15 h. ago Britain's Got Talent star Stacey Leadbeatter hits back at trolls after backlash over semi

Stacey Leadbeatter was announced as the latest Britain's Got Talent finalist on last night's semi-final alongside Olly Pearson, after she won the vote against the likes of Will Burns

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19 h. ago Starmer speaks to Australian counterpart after ‘historic election win’

The Prime Minister and Anthony Albanese discussed defence and security, including shared support for Ukraine and the continuing Aukus alliance.

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31 h. ago Ukraine war briefing: Maritime drone shoots down Russian fighter jet for first time, says Kyiv

Ukrainian military intelligence claims Su-30 destroyed over waters near Russian port city of Novorossiisk, drawing no comment from Moscow. What we know on day 1,166See all our Ukraine war coverageUkraine has destroyed a Russian Su-30 fighter jet using a missile fired from a seaborne drone, according to Ukraine’s military intelligence agency, in what it said was the world’s first downing of a combat plane by a maritime drone. The GUR’s statement on social media on Saturday said the fighter had been shot down by a military intelligence unit called Group 13 on Friday over waters near Novorossiisk, a major Russian port city on the Black Sea. The Russian defence ministry did not comment on the Ukrainian claim, but an authoritative Russian blogger believed to be close to the ministry said the jet had been shot down. “The pilots ejected and were picked up by civilian sailors,” the blogger, who goes by the name Rybar, said on Telegram. Meanwhile, the mayor of Novorossiisk declared a state o...

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46 h. ago VE Day: Ukrainian troops to join London procession to mark anniversary of victory

The act of solidarity reflects global support for Ukraine, Ministry of Defence says

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50 h. ago Ukrainian troops to join UK's VE Day procession as Putin's war rages on

The Ministry of Defence says that Ukrainian soldiers will join the UK's military procession marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day as a symbol of global support over Russia's invasion

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55 h. ago Ukraine war briefing: Russia attacks Kharkiv with drone barrage, injuring 46

Nighttime strikes in four districts prompt fresh appeal from Volodymyr Zelenskyy to boost air defences. What we know on day 1,165See all our Ukraine war coverage Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Trump administration readies first sale of military equipment to Ukraine

State department certifies licence for ‘$50m or more’ in defence hardware and services after minerals deal signedThe Trump administration will approve its first sale of military equipment to Ukraine since Donald Trump took office, in an indication that the minerals deal signed by the two countries this week may open a path to renewed weapons shipments.The state department has certified a proposed licence to export “$50m or more” (£37.6m) of defence hardware and services to Ukraine, according to a communication sent to the US committee on foreign relations. It would mark the first permission of its kind since Trump paused all Ukraine-related military aid shortly after taking office. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago ITV Britain's Got Talent star Teddy Magic update announced after cancelled performance

Britain's Got Talent's eight-year-old magician Teddy Magic failed to take to the stage last weekend during the first liven semi-finals with his act being postponed.

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4 d. ago Scottish Government dodges defence investment reform despite war in Ukraine

Scottish Labour MP Gregor Poynton’s call for the Scottish National Investment Bank to support Scotland’s defence industry has been stonewalled by the SNP Government, sparking fresh criticism over its lack of support for national and allied security.

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6 d. ago ITV Good Morning Britain star pauses show for important 'breaking news' announcement

Good Morning Britain presenter Susanna Reid shared an urgent update from Canada on Tuesday morning

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8 d. ago Devastating Russian missiles rain on UK in chilling simulation after 'wake up call'

The test took place on a simulator – Gladiator – after Russia began its full scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 and British air defence was completely overwhelmed

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8 d. ago Britain's Got Talent announces first 2025 finalists in chaotic live semi

The first 2025 Britain's Got Talent semi-finalists have been revealing following a historic semi-final which saw the Golden Buzzer live for the first time

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8 d. ago Britain's Got Talent hit with more issues Ant and Dec announce major change

The first live Britain's Got Talent semi-finals were thrown into chaos after technical difficulties meant The Blackouts couldn't perform on time

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1 week ago Good Morning Britain guest pulls out of interview as host announces 'sad' news

Good Morning Britain hosts Adil Ray and Charlotte Hawkins were due to speak to Boyzlife's Brian McFadden and Keith Duffy

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1 week ago UK air defences 'overwhelmed by Russian missiles' in grim war game run after Putin's full

A simulation run in the wake of Vladimir Putin's full-scale invasion of Ukraine showed Britain could not prevent all strikes getting through.

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1 week ago Keir Starmer channels Top Gun on visit to Britain's flagship aircraft carrier as PM issues 'new era' warning

The Prime Minister met sailors, aviators and soldiers during an overnight stay as HMS Prince of Wales heads towards the Indo-Pacific

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1 week ago The UK says at an energy summit that green power will boost security, as the US differs

Britain has announced a major investment in wind power as it hosts an international summit on energy security

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1 week ago Amanda Holden fans say 'I cannot wait' as she announces new project away from Britain's Got Talent

Amanda's new series will see couples decide whether or not they have "unfinished business" or if they are done with their cheating exes.

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1 week ago Nine killed and dozens injured in ‘massive’ Russian missile attack on Kyiv

Several districts across city targeted in one of most devastating air attacks against Ukraine for monthsEurope live: latest updatesAt least nine people have been killed and more than 70 injured in Kyiv after Russia carried out one of the most devastating air attacks against Ukraine for months, with Kharkiv and other cities also targeted.Waves of drones as well as ballistic and guided missiles struck the Ukrainian capital early on Thursday. There were explosions for much of the night, beginning at about 1am local time, and the rattle of anti-aircraft fire as Ukrainian defences tried to shoot the missiles down. Continue reading...

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1 week ago First man to swim around Great Britain announces his next challenge – and it might be his biggest test yet

Ross Edgley will face huge waves, high winds and freezing temperatures while sharing the water with killer whales

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