65 m. ago Linlithgow Primary bag dryslope podium finish in major ski contest

Linlithgow finished third in the Scottish Schools Snowsports Association Dryslop Primary Championships

Politics

1 hour ago Messi shows glimpses of his genius on Fifa’s stage of fakery as Club World Cup begins

A largely incoherent Inter Miami was held to a scoreless draw by Al Ahly as the opening ceremony outshined the football on the pitchWell, this was at least a first. Gianni was right on that front. On a clammy, boisterous, vaguely hallucinogenic night at the Hard Rock Stadium, the opening act of Fifa’s billion dollar death star, the newly bulked and tanned Club World Cup, did produce something genuinely new. This was surely the first major sporting event where the opening ceremony was infinitely more entertaining, and indeed comprehensible as a basic human activity, than the sporting spectacle that followed.By the end the best team in Africa, Al Ahly, had drawn 0-0 with a largely incoherent Inter Miami, a team that looked in the first half like people who had a dim idea what this sport is meant to look like, but who were also struggling through a terrible wall-eyed hangover to remember which way is forward. Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago Inside celebrity holiday hotspot that's a sunny favourite of Dua Lipa and Chloe Sims

Celebrities definitely know how to party but now a new destination is proving more popular than Ibiza. Famous stars like Dua Lipa and Chloe Sims from The Only Way is Essex have all holidayed there and it's less pricey too

Politics

2 h. ago Liverpool transfer news: Major Florian Wirtz clue dropped as star speaks out on move

Liverpool are set to splash the cash over the coming week with a deal for Florian Wirtz close to completion but there are doubts over Andy Robertson’s long-term future at Anfield

Politics

2 h. ago Major Canary Island airport to extend opening hours but there's a catch

A popular Spanish airport, which welcomed more than six million visitors last year, has confirmed it will extend its opening hours after the summer period - providing more flexibility for airlines

Politics

3 h. ago US Open: Adam Scott puts himself in contention as Sam Burns leads going into final round

The Australian has put himself in contention to win a second major

Events

4 h. ago Brits urged to make one urgent toilet roll change to save £428 a year

The purchase of this household essential is costing UK households hundreds unnecessarily - and experts say there is a way to help cut the costs when doing your weekly shop

Economics

4 h. ago Winning US Open would be career ‘exclamation point’, says Adam Scott

The Australian rolled back the years at Oakmont to put himself in contention to win a second major.

Politics

5 h. ago Every 20mph road where you live in Wales set to return to 30mph

Councils across Wales are consulting with residents about changes to the speed limit

Politics

6 h. ago QUENTIN LETTS: Let Dad know you love him (even if he does blow his nose loudly, obsesses about stacking the dishwasher in a certain way, and wears awful holiday shorts)

This Father's Day, if you have given or received a card, what does it depict? A foaming tankard? A sports car, wheel barrow, tie, rugby ball? Pictured: A young Quentin Letts with his father Richard

Politics

8 h. ago ITV Love Island fans fume just minutes into show over 'forgotten' format change

Love Island viewers were left unimpressed just minutes into Saturday night's episode after 'forgetting' the show change

Culture

8 h. ago Love Island fans 'so annoyed' after ‘forgetting’ major format change

Love Island Unseen Bits usually showcase the funniest moments that don't make the main show

Politics

8 h. ago Woman gets 'giant nose' fixed for £10k – but then her life took a dark turn

It took a social media star around 10 years to save up for a life-changing surgery, but just a few weeks following that, her life completely changed in a huge twist

Economics

9 h. ago Brit boozers hit with 'painful' pubs Armageddon as 16,000 are wiped out

Record numbers of boozers have shut their doors since the Millennium due to rising costs and changing habits

Events

10 h. ago US fighter pilot claims he encountered a 'wild' rectangular UFO at 30,000ft

Major Ryan Bodenheimer claims he saw a weird object flying past his F15 which he described as 'bright white' and ruled out it being a weather balloon, plane or drone

Politics

11 h. ago Leicester coach Cheika hits out at Cole yellow card after final defeat by Bath

Forward sent to sin bin after collision with Finn RussellBen Spencer believes ‘sky is the limit’ for BathMichael Cheika, the Leicester head coach, took issue with the officiating after his side’s playoff final defeat by Bath, describing the late yellow card shown to Dan Cole after an aerial collision with Finn Russell as “embarrassing for the game” and “hardly even a penalty”.The Australian was also less than impressed with how the scrum was refereed. “I’ve never seen it before in my life, dominating like that and getting nothing, zero. In fact, getting penalised against. Continue reading...

Sport

11 h. ago ‘You worry what’s going to come next’: Iranians brace themselves as war looms

Israel’s successful strikes against Tehran’s military leadership make the already unpopular Islamic government look increasingly shakyDespite the strikes earlier in the day, Sahar* and her family decided to take a stroll in one of Tehran’s parks on Friday night, the eve of Eid al-Ghadir, a major Shia holiday. But, instead of the usual festive fireworks, the sky was lit up by bright red anti-aircraft missiles streaking across the horizon.“Seeing Iranian missiles over your heads worries you, you worry what’s going to come next. Will it be a war, destruction?” said Sahar over the phone. She sent a video to the Guardian that shows people in the park hurriedly packing up and looking up as the crack of anti-aircraft munitions rings out overhead. Continue reading...

Events

12 h. ago Ross Kemp says he turns 'psycho analyst' so he can ramp up jeopardy on BBC Bridge of Lies

EXCLUSIVE: Contestants of the popular quiz show are often crippled by nerves because they're so keen to win and host Kemp admits he has to be careful when dealing with them on the programme

Politics

12 h. ago Family left fuming after seeing tourists 'eating from saucepans' in picturesque village

A man was left upset and outraged after making a visit to a popular UK tourist area, and decided to write to the local parish council soon to share his concerns

Society

12 h. ago Heartbroken firefighters pay tribute to female colleague, 30, who was killed when major blaze collapsed building

Firefighters have lined the streets to honour the life of their young female colleague, who died in the line of duty during a major blaze last month.

Events