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Nanobubbles, hungry foxes and hidden reservoir - Twickenham's hi-tech turf

England's men will be playing on a revolutionary new surface when they take on the Wallabies on Sunday.

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What new Kane deal means for England and the Premier League record

Harry Kane's new deal at Bayern Munich may end his Premier League career but offers fresh hope he can lead England to glory, writes Phil McNulty.

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What can Britain learn from backlash to Dutch slavery apology?

In the Netherlands many felt the move, while welcome, was mishandled and exclusionary, mirroring past inequality Andy Burnham’s pledge to seek a “structured dialogue” with former colonies to help shape Britain’s first formal state apology for slavery marks the UK’s first tentative step down a path the Netherlands set out on five years ago. The prime minister’s attempts to initiate a historic shift alongside the royal family – whose customary expressions of “profound personal sorrow”, falling short of an apology, was repeated by King Charles this week – echo a process begun by the Dutch state i

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What can Britain learn from backlash to Dutch slavery apology?

In the Netherlands many felt the move, while welcome, was mishandled and exclusionary, mirroring past inequality Andy Burnham’s pledge to seek a “structured dialogue” with former colonies to help shape Britain’s first formal state apology for slavery marks the UK’s first tentative step down a path the Netherlands set out on five years ago. The prime minister’s attempts to initiate a historic shift alongside the royal family – whose customary expressions of “profound personal sorrow”, falling short of an apology, was repeated by King Charles this week – echo a process begun by the Dutch state i

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Ballon d’Or winner Harry Kane signs new contract with Bayern through to 2029

‘I love the club, fans and the city of Munich,’ says striker Kane has 156 goals in 161 Bayern games since 2023 England captain and Ballon d’Or winner Harry Kane has signed a new deal with Bayern Munich through to 2029, the German club have announced. Kane moved to Bayern from Tottenham in 2023 for a record €100m fee and has proved a huge success, scoring 156 goals in 161 competitive appearances and leading the German club to two Bundesliga titles and a DFB Cup. Continue reading...

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Ballon d’Or winner Harry Kane signs new contract with Bayern through to 2029

‘I love the club, fans and the city of Munich,’ says striker Kane has 156 goals in 161 Bayern games since 2023 England captain and Ballon d’Or winner Harry Kane has signed a new deal with Bayern Munich through to 2029, the German club have announced. Kane moved to Bayern from Tottenham in 2023 for a record €100m fee and has proved a huge success, scoring 156 goals in 161 competitive appearances and leading the German club to two Bundesliga titles and a DFB Cup. Continue reading...

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Apple iPad mini A20 Pro review: the best small tablet but with a big price

All-round upgrades fit a bigger OLED screen in a smaller and lighter body with water resistance for first time The new iPad mini takes Apple’s fan-favourite tiny tablet and upgrades just about everything about it, including giving it a new OLED screen, serious performance, speakers embedded into the display and even water resistance, all with a big new price tag. The eighth-generation iPad mini costs from £699 (€749/$699/A$1,099), which is £200 or equivalent more than the original price of its predecessor as RAMageddon continues to bite. That makes it uncomfortably expensive, costing £270 more

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Apple iPad mini A20 Pro review: the best small tablet but with a big price

All-round upgrades fit a bigger OLED screen in a smaller and lighter body with water resistance for first time The new iPad mini takes Apple’s fan-favourite tiny tablet and upgrades just about everything about it, including giving it a new OLED screen, serious performance, speakers embedded into the display and even water resistance, all with a big new price tag. The eighth-generation iPad mini costs from £699 (€749/$699/A$1,099), which is £200 or equivalent more than the original price of its predecessor as RAMageddon continues to bite. That makes it uncomfortably expensive, costing £270 more

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Power deal between Labour and Greens in Sheffield

Fran Belbin tells a council meeting to expect the current Labour - Green administration to continue.

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World record 53 red cards shown in Brazilian youth game

A world record of 43 players, eight members of staff and two board members were sent off during an under-20 championship match between Uberlandia and Mamore in Brazil.

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Former permanent secretary alleges he was 'bullied' by education minister, says MLA

Sinn Féin assembly member Pat Sheehan made the claim during a committee hearing earlier this week.

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UK and Caribbean to begin ‘dialogue’ within next year after slavery reparations call

Antigua and Barbuda’s prime minister says there was a consensus at Commonwealth summit on way forward The UK has agreed to “structured dialogue” in the next year with Caribbean nations affected by the slave trade and its legacy, Commonwealth leaders have said. Gaston Browne, Antigua and Barbuda’s prime minister, said there was a “consensus” in discussions between governments about a way forward on slavery reparations at the Commonwealth heads of government meeting (Chogm). Continue reading...

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UK and Caribbean to begin ‘dialogue’ within next year after slavery reparations call

Antigua and Barbuda’s prime minister says there was a consensus at Commonwealth summit on way forward The UK has agreed to “structured dialogue” in the next year with Caribbean nations affected by the slave trade and its legacy, Commonwealth leaders have said. Gaston Browne, Antigua and Barbuda’s prime minister, said there was a “consensus” in discussions between governments about a way forward on slavery reparations at the Commonwealth heads of government meeting (Chogm). Continue reading...

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