37 m. ago British and Irish Lions v Argentina live: Latest updates from opening tour match in Dublin

The quadrennial tourists play on Irish soil for the first time as they take on the Pumas at the Aviva Stadium

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61 m. ago Lions star Henry Pollock's bench press, squat and bronco numbers leave coach in awe

Henry Pollock is potentially the breakout star of this Lions tour and makes his debut from the bench against Argentina

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67 m. ago No Friend but the Mountains at Barbican: 'speaks powerfully to the plight of refugees worldwide'

Luke Styles’ orchestral piece inspired by Behrouz Boochani’s account of detention on Manus Island was performed by the London Symphony Orchestra and Chorus during Refugee Week

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70 m. ago ‘It is impossible to recall him without smiling’: Simon Rattle on Alfred Brendel

The conductor first heard Brendel as a schoolboy. He was to become his cherished friend, inspirational collaborator and valued mentor for many decades. Simon Rattle remembers the great pianist’s wit, wisdom – and a particular pair of scissorsIt’s hard even to know where to start with Alfred: for any musician of my generation he was simply always there, the very definition of integrity and a kind of unique probing humour.I heard him first in Liverpool, playing Mozart’s Piano Concerto No 22, K482, an unforgettable concert for an impressionable 14-year-old. I could never have imagined then that my first collaboration with him would be in the same city when I was 20. That Beethoven – his first piano concerto – began a long journey of learning and friendship over the subsequent decades. I cannot stress how much I learned from him, or how painfully obvious it was to me just how steep the climb was to be able to come anywhere near to being an adequate partner for him. I remember clearly th...

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73 m. ago 'I was on TUI plane when fighter jets were scrambled over device on board'

Cheryl Sainsbury was travelling to Lanzarote with her friends when the captain said they would need to land due to reports of a 'device' on board - and fighter jets were deployed

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81 m. ago Chris Brown Pleads Not Guilty in London Nightclub Assault Case While Continuing World Tour

Chris Brown Pleads Not Guilty in London Nightclub Assault Case While Continuing World Tour  bet.com

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82 m. ago Coronation Street icon set to make shock return this summer as filming begins

Coronation Street is reportedly bringing back a chaotic character, with the actor expected to be back on screen later this summer which will no doubt delight fans

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93 m. ago Warning to Tube passengers as woman reveals fear mysterious female attacked her with 'Devil's Breath' drug on London's Elizabeth line

The warning came from a woman who claims that she was a victim of a mysterious woman whilst she travelled on the Elizabeth Line.

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97 m. ago Britain withdraws staff from its Tehran embassy as Israel and Iran continue to trade airstrikes

'We have taken the precautionary measure to temporarily withdraw UK staff from Iran. Our embassy continues to operate remotely,' Britain said on its travel advice website page for Iran

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1 hour ago Top Federal Reserve official calls for rate cuts as soon as July

Governor Chris Waller says US has yet to see an inflation ‘shock’ from Donald Trump’s tariffs

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1 hour ago Flight attendant warns people to avoid common habit while flying

Passengers have been told the dos and don'ts of plane travel as the summer holiday season approaches

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1 hour ago Dua Lipa shows off impressive yoga skills as singer prepares for headline Wembley shows

Watch as Dua Lipa prepares for her two nights headlining at Wembley Stadium this weekend by doing some yoga.

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2 h. ago Gastroenteritis red flags after Real Madrid ace Kylian Mbappe misses match

The Real Madrid star missed the opening Club World Cup match as he was admitted to hospital earlier this week

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2 h. ago Liam Payne's girlfriend Kate Cassidy, 26, details the extensive list of cosmetic tweaks she's had and admits she was left with a 'frozen' face after sharing natural throwback video

The girlfriend of the late Liam Payne, 26, took to Instagram on Thursday to share a series of throwback videos of herself from the age of 21 until today.

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2 h. ago Barricade man threatened to start a fire in standoff with police

He also admitted keeping an unregistered air rifle at his home.

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2 h. ago Football Daily | Will Spain serve up a helping of pain for England’s misfiring youngsters?

Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!Venganza is on the cards in Trnava on Saturday night when England take on Spain at the European Under-21 Championship quarter-finals. There are constant reminders on the Channel 4 coverage in the UK that “we” are the holders, despite the fact there are only a couple of remaining members from the squad that defeated La Rojita in the final in Batumi two years ago. It’s a night that Oliver Skipp will never forget. There is another stark difference between then and now: England were properly decent at that point. This current crop have stumbled their way into the last eight like a weary boozer, six pints deep, picking his way through an All Bar One terrace on a hot day.The American dream. We guess the cowboy won ” – Botafogo remind PSG chief suit, Nasser Al-Khelaifi, of the insult he hurled at their owner John Textor, also chief suit at Lyon, after the Brazilian side’s shock 1-0 Copa Gianni victory over the Bigger Cup champions.Re: the ...

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2 h. ago You can take your child out of school for holiday during term

MPs are set to discuss the issue after a petition gained more than 181,000 signatures as it emerged that in some places, the cost of a package holiday jumps by 28% per traveller

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2 h. ago Bucket and spades at the ready – our travel team choose their favourite beaches in the UK

Temperatures have soared this week, setting the tone for the summer ahead – here are the beaches our travel desk loves best around the UK, each with a place to stay

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2 h. ago 'Our hotel went bust during our stay and we were told to pack our bags

Holidays are all about relaxation, staying in a welcoming hotel and spending days by the pool, but for one traveller their getaway was far from what they expected

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2 h. ago The 15 best LGBT+ friendly destinations for a wedding anniversary

Looking for the best destination to make celebrating a wedding anniversary extra special? Aidy Smith selects the best LGBT+ friendly locations, whether you’re seeking buzzy nightlife or a relaxing beach break

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