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Lindsey Vonn says she is “finally feeling” more like herself but will require at least two more operations on the broken leg she sustained in a crash at the Winter Olympics on Sunday.The American great was racing just nine days after rupturing ligaments in her left knee when she struck a gate 13 seconds into her downhill run in Cortina.She was airlifted off the piste and taken to hospital in Treviso, where she was diagnosed with a “complex tibia fracture” in her left leg.Speaking in a post on Instagram, external, the 41-year-old said a fourth surgery since her crash is…

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The Scottish Conservatives have accused the Scottish National Party of “virtue-signalling policies” that have allowed Glasgow City Council’s homeless applications to rise by more than 3,500 per cent in three years.The discovery was made in a Freedom of Information request submitted to form the Conservatives’ housing paper, unveiled on Friday, detailing their proposal to build 80,000 homes if elected to power in May’s Holyrood elections.In the first half of 2022, homeless applications made to Scottish councils required applicants to state a connection to the local authority but in November of the same year, the SNP government introduced the Homeless Persons…

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It’s ten past six on Monday evening, and as the sun disappears on the horizon, orange is scattering across the sky.It’s just about as beautiful as the marble and gold-adorned Royal Terminal at the King Khalid International Airport in Saudi Arabia – outside of which, a group of slightly sunburnt journalists stand poised on a balcony, awaiting the arrival of the Prince of Wales. Prince William arrived in the Gulf with one clear mission – deepen diplomatic ties for decades to come. A £6.5billion trade deal announced by the Government in October last year aims to rapidly increase investment between…

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This is the moment Amar Hussein tells police he supports Isis, otherwise known as the so-called Islamic State group.The 52-year-old has been jailed for 26 years for planning a mass gun attack on the Jewish community in Manchester, alongside his accomplice Walid Saadaoui, 38. The pair were caught by an undercover operative who played a “crucial role” in foiling their plans, Greater Manchester Police said.The force said the attack could have been “the UK’s most deadly terror attack”.

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Russell T Davies has described Nigel Farage’s Reform UK as “undoubtedly” the greatest threat facing LGBTQ+ people in Britain today.The Doctor Who showrunner, speaking at the Attitude 101 launch event on Friday, branded the party a “terrible danger approaching our society.”The 62-year-old screenwriter told the Press Association that the community is currently under attack and that standing up for LGBTQ+ rights matters now more than ever.”I think we need to fight the fight more than ever,” Davies said.Russell T Davies labelled Reform as the ‘greatest threat’ to the LGBTQ+ community | GETTYThe writer, who brought Doctor Who back to screens…

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Stellantis, the car giant behind brands including Vauxhall, Fiat, Jeep and Peugeot, is quietly bringing diesel cars back to Europe as it steps away from its previous all-out push towards electric vehicles.The world’s fourth-largest carmaker has started reintroducing diesel versions of at least seven cars and vans, according to dealer websites and company statements seen by Reuters.The move began in late 2025 and includes diesel options for models such as the Peugeot 308 hatchback and the premium DS No. 4. Confirming the change in direction, Stellantis told Reuters: “We have decided to keep diesel engines in our product portfolio and…

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England’s Charley Hull shot a five-under 67 to move into contention as overnight leader Mimi Rhodes dropped off the pace going into the final round of the PIF Saudi Ladies International at Riyadh Golf Club.World number five Hull knocked in six birdies in Friday’s third round, with her only bogey coming at the 10th hole, leaving her at 12 under overall. South Korea’s Hye-jin Choi and Japan’s Rio Takeda head the leaderboard on 15 under. South Africa’s Casandra Alexander is a shot further back on 14 under, while American Alison Lee and Spain’s Carlota Ciganda are in a group of…

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A kitchen porter tried to sue an award-winning pub for race discrimination by claiming vinegar was left near him because it sounded like the n-word.Willer Lafeuillee, of Caribbean heritage, had only worked at The Running Horses in Dorking, Surrey, for a few weeks before he was dismissed for “unprofessional” behaviour. After dismissal, he then brought a race discrimination case against the pub, which was named best in the UK in 2023, over claims colleagues would place the condiment near him.He suggested this was done deliberately to “send a message” to him because vinegar sounds like the n-word. The porter also…

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Prince Harry’s public response to Donald Trump’s remarks about Nato troops in Afghanistan carried weight because of his military service and personal credibility rather than any formal diplomatic power, according to royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams.The Duke of Sussex spoke out last week after the US President suggested Nato allies stayed “a little off the front lines” during the Afghanistan war, comments that prompted backlash from veterans, politicians and allied nations.President Trump later softened his language, praising British troops and reaffirming support for allies.Asked whether Harry’s intervention played a role compared with official government responses, Mr Fitzwilliams said the situation involved…

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