4 d. ago Anthony Albanese calls Australian federal election for 3 May

Albanese visits governor general to kickstart Labor’s five-week election campaign, as Peter Dutton frames Coalition’s pitch around living standardsAustralian election campaign 2025: live updatesSee all our Australian election 2025 coverageGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAnthony Albanese has framed the federal election as a choice between Labor’s plan to “keep building” and Peter Dutton’s “promises to cut” after announcing voters will head to the polls on 3 May.The prime minister visited the governor general, Sam Mostyn, on Friday morning to dissolve the 47th parliament, triggering a five-week race to form the next government.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Australian federal election date: Anthony Albanese calls poll for 3 May

Albanese visits governor general to kickstart five-week election campaign, with polls suggesting Labor is in a tight contest with Coalition under Peter DuttonAustralian election campaign 2025: live updatesSee all our Australian election 2025 coverageGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralians will head to the polls on 3 May after Anthony Albanese fired the starter’s gun on the federal election campaign.The prime minister visited the governor general, Sam Mostyn, on Friday morning to dissolve the 47th parliament, triggering a five-week race to form the next government.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Greenland chief accuses JD and Usha Vance of 'masterful spin' with last

Greenland's leadership called Vice President JD Vance and Usha Vance's changed itinerary to their island visit a 'masterful spin' about their true intensions.

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6 d. ago 12 of the best things to do in Jordan, from desert camping to visiting crusader castles

Here’s how to make the most of a Jordan holiday, whether you fancy relaxing by the Red Sea or exploring ancient wonders

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6 d. ago JD Vance taunts Greenland in latest attack on European 'freeloaders' and says he will join his wife on controversial visit

Vance's trip is unlikely to go down well on the island and with Denmark, with the Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen saying that the US is exerting 'unacceptable pressure'.

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6 d. ago King Charles and Queen Camilla's state visit to the Vatican is postponed as Pope Francis recovers from illness

Buckingham Palace announced that the visit has been 'postponed by mutual agreement' given the Pope's continuing health issues.

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7 d. ago World's safest and least safe countries to visit in 2025 revealed

The world's safest countries have been revealed by Numbeo - with one of the smallest territories in Europe earning the top spot, following by nations in the Middle East and East Asia.

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8 d. ago World's safest and unsafest countries to visit in 2025 revealed

The world's safest countries have been revealed by Numbeo - with one of the smallest territories in Europe earning the top spot, following by nations in the Middle East and East Asia.

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9 d. ago Campervan tourist disgusted visiting Wales and brands what he saw a 'disgrace'

Neil Marsh was enjoying the beautiful scenery until he was left fuming

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1 week ago Prince of Wales meets troops on visit to military base in Estonia

The visit to Tapa camp was made in his role as Colonel-in-Chief of the Mercian Regiment.

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1 week ago King Charles grins as he battles blustery weather on second day of his Belfast visit (while Queen Camilla makes a furry friend!)

The royal couple enjoyed yet another jam packed day of engagements in Northern Ireland on Thursday, including taking a stroll around local farm, stroking some adorable pets.

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1 week ago Why Eddie Jordan was banned from visiting Michael Schumacher following his horror skiing accident

In his opening year of ownership, Jordan put his faith in a 22-year-old named Michael Schumacher, with the young German replacing Bertrand Gachot at the Belgium Grand Prix.

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1 week ago Queen Máxima of the Netherlands puts on an elegant display as she attends musical performance in Kenya during state visit

The Dutch royal, 53, looked effortlessly chic in a stunning silk number on Wednesday as she set foot in the Marriot Hotel in Naivasha, Kenya.

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1 week ago King Charles and Queen Camilla ring in spring during Belfast visit

King Charles and Queen Camilla appeared in high spirits today as they arrived in Belfast for a day trip to Northern Ireland .

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1 week ago I have spent years travelling across Britain and trying thousands of restaurants. Forget Michelin, these are the 16 hidden gems you MUST visit: TOM PARKER BOWLES

I've spent the past 25 years travelling the country, entirely in thrall to my ever-expanding gut. Forget Michelin. These restaurants are the true shining stars...

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1 week ago Ryanair launches new flights to 'the best city to visit in 2025'

The budget carrier will fly to the top destination on Mondays and Thursdays between March to October.

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1 week ago I have spent years travelling across Britain and trying thousands of restaurants. Forget Michelin, these are the 16 hidden gems you MUST visit: TOM PARKER

I've spent the past 25 years travelling the country, entirely in thrall to my ever-expanding gut. Forget Michelin. These restaurants are the true shining stars...

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1 week ago Gardening expert reveals the 'perfect' plant to buy if you want plenty of bees and butterflies to visit your garden

Liam Cleary, gardening expert at Old Railway Line Garden Centre in Brecon, has revealed the one plant that can help make sure the insects find their way into gardens.

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2 w. ago King Charles and Queen Camilla's historic state visit to Italy WILL go ahead next month

The King and Queen still plan to go ahead with next month's State Visits to the Holy See and Italy despite continuing fears over the Pope's health.

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2 w. ago Fears for missing Brit tourist, 47, who vanished a week ago after visit to Pompeii

Robert Cadger, 47, was last seen on Monday, March 10, after he visited the historic archaeological site, Pompeii, during a getaway to Naples.

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