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David Beckham makes MLS Jurgen Klopp admission: ‘My mates are going to kill me’

David Beckham makes MLS Jurgen Klopp admission: ‘My mates are going to kill me’ -

Helicopter crash could reverberate across the Middle East, where Iran's influence runs wide and deep

Helicopter crash could reverberate across the Middle East, where Iran's influence runs wide and deep - The apparent crash of a helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, the country’s foreign minister and other officials is likely to reverberate across the Middle East

Kate Middleton makes ‘return’ as she issues first major update on project since cancer diagnosis

Kate Middleton makes ‘return’ as she issues first major update on project since cancer diagnosis - The video on mental health was produced by the Prince and Princess of Wales

Ross Barkley set to join Premier League club after Luton relegation

Big resurgence for the former Chelsea star!

Amal Clooney is one of the legal experts who recommended war crimes charges in Israel-Hamas war

Amal Clooney is one of the legal experts who recommended war crimes charges in Israel-Hamas war - Amal Clooney is one of the legal experts who recommended that the chief prosecutor of the world's top war crimes court seek arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and leaders of the militant Hamas group

Elvis Presley's granddaughter fights auction of Graceland

The former home and burial site of Elvis Presley is set to be sold at a foreclosure auction on Thursday - but his granddaughter is attempting to halt the court-approved sale of Graceland.

Deadly Texan storm leaves 1,000,000 without power

Lancashire beat Durham, Somerset see off Kent, and more: county cricket day four – live

Join Tanya Aldred for updates from around the grounds on the final day of the latest County Championship matches

Baltimore bridge crash ship moved

The removal of the Dali marks a significant step in ongoing clean up and recovery efforts after the bridge collapsed on 26 March.

'Possessed' nun's 17th-century 'letter from the devil' has finally been deciphered

On 11 August 1676, a 31-year-old nun was found on the floor of her convent cell, her face doused in ink, clutching a note scrawled in an unintelligible mix of symbols and letters. The sister, named Maria Crocifissa della Concezione, said the letter was penned by the devil himself, in a bid to get her to turn away from God towards evil, according to...

OpenAI unveils new video tool

OpenAI has shared a first glimpse at a new tool that instantly generates videos from just a line of text.

Hit BBC series returning to screens 36 years after first air date

At least 150 dead in flash floods triggered by heavy rain

Ian Wright says goodbye to Match Of The Day – and nearly reduces Lineker and Shearer to tears

Ian Wright has left Match of the Day with an emotional send off in which Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer came close to tears. Telegraph Sport understands that Wright had been close to leaving Match of the Day two years ago, the demands on his time too much every Saturday, but was persuaded to stay on by Lineker and Shearer. When they said they would ...

UK pharmacists demand powers to change whooping cough prescriptions

Pharmacists are calling for fresh powers to provide patients with alternative prescriptions as they warned that drugs shortages are hampering their ability to tackle whooping cough. More than 2,700 cases have been reported across England so far in 2024 – more than three times the number recorded in the whole of last year. But some pharmacies have been forced to turn away families seeking help for their children because they have run out of...

The poisonous problem that could spark the Premier League’s downfall

The poisonous problem that could spark the Premier League’s downfall - 2023/24 REVIEW: The Premier League endured a farcical situation with multiple clubs suffering points deductions, writes Miguel Delaney, and change is needed to avoid European rivals bridging the gap to ‘the best league in the world’

Map reveals where thunderstorms will strike parts of the UK tomorrow

If you’re reading this and live in the UK, you already know what we’re about to say: don’t forget to bring an umbrella tomorrow. The skies above Scotland and Northern Ireland are set to be filled with purple, lilac and green lights as people get a second chance to see the aurora borealis. Life, however, is all about balance. Expect gloomy grey skie...

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange's life and legal battles

LONDON (Reuters) - WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will learn on Monday whether he has lost his long-running legal battle in the English courts to prevent his extradition from Britain to the United States to face criminal charges, nearly all under the Espionage Act. Following are some key events and details in Assange's life: July 1971 - Assange is born in Townsville, Australia, to parents

Oil little changed after death of Iran's president, Saudi king's ill health

By Natalie Grover LONDON (Reuters) - Oil prices steadied on Monday amid political uncertainty in major producing countries after Iran's president died in a helicopter crash and Saudi Arabia's crown prince deferred a trip to Japan on account of his father, the king's, health. Brent was down 24 cents at $83.74 a barrel by 0958 GMT. The U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude for June, set to

'Devastated' staff made redundant as popular food court set to close for five months

Three major food vendors have reportedly been asked to leave

Richard Whitehead backs calls for Paralympic Games to return to London as new portraits unveiled

Richard Whitehead backs calls for Paralympic Games to return to London as new portraits unveiled - The gold medallist says there is ‘a long way to go’ in boosting the profile of disabled sport, and access to it

Infected Blood disaster was no accident, says Sir Brian Langstaff

No inquest into death of Radio 2 DJ Steve Wright, says coroner

No inquest into death of Radio 2 DJ Steve Wright, says coroner - The DJ passed away suddenly in February

Google Pixel Watch 3: Everything we know so far

What will Google bring to the table in the next generation of its Wear OS showcase? We look into the crystal ball for the Google Pixel Watch 3.

Cornwall planning: Holiday homes overlooking popular beach among latest proposals

Hundreds of new homes and plans to change important town centre buildings are hoping to get Cornwall Council's approval

‘Best day ever. I just wish I were younger’: the voices of infected blood victims

The final report on the infected blood scandal details the litany of government and healthcare failures which led to thousands of people being infected with HIV and Hepatitis C. It contains harsh words for doctors, ministers and civil servants, but it also aims to shine a light on the heartbreaking stories of pain and loss from victims and their families. Here are some of their reactions to the report in Westminster on Monday. ‘It’s restored my...

Scarlett Johansson says she was ‘shocked’ and ‘angered’ by ChatGPT voice ‘imitation’

Scarlett Johansson says she was ‘shocked’ and ‘angered’ by ChatGPT voice ‘imitation’ - The ‘Black Widow’ star revealed that she had previously been approached by OpenAI chief executive officer Sam Altman

'Now world knows about cover-up'

A report has found the infected blood scandal was 'no accident', it concludes, with 'downright deception' by the government and the NHS.

Duke of Westminster: Billionaire Hugh Grosvenor set for ‘society wedding of the year’ with William as usher

Duke of Westminster: Billionaire Hugh Grosvenor set for ‘society wedding of the year’ with William as usher - Grosvenor, 33, has a net worth of £10.1 billion

Britain’s ‘day of shame’ as full scale of infected blood scandal revealed

Rishi Sunak said it was “a day of shame for the British state” on Monday as victims of the infected blood scandal were finally given an apology. The Prime Minister said the worst treatment scandal in NHS history had resulted from a “moral failure at the heart of our national life” in which doctors, civil servants and ministers had put reputations a...

Attempt on Fico's life: Doctors on Slovak prime minister's condition

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico remains under medical supervision at the F.D. Roosevelt University Hospital in Banská Bystrica, citing Aktuality. On Monday morning, Roosevelt Hospital provided a brief statement about the current condition of Prime Minister Robert Fico. "After today's consultation, the patient's condition is stable. His clinical c...

'Lost To A Guy Who Was Literally In Jail Friday Morning' - Max Homa Gives Humorous Reaction To PGA Championship Performance

Max Homa's eight-under-par tournament total was well back of the leaders at Valhalla, but the American could at least find the funny side following his final round

Labour lead over Tories falls as economy recovers

Labour’s lead over the Tories has fallen as the public sees greater signs of economic recovery, according to a new poll. The latest Ipsos poll, conducted between May 8 and 14, put Labour on 41 per cent and the Conservatives on 20 per cent – cutting Labour’s lead from 25 points to 21. Labour was down by three points and the Tories were up by one poi...

Oleksandr Usyk to be stripped of world title after Tyson Fury victory

Oleksandr Usyk is the new undisputed heavyweight champion of the world, but he is set to be stripped of the IBF title ahead of his rematch with Tyson Fury

Family of Black boy, 16, sent to electric chair in 1930 and exonerated in 2022 sues county that prosecuted him

Family of Black boy, 16, sent to electric chair in 1930 and exonerated in 2022 sues county that prosecuted him - Alexander McClay Williams was convicted of murder in the October 1930 icepick stabbing of a white woman in her cottage on grounds of reform school

Iconic 00s rock band with catchy hit song announce first UK tour in 15 years

Are you gonna see their shows?

Funeral for Thai pro-democracy activist dead in prison

In Thailand a funeral has been taking place for 28-activisit Neti-porn Bung, who died on Tuesday in prison following a 65 day long hunger strike. She was jailed for insulting Thailand’s monarchy, a crime punishable by 3 to 15 years in prison. Her death has prompted an outpouring of grief and renewed calls for justice reform in Thailand. Story by FRANCE 24’s Constantin Simon and Matt Hunt.

Planning rules waived for farm shops under ‘Clarkson clause’

Farmers are now allowed to convert disused agricultural buildings into homes and shops without planning permission under a new “Clarkson’s clause”. The Government has cut red tape to allow farmers to more easily diversify their businesses by putting old buildings to new uses. The reforms are inspired by Jeremy Clarkson’s battles with West Oxfordshi...

Rugby’s concussion lawsuit will not go to trial until 2025 at earliest

A trial date in the concussion lawsuit involving dozens of players including World Cup winners Steve Thompson, Phil Vickery and Mark Regan against rugby union’s authorities will not be set until 2025 at the earliest. On Monday at the Royal Courts of Justice, Senior Master Cook rejected an application for a group litigation order (GLO) as he admonis...

Tributes pour in as 90s nu-metal drummer dies aged 53

London pupils win 'life changing' scholarships to top US universities

London pupils win 'life changing' scholarships to top US universities - Three girls from one of the capital’s most deprived boroughs win scholarships worth £1million between them for Harvard and Princeton

Fact check: New Yorker article about Lucy Letby is not available in the UK for legal reasons

Fact check: New Yorker article about Lucy Letby is not available in the UK for legal reasons - The magazine said it was following ‘a court order’ when it limited access to an article about the convicted murderer in the UK.

'Squid Game' season 2: Everything we know so far

All the info on the second season of the hit Netflix series from South Korea

Gold surges to record high after Iran’s president killed in crash

Gold jumped to fresh record highs after Iran’s president was killed in a helicopter crash. Bullion jumped as much as 1.1pc to hit $2,440.59 an ounce after Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and all the other passengers onboard died when the aircraft came down in northwest Iran. His death has added to tensions ...

Aftermath of Russian strike on Kharkiv

Russia's latest offensive in the Kharkiv region has further stretched Ukraine's outmanned and outgunned forces.

Major Midlothian retailer announces permanent closure of shopping park branch

Dunelm at Straiton Retail Park announced that it's closing its doors with a new store set to open nearby on Tuesday, May 21 and a huge closing down sale being organised

First look at Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey in The Last of Us season 2

We're so excited for this

Footprints discovered in New Mexico rewrite American history

Archaeologists have made a staggering discovery about American history and it's all thanks to some footprints. The human tracks, unearthed in White Sands National Park, New Mexico, are the oldest ever to be found on the continent. Scientists previously estimated their age as between 11,500 and 13,000 years, but new analysis has found out that the m...

Ukraine President Zelenskiy speaks to Reuters in exclusive interview

KYIV (Reuters) - President Volodymyr Zelenskiy told Reuters in an exclusive interview in Kyiv on Monday that Ukraine's Western allies were taking too long to make decisions on military support for his country. Following are key quotes from the interview: ON BATTLEFIELD "A very powerful wave (of fighting) is going on in the Donbas." ON KHARKIV INCURSION "Today the situation is under control. A

Russian attack on recreational base near Kharkiv: Death toll rises to 7

The death toll has risen to 7 after Russia attacked a recreation center near Kharkiv, according to the head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration Oleh Syniehubov. "Units of the diving service of the SES (State Emergency Service - ed.) in the village of Cherkaska Lozova found fragments of a man's body. The data is being established," Synie...