18 m. ago Israeli tank blows up Catholic Church in Gaza, killing two and wounding priest who was close friend to Pope Francis

The shelling of the Holy Family Catholic Church in Gaza also damaged the church compound, where hundreds of Palestinians have been sheltering from the war.

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27 m. ago A real wag: Superman gets the bleak realities of dog ownership spot on

Hollywood has hitherto been ridiculously soppy over canines. The scrappy, wild and disobedient beast here is as annoying as the real thingSuperman might be one of the most confusing blockbuster films to hit the big screen this year. The tone, as you might expect from a goofball superhero movie that is plainly about the invasion of Gaza, is all over the shop. Too many characters contribute too little to the plot. There are moments when it feels like it was written specifically to provide work for the silly-glasses and ironic-haircut industries. It is a bit of a mess.But that said, one thing is demonstrably true: the dog is cool. As shown in the trailer, Krypto the superdog is Superman’s secret weapon. A mile away from his last screen outing, where he was muscular and proud and voiced by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Superman’s Krypto is scrappy and wild. He doesn’t obey commands. He destroys whatever equipment is put in front of him. Whenever he may or may not save the day, it seems lik...

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57 m. ago Myanmar's military government recaptures strategic town from rebels

State media in Myanmar say the Southeast Asian nation's military government has recaptured a strategic gateway town after nearly a year of effort, marking a rare turnaround in the country’s northeast, where an alliance of ethnic rebel militias seized a large swath of territory in an offensive that began in late 2023

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67 m. ago Voices: Are suspended Labour MPs undisciplined? Readers have their say

Our community was sharply divided on the suspensions. While some defended Keir Starmer’s need for party discipline in government, others felt his approach revealed a weakness

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88 m. ago What channel is Celtic v Newcastle United on? TV, live stream details for pre

Full details ahead of the pre-season clash between Celtic and Newcastle at Celtic Park this weekend.

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88 m. ago Health warning over popular summer drink as kids under seven should stay away

The popular summer treat shouldn't be consumed by kids younger than seven, experts have said, should also be limited to no more than 350ml - roughly the amount of a fizzy drink can

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95 m. ago Liam Gallagher's secret 'health kick' drink fuelling his incredible sounding voice for Oasis tour

Oasis fans say it's the best Liam's voice has sounded since the nineties as the Gallagher brothers are currently performing across the UK on their reunion tour.

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97 m. ago 'My sister is naming her baby after a car – people say it's the worst name ever'

A man was horrified to hear about what his sister planned to call her second child – and knew he had to intervene to stop the moniker from being chosen

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1 hour ago Moment French coastguard hand out lifejackets to migrants on small boat as they prepare to cross the Channel for Britain

The coastguard made zero effort to stop the inflatable boat packed with mainly young men before it motored off from the coast near Calais this morning.

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1 hour ago 'Paul Danan saved me from addiction and cancel culture, now Dapper Laughs is back'

EXCLUSIVE: Controversial comedian Dapper Laughs, real name Daniel O'Reilly, is getting ready to return to the spotlight as he marks 1,000 days sober and credits his late friend Paul Danan

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2 h. ago Parents in Wales warned by schools as kids added to WhatsApp group

Cases have been reported in the Swansea and Bridgend area

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2 h. ago Prince Harry and Meghan Markle suffer jab from Oprah Winfrey over controversial surname

Oprah Winfrey has made a playful jab at her friends Prince Harry and Meghan Markle during a podcast appearance, poking fun at their tongue-twister surname

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2 h. ago Ruben Amorim can unleash a new Manchester United attack for the first time vs Leeds United

Man United will step up their pre-season preparations when they face Leeds United in their opening friendly on Saturday.

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2 h. ago Brit friends who died 'jumping into hotel pool' named as parents face 'nightmare'

The 27-year-old and 29-year-old British tourists named only as Mo and King were found at the bottom of a hotel swimming pool in Albufeira, Portugal and pronounced dead at the scene

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2 h. ago Brit lad, 9, begs for alcohol ban at kids' football games after 'mummy and daddy' brawls

Ronnie Edward Prescott, nine, just wanted to 'play football and have fun' with his friends at a tournament but was left 'scared and worried' by beer-swilling parents who got in fights and shouted

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2 h. ago The 10 sexiest voices set to appear at music festivals this year

What musicians are set to make hearts flutter when they appear at one of the many UK festivals in 2025?

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2 h. ago Wafcon offers spectacular songs and goals – but where is the next generation?

The tournament in Morocco has produced some fine football but has yet to win over the general publicFrom deep inside the Stade d’Honneur came a beautiful sound as 26 voices united in song. The loudspeaker quietened in respect. The few dozen people at the ground braved the summer swelter to crowd near the players’ tunnels. Ghanaian players walked out in no noticeable combination with slightly puzzled looks on their faces. The noise grew louder and more distinctive as one voice called and the others responded. There was definitely the beating of a drum.Then, they emerged. Defending champions South Africa announced their arrival at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) with nothing but notes of pure joy. For about 90 seconds, they kept the tune going. Even before they had kicked a ball, Banyana Banyana had offered something special. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Air India cockpit audio reportedly shows first officer confronting captain over fuel switches

Pilots’ association criticises report for selectively relying on paraphrased cockpit voice recordings

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2 h. ago Voices: ‘I was followed carriage to carriage by a burping, farting man’: This is life as a woman on the Tube

As Labour MP Stella Creasy reveals she was ‘hassled’ by a man on London Underground – and strangers had to step in to help her – Victoria Richards discovers that the worst experiences have become all too commonplace

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2 h. ago Kids charity looking for people from across Lanarkshire to take on Safeguarder role

A Safeguarder is appointed to make sure a child or young person’s best interests and human rights are represented in the court process. They can be asked to be involved in children’s hearings by Sheriffs to put children’s best interests at the heart of decisions.

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