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Europe extreme weather leaves four dead in storms as wildfires force people from their homes

Extreme weather across Europe has left four people dead in storms in Switzerland and northern Italy, while wildfires force people from their homes in Greece and Turkey.

Foreign Office issues 'evacuation' warning for nine holiday hotspots amid hurricane threat

The Foreign Office has issued fresh guidance for anyone thinking of travelling to the Caribbean this summer amid new hurricane alert set to hit the islands today

Football Manager 2025 is removing as many features as it's adding

Fan can expect a new game engine and a new look in Football Manager 2025, while the social media page and touchline shouts are being axed.

Travel firm cancels all holidays until July 26 sparking major travel chaos

Holidaymakers in the UK will be forced to make alternative holiday plans

Police search Thales offices in three countries in corruption probe

PARIS (Reuters) - Police in France, Spain and the Netherlands searched the offices of French military equipment provider Thales between Wednesday and Friday as part of a corruption probe, a judicial source told Reuters on Saturday. A spokesperson for Thales confirmed to Reuters that searches had taken place but gave no further details beyond saying that the company was cooperating with

JK Rowling announces big names for new Harry Potter TV series that 'will more than live up to expectations'

JK Rowling announces big names for new Harry Potter TV series that 'will more than live up to expectations' - The show will see Game Of Thrones and Succession stars at the helm

Newcastle ease PSR worries by agreeing £33m Yankuba Minteh sale to Brighton

Newcastle United appear have eased their profit and sustainability rules (PSR) worries with the sale of Yankuba Minteh to Brighton and Hove Albion for £33 million. The size of the fee should mean Newcastle are compliant with PSR rules but sources told Telegraph Sport on Saturday they were still working on one more potential outgoing and it is likel...

Labour would cause 'irreversible damage within first 100 days' in power, Sunak claims

Leaders and politicians of all parties are coming out swinging today as the general election campaign enters the final days.

Dolly Parton recruited by Ryan Reynolds after learning about Welsh heritage

Dolly Parton has said she was "tickled" to learn about her Welsh heritage in an upcoming documentary.

Lando Norris awaits Max Verstappen apology after costly clash in Austria

Lando Norris awaits Max Verstappen apology after costly clash in Austria - Norris was forced out of the race and Verstappen finished fifth as George Russell claimed victory for Mercedes.

Glastonbury in chaos as hundreds sneak in over fence for £50: 'It was ridiculously easy'

Fans have been jumping over fences.

France records highest turnout in 40 years during Macron’s gamble election

France is on course to record its largest election turnout in over four decades in a battle between the hard-Right and Emmanuel Macron’s centrist coalition. Official forecasts put turnout at 53.39 per cent by 5pm. There has not been such a large mobilisation of voters in France since 1981, in a contest where leading parties called on the electorate...

KTM's XC-W Dirt Bike Updates Aren't Actually Small, and 2-Strokes Remain

After a near-total redesign for 2024, we weren't expecting much more from the 2025 XC-W lineup. KTM must have missed the memo.

‘So unfair on Max Verstappen’ – Martin Brundle blasts ‘petulant’ Christian Horner, Jos Verstappen feud

Martin Brundle: "Why do they have to spoil it with such petulant stuff?"

Anxiety doubles risk of developing Parkinson's, study finds

Anxiety doubles risk of developing Parkinson's, study finds - UCL team says symptoms such as depression and sleep disturbance are risk factors for disease

Jeremy Clarkson confirms epic plans for Cotswolds pub despite backlash over restaurant

Clarkson sets his sights on a new venture.

Cheap AI voice clones may wipe out jobs of 5,000 Australian actors

Voice actors say they’re on the precipice of their work being replaced completely by artificial intelligence, with corporate and radio roles already beginning to be replaced by cheap generative AI clones. While a high-profile actor like Scarlett Johansson can make the most prominent AI company in the world back down within a day from using her voice likeness in their AI products, everyday actors working on commercials, audiobook and video games...

MTV revives ‘surreal’ 00s TV series with wild celebrity cast

Shoppers run for cover as swarm of bees takes over high street

The swarm was apparently attracted to a bunch of flowers hanging outside a Primark in Canterbury.

Met Office 14 day weather outlook 28/06/2024

14 Day Outlook presented by Alex Deakin.

Chelsea agree personal terms with Real Madrid target, as club-to-club agreement reaches ‘final stages’

Chelsea have agreed personal terms with an Argentine defender who'll sign a six-year contract, and talks over a club-to-club agreement that will contain a crucial clause are advanced

I was the only survivor of Yemenia Flight 626 that crashed into the Indian Ocean

Only the 12-year-old girl survived the crash that killed 151 passengers.

X Factor winner confirms she overcame crippling health condition and has changed career

She's moving on to pastures new.

Rishi Sunak: I'll still be Prime Minister on Friday and UK a better place to live after 14 years of Tory rule

Rishi Sunak: I'll still be Prime Minister on Friday and UK a better place to live after 14 years of Tory rule - The Conservative leader defended his party’s record in government against what he described as a ‘declinist narrative’

Hugh Grant fans shocked by ‘latest career phase’ as chilling villain in new A24 horror

Hugh Grant fans shocked by ‘latest career phase’ as chilling villain in new A24 horror - ‘Love me a creepy Hugh Grant character,’ wrote one fan on social media

Rangers star agrees astronomical offer to leave Ibrox and join Gerrard

Reports claim there could be a huge departure from Ibrox in the coming weeks.

Doctors say how many steps you should walk a day to lower the risk of death

Doctors say how many steps you should walk a day to lower the risk of death - Thousands of people all wore an accelerometer device on their wrist for seven days to measure exercise levels

UK Athletics Championships 2024: Keely Hodgkinson still the star attraction at Olympic trials after 400m switch

UK Athletics Championships 2024: Keely Hodgkinson still the star attraction at Olympic trials after 400m switch - A massive weekend lies ahead for Britain’s leading athletes in Manchester as the Paris Games move into view

Rise and rise of Sanjay Jha: Nitish’s man Friday and key NDA mover to JD(U)’s first working president

Jha has his task cut out now: to help JD(U) remain a leading Bihar player besides being a major BJP ally, with his role becoming more crucial in the run-up to the 2025 Assembly polls

Watch: Tom Cruise and Simon Pegg enjoy Glastonbury crowd singalong

Watch: Tom Cruise and Simon Pegg enjoy Glastonbury crowd singalong -

Fears over Monaco crash repeat triggered aborted Austrian Grand Prix Sprint start

The initial race start for the 2024 Austrian Grand Prix was aborted due to a late call by Race Control...

Trump plans to withdraw the US from important climate treaty

Trump campaign spokesperson Karoline Leavitt reported that Donald Trump, former US President, intends to withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement again if he wins the election, according to Politico, According to Politico, American conservatives have been laying the groundwork for Trump to withdraw the US from the Paris Climate Agreement upon retu...

Summer Covid wave ‘building’ after rise in hospital admissions

A summer Covid wave is “building”, scientists have said following a rise in hospital admissions amid the rise of the new “Flirt” variants. The prevalence of illness caused by Covid is harder to quantify since widespread testing was axed, but hospital admissions indicated that a summer wave was under way by the middle of this month after the number ...

A release date has been confirmed for Downton Abbey 3

Here's everything we know so far

How often do YOU use cash? Millions still rely on it says JOHN HOWELLS

The use of cash has dropped steeply over recent years. Many people now prefer the ease of banking online and using contactless payments.

A step towards a universal antivenom: Curbing the toll of snakebites

For years, scientists have been trying to reverse the terrible toll that snakebites take on societies in tropical regions in sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America. In some cases, snakebites can lead to amputations and even death. The race is now on to develop a universal antivenom – something scientists have failed to do so far because of the complexity and variety of venoms around the world. FRANCE 24's Julia Sieger tells us more.

Lewis Capaldi makes quiet return to Glastonbury after breaking down on stage

He's been pictured in the crowds.

Led by Donkeys interrupt Nigel Farage speech by lowering huge Putin banner

Led by Donkeys interrupt Nigel Farage speech by lowering huge Putin banner - Nigel Farage was initially unaware that the Russian president was on the poster, with the words ‘I heart Nigel’ written below

John Redwood accuses Rishi Sunak of helping to deliver large Labour majority as Tory blame game escalates

John Redwood accuses Rishi Sunak of helping to deliver large Labour majority as Tory blame game escalates - Exclusive: Former Conservative cabinet minister hits out at his party’s leadership days before polls open

Liverpool block transfer of star who doesn’t want to play for Arne Slot for two reasons

The two reasons why Liverpool have put the sale of a wantaway star on ice have emerged, though the buying club retain strong hope of securing a move much later in the window

iOS 18 Game Mode: What is it and how does it work?

Apple unveiled iOS 18's version of Game Mode at WWDC 2024. Here's how it works and how it improves the overall gaming experience on iPhone.

Families bemused as Jacob Rees-Mogg walks in on children’s church ceremony

Families bemused as Jacob Rees-Mogg walks in on children’s church ceremony - Jacob Rees-Mogg had permission for filming at a holy communion ceremony – but parishioners were not expecting it

Soccer-Italy confirm Spalletti as manager after Euros exit

(Reuters) - Italy will keep Luciano Spalletti as manager until 2026 as planned despite their Euro 2024 campaigning ending in the last 16, Italian Football Federation President Gabriele Gravina said on Sunday. Spalletti's side were beaten 2-0 by Switzerland on Saturday, having disappointed in their Euros title defence, but the manager, who replaced Roberto Mancini last August on a contract until

Denmark’s Hjulmand attacks ‘ridiculous handball rules’ after defeat by Germany

The Denmark manager, Kasper Hjulmand, took aim at football’s “ridiculous” handball rules after they were beaten 2-0 by Germany in a controversial, storm-ravaged last-16 tie. Denmark had been well in the game against Germany and thought they had taken the lead when Joachim Andersen converted three minutes after half-time. But the goal was disallowed by VAR for a fractional offside against Thomas Delaney and, almost immediately afterwards,...

Toto Wolff reveals ‘bruising’ element behind Lewis Hamilton to Ferrari move

"It was clear it was leaking from Ferrari..."

Boyhood West Ham supporter is now set to sign for the Hammers from Arsenal

West Ham United are expected to sign a new teenage defender after it was confirmed hell be leaving his current club.

Map shows Covid rates where you live with part of North Staffordshire among highest in UK

A new group of Covid-19 variants makes up a large proportion of cases

Tropical Storm Beryl predicted to turn into first hurricane of season

Tropical Storm Beryl is forecast to become the first hurricane of the season before skirting the southern tip of Barbados in the south-eastern Caribbean on Sunday. Beryl currently holds maximum sustained winds of 60mph (95km/h) and is traveling west at 21mph (34km/h), according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Hurricane Center. Forecasters at the hurricane center expect the storm to strengthen into a hurricane by...

Netanyahu to announce Rafah ops. will wind down, war to enter third phase - Channel 13 report

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will reportedly announce in the coming days that IDF operations in Rafah are coming to a close and Israel is setting its sights on the third phase of the war, Channel 13 reported Sunday. A senior Israeli official told Channel 13 that "the activity will continue with raids and airstrikes. The war will not end. We wi...

Arsenal transfer news: Gunners make MILLIONS from Chelsea transfer

Arsenal have received a substantial fee after Chelsea sold one of their young starlets this window.