45 m. ago Rangers transfer target given glowing verdict as update provided on Josh Windass Ibrox return

Rangers are expected to be further active in transfer window over the coming days and weeks.

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2 h. ago Zelenskyy says he has received positive signals from US over resumption of military aid – Europe live

Ukraine president says he has held constructive talks with Trump and that European allies will help pay for Patriot systemsZelenskyy also repeatedly thanks partners for their help so far, saying it is thanks to their help it was able to start building a modern air force.“We’ve done it in record time. No other country has switched from Soviet aircraft to F-16 and Mirages this quickly,” he says.I urge all our partners: increase your investments when Russia increases its attacks. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Live updates as vehicle fire shuts two lanes of M4 near Newport causing long delays

Two lanes are currently closed on the eastbound carriageway

Events

3 h. ago Live updates as M4 drivers face nightmare 24 miles of queues in 30C heat after fire

Two lanes are currently closed on the eastbound carriageway and traffic was held for a time

Society

3 h. ago M4 drivers faced nightmare 24 miles of queues in 30C heat after fire

Two lanes were closed on the eastbound carriageway and traffic was held for a time

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4 h. ago Judge blocks Trump on birthright citizenship despite supreme court ruling – US politics live

US judge backs immigrant rights advocates seeking class-action status for a lawsuit to protect babies whose citizenship could be threatened by Trump’s directiveYou can read the trove of documents Erez Reuveni turned over to the senate judiciary committee here.Erez Reuveni, a fired justice department attorney, has provided text messages to the Senate judiciary committee supporting his whistleblower complaint involving Emil Bove, a top department official who is currently being considered for a seat on the federal bench. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Beloved children's TV presenter dies after 'short illness' as tributes pour in

Children's TV presenter Glen Michael has died and fans have flooded social media with tributes to the star. This is a breaking news story and is being constantly updated...

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5 h. ago Starmer and Macron urge allies to increase pressure on Putin after ‘frank’ talks between US and Russia on Ukraine – Europe live

Leaders of UK and France call for fresh sanctions on Moscow after Marco Rubio and Sergei Lavrov hold ‘important’ conversationZelenskyy also repeatedly thanks partners for their help so far, saying it is thanks to their help it was able to start building a modern air force.“We’ve done it in record time. No other country has switched from Soviet aircraft to F-16 and Mirages this quickly,” he says.I urge all our partners: increase your investments when Russia increases its attacks. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago US disappointed and frustrated by lack of progress on Ukraine, Rubio tells Russia’s Lavrov in ‘frank’ exchange – Europe live

US secretary of state has ‘substantive and frank’ conversation with Russian foreign minister over situation in UkraineZelenskyy also repeatedly thanks partners for their help so far, saying it is thanks to their help it was able to start building a modern air force.“We’ve done it in record time. No other country has switched from Soviet aircraft to F-16 and Mirages this quickly,” he says.I urge all our partners: increase your investments when Russia increases its attacks. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Bryan Mbeumo reacts to Manchester United delay as transfer plan emerges

Latest Manchester United transfer news and gossip with updates on Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo and Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins

Sport

7 h. ago Lions issue Blair Kinghorn update as star to fly out to join squad immediately

Andy Farrell has added another member to his Lions squad

Politics

7 h. ago LIVE updates as M6 drivers face delays of 45 minutes amid seven mile queues

There are massive tailbacks

Politics

8 h. ago Judge to weigh blocking Trump on birthright citizenship despite supreme court ruling – US politics live

US district judge to grant class action status to a lawsuit seeking to represent any babies whose citizenship status would be threatened The Trump administration this week pressed five African presidents to take in migrants from other countries when they are deported by the US, two officials familiar with the discussions told Reuters on Thursday.The plan was presented to the presidents of Liberia, Senegal, Guinea-Bissau, Mauritania and Gabon during their visit to the White House on Wednesday, according to a US and a Liberian official who both asked not to be named.Donald Trump released an intemperate letter to Brazil’s president imposing a 50% tariff and complaining about the prosecution of his friend, former president Jair Bolsonaro, for the crime of simply trying to stay in office despite losing an election and then inciting a riot by his supporters to derail the transfer of power.Brazil’s current president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, rejected Trump’s demand that the charges again...

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9 h. ago Health update issued after multiple children fall ill at festival

The children have been assessed and Public Health Wales has shared the results

Society

9 h. ago Major update issued over calls for free bus passes for over 60s in England

The Department for Transport has responded to calls to make free bus travel available to over 60s in England

Politics

9 h. ago Russia’s frozen assets must be used to rebuild Ukraine, says Zelenskyy, as he hits out at ‘terrorism’ of daily attacks – Europe live

Kyiv said Russia launched around 400 drones and 18 missiles against Ukraine overnightZelenskyy also repeatedly thanks partners for their help so far, saying it is thanks to their help it was able to start building a modern air force.“We’ve done it in record time. No other country has switched from Soviet aircraft to F-16 and Mirages this quickly,” he says.I urge all our partners: increase your investments when Russia increases its attacks. Continue reading...

Events

10 h. ago West Lothian Council issue update to parents following May’s cyberattack

On May 6, the council experienced a “sophisticated” ransomware attack from a group of unknown cyber-assailants.

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10 h. ago Burning Rangers updates as Cerny in bomb squad, Hagi rejects 'extraordinary offer' and Henderson goes unclaimed

Czech Republic star Cerny is back at Wolfsburg following his prolific loan spell at Ibrox

Events

10 h. ago BBC Breakfast's Naga Munchetty left in fits of laughter as co

BBC Breakfast star Naga Munchetty was in hysterics as she tried to pronounce the title of a new children's book on Thursday's show.

Politics

11 h. ago Business news live: UK inflation update, plus bitcoin and FTSE 100 hits new record highs

Stock markets updates and business news from Thursday

Economics