54 m. ago Mayenda sparks stunning Sunderland start to increase Potter’s West Ham pain

Advertising hoardings dotted around Sunderland are adorned with inviting images of long, sandy beaches and invite visitors to embark on adventures in “our city by the sea”. It is all part of an £80m project designed to reinvent and regenerate the post-industrial riverside area around the Stadium of Light, but West Ham had evidently not bargained for this rejuvenation to extend to the football team.As the second half unfolded an exhilarating afternoon that exceeded the wildest dreams of even the most optimistic Sunderland fans became not so much so an adventure as an ordeal by the North Sea for West Ham. Right from the start a Sunderland starting XI featuring seven debut-making summer signings and only three survivors of May’s playoff final triumph, looked quick, agile and extremely nimble footed. Continue reading...

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56 m. ago Trump reportedly backs Ukrainian land concession in peace plan with Putin – live

Putin in return offered ceasefire across Ukraine and written promise to not attack again, according to senior officialsZelenskyy to meet Trump on Monday after Putin summit briefingAt the Alaska summit, Putin demanded Ukraine withdraw from Donetsk and Luhansk as a condition for ending the war, but offered Trump a freeze along the remaining frontline, two sources with direct knowledge of the talks told the Guardian.Although Luhansk is almost entirely under Russian control, Ukraine still holds key parts of Donetsk, including the cities of Kramatorsk and Sloviansk and heavily fortified positions whose defence has cost tens of thousands of lives. Continue reading...

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70 m. ago Farage adviser said UK would be better off if it had not fought Nazi Germany

Exclusive: Jack Anderton says UK may ‘regain’ former colonies in future and suggests end to support for UkraineAn adviser used by Nigel Farage and others in Reform UK to boost their social media popularity has suggested that Britain would be better off had it stayed neutral in the second world war instead of fighting Nazi Germany.Jack Anderton, who ran Farage’s hugely successful TikTok account before helping Luke Campbell become the Reform mayor of Hull and East Yorkshire, also said the UK should not support Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression. Continue reading...

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70 m. ago Joanna Page addresses ‘difficult’ family dilemma in bid to quit England for life in Wales

In recent months Joanna has spoken at length about the end of Gavin & Stacey and her feelings about her future career and where she wants to take her family

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96 m. ago Clarkson's Farm star Jeremy Clarkson shares huge update on Kaleb Cooper's family

Clarkson's Farm star Kaleb Cooper and his partner Taya announced that they were expecting another baby together earlier this year, and Jeremy Clarkson shared an update recently

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1 hour ago Trump drags Zelensky to White House showdown as 'disturbing' details of Putin peace deal leak

President Donald Trump also signaled that he and Vladimir Putin had discussed potential land swaps and security guarantees for Ukraine.

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2 h. ago Eddie Howe says Newcastle need ‘clarity’ over Alexander Isak future

The Magpies were without the striker for their Premier League opener at Aston Villa.

Events

2 h. ago ‘Devil in the Ozarks’ spent months planning Arkansas prison escape – report

Corrections department review shows how Grant Hardin made fake guard uniform and details lax security at facilityA former police chief known and convicted murderer known as “the devil in the Ozarks” spent months planning his escape from an Arkansas prison, and he said lax security in the kitchen where he worked allowed him to gather the supplies he needed, according to an internal review by prison officials released on Friday.The state corrections department’s critical incident review of Grant Hardin’s 25 May escape from the Calico Rock prison provides the most detailed description so far of his planning – and the issues that allowed him to walk out of the facility. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Middle East crisis live: time not right to recognise Palestinian state, says Danish PM – updates

Mette Frederiksen says recognition should take place when a ‘sustainable and democratic state’ could be created, and that Denmark would use its EU presidency to increase pressure on Israel and HamasThe Metropolitan police has said that 60 more people will be prosecuted for showing support for Palestine Action, which was proscribed by the UK government last month.More than 700 people have been arrested for supporting the group since its proscription on 5 July.We are deeply concerned about the unimaginable crisis in Gaza, which is having a terrible impact on civilians and especially the children. Starvation is deepening. Water scarcity is increasing very much each day. Colleagues on the ground are reporting that people are now basically rationing between either using water for drinking or for hygiene. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Meghan Markle and Prince Harry 'split' over roles but it's good news for both of them

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announced a new deal with Netflix - but one royal expert believes the announcement was very telling about their future directions

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3 h. ago Manchester United sent mixed Carlos Baleba transfer verdict after Roy Keane warning

Carlos Baleba is THE talking point at Old Trafford right now with Man Utd great Roy Keane even having his say.

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3 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing's Vicky Pattison names dream partner as she addresses 'curse' fears

Vicky Pattison was announced as the 11th celebrity taking part in this year's series of Strictly Come Dancing

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4 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing's Vicky Pattison sets sight on pro partner as she says 'he's amazing'

Strictly Come Dancing star Vicky Pattison has revealed which professional she'd like as her partner

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4 h. ago Emotional Federico Chiesa thanks Diogo Jota for 'helping' him score crucial Liverpool goal

Federico Chiesa came off the bench to fire home at the Kop end as the reigning champions rallied to secure a 4-2 win over Bournemouth on the opening night of the season

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4 h. ago Carlos Baleba response speaks volumes as Manchester United transfer decision clear

The latest Man Utd transfer news as speculation around Carlos Baleba's future at Brighton continues.

Sport

4 h. ago Trump drags Zelensky to explosive White House showdown as Putin 'land swap' pact leaves Europe reeling

President Donald Trump also signaled that he and Vladimir Putin had discussed potential land swaps and security guarantees for Ukraine.

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4 h. ago Footballers selling houses in Cheshire's 'Golden Triangle' slash prices

Football stars in Cheshire’s “Golden Triangle”, the affluent towns of Alderley Edge, Wilmslow and Prestbury, are having to slash the cost of their houses to secure sales

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5 h. ago BBC Death in Paradise star reveals why he left show after five years 'it felt right'

Ralf Little announced that he was leaving Death in Paradise last year

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5 h. ago Jayden Meghoma a Rangers 'transfer target' as £10million Brentford star lined

Russell Martin is looking to secure a ready-made replacement for the outgoing Brazilian full back

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5 h. ago The perfect cat products for a fussy cat – from Katkin's fresh food to Petlibro's fountain

(Contains affiliate links) The Daily Star's resident mascot cat Willow tried three new products and decided that while two were perfect, one wasn't quite right for her

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