1 hour ago Tottenham will need Thomas Frank's transfer target to repeat Gareth Bale's Man Utd snub

Tottenham want to rival Manchester United for Bryan Mbeumo if they do land Thomas Frank and they'll need the Cameroon international to turn down a switch an Old Trafford switch

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2 h. ago I was enjoying a midnight swim. Then my girlfriend kissed me – and the nightmare began

Seventeen years ago Nathan Dunne was locked out of his body, or at least that’s how it felt. He talks about his battle with depersonalisation disorder – and his sudden fear of waterOn a cold winter’s night, in a “fit of spontaneity”, Nathan Dunne and his girlfriend went for a midnight swim on Hampstead Heath in London. They had been living together for a few months and, although it was dark and chilly, they “had a summer feeling in that first flush of the relationship”, Dunne says. They shed their clothes and waded into the shallows. After diving into the icy water, Dunne’s girlfriend put her lips to his cheek, and as they pulled apart, his life changed beyond all recognition. “It was like being struck. Like something came down,” he says, slicing the air with his hand. “The flip of a switch.”Dunne’s transformation sounds like a fairytale in reverse: one kiss, and his life turned into a nightmare. Seventeen years have passed since that night, and he still mostly explains the change i...

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6 h. ago Kate Middleton's title 'almost went to another royal' before major switch up

Before Kate became the Duchess of Cambridge when she married Prince William in 2011, one other unlikely royal was also in the running for the prestigious title.

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17 h. ago Alejandro Garnacho handed Man Utd transfer escape as Cristiano Ronaldo reunion offered

Alejandro Garnacho faces little prospect of a future with Manchester United following his explosive fallout with Ruben Amorim and a switch to Saudi Arabia could potentially be on the cards

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21 h. ago PlayStation 5 Pro slashed in price as Nintendo Switch 2 launches

You can save 7% on a PS5 Pro right now, with more savings available across more of Sony's hardware in the Days of Play sale.

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21 h. ago Kepa Arrizabalaga: Chelsea goalkeeper set for £5m Arsenal switch as Gunners land 'priority' target

The Spaniard is set for a permanent move after spending the last two seasons on loan away from Stamford Bridge

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27 h. ago Rory McIlroy worried about US Open bid after missing cut with 78 in Canada

Masters champion struggling with driver troubles‘I’m still searching for the missing piece off the tee’Rory McIlroy admitted he is concerned about his form before next week’s US Open after missing the cut at the Canadian Open. The Masters champion shot a dismal second-round 78 on Friday, carding a quadruple bogey, a double and four other bogeys in an eight-over-par round that left him languishing 21 shots behind the halfway leader, Cameron Champ, who finished on 12 under.It is the first time the world No 2 has missed the cut since the Open at Royal Troon last July. McIlroy’s round continued his troubled buildup to Oakmont having been forced to switch to a different driver after his previous model was deemed non-conforming in a random test on the eve of last month’s US PGA Championship, in which he finished joint-47th. Continue reading...

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27 h. ago Rory McIlroy worried about US Open after missing cut in Canada

Masters champion struggling with driver troubles‘I’m still searching for the missing piece off the tee’Rory McIlroy says he is concerned about his form before next week’s US Open after missing the cut at the Canadian Open. The Masters champion shot a dismal second-round 78 on Friday, carding a quadruple bogey, a double and four other bogeys in an eight-over-par round that left him languishing 21 shots behind the halfway leader, Cameron Champ, who finished on 12 under.It is the first time the world No 2 has missed the cut since the Open at Royal Troon last July. McIlroy’s round continued his troubled buildup to Oakmont having been forced to switch to a different driver after his previous model was deemed non-conforming in a random test on the eve of last month’s US PGA Championship, in which he finished joint-47th. Continue reading...

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29 h. ago Conor Coady to Rangers transfer offers Kevin Thelwell a second chance as he explains Everton snub

Thelwell was sporting director at Everton when Coady was on loan at Goodison but decided against a permanent switch

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36 h. ago Health Secretary to unveil 'death of the doctor's letter' in digital first switch to help slash NHS postage bills

Health Secretary Wes Streeting will unveil plans to switch to a 'digital first' system, with almost all patient communications made via the NHS app.

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36 h. ago Switch on those glutes! Suddenly it’s all about the bass, and for good reason

The gluteal muscles are vital for getting us up and about, yet humanity’s increasingly sedentary lifestyle is leading to neglect of our glute healthI’m staring at the screen, trying to write a joke. It involves a muscle called the gluteus maximus, Roman centurions and possibly a reference to Biggus somebody from Monty Python’s Life of Brian.I’ve been sitting here for over an hour, so long that when I finally stand up I have to hobble and wobble a few steps before I can get my stride back. Continue reading...

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43 h. ago Full list of every Nintendo games with free updates for the Switch 2

Unlike Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, you don't need to pay for these upgrades

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44 h. ago Man United make Victor Osimhen and Viktor Gyokeres transfer decision as 'no risk' option emerges

Manchester United are already being linked with their next transfer move should Bryan Mbeumo complete his switch to Old Trafford

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45 h. ago Nintendo Switch 2 review: What our gaming experts like (and dislike) about the console

After almost a decade’s wait, the Nintendo Switch 2 is here

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47 h. ago Retailer promises it's 'confiscated' staplers after Nintendo Switch 2 consoles damaged

Nintendo Switch 2 consoles that were damaged by errant staples at the console's midnight launch will be replaced, retailer GameStop has confirmed on social media

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49 h. ago Arsenal: Kepa Arrizabalaga available at bargain rate as Gunners look to secure David Raya cover

The Spaniard has served back-to-back loans and could finally be in for a permanent switch

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49 h. ago Top Tech: Nintendo Switch 2 fans can save £185 with older OLED deal

Many retailers have sold out of the Nintendo Switch 2, but we've found a handful of deals that could tempt shoppers into picking up a different model

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50 h. ago Gamer shares the one thing you need to do after buying Nintendo Switch 2

Nintendo released its Switch 2 console in the UK this week and a gaming expert has expressed the importance of completing one particular task first before playing any games

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52 h. ago Labour support for assisted dying law falls as more MPs switch position to oppose change over coercion fears and effect on vulnerable people

The Commons will next week debate changes to the plan to allow terminally ill people with less than six months to live to end their own lives, ahead of a crunch vote later this month.

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54 h. ago Nintendo Switch 2 – live updates on where to buy as stock sells out

From specs and price to where the console is in stock, here’s your rolling coverage of the Nintendo Switch 2

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