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'I still very much have the grá for it. People say it’s a sacrifice, but it’s a choice'

'I still very much have the grá for it. People say it’s a sacrifice, but it’s a choice'

Brit travel agent's holiday test nightmare as leech 'sucks on his eyeball'

Brit travel agent's holiday test nightmare as leech 'sucks on his eyeball'

MLB Power Rankings: Are the Dodgers or Tigers No. 1 this week?

MLB Power Rankings: Are the Dodgers or Tigers No. 1 this week?

'The Game 1 collapse was insane': What led the Knicks to fire Tom Thibodeau

'The Game 1 collapse was insane': What led the Knicks to fire Tom Thibodeau

Juan Soto, the showman, has finally shown up -- is he about to go on a tear?

Juan Soto, the showman, has finally shown up -- is he about to go on a tear?

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'I still very much have the grá for it. People say it’s a sacrifice, but it’s a choice'

'I still very much have the grá for it. People say it’s a sacrifice, but it’s a choice'

Brit travel agent's holiday test nightmare as leech 'sucks on his eyeball'

Brit travel agent's holiday test nightmare as leech 'sucks on his eyeball'

'The Game 1 collapse was insane': What led the Knicks to fire Tom Thibodeau

'The Game 1 collapse was insane': What led the Knicks to fire Tom Thibodeau

MLB Power Rankings: Are the Dodgers or Tigers No. 1 this week?

MLB Power Rankings: Are the Dodgers or Tigers No. 1 this week?

Agenda

The huge country where less than 1% speak English but still gets 600k British tourists

The huge country where less than 1% speak English but still gets 600k British tourists

The furniture fraud that hoodwinked the Palace of Versailles

The furniture fraud that hoodwinked the Palace of Versailles

Girl, 6, among group arrested for assassination of Myanmar general

Girl, 6, among group arrested for assassination of Myanmar general

Tourist visits 'world's most dangerous city' and can't believe how beautiful the beach is

Tourist visits 'world's most dangerous city' and can't believe how beautiful the beach is

‘Open prison’: The forced labour driving India’s $5 trillion economy dream

‘Open prison’: The forced labour driving India’s $5 trillion economy dream

Economy

‘I got a £300 grant I didn’t know existed after losing winter fuel cash - I was shocked!’

‘I got a £300 grant I didn’t know existed after losing winter fuel cash - I was shocked!’

Family SUVs face road tax hikes under new proposals pushed by Labour politicians

Family SUVs face road tax hikes under new proposals pushed by Labour politicians

Beware moving to the 'wrong' country in retirement... you could miss out on £70k in state pension

Beware moving to the 'wrong' country in retirement... you could miss out on £70k in state pension

Should you pay in the local currency or pounds when you're on holiday?

Should you pay in the local currency or pounds when you're on holiday?

One in four senior bank staff say closing branches 'isn't a concern'

One in four senior bank staff say closing branches 'isn't a concern'

Politics

Judge approves $2.8B settlement, paving way for US colleges to pay athletes millions

Judge approves $2.8B settlement, paving way for US colleges to pay athletes millions

TSA tells Americans their Costco cards won't fly at airport security despite love for hot dogs

TSA tells Americans their Costco cards won't fly at airport security despite love for hot dogs

Trump announces China will restart rare earth mineral shipments to US after productive call

Trump announces China will restart rare earth mineral shipments to US after productive call

Company that worked on ArriveCan app barred from government contracts for 7 years

Company that worked on ArriveCan app barred from government contracts for 7 years

Convicted murderer captured 1.5 miles from prison he escaped: Authorities

Convicted murderer captured 1.5 miles from prison he escaped: Authorities

Science and Technology

Samsung issues urgent alert to UK Galaxy phone owners - check your settings now

Samsung issues urgent alert to UK Galaxy phone owners - check your settings now

Worst areas for UK broadband mapped - check your postcode now

Worst areas for UK broadband mapped - check your postcode now

Archaeologists find sinister skeleton which reveals 'worst possible way to die'

Archaeologists find sinister skeleton which reveals 'worst possible way to die'

Sky is offering you cheap Pixel phones but this deal comes with a warning

Sky is offering you cheap Pixel phones but this deal comes with a warning

Sky offers you 35 extra channels for free this weekend - here's how to claim them

Sky offers you 35 extra channels for free this weekend - here's how to claim them

Sport

'I still very much have the grá for it. People say it’s a sacrifice, but it’s a choice'

'I still very much have the grá for it. People say it’s a sacrifice, but it’s a choice'

Panthers win epic double-OT Game 2: Grades, big questions for both teams

Panthers win epic double-OT Game 2: Grades, big questions for both teams

MLB Power Rankings: Are the Dodgers or Tigers No. 1 this week?

MLB Power Rankings: Are the Dodgers or Tigers No. 1 this week?

'The Game 1 collapse was insane': What led the Knicks to fire Tom Thibodeau

'The Game 1 collapse was insane': What led the Knicks to fire Tom Thibodeau

Juan Soto, the showman, has finally shown up -- is he about to go on a tear?

Juan Soto, the showman, has finally shown up -- is he about to go on a tear?

Health

Doctor explains exact reason you can get pain when stretching

Doctor explains exact reason you can get pain when stretching

BowFlex adjustable dumbbells recalled after dislodging injuries

BowFlex adjustable dumbbells recalled after dislodging injuries

FDA food inspector vacancies near 20% after Trump hiring freeze

FDA food inspector vacancies near 20% after Trump hiring freeze

How often women should have sex to be their happiest revealed in major study

How often women should have sex to be their happiest revealed in major study

From cold showers to hot tomatoes, how TV’s Michael Mosley is still keeping us healthy a year after his tragic death

From cold showers to hot tomatoes, how TV’s Michael Mosley is still keeping us healthy a year after his tragic death

Culture

How groundbreaking gay author Edmund White paved the way for other writers

How groundbreaking gay author Edmund White paved the way for other writers

'Chespirito: Sin Querer Queriendo' is a tribute to the Mexican comedian who shaped a generation

'Chespirito: Sin Querer Queriendo' is a tribute to the Mexican comedian who shaped a generation

Will Netflix’s <i>Dept. Q</i> Be Back for Season 2?

Will Netflix’s <i>Dept. Q</i> Be Back for Season 2?

A knighthood is coming for soon-to-be Sir David Beckham, according to media reports

A knighthood is coming for soon-to-be Sir David Beckham, according to media reports

Michelle Obama Opens Up About Malia’s Decision to Drop Her Last Name

Michelle Obama Opens Up About Malia’s Decision to Drop Her Last Name

Travel

Brit travel agent's holiday test nightmare as leech 'sucks on his eyeball'

Brit travel agent's holiday test nightmare as leech 'sucks on his eyeball'

Europe's 'longest' train journey between 2 beautiful countries - 1,075 miles and 22 hours

Europe's 'longest' train journey between 2 beautiful countries - 1,075 miles and 22 hours

Lebanon aims to lure back wealthy Gulf tourists to jumpstart its war-torn economy

Lebanon aims to lure back wealthy Gulf tourists to jumpstart its war-torn economy

'I bought a pint in Benidorm but the price left me totally floored'

'I bought a pint in Benidorm but the price left me totally floored'

The beautiful little Irish seaside town with hardly any tourists

The beautiful little Irish seaside town with hardly any tourists

Lifestyle

Andrea's It List: My 6 current jewellery obsessions from our Watches and Jewellery special

Andrea's It List: My 6 current jewellery obsessions from our Watches and Jewellery special

I Thought I Was Pro at Sun Protection, But Even I Was Forgetting This Very Important Step

I Thought I Was Pro at Sun Protection, But Even I Was Forgetting This Very Important Step

Amazon Prime viewers urged to binge 'best show on TV' this weekend

Amazon Prime viewers urged to binge 'best show on TV' this weekend

Channel 4 star Effy Blue on why viewers need to see 'real sex' on TV

Channel 4 star Effy Blue on why viewers need to see 'real sex' on TV

This Sandal Is the Summer 2025 It Buy I Never Saw Coming, But Fashion People Are Hooked

This Sandal Is the Summer 2025 It Buy I Never Saw Coming, But Fashion People Are Hooked

News Headlines

Andrea's It List: My 6 current jewellery obsessions from our Watches and Jewellery special

Andrea's It List: My 6 current jewellery obsessions from our Watches and Jewellery special

I Thought I Was Pro at Sun Protection, But Even I Was Forgetting This Very Important Step

I Thought I Was Pro at Sun Protection, But Even I Was Forgetting This Very Important Step

Brit travel agent's holiday test nightmare as leech 'sucks on his eyeball'

Brit travel agent's holiday test nightmare as leech 'sucks on his eyeball'

Amazon Prime viewers urged to binge 'best show on TV' this weekend

Amazon Prime viewers urged to binge 'best show on TV' this weekend

‘I got a £300 grant I didn’t know existed after losing winter fuel cash - I was shocked!’

‘I got a £300 grant I didn’t know existed after losing winter fuel cash - I was shocked!’

Family SUVs face road tax hikes under new proposals pushed by Labour politicians

Family SUVs face road tax hikes under new proposals pushed by Labour politicians

Is Kelleher Republic of Ireland's World Cup 'trump card'?

Is Kelleher Republic of Ireland's World Cup 'trump card'?

Tuchel's selection dilemmas - and who would you pick?

Tuchel's selection dilemmas - and who would you pick?

Archaeologists find sinister skeleton which reveals 'worst possible way to die'

Archaeologists find sinister skeleton which reveals 'worst possible way to die'

Sky offers you 35 extra channels for free this weekend - here's how to claim them

Sky offers you 35 extra channels for free this weekend - here's how to claim them

Doctor explains exact reason you can get pain when stretching

Doctor explains exact reason you can get pain when stretching

'I'm going to outlive our child, there are no words'

'I'm going to outlive our child, there are no words'

'I still very much have the grá for it. People say it’s a sacrifice, but it’s a choice'

'I still very much have the grá for it. People say it’s a sacrifice, but it’s a choice'

Panthers win epic double-OT Game 2: Grades, big questions for both teams

Panthers win epic double-OT Game 2: Grades, big questions for both teams

Europe's 'longest' train journey between 2 beautiful countries - 1,075 miles and 22 hours

Europe's 'longest' train journey between 2 beautiful countries - 1,075 miles and 22 hours

Lebanon aims to lure back wealthy Gulf tourists to jumpstart its war-torn economy

Lebanon aims to lure back wealthy Gulf tourists to jumpstart its war-torn economy

Beware moving to the 'wrong' country in retirement... you could miss out on £70k in state pension

Beware moving to the 'wrong' country in retirement... you could miss out on £70k in state pension

Samsung issues urgent alert to UK Galaxy phone owners - check your settings now

Samsung issues urgent alert to UK Galaxy phone owners - check your settings now

How groundbreaking gay author Edmund White paved the way for other writers

How groundbreaking gay author Edmund White paved the way for other writers

'Chespirito: Sin Querer Queriendo' is a tribute to the Mexican comedian who shaped a generation

'Chespirito: Sin Querer Queriendo' is a tribute to the Mexican comedian who shaped a generation

MLB Power Rankings: Are the Dodgers or Tigers No. 1 this week?

MLB Power Rankings: Are the Dodgers or Tigers No. 1 this week?

'The Game 1 collapse was insane': What led the Knicks to fire Tom Thibodeau

'The Game 1 collapse was insane': What led the Knicks to fire Tom Thibodeau

How often women should have sex to be their happiest revealed in major study

How often women should have sex to be their happiest revealed in major study

From cold showers to hot tomatoes, how TV’s Michael Mosley is still keeping us healthy a year after his tragic death

From cold showers to hot tomatoes, how TV’s Michael Mosley is still keeping us healthy a year after his tragic death

Juan Soto, the showman, has finally shown up -- is he about to go on a tear?

Juan Soto, the showman, has finally shown up -- is he about to go on a tear?

What we're hearing in the transfer window: Chelsea eye Ekitike; Man United out of Osimhen race

What we're hearing in the transfer window: Chelsea eye Ekitike; Man United out of Osimhen race

Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool 'significantly closer' to Wirtz deal

Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool 'significantly closer' to Wirtz deal

Mauricio Pochettino eyed for sensational Tottenham return but key obstacle remains

Mauricio Pochettino eyed for sensational Tottenham return but key obstacle remains

Worst areas for UK broadband mapped - check your postcode now

Worst areas for UK broadband mapped - check your postcode now

Sky is offering you cheap Pixel phones but this deal comes with a warning

Sky is offering you cheap Pixel phones but this deal comes with a warning

This Sandal Is the Summer 2025 It Buy I Never Saw Coming, But Fashion People Are Hooked

This Sandal Is the Summer 2025 It Buy I Never Saw Coming, But Fashion People Are Hooked

Hold the Trainers—These Are the Elegant Shoes Parisians Are Wearing With the Jeans of Summer

Hold the Trainers—These Are the Elegant Shoes Parisians Are Wearing With the Jeans of Summer

Trump administration approves coal mine expansion to boost Asia exports

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Trump administration approves coal mine expansion to boost Asia exports

Solar group OCI doubles down on US despite Trump’s war on clean energy

Solar group OCI doubles down on US despite Trump’s war on clean energy

Should you pay in the local currency or pounds when you're on holiday?

Should you pay in the local currency or pounds when you're on holiday?

One in four senior bank staff say closing branches 'isn't a concern'

One in four senior bank staff say closing branches 'isn't a concern'