74 m. ago Crufts 2025 winner crowned as disgruntled fans blast decision as 'absolute joke'

The dog beat more than 18,000 pooches from around the world competing over four days to claim the top award

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81 m. ago Farcical failures for Bundesliga big boys underline European pressures | Andy Brassell

Bayern Munich were shocked at home by Bochum, but they still strengthened their hand after Leverkusen lost againAfter all the big moments, the daring comebacks, the thrilling crescendos, it felt like they had finally run out of road. Having both been substituted, Florian Wirtz and Jeremie Frimpong sat on the visitors’ bench at the Allianz Arena as time ticked down, a seat apart, both yelling, maybe at each other, maybe just into the ether. Finally Wirtz covered his face with his hands.Of all the images of last week’s all-German Champions League last-16 match between Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen, this was the one that stuck. Frustration is to be expected, particularly in the dying embers of a bad defeat against a domestic and European rival, but this was something that we have rarely seen from Xabi Alonso’s Leverkusen. Setbacks happen, but he and his players have always maintained their poise, knowing that their path is the right one and that an answer is coming. This time? May...

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87 m. ago Former SNP minister on Flynn: 'I would not be tempted to follow a leader who acts that way'

‘You can’t beat the lived experience of the women who walk up and down Holyrood every day’

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2 h. ago Manchester United under pressure to stay in Europe, admits Christian Eriksen

Europa League last-16 return with Sociedad is ‘massive’Backs compatriot Rasmus Højlund to end goal droughtChristian Eriksen has admitted that there is “massive pressure” on Manchester United to beat Real Sociedad on Thursday in order to keep alive their hopes of playing European football next season.United enter the Europa League last-16 second leg at Old Trafford with the tie poised at 1-1 after last week’s game at the Anoeta Stadium. After Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Arsenal in the Premier League United are 14th on 34 points, 11 behind Aston Villa in seventh – the last place that may earn a Europa Conference place, depending on who wins the domestic cups. United are out of both. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago The tragic tale of the conjoined twin who kept a major secret from his sister for decades

Lori and George Schappell, born in Pennsylvania in 1961, were the world's oldest conjoined twins - but George had kept a secret from his sister for the majority of his life. 

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2 h. ago What you DIDN'T see at the Dancing On Ice final: From the team's emotional moment on the ice to Stephen Mulhern's cheeky joke

The shock upset saw the Coronation Street star narrowly beat favourites Michaela Strachan and Mark Hanretty in what could be the the ITV show's last ever final.

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2 h. ago Carl Fogarty's daughter Danielle is 'back living in a nightmare' after her home is burgled for a second time

The influencer, 32 - who is the daughter of I'm A Celeb's Carl Fogarty and sister of Love Island star Claudia Fogarty - took to Instagram to share the news alongside a snap of a broken window.

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3 h. ago BBC Morning Live's Kym Marsh shares 'mistake' which led to terrifying incident

Her BBC co-star Gethin Jones said he felt 'really, really bad'

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3 h. ago Voices: There’s nothing ‘ridiculous’ about your Englishness, Rishi

As a bad-faith debate about the former prime minister’s heritage shows little sign of abating, Serena Barker-Singh says it’s proof that the country is not ready for a grown-up discussion about national identity

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4 h. ago I was crying, anxious, exhausted – why did no one warn me about the new

After weeks of looking forward to getting a cat, I was shocked at how miserable I was with Leo on the scene. But many cat and dog owners struggle to copeAs I sat on the sofa with my sister, my gorgeous and affectionate new cat ambled between us, purring. That’s when I finally had a meltdown. Weeks of anxiety had come to a head and, exhausted, I told her I was considering whether I should give my new housemate back.Leo wasn’t the problem. With just three legs but a huge heart, he was the ideal pet for me. He was a little nervous, often hiding under the bed, but he was incredibly sweet-natured. This had not been a rash decision either. I had spent a long time thinking through all the ramifications and responsibilities of owning a pet, and felt well prepared. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Marc Cucurella: Chelsea star emerges as a scoring force amid attacking crisis to further highlight importance

Enzo Maresca’s late tactical tweak reaped its reward as Chelsea beat Leicester to bolster their Champions League hopes

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6 h. ago Brother 'embarrassed for sister' after video showed her helping mum change £700K will

Eight days before their mother died, Lisa Baverstock guided mother Margaret's hand to disinherit brother John - he has now told of his disbelief after footage of the moment emerged

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7 h. ago When can Liverpool win the Premier League? Likely date as title edges closer to Anfield

Liverpool's gap at the top of the Premier League widened over the weekend after they beat Southampton and Arsenal drew with Manchester United and they could be confirmed as champions soon

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8 h. ago 'He made a bad mistake but at the end of the day I’ve got a sentence for life as well'

Niall Peak was jailed for 16 years after he pushed Rob Harris down the stairs of a nightclub

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12 h. ago Kim Kardashian shares rare photos to celebrate gal pal's birthday while ignoring ex Kanye West's horrific post

The 44-year-old SKIMS CEO celebrated Simone Harouche, whom she met at age 11, but she stayed publicly silent about her ex-husband's shocking KKK post.

Culture

12 h. ago Sarah Michelle Gellar emerges in Paris amid secrecy around Buffy sister Michelle Trachtenberg's funeral

Sarah Michelle Gellar emerged in France over the weekend for Balenciaga's fall/winter 2025-2026 Paris Fashion Week show.

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13 h. ago Demna dials down theatrics for a more saleable vision of Balenciaga at Paris Fashion Week

Balenciaga is no stranger to spectacle, but this season, Demna played a different game—one of precision, control, and quiet defiance

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14 h. ago People with a Blue Badge urged to claim £195 as rule change could catch people out

A change to road tax is set to come into effect from next month - but Blue Badge holders could be exempt from the fee, which can cost up to £195 a year

Economics

15 h. ago Dancing On Ice's fate could be sealed in 'days' as bosses make final decisions on show

Coronation Street star Sam Aston was crowned the winner of Dancing On Ice in a nail-biting finale which saw him beat stiff competition from fellow celebs Michaela Strachan and Anton Ferdinand

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16 h. ago Kim Kardashian shares rare throwbacks as she celebrates gal pal's birthday

The 44-year-old SKIMS CEO originally met Simone Harouche at age 11 and she has styled her as well as her four sisters and momager Kris Jenner

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