60 m. ago NFL free agency: Seahawks swoop for Sam Darnold in reported $110.5m deal

Quarterback will replace Geno Smith in SeattleKhalil Mack set to re-sign with ChargersQuarterback Sam Darnold has agreed on a three-year, $110.5m contract with the Seattle Seahawks, according to multiple reports.Darnold had the best season of his career with the Minnesota Vikings in 2024, leading the team to 14 wins and a playoff appearance. He replaces Geno Smith, who was traded to the Las Vegas Raiders last week. Darnold’s deal is reported to include $55m in guaranteed money. Continue reading...

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84 m. ago Staff filmed punching cows on farm that supplies UK's biggest milk producer

WARNING - DISTRESSING CONTENT: An investigation carried out by welfare group Animal Justice Project found cruelty to cows and their calves at the farm which homes over 2,000 animals

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1 hour ago Trump confirms detention of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil: ‘the first arrest of many to come’ – live

Trump says Ice took the Palestinian student protester into custody after his executive order‘Reeks of McCarthyism’: outrage after Ice detains Palestinian student activistSecretary of state Marco Rubio has announced that USAid will cancel the majority of its programs, while the rest will be folded into the state department.Writing on X, Rubio said:After a 6 week review we are officially cancelling 83% of the programs at USAID.The 5200 contracts that are now cancelled spent tens of billions of dollars in ways that did not serve, (and in some cases even harmed), the core national interests of the United States. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Trump says US in talks with four groups over TikTok sale: ‘It’s up to me’

President suspended implementation of law ordering app to divest from its Chinese owner ByteDance or face US banDonald Trump said on Sunday the United States was in talks with four groups interested in acquiring TikTok, with the Chinese-owned app facing an uncertain future in the country.A US law has ordered TikTok to divest from its Chinese owner, ByteDance, or be banned in the United States. Asked on Sunday if there was going to be a deal on TikTok soon, Trump told reporters: “It could be.” Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Norway suspend staff in ski jump cheat scandal at world championships

Team admitted cheating by employing altered suitsCoach and equipment manager both suspendedThe Norwegian ski federation has suspended a ski jumping coach and an equipment manager over their alleged role in a cheating scandal which shook the world championships this weekend.The federation said coach Magnus Brevig and equipment manager Adrian Livelten were suspected of modifying ski suits by sewing in an extra seam in an attempt to create more lift in the air. Norway is one of the traditional powers within ski jumping, and the scandal at its home world championships has caused a massive outcry in a country that prides itself on its winter sports prowess. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Trump confirms arrest and detention of Palestinian activist: ‘the first arrest of many to come’ – live

Trump says Ice took Mahmoud Khalil into custody after his executive order‘Reeks of McCarthyism’: outrage after Ice detains Palestinian student activistSecretary of state Marco Rubio has announced that USAid will cancel the majority of its programs, while the rest will be folded into the state department.Writing on X, Rubio said:After a 6 week review we are officially cancelling 83% of the programs at USAID.The 5200 contracts that are now cancelled spent tens of billions of dollars in ways that did not serve, (and in some cases even harmed), the core national interests of the United States. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Vile people abusing dogs for 'reason our ancestors didn't have to deal with'

EXCLUSIVE: Paige Reaney avoided jail last week after admitting to having intercourse with her pet pug Charlie and experts say modern trends could be to blame for an increase in the warped incidents

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3 h. ago Hotels charging inflated rates ahead of Cheltenham Festival amid expected dip in attendance

Cheltenham’s chief executive Guy Lavender said he is keen to address the cost of hotels and accommodation during festival week

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3 h. ago Bruno Fernandes told he is only good enough to 'hand out bibs' for Man Utd Class of 92

Bruno Fernandes has been one of Manchester United's shining lights this season after notching 12 goals and 11 assists, but Harry Redknapp still believes he wouldn't be fit to lace the boots of the club's greatest legends

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4 h. ago Smashing EE TV deal includes free Netflix and Apple TV 4K box with huge saving

EE has a huge saving on its TV and broadband package and you can even bag an Apple TV 4K if you want one

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4 h. ago Council spent £166k in row over controversial rubbish tip which caused Pembrokeshire village to stink

Costs for air quality monitoring in the area around Withyhedge Landfill, added to legal and ancillary costs and staff overtime, total £166,544

Economics

5 h. ago How modern football’s exploitation model brewed fan resentment | Jonathan Wilson

Supporters have marched in protest at a number of Premier League grounds. It’s not hard to see why they believe their game is being taken awayOn Sunday, thousands of Manchester United fans marched in protest at the club’s ownership. The week before last, there was a (much smaller) march against their club’s owners by fans at Chelsea. A couple of weeks earlier there were protests at Tottenham. Fulham fans are deeply unhappy. There have been grumblings at Manchester City. In total, at roughly three-quarters of the Premier League clubs, there is significant supporter discontent.In some ways, the protests are distant background noise. Television viewers could quite easily have watched United’s 1-1 draw with Arsenal on Sunday and not known about the march. How big a deal is it, anyway, that around 5,000 people walked about a mile from a pub to a stadium, with most wearing black and chanting? The demonstrations are often incoherent. The one at Chelsea featured chants for Roman Abramovich,...

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5 h. ago Liverpool new Adidas kits 'leaked' including stunning shirt as Nike ditched in £300m deal

Liverpool have announced a new kit deal with adidas which will see the German sportswear giants produce the Reds' kits from the 2025/26 season - but what will the shirts look like?

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6 h. ago Andrea Berta set to join Arsenal as club’s new sporting director

53-year-old Italian left Atlético Madrid in JanuaryBerta has vast experience after 12 years in MadridAndrea Berta is primed to join Arsenal as their new sporting director. The club have conducted a thorough recruitment process to find a replacement for Edu, who resigned from the post last November, and have considered a number of candidates. They included an internal one – Jason Ayto, who has filled the role on an interim basis since Edu’s departure.Berta has emerged as the outstanding choice. The 53-year-old Italian, who left Atlético Madrid in January after 12 years as the sporting director there, has agreed a deal and, once the contracts have been signed, there would appear to be no obstacle to him starting straight away, enabling him to work towards what is sure to be a big summer for Arsenal. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Prince Andrew spotted looking sombre during morning ride at Windsor as royal family head to Commonwealth Service

The Duke of York, 65, donned a long brown coat, and riding boots for a trot around the Berkshire estate on the same day that King Charles will mark Commonwealth Day in the UK.

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6 h. ago WHSmith could be sold 'within weeks' as only two bidders remain for all 500 stores

WH Smith appears to be close to closing a deal regarding the sale of their 500 store portfolio as declining sales forced the high street giant to evaluate their business

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6 h. ago Putin Kicks Out UK Diplomats For 'Executing Zelensky's Job'; Russia 'Get Out' Order Stuns London

Putin Kicks Out UK Diplomats For 'Executing Zelensky's Job'; Russia 'Get Out' Order Stuns London  The Times of India

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7 h. ago 'I found a deal stack that gets £375 worth of Elizabeth Arden beauty for 66% off'

Beauty fans can bag the £251 Elizabeth Arden Spring Beauty Blockbuster for just £75 when they spend £50 or more across the range

Economics

7 h. ago Alliance Pharma agrees £362m takeover by biggest shareholder

The deal will see shareholders get 64.75p a share, up from the original offer worth 62.5p a share, or £349.7 million.

Economics

7 h. ago College chief 'asked staff for preferential treatment for relative', tribunal finds

An Employment Tribunal has ruled the staff were unfairly dismissed

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