30 m. ago Egypt and Iran ask Fifa to prevent LGBTQ+ Pride celebration at World Cup 2026 match

Egypt’s football body says Pride event would clash with valuesIran raises objections to plans organised by local Seattle groupEgypt and Iran are calling on football’s governing body to intervene in the LGBTQ+ Pride celebration planned to coincide with their group stage match in Seattle at the 2026 World Cup.Egypt’s Football Association (EFA) said on Tuesday it had sent a letter to Fifa urging them to prevent any LGBTQ+ Pride-related activities during the national team’s match against Iran next June. Continue reading...

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47 m. ago The US is not just Europe’s unwilling ally, but an adversary steeped in far

Don’t say you weren’t warned: Trump’s new national security strategy seeks to destroy liberal democracy as we know itOn the same day that Donald Trump received his made-to-order “peace prize” from his newest pal, Fifa president “Johnny” Infantino, his administration published an equally gaudy national security strategy. The relatively short document oozes Trump and Trumpism. It starts out with the typically modest claim that the president has brought “our nation – and the world – back from the brink of catastrophe and disaster”.Even if the strategy mostly formalises the ongoing actions and statements of Trump and his administration, it should be heeded as a warning for the world, and Europe in particular.Cas Mudde is the Stanley Wade Shelton UGAF professor of international affairs at the University of Georgia, and author of The Far Right Today Continue reading...

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61 m. ago Atlantic's biggest ever great white shark surfaces as boffins hope he'll lead them to secret breeding ground

The 1,600-pound apex predator has been tagged by researchers and is being tracked as it migrates back to warmer waters off Florida and Georgia

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78 m. ago Scots security expert warns Prince Harry is prime target for terrorists without armed protection

The Royal and VIP executive committee has launched a fresh risk assessment of Harry's security when he next visits the UK with a decision expected next month.

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79 m. ago 'I couldn't get upstairs without gasping for air — and the truth was devastating'

Sophie Zenonos, a gym fanatic from Basildon, Essex, claims doctors "fobbed her off" with antibiotics when she first experienced shortness of breath, a persistent cough and fatigue

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3 h. ago Ariana Grande's family members express concern for Wicked: For Good star

Ariana Grande's fans said the singer appeared to have lost a lot of weight when they saw her promote Wicked: For Good recently — but she since reassured her following

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4 h. ago ANDREW NEIL: A new security plan reveals what Trump really thinks about Europe

Donald Trump to Europe: 'You're on your own, losers. Bye!' That's the blunt message at the heart of his administration's new National Security Strategy.

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5 h. ago Sky Sports blasted by furious EFL fans who were left unable to watch games after broadcaster CRASHES

Supporters had sat down to watch Tuesday evening's matches across the Championship, League One, League Two and the EFL Trophy, offered via the broadcaster's Sky Sports+ channel.

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5 h. ago Thousands of asylum claims unresolved after three years, damning spending watchdog analysis finds

Ballooning backlog of asylum appeals is fuelled by shortage of immigration judges and lack of legal aid, national audit office finds

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6 h. ago Coronation Street fans ‘spot huge clue’ major character will be killed off after 49 years onscreen in Corriedale special

CORONATION Street viewers think the end is nigh for Tracy Barlow and have pieced together clues to prove their point. Fans of the ITV soap believed the character would be killed off following an ominous conversation with her dad on Monday's episode combined with clues in the 'Corriedale' teaser trailer. Coronation Street and Emmerdale come together next month for a...

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6 h. ago Thomas Frank welcomes home momentum and plays down Dominic Solanke fears

Second-half penalties by Mohammed Kudus and Xavi Simons against Slavia Prague helped Tottenham secure back-to-back home wins.

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6 h. ago Chelsea fans turn on Enzo Maresca for ‘baffling’ substitutions in Champions League defeat to Serie A strugglers Atalanta

CHELSEA fans were left furious with head coach Enzo Maresca after the club suffered a shock Champions League defeat to Atalanta. The Blues got off to a flying start when Joao Pedro broke the deadlock in the first half. But things took a turn after the break when former West Ham striker Gianluca Scamacca levelled...

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6 h. ago Champions League: Koundé double boosts Barcelona, Greenwood lifts Marseille

Bayern beat Sporting to move level with Arsenal at topAtlético come from behind to burst PSV’s bubbleJules Koundé’s two quickfire headers helped Barcelona to fight back and edge past Eintracht Frankfurt 2-1 in the Champions League at Camp Nou on Tuesday, marking a much-needed win for the Catalan side.After a draw against Club Brugge and a defeat by Chelsea, Barcelona found their stride to climb to 14th in the standings, level on 10 points with several teams, as they aim for a top-eight finish to secure direct qualification for the last 16. Frankfurt are 30th with four points from six matches. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Get out of my pub! Landlords ban Labour MPs after business rates bombshell

Businesses were left seething after discovering their property tax bills will increase steeply next year - making a mockery of the Chancellor's claim to have helped the hospitality industry.

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6 h. ago Spurs news: Thomas Frank issues injury latest on Tottenham star amid Champions League change

England striker has been nursing an ankle injury all season

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7 h. ago Tottenham continue winning momentum with cruising victory over Slavia Prague

Tottenham 3-0 Slavia Prague: Spurs benefitted from two penalties and an own goal to keep their top eight hopes alive

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7 h. ago Vogue Williams shares the emotional moment she reunites with her three children after I'm A Celebrity stint: 'My heart hurt with how much I missed our babies'

The TV presenter, 40, left fans in tears as she shared the moment she reunited with her three children after her I'm a Celebrity stint.

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7 h. ago ITV star quits popular show after four years and thanks fans for 'constant support'

One ITV star has announced his departure from TOWIE after four years revealing his plans to focus on himself and the next stage of his career

Culture

7 h. ago Three things we learned from Tottenham win as Thomas Frank train gathers speed

Dane had been under pressure after one win in six

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7 h. ago Liverpool player ratings vs Inter: 8/10s shine in hugely controversial win

Liverpool secured a crucial 1-0 victory against Inter Milan at San Siro on Tuesday evening, with Dominik Szoboszlai's hugely controversial late penalty securing three Champions League points for the Reds

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