4 h. ago Trump military parade live: President promotes American fighting strength as he addresses DC crowd

Trump is spending his 79th birthday attending the military parade in Washington DC

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5 h. ago Trump military parade live: President spends his birthday watching Army’s 250th anniversary show

Trump is spending his 79th birthday attending the military parade in Washington DC

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8 h. ago Thousands more smokers to get help to quit after cash boost of at least £80 million

The bumper funding, announced in this week’s Spending Review, will help pay for smoking cessation programmes, including local stop smoking services which provide access to patches and gum and give dedicated advice and support

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9 h. ago Israeli military says ‘we are striking Iran’ after Netanyahu vows to attack ‘every site and every target of the Ayatollahs’ regime’ – live

IDF says ‘Iranian attacks are not behind us’ and vows to destroy Iranian missile sitesIsrael claims it has gained control of airspace over TehranEmma Graham-Harrison, the Guardian’s chief Middle East correspondent, has spoken to families who live in a Tel Aviv neighbourhood that was struck by Iran’s retaliatory attacks. At midnight on Friday Sveta’s four-year-old daughter was asleep on the floor outside their shattered apartment block, as the rest of the family weighed up where they should spend the night.A missile from the first Iranian salvo fired at Tel Aviv had landed a couple of blocks away, killing at least one person, injuring at least 16 others and damaging hundreds of shops and homes in this quiet residential area. The 37-year-old was sanguine about her own losses, and backed the government decision to attack Iran even though it had so quickly cost her family their home. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Government spends nearly £30m of taxpayers' cash on fringe research projects including gay porn studies and recording Syrian harvesting songs

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has been given the eye-catching amount of funding for overseas projects, which appear to have no clear benefit to British taxpayers.

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11 h. ago Top adviser to Iranian supreme leader dies in hospital after Israeli attack, Iranian media reports – live

Ali Shamkhani dies a day after Israel launches airstrikes, Iranian media reportsIsrael claims it has gained control of airspace over TehranEmma Graham-Harrison, the Guardian’s chief Middle East correspondent, has spoken to families who live in a Tel Aviv neighbourhood that was struck by Iran’s retaliatory attacks. At midnight on Friday Sveta’s four-year-old daughter was asleep on the floor outside their shattered apartment block, as the rest of the family weighed up where they should spend the night.A missile from the first Iranian salvo fired at Tel Aviv had landed a couple of blocks away, killing at least one person, injuring at least 16 others and damaging hundreds of shops and homes in this quiet residential area. The 37-year-old was sanguine about her own losses, and backed the government decision to attack Iran even though it had so quickly cost her family their home. Continue reading...

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14 h. ago Satellite photos reveal damage to Iranian missile bases after Israeli strikes

Satellite images analyzed Saturday by The Associated Press revealed some of the damage sustained by Iran’s ballistic missile arsenal in an Israeli attack on the country.

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16 h. ago Voices: Rachel Reeves has bet all our money on Wes Streeting saving the NHS

With the cost of living and immigration being too severely impacted by outside factors, backing the NHS was the right choice – and delivering results on health is Labour’s best chance of winning the next election, writes John Rentoul

Economics

17 h. ago You're organising your bathroom cabinet wrong! Expert reveals the surprising items you should never store in there

Most bathroom cabinets are a jumble of half-used shampoos, forgotten Christmas bath bombs and ancient first aid kits. But there are some items you should never store in this room, experts say.

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17 h. ago How flash Tory donor cashed in on disposable vape boom before government ban

The Mirror can reveal shareholders at Sandy Chadha’s Supreme firm enjoyed a multi-million pound dividend bonanza just months before the sale of single-use e-cigs was outlawed

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17 h. ago EastEnders character set to 'pack their bags and leave' in dramatic soap scenes next week

There's another huge week to come in EastEnders next week as new spoilers reveal one character is set to pack their bags and leave the Queen Vic in dramatic scenes

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18 h. ago Experts reveal EXACTLY how many drinks you can have per year before significantly raising your breast cancer risk

While no amount of alcohol is considered safe when it comes to cancer risk, experts have pinpointed the number of tipples where it becomes significant.

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19 h. ago ‘Tehran will burn,’ Israel warns after missile strikes as Iran threatens UK, US and France regional bases – live

Three people reported dead in Israel after Iranian strikes as Tehran says 78 people, mostly civilians, killed in Israeli attackIranian missiles hit Tel Aviv as Netanyahu warns attack on Iran ‘just the beginning’Emma Graham-Harrison, the Guardian’s chief Middle East correspondent, has spoken to families who live in a Tel Aviv neighbourhood that was struck by Iran’s retaliatory attacks. At midnight on Friday Sveta’s four-year-old daughter was asleep on the floor outside their shattered apartment block, as the rest of the family weighed up where they should spend the night.A missile from the first Iranian salvo fired at Tel Aviv had landed a couple of blocks away, killing at least one person, injuring at least 16 others and damaging hundreds of shops and homes in this quiet residential area. The 37-year-old was sanguine about her own losses, and backed the government decision to attack Iran even though it had so quickly cost her family their home. Continue reading...

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20 h. ago KGB defector turned to Britain only after US rejected him several times, book reveals

Vasili Mitrokhin defected in 1992 after spending years copying top-secret documents on Soviet spies and operationsOne of the most consequential Russian defectors in history was turned away several times by the US before he was eventually accepted by Britain and exfiltrated with his family from Russia, according to revelations in a new book.Vasili Mitrokhin, a KGB archivist who spent years copying top-secret documents on some of the most sensitive Soviet spies and operations, was brought out of Russia in 1992 by MI6. His archive of copied documents was exfiltrated separately. But London got hold of his trove only after Mitrokhin gave up trying to get the US to take him seriously. Continue reading...

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21 h. ago My dad said this last minute activity was the best Father’s Day gift he’s ever received

If you’re looking for last minute Father’s Day presents, booking an activity to spend quality time together is perfect – and you can currently save up to 75% at Virgin Experience Days

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22 h. ago £3 puppuccinos and £10 beef meatballs? Why Gen Z spends £145 a month on their pampered pooches

Scarlett Dargan imagines this week's generational debate

Economics

22 h. ago SARA COX: I don't have any Botox or tweakments, but these are the budget beauty buys I can't live without

Radio presenter Sara Cox, 50, tells Rosie Green about her 90s brows, spray tan saviour and the £5.99 conditioning spray she can't live without

Economics

24 h. ago Voices: Starmer and Reeves are back from the brink – here’s what they must do next

After a spending review that came as a relief to many Labour backbenchers, the government must now start making the case for the ‘inevitable’ tax rises in the autumn that will be needed to deliver better public services, says Andrew Grice

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24 h. ago Tatcha serum stick alternatives that are £40 cheaper and shoppers 'love'

Four budget-friendly serum stick alternatives, perfect for preventing eczema flare ups as seen in a viral TikTok of the Tatcha product saving a fan as Beyoncé concert reduces her to tears

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27 h. ago EasyJet passengers can get best seats 'completely free' with simple check

easyJet is a popular budget airline for Brits looking to book a cheap getaway, but passengers will need to act fast if they want to get the best seats onboard for free

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