29 h. ago Guyana president decries Venezuela’s plan to hold elections ‘in our territory’

Irfaan Ali tells Guardian of ‘grave’ implications of move to elect officials in Essequibo, recognised as part of GuyanaVenezuela’s decision to elect officials to administer a swathe of Guyanese territory constitutes “a full-frontal assault on Guyana’s sovereignty and territorial integrity” that “undermines regional peace”, the country’s president, Irfaan Ali, has warned.Venezuelans will head to the polls on Sunday to chose regional governors and lawmakers, including officials who would supposedly govern Essequibo, a territory which is internationally recognised as part of Guyana. The area is largely jungle but also rich in oil, gold, diamonds, timber and other natural resources. Continue reading...

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46 h. ago Putin amasses troops at border amid chilling Russia peace talk attack warning

Ukrainian intelligence warns Russia is preparing a major build-up or troops in readiness for a major pre-Summer attack in a bid to gain major new ground ahead of any ceasefire talks

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46 h. ago Putin masses troops at border amid chilling Russia peace talk attack warning

Ukrainian intelligence warns Russia is preparing a major build-up or troops in readiness for a major pre-Summer attack in a bid to gain major new ground ahead of any ceasefire talks

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2 d. ago JENNI MURRAY: There will be no grandchildren unless we listen to Kate's plan

When I was pregnant with my second son, I was a presenter on Radio 4's Today programme. I was on a freelance contract so I knew full well maternity leave was out of the question.

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3 d. ago Martin Lewis issues urgent warning to Brits to make change to their energy bills today to  save money

Martin Lewis has warned Brits they should 'fix energy bills today' to save money as there 'could be some global economic changes' to come. The expert, 53, was speaking on his live money show

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4 d. ago Quarter of Brits are 'silent savers' who keep their financial affairs private

A quarter of Brits are 'silent savers' who keep their financial affairs private - with just one in 20 an 'open book' when it comes to money matters, according to a new study

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4 d. ago Brits issued urgent 50p warning and told to act now to save £1,100 for summer

Brits still grappling with the financial wrath of 'Awful April' have been urged to start a new money-saving challenge as soon as possible - and you only need 50p to begin

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5 d. ago Fears for Ukraine peace talks as Russian TV broadcasts Putin warning Donald Trump to stop trying to dictate terms

Putin stressed that he plans to finish what he started three years ago and warned that Trump should not push him into a US blueprint for stopping the war.

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8 d. ago British bomb disposal expert killed dismantling Russian mines in Ukraine 'saved thousands of lives'

Brave Christopher Garrett - known to friends as Chris or 'Swampy - died in an explosion on Tuesday while working on the frontline Izyum, near Kharkiv.

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8 d. ago Man Utd legend Gary Neville launches campaign to save Britain's 50 worst football pitches

As a robust right-back and Sky Sports pundit, Gary Neville was never afraid to make his mark - but now he is taking on a new crusade to help save Britain's grassroots pitches from decay and neglect

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8 d. ago Zelenskyy calls for immediate, unconditional ceasefire as Russia and Ukraine officials meet for first direct peace talks since 2022 – live

Delegations from Russia and Ukraine meet in Istanbul for the first direct talks between the two nations since 2022Zelenskyy sends team for peace talks but warns Russia ‘not serious enough’Reuters is reporting that several vehicles have arrived at Dolmabahçe palace in Istanbul, where we are anticipating trilateral talks between Turkey, Ukraine and the US and then between Turkey, Russia and Ukraine.An air alert has sounded in Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Ukraine accuses Russia of undermining peace talks with new demands – live

Meetings due to take place but little optimism after Putin failed to attendZelenskyy sends team for peace talks but warns Russia ‘not serious enough’Reuters is reporting that several vehicles have arrived at Dolmabahçe palace in Istanbul, where we are anticipating trilateral talks between Turkey, Ukraine and the US and then between Turkey, Russia and Ukraine.An air alert has sounded in Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Keir Starmer warns Putin must 'pay the price' after shameful peace talk snub

Keir Starmer will meet around 40 leaders at the European Political Community summit in Tirana, Albania, today, where they will discuss ways to turn the screws on Putin's war machine

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1 week ago Putin ‘prevaricating and obfuscating’ in Ukraine peace talks, Lammy warns

The Foreign Secretary was asked by Tory MP James Cleverly if President Donald Trump is committed to defending territorial integrity.

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1 week ago Good Morning Britain's Richard Madeley says This Morning 'saved' his marriage to Judy Finnigan

Good Morning Britain host Richard Madeley has previously opened up about his 35-year-long marriage to Judy Finnigan and claimed that the pair's rows were "cured" by their TV work

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1 week ago British father, 46, tried to save his son, 17, before both drowned off coast of Australian tourist hotspot

Robin Reed, 46, and Owen, 17, were at the Great Barrier Reef in water 'no deeper than waist height' when the tragedy unfolded.

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1 week ago Vladimir Putin issued peace talks warning as European foreign leaders meet in London

Ukraine's allies on Monday joined together to pile pressure on Russian President Putin, calling on him to show "without delay” he is willing to broker peace in Ukraine

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2 w. ago Jobs saved by "historic" US trade deal, Rightmove set for growth and British Airways orders new Boeing fleet

From a last-minute US trade deal and a £699m property merger to new aircraft orders, rising resale listings, and plans to build on London’s green belt, here are today’s top stories in UK business in under two minutes.

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2 w. ago King issues warning on importance of peace to world as huge concert in London ends VE Day celebrations

The King tonight issued a stark warning that Britain “shall have failed” if the sacrifices of the wartime generation do not lead to a “lasting peace” – as the nation marked the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day.

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2 w. ago Car tariffs cut to 10% on US exports says Starmer, after signing Trump trade deal – UK politics live

PM says deal will ‘save thousands of jobs in Britain’ and tariffs on steel and aluminium have been cut to zeroStarmer and Trump to announce UK-US trade dealThe Liberal Democrats treasury spokesperson Daisy Cooper has reiterated the party’s position that any trade deal with the US should be put to parliament for approval before being ratified, saying Labour “should not be afraid” of a vote if they are confident a deal is in the country’s best interests.Cooper, the MP for St Albans, said in a statement:Parliament must be given a vote on this US trade deal so it can be properly scrutinised.A good trade deal with the US could bring huge benefits, but Liberal Democrats are deeply concerned that it may include measures that threaten our NHS, undermine our farmers or give tax cuts to US tech billionaires.If it’s correct, and you know, whilst we haven’t been named publicly, it does sound like something’s happening, nevertheless, it would be wholly speculative [to comment].As you appreciate ...

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