74 m. ago Ukraine war briefing: Weapons will be Europe’s support to Ukraine – not Trump’s, Kallas suggests

‘If you promise to give the weapons, but say somebody else is going to pay, it’s not really given by you’; Russia bombs shopping centre, killing two. What we know on day 1,240Donald Trump’s move to take credit for the additional weapons headed to Ukraine at Europe’s expense has created some mild friction in EU-US relations. “If we pay for these weapons, it’s our support,” said Kaja Kallas, the EU foreign policy chief, on Wednesday. “So it’s European support, and we are doing as much as we can to help Ukraine If you promise to give the weapons but say that somebody else is going to pay for it, it’s not really given by you, is it? We welcome President Trump’s announcement to send more weapons to Ukraine, although we would like to see the US share the burden.”A meeting of Patriot owner nations and Ukraine donors – aiming to find additional Patriot air defence systems for Kyiv and chaired by Nato’s top military commander – could take place on Wednesday of next week, Reuters reported. A ...

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79 m. ago Cost of Sycamore Gap tree vandals' drunken stunt revealed as pair jailed

Daniel Graham, 39, and Adam Carruthers, 32, were both sentenced to four years and three months in prison for their 'moronic' act of chopping down the Sycamore Gap tree

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87 m. ago Donald Trump claims he scored a new deal with Coca Cola that will completely change the taste

Donald Trump has revealed he has been in discussions with Coca-Cola about changing the recipe of the iconic drink in the US to stunningly make it more like the Mexican version

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1 hour ago Suni Lee leads ESPY Awards 2025 best dressed stars in gold gown, while Simone Biles wows in figure

The sports stars certainly did not disappoint with their looks, hitting the red carpet in glamorous dresses, stunning sparkly bodysuits, and chic tuxedos.

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4 h. ago TV presenter known as 'Adrenaline Woman' dies in horror base jumping accident

Marta Jiménez, 34, had became popular for her daredevil stunts on TV, landing her the nickname 'Adrenaline Woman' but she tragically died in a horror base jumping accident

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4 h. ago Acts of defiance, flares and a committed audience bring a rock 'n' roll spirit to Heaton Park for third Oasis gig

It was a colourful night - in more ways than one

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5 h. ago Love Island's Harry riles up fans as he makes confession about ex Shakira

Love Island's Harry left fans stunned as he made a shock confession about his former partner Shakira on the ITV show

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5 h. ago Norway v Italy live: Women’s Euro 2025 result as Cristiana Girelli stuns Norway to send Italy into semi

Norway 1-2 Italy: Cristiana Girelli struck at the death to send Italy into their first Euros semi-final in 28 years

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5 h. ago Flares set off as ticketless Oasis fans gather outside Heaton Park to enjoy concert

Oasis fans have got colourful outside of Heaton Park

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5 h. ago Sycamore Gap 'drunken stunt' cost to taxypayer revealed as 'moronic' duo jailed

Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers chopped down the tree for a mindless 'thrill' and then revelled in media coverage. Both were jailed for four years and three months.

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5 h. ago Sycamore Gap 'drunken stunt' cost to taxpayer revealed as 'moronic' duo jailed

Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers chopped down the tree for a mindless 'thrill' and then revelled in media coverage. Both were jailed for four years and three months.

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6 h. ago Justin Bieber kisses wife Hailey in Switzerland... after he sang about her 'throwing stones at my back'

In one image the Rhode Beauty owner flipped the bird while flashing her stunning oval diamond ring from the Sorry singer. This comes after Justin dropped his new studio album.

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6 h. ago QUENTIN LETTS: Kemi won a laugh at the PM's expense, popping his priggish pomposity

That nasal quack. The sticky-up fringe. Drearily predictable evasions - 'working people...breakfast clubs...£22billion black hole'. Sir Keir Starmer was going through the PMQs motions again.

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7 h. ago The Itoje legacy: Nigerian roots shaped the Lions captain who has inspired a new generation

Maro Itoje’s rise to the very top of his sport brings both pride and idolisation from the British-Nigerian communityIt is 2017 and Maro Itoje has just been selected as the youngest member of the British & Irish Lions squad. He is asked for his favourite Lions memory and his response is illuminating. “Ugo Monye scoring his try in the third Test [against South Africa in 2009]. When you’re young and growing up, you look at players that look like you. And, by that, I don’t mean eyes, ears, nose, I mean who have the same skin colour, who you can identify with. Ugo is one I could identify with, as we’re both of Nigerian descent. To see him score that amazing try resonated with me.”On Saturday, when the Lions begin their series against Australia, Itoje will win his 100th Test cap. He is England captain, the first black captain of the Lions and the country’s most prominent rugby player. And you cannot help but wonder to what extent he himself has passed the torch. For there can be littl...

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8 h. ago Howe’s dilemma as Newcastle’s Saudi owners can’t ignore case to sell Isak

Liverpool’s record bid for striker and offer for Howe target Ekitike cast cloud over manager’s plans for new seasonAmid the jungle of super-skyscrapers dominating Riyadh’s financial district, one building soars above the rest. From the higher floors of the 385-metre PIF Tower, employees can plot their next deal while gazing down on a glass-curtained canopy of concrete, steel and polished marble.For Yasir al-Rumayyan, the governor of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) and the chair of Newcastle United, the top of this striking, 80-storey crystalline structure is a place where metaphorical blue-sky thinking meets reality. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago What to know about the African kingdom of Eswatini where the US sent 5 deportees

The United States has deported five immigrants from Vietnam, Jamaica, Cuba, Yemen and Laos to Eswatini, a small country in southern Africa where the king still holds absolute power

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9 h. ago Stunning coastal apartment valued at £325k could be won for just £5 in raffle

The apartment in Anglesey, Wales, has been put up for sale via a raffle

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9 h. ago Boden's 'perfect office wear' £36 shoes reduced by so much in sale shoppers want all 8 colours

"These shoes can be taken out of the box and worn all day. Guaranteed comfort and I have bunions"

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9 h. ago Love Island Harrison's 'real' intentions with Toni and true colours 'exposed'

EXCLUSIVE: Harrison shocked fans when he crawled back to Toni, and now his hidden motivations have been 'exposed' by an expert who suggests he could be being dishonest

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9 h. ago Get ready for an Open thriller with fiendish unpredictability of Portrush

Stunning course, benign forecast and giddy galleries make it all but futile to predict a winner of 153rd stagingThe consensus among golf’s chattering classes in Portrush is that it may be some time until the Open returns. Two stagings inside a decade was always the plan as the R&A determined Northern Ireland could host an event of this stature. There will be a third, it just seems unlikely to land imminently. Muirfield is long overdue an Open return, so too is Royal Lytham & St Annes. When Dublin’s Portmarnock is added to the upcoming mix, Royal Portrush will be required to wait in line.There will be a determination on the Causeway Coast to make the most of the opportunity in this, the 153rd Open staging. The Dunluce Links is a world-class venue, one which will reward only the finest ball strikers as the jousting for the Claret Jug concludes on Sunday evening. Continue reading...

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