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‘Having an adorable 15lb mutt as a hero made my job a little bit easier’: Strays director Josh Greenbaum
This doggy adult comedy is unrelentingly gag-filled, foul-mouthed – and coming to a cinema near you. Its director talks about striving for a four-legged Stand By Me vibe, and how he adopted one of his star... #press
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England fans to splash out on food, drink and TVs for Women’s World Cup final
Supermarkets, pubs and advertisers the winners as supporters prepare for match against SpainLatest Women’s World Cup newsSupermarkets, pubs and TV advertisers are preparing to enjoy a bumper weekend as football fans rush to celebrate the Women’s World Cup final... #press
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‘A magical event evoking times past’: readers’ favourite UK country shows
Rural traditions going back centuries can be seen at these fairs celebrating farming, food and landscape The 175th Dunster Show, being held today (18 August), is not to be missed. It has all of the features you’d expect – livestock, tractors, horses and friendly competition. It showcases local... #press
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In an age of shallow celebrity interviews, a tribute to Michael Parkinson – master of the form | Fiona Sturges
It didn’t matter how famous you were: ‘Parky’ knew his job wasn’t to ingratiate himself but to get people to talkThere often comes a point in the life of a celebrity interviewer when they become as famous as their subjects and switch sides. James Corden,... #press
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Wildfires in Tenerife force thousands to evacuate or stay indoors
Worst wildfires in the Canary Islands in at least 40 years drawing closer to the capital Santa CruzMore than 7,500 people have been evacuated or ordered to stay indoors as the worst wildfire in at least four decades ravages the Canary island of Tenerife, burning through 2,600 hectares... #press
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Hurricane Hilary heads towards Mexico after strengthening from tropical storm
Storm moves toward Baja California and could bring high winds, surf and rain to southern CaliforniaA storm located about 300 miles off the coast of Mexico was upgraded to a hurricane overnight as it heads toward Baja California, potentially bringing heavy rain and winds to the region and the south-western United... #press
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kd lang on Tony Bennett: ‘It was a salve for society to see an older man and a young dyke in a happy relationship’
The singer-songwriter and Bennett had a mutual respect when they met and formed a long-lasting friendship. lang talks about their radical duet, feeling safe with him and what she misses mostI met Tony backstage at the... #press
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90% of Great Lakes water samples have unsafe microplastic levels – report
But experts say damage can be reversed if US and Canada act quickly to stop new plastics from entering lake systemAbout 90% of water samples taken over the last 10 years from the Great Lakes contain microplastic levels that are unsafe for wildlife, a new peer-reviewed paper from the... #press
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Trans women banned from world chess events while review takes place
Fide decision draws criticism from advocacy groupsAssociation says review could take up to two yearsThe world’s top chess federation has ruled that transgender women cannot compete in its official events for females until a review of the situation is made by its officials.The... #press
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Up at 4.45am, head home at 11pm: life as an NBA player trying to break through
Jason Preston could barely get a game in high school, and now he is a member of the LA Clippers. Staying there requires incredible amounts of hard workIt’s the peak of the summer. But Jason Preston, the young point guard for the Los Angeles Clippers, wakes up at 4.45am. At a time when other... #press
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Michael Parkinson, broadcaster and talkshow host, dies aged 88
Parkinson was best known for hosting his self-titled talkshow between 1971 and 2007 and interviewing an estimated 2000 celebritiesMichael Parkinson, the broadcaster best known for hosting the talkshow Parkinson from 1971 to 2007, has died aged 88.A statement from his family says: “After a... #press
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Spain battles ‘out of control’ wildfire on Tenerife – in pictures
A wildfire that broke out in a national park on the Spanish island of Tenerife has spread to 300 hectares, prompting authorities to order the evacuation of five villages and sever access to the forest surrounding the Mount Teide volcano Continue reading... #press
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US promises ‘new era’ as Biden prepares to host first summit with Japan and South Korea
US president aiming to take advantage of recent thaw in ties under president Yoon Suk Yeol and prime minister Fumio KishidaThe US has promised to usher in a “new era” in relations with its most important allies in Asia, as the region struggles... #press
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‘An activist blob’: Tory party attacks on lawyers – a timeline
Critical language used to blame lawyers for thwarting immigration policy dates back to Boris Johnson eraTory attacks on ‘lefty lawyers’ could fuel abuse, barristers warnConservative attacks on “lefty lawyers” blamed for frustrating the government’s immigration policy date back to the era of Boris... #press
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Lauren Hemp realises her England potential as partnership with Russo grows | Sophie Downey
Sarina Wiegman’s new system suits both players and they could help decide the World Cup final against SpainIn the 86th minute in Sydney, with the game finely balanced, Lauren Hemp galloped up the pitch. Shrugging off a defender, a trademark burst of... #press
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Phone app helped students cut down on drinking, researchers say
Smaart, which gave users personalised feedback about alcohol intake, had ‘significant’ impact, study findsWorried that you drink too much? A new app may help you cut down.Research conducted among students with “unhealthy” alcohol habits found that the Smaart app helped them to reduce both... #press
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Ned Beauman wins Arthur C Clarke award for ‘bleakly funny’ novel
The prize for the year’s best science fiction novel was given to Venemous Lumpsucker, a satire which addresses ‘humanity’s shortsighted self-interest’Ned Beauman has won the Arthur C Clarke award for science fiction with his “twisted” and “bleakly funny” novel, Venomous Lumpsucker.His winning... #press
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NHS trust failures contributed to suicide of girl, 12, London inquest told
Allison Aules from Redbridge took her own life after her ‘mood changed completely during pandemic’A series of failures by a mental health trust contributed to the suicide of a 12-year-old girl, a leading child psychiatrist has told an inquest.Allison Aules from Redbridge took... #press
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Police release new image after men stabbed outside Clapham nightclub
Met want to identify man after attack in south London, which is being treated as homophobic Police investigating the homophobic stabbing of two men outside a London gay club have released new images of the suspect wanted in the attack.Two men, one aged in their 20s and the other... #press
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Sunak pledges to keep to pension triple lock despite signs of extra £10bn cost
PM says he is comfortable with full uplift on state pensions, which cost the taxpayer £124bn this yearRishi Sunak has pledged to stick to the pension triple lock despite signs the guarantee to older people will cost the Treasury an extra £10bn next year – £2.5bn... #press
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