39 m. ago A humiliation at the White House and what does it tell us? Trump would make a colony of my country | Andrey Kurkov

A cold reality hit us in Washington. Zelenskyy was being forced to buy hope of survival by people who have no care for our freedomIt’s warming up in Kyiv. The temperature has risen from -5C to 4C. Sometimes, the sun peeps through breaks in the clouds, but Kyivites are not much cheered by the sunshine. They are not watching for signs of spring as they usually do at this time of year. The atmosphere in the city and in the country as a whole has been one of nervous expectation. This was not an expectation of an end to military action or the signing of a peace treaty with Russia – nothing so specific. Indeed, it was not at all clear what we were waiting for, but it was something connected with Donald Trump and the change in US policy towards Ukraine.Clarity emerged at today’s macabre theatre at the White House: handshakes, a thumbs up and some fist pumps from the US president, before Trump sat side by side with Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss a minerals-for-war-support deal and to humili...

Politics

2 h. ago Dumbarton FC's plight raised at Parliament as MP calls for Scots Football Governance Bill

Labour MP Douglas McAllister says the community has continued to rally behind Dumbarton as he quizzed the UK Government on what can be done to better protect clubs across the UK.

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2 h. ago Warning to anyone who drinks coffee over risk of common mistake

The warning comes from consumer experts at Which? who have issued advice on some of the biggest culprits that can result in a pricey repair to blocked drains - and coffee grounds are one of them

Events

2 h. ago Ultimate guide to what fasting does to your body: As Ramadan begins, a top dietitian reveals the profound changes to your health

Today marks the start of Ramadan, a time of profound significance for Muslims worldwide. For the next 30 days worshippers will fast - not eating or drinking anything from dawn until sunset.

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3 h. ago Winter sun destination that's 27C paradise just five hours from UK

The holiday hotspot has seen a surge in demand this winter thanks to its idyllic beaches, rich history, and adventure activities, not to mention its warm weather and clear skies

Politics

3 h. ago Construction expert reveals the mistakes people are making with home insulation 

A construction expert has revealed the key risk factors to look out for when selecting a type of insulation for a house.

Society

4 h. ago Ungovernable by Simon Hart review: A tale of brothels, backbiting, and Conservative politics

The revelations are out from Simon Hart’s book: The Political Diaries of a Chief Whip. There’s the one about being woken at 4am by an MP who was being held in a Bayswater brothel by blackmailers, not to be confused with another MP, Mark Menzies, who found it difficult to extricate himself from “bad people” and allegedly paid for his release from local party funds (which he denied); then there was Rishi Sunak’s observation about the female minister promoted to the Cabinet who was “f***ing useless but we can’t get rid of her” — which may or may not have been Kemi Badenoch. There was Boris Johnson’s attempt to kill off a disobliging report by the Privileges Committee on his lockdown activities which did not, by that time, shock Hart.

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4 h. ago Manchester United and Fulham fans announce ticket price protest ahead of FA Cup fixture

Supporters of both Man United and Fulham will protest against rising ticket prices ahead of Sunday's game at Old Trafford.

Sport

4 h. ago Garnacho to pay for team’s dinner, Rosicky linked with Arsenal role: football news – live

All the latest football news before the weekend’s actionFA Cup fifth round: 10 things | Email MichaelAndy Hunter: Liverpool made a loss of £57m last season after missing out on the Champions League while wages and overhead costs increased, the club’s latest accounts have revealed Newcastle United v Brighton: With their team already in the Carabao Cup final, due to face Brighton in the last 16 of the FA Cup on Sunday and hopeful of securing qualification for the Champions League with a strong league finish, the fitness – or lack therof – of their striker Alexander Isak is uppermost in the thoughts of most Newcastle fans after he missed his side’s midweek defeat at Liverpool with a groin injury. Over to you, Eddie Howe Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Stephen Colbert on Trump’s second term: ‘The last five weeks have been shock and awful’

Late-night hosts discussed the many mistakes made by the president and Musk while also expressing concerns over rising food pricesLate-night hosts took aim at Donald Trump’s disastrous start to his second term as president and looked at the rising cost of food. Continue reading...

Politics

4 h. ago Anyone who drinks coffee issued warning to avoid very common mistake

Many people can't start their day without a cup of coffee, but a warning has been issued to anyone who enjoys a brew - and it's all to do with how you're disposing of it

Events

5 h. ago Timothée Chalamet deserves an Oscar – for his Oscar campaign

A Complete Unknown’s best actor nominee might lose out on the prize to The Brutalist favorite Adrien Brody but his journey to the stage has been award-worthyOn Sunday, Timothée Chalamet could become, at 29 years, two months and three days, the youngest best actor winner in Oscar history. But whether or not his performance as Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown beats out presumed frontrunner Adrien Brody – the current youngest best actor, at 29 years, 11 months and nine days in 2003 – Chalamet has already won arguably the most important prize of modern movie stardom: the hearts and minds of the internet.If we’re in the business of giving out awards for deserving, boundary-pushing work, then Chalamet’s best actor campaign – unofficial and often unspoken efforts to sway awards voters and build public sentiment – deserves its own Oscar. For the past several months, ostensibly in support of A Complete Unknown but seemingly just as much for laughs, Chalamet has embarked on a rare press run of...

Politics

5 h. ago Gene Hackman tribute blunder as BBC host forced to apologise for mistake

BBC Breakfast host Charlie Stayt was forced to issue an apology after a live blunder occurred as he was discussing the tragic death of Hollywood star Gene Hackman

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5 h. ago Uggs with shorts? Why not! Dressing for fake spring in the middle of winter

It’s open season on mismatched outfits as optimists make the most of some unexpected sunshineThe first nice day of the year hit the east coast this week like a bump of ecstasy. Workers took long lunches, sneaking outside to soak in vitamin D. (It didn’t hurt that this spring-in-February preview coincided with a widespread Slack outage, as if cosmic forces wanted to make sure America’s corporate class touched grass.) People were nicer, life slowed down.And then there were the haphazard outfits people put on to celebrate the unexpectedly beautiful weather no matter how bizarre they might have looked. Uggs with shorts? Why not! A puffer coat and a summer dress? Pull it from the back of your closet! Continue reading...

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5 h. ago A Place in the Sun's Scarlette Douglas says home buyers make same mistake

Scarlette has listed 10 essentials everyone should check when looking for a new home

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6 h. ago 'Long lasting' Marc Jacobs perfume that 'smells like sunshine' cut by 39% on Amazon

There's nothing like a floral fragrance to get in the summer spirit

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6 h. ago 'I discovered a luxury hotel in the most beautiful place on Earth for £150'

View to a thrill - Edward Gleave finds historic and chic Montenegro is a cut-price, sunshine idyll, where the sea is sparkly and the views are plentiful and dramatic

Economics

6 h. ago Rails passengers urged to 'act now' ahead of major change this weekend

Train ticket prices are set to go up by 4.6 per cent on Sunday, March 2

Politics

6 h. ago Guardiola on Plymouth, Rosicky linked with Arsenal role: football news – live

All the latest football news before the weekend’s actionFA Cup fifth round: 10 things to look out for | Email TahaAndy Hunter: Liverpool made a loss of £57m last season after missing out on the Champions League while wages and overhead costs increased, the club’s latest accounts have revealed Newcastle United v Brighton: With their team already in the Carabao Cup final, due to face Brighton in the last 16 of the FA Cup on Sunday and hopeful of securing qualification for the Champions League with a strong league finish, the fitness – or lack therof – of their striker Alexander Isak is uppermost in the thoughts of most Newcastle fans after he missed his side’s midweek defeat at Liverpool with a groin injury. Over to you, Eddie Howe Continue reading...

Sport

6 h. ago Who's set for Oscars glory this weekend? Demi Moore and Adrien Brody prepare to battle it out for Best Acting roles as movies Anora and The Brutalist go head

The biggest night in film is just days away, with Hollywood's finest set to descend upon Dolby Theatre on Sunday night for the 97th edition of the Academy Awards.

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