64 m. ago Women’s Euro 2025: Italy v Spain reaction, English eyes on Sweden v Germany – live

All the latest news and reaction from SwitzerlandPlayer guide | Wallchart | Tables | Mail EmilliaEngland have a fully-fit squad of 23 players training here in Zurich under blue skies, in another pre-match boost for the defending champions. The expectation seems to be that Sarina Wiegman will be very likely to name an unchanged starting XI, barring any unwanted twists today. The mood appears relatively relaxed, business-like and confident.“It’s exactly where I want to be. I feel comfortable enough to push for my place as well as getting pushed every day to become a better person and player. So I’m really, really enjoying it. Hopefully we can make our mark and keep going.” Continue reading...

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73 m. ago Collectors can fight to pay £7m for a Birkin – but the ‘it’ handbag is no longer cool | Lauren Cochrane

As prices have ratcheted up, the bag created for Jane Birkin has lost its bohemian edge and its fashion appealThe news that Jane Birkin’s original Hermès bag has sold for a record-breaking €8.6m (£7.4m) at auction will no doubt cause some jaws to drop to the floor. However, perhaps it should not surprise – this is a bag design that is often linked to eyewatering amounts of money. Forty years on from the prototype, it’s now less a (very expensive) symbol of style and elegance, and more a way to signal you have a lot of money and you would like everyone to know that.A Birkin has always been expensive – about $10,000 (£7,400), according to the Guardian last year – but the complicating factor is demand. As was reported, two California residents sued Hermès for a practice known as “tying”, which means customers are expected to pre-spend a sufficient amount on other items, such as homewares or jewellery – some say up to $30,000 – before they are even put on the waiting list for a Birkin. ...

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2 h. ago Man shot dead by police at Westfield Mount Druitt shopping centre in Sydney

The man, allegedly armed with a machete, was shot at several times by NSW police who responded to reports of a brawlGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA man allegedly armed with a machete has been shot dead by police at a western Sydney shopping centre on Saturday afternoon.Police were called to a car park at Westfield Mt Druitt at around 3.15pm on Saturday after reports of a brawl involving two groups of people.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Couple left stranded in Spain after dream holiday turns into nightmare in seconds

Peter Lesisz, 26, and Anna Higginbottom, 27, have been left with only their phones and each other

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2 h. ago Revealed: How a fear of looking like 'Mr Beckham' led to a stint in hospital for Prince Philip

For many Brits growing up in the 2000s and 2010s there wasn't a couple more idolised than David and Victoria Beckham .

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3 h. ago Erica Stoll made Rory McIlroy statement at Scottish Open that said it all about their marriage

Erica Stoll and Rory McIlroy saw their relationship cast into doubt when a filing for divorce was made last May, only for the couple to make a drastic U-turn on proceedings

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4 h. ago Taking flight: how Premier League clubs are racking up 175,000 summer air miles

All 20 teams are jetting around between league seasons, including for friendlies, training camps and the Club World CupAfter a training camp in Spain the Gunners head to Asia, kicking off their tour with a friendly against Milan in Singapore. They play again at the National Stadium four days later, against Newcastle, then face Spurs in Hong Kong. Two friendlies follow at the Emirates Stadium, against Villarreal and Athletic Club. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Message in a bottle found on popular beach leads to incredible discovery

A handwritten letter travelled 300,000km across the Atlantic before being discovered on a popular beach in Ireland. And now the special note has led to another amazing find

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4 h. ago Mum brings 'genius' 50p item to keep baby busy on flight – and parents love it

A mum has been praised as a 'genius' after sharing the main activity she packed to keep her baby occupied during their three-hour flight from Germany to Spain - and it's not what you might expect

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4 h. ago Five things you should have in your car during heatwave according to experts

It comes as the Met Office has forecast temperatures of up to 33°C in Wales

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5 h. ago Suicidal man convicted for not paying car insurance when hospitalised with mental health breakdown

The Single Justice Procedure has become synonymous with cost-cutting and injustice

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5 h. ago Provence laid bare: ‘I shed my clothes and found freedom on a beautiful French island’

If you’ve ever been tempted by naturism, there is nowhere better to try stripping off than the idyllic, car-free Île du LevantThe trail hugs every curve of the cliffside. On my left, the Mediterranean Sea swirls beside craggy rocks, while flowering plants unfurl on my right. A quarter of France’s coast is lined with similar sentiers des douaniers (customs officers’ paths), which were once used to patrol the sea. The difference on this trail is that I’m wearing nothing but my backpack.Off the coast of the southern French resort town of Hyères, Île du Levant is home to the only naturist community of its kind, the Domaine Naturiste d’Héliopolis. For 93 years, this rustic Eden has lured free-spirited lovers of nature and authenticity, as unabashedly naked as Adam and Eve before they ate the forbidden fruit. On every visit, I’ve found that when people shed their clothes, they shed their pretence. Unlike traditional naturist retreats where nudity is de rigueur, Héliopolis is peppered with...

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5 h. ago Junior Andre takes huge relationship step with older girlfriend and shares marriage plans

Junior Andre has taken a big step in his relationship with girlfriend Jasmine Orr, who is four years his senior, with the couple already revealing their marriage plans.

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5 h. ago Car tax changes as certain drivers face rise of nearly £2,000

Bills are set to rise sharply as a result of the new tax year, with van owners among those affected by the increase

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6 h. ago Four jailed in London in 1 million pounds heist targeting South Asian community; crime network dismantled

Four jailed in London in 1 million pounds heist targeting South Asian community; crime network dismantled  The Times of India

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6 h. ago Drivers with certain types of vehicle face £1,732 car tax increase due to 2025 hikes

Car tax updates introduced this year will squeeze some drivers, according to analysis from Go Compare

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6 h. ago The curious case of jewellery thefts from house of Indians in London

The curious case of jewellery thefts from house of Indians in London  Tribune India

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7 h. ago ‘I felt pure, unconditional love’: the people who marry their AI chatbots

The users of AI companion app Replika found themselves falling for their digital friends. Until – explains a new podcast – the bots went dark, a user was encouraged to kill Queen Elizabeth II and an update changed everything A large bearded man named Travis is sitting in his car in Colorado, talking to me about the time he fell in love. “It was a gradual process,” he says softly. “The more we talked, the more I started to really connect with her.”Was there a moment where you felt something change? He nods. “All of a sudden I started realising that, when interesting things happened to me, I was excited to tell her about them. That’s when she stopped being an it and became a her.” Continue reading...

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7 h. ago ‘Sheer luck’: how German backpacker Carolina Wilga was found after 11 nights lost in dense Australian outback

With minimal food and water, the 26-year-old used the sun for navigation, eventually flagging down a passing motoristCarolina Wilga spent 11 freezing nights lost in the Western Australian outback, convinced she would never be found.By “sheer luck” the confused and disoriented German backpacker came across a road, where she flagged down a woman in a passing car on Friday afternoon. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Young couple stranded in Spain after crooks rob passport and jewellery in £60k car heist

Anna Higginbottom and Peter Lesisz were robbed of around £60,000 as they prepared to return home to Scotland.

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