97 m. ago Nicola Sturgeon believes in John Swinney's 'secret plan' for independence

Nicola Sturgeon says it is right for John Swinney to set the bar high for next year’s election campaign

Politics

2 h. ago Man City get Erling Haaland boost as Norway make Sverre Nypan call

Erling Haaland is leaving international duty early and the striker will be fresh for Manchester City when Premier League action resumes next weekend.

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3 h. ago In Venezuela’s ‘darkest hours’, will peace prize boost opposition or backfire?

María Corina Machado’s Nobel award puts focus on country but analysts doubt it will produce democratic changeIn March 2019 as a nationwide blackout plunged Venezuela into darkness, hundreds of citizens huddled on a basketball court in the city of Maracaibo to hear their leader promise to guide them out of the gloom.“We are, quite literally, living through our darkest hour. But these are also the brightest of times,” María Corina Machado told supporters as they used mobile phones to illuminate the night. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago The 'secret' city centre haven that was once overgrown and neglected

An eyesore in the heart of the city was transformed into a thriving green space

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3 h. ago Nico Gonzalez is undergoing a Man City transformation and can take Rodri inspiration

It is taking time for Nico Gonzalez to fully get to grips with a new role at Manchester City but there is time for him to get there.

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3 h. ago Nicola Sturgeon says she believes John Swinney if he says he has a secret plan

The former first minister received a standing ovation from SNP members in the main hall of the party’s conference in Aberdeen.

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3 h. ago Crystal Palace: Steve Parish reveals why Marc Guehi did not join Liverpool after summer move collapsed

Former Chelsea centre-back was denied a big move at the last minute

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4 h. ago Music stars from across the world bring spectacular show to Cardiff

The Cardiff Music City Festival has many amazing acts

Culture

4 h. ago New Jersey declares state of emergency as nor'easter approaches

A nor'easter is churning up the East Coast, prompting New Jersey to declare a state of emergency

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4 h. ago Ian Watkins' full appalling story from famous rock star to being killed in 'Monster Mansion' prison

Ian Watkins was the singer of rock band Lostprophets, but he had a dark secret

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4 h. ago Man visiting world's 'most remote city' says 'snipers will kill you' if you make one error

A YouTuber who visits some of the most dangerous places in the world describes a ‘lawless’ city as the closest thing to hell in a bleak video which was the ‘hardest’ he’s ever made

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4 h. ago Jade review – pop’s quirkiest star transcends manufactured past

Brighton Centre Fans sing along to debut album at synth-laden show that showcases former Little Mix singer’s appealing, unvarnished and at times deeply odd schtickHarry Styles aside, the solo careers of former members of TV talent show-manufactured bands seldom grip the public imagination. They usually follow certain rules – either an attempt at a toughened-up R&B sound, replete with at least one single featuring a guest appearance by an American rapper, or a lunge towards “grownup” Radio 2-friendly smooth pop-rock territory – and they usually amount to a dimly remembered placeholder, the sight and sound of someone gamely killing time in the years before the inevitable reunion tour.It’s a state of affairs that makes the idiosyncratic path thus far followed by Little Mix’s Jade Thirlwall oddly invigorating. She’s certainly not above doing the kind of things that former talent show band members are wont to do, among them loudly underlining that she’s no longer subject to the media...

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5 h. ago WSL: Arsenal v Brighton, Liverpool v Manchester City and more – matchday live

⚽ News, live scores and results from today’s action⚽ Spurs’ positivity under Ho | Email us with your thoughtsGareth Taylor will be looking to impress against his former club this afternoon as Liverpool host Manchester City at Anfield. Taylor was sacked by City in March and is still yet to win a WSL game with Liverpool.Ahead of the game, Taylor told Sky Sports: “There’s a certain amount of loyalty with my coaching history. I’m not a religious person, but this way and this style is like my religion. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Nottingham Forest next manager favourite emerges as Ange Postecoglou pressure grows

Former Tottenham boss is under massive scrutiny already after dismal winless start to his City Ground tenure

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6 h. ago Two Man City teenagers might be competing for one place in Pep Guardiola's squad

Manchester City have two teenage centre-backs out on loan this season and there could be room in the squad for one of them next season.

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6 h. ago Army horse that bolted through central London enjoying quiet retirement

Army horse that bolted through central London enjoying quiet retirement  Yahoo

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6 h. ago Coach 'devastated' as Cardiff City star suffers 'serious' injury in training incident

The loan striker has suffered another setback and this time it is deemed "serious"

Events

6 h. ago Urgent calls for debt relief as study shows health and education cuts in developing world

Influential economists want replenishment of funds and new ways to define countries in need before this week’s IMF and World Bank meetingsTop economists are demanding urgent action on debt relief in Washington this week, as analysis from the campaign group Debt Justice shows struggling governments are cutting back on health and education.As finance ministers and central bankers gather for the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank annual meetings, influential experts including the Nobel laureate Joseph Stiglitz, and leading economists Mariana Mazzucato and Jayati Ghosh, are urging them to “turn debt into hope”. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago WSL: Chelsea v Tottenham, Everton v Manchester United and more – matchday live

⚽ News, buildup and discussion before the day’s action⚽ Spurs’ positivity under Ho | Email us with your thoughtsGareth Taylor will be looking to impress against his former club this afternoon as Liverpool host Manchester City at Anfield. Taylor was sacked by City in March and is still yet to win a WSL game with Liverpool.Ahead of the game, Taylor told Sky Sports: “There’s a certain amount of loyalty with my coaching history. I’m not a religious person, but this way and this style is like my religion. Continue reading...

Sport

7 h. ago Inside Royal Family's secret escape tunnel that left palace 'livid' after it was exposed

After a secret tunnel, once used by the Royal Family, beneath London became public knowledge, palace officials were reportedly left totally 'livid' at the breach

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