32 m. ago Bonmatí ‘has to believe’ change will happen after Rubiales conviction

Midfielder hopes the fight of Hermoso was not in vainSpain squad ‘thankful’ for support shown by EnglandAitana Bonmatí said she “has to believe” that change will happen and that the fight of Jenni Hermoso and Spain players has not been in vain, after the conviction of Luis Rubiales for sexual assault.Speaking before England host Spain at Wembley on Wednesday, the first meeting of the two sides since Spain’s 1-0 victory in that World Cup final in Sydney, the two-time Ballon d’Or winner, when asked whether she thought change would happen, said: “I have to believe. I believe this case happened for a reason and makes us more respected as women. People will realise that it has been important, and it doesn’t need to happen any more.” Continue reading...

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34 m. ago Pope Francis health latest: Live updates as Pontiff approves sainthood from hospital despite his critical condition

MAILONLINE BLOG: Follow live updates on Pope Francis as 88-year-old pontiff remains in a critical condition at Rome's Gemelli hospital.

Society

35 m. ago Pope Francis remains ‘critical but stable’ in hospital with pneumonia

Pontiff has carried on with work, including holding a meeting in hospital to approve two people for sainthoodPope Francis, who has been in hospital for 12 days battling pneumonia and other ailments, remains in a “critical but stable” condition, the Vatican said on Tuesday.The pontiff, 88, has not suffered further “acute respiratory episodes” and tests checking blood circulation “continue to be stable”, the Vatican said in its evening update. Continue reading...

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38 m. ago Chris Eubank Jr slaps Conor Benn with EGG as fighters are dragged apart

Eubank Jr slapped Benn as they faced off for the first time since their grudge fight was finally rearranged for April 26 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

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44 m. ago Seven potential WRU candidates for the director of rugby job

The WRU are hoping to appoint a new DoR by the end of March

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51 m. ago Chris O'Dowd says he wishes controversial The IT Crowd creator Graham Linehan would write more

Chris O’Dowd says he thinks Graham Linehan is ‘the best comedy writer I’ve worked with’

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52 m. ago Washout leaves Australia set for last four but potentially short of game time | Geoff Lemon

They should beat Afghanistan to progress, but the batters would have benefited from a hit-out against South AfricaIf you were an Australian supporter of a certain pragmatic bent, you might be quite pleased with a washout against South Africa at the Champions Trophy. With a win already banked, you slide past your most dangerous opponent in Group B without having conceded any advantage to them. It leaves you level with them on three points and guaranteed a semi-final as long as you can beat an Afghanistan team that, despite their recent advancements and the memorably close result last time you played, you should still beat anytime, anywhere across a format as extended as 50 overs.If you’re an Australian supporter of the sort of bullishness natural to Australian supporters, including any past or current Australian player, you would say that you always want to play the best teams because you’ll beat them while having a grand old time in the process, and that sliding past your most dange...

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52 m. ago Trott defends Afghanistan’s men with cloud hanging over England game

Taliban’s ban on women playing cricket has led to calls for a boycott by the ECB, but Champions Trophy match proceedsA day out from what is a must-win game for both Afghanistan and England, Jonathan Trott, head coach of the former, addressed the issue that is impossible to ignore during this Champions Trophy. The Taliban continues its brutal clampdown on women’s rights back in Afghanistan and Trott outlined the position his players find themselves in.“They know the difference between right and wrong,” said Trott, drawing a distinction between a team that play their cricket in exile under the previous Afghan flag and the regime at home. “They are under no illusions about where they have come from and they’re very courageous. You see that in their cricket and that’s the one thing I’ve not tried to change at all. They know who they are playing for and representing.” Continue reading...

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53 m. ago Conor Benn shows true colours with jibe about Chris Eubank Jr's dad

The two British rivals went face-to-face in Manchester for the first time since their mouthwatering dust-up in April was officially announced

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56 m. ago Household energy bills to soar by average of £111 from April 1 as Sir Keir Starmer told to 'apologise'

This is 9.4% or £159 higher than this time last year

Economics

67 m. ago Investigators probe plane crash at major UK airport after Manchester flights cancelled

The plane appeared to slam nose first on to the runway in the dramatic incident

Events

69 m. ago Ben Shephard and The Traitors star sample Oscars menu ahead of glitzy awards

The Oscars - also known as the Academy Awards - will be held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday, with the ceremony followed by catering at its annual Governors Ball

Events

89 m. ago Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid LIVE: Copa del Rey updates, latest team news, TV, prediction

A huge clash in the Copa del Rey semi-final

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89 m. ago Donald Trump ‘kisses Elon Musk’s feet’ in fake AI video shown on hacked screens at federal building

HUD spokeswoman Kasey Lovett vowed ‘appropriate action’ over 19-second clip on the day WFH ended for government workers

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90 m. ago Toto Wolff explains why he didn't join in as 'great' F1 fans booed Christian Horner

Fans were given a glimpse at the new liveries from all ten Formula One teams at a launch event in London, but there was controversy after Red Bull chief Christian Horner and Max Verstappen appeared to be booed

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92 m. ago Chelsea vs Southampton LIVE: Premier League updates, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction

Blues looking to improve on run of two wins in ten Premier League matches

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96 m. ago Police boss wanted to release Southport killer’s religion to stop disinformation

Merseyside Police chief constable Serena Kennedy said she was advised against publishing the detail by local CPS, while national CPS approved.

Events

97 m. ago SNP Budget plans approved with Greens, Lib Dems and Alba support

Ministers highlighted record spending for the NHS and councils in the £63 billion budget settlement.

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97 m. ago Chelsea v Southampton, Crystal Palace v Aston Villa, and more: football – live

Updates from the Premier League action and beyondLive scoreboard | Tables | Fixtures | And email DanielIt’s not even March and already, we know who’s going to win the league, who’s going to finish second, and who’s going to go down. On the face of things, this English Premeer League season is over, and a bust.However there’s always a however so, however: the fun in “oor league” has not, this season, been at either end but in between. So though, had someone shown us tonight’s fixtures in August, we might’ve sneered at them, Brighton v Bournemouth has all the makings of a terrific contest, two tough, attacking teams at the cutting edge of progress, a Champions League spot well with their ambit. Continue reading...

Sport

99 m. ago 'I didn't think for one minute they'd send a detective around for a perfectly reasonable comment on social media'

'Equally striking is the apparent total absence of any investigation by GMP into the sending of the original vile and offensive messages'

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