3 d. ago Michael Schumacher signs F1 race helmet with aid of his wife Corinna

The helmet, signed by every living world champion, will raise funds for Sir Jackie Stewart’s Race Against Dementia charity

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6 d. ago Jim Ratcliffe is ‘trying to destroy’ everything at Man United, says Eric Cantona

Ratcliffe has raised ticket prices and undertaken swingeing cuts resulting in significant job losses since his arrival in February 2024

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9 d. ago What is a 'peacock parent' – and the four signs you were raised by one

Family life can be tough, but for some people it's more difficult than others. For those who grew up with a 'peacock' parent, or a parent who presents narcissistic qualities, it can be really tough

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1 week ago Were you raised by a 'peacock parent'? How to spot if your mother or father was a narcissist

According to UK consultant clinical psychologist Dr Nihara Krause, a 'peacock parent' will almost certainly struggle to meet their child's emotional needs

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1 week ago Downing Street says Trump’s tariffs signal ‘new era’ in global economics

No 10 says US president’s decision is ‘disappointing’, as experts warn UK may have to raise taxes in autumnUK politics live – latest updatesDonald Trump’s tariffs signal a new global economic era, Downing Street has said, as economists warn the British government is likely to have to raise taxes in response.No 10 said on Friday the prime minister believed that this week’s trade announcement by the US president, which has started a global trade war and sent stock markets tumbling, marked a turning point in history. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Bride and groom raise eyebrows over 'tacky' detail in welcome sign at wedding: 'Is it meant to be a funny joke?'

A bride and groom has raised eyebrows over a 'tacky' and 'hideous' detail in their tongue-in-cheek welcome sign at their wedding.

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2 w. ago Scottish hospitality empire makes plea to punters as extra £1.7 million wage bill hits profits

“The ripple effects of these increases will be widespread, and we have no choice but to raise our prices as a result” – Louise MacLean, Signature

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2 w. ago Inside toxic feud tearing apart Sentebale: Why Harry clashed with charity chief and concerns over 'colonial feel' revealed

Amid the upper-crust glamour of Florida's Grand Champions Polo Club, there were signs of tension at a match held last April to raise funds for Prince Harry's Sentebale charity.

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2 w. ago The Signal chat leak raises questions about accountability in Trump’s cabinet

High-ranking officials can spill military secrets with apparent near-total immunityUS politics live – latest news updatesThe problem with the now infamous Signal chat read around the world is not just that sensitive military-operations details were broadcast, but that this reveals a pattern of what appears to be institutional dishonesty inside the Trump administration and the legal ramifications that presents.The leak exposes a system of broken accountability, where high-ranking officials can spill military secrets with apparent near-total immunity. Despite potential violations of classification protocols, federal record-keeping laws and promises of operational security, the leaders look to face no meaningful legal consequences. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Republican senators break ranks to call for investigation of Signal leak scandal

Senior GOP figures warn of potential ‘significant political problem’ for Trump administration in rare sign of unrestUS politics live – latest updatesIn rare signs of unrest, top Republican senators are calling for an investigation into the Signal leak scandal and demanding answers from the Trump administration, as they raise concerns it will become a “significant political problem” if not addressed properly.“This is what happens when you don’t really have your act together,” the Alaska Republican senator Lisa Murkowski told the Hill. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Flights leaving Bali cancelled after volcanic eruption shoots ash plume 8km into sky

Indonesia’s 1,700m Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki erupted for 11 minutes on Thursday, causing ash cloud but no damage to nearby villages on the island of FloresFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAt least seven international flights from Indonesia’s resort island Bali have been cancelled, an airport official said on Friday, after a volcano in the archipelago nation’s east erupted, shooting dark ash 8km into the sky.Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, a 1,703m (5,587ft) twin-peaked volcano on the tourist island of Flores, erupted for 11 minutes and nine seconds late on Thursday, authorities said, raising the volcano’s alert status to the highest level.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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