93 m. ago Jennifer Aniston's alleged stalker appears in court shirtless and a judge orders a mental evaluation

A judge has ordered a man who authorities say crashed his car through the front gate of Jennifer Aniston’s home to face a competency review

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2 h. ago Britain hasn’t agreed a trade deal with the US – it’s ended a hostage negotiation | Gaby Hinsliff

There will be relief for carmakers but not much else to celebrate: Trump’s whims still hang over the UK – and the world – economyHang out the bunting and let the church bells ring. A VE Day trade deal with Donald Trump is done, and in the car plants of the West Midlands as much as in the backrooms of No 10, there will be understandable relief that, for now at least, America’s phoney war on them is over.It’s true that the easing of arbitrary tariffs on cars, steel and aluminium that didn’t even exist until eight weeks ago falls far short of being an actual trade deal, not least because the president could rip it up again tomorrow if he felt like it. But the terms agreed between London and Washington could save thousands of jobs, which isn’t to be sniffed at, even if they’re jobs that need never have been at risk in the first place had Trump not suddenly chosen to threaten them. More surprisingly, Rachel Reeves seems to have managed to hang on to her digital services tax on (mostly US...

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2 h. ago Boy, 17, stabbed in chest in horror attack at Manchester Arndale car park

An investigation has been launched

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2 h. ago KEIR STARMER: I made workers a promise and our US trade deal delivers on it

Writing for The Mirror, Prime Minister Keir Starmer says that the new trade deal reached with Donald Trump will save thousands of jobs in the UK's car industry

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2 h. ago UK politics: Tariffs cut on UK cars, steel and aluminium in US trade deal, says Starmer – as it happened

Car exports will face 10% tariffs while levies on steel and aluminium are cut to zeroTrump and Starmer confirm ‘breakthrough’ UK-US trade dealThe Liberal Democrats treasury spokesperson Daisy Cooper has reiterated the party’s position that any trade deal with the US should be put to parliament for approval before being ratified, saying Labour “should not be afraid” of a vote if they are confident a deal is in the country’s best interests.Cooper, the MP for St Albans, said in a statement:Parliament must be given a vote on this US trade deal so it can be properly scrutinised.A good trade deal with the US could bring huge benefits, but Liberal Democrats are deeply concerned that it may include measures that threaten our NHS, undermine our farmers or give tax cuts to US tech billionaires.If it’s correct, and you know, whilst we haven’t been named publicly, it does sound like something’s happening, nevertheless, it would be wholly speculative [to comment].As you appreciate and know full ...

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3 h. ago Tories accuse Starmer of 'shafting' Britain with US trade deal: Trump lowers tariffs on car and steel exports to America while US farmers get access to Britain

Donald Trump said the agreement would be 'really good' for both sides - as British businesses hope for relief from his brutal tariffs.

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3 h. ago Tories accuse Starmer of 'shafting' Britain with US trade deal: President lowers tariffs on car and steel exports to America while US farmers get access to Britain

Donald Trump said the agreement would be 'really good' for both sides - as British businesses hope for relief from his brutal tariffs.

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3 h. ago New asteroid could smash into Earth as ESA reveals exact date 'moderately large' space rock could strike

The European Space Agency has revealed a newly discovered asteroid is heading for a 'possible impact' with Earth

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3 h. ago Tariffs cut on UK cars, steel and aluminium in US trade deal, says Starmer – UK politics live

Car exports will face 10% tariffs while levies on steel and aluminium are cut to zeroTrump and Starmer confirm ‘breakthrough’ UK-US trade dealThe Liberal Democrats treasury spokesperson Daisy Cooper has reiterated the party’s position that any trade deal with the US should be put to parliament for approval before being ratified, saying Labour “should not be afraid” of a vote if they are confident a deal is in the country’s best interests.Cooper, the MP for St Albans, said in a statement:Parliament must be given a vote on this US trade deal so it can be properly scrutinised.A good trade deal with the US could bring huge benefits, but Liberal Democrats are deeply concerned that it may include measures that threaten our NHS, undermine our farmers or give tax cuts to US tech billionaires.If it’s correct, and you know, whilst we haven’t been named publicly, it does sound like something’s happening, nevertheless, it would be wholly speculative [to comment].As you appreciate and know full ...

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4 h. ago What we know about the Soviet spacecraft returning to Earth this week

As the last remnant of the Soviet Venus program left in Earth’s orbit, Kosmos 482 is not your average piece of space junk

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4 h. ago Car crashes into back garden after police chase through Fife streets

The car, driven by a 19-year-old female, crashed into a garden after a police chase.

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4 h. ago West Lothian car valeting service gets Sunday opening despite noise fears

A retrospective application was considered by councillors after a site visit to the Linlithgow business.

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4 h. ago Four Welsh towns revealed as the most popular 'affordable' places to live in Britain

A fab four of hot spots where you're likely to get more space for your budget

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4 h. ago Elon Musk says mankind must move to Mars because the Earth will be incinerated

Mars is 'life insurance for life' and man must move there to safeguard itself from extinction as the Sun will burn up Earth, says SpaceX billionaire

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4 h. ago Car tariffs cut to 10% on US exports says Starmer, after signing Trump trade deal – UK politics live

PM says deal will ‘save thousands of jobs in Britain’ and tariffs on steel and aluminium have been cut to zeroStarmer and Trump to announce UK-US trade dealThe Liberal Democrats treasury spokesperson Daisy Cooper has reiterated the party’s position that any trade deal with the US should be put to parliament for approval before being ratified, saying Labour “should not be afraid” of a vote if they are confident a deal is in the country’s best interests.Cooper, the MP for St Albans, said in a statement:Parliament must be given a vote on this US trade deal so it can be properly scrutinised.A good trade deal with the US could bring huge benefits, but Liberal Democrats are deeply concerned that it may include measures that threaten our NHS, undermine our farmers or give tax cuts to US tech billionaires.If it’s correct, and you know, whilst we haven’t been named publicly, it does sound like something’s happening, nevertheless, it would be wholly speculative [to comment].As you appreciate ...

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4 h. ago Blinkered Arteta’s remarks are wrong but hurt can make Arsenal stronger | David Hytner

If manager gets the four players he needs this summer and squad learn from PSG setback they could scale the heightsRage, anger, frustration. A bad feeling in the tummy. Mikel Arteta felt the emotions churn, these his words as he tried to process it all. And this was on Saturday night after his Arsenal team had lost 2-1 at home to Bournemouth in the Premier League.The manager’s idea was to harness the pain, to have it inspire one of the most famous results in club history when they went to Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday for the Champions League semi-final second leg. In the end, after a tumultuous game, Arteta would be left with pretty much the same sense. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Husband butchered wife and left her in bin before £23k shopping spree with her credit card

Jack Potter, 72, has been sentenced to 15 years-to-life in state prison for the 2003 murder of his wife, Laurie Diane Potter in California, USA before dumping her legs in a bin

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4 h. ago Girl, 6, playing outside her house dies after 'running out into road'

Six-year-old Myra Tahseen, who has been named for the first time, was tragically 'struck' by a car after she 'ran out into the road' while playing outside her home in Rochdale, Greater Manchester

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5 h. ago F1 25 Driver Ratings revealed as Verstappen leads chasing pack but where's Hamilton?

EA F1 25's driver ratings have been revealed ahead of launch this month, and the experts have placed Max Verstappen at the top – but rivals are closing in

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5 h. ago Lions squad 2025: electric Pollock forces way in but no space for Owen Farrell

Andy Farrell installs Itoje as captain for Australia tourLeinster provide record 12 players in 38-strong squadHenry Pollock has been included in the British & Irish Lions squad to tour Australia this summer, capping a remarkable rise for the Northampton back-rower, but there is no place for Owen Farrell or another former England captain, Jamie George.Pollock, 20, is the standout name in Andy Farrell’s 38-man squad that, as revealed by the Guardian, is captained by Maro Itoje. When his name was read out by the Lions chair, Ieuan Evans, at a live event at the O2 in front of about 2,000 spectators, Pollock received by far the largest cheer. Continue reading...

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