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

Fans have been jumping over fences.

North Korea blames South Korea, U.S. and Japan ties as Asian version of NATO

By Hyunsu Yim and Ju-min Park SEOUL (Reuters) -North Korea criticised a joint military exercise by South Korea, Japan and the United States held this month, state media said on Sunday, saying such drills show the relationship among three countries has developed into "the Asian version of NATO". On Thursday, the three countries began large-scale joint military drills called "Freedom Edge"

Watch: Tom Cruise and Simon Pegg enjoy Glastonbury crowd singalong

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

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

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

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

A release date has been confirmed for Downton Abbey 3

Here's everything we know so far

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

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.

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

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

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.

McLaren protest against Austrian GP qualifying results deemed inadmissible after ‘harsh penalty’

It's protest time in Austria, with McLaren having lodged one against the results of the qualifying session at the Red Bull Ring...

Where to buy the best refurbished iPhone deals and cheap handsets from O2, Back Market, Giffgaff and more

Where to buy the best refurbished iPhone deals and cheap handsets from O2, Back Market, Giffgaff and more - A refurbished iPhone doesn’t have to mean used – these are the best deals on the iPhone 15 and more

MW3's Roblox-inspired mode has fans pleading: 'Please become Call of Duty again'

We almost forgot Modern Warfare 3 was still alive and kicking, what with the launch of XDefiant, VALORANT console, and the Black Ops 6 announcement - with the latter taking over a lot of the limelight

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

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

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’

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...

Chelsea agree yet another transfer deal as £30m star heads to Stamford Bridge for medical

Yet another new arrival...

Putin's threats: Nuclear diplomacy is back - here’s how it works | Defence in Depth

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

She's moving on to pastures new.

Two iconic 00s pop bands could be joining forces as one group

'I'd love to see us all together.'

Why are voters choosing Reform UK?

Exclusive analysis reveals that Reform UK's flagship tax policy overwhelmingly benefits the richest households.

Windows eases the pain: Is a graphical user interface worth the extra cost? Andrew Brown lays his cards on the table

Windows eases the pain: Is a graphical user interface worth the extra cost? Andrew Brown lays his cards on the table -

Ten Hag has now personally held talks with "powerful" 34m Man Utd target

Erik ten Hag has now reportedly personally held talks with one Manchester United target this summer.

The discovery of two billion tonnes of these rare minerals could make the US a world leader

Over 2 billion tonnes of rare Earth minerals have been found in the United States, giving the country the potential to become a huge world leader in the substances. In our changing world, efforts are being made to make good use of naturally occurring resources. Scientists at one Scottish university discovered how to turn wastewater from the whisky ...

These Are Our Three Trend Takeaways From Chanel's Couture Show

The maison's first collection since Virginie Viard's departure served drama and opulence aplenty.

The warning signs of a peptic ulcer – and how to treat them

At the age of 73, Bruce Springsteen has long been renowned for his extraordinary stamina as a performer. In 2016, he performed a 34-song set which clocked in at more than four hours. But the rock legend, who has earned the nickname The Boss, has been undone by a peptic ulcer, a sore in the stomach lining or small intestine. Having already cancelled...

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

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...

Met Office 14 day weather outlook 28/06/2024

14 Day Outlook presented by Alex Deakin.

Mary Earps reveals why she is leaving Man Utd in candid statement over exit

A parting shot at Sir Jim Ratcliffe?

Liverpool ready to barge Man Utd aside for signing of centre-back who’s rocketed up their wishlist

A centre-back on Man Utd's radar has flown up the wanted list at Liverpool and a report claims the Reds can seal a deal for a fee in the region of €45m

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

He's been pictured in the crowds.

Nottingham tram operator blames inflation and bus fare cap as it increases fares again

The changes will come into force on Monday, July 1

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

Clarkson sets his sights on a new venture.

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.

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

The hottest new cars at the 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed

This year's Festival of Speed runs from 11-14 July. We break down all the new metal you need to see

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.

Reigning champions Italy knocked out of Euros

Holders Italy have been knocked out of Euro 2024 after a 2-0 defeat to Switzerland in the last 16.

At least 4 dead as storms in Switzerland and Italy cause flooding and landslides

The worst-hit areas were in the Italian-speaking Ticino canton (state), on the southern side of the Alps.

France : protesters stand up to far-right ahead of elections

From Paris to Toulouse, some 300,000 people took to the streets of France on Saturday urging voters to block the country's far-right party from gaining a majority in the upcoming parliament elections. The elections will be held in a two-round vote on June 30 and July 7.

SpaceX's Giant Rocket Survives Dive to Earth

SpaceX's massive Starship rocket blasted off to space and mostly survived a plunge through Earth's atmosphere, notching new milestones on Elon Musk's path to bringing it into regular commercial operation. Bloomberg's Matt Bloxham joins Ed Ludlow and Caroline Hyde on "Bloomberg Technology."

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...

Santander say 'don't reattempt' as they warn customers after major online transactions problems

Santander customers have been warned not to re-attempt any payments as they are 'in a queue to be processed as soon as possible' after a major issue with online transactions

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 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.

Caribbean on alert as Beryl set to become major hurricane

Much of the southeast Caribbean went on alert Saturday as forecasters projected Tropical Storm Beryl would rapidly strengthen over the next 24-48 hours to become the year's first hurricane. The NHC said as of Saturday afternoon that Beryl had "maximum sustained winds... near 65 mph (100 km/h) with higher gusts" and that tropical storm force winds were extending outward up to 45 miles.

Mysterious monolith appears on Colorado hillside days after another is removed

A mysterious metal monolith has caused a stir in the town of Bellvue, Colorado, after it was spotted on a hillside on June 23. The shiny otherworldly structure has left residents speculating as to how and why it got there, and is attracting conspiracy theorists from across the country. The discovery comes just days after a similar monolith was removed from a hiking trail in Nevada.