49 m. ago Construction workers win unfair dismissal claim over 'b****** tickling' jibe

A pair of sacked construction workers whose project costs were spiralling won a case for unfair dismissal after their boss asked them if they had been "tickling each other's b*ll*cks" for a year

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61 m. ago Transfer news live: Wirtz taking Liverpool medical, Mbeumo’s shock Man Utd U

Follow all the latest transfer news as the rumour mill whirs with the summer’s second transfer window open for business

Events

73 m. ago Developing countries ‘need more debt relief’ to fund education and health

Research warns poorer governments prioritising debt payments over essential development spendingDeveloping countries need a fresh round of debt relief, to prevent money urgently needed for health and education being diverted to creditors, according to a major new report commissioned by the late Pope Francis.The Jubilee report, produced by a panel of experts chaired by Nobel prize-winning economist Joseph Stiglitz, argues for debt restructuring, along the lines of the Heavily Indebted Poor Countries initiative (HIPC). Continue reading...

Economics

2 h. ago England vs India: Judgment awaits Brendan McCullum and Ben Stokes in epic year

With the Ashes to come this winter, England face a run of ten Tests that will define the Bazball legacy

Politics

2 h. ago Get a fan and shut curtains: how to keep your home cool in a heatwave

Opening (and shading) your windows is vital to keeping the heat at bay. And turn things off and take a cool showerIt’s tempting to throw the windows open all day in the hope of a breeze, but when it is really hot outside, you only let in hotter air. Continue reading...

Society

2 h. ago Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal want Chelsea star, Gyokeres decision; Man Utd in Mbeumo blow; Guehi to Liverpool

Huge deals edging closer with summer transfer window open again

Sport

3 h. ago Transfer news LIVE: Wirtz lands in the UK, Arsenal eye Chelsea star, Liverpool target Guehi

Florian Wirtz, Marc Guehi, Bryan Mbeumo, Martin Zubimendi all lead the headlines with Liverpool, Manchester United and Arsenal all chasing big-money deals in the summer transfer window

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4 h. ago Liverpool transfer news: Reds enter talks for £43m star as deal 'approved' by forward

Liverpool are enjoying a busy summer transfer window and are set to finalise Florian Wirtz's move to Anfield with the German international expected to undergo his medical on Friday

Economics

4 h. ago Friday’s briefing: Lionel Messi stars at Club World Cup and Botafogo stun PSG

The Herons closed in on the knockout stage, while Chelsea will look for a second Group D win on Friday.

Politics

4 h. ago Ruthless Pacers throttle Thunder to push NBA finals to decisive Game 7

Indiana rout OKC 108-91 in Game 6 of NBA finalsThunder to host winner-take-all Game 7 on SundayFueled by defense, depth and defiance, the Indiana Pacers stormed to a 108-91 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night, leveling the NBA finals at three games apiece and setting up a decisive Game 7 in Oklahoma City.Obi Toppin came off the bench to score 20 points, Andrew Nembhard added 17 points with four assists and Pascal Siakam had 16 points and 13 rebounds as Indiana bounced back from consecutive losses. Tyrese Haliburton, cleared to play only hours before tipoff due to a strained right calf, delivered 14 points, five assists and two steals in 22 high-impact minutes. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Scots Gladiator Sheli McCoy hails Pride of Scotland Unsung Heroes

TV star Sabre can't wait to honour the winners at our glittering People's Oscars on Monday night.

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5 h. ago Manchester United can still secure their dream transfer for free

Man United are desperate to sign a striker in this summer's transfer window and they still have the opportunity to land one without the need of a transfer fee.

Sport

7 h. ago The bomb from hell... So will the US deploy it? Can it take out Iran's nuclear site? And what would happen next?: MARK ALMOND

Donald Trump loves to back a winner, says MARK ALMOND. The prospect of a quick win must be tempting for a man who has already let it be known he wants a Nobel Peace Prize.

Events

7 h. ago Arsenal consider surprise second raid on Chelsea as Enzo Maresca stance emerges

Arsenal are reportedly monitoring Noni Madueke's situation at Chelsea as the Gunners look to strengthen their attacking options this summer, with a new winger on the agenda

Sport

8 h. ago EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: Lady Sally Aspinall, aunt of Prince Harry's ex Cressida Bonas, dies aged 80

EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: The extraordinary life of the beautiful, twice-widowed Lady Sally Aspinall, daughter of Le Mans-winning 5th Earl Howe, ended this week at the age of 80

Events

9 h. ago PATRICK MARMION reviews Stereophonic at the Duke of York's Theatre: Sex, drugs, rock 'n' roll... all that's missing is Fleetwood Mac

PATRICK MARMION: Now in the West End after winning five Tony Awards on Broadway, it re-creates one of the most notorious episodes of sex, drugs 'n' rock and roll excess in all of pop history.

Events

9 h. ago The Lionel Messi moment that inspired Inter Miami to first Club World Cup win

Messi completed a turnaround in the 53rd minute when he curled a 20-yard free-kick into the top corner

Politics

9 h. ago Trump sets deadline of two weeks to decide if US will join Israel’s war on Iran

US president leaves window for negotiation after Israeli defence minister openly embraces regime change Middle East crisis – live updatesDonald Trump has set a two-week deadline to decide whether the US will join Israel’s war with Iran, allowing time to seek a negotiated end to the conflict, the White House has said.The decision to leave a window for diplomacy came after Israel’s defence minister openly embraced regime change in Tehran as a war aim. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Daily Star super tipster Jason Heavey beats AI supercomputer bots at red

The Reach racing editor is on fire with his tips for the horses at this year's baking hot Royal Ascot after correctly picking winner after winner - even beating ChatGPT

Politics

10 h. ago Somerset move top of South Group with victory against Hampshire

Somerset made it six wins from seven matches while there were also victories for Leicestershire and Middlesex.

Politics

11 h. ago Unions mull over Liberty Steel as two electric arc furnaces in Rotherham stand 'idle' for nearly a year

Liberty's subsidiary Specialty Steel UK faces a winding-up petition, and trade unionists want owner Sanjeev Gupta to step aside.

Politics

11 h. ago James Wade opens up on health battles after ending three year darts title drought

The Machine opens up on struggles following first triumph since 2022 as he beat Scott Williams 8-3 to return to PDC winners circle

Events

11 h. ago Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal eye Madueke; Mbeumo picks next club; Liverpool want Guehi; Chelsea, Man Utd latest

Huge deals edging closer with summer transfer window open again

Sport

11 h. ago Liam Gallagher in 'freefall' and fleeing to Spain to retire until key intervention

A new book A Sound So Very Loud reveals how Liam Gallagher was on the verge of moving to Majorca to retire like the gangster played by Ray Winstone in the 2000 movie Sexy Beast - until his partner made him see the light

Politics

11 h. ago Two more winners on Thursday – here's my Friday Royal Ascot tips

Daily Star Chief Tipster Jason Heavey continued his good form with two winners on Thursday and he fancies star Irish filly Babouche to steal the show on Friday

Politics

12 h. ago Carlos Alcaraz beats the heat in epic comeback against Munar at Queen’s Club

Top seed into quarter-finals with 6-4, 6-7 (7), 7-5 winAlcaraz victory longest match at Queen’s in 34 yearsOn a day of hot heads and high emotion, Carlos Alcaraz proved once again to be a master of escapology in the longest match at Queen’s Club for 34 years. With temperatures hovering over 30C on Andy Murray Arena, the Spaniard was 4-2 down in the final set, having lost four games in a row. To add to his sense of peril and woe, his serve was also misfiring and he had just hit his 50th unforced error. Yet he found a way – just as he had during the French Open final earlier this month.A few minutes – and a series of inspired winners – later Alcaraz was shaking hands with his compatriot Jaume Munar having won 6-4, 6-7 (7), 7-5 in an epic that lasted a little under three hours and 30 minutes. It was the longest match at Queen’s Club since MaliVai Washington faced Mark Keil in 1991, with the second set alone taking an hour and 42 minutes. As Alcaraz pithily wrote on the BBC TV courtside...

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12 h. ago Coco Gauff stunned in first match since winning French Open title

Gauff stunned by qualifier Wang at Berlin OpenFrench Open champ makes seven double faultsWang to face Badosa after career-best grass winNewly crowned French Open champion Coco Gauff was stunned on her return to action Thursday, losing to Chinese qualifier Wang Xinyu 6-3, 6-3 at the Berlin Open.The second-ranked Gauff, who won at Roland-Garros less than two weeks ago for her second Grand Slam title, amassed 25 unforced errors and seven double faults in her loss to Wang. Gauff had a bye to the second round at the grass-court tournament, a warmup for Wimbledon. Continue reading...

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12 h. ago Enzo Maresca has not spoken to Mykhailo Mudryk since May, manager reveals

Chelsea manager still trusts wingerMudryk faces ban after failed drugs testEnzo Maresca has said he has not spoken to Mykhailo Mudryk since the Football Association announced on Wednesday that the Chelsea winger has been charged with doping offences. Mudryk is facing a four-year ban if he is found guilty by the FA of taking a banned substance.Maresca said he still trusts the Ukraine international and plans to check on his welfare soon, but Chelsea’s head coach added that he has had no contact with the 24-year-old since May. “I spoke with Misha in Poland when we played the Conference League final,” he said. “I didn’t speak with him since that time. Continue reading...

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13 h. ago Duhan van der Merwe hits back at ‘SpringJock’ jibes: ‘I know how hard I’ve worked to get here’

Flying winger brushes off allegiance jibes and cannot wait for Australia after a testing Lions tour in 2021Duhan van der Merwe does not want to shake hands. It is not that the hulking Scotland winger is being rude – he is polite to a fault – but after a gruelling gym session the British & Irish Lion has blisters as big as golf balls. A fist bump – a touch daunting given the size of his biceps – must suffice.Van der Merwe’s war wounds are the first indication that public perception about him can be misleading and there are many to follow in the ensuing half-hour. From an impassioned response to accusations he is a “SpringJock”, to discussing why he runs roughshod over England once a year, Van der Merwe is illuminating company. Continue reading...

Events

13 h. ago Gennaro Gattuso seeks ‘family’ ethos in bid to avoid World Cup unthinkable

Hero of 2006 World Cup was second choice behind Claudio Ranieri and has not had a successful career as managerGennaro Gattuso said all the things he was expected to say at his first appearance as Italy manager. He talked about the need to restore enthusiasm to an Azzurri side whose morale has been dented by recent setbacks, as well as that sense of shared purpose that bonded him to teammates in the World Cup-winning side of 2006.The word he kept coming back to was “family”, insisting: “That’s the most important thing, more than tactics or formations.” His is not a vision of paternalistic authority but of a group close enough to speak hard truths to each other’s faces. Continue reading...

Politics

13 h. ago Noni Madueke to Arsenal: Enzo Maresca confirms Chelsea transfer stance on selling winger

The Blues winger is reportedly a transfer target for the Gunners

Sport

13 h. ago Alcaraz survives major scare at Queen's Club to reach longest winning streak of career

Alcaraz survives major scare at Queen's Club to reach longest winning streak of career  ATP Tour

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13 h. ago Liverpool pick out next transfer after Florian Wirtz and Milos Kerkez as £34m deal advanced

Arne Slot’s Liverpool have already enjoyed a lucrative summer window and they have another big-money swoop in mind should one of their pending deals go through as expected

Economics

13 h. ago Wales' big new rugby hope being mentored by England and Lions star

Sam Scott has been taken under the wing of an England international

Politics

14 h. ago Enzo Maresca confirms Chelsea transfer plan as Mykhailo Mudryk faces four

Mykhailo Mudryk missed the second half of last season and Chelsea are openly looking for a new winger, having already had two bids turned down for Borussia Dortmund’s Jamie Gittens

Sport

14 h. ago Mykhailo Mudryk: Enzo Maresca confirms Chelsea response to doping charge

The winger has been charged by the Football Association

Politics

14 h. ago Shamed Wyndham Clark apologises for Oakmont vandalism as US Open champion breaks his silence

The 2023 US Open winner in the dock for a second time in 2025 after smashed lockers

Politics

14 h. ago The Guardian view on Trump and Iran: Netanyahu’s war has no visible exit | Editorial

The US president promised to keep his country out of conflicts. The Israeli prime minister has other ideasThe maxim that wars are easy to start and hard to end does not appear to be troubling Benjamin Netanyahu. For the Israeli prime minister, conflict is an end as much as a means, extending his political survival. Under international pressure – however belated and insufficient – over the slaughter in Gaza, he launched the attack on Iran. Initially presented as essential to prevent Tehran from the imminent acquisition of a nuclear bomb, a claim running counter to US intelligence, it is increasingly discussed as the path to bringing down the regime. The defence minister, Israel Katz, has said that Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, “can no longer be allowed to exist”.Donald Trump has generally seen armed conflict as a trap rather than an escape route. He said that the US would “measure our success not only by the battles we win but also by the war...

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15 h. ago Royal Ascot victory in Gold Cup brings vow to 'run naked down the track’

Jayne McGivern, who has championed the Derby winner Golden Horn since acquiring as a stallion, was overjoyed by his son’s success in the royal meeting’s signature prize

Politics

15 h. ago Tommy Freeman promises ‘fun and dangerous’ Lions approach to Argentina clash

Andy Farrell is fielding the biggest centres and wings he has available in his squad.

Politics

15 h. ago Transfer news live: Wirtz arrives for Liverpool medical, Arsenal agree to pay above Zubimendi release fee, Mbeumo to Man United

Follow all the latest transfer news as the rumour mill whirs with the summer’s second transfer window open for business

Economics

15 h. ago Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal eye Madueke; Mbeumo picks next club; triple Chelsea deal; Man Utd latest

Huge deals edging closer with summer transfer window open again

Sport

15 h. ago Luke Littler bites back at darts legend who claimed he 'doesn’t deserve' MBE before deleting post

Luke Littler is the youngest-ever winner of the PDC World Darts Championship and was named in King Charles III's Birthday Honours list to receive an MBE, which Dennis Priestley didn't agree with

Politics

15 h. ago Coronation Street's Bernie Winter star says 'forever' as she hails two co

Jane Hazlegrove has been flooding social media with support for two of her co-stars following their latest appearance on-screen

Politics

15 h. ago Trawlerman wins big one at Royal Ascot to claim coveted Gold Cup in record time

Trawlerman went one better than last year in the Gold Cup

Politics

15 h. ago Royal Ascot 2025 day 3 results as Trawlerman makes all to win Gold Cup

Day 3 at Royal Ascot is up and running

Politics

16 h. ago Ryanair jet from UK crashes into barrier on runway at Greek airport wrecking the Boeing 737's wing

A Ryanair flight from London crashed into a barrier today after landing at a Greek airport. The

Events

16 h. ago Brutally betrayed by her husband David Harbour, Lily Allen's next three moves have been pure genius. She's proved revenge is something money can't buy

Lily Allen just taught us all how to 'win' a breakup. No, seriously. She's won. After four years of marriage, her actor husband David Harbour allegedly cheated. Predictable. Grim.

Economics

16 h. ago Man City chief makes bold Club World Cup claim as rivals chase £97m prize money

Manchester City opened up their Club World Cup campaign with a 2-0 win over Wydad and chief Ferran Soriano insists they want to win the competition as they bid to become a "global" club

Economics

16 h. ago Man United set for massive cash injection amid crucial transfer window as announcement made

The latest Manchester United news as new broadcaster secures rights to show Premier League games across multiple countries

Politics

16 h. ago Katie Boulter battles past Sonay Kartal to extend stunning Nottingham Open record

Boulter is on a 12-match winning run in Nottingham having won the title in 2023 and 2024

Events

16 h. ago Lenovo IdeaPad laptop praised for everyday use and affordable price

This Windows laptop will make school or homework a breeze, with a tasty discount too

Politics

16 h. ago Royal Ascot winner survives late injury scare kept secret from punters

After Merchant landed the King George V Stakes, his trainer William Haggas revealed the horse nearly missed the race after coughing and slipping in the saddling box

Events

16 h. ago Ryanair jet from UK crashes into barrier on runway at Greek airport wrecking the Boeing 737's wing after suffering 'severe turbulence' during flight

A Ryanair flight from London crashed into a barrier today after landing at a Greek airport. The

Events

16 h. ago Prince William teams up with Hollywood royalty Cate Blanchett for unexpected outing

Prince William joined forces with Oscar-winning actress Cate Blanchett to visit one of his Earthshot Prize finalists in Norwich that are making clothing more sustainable

Politics

17 h. ago Holidaymakers battle it out for £10 trip to luxury Ibiza holiday worth £10,000

Holidaymakers have the opportunity to win the ultimate Ibiza experience worth £10,000 complete with entry to some of the hottest clubs

Economics

17 h. ago Who Will Win Wimbledon 2025? Latest odds reveal the 13 men's singles favourites

It’s nearly time for the world’s best tennis players to take to the grass of SW19.

Politics

17 h. ago George Russell slams Red Bull after 'waste of time' FIA decision on stripping race win

George Russell secured his first win of the season after holding off Max Verstappen in Canada, but it was overshadowed by Red Bull's protests against the Brit

Politics

17 h. ago Sir Jackie Stewart's hometown marks 60th anniversary of his first Formula 1 Grand Prix win

Hundreds of people joined in the fun at Levengrove Park to honour the iconic Dumbarton hero's first ever win.

Sport

17 h. ago EuroMillions winner of record £208m prize comes forward as lottery chiefs issue warning

The winning Euromillions ticket was sold in Co Cork and the winning numbers were 13, 22, 23, 44, 49, with lucky stars 3 and 5. The National Lottery confirmed the winner has come forward

Events

17 h. ago Vanity Fair staff 'blindsided and devastated' after Anna Wintour appoints an 'unqualified' nepo

An insider has alleged that the decision has sparked immense outrage in the company, claiming that many Vanity Fair staffers feel like Guiducci is 'not qualified' for the job.

Society

17 h. ago Tottenham handed FA fine over fans' homophobic chanting during Manchester United win

Incidents occurred during the second half of Premier League match at OId Trafford last September

Sport

17 h. ago EuroMillions £208m jackpot is claimed as holder of winning ticket comes forward in Ireland

The £208 million Euromillions jackpot has been claimed after the winning ticket owner came forward in Ireland.

Economics

17 h. ago Royal Ascot 2025 results, winners, race card and latest day 3 odds

World-renowned five-day Festival begins in Berkshire

Politics

17 h. ago Offshore floating wind farms to power millions of homes, minister says

Jo Stevens has said plans for floating offshore wind farms in Wales and the South West will create 5,300 jobs and power four million homes.

Politics

17 h. ago Winner of 250 million euro EuroMillions jackpot has made contact

The winning ticket was bought in Cork, the National Lottery said.

Politics

18 h. ago PSG vs Botafogo Club World Cup prediction, betting preview, odds and tips

PSG showed no signs of fatigue as the Champions League winners thrashed Atletico Madrid last time out and now are firm favourites to beat Botafogo

Politics

18 h. ago Viewers left 'in tears' over disturbing documentary about 'most evil reality show ever'

BBC The Contestant tells the story of a Japanese man who was unknowingly being filmed live while he was locked up alone in a room for a whole year in the hopes of winning ¥1 million

Culture

18 h. ago Football Daily | Trump, Juventus and thinly veiled contempt in the Oval Office

Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!While Football Daily didn’t get where it is today by performatively flip-flopping over various issues depending on which way the prevailing political wind is blowing, it would be fair to say Football Daily did get where it is today by performatively flip-flopping over various issues depending on which way the prevailing political wind is blowing. Like Groucho Marx, the world’s most daily football email has its principles and if you don’t like them well, we have other ones. Those familiar with its work will be aware that Fifa is no different, but has still come as something of a surprise that having for so long publicly (if a little hollowly) purported to be against injustice of any kind, world football’s governing body abandoned its planned campaigns against racism and discrimination across the opening three days of the Copa Gianni being staged in the USA USA USA. Following a backlash, some pithy slogans were rolled out on Wednesday...

Politics

18 h. ago Manchester United have new deadline to comply with as £70m transfer race hots up

Latest Manchester United transfer news and gossip as the summer transfer window rolls on with United being linked with several potential new signings

Sport

18 h. ago Pep Guardiola hinted at a new Rodri plan and he showed why in Man City win

Rodri continued his comeback from injury in the 2-0 win against Wydad AC as Man City got their Club World Cup campaign underway with a win.

Politics

18 h. ago The exact windfall Matt O'Riley could land Celtic if he joins Napoli as Brighton transfer battle begins

A surge in interest has emerged in the midfielder from Italy and England as the Glasgow giants watch on

Events

18 h. ago Arsenal duo to battle new Chelsea star for PFA Young Player of the Year award as shortlist revealed

Three of Chelsea’s domestic Treble winners are in the running for women’s Young Player of the Year

Sport

18 h. ago Man Utd legend mocks Omar Berrada's target for Ruben Amorim – 'pie in the sky'

Omar Berrada has made the ambitious claim that Manchester United will be champions again by 2028 but a Treble-winning Red Devils icon has blasted the 'dreamlike' comments

Events

18 h. ago James Vowles signs new Williams F1 contract – with goal to ‘win world titles again’

The Williams team principal has overseen a promising two-and-a-half year period at the Grove-based outfit and managed to sign Ferrari race winner Carlos Sainz

Politics

18 h. ago Lucy Bronze responds to squad controversy with defiant Lionesses message ahead of Euro 2025

Lucy Bronze has hailed the Lionesses squad as one full of "winners", despite losing experienced trio Mary Earps, Fran Kirby and Millie Bright ahead of their European Championship defence

Politics

19 h. ago Warm Home Discount Scheme to expand and pay six million people £150 this winter

A further 240,000 households in Scotland will receive the energy bill boost this winter.

Economics

19 h. ago Jennifer Abbott: All we know on filmmaker fatally knifed at home 'for diamond Rolex'

Award winning film director Jennifer Abbott, 69, was stabbed to death and found gagged and wrapped in a blanket in her Camden home - here is everything we know about the case

Events

19 h. ago Boyfriend's desperate plea to drink driver moments before he killed girlfriend

Lillie Clack, 22, died in hospital days after the horror crash after she, her boyfriend and two other pals accepted a lift home from a man who was too drunk to drive following a night out at Winter Wonderland

Events

19 h. ago Transfer news live: Arsenal agree to pay above Zubimendi release fee, Isak on Liverpool radar, Mbeumo to Man United

Follow all the latest transfer news as the rumour mill whirs with the summer’s second transfer window open for business

Economics

19 h. ago You're using your fan wrong! Expert reveals why you should point it OUT the window to stay cool

When it's this warm, people resort to all sorts of tips and tricks to try and cool down. Now, experts have revealed you've been using your fan wrong - and why you should point it out the window.

Politics

19 h. ago Clarion Gaming wins dual honors at AEO Excellence Awards in London

Clarion Gaming wins dual honors at AEO Excellence Awards in London  Yogonet

Events

19 h. ago Viral comedian who attended 19 schools makes his Edinburgh Fringe debut

Described in a 4 ½ star review by The Student Newspaper as “hilarious” and “unique and refreshing,” the award-winning Aaron Wood, one of the UK’s fastest rising stars, with a string of sell-out shows under his belt, and with over 100 million views online, comes to the Fringe with his highly anticipated debut hour, More To Life, from 1 to 25 August at Hoots @ The Apex - Hoot 3.

Culture

19 h. ago Lillie Clack: Distraught friend tells of terror before 100mph car crash that killed ‘popular princess’

Drunk driver Charlie Hilton, 25, was being chased by police before his Mercedes hit a tree and burst into flames in south London

Events

20 h. ago Arsenal transfer target Nico Williams 'says yes' to sensational summer deal

Arsenal have been in the market for more firepower and Nico Williams has been on their radar but the Athletic Bilbao winger has agreed to a deal with Barcelona

Politics

20 h. ago England squad full of ‘winners’ ahead of Euros defence – Lucy Bronze

The England squad have gathered at St George’s Park ahead of their Euros quest and will open their campaign on July 5 against France in Zurich.

Politics

20 h. ago Alexander Isak to Liverpool news: Newcastle's stance on transfer and potential fee

Alexander Isak is said to be Liverpool's 'dream' target for the rest of the summer transfer window, but Newcastle United are playing hardball over the Swede's future

Politics

20 h. ago England are right to stick with a settled top six – Bethell should follow the Lara model | Mark Ramprakash

Ollie Pope retains his No 3 spot for the first Test and India wouldn’t mind having a bit more of that kind of continuityThere always seems to be one man under pressure in England’s batting lineup and consensus over the winter seemed to be that Jacob Bethell’s emergence had put Ollie Pope’s place at risk. Pope has clung on to his place for the start of the India series and my view is that Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum should be very careful before they mess with what is probably the most settled top six of any Test side in the world at the moment.There was speculation about both Pope and Zak Crawley before they scored centuries in last month’s game against Zimbabwe, but that performance should have secured their spots for this series at least. Bethell is a huge talent and some really top cricketers have spoken very highly about his performances and potential – clearly his time will come. He was impressive in New Zealand over the winter and since then we’ve seen exhilarating glimpse...

Politics

20 h. ago Jill Roord: ‘I lost my happiness in football a little bit. I needed to move home’

The Netherlands midfielder, once Manchester City’s record signing, talks about rejoining the club in her heart, FC Twente, and the upcoming EurosFor Jill Roord, even after winning the Bundesliga title and getting to a Champions League final, eight years on from saying goodbye to FC Twente, there is simply no place like home. The 107-time capped Netherlands midfielder is this summer returning to the club where she began her career and, in an exclusive interview with the Guardian, she explains why the opportunity to move back closer to her family and friends was irresistible.“It had nothing to do with City. My time with City was really good,” says Roord, as she explains her decision to leave the club after two years. “I have been away for eight years playing abroad and it becomes tough being alone for that many years. In the past few years I lost my fun and my happiness in football a little bit because of being away, travelling a lot and not being able to be with family and friends, a...

Politics

20 h. ago Manchester United chief Omar Berrada slammed for 'dreamlike' comments amid Ruben Amorim warning

Teddy Sheringham has hit out at Manchester United chief executive Omar Berrada's comments about the club winning the Premier League by 2028

Events

20 h. ago Have Bezos and Sanchez booked out these Venice grand dames for their wedding celebrations?

While new hotels have flown up this season hoping to compete with the grand dames, Mary Lussiana explains why there’s still only two clear winners which will wow the glitterati

Culture

20 h. ago OKC vs Pacers: When is game 6, NBA Finals UK time, how to watch, tip off time and streaming details

Oklahoma City Thunder (OKC) and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander are just one win away from the NBA Championship against the Indiana Pacers.

Sport

21 h. ago Kilmarnock premium gift shop celebrates award win and new fragrance launch

A Scents of Scotland has been crowned Scotland's Gift Store Of The Year for the fourth year.

Events

21 h. ago Reeves promised oil industry ‘quid pro quo’ over windfall tax in private meeting

Government accused of making ‘secret exchange deal’ with fossil fuel companies to compensate for tax hikeThe chancellor, Rachel Reeves, told a fossil fuel company the industry would receive a “quid pro quo” in return for higher taxes on its windfall profits, it can be revealed.In a meeting with the Norwegian state energy company Equinor on 27 August, Reeves suggested that the government’s carbon capture, usage and storage (CCUS) subsidies were a payoff for oil firms being hit with a higher tax rate. Continue reading...

Economics

21 h. ago Man Utd plan to win title in three years ridiculed with Ruben Amorim sack warning sent

Manchester United have launched a plan to win the Premier League title by 2028, with legendary former striker Teddy Sheringham dismissing the bold aim as "pie in the sky"

Events

21 h. ago Blantyre Congregational Church wins award for its community work

The accolade came from the Congregational Federation.

Events

21 h. ago Chelsea transfer priority clear as Jamie Gittens, Joao Pedro and Mohammed Kudus talks held

Blues also keen on Lyon winger Malick Fofana but won’t meet Hugo Ekitike’s current price tag

Sport

21 h. ago US Open champ JJ Spaun reveals the insane secrets of a first time major winner as he bares all on Oakmont triumph

The American star has an emotional pull to the Travelers Championship which means he was never going to miss out on TPC River Highlands.

Politics

21 h. ago ITV weather legend Wincey Willis dies aged 76 after dementia battle

The first ever woman to front ITV's national weather broadcasts passed away last December but her death was made public only today

Events

21 h. ago Manchester United signing convinced Ruben Amorim 'trusts' him after 'difficult' start

Ayden Heaven and Patrick Dorgu became the first signings of the Ruben Amorim era at Man United in the winter transfer window.

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