2 h. ago Trump caught on hot mic making VERY awkward comment to Zelensky moments before Oval Office clash

President Donald Trump spoke approvingly about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky' wardrobe on Friday after greeting him at the White House.

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3 h. ago Trump caught on hot mic awkwardly telling Zelensky he's 'all dressed up' for White House meeting

President Donald Trump spoke approvingly about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky' wardrobe on Friday after greeting him at the White House.

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3 h. ago Angela Rayner hints at Oldham's future in Greater Manchester's huge housing plan

Oldham council agreed to write to the Deputy Prime Minister asking to withdraw from the Greater Manchester plan

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3 h. ago Emmerdale Joe Tate's sick plan for Noah Dingle 'uncovered' in 'organ harvesting plot'

Emmerdale viewers are convinced Joe Tate was never really planning to take his brother Noah Dingle to Dubai, and instead his sibling could be in serious danger on the ITV soap

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4 h. ago Israel proposes Gaza plan that gives it tighter military control than before war

Plan for IDF-protected ‘humanitarian hubs’ to selectively issue aid casts doubt on Israeli intent to withdrawThe Israeli military has presented the UN and aid organisations with a plan for running Gaza that involves Israel having tighter control than it did before the war, according to humanitarian officials, casting doubt on whether Benjamin Netanyahu’s government has any intention of carrying out a military withdrawal.At meetings with UN representatives on Wednesday and with officials from other agencies on Thursday, Cogat, the army unit given the task of delivering aid to the occupied territories, outlined a scheme of distributing supplies through tightly managed logistics hubs to vetted Palestinian recipients. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Tiny news kiosk in shopping centre turned into the world’s smallest listening bar for one weekend only

It can sit just six people and one turntable

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5 h. ago 10 of the best things to do in Cornwall on a rainy day, approved by families

It’s best to prepare for the worst when you’re holidaying in the UK

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5 h. ago Bowling alley bar plan along with snooker and pool approved for Irvine

The new venue is set to take the place of the former M&Co premises.

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5 h. ago Starmer provokes diplomatic row by refusing to back Canada against Trump’s 51st state plan

Row erupts after The Independent’s White House correspondent challenges Trump and Starmer over the plan to turn Canada into the 51st state

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6 h. ago Man’s bold plan to recover £600 million bitcoin wallet his ex accidentally threw out

James Howells is considering buying the council dump in south Wales - but would it even be possible to find it?

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6 h. ago Lily Phillips accused of 'picking on the elderly' as she announces new sex stunt while holidaying in the US

Lily, a 24-year-old model from Derbyshire, unveiled the plan, saying she would 'love to do some charity work, begging men '60 and above' to get in touch with her.

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7 h. ago Councillor's plan to extend chip shop empire hit by 'kebab and pizza' concerns

Councillor Matthew Vaux has tabled an application for replacement shops, including a new chip shop, in a nearby village, but local residents say it is the wrong 'plaice' for the proposed scheme

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9 h. ago Europe's smallest pub with Britain's biggest landlord: Owner keeps banging his head at the one boozer in UK where it IS acceptable to queue single

Barry Hayes (pictured), 60, is the owner of The Circus Tavern in Manchester city centre, which is just 45 feet long, with the bar itself only three feet in length.

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9 h. ago Is this the most terrifying TV show of our times? Adolescence, the drama that will horrify all parents

Stephen Graham’s chilling new show about a boy arrested for murder is utterly terrifying. Its team talk rage, panic attacks and being bowled over by a 14-year-oldThe first few minutes of Netflix’s new drama Adolescence are among the most incredible you will ever see. Two police officers drive to a house, smash its doors in, sweep from room to room and apprehend a teenage boy suspected of murdering a female classmate. They load him into a van, drive to a police station then process him for arrest.On the surface this sounds like any workaday drama, but the incredible thing about Adolescence is this: the whole sequence is conducted in one take. From car to house to van to station, the camera never leaves the action. Even more incredibly, the entire series follows in kind. There are four episodes, each without a single edit. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago DASH meal plan slashes high blood pressure to avoid risk of needing medication

The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute has shared a seven-day meal plan which could help lower your high blood pressure and reduce the risk of needing medication

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9 h. ago Huge blow as Omaze's biggest ever prize mansion worth £6million breaches planning rules

The £6m Larksfields mansion, set in an posh seaside village, has been built bigger than its plans. It features a tennis court, swimming pool and outbuildings which don't appear to have permission

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9 h. ago The Guide #180: Anything can happen in la la land, so what can you expect at the 2025 Oscars?

In this week’s newsletter: Hollywood is literally rising from the ashes for this year’s ceremony, and as usual it won’t be without controversyCaffeinated energy drinks at the ready! Sunday is Hollywood’s biggest night of the year – and quite possibly the longest night of the year for those of us in the UK who plan to stay awake for it. Yes, the Oscars are upon us, and the Guardian has you covered as you swot up on this year’s ceremony.We’ve got guides to the best picture, actor, actress and director races, and our annual hustings, where Guardian writers go to bat for the best picture nominees (I backed The Brutalist). Plus deep dives into the anonymous Oscar ballots, the annual class photo and even the goody bags attenders at the ceremony will receive. Want even more? Rachael Healy gets the full red carpet makeover, this award season’s speeches are scrutinised, there’s a piece looking at why religion was the year’s big theme and there’s a roundup of the Oscar-baity films that didn’t...

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9 h. ago Development minister resigns in protest at Starmer’s aid cuts

Move by Anneliese Dodds comes after prime minister announces plan to shift resources to defence

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10 h. ago Early riser British tourist shocked by scenes next to hotel pool admits 'I'm very tempted'

The woman set her alarm for 6.30am and headed poolside at the hotel - but could not believe what she saw when she got there

Society

10 h. ago Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has reminded Man United of what they are missing

Man United were left with no choice but to cut their cloth in the 2024 summer transfer window - but not every outgoing was approved.

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