32 minutes ago UN chief says Lebanon ceasefire ‘first ray of hope amid darkness’ in conflict – Middle East crisis live

António Guterres says it is ‘essential’ that signatories of ceasefire ‘respect it in full’Full report: Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire comes into forceDown to the final half-hour before the ceasefire comes into effect and AFP is reporting strikes on south Beirut after the Israel army’s evacuation warning.“Urgent warning to residents of the Beirut area,” army spokesperson Avichay Adraee had earlier said in a post on X, telling people in the Bachoura area in the city centre to leave, as well as “all residents in the southern suburb area”, specifically in Ghobeiry. Continue reading...

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43 minutes ago Dame Barbara Hepworth sculpture worth £3.5 million at risk of leaving UK

The wooden painted sculpture, made in the 1940s, has been exhibited at the Tate galleries.

Economics

65 minutes ago Urgent recall for official Apple accessory that could catch fire and EXPLODE

An Apple charger has been pulled from online stores and shelves after manufactures identified a defect that could cause batteries to burst into flames.

Politics

79 minutes ago Senior Tories warn against 'blasphemy laws' after Labour MP urges Keir Starmer to ban the 'desecration' of religious texts and abuse of prophets of Christianity, Islam and Judaism

Tahir Ali, MP for Birmingham Hall Green and Moseley, urged action as he cautioned acts of 'mindless desecration' risk fuelling 'division and hatred' within society.

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1 hour ago Erling Haaland faces Liverpool axe threat as Man City star's record causes fantasy concern

Manchester City's nightmare run is prompting Fantasy Football managers to have second thoughts about one of FPL's main attractions ahead of City's Premier League title clash at Liverpool

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1 hour ago Glasgow councillor sorry for Rangers fans comment during Ibrox pub debate

“I have a serious concern if that is the attitude of an elected member on this committee.”

Sport

1 hour ago Green behaviour change is not about telling people what to do – climate advisers

Around 10% of emissions cuts needed for 2035 climate targets come from diet and travel changes – but it is about making it ‘easy’, experts said.

Politics

1 hour ago Arla Foods Bovaer animal feed trial: what is it, who is involved and what are the concerns?

In partnership with major UK supermarkets, Arla’s trial could reduce the methane emissions from cows by nearly 30 per cent

Politics

2 hours ago Ministers urged to reveal impact of inheritance tax on Northern Irish farms

The shadow Northern Ireland secretary said farmers are ‘deeply concerned’ about Labour’s family farms tax.

Politics

2 hours ago Britain's car industry is in crisis due to lack of demand for electric cars, warns boss of Ford

Lisa Brankin, the chairman and managing director of Ford UK, called for the government to urgently introduce 'incentives' such as tax breaks to convince drivers to switch away from petrol and diesel.

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