2 h. ago Today's rugby news as Lions coach banned from driving and Stuart Hogg gets devastating news

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2 h. ago Company supplying critical EV metal ‘did not disclose’ Erin Brockovich pollutant in drinking water

Leaked documents indicate Harita, owner of key nickel mine in Indonesia, did not reveal water contaminationOne of Indonesia’s largest nickel-mining companies, which supplies a mineral critical to the global electric car industry, did not tell the public that local drinking water was polluted, according to documents seen by the Guardian.Indonesia has become the world’s biggest producer of nickel, used in the production of wind turbines, solar panels and electric vehicle batteries. But observers have voiced concerns that regulatory oversight in the country has failed to keep up with the rush to develop mines to satisfy booming global demand. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Neil Young takes aim at Elon Musk in new version of This Land Is Your Land

‘If you’re a Democrat, taste your freedom,’ Young sang at a benefit concert in Los Angeles

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4 h. ago India and Pakistan already sweltering in ‘new normal’ heatwave conditions

Temperatures south Asians dread each year arrive early as experts talk of ever shorter transition to summer-like heatThe summer conditions south Asian countries dread each year have arrived alarmingly early, and it’s only April. Much of India and Pakistan is already sweltering in heatwave conditions, in what scientists say is fast becoming the “new normal”.Temperatures in the region typically climb through May, peaking in June before the monsoon brings relief. But this year, the heat has come early. “As far as Asia and the Indian subcontinent are concerned, there was a quick transition from a short window of spring conditions to summer-like heat,” said GP Sharma, the meteorology president of Skymet, India’s leading private forecaster. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Arsenal's sobering night as three PSG stars teach Mikel Arteta a huge lesson

For a club who didn’t even exist until 1970, Paris Saint-Germain have a seriously impressive football team now - and Luis Enrique is one of football’s most progressive modern coaches

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5 h. ago Wallabies aim for smooth coaching transition with Les Kiss to take over in 2026

Kiss to see out Super Rugby Pacific contract with Queensland RedsJoe Schmidt to remain in charge for end-of-season European tourIncoming Wallabies coach Les Kiss is confident he will have enough time to prepare for the 2027 Rugby World Cup, despite only taking charge of the national side from mid-2026.Rugby Australia confirmed on Wednesday that current head coach Joe Schmidt will continue to lead the Wallabies through the upcoming British and Irish Lions tour and until July next year to allow Kiss to see out his contract with Queensland Reds. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Les Kiss confirmed as next Wallabies coach with Joe Schmidt to stay on until 2026

Kiss to see out Super Rugby Pacific contract with Queensland Reds Schmidt to remain in charge for end-of-season European tour Joe Schmidt will remain as Wallabies coach until next mid-2026 before Less Kiss takes over, Rugby Australia has confirmed.Schmidt was to have finished up after this year’s Rugby Championship but RA was keen for “minimal disruption to the Australian rugby ecosystem” and for Kiss to complete his Super Rugby Pacific contract with the Queensland Reds in 2026. Continue reading...

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11 h. ago Wayne Rooney slams ‘disappointing’ Arsenal fans as atmosphere falls flat in PSG defeat

Wayne Rooney has taken aim at Arsenal fans for their ‘disappointing’ support during the Champions League first-leg defeat to PSG

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11 h. ago Wayne Rooney takes aim at Arsenal and accuses fans of thinking they'd 'walk' into final

Wayne Rooney was critical of Arsenal after their 1-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in thr first leg of their Champions League semi-final at the Emirates Stadium

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11 h. ago Emmerdale star Sammy Winward's daughter Mia Dunn takes a swipe at her estranged parents over getting a 'real job' after OnlyFans fallout

Sammy Winward's daughter Mia Dunn took aim at her estranged parents in a new racy post as she joked about getting a 'real job' amid their OnlyFans fallout.

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14 h. ago Toby Anstis reveals what really happened with him and Priscilla Presley

The DJ and ex-wife of music legend Elvis set tongues wagging after being snapped on a ‘lovely night out’

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14 h. ago Diablo 4's Season 8 brings 'big bold' changes as developers respond to fan feedback

Diablo 4 has a 2026 roadmap, but some fans are concerned it's all the same each time – we caught up with Colin Finer, Design Director for Systems and Deric Nunez, Season 8's Lead Seasons designer, to talk about what's new

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15 h. ago Trump team is already preparing for an impeachment fight in case Dems take control of the House in 2026

A Michigan Democrat filed articles of impeachment against Trump Monday, accusing the president of ‘endangering our democracy’

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16 h. ago Could the UK be vulnerable to a nationwide power outage like Spain and Portugal?

‘Be careful what we wish for’ in pivot towards net zero, warns director of Aberdeen University’s Centre for Energy Transition

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18 h. ago Bill Belichick's friends stage Jordon Hudson intervention after horror CBS interview

The interview sparked widespread humiliation for the NFL's greatest coach and Hudson herself. But since then, it has turned out to be the tip of the iceberg.

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18 h. ago The Smashing Machine: Dwayne Johnson fights for an Oscar in first trailer

Actor makes major dramatic bid as UFC fighter Mark Kerr in biopic also starring his Jungle Cruise co-star Emily BluntDwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt aim for awards glory with the first trailer for fact-based sports drama The Smashing Machine.The wrestler-turned-actor plays the MMA fighter Mark Kerr in the film inspired by the 2002 documentary with the same name. Kerr won multiple awards and medals in his career and also struggled with substance abuse. Continue reading...

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19 h. ago Glenmavis beauty secures Miss Great Britain Glasgow finals place for second year in a row

Efia Quartey, 18, will once again support charity FAST UK, who aim to cure Angelman Syndrome, a rare genetic condition her nephew Hudson, four, suffers from.

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19 h. ago Daniel Farke reflected on 'unforgettable' experience after he was sacked as boss

German head coach Daniel Farke has led Leeds United back to the Premier League after Championship promotion, although he may not have the best memories from his previous time in the top flight

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19 h. ago Toby Anstis reveals truth about Priscilla Presley after kiss during 'lovely evening'

I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! star Toby Anstis and Priscilla Presley were picture leaving a restaurant in 2013, leading to rumours of a potential romance

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19 h. ago Lions legend picks surprise Welshman in his squad after Gatland singled him out

Andy Farrell picks his Lions squad next week, with one coaching legend having offered up his own selection

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