6 h. ago An arms trade protest and a tyre change: photos of the day – Monday

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12 h. ago PHOTO COLLECTION: AP Top Photos of the Day, Monday, May 12, 2025

This is a photo collection curated by AP photo editors.

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43 h. ago Vladimir Putin rejects ceasefire ultimatum proposed by European leaders

Leaders of Britain, France, Germany and Poland told Russian president to accept unconditional 30-day ceasefire by Monday or face increased sanctions and weapons transfers to UkraineVladimir Putin has rejected an ultimatum by European leaders to agree to a ceasefire with Ukraine or face increased sanctions, but has proposed holding direct negotiations with Kyiv this week.The leaders of Britain, France, Ge. rmany and Poland told the Russian president either to sign up to an unconditional ceasefire by Monday or face increased sanctions and weapons transfers to Ukraine. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: BBC star Sophie Raworth's private heartache during VE Day celebrations

EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: Sophie Raworth anchored the BBC 's VE Day coverage on Monday with her usual assurance, but, unbeknown to the viewers, she was suffering a private heartbreak.

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5 d. ago Airth Care Home brings generations together for heartwarming VE Day Street Party

Residents, families, and the wider Airth community came together on Monday 5 May, for a spectacular VE Day Street Party hosted by Airthrey Care Home.

Society

5 d. ago Inside Prince William's careful plan to prepare George for his future role as King

Prince George made an appearance at a tea party to mark VE Day on Monday, leading Rebecca English to theorise that the young royal has started to have a 'taste of his future duties as King'.

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6 d. ago King Charles sends 'timely message' to Prince Harry in balcony 'power move'

King Charles and other members of the Royal Family marked the 80th anniversary of VE Day with a spectacular flypast on Monday 5 May - and an expert believes it sent a subtle message to Prince Harry

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6 d. ago VE Day: What is happening in Scotland for VE Day anniversary? Historic landmarks lit up, concerts

There are a series of VE Day anniversary events taking place from Monday to Saturday

Culture

6 d. ago Prince Louis mocks Prince George for fixing his hair at VE Day celebrations

Prince Louis was caught on camera impersonating his older brother, Prince George, during the VE Day anniversary commemorations on Monday, 5 May.

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6 d. ago A hard cell? Alcatraz tourists dismiss Trump’s ‘insane’ plan to revive it as prison

Visitors to one of San Francisco’s most popular tourist destinations point to cost, feasibility and its legacy of Indigenous incarcerationIn the choppy waters of the San Francisco Bay, on a windswept rock, lies a crumbling former federal prison that’s now at the center of Donald Trump’s latest real estate proposal: “REBUILD, AND OPEN ALCATRAZ!” he announced on Truth Social over the weekend, to “serve as a symbol of Law, Order and JUSTICE.”On Monday, the day after Trump’s declaration, throngs of tourists queued up for the ferry at Fisherman’s Wharf to visit the island. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago A hard cell? Alcatraz tourists dismiss Trump’s ‘insane’ plan to revive it as a prison

Visitors to one of San Francisco’s most popular tourist destinations point to cost, feasibility and its legacy of Indigenous incarcerationIn the choppy waters of the San Francisco Bay, on a windswept rock, lies a crumbling former federal prison that’s now at the center of Donald Trump’s latest real estate proposal: “REBUILD, AND OPEN ALCATRAZ!” he announced on Truth Social over the weekend, to “serve as a symbol of Law, Order and JUSTICE”.On Monday, the day after Trump’s declaration, throngs of tourists visited the island, after having queued up for the ferry at Fisherman’s Wharf. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago The One Show's Alex Jones rushes to comfort guest during 'emotional' VE Day special

The One Show host Alex Jones was overcome with emotion during a special VE Day episode on Monday night

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7 d. ago BBC The One Show's Alex Jones fights tears as guest makes 'moving' admission

The One Show host Alex Jones was left fighting back tears after being moved by a special VE Day segment on Monday

Events

7 d. ago Prince Louis teases Prince George by copying behaviour at VE Day parade

Prince Louis was caught on camera impersonating his older brother, Prince George, during the VE Day anniversary commemorations on Monday, 5 May.

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7 d. ago VE Day celebrations and a duck in St Peter’s Square: photos of the day – Monday

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7 d. ago UK marks VE Day 80th anniversary with large crowds and military pomp

Royal family and war veterans watch 1,300-strong military procession in London while street parties held around UKAs Big Ben chimed at noon and with the Cenotaph, the symbol of sacrifice, draped in the union flag for the first time since its unveiling in 1920, the UK marked the 80th anniversary of VE Day with military pomp before large crowds who had gathered in central London.Buckingham Palace may have served as the centrepiece of Monday’s spectacle before Thursday’s anniversary of Victory in Europe Day. At the event’s heart, however, were the VVIP second world war veterans, those remaining few who bore actual witness then and who today serve to remind. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Prince Louis steals show on VE Day lending helping hand to Prince William

Prince Louis was caught trying to lend his father a helping hand as he tried to brush something off Prince William’s jacket while watching VE Day celebrations on Monday, 5 May.

Politics

7 d. ago Watch: Young and senior royals watch VE Day flypast from Buckingham Palace balcony

Senior and young members of the royal family gathered to watch a Red Arrows flypast on the Buckingham Palace balcony marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day (VE Day) on Monday, 5 May.

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7 d. ago Prince Louis caught brushing down Prince William’s jacket during VE Day celebrations

Prince Louis was caught trying to lend his father a helping hand as he tried to brush something off Prince William’s jacket while watching VE Day celebrations on Monday, 5 May.

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7 d. ago PHOTO COLLECTION: AP Top Photos of the Day, Monday, May 5, 2025

This is a photo collection curated by AP photo editors.

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