1 hour ago Will Fish chips in with vital goal for Cardiff after Wrexham fail to fire in derby

After more than 21 years without ­facing one another, Cardiff had to wait a little longer to reacquaint themselves with their Welsh rivals, as Wrexham completely failed to turn up for the first half. The ­Bluebirds’ victory came as little of a shock, if anything their progress to the ­quarter‑finals should have been far easier.Yousef Salech put the League One side into a first-half lead, but Cardiff missed numerous chances to ­finish off the derby before it began in ­earnest. Wrexham joined the tie in the second half; substitute ­Kieffer Moore equalised, but it was Will Fish who settled the match for the visitors. Continue reading...

Events

3 h. ago Pope reaffirms dialogue with Jews as he marks 60th anniversary of a key document

Pope Leo XIV has marked the 60th anniversary of the landmark Vatican document that revolutionized the Catholic Church’s relations with Jews

Culture

3 h. ago Dressed for revenge: How Nicole Kidman, Princess Diana and Lady Gaga got their own back after painful splits

Nicole Kidman is the latest in a long line of strong women to get their own back in a killer revenge dress after a painful split

Politics

3 h. ago How Nicole Kidman, Princess Diana and Lady Gaga got their own back after painful splits

Nicole Kidman is the latest in a long line of strong women to get their own back in a killer revenge dress after a painful split

Politics

4 h. ago Tech school student sues campus, saying toxic fumes from construction made her go into labor 16 weeks early

Several students and a math instructor at Ozarks Technical Community College also reported feeling sick from strong chemical fumes during campus construction, according to the lawsuit

Society

5 h. ago The Guardian view on state failure: Britain’s crisis is not just one of investment, but also of upkeep | Editorial

Fixing prisons, hospitals and local councils means rejecting austerity’s logic and recognising that state spending builds competence, not wasteThe fiasco over the accidental release of Hadush Kebatu, who was serving a sentence for sexual assault and due to be deported from HMP Chelmsford, is a symptom of a wider problem. What ails the British state is that it has built, and is building, what it cannot seem to maintain.A decade of attrition has hollowed out public services to the extent that they struggle to function coherently or plan beyond the next crisis. Under the Tories, state spending grew by just over 1% a year – well below the long-run trend of 2.6% per year. This hides the fact that Britain’s fiscal story since 2010 has been an emphasis on capital spending that sends ministers reaching for hard hats, but doesn’t keep the lights on. However, investment without maintenance is just decay.Do you have an opinion on the issues raised in this article? If you wo...

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5 h. ago The Guardian view on press freedom in Italy: at a low ebb on Giorgia Meloni’s watch | Editorial

The professional environment for journalists taking on powerful interests is worsening in a polarised climateThe so-called anni di piombo (years of lead) remain a dark memory for Italians of a certain age. The semi-normalisation of political terrorism and mafia hits in the 1970s and 80s blighted civic life, and that brutal past continues to haunt the present. Forty-five years after the fact, a retired police officer has just been arrested in relation to the mafia killing in 1980 of Piersanti Mattarella, the then president of Sicily.Unsurprisingly, given that history, the blowing up of a car belonging to one of Italy’s most famous investigative journalists has prompted an urgent and angst-ridden debate. Sigfrido Ranucci, who hosts a prime-time show on Rai, Italy’s state broadcaster, is known for presenting hard-hitting investigations into political corruption and organised crime. Earlier this month, a powerful bomb almost destroyed his black Mercedes, which was parked ...

Politics

5 h. ago SFA ‘to SCRAP performance school network’ which helped develop the likes of Scotland hero Billy Gilmour

THE SFA are to pull the plug on the seven-strong network of performance schools which helped develop Scotland heroes such as Billy Gilmour, it's being reported. Specialist partnerships between schools and Scotland's governing body across Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh, Falkirk, Glasgow, Kilmarnock and Motherwell have been operating since 2012 to support the development of talented youngsters between the S1 and S4...

Economics

5 h. ago David Law sets sights on becoming first Scot in 20 years to secure DP World Tour step up as No 1

Aberdonian out to back up his two wins on HotelPlanner Tour this season with a strong sign off

Society

5 h. ago Tech school student sued campus, saying toxic fumes from construction made her go into labor 16 weeks early

Several students and a math instructor at Ozarks Technical Community College also reported feeling sick from strong chemical fumes during campus construction, according to the lawsuit

Society

5 h. ago Borthwick rips up script with move to hybrids that could lead to Pollock on wing

Head coach may also consider playing Ben Earl at centreMarcus Smith left out of matchday 23 to face AustraliaSteve Borthwick is considering playing his fast rising back-rower Henry Pollock on the wing at some stage this autumn as he seeks fresh impetus in all areas before the looming November Tests. The England head coach says he wants his side to hit the ground running against Australia this weekend and may also start Ben Earl at centre this season.England’s team to face the Wallabies has already had a significant makeover with Tommy Freeman starting in midfield and no place for either Marcus Smith or Ollie Lawrence in the matchday 23. No fewer than six British & Irish Lions players, including Pollock, have been named on the bench with Bath’s 22-year-old flanker Guy Pepper, the Leicester prop Joe Heyes and the Sale wing Tom Roebuck all starting. Continue reading...

Politics

5 h. ago Lutz Pfannenstiel appointment aligns with Jimmy Thelin's vision as struggling Aberdeen boss desperate for reprieve

The Dons boss has held talks with the incoming German and is confident they will have a strong working relationship

Politics

6 h. ago Newsboy's horse racing selections for Wednesday's four meetings, including Nottingham Nap

Newsboy expects his Nap, Ice Max, to prove too strong for his rivals in the 2.47 at Nottingham, and reckons Rock N Roll Pinkie can deliver another victory later on the same card (3.47)

Politics

7 h. ago Bill Gates softens stance on climate change stating it ‘will not lead to humanity’s demise’

The Microsoft founder and billionaire claimed that people will be able to ‘live and thrive in most places on Earth for the foreseeable future’

Politics

8 h. ago Football's first SKYSCRAPER stadium? Design for Saudi Arabia's 46,000

The dubious footage shows the Gulf state's Neom Sky Stadium, expected to sit more than 1,000 feet above ground level in a city which is yet to be built called The Line.

Events

8 h. ago Trump’s third term? Don’t laugh. He’s never let the rules stop him before | Arwa Mahdawi

He has floated the idea more than once – and his inner circle is already gaming it out. The US constitution might say no, but Trump has a habit of finding his way around even the biggest obstaclesLet me tell you a secret about the US constitution: it’s just a piece of paper. It’s not immutable law created by a higher being. It was made by men, it’s been amended by men, and it can be destroyed by men. It’s only as strong as the institutions that uphold it – institutions which Donald Trump has been systematically weakening as he expands his executive power.I say this because there are still lots of people who have faith that the constitution can stop the US from gradually turning into an electoral autocracy like Hungary. There are still people so drunk on American exceptionalism that they think it’s ludicrous to believe Trump might seek a third term, because such a move is explicitly outlawed by the 22nd amendment of the constitution. Continue reading...

Politics

8 h. ago Family ordered to build huge fence so neighbours don't have to look at 'overbearing' glass and timber 6ft 'super

Llinos Ndlovu and her husband, from Monmouth, Wales, constructed the building without planning permission in September 2023.

Politics

9 h. ago Walk 100 miles in November to support good mental health for all

The Mental Health Foundation is inviting people to embrace the crisp air, get outside, and walk.

Politics

9 h. ago Michelle Obama reveals she and Barack avoid talking to each other in strange bid to keep romance strong

Michelle has lifted the lid on her date nights with Barack, revealing that the pair avoid talking to each other during the day so that they have things to chat about when they sit down for dinner.

Politics

10 h. ago Hot Chocolate set for massive comeback as lead vocalist Kennie Simon signs with Airdrie music label

Kennie is now set to launch a brand-new album with the independent label Hurricane Records.

Politics