63 m. ago John Mitchell to remain Red Roses coach even if England fail to win home World Cup

The New Zealander is under contract until after next year’s Women’s Six Nations and will remain in post

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74 m. ago Despairing wives reveal the red flags that proved their marriages were doomed YEARS before divorce

The truth is, marriages don't usually end in a big explosion. They end in a hundred tiny moments - the eye rolls, the heavy silences, the thoughtless acts so minor we barely even register them.

Politics

1 hour ago Sugar tax explained and what new government plans mean for UK's favourite drinks

The sugar tax applied to fizzy drinks is set to be extended to milkshakes and similar treats

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2 h. ago ‘Numerous signs of torture’: Ukrainian journalist’s detention and death in Russian prison

The Guardian, working with media partners, has tracked down first-hand accounts to reconstruct Viktoriia Roshchyna’s final monthsThe exchange took place on a lonely forest road in February. Moving along a line of refrigerated lorries, the teams in hazmat suits went about their grim work: preparing the remains of 757 Ukrainian military casualties handed over by Russia for the journey back to Kyiv.Clipboards in hand, intermediaries from the Red Cross checked their lists. For each body shrouded in white plastic, the Russians had provided a number, a name, a location, sometimes a cause of death. And then, at the very bottom of the last page, a mystery entry: “NM SPAS 757.” The letters were abbreviations, taken to mean “unidentified man” and “extensive damage to the coronary arteries”. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago ‘Numerous signs of torture’: a Ukrainian journalist’s detention and death in Russian prison

The Guardian, working with media partners, has tracked down first-hand accounts to reconstruct Viktoriia Roshchyna’s final monthsThe exchange took place on a lonely forest road in February. Moving along a line of refrigerated lorries, the teams in hazmat suits went about their grim work: preparing the remains of 757 Ukrainian military casualties handed over by Russia for the journey back to Kyiv.Clipboards in hand, intermediaries from the Red Cross checked their lists. For each body shrouded in white plastic, the Russians had provided a number, a name, a location, sometimes a cause of death. And then, at the very bottom of the last page, a mystery entry: “NM SPAS 757.” The letters were abbreviations, taken to mean “unidentified man” and “extensive damage to the coronary arteries”. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago The Breakdown | Red Roses triumph again but cannot afford another World Cup wobble

Seven straight Six Nations titles is impressive but rivals may have been encouraged by the nervous finish against FranceThere are two contrasting schools of thought after England’s grand-slam clinching win against France on Saturday. According to John Mitchell, the Red Roses’ head coach, his side’s nervy 43-42 victory was ideal preparation for the World Cup this year. Alternatively, as the former England hooker Brian Moore succinctly put it during post-match TV analysis: “If they were playing New Zealand, would they have got away with that?”Between them Mitchell and Moore know plenty about World Cup disappointment. The former was head coach of the All Blacks side beaten in the semi-finals of the 2003 men’s tournament in Australia. Moore was part of the England team edged out by the Wallabies in the final in 1991. They have spent enough time in top-level rugby to know how abruptly best-laid plans can be foiled and that wanting something badly guarantees you zilch. Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago 'Cruel' Donald Trump's decisions 'will cost lives' as he 'walks away from responsibility'

EXCLUSIVE: The first 100 days of Donald Trump's second presidency have seen his pal Elon Musk take to government spending with a chainsaw, a metaphor he felt the need to explain to everyone

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2 h. ago Dancing On Ice's Jayne Torvill crashes to floor on ice during farewell tour

Dancing On Ice star Jayne Torvill was left red-faced after she took a tumble in front of a packed crowd on her farewell tour with ice skating partner Christopher Dean

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3 h. ago Nationwide explains how to claim £50 payment if you don't have access to account

Nationwide has issued a raft of 'thank you' payments to millions of members

Economics

4 h. ago Martin Lewis explains if £20,000 cash ISA limit is being 'killed off'

A cash ISA is a type of savings account where you can save up to £20,000 each tax year and any savings interest you make will be tax-free

Economics

4 h. ago Revealed: Popular alcoholic drink could REDUCE your risk of a sudden cardiac arrest

Nicholas Grubic, of the University of Toronto, said the study casts doubt on the long-held belief that red wine is better for you than white (pictured, file photo).

Events

5 h. ago Canada election result sees Mark Carney triumph – leaving Donald Trump red

Former Bank of England governor Mark Carney has won Canada's federal election despite only becoming Prime Minister last month - his victory could prove embarrassing for Donald Trump

Politics

5 h. ago Sailor injured as $60m US fighter jet topples off aircraft carrier dodging Houthi rebel strike

Navy Hornet lost as it sinks into Red Sea during anti-Houthi mission

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8 h. ago UK weather maps turn red as Britain to be hotter than parts of Greece and Spain

The Met Office have revealed that the UK is set to see the mercury soar up to 29C (84.2F) as a mini-heatwave this week will see our hottest day for far this year

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9 h. ago Sailor injured when US fighter jet topples off aircraft carrier dodging Houthi rebel strike

An American sailor sustained minor injuries Monday when Navy fighter jet toppled off an aircraft carrier and sank into the Red Sea, reportedly during a Houthi strike.

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9 h. ago Sailor injured when $60m US fighter jet topples off aircraft carrier dodging Houthi rebel strike

Navy Hornet lost as it sinks into Red Sea during anti-Houthi mission

Events

10 h. ago 'Red flag' symptom that could be a sign of stroke or meningitis

It is important to keep an eye on what you're experiencing as symptoms could be a sign of a bigger issue

Politics

11 h. ago Dame Helen Mirren, 79, urges people in midlife not to 'fear' ageing as she encourages them to embrace exercise as part of new campaign

Dame Helen Mirren has told people in midlife not to 'fear' ageing as she encouraged them to embrace exercise.

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11 h. ago Helen Mirren, 79, says 'it's never too late' as she shares important health message

The Oscar-winning actress and Age UK ambassador is supporting a new campaign urging people in midlife to make exercise a "key part" of their routine

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13 h. ago Chappell Roan accused of pushing her assistant in red carpet viral clip

Chappell Roan has been accused of pushing her assistant in a shocking viral red carpet clip.

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