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Manchester United released their new away kit for the 2024-25 season

Manchester United’s new 2024/25 away kit is a throwback to the ‘90s

Football July 26, 2024

FIFA Inspection Visit

Team GB chief slams decision to allow Dutch child rapist to compete at Olympics

Sport July 26, 2024

Tina Rahimi Training Session

Why France has banned hijabs at the Paris Olympics as boxer hits out at rule

Sport July 22, 2024

Premier League legend comes out of retirement at the age of 43

Football July 22, 2024

'Road To Timmendorfer Strand' Beachvolleyball Tournament In Duesseldorf

Who is Steven van de Velde? The convicted rapist competing at the Paris Olympics

Sport July 22, 2024

Football match abandoned after fans protesting VAR stop game four times

Football July 22, 2024

Israel Olympic team given 24-hour security after MP says 'you're not welcome'

World July 23, 2024

People enjoy the hot weather on Bridlington Beach. Picture date: Saturday July 20, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story WEATHER July. Photo credit should read: Danny Lawson/PA Wire

UK weather set for swift return of summer heat as temperatures soar to 27°C

UK July 22, 2024

Golfers free seagull from nets before reviving it with the best Greggs pasty

UK July 22, 2024

Man attempts to mimic tiger shark’s diet by eating 41,000 calories in two days

Tech July 21, 2024

Sarah Justine Packwood and James Brett Clibbery

Couple found dead on Atlantic’s ‘Graveyard Island’ while sailing across ocean

World July 21, 2024

Baby boy left brain damaged for life after man punched him in the head

UK July 20, 2024

Donald Trump gunman Thomas Crooks had a disturbing final search on his phone

US July 21, 2024

FILE PICTURE - The bodies of Bibaa Henry and Nicole Smallman were found intertwined in undergrowth. Two Metropolitan Police officers accused of sharing photos of the bodies of two murdered sisters on WhatsApp are due to enter pleas. See SWNS story SWNNpics. Pc Deniz Jaffer 47, and Pc Jamie Lewis, 33, will appear at the Old Bailey on Tuesday charged with committing misconduct in a public office between June 7 and June 23 last year. The officers had been assigned to protect the scene after sisters Bibaa Henry, 46, and Nicole Smallman, 27, were found dead in bushes in Fryent Country Park in Wembley north London. It is alleged that they took ?non-official and inappropriate photographs? of the crime scene before sharing them on WhatsApp.

Mum forgives her daughters' killer - but not cops who took pictures of their bodies

UK July 20, 2024

Achladies beach at Skiathos island in Greece

British tourist dies while swimming off Greek island during intense heat

World July 20, 2024

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - JULY 20: Travelers wait in a long line to check with Delta airline representatives as to where their luggage is at the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport on July 20, 2024, in Detroit, Michigan. Many travelers were rerouted or had their flights canceled as the world continues to be affected by a global technology outage attributed to a software update administered by CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity firm whose software is used by various industries worldwide. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Millions face pay delays and summer holiday chaos after CrowdStrike IT disaster

UK July 20, 2024

The 152nd Open - Day Two

Tiger Woods issues update on future after missing the cut at The Open

Sport July 19, 2024

Croatia v Italy: Group B - UEFA EURO 2024

Bologna chief speaks out on future of Arsenal transfer target Riccardo Calafiori

Football July 19, 2024

What happened in Leeds last night? Everything we know so far

What happened in Leeds? Everything we know so far

UK July 20, 2024

FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships

Convicted paedophile competing at Olympics to steer clear of athletes' village

Sport July 19, 2024