
Pep Guardiola reveals message from Sir Alex Ferguson prior to Champions League final
Man Utd legend Sir Alex Ferguson sent a heartfelt message to Man City boss Pep Guardiola ahead of the Champions League final, the Catalan coach has revealed.
1970-01-01 08:00

Football transfer rumours: Man Utd's 'high priority'; Liverpool 'unlikely' to sign Kone
Sunday's transfer roundup includes news on Manchester United's top targets, Liverpool's pursuit of a new midfielder, Real Madrid's striker search and more.
1970-01-01 08:00

Today’s Google Doodle reignites age-old British debate about scones
Google is celebrating British scones today (Saturday 10 June) with an adorable Google Doodle that nods to the age-old debate around jam and cream. The illustration features two anthropomorphic scones eyeing each other suspiciously. On top of the scone on the left is a layer of cream, then jam; while the scone on the right has jam first, then cream. The Doodle is a playful reference to one of Britons’ favourite things to debate over – in which order should one put jam and cream on their scones? Cream tea has been a part of the UK’s culinary traditions since the 11th century, but there is a big difference in opinion between people living in Devon and those living in Cornwall. In Devon, clotted cream is typically spread first followed by jam whilst the Cornish tradition is to spread jam first, and then the cream. On Twitter, many keen-eyed Britons have noticed the Google Doodle reference, much to their delight. “They’ve been very diplomatic in depicting it the proper way and misguided way,” one person wrote, adding a winking emoji. Another said: “Looks like today’s Google Doodle is trying to stir up trouble big time.” A third added: “Today’s Google Doodle is not going to go down well in Devon and Cornwall.” Others highlighted yet another scone-related conundrum unique to the UK, which is how to pronounce the word “scone”. Some parts of the UK pronounce it rhyming with “gone”, while others say it should rhyme with “cone”. One person said it should be pronounced “sc-on” because “once you’ve had it… it’s gone”. Another said they use both pronunciations but added: “If I want to sound posh I go for ‘s-cone’.” In 2018, it emerged that the late Queen Elizabeth II enjoyed her cream tea by having jam spread on her scones first, followed by cream. Former royal chef Darren McGrady tweeted: “Jam first at Buckingham Palace garden parties! “The Queen always had homemade Balmoral jam first, with clotted cream on top at Buckingham Palace garden parties in the royal tea tent and all royal tea parties.” Read More Who is Willi Ninja? Google Doodle celebrates iconic Black LGBT+ dancer and choreographer Perfect picnic fare: Parmesan and pine nut scones Best luxury UK hotels 2023: Where to stay for great food, family adventures and spa retreats Google Doodle reignites age-old British debate about scones Sixth grader’s drawing dedicated to her sisters appears as today’s Google Doodle Forest Side, review: Cumbrian produce elevated to Michelin-starred proportions
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'Pretending to live a civilian life': How pro-Ukrainian residents of occupied Melitopol feel daily fear
Read a rare account of what it's like to live under Russian occupation.
1970-01-01 08:00

6 Scientific Reasons You Should Be Reading More
Reading transports us to worlds we would never see, introduces us to people we would never meet, and instills emotions we might never otherwise feel. It also provides an array of health benefits.
1970-01-01 08:00

Jennifer Lawrence 'totally' wants Hunger Games return
Jennifer Lawrence is "totally" open to return to reprising her role as Katniss Everdeen in 'The Hunger Games' franchise.
1970-01-01 08:00

German shepherd injured in Ukraine gets new start with Hungarian police
A German shepherd that was injured during a rocket attack in northeastern Ukraine is now training with the police department in Hungary's capital
1970-01-01 08:00

Tears as Walsall charity book reaches Ukraine's president
Photographer Peter Ford says he cried when he saw his book in president Zelensky's hands.
1970-01-01 08:00

UFC Fans Nearly Fell on Mike Malott As Rail Collapsed During UFC 289 Walkout in Vancouver
VIDEO: Rail collapses during UFC 289 walkout.
1970-01-01 08:00

Zelenskiy says counteroffensive actions "taking place" in Ukraine
By Tom Balmforth KYIV (Reuters) -President Volodymyr Zelenskiy acknowledged on Saturday that his military was engaged in "counter-offensive and defensive
1970-01-01 08:00

Padres: Fernando Tatis Jr. quietly returned as one of baseball’s best power bats
DENVER — Don't look now, but Fernando Tatis Jr. is hitting his stride and hopefully helping the San Diego Padres hit theirs as well.Entering Saturday's road game against the Colorado Rockies with a disappointing 30-33 record, the San Diego Padres have yet to hit on all cylinders ...
1970-01-01 08:00

Ukraine's president gives strongest hint yet much anticipated counteroffensive has started
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has given his clearest indication yet that Ukraine's long-awaited push to liberate territory still held by Russia's occupying forces is underway, saying "relevant counteroffensive and defensive actions are taking place in Ukraine."
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