10 h. ago Britain's oldest Second World War veteran dies aged 110: Donald Rose survived D

Donald Rose, who died yesterday at 110, was born on Christmas Eve in 1914 and was just 25 when he signed up to fight on the front line in the Second World War.

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33 h. ago World's oldest toy retailer announces 29 store closures amid 'challenging' UK market

Established in 1760, Hamleys has been in business for more than 265 years and holds the Guinness World Record for the oldest toy retailer globally.

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33 h. ago Popular toy store announces 29 store closures after profits take a hit

Established in 1760, Hamleys has been in business for more than 265 years and holds the Guinness World Record for the oldest toy retailer globally.

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39 h. ago 30 years after the Srebrenica massacre, ‘never again’ is a slogan as empty as it is old

Thirty years since Srebrenica, the second genocide of the 90s, it is clear that ‘never again’ is a slogan as empty as it is old, our world affairs editor Sam Kiley writes

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42 h. ago The anniversary of Srebrenica is a moment to remember that looking away is not an option

Thirty years since Srebrenica, the second genocide of the 90s, it is clear that ‘never again’ is a slogan as empty as it is old, our world affairs editor Sam Kiley writes

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47 h. ago Katie Taylor hails third Amanda Serrano fight as ‘highlight’ of career

The 39-year-old will defend her title as undisputed world light-welterweight champion in New York on Friday night.

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54 h. ago Djokovic’s dilemma: can he really beat Sinner and Alcaraz in same grand slam?

The 38-year-old is still the main threat to world’s top two and Wimbledon is his best chance of surviving physical test against the bestLess than two hours after his bruising four-set victory over Flavio Cobolli, which sent him through to a men’s record 14th semi-final at the tournament of his dreams, Novak Djokovic’s mind had already cast forward to the monumental challenge ahead. “Sinner and Alcaraz, we know they’re the dominant force right now in tennis,” said Djokovic. “If I want to at least go a step further, I have to beat the No 1 in the world and eventually play Alcaraz in the final.”This was, of course, a slight faux pas from the 24-time grand slam champion, but it was also revealing. While the winner of Djokovic’s upcoming semi-final duel with Jannik Sinner will probably face Carlos Alcaraz, the two-time defending champion who just won at Roland Garros for a second year in a row does have another match to win first. Alcaraz will take on Taylor Fritz, the fifth seed, in the...

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62 h. ago Owen Farrell to make Lions tour debut in last chance for players to stake Test claims

Farrell among replacements against invitational XVBeirne leads Lions against former Aus-NZ Test playersOwen Farrell will feature in his first game of the British & Irish Lions tour on Saturday after being picked on the bench against an invitational XV comprising players from Australia and New Zealand in what will be the touring team’s final game before next week’s first Test.The 33-year-old last played international rugby at the 2023 Rugby World Cup before stepping away from Test rugby to “prioritise his and his family’s mental wellbeing” but is now set to play his 19th game for the Lions across four tours. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Aryna Sabalenka reveals she was ready to 'book tickets to leave Wimbledon' before quarter

The world number one was left stunned by 37-year-old Laura Siegemund in the early stages of the match

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4 d. ago João Pedro leaves it to Chelsea fans to celebrate after double against old side | Sid Lowe

The £60m Brazilian scored both goals but showed no emotion as Fluminense were his first club in his homelandThis time last week, João Pedro was on a Brazilian beach; now he’s in the Club World Cup final, handed a standing ovation by old fans and new. The 23-year-old forward had been on holiday in Rio de Janeiro when they called to say his £60m transfer to Chelsea had been completed and could he come straight here.Two days and a single training session later, he made his debut in Philadelphia, more than 4,000 miles north of home, a promising glimpse of a future. Four days after that, he was given his first start in New Jersey. It took 18 minutes to get a glorious goal. By the time he headed off, an hour in, he had another. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Life Cycle of a Moth by Rowe Irvin review – captivating story of maternal love and male violence

A daughter is brought up isolated from the world in this tender debut novel from an exciting talentIn the woodland, beyond the fence, inside the old forester’s hut, Maya and Daughter live in a world of rituals. The fence is secured with “Keep-Safes” – fingernails, Daughter’s first teeth, the umbilical cord that once joined them – to protect them from intruders. While their days are filled with chores, setting traps for rabbits and gathering firewood, every night they play a game they call “This-and-That”, in which they take it in turns to choose an activity – hair-brushing, dancing, copying – before saying their “sorrys and thank yous” in the bed they share.From the beginning of British author Rowe Irvin’s captivating debut novel, it is clear that Maya has created this life for herself and her daughter – who calls her mother “Myma” – as a refuge from the brutality of the world beyond the fence’s perimeter. Irvin’s tale switches between two narrative strands: present-day chapters nar...

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4 d. ago Mummy pulled some strings! Nicole Kidman's nepo baby daughter Sunday Rose stars in her own Omega commercial after her famous mother has been face of the brand for over a decade

Nicole Kidman's daughter Sunday Rose is becoming a regular in the modelling world at just 17 years old.

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7 d. ago Estevao Willian was really something in clash with Chelsea – Cole Palmer

The highly rated 18-year-old winger scored a superb goal for Palmeiras in the Club World Cup last-eight match.

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8 d. ago Kyle Walker close to agreeing shock £5m move to Premier League club as he nears Man City exit

The 35-year-old has hopes of making the World Cup squad next summer and wants to reach a century of England caps before calling time on his career, currently sitting at 96.

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9 d. ago Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom finally break silence on split after nine

The pair began dating in 2016 and got engaged on Valentine's Day 2019, before welcoming their daughter four-year-old daughter Daisy Dove into the world.

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9 d. ago Diogo Jota dead: Everything we know from what caused fatal crash to reason for car trip

Diogo Jota died in the early hours of Thursday morning to leave the footballing world in mourning at the loss of the 28-year-old, who was a husband and father to three young children

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9 d. ago Diogo Jota death sparks calls from Liverpool fans for 'ultimate gesture' from club

The football world is in a state of mourning after the 28-year-old died alongside his brother Andre Silva, 26.

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1 week ago Katie Boulter’s grand slam woes go on with disappointing loss at Wimbledon

The 28-year-old lost 6-7 (7) 6-2 6-1 to world number 101 Solana Sierra in the second round.

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1 week ago Fred Sirieix's Olympian daughter, Andrea, drops out of World Championships after opening up on her mental health struggles in heartbreaking statement: 'I'm getting all the help I need'

Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix has pulled out of this year's diving World Championships in Singapore due to 'mental blocks'. The 20-year-old Olympic bronze medal winner shared an update.

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1 week ago “All those brave men and women who didn’t come home”: Local WWII Veteran, 104, Shares Wisdom in Tribute to Fallen Comrades

In honour of Armed Forces Day, a 104-year-old Second World War veteran from Worcestershire and his loved ones are sharing his story, in hopes of keeping the memories of fallen soldiers alive.

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