sunday’s federal election, Friedrich Merz made it clear his focus was on the turbulent geopolitical landscape, saying that although he would seek good ties with the US he was also ready for “the worst-case scenario”. Continue reading...

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81 m. ago Unforgotten theme tune: real life love story behind haunting track

ITV's Unforgotten murder investigation is concluding but there is one other question nagging everyone

Politics

1 hour ago The Guardian view on AI and copyright: creativity should be cherished, not given away | Editorial

The government’s consultation was weighted towards big tech. Now is the time for a rethinkIt’s a seductive promise: let our computers scrape the internet for ideas, images, forms of words, stories, music, jokes and our industry will make your country rich. For a UK government desperate for economic growth, the demands of tech companies for copyright laws to be relaxed – in order that their artificial intelligence (AI) systems can access as much online content as possible without having to pay or seek permission – have been hard to resist. The US and China are the global leaders of this new tech race. But the UK has a chance to compete that ministers are desperate not to miss.To AI businesses, copyright is an irritant. Three years ago, it appeared that their lobbyists were on the verge of getting their way when a government agency, the Intellectual Property Office, recommended an exemption for data mining. This would grant bots free rein and – so the argument...

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1 hour ago Man City given nightmare new 130 charges verdict and told 'most likely outcome'

Manchester City have been hit with 130 charges over alleged breaches of Premier League rules and the club could face 'relegation' over the matter, according to one expert

Politics

2 h. ago Cannibal killer who ate a man's eyeball and part of his brain with Sake sparks outrage

A man who brutally mutilated and ate parts of his victim has been granted conditional release - Tyree Smith killed Angel Gonzalez, but was found not guilty by reason of insanity

Events

2 h. ago Donald Trump refuses to call war criminal Vladimir Putin a dictator despite branding Zelensky same

Asked in the Oval Office if he would characterise Vladimir Putin as a 'dictator', Donald Trump said: 'I don't use those words lightly' - despite branding President Volodymyr Zelensky the same

Politics

2 h. ago Blenheim Palace £2.8m gold toilet 'was stolen in just five minutes in audacious heist'

The raid on the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill, happened during an exhibition in 2019 showcasing the expensive artwork, called 'America'

Economics

2 h. ago Chance of giant asteroid hitting Earth in 2032 falls to 0.0017%

Asteroid 2024 YR4 had reached a 3.1% likelihood of impact but further data has rendered it negligibleIt was a discovery that lead to panic-inducing headlines: a giant asteroid found to be hurtling towards Earth that, while unlikely to wipe out life, could do some serious damage.But now the world can breathe a sigh of relief. After the odds of a future collision rose earlier this year, the likelihood of an impact is now so low as to be negligible. Continue reading...

Events

2 h. ago Jury discharged in trial of former public school hockey coach accused of murdering his wife

The panel of seven men and four women told Mr Justice Choudhury they were deadlocked after spending nine hours and 46 minutes deliberating over the fate of Mohamed Samak.

Sport

2 h. ago Why norovirus spreads on cruise ships as passengers 'drop like flies' after suspected outbreak

The P&O Iona ship was hit with a 'nightmare' wave of illness, but why does norovirus spread like wildfire on cruises?

Science

2 h. ago BBC Escape to the Country couple from Australia left 'speechless' minutes into Wye Valley viewing

Escape to the Country host Sonali Shah was showing a British couple relocating from Tasmania properties in Gloucestershire - before a show 'first'

Politics

2 h. ago No free lunch at Manchester United as Jim Ratcliffe puts squeeze on spending

Football club could also lay off as many as 200 people in Jim Ratcliffe’s latest round of spending cuts

Politics

2 h. ago Aldi will give out free bottles of wine to shoppers in exchange for a review

The supermarket is looking for 10 people to join its new club of exclusive testers

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2 h. ago The Baldwins viewers all say same thing as new reality series airs and fans aren't happy

Alec and Hilaria Baldwin's family reality show has landed as viewers have flocked to social media to share their reactions

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