43 m. ago Andre Agassi tells Taylor Fritz's coach to fine him for actions in Carlos Alcaraz match

Taylor Fritz irked BBC commentator and tennis legend Andre Agassi during his Wimbledon semi-final clash with Carlos Alcaraz after attempting a bold shot in the second set

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58 m. ago The diplomacy of art: Bayeux tapestry loan shows cultural gifts still matter

History is full of examples of artworks being used to express things diplomats would be forbidden to sayThis week’s masterclass in the renewal of the entente cordiale was based on a genuine desire by two countries to reconnect. But in addition it served as a reminder that diplomacy is not only an art, but art itself has always been an essential tool of diplomacy. So the extended loan of the Bayeux tapestry, exchanged with treasures from Sutton Hoo, is not just a gesture of trust but marks a return to the roots of diplomacy, and its cultural lure.Doubtless security experts will remember the summit’s declarations of new nuclear co-operation while pollsters will eye “the one in, one out” migrant deal to see if it actually turns the political tide in the Channel. But the popular legacy will be the queues forming at the British Museum from September 2026 when the tapestry goes on display, and in Rouen and Caen when the treasures from Sutton Hoo are viewed by the French in what is already...

Culture

59 m. ago Johnny Depp admits he makes people uncomfortable – and he’s fine with it

The actor returns to directing after years in the Hollywood wilderness, saying making people uneasy is often a sign he’s on the right track

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67 m. ago Fact check: Clip about October 7 attack was taken out of context

Two short clips did not include the context either side which showed that Owen Jones was making a point about a line of questioning.

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83 m. ago Women's Euro 2025: How to watch England vs Wales, TV details, who could Lionesses play next, prize money

Here is everything you need to know about the Women’s Euros 2025 final group games - including how to watch England vs Wales.

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93 m. ago Women's Euro 2025: How to watch England vs Wales, TV details, who will Lionesses play next, prize money

Here is everything you need to know about the Women’s Euros 2025 final group games - including how to watch England vs Wales.

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96 m. ago Brooklyn Beckham unfollows brothers Romeo and Cruz in savage twist to family feud

The shocking snub comes after reports that Brooklyn and his wife Nicola Peltz don’t trust Romeo’s ex-girlfriend Kim Turnbull

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97 m. ago Our Yorkshire Farm's Reuben faces 'really bad' setback with girlfriend Jess

Reuben Owen, star of Our Yorkshire Farm, was back on our screens as he continued to oversee the expansion of his heavy plant machinery business in the secluded Yorkshire Dales

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2 h. ago England vs India: Jamie Smith leads recovery after Jasprit Bumrah heroics on second morning

Smith rallies in 82-run stand with Brydon Carse to stabilise hosts after Ben Stokes, centurion Joe Root and Chris Woakes all fall to Bumrah at Lord’s

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2 h. ago New £100 fines introduced for dog owners who fail to clean up mess

Councillors agreed to a public spaces protection order across the county which includes a £100 fine for not cleaning up dog mess

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2 h. ago James O'Connor makes Australia return for British and Irish Lions Test series after Noah Lolesio injury

Veteran fly-half back in Wallabies fold for first time in three years ahead of Brisbane opener

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2 h. ago Coffees, cabin fever and social media: the dos and don’ts of a tournament bubble | Emma Hayes

Win over the Netherlands shows Sarina Wiegman has kept spirits high in the Lionesses’ camp as decisive matches loomEngland are back on track. They really needed that display against the Netherlands and it was a pivotal moment for them. It was a very, very commanding performance.Physically, they showed their dominance and exposed the Netherlands’ weaknesses at the back. With Lauren James, in what I think is her best position, playing from the right and being able to drift in, you can maintain your midfield structure. Her performance showed why Sarina Wiegman has selected her and the team performance showed why she stuck with the group that she did. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Jamie Smith picks up the baton for England after early Joe Root dismissal

Root had spent the night on 99 and wasted no time reaching three figures in the third Rothesay Test against India.

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2 h. ago Pet shop owner, 44, wins battle with Hugo Boss after fashion giant complained his Boss Pets name was too similar

Ben McDonald, 44, received a trademark infringement letter from the company last month ordering him to stop using 'Boss' in the name of his pet supplies website.

Economics

3 h. ago National Trust to cut more than 500 jobs to make £26m savings

Costs are said to be 'outstripping growth'

Economics

3 h. ago National Trust to cut 550 jobs as Reeves’ budget adds £10m to costs

Recent government changes have added more than £10m to the charity’s annual wage bill

Economics

3 h. ago We want to be one of the best Lions teams ever – Ben Earl reveals lofty target

Andy Farrell’s side tackle an AUNZ Invitational XV containing 17 Wallabies and All Blacks on Saturday morning.

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3 h. ago ‘Lions is best thing I’ve ever done,’ says Ben Earl as Test wannabes search for elusive spark

Players are fired up as Wallabies loom but there are kinks to be ironed out in final warm-up against invitational XVThis time next week things will finally be getting real. The streets of Brisbane will be awash with red jerseys and, as Andy Farrell has been stressing from day one, the intensity of this Lions tour will soar to a whole new level. At which point it will all boil down to one essential question: are the Lions ready for what is coming over the horizon?As the players stretched and flexed in front of Adelaide Oval’s famous old scoreboard for their last fixture before the first Test, the answer is that no one can yet be entirely certain. The squad have spent the past fortnight frantically crisscrossing this great southern land like time-poor captains of industry and, deliberately or not, have revealed the best of themselves only fleetingly. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago National Trust to cut 550 staff in bid to slash wage bill following tax hikes

The conservation charity said increasing costs were outstripping growth in visitors and donations.

Economics

4 h. ago England vs India: Joe Root hits century before Jasprit Bumrah wreaks early havoc on second morning

Former captain reaches Lord’s ton with first ball on day two of Third Test before quickly falling along with Ben Stokes and Chris Woakes

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