4 h. ago Brits forced to hide on their roof to escape family drama as it becomes 'safe haven'

Brits are hiding from their family and using the roof of their home as a "safe haven" to find a bit of peace and quiet this summer holiday.

Events

6 h. ago Thomas Frank off to perfect league start as Richarlison helps Spurs beat Burnley

It’s hard to imagine how this could have gone any better for Thomas Frank. In front of an exuberant home crowd still basking in ending their long wait for a trophy, a breathtaking bicycle-kick from a rejuvenated Richarlison helped seal a convincing victory in the Dane’s first Premier League match in charge of Tottenham.Spurs’ new £55m signing Mohammed Kudus was also outstanding as he created both of the Brazilian’s goals before Brennan Johnson rounded things off against a Burnley side that proved a tough nut to crack. After conceding the opener to Richarlison – who was a bit-part player under Ange Postecoglou last season and had been linked with a move away this summer – in the 10th minute, Scott Parker’s side had their chances against a defence that creaked at times. They ultimately paid the price of their profligacy but will be encouraged by this display. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Disney BANS theme park guest after bizarre act with character

One man's bizarre act with a character during a recent visit to Shanghai Disneyland in China reportedly resulted in him being hit with a two-year ban.

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9 h. ago Australia beat South Africa in third men’s T20 international – live reaction

The hosts clinched victory in the in the T20I series decider at Cazalys Stadium in Cairns4th over: South Africa 32-1 (Rickelton 7, Pretorius 24) Another productive over for the Proteas with Pretorius leading the way. The South Africa No 3 hammers Ben Dwarshuis for three boundaries – the first goes straight over the bowler’s head, the next is a glance to a vacant fine leg, and the last is the pick of the bunch with a crunching straight drive.3rd over: South Africa 19-1 (Rickelton 7, Pretorius 11) A better over for South Africa as both batters find a boundary. Australia have had success with Glenn Maxwell opening the bowling in the first two matches in the series but seem to think there is a bit of life in this deck in Cairns. Continue reading...

Society

9 h. ago Australia beat South Africa in third men’s T20 international – as it happened

The hosts clinched victory in the in the T20I series decider at Cazalys Stadium in Cairns4th over: South Africa 32-1 (Rickelton 7, Pretorius 24) Another productive over for the Proteas with Pretorius leading the way. The South Africa No 3 hammers Ben Dwarshuis for three boundaries – the first goes straight over the bowler’s head, the next is a glance to a vacant fine leg, and the last is the pick of the bunch with a crunching straight drive.3rd over: South Africa 19-1 (Rickelton 7, Pretorius 11) A better over for South Africa as both batters find a boundary. Australia have had success with Glenn Maxwell opening the bowling in the first two matches in the series but seem to think there is a bit of life in this deck in Cairns. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago Terrifying moment beluga whale bites divers in front of screaming tourists at aquarium

This is the shocking moment a beluga whale suddenly bit divers during a show at a Chinese aquarium.

Events

21 h. ago Dear Nicola, When I look at what you have done to my homeland, I feel like weeping. Now you're nothing more than a two bit celeb with a book to flog: JAN MOIR

She was the first woman to enter Bute House as First Minister and 'won all eight of the elections I contested as SNP leader'. Now, everybody wants a piece of Nicola, and no wonder.

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30 h. ago The beginning of An American Werewolf in London stumbles a bit, but that's understandable on the misty English moors [The Coldest Open]

The beginning of An American Werewolf in London stumbles a bit, but that's understandable on the misty English moors [The Coldest Open]  Popverse

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34 h. ago 'We're going to Disneyland, but this has put a bit of a downer on it'

Two easyJet planes 'clipped wings' in a small crash at Manchester Airport as they were set to take off

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37 h. ago Scots mum regrets 'silly' choice not to wear sunhat after shock cancer diagnosis

"Not wearing a hat was probably a bit of a vanity. I thought 'I'm not wearing a hat, I've got nice long hair'. I wanted to show it off and not wear a hat."

Science

42 h. ago Limitless: Live Better Now review – Chris Hemsworth has absolutely no sense of rhythm

The Thor star’s documentary about improving his mental resilience sees him trying to learn the drums. But given how dreadful he is, promising to join Ed Sheeran on stage may have been a mistake So, you know how there was once the Era of All the Chrises? Pine, Evans, Pratt, Hemsworth. And they all looked the same, especially Pratt ‘n’ Evans and Pine ‘n’ Hemsworth (plus Hemsworth had 17 brothers who also looked the same, which felt like an unnecessary layer of complication). Then Evans became Captain America and Hemsworth became Thor and that sorted things out a tad, although Pratt ran interference as Star-Lord in the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise for a bit.Anyway. Limitless is a reality-documentary sort of thing by the Hemsworth one (if you need further elucidation, he is Australian and looks like a handsome teddy bear with an unparalleled fitness regime). In the first series he investigated ways to deal with stress and shock, and how to slow the ageing process and other ills tha...

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53 h. ago Can't get away this summer? Mafia: The Old Country brings the Sicilian countryside to you, with a side of Michael Corleone

Remember that bit in The Godfather where Al Pacino runs off to Sicily? Now imagine That Bit in a game. Because that's what the latest entry in the Mafia series delivers.

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54 h. ago ‘Why would you take away a parking place?’: the city where anyone can build an urban oasis

Grätzloasen – low-cost, urban ‘parklets’ built by volunteers – are on the rise in Vienna as sceptics are being won over by the splash of welcome greenery and boost to community spiritsIn a quiet corner of Vienna’s well-to-do 18th district, Jana is explaining how her assembly of wooden decking and planters is bringing a bit of greenery to the area. “There’s not a single tree on this whole street – it’s just parking spaces on both sides.”This is a grätzloase, or neighbourhood oasis – a miniature park tucked into the side of the road. With the blessing of the city hall, more than 100 of them have sprung up across Vienna. The scheme has been growing since 2015, and its proponents say it’s struck a rare balance for urban projects: cheap, community-driven and appreciated by local people. Continue reading...

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54 h. ago Brits like to eat whole apple including the core – one city is especially keen

Brits are an apple mad country with some admitting to eating the whole think down to the core, with one UK city in particular eating every last bit of the much-loved fruit

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57 h. ago Susan Boyle thanks Liam Gallagher in the best way possible after Oasis dedicate song to her at Edinburgh show

The love-in looks set to continue with the opera singer saying she hopes to catch the band at Wembley in September for ‘a wee bit of Poznań’ — the arms-linked bounce popular with football fans

Culture

60 h. ago Trump and Putin to have one on one meeting before wider meeting with delegations, says Kremlin – live

US and Russian presidents to meet at 11.30am local time in Anchorage, Alaska, on Friday 15 AugustWe are getting a bit more details about the Trump-Putin summit in Alaska, coming from the Russian side, via Reuters.The meeting will begin 11:30am local time in Alaska, so 20:30 BST, 21:30 CEST. Continue reading...

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67 h. ago Arsenal transfer news: Mikel Arteta faces £68m deal deadline as Gunners boss takes new role

Mikel Arteta has strengthened his Arsenal squad over the summer but last season's Premier League runners-up could have a bit more business to come between now and September 1

Economics

3 d. ago Sashi Perera: the 10 funniest things I have ever seen (on the internet)

The lawyer turned comedian and author shares her favourite online lols, from Michael Bolton as Erin Brockovich to David Attenborough narrating tortoise sex Get our weekend culture and lifestyle emailI love the internet. People from the time before the internet always talk about how great that time was. They’re lying. Some things were exactly the same: there was love and war, and people pushed doors clearly marked “pull”, especially if someone was watching. But we had to bear these experiences without a tool to ferret out as much information as possible about anything or anyone at any time. So it was definitely a worse time.When a dial-up connection came into my life at 12, I threw myself at the internet with the intensity usually reserved for Backstreet Boys dances. I’ve aggressively communicated on every virtual platform since its inception, and the best bit is the link to all the funnies.Sign up for the fun stuff with our rundown of must-reads, pop culture and tips for the weekend...

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3 d. ago Three magical days at a European theme park that rivals Disneyland

Efteling is a theme park near Tilburg in the Netherlands that's been described as a rival to Disneyland

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3 d. ago Theme park that's better than Disney only 3.5 hours from the UK

Efteling, near Tilburg in the Netherlands, has been called 'better than Disneyland' and is only a three and a half hour drive from the UK - but is it worth the trip?

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