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Dolly Parton, legendary US country singer, dies aged 80 -- In a statement confirming her death, the singer's team says she will be remembered as an "inspiration" and for her "wit, warmth, and kindness".

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'We're not going to bend': Canada announces $20bn of retaliatory tariffs on US goods - Trade talks between the US and Canada collapsed late last week, with each side accusing the other of making unreasonable last-minute demands.

15 minutes ago

San Francisco 49ers owner jailed after prostitution arrest -- Jed York pleaded no contest to two charges in Ohio after being arrested for soliciting prostitution.

1 hour ago

Andrew Tate exaggerates and did not own supercars in photos, his lawyers say

5 hours ago

US judge rejects Ghislaine Maxwell's 'frivolous' appeal against conviction

4 hours ago

Lockerbie bombing trial postponed days before it was due to start

18 hours ago

Target apologises for 'offensive' children Halloween costume after backlash

2 hours ago

Two unvaccinated people die of measles in Pennsylvania

3 hours ago

Surge in AI-assisted complaints putting extra strain on councils and schools - 9 hrs ago - Technology

10 hours ago

The grieving family who says UK coroners' courts aren't working -- One man's death highlights the growing strains on the UK's coroner's courts

11 hours ago

Who does Iran trade with and what could Trump's 'economic D-Day' mean? -- Iran is no stranger to US sanctions and has developed deep economic ties with several countries.

2 hours ago

Asbestos killed my mum in her 40s – was her school to blame? -- Caroline Bryan died three months after being diagnosed of an incurable cancer linked to asbestos.

6 hours ago

Ranking the best managers in Premier League history -- Thirteen managers have won the Premier League title, but which of them will make it into our top 10 covering the competition's history?

9 hours ago

Watch: Doug Ford's blunt warning to Trump over Canada tariffs

22 hours ago

'Absolutely ridiculous': Canadians react to new tariff tensions with the US

22 hours ago

Relief may be near for Indiana city after days without power

1 hour ago

Moment tornado tears through southern France

18 hours ago

Watch: Moment humanoid robot beats Usain Bolt's 100m record

3 days ago

US firefighters say major blaze near Reno about a quarter contained -- But officials fear that winds could fan the flames for two more days, as many locals remain under evacuation orders. -- US & Canada

8 hours ago

Russian stadium says it won't host Kanye West gigs -- Two planned concerts are thrown into doubt, but Russian promoters insist they will go ahead.

9 hours ago

Boy, 3, injured in crocodile attack returns home -- The boy's family say he is "happy to be home" after undergoing seven operations in hospital.

2 hours ago

Germany's Merz warns attackers will 'pay price' after drone incident -- A drone attack on Leipzig Airport highlights the "very real threat" faced by the country, the German chancellor says.

57 minutes ago

Trump envoy calls for Sudan-wide arms embargo as drone attacks escalate -- A wider arms embargo would require a UN Security Council vote - and Russia and China oppose the move.

3 hours ago

China hits out at 'illegal' new US sanctions on Iran and trading partners

5 hours ago

How Canada could hit back to hurt the US economy - and Trump

17 hours ago

CIA chief travels to Moscow for unannounced talks, US media reports

1 hour ago

Trump says all mines cleared from Strait of Hormuz

2 hours ago

'What you see is what you pay' - why some US restaurants are banning tips

18 hours ago

Beyond China's humanoid robots, a quieter machine revolution is unfolding

19 hours ago

Kate Hudson to make How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days sequel, 23 years on

6 hours ago

Champions League: Team news as Celtic aim to finish off LASK in play-off second leg -- Follow live text and audio commentary of Celtic's Champions League play-off round second leg tie with LASK in Austria.

28 minutes ago

LIVE - Carabao Cup: 17 games, six Premier League teams in action - Follow live text coverage and radio commentary from the second round of the Carabao Cup, with six Premier League teams in action.

28 minutes ago

LIV returnees should 'eat humble pie' - Faldo -- Sir Nick Faldo says LIV golfers seeking a return to the DP World Tour may have to "eat a bit of humble pie" before regaining eligibility for the European-based circuit.

2 hours ago

Man Utd's midfield spending is done - now for a left-back? -- After spending £155m on three midfielders, now Manchester United must decide whether to try to buy a left-back

1 hour ago

Baleba completes £70m Man Utd move from Brighton -- Manchester United sign Cameroon midfielder Carlos Baleba from Brighton in a £70m deal.

1 hour ago

Root 'hacked off' and 'disappointed' at Carse incident -- England captain Joe Root says he is "hacked off" and "disappointed" at the incident involving fast bowler Brydon Carse at a Derby nightclub.

6 hours ago

All the best Savinho - welcome Savio... new club, new name for Spurs signing -- Tottenham sign Brazil winger Savinho from Manchester City for an initial £75m - and he reverts to being called Savio.

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