65 m. ago Manchester United's full list of ins and outs for summer transfer window after exits confirmed

Man United are expected to be busy in the summer transfer window and the number of departures could reach double figures.

Sport

88 m. ago Trump’s travel ban could cement racism as his most dangerous legacy

From his so-called ‘Muslim ban’ to slashing DEI measures, the US president has turned taboo behaviour into normsThis month marks exactly 10 years since Donald Trump coasted down an escalator at Trump Tower, declared his run for US president and accused Mexico of sending drugs, criminals and rapists into the homeland. The past decade has been exercise in normalising.When Trump threatened to terminate Elon Musk’s government contracts, and Musk linked Trump to the child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, all because of a petty clash of egos, people were riveted but unsurprised. Likewise, when Trump ordered a travel ban on a dozen countries, many reacted with a collective shrug: well, of course he did. Continue reading...

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99 m. ago When is Rachel Reeves’ spending review and what might the chancellor announce?

The Independent looks at what the spending review is, why the government has launched one and what is expected to be in it

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2 h. ago The one change that worked: meditation cured my insomnia – and transformed my relationships

The practice that helped me to sleep also gave me the clarity to end my marriage, and to begin dating againIn the run-up to Christmas 2018, wobbly with delirium on a station platform packed with partygoers, I nearly fell under a train. Insomnia – not the “I woke at 3am for a bit” type, but the brutalising “I might have dropped off for a fretful 45 minutes at around 6am” kind – will do that to a person.I have rarely slept well. But this particular stretch of insomnia was, almost literally, a killer. I’d tried every snake oil on the market. A Harley Street hypnotist gave up on me after two sessions. Prescription sleeping pills stopped working. As a last resort, I tried the eight-week NHS cognitive behavioural therapy course for insomnia. It involved a tedious sleep diary, increasing “sleep pressure” by forcing myself to stay up until 2am and strengthening the “bed-sleep connection” by sacrificing my bedtime read. Far from helping, these strategies ramped up my frustration. Then I foun...

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3 h. ago Why is The Gold series 2 not on TV today? BBC schedule change explained

The Gold will be back with a second episode this week - just not when expected 😬

Culture

4 h. ago How every Premier League club’s summer business is shaping up

Aston Villa and Manchester United must shift surplus players while Sunderland and Leeds seek extra squad depthRecruitment was cast as the main reason for the club’s disappointment last season. Mikel Merino playing as an auxiliary centre-forward after Kai Havertz had broken down made that apparent. This will be a summer with a marked difference with Andrea Berta ready to go as the club’s new sporting director. Berta spent 12 years at Atlético Madrid, supplying the players and foundation behind Diego Simeone’s dynasty. Arsenal seek to avoid friction between Arteta dictating as he did previously and Berta wielding the same kind of power that was so effective in Madrid. Benjamin Sesko of RB Leipzig is heavily linked to the striking vacancy with Sporting’s Viktor Gyökeres seen as too costly. Martin Zubimendi is expected to reunite with Merino in Arsenal’s midfield, though Real Madrid may yet turn the midfielder’s head. Kepa Arrizabalaga will come in as a back-up goalkeeper within a squad...

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4 h. ago Rutte to meet PM as Nato chief says ‘quantum leap’ in defence needed

The secretary general of the military bloc is expected to say Nato must ‘become a stronger, fairer and more lethal alliance’.

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5 h. ago 'I lost 80lbs on weight loss jabs there's one negative effect no one talks about'

One weight-loss injection user has revealed that although she has lost 80lbs since starting the jabs, there is one big downside that lots of people don't expect

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5 h. ago Manchester United have missed £15m transfer chance to sign star who impressed Zlatan Ibrahimovic

United are expected to be busy in the summer transfer market but may have missed a golden opportunity

Economics

6 h. ago Steve Clarke owes Scotland only one thing and if he can't guarantee it then he should walk away – Keith Jackson

The 61-year-old is feeling a bit of heat with one game to go before the campaign for north America and Mexico next summer kicks off

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7 h. ago Scottish Labour 'naive' to expect widespread gains at 2026 Holyrood election after Hamilton victory

An ex-Labour MP urged Anas Sarwar to distance himself from unpopular policy decisions taken by Keir Starmer if he wants to become the next first minister.

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8 h. ago Man Utd transfer news: Ruben Amorim faces Bryan Mbeumo fight as striker drops hint

Manchester United have already made one major signing this summer, bringing in Matheus Cunha from Wolves, and plenty more incomings and outgoings are expected at Old Trafford

Sport

11 h. ago Los Angeles erupts in anarchy as protesters storm major highway and clash with law enforcement

Horrifying scenes of violence have stretched into a third day and sparked a political war of words between Trump and California Governor Gavin Newsom.

Events

11 h. ago Wicked 2 director confirms Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo will each have a brand new song

‘Wicked: For Good’ is expected to be released in theaters November 21

Economics

11 h. ago Man Utd to earn 'substantial' transfer windfall for player they sold less than 12 months ago

Manchester United's Profit and Sustainability concerns are set to be eased with one of their former academy players expected to be on the move this summer, just a year ater leaving the Red Devils

Sport

12 h. ago Disability cut impact could be even worse than expected warns food bank charity

Research commissioned by food bank charity Trussell found that 340,000 people in disabled households will be pushed into severe hardship by benefit changes being brought in by the Government

Events

15 h. ago National Guard troops sent to Los Angeles by Donald Trump arrive with more immigration raid protests expected

Soldiers sent after local police used tear gas, stun guns, and riot shields to push back immigration protesters in second day of clashes

Politics

16 h. ago Rasmus Hojlund breaks silence on reports he is set to leave Man Utd this summer

Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund has admitted he 'expects' to stay at Old Trafford amid interest from Inter Milan in this summer's transfer window

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16 h. ago Alejandro Garnacho shares summer update amid Man United transfer uncertainty

Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho is expected to depart Old Trafford this summer transfer window should a reasonable bid be placed

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16 h. ago Miley Cyrus fans fume after singer 'bullied' into singing at movie premiere

Miley Cyrus' new movie, Something Beautiful, premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival, but some fans were not pleased with the event as they were expecting a concert

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