2 h. ago ‘This country’s gonna fall on its face. There’s nobody coming to save us’: Boston punks Dropkick Murphys take on Maga

Videos of frontman Ken Casey confronting right-wing provocateurs at the band’s gigs have gone viral, attracting new fans and new safety worries. He wants to lower the temperature – and see other bands speaking outBackstage at the Rock la Cauze festival in Victoriaville, Canada, where Boston punk-rock institution Dropkick Murphys are headlining, founding bassist/singer Ken Casey is experiencing an uncharacteristic moment of anxiety.“We have concerns about going back over the border tonight,” he says, gravely – not for the illicit reasons touring musicians usually fear border crossings, but because Casey’s regular on stage rants against Donald Trump have gone viral. “We’re not worried about being arrested,” he adds. “But we have a show in New York tomorrow. Are we gonna get harassed or held up? We used to come over that border and they’d be, ‘Dropkicks! Come right through!’ But what’s it going to be like now?” Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Wallabies fall short of huge comeback in Rugby Championship defeat by Pumas

Fast-finishing Australia lose 28-26 to Argentina in SydneyJoe Schmidt’s side pay price for conceding 13 penalties With their backs to the wall again after an error strewn hour had left them 18 points behind, the Wallabies looked forlornly to the Allianz Stadium grandstands and saw Rugby Australia boss Phil Waugh sitting with John Howard. Surely this was the omen they needed to emulate the former Prime Minister’s famous “Lazarus with a triple-bypass” comeback.Joe Schmidt’s side have a reputation for rising from the ashes with last-gasp victories. They beat England in November with a last-play roll of the dice and they shocked Argentina last week with a try in overtime. Today, in another rousing fightback before 41,912 in Sydney, they clawed their way back to trail 28-26 with seconds left on the clock. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago The humiliating journey home: Mandelson’s fall from grace – and what awaits him in UK

Peter Mandelson’s career has been defined by comebacks, but his fall from grace over Epstein may mark the end of the road for the Labour grandee

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1 week ago Strictly Come Dancing's Nadiya Bychkova 'paralysed' fears after horror rehearsal fall

Strictly star Nadiya Bychkova has opened up about her horrifying fall during rehearsals that left her thinking her career was over

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1 week ago Strictly Come Dancing's Nadiya Bychkova feared she was paralysed after horror fall in rehearsals saw her rushed to hospital

The professional dancer, 35, was training in north London when she injured her back so badly that crew members were forced to call an ambulance.

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1 week ago Gary Neville's big Man Utd transfer concern rings true again as ‘talented boy’ speaks out

Manchester United signings have continued to fall short over the past decade and Manuel Ugarte has come out and confessed that his level is not where it needs to be despite reuniting with Ruben Amorim

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3 w. ago Everton fans arrive at new stadium, Rangers in trouble at St Mirren – matchday live

Latest news before the afternoon kick-offsCrystal Palace v Nottingham Forest | Everton v BrightonTense meeting awaits at Selhurst | Mail Matchday liveDavid Moyes likened moving into the Hill Dickinson Stadium to a “new romance” for Everton and the aesthetics are certainly nice when it comes to the architecture and engineering. Will supporters fall head over heels in love like they did, over the decades, with Goodison Park?A long marriage has a lot to do with how the team is and what team we put on the pitch over the years to come. Can we make that marriage last with the supporters and everybody at the club? I think that’s the next bit. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Everton fans arrive at new stadium, heat on Martin as Rangers face St Mirren – matchday live

Latest news before the afternoon kick-offsToday’s live matches | Mail Matchday liveDavid Moyes likened moving into the Hill Dickinson Stadium to a “new romance” for Everton and the aesthetics are certainly nice when it comes to the architecture and engineering. Will supporters fall head over heels in love like they did, over the decades, with Goodison Park?A long marriage has a lot to do with how the team is and what team we put on the pitch over the years to come. Can we make that marriage last with the supporters and everybody at the club? I think that’s the next bit. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Christian Girl Autumn explained as 'Queen of Fall' makes viral comeback

Christian Girl Autumn has been taking the Internet by storm once more as 'Queen of Fall' influencer makes a dramatic comeback. But what does the trend mean and where does it come from?

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