1 hour ago Ukraine should be invited to join the Commonwealth, say 49 per cent of Britons

The finding features in a report by the Policy Exchange think tank which also suggests Prince William should be given a bigger role in the 56-nation association

Politics

1 hour ago Putin preparing to rush 'at least 10,000' North Korean troops to Ukrainian border after 'striking deal' with Kim Jong Un

Ukraine is facing the threat of a huge influx of North Korean troops who are being trained by Russia's army, after a deal said to have been struck between president Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un.

Politics

1 hour ago Thomas Tuchel's school days show early will to win as even German's say England 'made shrewd choice'

Obsessed with tactics and unusual training methods, former Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel hopes to guide England to victory as the national side's first ever German boss

Politics

2 hours ago Harris pressed on immigration, Iran and policy shifts in combative Fox News interview – US elections live

Vice-president’s interview with rightwing channel airs just hours after her Pennsylvania rally with senior RepublicansDon’t miss important election coverage. Get our free app and sign up for election alertsUS Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell said Washington was looking into reports that North Korea was sending troops to fight for Russia against Ukraine.Western countries have long accused North Korea of sending weapons to help Russia fight in Ukraine. On Wednesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the North was also sending personnel, becoming effectively a participant in the war. Continue reading...

Politics

2 hours ago Commonwealth should become a trade bloc and invite Ukraine to join, says new report

Ahead of next week’s Commonwealth heads of government summit in Samoa, a major report recommends a complete overhaul of the organisation with historic links to the British Empire

Politics

2 hours ago Asylum backlog would've spiralled due to Tory policies including Rwanda plan, report shows

A major report from the Refugee Council has found Labour inherited an asylum system in 'meltdown' that had been brought to a 'near-standstill' due to Conservative mismanagement.

Events

2 hours ago Funding applications open for primary schools to deliver nurseries in England

It forms the first stage of the Government’s plan to open an additional 3,000 school-based nurseries.

Culture

3 hours ago Assisted dying is a hugely controversial subject and we deserve to hear both sides

Euthanasia is likely to be a strongly divisive topic when it is debated for the first time in Parliament in November, and it is because of the strength of views on both sides that we need to have a proper conversation

Events

4 hours ago Tuchel targets World Cup glory and admits it could be win or bust for him

Focus of 18-month deal will be to ‘put second star on shirt’Tuchel refuses to confirm if Harry Kane will stay captainThomas Tuchel made clear his target is to land the World Cup and add a second star to the England shirt, as the German acknowledged it could be win or bust for him after his appointment on an 18-month deal.Tuchel, the third foreigner to take charge of the senior men’s team, was not shy to set his sights on silverware as he revealed his excitement at his unveiling at Wembley. The former Chelsea head coach, who will get to work on 1 January after signing a contract with the Football Association in secret last Tuesday, was straightforward in saying his mission is to end England’s quest for a first major men’s trophy since 1966. Continue reading...

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4 hours ago Harrowing images reveal scale of alleged animal abuse at Britain's 'worst zoo' where 500 animals died and keeper was mauled to death

WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT: Several disturbing images from South Lakes Safari Zoo in Cumbria has unveiled the harrowing scale of alleged animal abuse at the scandal-hit zoo.

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