67 m. ago Six great reads: the ‘misogyny slop ecosystem’, Attenborough at 99, and the pain of Ticketmaster

Need something brilliant to read this weekend? Here are six of our favourite pieces from the last seven days Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Man City transfer blow as Florian Wirtz 'agrees' to summer move

Latest Manchester City transfer news and gossip with an update on Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz

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9 h. ago Gary Neville explains plan for Salford City following £15m takeover alongside David Beckham

Gary Neville has spoken for the first time since he and David Beckham lead a new consortium in a takeover of Salford City

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9 h. ago Lewis Ferguson left out by Bologna as Champions League hopes take major blow in Coppa Italia final rehearsal

Scotland midfielder rested as Rossoblu have one eye on final

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12 h. ago Rickie Fowler slaps down critics of his PGA Championship invite as he tackles 'overrated' tag

The American fan favourite has been handed a ticket into next week’s second Major of the season at the Philadelphia Cricket Club.

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13 h. ago The Guardian view on the impact of Trump’s film tariffs: a disaster movie waiting to happen | Editorial

The US president’s proposed levies will badly hit the UK industry just as it is recovering from a series of blowsBarbieland, the Emerald City and a galaxy far, far away were all built – at least in part – at film studios just outside London. Now the UK film industry has come crashing down to earth with Donald Trump’s threat to impose 100% tariffs on all movies “produced in foreign lands”. “Hollywood is being destroyed,” Mr Trump announced, like an action hero on a mission. “Other nations have stolen our movie industry.” In the UK the news was met with warnings that the British film sector would be “wiped out” by such a “knock-out blow”. Brian Cox, the Succession star, called the proposed tariffs “an absolute disaster”. Roll the opening credits.Mr Trump has a point. New instalments of Marvel’s Avengers and Spider-Man are filming around London this summer. No wonder the president wants “MOVIES MADE IN AMERICA, AGAIN!” The UK’s generous tax incentives, skills base and state-of-the-art ...

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14 h. ago Manchester United's No.7 shirt curse explained as Mason Mount finally shows his true colours

Mason Mount was the hero for Man United as they booked a spot in this season's Europa League final - against Tottenham Hotspur.

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14 h. ago Tonight's rugby news as Faletau told he still has Lions chance and 'devastated' star suffers crushing blow

The latest headlines from Wales and around the world

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14 h. ago Blow to UK tourists as Canary Islands loses Blue Flag beaches in 2025 awards

The full list of Blue Flag beaches in the Canary Islands

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14 h. ago Seraphites, Wolves, zombies: unpacking the factions at war in The Last of Us S2

Season two takes part in the battleground of post-apocalyptic Seattle

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14 h. ago Emmerdale star Laura Norton faces 'ticking time bomb' over children's condition 'no one's heard of'

The actress and her former Emmerdale star husband are looking for a cure after both their children were diagnosed with the same syndrome

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15 h. ago UEFA make decision on Man United and Tottenham's Europa League final amid calls for game to be MOVED from Bilbao as tens of thousands of fans plan to flood to Spain for just 53,000 tickets

Both Premier League sides booked their tickets on Thursday night, seeing out second leg victories after strong performances in their first legs, despite their inconsistent league form.

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15 h. ago Airline staff member explains why you should never drink coffee on a plane

A flight attendant has shared the reason they never drink coffee or tea onboard planes, and it might make you think twice before doing it too

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16 h. ago Man United medals for Europa League explained amid Marcus Rashford and Antony absences

Marcus Rashford and Antony could still end the season as Europa League winners - despite being away from Manchester United - thanks to UEFA's medal rules

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16 h. ago Plastics in everyday objects may disrupt sleep in same way as caffeine, study finds

Findings show for first time how plastic chemicals throw off the body’s internal clock by up to 17 minutesChemicals in everyday plastics may disrupt the body’s natural 24-hour sleep-wake cycle and circadian rhythm in a way similar to coffee, which increases the risk of sleep disorders, diabetes, immune problems, and cancer, new in vitro research shows.The study looked at chemicals extracted from a PVC medical feeding tube and a polyurethane hydration pouch, like those used by long distance runners. PVC and polyurethanes are also used in everything from kids toys to food packaging to furniture. Continue reading...

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16 h. ago Striking Birmingham bin workers blow up giant inflatable rat at 'mega picket' blocking depot in city blighted by rodents and mountains of rubbish as industrial action rumbles on

The group of around 200 let off flares and blew up a giant inflatable rat at the rally - a nod to the giant rats which are said to have invaded the country's second city as rubbish piles high.

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17 h. ago Dundee Utd reduce Aberdeen ticket allocation for Tannadice Premiership finale after bottle and coin flashpoints

Missiles thrown the last time the Dons were at Tannadice has resulted in the travelling support being slashed for Premiership showdown

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17 h. ago DWP sending letters to thousands of people ahead of key benefit being axed

Households claiming income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) still need to be moved to Universal Credit - we explain when you'll likely receive a letter from the DWP in the post

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18 h. ago Barcelona XI vs Real Madrid: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup, injury latest for El Clasico

Barcelona can deliver a fatal blow to Real Madrid’s LaLiga title hopes this weekend

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18 h. ago Simon Armitage: ‘Our pace of life is unhelpful to nature, it’s burning it up’

Exclusive: Poet laureate says new book, inspired by wildlife at Cornish garden, is a plea for humans to slow down and reflectHis new poems celebrate the extraordinary homes of the creatures tucked away, usually out of sight, within the verdant nooks and crannies of the Lost Gardens of Heligan.But during a stroll with the Guardian around the sub-tropical garden on the south coast of Cornwall, the poet laureate, Simon Armitage, explained how the pieces could also be taken as a plea for humans to slow down, think about the damage we are causing to the natural world and, hopefully, do something about it. Continue reading...

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