NRA director pays heartbreaking tribute to daughter and granddaughter killed in Cessna crash
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Rishi Sunak’s A-level overhaul plan is undeliverable gimmick, says Labour
School leaders say funding and teacher shortages are far more urgent than a ‘British baccalaureate’UK politics live – latest updatesRishi Sunak’s desire to overhaul A-levels was denounced as an “undeliverable gimmick” by Labour and met with scepticism by school leaders who said funding and teacher shortages were far more urgent concerns.A series of news reports claim the prime minister is planning changes to what students in England are taught after GCSEs, including compulsory maths and English classes as part of a broader “British baccalaureate” qualification. Continue reading...
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England are doing quite a lot right at this World Cup, let’s not kick them for it | Ugo Monye
Negativity over Japan victory is misplaced but a more clinical display in the opposition 22 will be expected against ChileEngland are two wins from two at the World Cup and have collected nine points from a maximum of 10. Still it would appear that’s not quite enough for some fans. Last week against Japan, kicking was a hot topic and talking point. But I would ask the question: who made the most kicks in the game, England or Japan? The answer was Japan.However, the narrative post-match was that England kicked everything and Japan played some nice rugby and produced moments of magic. Here is the difference between perception and reality and it should be noted that Japan didn’t score a single try whereas England scored four and won the game comfortably. Continue reading...
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Chile’s band of brothers channel school rivalries at Rugby World Cup
With four sets of siblings and most in the squad being from one of two schools, bonds run deep against England on SaturdayWhen it comes to international sport, relationship-building is key. Forming partnerships, refining combinations, gradually building a sense of togetherness. It all helps a team navigate the most challenging times, and is often the difference between success and failure.Strong squad ties are a major reason that Chile, who face England in Lille on Saturday, qualified for their first Rugby World Cup with a dramatic playoff win against the USA last July. Continue reading...
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How do I find a balance between work, family and my new partner? | Ask Annalisa Barbieri
Your mum is ill, you’re divorcing your children’s father and there’s a new boyfriend in the mix. You need a routine to help you divide your time wiselyI live with my teenage children and my mum, who had to move in because of ill health, having lost my dad a few years ago. My divorce goes through next week – I’ve been separated for a year – and I have a new partner who I met at work. Working full-time means I’m juggling home and family life. It’s a constant cycle, as many people will know.I like to spend time with my partner at his place, as it’s much quieter, but I feel guilty because I know I have stuff to do at home. My mum helps out where she can but is quite overbearing and tries to take over, which my kids rebel against. Continue reading...
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Trump says he ‘doesn’t believe’ he forced Rupert Murdoch into retirement
‘Many people are saying that, ‘You forced Rupert Murdoch into retirement!’ I do not believe this is so,’ Trump writes in first comments since media mogul’s retirement
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Wales vs Australia: Rugby World Cup kick-off time, TV channel, live stream, team news, lineups, odds
Wales and Australia collide in a massive Pool C showdown at the Rugby World Cup on Sunday night.
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Former Manchester United striker gives Andre Onana theory for recent struggles
The goalkeeper has not got off to the best start at Man Utd and one former player believes there will be further risks going forward.
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Wilko reveals final store closure dates following chain store’s collapse
The retailer’s last remaining shops will close for good after trading on Sunday October 8
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Manchester United XI vs Burnley: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Premier League
Manchester United hope to have Raphael Varane, Mason Mount and Sofyan Amrabat available to face Burnley this weekend.
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Man arrested after climbing the Cheesegrater in London
Police said they met the suspect on the roof of the 225-meter-tall skyscraper.
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Linda Robson stuns Loose Women co-stars with intimate pregnancy confession
Loose Women panellist Linda Robson candidly opened up about her post-pregnancy body during the show
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Vital lifeline for people in Greater Manchester town could soon close 'if government don't step in'
Lifeline services in Wigan communities are struggling to deal with utility bills, a council boss explained
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Heat-related deaths in 2022 hit highest level on record in England
More than 4,500 people died due to hot temperatures, ONS data reveals, as rate increases over recent yearsMore than 4,500 people died in England in 2022 due to high temperatures, the largest figure on record, with the number of heat-related deaths increasing over recent years.Between 1988 and 2022, almost 52,000 deaths associated with the hottest days were recorded in England, with a third of them occurring since 2016, data from the Office for National Statistics shows. During the same 35-year period analysed, more than 2,000 people died in Wales due to the warm temperatures. Continue reading...
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Experts identify the age we are going to be at our happiest over our lifetimes
Experts from Germany and Switzerland looked into more than 460,000 participants in a study and discovered when the majority of people reached the happiest in their lifetimes
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Fed up with London renting but don’t think you can afford to buy? Think again…
Shared ownership might help you get on the ladder for less per month than you’d pay to rent somewhere similar.
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Shakira opens up about co-parenting her two sons with ex Gerard Piqué: ‘It’s constant juggling’
‘I like to be a present mom and I need to be there every moment with my children,’ singer says
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A fairytale ending for aviation taxes that don’t exist
The Man Who Pays His Way: Meanwhile, ministers are back in their comfort zone – on private jets
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MAFS UK fans fume over show's new series as they beg for format change
Viewers of the hit E4 show have taken to social media in their droves to complain it has adopted an 'annoying' theme seen in numerous other reality TV programmes
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Gigi Hadid shares rare photo of daughter she shares with Zayn Malik on birthday
Supermodel Gigi Hadid was overcome with emotion as she reflected on how quickly time had passed since she welcomed her daughter with her ex-boyfriend Zayn Malik.
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Georgia man walks free from prison after 22 years as murder sentence is overturned
Joey Watkins, now in his early forties, was charged with murder, possession of a firearm and stalking
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Alex Murdaugh ‘enthusiast’ shows off vacuum from auction after murder trial – and delights at dirty contents
Dawn Martin also purchased the Murdaugh’s family camera which contained images of “happier times”
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Katy Perry and Russell Brand's marriage was doomed with big warning sign
The former couple had given indicators that they would not be happily married for long as a friend of the actor revealed following their split
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Voices: I’ve been in Sophie Turner’s messy divorce and custody situation – I had to smuggle my newborn baby overseas
Anonymous: I found out my husband was cheating on me with other men – then discovered I was pregnant. I had no choice but to flee Japan before the country’s custody laws kept me (and my son) prisoner...
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Gordon Ramsay reflects on 'trauma' of son Rocky's death ahead of poignant anniversary
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay has reflected on the tragic death of his son Rocky ahead of an emotional anniversary, after his wife Tana suffered a miscarriage in the second trimester of her pregnancy
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Schoolgirl, 14, given devastating diagnosis after parents dismissed symptoms as puberty
Molly Holman, 14, was booked in for an eye test after her mother noticed she was "off colour" but originally put it down to puberty.
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Larry the Downing Street cat beats up Rishi Sunak’s dog, family reveals
Larry the Cat "doesn't get on" with Rishi Sunak's dog, his wife Akshata Murty has revealed in her first interview.
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Four things you should do if you spot who you think is a dementia patient looking lost
A study revealed that 70 per cent of dementia suffers go missing at least once as they try go about their day and their diseased brain lets them down. Over one in 10 adults in the US over the age of 65 have dementia
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Man left injured on side of road following suspected hit and run
Police are looking to speak to the drivers of two vehicles which drove past the area around the time of the incident
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What fate awaits Rupert Murdoch favourites in the new Lachlan era?
Rebekah Brooks and Robert Thomson may lose out alongside old-school media in push for new-media growthAs the Murdoch empire wakes up to a new era, a coterie of Rupert favourites – from right-hand man Robert Thomson to UK boss Rebekah Brooks – will be contemplating their position as his eldest son takes the wheel.While Rupert will still have power over critical decisions - through control of the family trust that owns most of the shares in News Corp and Fox - insiders say the media conglomerate will ultimately be shaped in Lachlan’s image. Continue reading...
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Superdrug to stop selling disposable vapes across all UK and Ireland stores
Superdrug said it has stopped all purchases of single-use vapes and aims to have its stock clear by the end of this year
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Woman asks 'selfish' neighbour to change her working hours so her car doesn't wake her up
A woman has been slammed for demanding her neighbour changes her working hours and car so she doesn’t wake her up when she leaves the house - people have told her to just get earplugs
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Energy Department announces $325M for batteries that can store clean electricity longer
The Energy Department will announce Friday a $325 million investment in new battery types that can help turn solar and wind energy into 24-hour power
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