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Manchester United deal PSG blow in pursuit of Dutch star

Manchester United are working hard to reinforce their defence this summer. The Reds have said goodbye to Raphael Varane and we could see more defenders leave before the 2024/25 season kicks off.

UK nursing regulator’s new chief resigns after four days following racism row

UK nursing regulator’s new chief resigns after four days following racism row - Exclusive: Staff whistleblower from UK’s nursing regulator warns ‘I’m anxious about the organisation the leadership is out of touch’

Ellen DeGeneres abruptly cancels four stand-up shows

Ellen DeGeneres abruptly cancels four stand-up shows - Comedian and former chat show host presenter has addressed her past controversies in recent shows

‘I lost my job and was £3,000 in mortgage arrears – Nationwide tried to take my home’

i's Housing Correspondent spends the day at an 'eviction' court, where homeowners have just minutes to argue their case

England working on bold tactical switch for Euro 2024 quarter-final

England working on bold tactical switch for Euro 2024 quarter-final - Marc Guehi is suspended and Luke Shaw is still not fit as Gareth Southgate considers changing to a back three in defence

Oil prices slip from multi-month highs on demand concerns

By Robert Harvey LONDON (Reuters) -Oil prices edged lower on Thursday, retreating from the previous session's multi-month highs, with investors taking profits as demand caution remained in focus despite last week's decline in U.S. inventories. Brent crude futures were down 43 cents, or 0.49%, at $86.91 a barrel by 0855 GMT while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures fell 49 cents, or

How does Mark Cavendish compare to previous record holder Eddy Merckx?

How does Mark Cavendish compare to previous record holder Eddy Merckx? - The Manxman moves clear of the great Belgian to stand alone at the top of the charts for stage wins.

Brave security guard rescues mother and daughter toppled by strong winds in China

A brave security guard rescued a mother and her daughter toppled by strong winds in eastern China. The video was filmed Dezhou City in Shandong Province on June 30. A sudden gust of wind swept a mother and daughter off their feet, threatening to carry them away. A mall security guard braved the fierce winds and managed to pull them to safety. Witnesses reported that the wind struck unexpectedly and ceased just as suddenly, leaving the mother and daughter shaken but unharmed. Mall staff confirmed the incident and praised the courageous actions of the security guard, believed to be around 60 years old. Plans are underway to commend him officially for his heroic act.

E.coli symptoms, causes and how to avoid the infection

E.coli symptoms, causes and how to avoid the infection - Brits are ending up in hospital due to an E.coli outbreak - but what do we know about the illness?

MARKET REPORT: Diageo sets pulses racing as takeover talk builds

Diageo, whose brands include Guinness and Smirnoff, issued a profit warning in November following problems at its Latin America and Caribbean arm.

Tonight's rugby news as legendary former England coach dies and Wales star can be 'devastating'

The latest headlines from Wales and around the world

Prince Harry defended as petition against the prince reaches 50,000 signatures

Prince Harry defended as petition against the prince reaches 50,000 signatures - ESPN respond to complaints over decision to give Duke of Sussex the Pat Tillman Award for work with Invictus Games

Locals pull off daring rescue of stray dog stranded in surging rapids

This is the moment a group of local firemen rescued a stray dog stranded on a rock in the middle of surging rapids in Tamil Nadu, India on June 28. The river's water level suddenly rose due to a dam being opened upstream.

Conditions set and now treble-winning Liverpool target looks almost certain to move

Bayern Munich have set conditions for Joshua Kimmich if he’s to sign a new contract.

Is GSK’s share price a brilliant bargain after this new vaccines deal?

The GSK share price continues to weaken despite a major vaccines deal with German company CureVac. Is now the time to pile in? The post Is GSK’s share price a brilliant bargain after this new vaccines deal? appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.

The two Surrey schools Ofsted judged as 'flawless' where pupils learn 'beyond expectations for their age'

The schools earnt top marks across all areas of inspection

Tennessee cancels driver’s license of 77-year-old Navy veteran saying he isn’t a US citizen

Tennessee cancels driver’s license of 77-year-old Navy veteran saying he isn’t a US citizen - As the nation celebrates Independence Day on July 4, David O’Connor is locked in a battle with the state DMV, which says he cannot prove he is a US citizen

Chrissie Watts to return to EastEnders almost 20 years after being jailed

Chrissie Watts to return to EastEnders almost 20 years after being jailed - Tracy-Ann Oberman will return in the role this autumn, and described the character as ‘great to play’.

FIA steward breaks silence on Max Verstappen penalty and ‘intimidation’ tactics

Johnny Herbert explained the rationale behind handing Max Verstappen a penalty in Austria, as well as his "intimidation" tactics.

Aston Villa in pole position to sign €50m German ace as Liverpool, Newcastle fall behind

Aston Villa are reportedly the best-placed English club to sign a German star, despite him also picking up interest from Liverpool and Newcastle

Health Ministry: 153 people have been diagnosed with West Nile virus

As of Wednesday, 153 people have been diagnosed with West Nile Virus, and 11 have died from the disease, the Health Ministry reported. Most of the patients are from the central region of the country. Generally, about 80% of those infected do not develop symptoms of West Nile fever, and about 20% of those infected will experience varying degrees of ...

Dragons Den star’s Jessops hit with winding up petition

Camera retailer Jessops has been hit with a winding up petition in the latest setback for the chain owned by Dragons Den star Peter Jones. Jessops was issued with the winding up demand from HM Revenue & Customs this week, according to court filings, in a dispute said to be centred around unpaid taxes. It follows years of turmoil at the camera compa...

Hurricane Beryl roars toward Mexico after leaving destruction in Jamaica and eastern Caribbean

PLAYA DEL CARMEN, Mexico (AP) — Hurricane Beryl ripped off roofs in Jamaica, jumbled fishing boats in Barbados and damaged or destroyed 95% of homes on a pair of islands in St. Vincent and the Grenadines before rumbling toward the Cayman Islands and taking aim at Mexico's Caribbean coast after leaving at least seven dead in its wake. What had been the earliest storm to develop into a Category 5 hurricane in the Atlantic, weakened slightly but...

Exact amount everyone on state pension will get from April 2025 - and it's good news

The Triple Lock pension guarantee will hand a boost to pensioners

What time will we get election results: Your hour-by-hour guide

When will election results be announced?Key results to watch out forHour-by-hour timetable of the night2am: Kemi Badenoch’s North West Essex 4am: Rishi Sunak’s Richmond and Northallerton constituency The UK will head to the polls today to vote on the country’s next leader, with polling stations open between 7am and 10pm. Following the exit poll at ...

Jay Slater's mother reveals how family will use remaining donations

Jay Slater's family are to remain in Tenerife to continue the search for the missing teenager.

Orbán as 'peacemaker': Ukraine's reaction to Hungarian PM visit and Western media feedback

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's first visit to Kyiv in many years has become one of the top topics in both Ukrainian and foreign media. Especially, about the "peace proposal" - to consider a ceasefire before negotiations with Russia. RBC-Ukraine has collected reactions to Orbán's visit and provides an overview of the Western media. Contents...

Roman Baths loses £90k after switching to contactless wishing well

The Roman Baths Foundation has lost more than £90,000 after banning cash donations to its wishing well and asking visitors to make a contactless payment instead, The Telegraph can reveal. The charity has seen donations plummet tenfold since closing the popular feature in March 2022, with its most recent accounts showing it collected just £9,490 in ...

Ukraine’s hopes of joining Nato dashed until it resolves one issue

Election exit polls are ‘worst invention ever’, says David Dimbleby

David Dimbleby, the election broadcast grandee, has said exit polls are “the worst invention ever” because they take the fun out of election nights. The veteran broadcaster announced to the nation the result of 11 exit poll projections as host of the BBC’s general election coverage from 1979 to 2019. But speaking to the BBC’s Newscast podcast he confessed that he had never liked exit polls. The 85-year-old broadcaster said: “The exit poll is the...

The last polls are out and all predict disaster for the Tories

Labour is set to clinch an unprecedented super-majority as the Tories crash to their worst-ever result, the final megapolls of the election show. Three MRP surveys released on Wednesday afternoon all predict that Sir Keir Starmer is on course to enter No 10 with a majority of more than 200. In contrast the Tories would be reduced to a rump of just ...

Dan Evans exits Wimbledon with frustration at ‘powers that be in fancy jackets’

Dan Evans exits Wimbledon with frustration at ‘powers that be in fancy jackets’ - The Briton was beaten in straight sets by Alejandro Tabilo, as their first-round match concluded after bad light and weather on Tuesday

Petition to cancel Assassin's Creed Shadows hits 38,000 signatures in Japan

A petition from Japanese gamers wants to see Assassin's Creed Shadows cancelled due to its lack of historical accuracy.

Post Office still rejects subpostmaster’s overturned conviction, inquiry told

Post Office still rejects subpostmaster’s overturned conviction, inquiry told - Teju Adedayo falsely confessed to being responsible for the shortfalls at her post office in Kent to avoid the risk of ending up in prison.

Shane Williams lands surprise head of rugby role

The Wales legend will be in charge of producing some of the stars of tomorrow

Emma Raducanu’s Wimbledon headache looms with blockbuster Andy Murray partnership

After a bumpy three-year road littered by potholes of unbearable expectation and injury, the Emma Raducanu bandwagon has finally hit smooth terrain at Wimbledon. Injury-free and seemingly more carefree than at any point since that 2021 US Open title, experts – including Tim Henman – have suggested that she could be second-week material. But Raducan...

Today's rugby news as huge Dan Biggar deal punishment announced and Wales to face new team

These are the rugby stories making headlines on Wednesday, July 3

How is my constituency expected to vote? Use our tool

The Conservatives are forecast to lose more than half the seats they won in 2019 and on track to slump to 53 MPs, based on figures released just a fortnight before election day. Rishi Sunak has faced an uphill battle since announcing the general election, as polls have shown his party consistently lagging behind Labour and no signs of the gap closi...

Summer Covid wave hits UK as expert warns of Euro 2024 fuelling rise in infections

Summer Covid wave hits UK as expert warns of Euro 2024 fuelling rise in infections - Covid waves continue to be driven by new variants and waning immunity, expert Professor Mark Woolhouse says

Bulldozer used to save villagers by local politician during floods

This is the moment a village party secretary drives a bulldozer to rescue villagers from a flood. Donghu village was hit by heavy rainfall, causing rivers to overflow on the streets, in Pingjiang County of Hunan Province, China, on Sunday, June 30. Villagers living in low-lying areas soon found themselves trapped with no way out. People were trapped in their homes, with the rapid waters rising around them quickly. The Village Party Secretary, Fang Weiping, then drove a bulldozer towards the rapidly rising waters to save the villagers. Fang drove the bulldozer to and from the rapids to transfer villagers several times. He managed to transfer more than 30 trapped people to higher ground. Fang said that they have a major flood every seven or eight years. The relatively low-lying areas are flooded and the water rises very quickly. Online commentators like 'Xiaolan' said: 'A good secretary for the people.' And user 'Forest' said: 'Thumbs up for Secretary Fang, and wish his family peace.' While the user 'Tang' said: 'Good leader of the people.'

New UK parking rule means drivers will avoid fine thanks to DVLA loophole

Under current rules and restrictions for motorists and road users, drivers must inform the DVLA of any changes to their personal address.

‘Excalibur’ sword lodged in rock for 1,300 years mysteriously disappears

The sword was stuck in a rock 32ft off the ground.

Our beautiful Samya died in a 737 Max crash – Boeing must be prosecuted

Former US presidential candidate Ralph Nader is campaigning for justice over the airliner crash that killed his great-niece, Samya Stumo. He and her mother, Nadia Milleron, explain why they think Boeing must go on trial

Ruthless Ratcliffe preps sales of FIVE English Man Utd stars, but sixth player signs new contract

Man Utd are prepared to take a sledgehammer to their English contingent with as many as five sales on the cards, though one English star has signed a new contract

Leaks claim Xbox Game Pass is adding more Activision Blizzard games next month

Since its merger with Activision, Microsoft has yet to really milk its udders and start enjoying the rewards of the $69 billion worth of assets.

Roman Kemp discusses health issue that prompted Capital Radio exit

Roman Kemp discusses health issue that prompted Capital Radio exit - The presenter, 31, announced in February that he was stepping down from the radio show after 10 years

Labour will push back summer recess to get key legislation through Parliament

Labour will delay MPs’ summer recess if it wins the general election to give more time to set out the party’s first steps, Sir Keir Starmer has confirmed. The Labour leader said it “seems obvious” the party will need to “extend” the parliamentary timetable ahead of the summer break to help with a slew of radical policy pledges including boosting ho...

Call made for senior Red Bull figures to visit Silverstone stewards over Max Verstappen incident

The FIA have been urged to act on Red Bull and Christian Horner's "mollycoddling" of Max Verstappen after his Austria clash with Lando Norris.

Tim Henman finds an apt word to describe Emma Raducanu’s sensational Wimbledon win

Emma Raducanu getting plaudits after a sensational performance against Elise Mertens.

MND clinical trials receive £500,000 boost on Doddie Weir’s birthday

The rugby legend died in November 2022 from the rare neurodegenerative disease.