58 m. ago Ministers urged to publish legal advice on UK involvement in Israel

Calls follow news that attorney general advised government to limit its involvement to defending alliesUK politics live – latest updatesMiddle East crisis – live updatesMinisters are facing calls to publish legal advice given to the government on Israel’s war against Iran after reports emerged that the attorney general had warned that any UK involvement beyond defensive support would be illegal.Richard Hermer, the government’s most senior legal officer, is said to have raised concerns internally about the legality of joining a bombing campaign against Iran. Continue reading...

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58 m. ago Hungarian police say Budapest Pride march banned, but mayor insists it will go ahead – Europe live

The Hungarian ban on the Budapest Pride march comes a day after a debate on the march was held at the European parliamentEarlier today, I cheekily suggested that Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy is probably wondering how to persuade US president Donald Trump to stay at the Nato summit in The Hague next week long enough to get to discussions on Ukraine and Russia – and not leave early, as he did at the G7 summit.Well, looks like this issue may have actually influenced the planning.“Budapest city hall will organise the Budapest Pride march on 28 June as a city event. Period.” Continue reading...

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60 m. ago Zara Tindall’s Royal Ascot outfit included this surprisingly affordable satin clutch bag

Zara Tindall accessorised her blue Royal Ascot dress with a stunning satin clutch bag, and it’s a surprisingly affordable designer pick that’s still available to shop

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73 m. ago Scotland rejects climate change committee advice to cut livestock herds by a quarter

Farmers welcomed the move, saying grazing livestock are “part of the solution, not the problem.”

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76 m. ago San Pedro del Pinatar explosion UPDATES as 12 injured in Spanish bar blast

Emergency services have rushed to the Casa Javi bar in Spain after an explosion, with crews currently treating 12 people - with some seriously injured - in the town of Lo Pagán, San Pedro del Pinatar

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81 m. ago Alexander Isak to Liverpool news: Newcastle's stance on transfer and potential fee

Alexander Isak is said to be Liverpool's 'dream' target for the rest of the summer transfer window, but Newcastle United are playing hardball over the Swede's future

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84 m. ago How a leaked phone call led to the demand for Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s resignation

A phone call leaked by a Cambodian leader has pushed the fragile coalition government on brink of collapse

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1 hour ago The silent symptoms of liver disease – and ways to prevent it

Liver disease can cause vague symptoms – and reducing your alcohol intake is just one way to prevent it

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1 hour ago Interest rates – live: Bank of England holds rate amid oil and inflation concerns

Rate remains at 4.25 per cent as experts look to balance higher inflation with economic growth

Economics

1 hour ago Iran's leader 'cannot continue to exist', Israeli minister declares, as Putin and Xi team up to urge Trump to stay out of conflict

US President Donald Trump has reportedly approved plans for an American attack, though he is yet to give the go ahead, urging Iran to consider abandoning its nuclear programme.

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1 hour ago Now ANOTHER group of NHS medics could strike: Senior doctors balloted on industrial action

The move could see them join resident doctors-previously known as junior doctors-on the picket lines and add to the chorus of chaos.

Events

2 h. ago Carlos Alcaraz v Jaume Munar: Queen’s tennis scores and updates after Fearnley takes on Moutet

Top seed Alcaraz continues his Queen’s campaign today against his compatriot Jaume Munar

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2 h. ago Federico Chiesa: Gennaro Gattuso tells Liverpool struggler to push for more minutes amid Napoli links

The Italian last appeared for his nation at Euro 2024

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2 h. ago Reeves promised oil industry ‘quid pro quo’ over windfall tax in private meeting

Government accused of making ‘secret exchange deal’ with fossil fuel companies to compensate for tax hikeThe chancellor, Rachel Reeves, told a fossil fuel company the industry would receive a “quid pro quo” in return for higher taxes on its windfall profits, it can be revealed.In a meeting with the Norwegian state energy company Equinor on 27 August, Reeves suggested that the government’s carbon capture, usage and storage (CCUS) subsidies were a payoff for oil firms being hit with a higher tax rate. Continue reading...

Economics

2 h. ago Teddy Sheringham hits out at Man Utd chief Omar Berrada’s ‘dreamlike’ comments

The Red Devils are reeling from their worst top-flight campaign in 51 years after they stumbled home 15th and missed out on European football.

Events

2 h. ago Andy Robertson faces 2 Liverpool options as dream Celtic transfer hits roadblock

The Scotland captain could pull the curtain down on his eight years at Anfield as he enters the final 12 months of his contract

Events

2 h. ago Mum convinced three year old has 'lived before' after he says something wild

Laighanne McLaughlin says she was called in to speak to a key worker at her young son's nursery who told her something he had said which was truly bizarre - and had stumped them both

Politics

2 h. ago Urgent warning issued over popular slushy drink that leaves children unconscious

In updated advice, the regulator has warned the products are not suitable for children under seven. It comes as amid a surge in horrifying reports of children collapsing.

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2 h. ago Dragons' Den star Sara Davies reveals extreme playdate rule for her children

She keeps their phones and tablets locked away in a box

Politics

2 h. ago 'I'm an American expat and tasted British pudding for first time

American expat Kalyn, who has lived in the UK for around a decade, tried a range of British foods in a recent YouTube video - and was left less than impressed by a much-loved dessert

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