24 m. ago Trump tariffs live: Starmer vows to protect UK businesses from ‘storm’ US tariffs will bring

Donald Trump admits tariffs plan ‘won’t be easy’ but calls on Americans to ‘hang tough’

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26 m. ago The heartbreaking story behind Prince Philip's death: Queen Elizabeth did not wake in time to say goodbye... but the Duke of Edinburgh was 'quite ready to die'

After being admitted to hospital and undergoing a procedure for an existing heart condition, Prince Phillp died peacefully in his sleep at Windsor Castle on April 9, 2021.

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42 m. ago ‘Profiting from misery’: how TikTok makes money from child begging livestreams

Exploitation fears as people in extreme poverty perform stunts and beg for virtual giftsThree young children huddle in front of a camera, cross-legged and cupping their hands. “Please support me. We are very poor,” says a boy, staring down the lens.They appear to be in a mud-brick hut in Afghanistan, living in extreme poverty. But their live stream is reaching viewers in the UK and worldwide – via TikTok Live. Continue reading...

Society

42 m. ago 'I was one of first to read Emily Henry's Great Big Beautiful Life – here's my verdict'

Senior Social News Reporter Danielle Kate Wroe was given the opportunity to read Emily Henry's new book – Great Big Beautiful Life – before it was released to the general public

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48 m. ago Max Verstappen defies McLaren duo to win fourth straight Japanese F1 GP

Dutchman led from pole to win fourth Japanese GPMcLaren duo Norris and Piastri finish second, thirdMax Verstappen won the Japanese Grand Prix for Red Bull with a very strong drive from pole position at Suzuka, beating the two McLarens of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri into second and third.It was a fine run from the Dutchman in a car that is not the quickest in the field to secure his first victory of the season. Charles Leclerc was in fourth for Ferrari, with his teammate Lewis Hamilton in seventh. George Russell and Kimi Antonelli were in fifth and sixth for Mercedes. Continue reading...

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57 m. ago Sunday with Laura Aikman: ‘The dog hates our park because he finds it boring’

The actor talks about getting excited at the cinema, being lured to kids’ parties and buying amazing breakfast samosas from the farmers’ marketSunday highlights? Spending time with Eric Cantona, my dog. He’s a nine-year-old grey French bulldog. I meet my friends for a chatty run on the heath, then my husband, Matt, will meet me and we’ll walk Eric. The dog hates walking around our park because he finds it boring.What do you chat about? Gossip. DIY. My friend Becca is renovating her kitchen. We’re trying to move, so there’s quite a lot of very dull chat about conveyancing. Continue reading...

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72 m. ago The white working class is nothing like what politicians think – or claim – it is | Kenan Malik

A new book, Underdogs, demolishes the myth that it is homogeneous in its hostility to immigration‘Many of those who act as the champions of the white person against immigrants,” Labour MP David Winnick told the House of Commons in 1968, “have not in the past gone out of their way to defend the interests of the white working class.”It was the first time anyone had referred to the “white working class” in parliament to describe a segment of the British population. Half a century on, that segment has become the focus of one of the most contentious and polarising of debates. For many on the right, the white working class constitutes a distinct group, both their distinctiveness and their problems, stemming largely from their whiteness. Many on the left have, Joel Budd notes, “fallen silent on the subject”, nervous of racialising issues of class. Continue reading...

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85 m. ago F1: Japanese Grand Prix – Verstappen regains lead from Norris and Piastri after 38 laps

Updates from the Formula One race at Suzuka CircuitLights out at 2pm local/6am BST/3pm AESTAny thoughts? Email or tweet @joeylynchyPole is always important, of course, but it could prove especially so for Verstappen today.The Dutchman has gone coast-to-coast from the front of the grid in the last three races in Suzuka and while he hasn’t had to deal with the kind of gap between himself and a rival’s car like experiencing this season with the McLarens, his drive to secure pole yesterday shows you right him off at your peril. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago ‘There is no ceasefire. Attacks are ongoing’: how Putin’s envoy played US over Ukraine

White House welcome for key member of Russian president’s inner circle raises fears over America’s commitment to peaceKirill Dmitriev’s meetings with US officials in the White House last week went largely below the radar. And deliberately so.The dapper investment envoy to Russian president Vladimir Putin, who also serves as a key negotiator for Moscow on Ukraine, posted an image of his flight plan on social media to make the point that a senior sanctioned Russian official was being welcomed by the Trump administration. Otherwise, details of what was discussed remain opaque. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago The Observer view on SUVs: they are too dangerous and too big, their drivers should be made to pay

If a car generates more potholes, takes up more space and poses more risk, it is only fair that its owner pays moreBritain is facing an unusual crisis: carspreading. Our road vehicles are getting bigger as people buy more and more SUVs of increasing dimensions and weight. At the same time, our streets and parking places remain the same size.The consequences of this uncontrolled vehicular expansion have become profound. Potholes are being created in greater numbers as our roads are pounded by heavier vehicles; multiple parking spaces are being taken over by single, giant cars; and road accidents are now producing more severe injuries to drivers and passengers of other vehicles. This last issue is of particular concern. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago F1: Japanese Grand Prix – Verstappen on pole for Suzuka circuit showdown

Updates from the Formula One race at Suzuka CircuitLights out at 2pm local/6am BST/3pm AESTAny thoughts? Email or tweet @joeylynchyPole is always important, of course, but it could prove especially so for Verstappen today.The Dutchman has gone coast-to-coast from the front of the grid in the last three races in Suzuka and while he hasn’t had to deal with the kind of gap between himself and a rival’s car like experiencing this season with the McLarens, his drive to secure pole yesterday shows you right him off at your peril. Continue reading...

Sport

2 h. ago Tim Tszyu gets career off the canvas with stunning fourth round TKO of Joey Spencer

Tszyu wins IBO superwelterweight title following two shock lossesSydney fighter calls out American Keith Thurman for next boutTim Tszyu has restored his reputation and reignited his international career with a brutal beatdown of American Joey Spencer in Newcastle.The referee stopped the fight two minutes and 18 seconds into the fourth round after Australia’s former WBO world champion battered Spencer with a stunning blitz to the head and body. Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago UK bans £2.2bn ‘sneaky’ fees and fake reviews for online products

New law aims to eliminate added costs that can be up to 25% of retail priceSneaky fees that are estimated to cost consumers £2.2bn a year are to be banned from today under new consumer protection laws.Businesses, including travel websites, ticket agencies and food delivery apps, will be required to include any mandatory fees in the headline price. Research has found these fees can be more than 25% of the product price. Continue reading...

Economics

2 h. ago Intrusive thoughts have convinced me I’m repulsive to look at

This inner critic isn’t you, it’s just a voice that has been given far too much authorityThe question I am struggling with intrusive and increasingly critical self-talk around my appearance. So much so that some days I struggle to look in the mirror. I’ve recently had a baby and assumed that my long history of feeling ugly, lesser and fundamentally inadequate would be surpassed by being a mother and having an external concern other than myself but, if anything, it’s worse.It has become so bad I have convinced myself that my partner will find someone else despite him being lovely, reassuring and committed. I know this cognitively, but emotionally I feel deeply flawed as a woman and ugly in the world. I judge myself constantly when I’m around other women. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago New tax year checklist: Everything you need to do now for your money

MoneyMagpie Editor and financial expert Vicky Parry warns readers to make sure they act now to maximise profit at the start of the new tax year

Economics

3 h. ago Trump vows to ‘Make America Great Depression Again’ in SNL cold open spoof on tariffs announcement

‘You know, the depression is going to be so great. We'll be the ones eating the cats and the dogs. That's going to be fun’

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3 h. ago Nike’s ‘Made in Vietnam’ trainers run into Trump tariff wall

Nike, Adidas and Puma shifted production to Vietnam for its cheap labour but will now be hit by 46% levy

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4 h. ago Jaguar Land Rover suspends exports to US as tariff fallout spreads

Trump’s levies on foreign-made cars spark disruption across global automakers’ supply chains

Economics

5 h. ago Man charged after allegedly attempting to open plane door on flight to Sydney

Australian federal police say the man, 46, allegedly tried to open the rear emergency exit door of the plane from Malaysia on SaturdayElection 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaignGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastA Jordanian national has been charged after he allegedly attempted to open the doors of a Sydney-bound plane mid-flight.Australian federal police (AFP) say a man, 46, allegedly tried to open the rear emergency exit door of the plane, travelling from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Saturday night.Sign up for the Afternoon Update: Election 2025 email newsletter Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy criticises ‘weak’ US reaction to deadly Russian strike on his hometown

Ukrainian president says US embassy response ‘disappointing’ as he welcomes ‘tangible progress’ in talks with France and Britain. What we know on day 1,138See all our Russia-Ukraine war coverage Continue reading...

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