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Much had been written about the frosty welcome Europe’s players could expect from the local fans, but after what American player Collin Morikawa called a “tame” opening to the week, he hoped for “absolute chaos” on Friday.There were glimpses of that as the final two matches of the day went down the 18th and the home support tried to will their players over the line.But Europe claimed 1½ points from those two rubbers to end a scintillating day three points ahead.”It’s been a great day for Europe,” was McIlroy’s verdict, despite him missing a 12-footer to win the final match…

Communities across Britain that are “overlooked” are set to benefit from £5bn of investment to spend on boosting high streets, parks and public spaces.The Government has announced its Pride in Place fund to support 339 communities with 169 areas getting £2m every year for a decade, while a further 95 places will get a one-off payment of £1.5m.Hull locals spoke to Anna Riley about the proposals, and you can watch them give their opinions above | GB NEWS / PAUnder the scheme, communities will also be given help to save pubs and libraries from closure and encourage councils to block…

Keir Starmer has slammed the “lies” that are being told about Britain as the Prime Minister officially announced digital ID rollout at the Global Progress Action summit in London.Sir Keir addressed the need for progressive politicians to “confront directly” the “lies” being told about their countries.The Prime Minister said: “I don’t accept that argument that somehow our politics is dying out, but I do accept that it is now time for social democrats to confront directly some of the challenges and some of the lies, frankly, that have taken root in our societies.”Because we don’t just hear these stories about…

Elon Musk and Prince Andrew have been named in the latest mass “data dump” of the Epstein files.Mr Musk, the world’s richest man, was invited to Jeffrey Epstein’s island, Little St James, according to the freshly-released documents.He is listed as a potential visitor to the private island in December 2014, six years after Epstein was first convicted for soliciting a minor for prostitution.However, Mr Musk’s inclusion in the files – turned over to the House Oversight Committee by the Jeffrey Epstein Estate – comes with a caveat.Mr Musk, the world’s richest man, was invited to Jeffrey Epstein’s island, Little St…

Getty ImagesA student who was sexually assaulted after meeting a man on a dating app has appealed to other survivors to seek immediate help to ensure there’s a record of the abuse. The woman, who was 20 at the time, was attacked during a short-term relationship after she moved to Belfast to begin her university studies.Last year, 25-year-old Fearghall Joseph Mulgrew, of Mullaghmoyle Road in Stewartstown, County Tyrone was jailed after pleading guilty to sexually and physically assaulting the woman.Sophie, not her real name, believes her attendance at a sexual assault referral centre afterwards was crucial to the prosecution.Warning: Some…

Great Britain women are through to the last four as they aim to defend their title at the European Flag Football Championships.After topping their group with a 100% record from four games, GB beat Slovenia 51-14 in the quarter-finals in Paris on Friday.The European champions will now take on hosts France on Saturday (07:00 BST) while Spain – who GB beat in the 2023 final – face world number two Austria in the other semi-final. The winners will meet in the final at 13:15 BST.GB women came into the European Championships in encouraging form having claimed a fifth-placed finish in…

Reaction to Manchester United’s 4-0 hammering at Brentford on 13 August 2022 was predictably fierce. pundit Chris Sutton talked of United hitting “rock bottom”. On Sky Sports, Karen Carney said United “can’t get any lower”. Former skipper Gary Neville said his old club was “rotten”.Sutton and Carney were wrong.From that mauling at the Gtech Community Stadium to the end of last season, United spent over half a billion pounds on new players. They ended the 2024-25 campaign in 15th spot, their worst finish since relegation in 1973-74.There have been good days in the intervening years. United won the EFL Cup,…

A leafy Hampshire village has resorted to desperate measures to protect itself from gangs of foxes. Homeowners in Portchester are deploying spiked mats beneath their cars nightly, while others coat their brake cables with chilli powder or apply Vicks VapoRub as deterrents.The animals have been causing extensive damage by gnawing through vehicle wiring and clambering across bonnets and windscreens, leaving scratches in their wake. Some villagers have even experimented with garlic spray after discovering the creatures’ aversion to the scent.The problem has escalated dramatically in recent years, with locals reporting groups of foxes visible throughout residential areas even before nightfall.Terry…

Rachel Reeves has called on Keir Starmer to agree to an “ambitious” migration agreement with the European Union that would permit young Europeans to work in Britain.The Chancellor argued it would boost economic growth and potentially reduce the need for tax increases in the upcoming budget.In an interview with The Times ahead of Labour’s conference this weekend, Reeves stated that a youth mobility scheme would be “good for the economy, good for growth and good for business”.The Chancellor wants the Office for Budget Responsibility to assess the economic benefits of the Government’s so-called Brexit “reset” with Europe, including any youth…

King Charles and Queen Camilla will undertake a State Visit to the Holy See in late October 2025.The King and Queen will join Pope Leo XIV in celebrating the 2025 Jubilee Year.Traditionally marked every 25 years, a Papal Jubilee is a special time for the Catholic Church.The visit will also celebrate the ecumenical work by the Church of England and the Catholic Church, reflecting the Jubilee year’s theme of walking together as ‘Pilgrims of Hope’.King Charles and Queen Camilla will undertake a State Visit to the Holy See in late October 2025. | GETTYThe exact dates of the October visit…