54 m. ago Donald Trump threatens to withdraw US from Ukraine peace talks if deal proves difficult

President Trump warned the US could 'pass' on Ukraine peace talks if the talks prove to be 'very difficult', as the previous 30-day deal to protect energy infrastructure from Russian attack ends

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64 m. ago Pubs allowed to stay open later to mark VE Day 80th anniversary

Sir Keir Starmer has called for the nation to unite in honour as the UK marks 80 years since VE Day

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2 h. ago We'll drink to that! Keir Starmer announces pubs can stay open an extra two hours to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day

The Prime Minister has ordered that pubs and bars that usually close at 11pm be able to keep serving for an extra two hours on Thursday May 8 to celebrate.

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2 h. ago Scots pubs should mark VE Day 80th anniversary with 1am license, says Ian Murray

The Scottish Secretary has asked the SNP to allow pubs to stay open till 1am on Thursday, May 8 - like Keir Starmer has done for England.

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2 h. ago Brits will booze until 1am as pubs stay open to mark beating Nazis 80 years ago

Patriotic pubs can open for an extra two hours to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day on May 8, says PM Sir Beer Starmer. We'll raise a glass to that. Cheers, Keir!

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2 h. ago WWE reveals WrestleMania 41 stage as Stephanie McMahon makes shock appearance

The most important date in the wrestling calendar is just a day away as 'WWE Raw' announcer Pat McAfee dropped the stage reveal on his show in a stunning video

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3 h. ago Big Brother's JoJo Siwa, 21, reveals she's recorded daily messages for her partner Kath Ebbs while she's away amid close bond with Chris Hughes, 32

JoJo Siwa revealed on Thursday's episode of Celebrity Big Brother that she prerecorded a message for her partner for every day she's in the house.

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4 h. ago ‘Will end badly for him’: Republican Karl Rove says Americans are already tired of Trump

‘Republicans could rue the day they set a new justification for retaliation from Democrats,’ former Bush advisor says

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5 h. ago Essex rest Sam Cook as 14 wickets fall on opening day against Worcestershire

The prolific seamer has been rested ahead of an increasingly likely Test call-up next month.

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5 h. ago Chef's 'ultimate' crispy roast potato recipe are perfect for Easter Sunday

Chef Poppy O'Toole, aka The Potato Queen, has shared her ultimate roast potato recipe - and people are amazed at how delicious and easy they look

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6 h. ago Gene Hackman's wife Betsy made heartbreaking Amazon order hours before her death

Betsy Arawaka, the later wife of Hollywood icon Gene Hackman, had ordered an item on Amazon just a day before her death which seemingly showed one of the duo could have been in distress

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6 h. ago Make perfect microwave fried eggs in just 30 seconds which are much healthier than pan frying

Microwave fried eggs are quick and easy to make, require less oil and washing up and are much healthier.

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6 h. ago Federal judge blocks Musk team’s effort to shutter top consumer agency

Order comes a day after the ‘efficiency’ team sent out orders to lay off 1,500 of the agency’s 1,700 employeesA federal court has blocked the sweeping termination of staff at the top US consumer protection agency, a day after the Trump administration moved to axe about 1,500 of the agency’s 1,700 workforce, while officials investigate whether the action violated existing judicial orders.The ruling from the judge Amy Berman Jackson put a legal hurdle in front of mass layoffs at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced on Thursday, which came after a federal appeals court modified – but did not eliminate – an injunction limiting the agency’s ability to terminate employees. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago White Stuff dress 'perfect' for chilly spring days that 'goes' with a denim jacket slashed by 40%

"Love this dress, so easy to wear and always looks smart. I have several versions of this dress so please keep them coming"

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7 h. ago The Guardian view on Sudan’s third year of conflict: a war against civilians | Editorial

The ambitions of two generals and the interests of other states have led to the massacre of adults and children already forced to flee their homesSudan has begun its third year of civil war in the bleakest manner imaginable: mourning the massacre of hundreds of civilians and relief workers in displacement camps in Darfur. What began as a power struggle between generals has led to the killing of tens of thousands of people and widespread sexual and ethnic violence. The International Rescue Committee says the result is the biggest humanitarian crisis ever recorded: 640,000 people face catastrophic hunger. Basic services and infrastructure, already woefully inadequate, have been destroyed.“One thing that has been consistent since day one,” the Sudanese activist and commentator Dallia Mohamed Abdelmoniem observed this week, “[is that] it’s a war on civilians. Now, I think we’ve become so desensitised to it, that doesn’t make much of a difference any more. There’s no impact.” Continue re...

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7 h. ago NASA discovery linked to Jesus' crucifixion 'reveals exact day Christ died'

The Bible discusses the sun turning into darkness and the moon into blood, and NASA uncovered evidence that supports Holy Scripture.

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7 h. ago Burnley close on promotion with comeback win at Watford amid EFL drama: football

Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekendHave any thoughts? Send them over to Niall via emailIt was an interesting night for Chelsea. They are through to a European semi-final but they got booed off the pitch as it happened. From west London, Jacob Steinberg wrote:Losing 2-1 to Legia Warsaw on the night was embarrassing. Chelsea, who seemed intent on giving the fifth-best side in Poland hope of pulling off a comeback for the ages at a disgruntled Stamford Bridge, were shambolic and easily could have crashed out.No wonder Maresca is not feeling the love from the crowd. Nobody celebrated Chelsea squeezing into a Conference League semi-final against Djurgården after winning 4-2 on aggregate. The defending was miserable and the attack was poor. Filip Jörgensen, Robert Sánchez’s understudy, was jittery in goal and the worries around Cole Palmer’s slump are not going away.It was a poor performance. We had a 3-0 lead – maybe that played a part in taking our foot off the gas. M...

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8 h. ago Mini Egg and Creme Egg fans have one day to get free Easter treat at One Stop shops

Cadbury lovers, listen up – One Stop is giving away free chocolate bars just in time for Easter – but you’ll need to move faster than the Easter Bunny to get your hands on one

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8 h. ago Wombats, wallabies and whales: four days walking in Wilsons Promontory national park

It’s one of Victoria’s favourite national parks for good reason. Hiking the park’s south reveals stunning coastlines and complex history, topped off by a night in a lighthouseGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailWe left the Wilsons Promontory Lightstation with one last look out to sea, admiring the chain of islands leading like stepping stones across the Strait. They’re the remnants of a landbridge between the Prom and Tasmania’s Freycinet, a link easily seen in the areas’ shared beauty: fine white sand, rough granite and bright orange lichen contrasting with a startlingly blue sea. It’s the nature, the beauty and the walking that brought us here, as well as a sense of unfinished business.My husband and I had been coming to Wilsons Prom for decades, for day walks and multi-day hikes. But we’d never made it to the lighthouse, or stayed in the cottages converted to walkers’ accommodation. To tackle the trip, we booked two bunkrooms and roped in the Schultz family. It would be th...

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8 h. ago Ed Sheeran shares Persian culture with the world and the diaspora swoons – me included | Dellaram Vreeland

The star’s new single, Azizam, is a rare pop-cultural moment in which Iran is celebrated for the beauty of its cultureGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailAs a second-generation Persian immigrant, my connection with my roots has always been relatively surface-level. Admiring the intricate artworks adorning the walls of our homes, hand-loomed rugs crafted by my own grandmother, barberry-laden rice and saffron-infused stews, the music of Googoosh, Bijan Mortazavi and Susan Roshan blasting from dawn to dusk.My parents spoke Farsi to one another and to me when I was a child and as such it was my mother tongue. But I was born in Australia, so it was only going to be a matter of time before I became more proficient in English. Now I stumble my way through conversations in broken Farsi, longing for the day when Iran will be safe enough to finally visit and I can hopefully scrub up my language skills.Sign up for the fun stuff with our rundown of must-reads, pop culture and tips for th...

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