80 m. ago Defence Secretary says Britain is ready to put 'boots on the ground' as part of a Ukraine ceasefire deal ahead of Trump

John Healey outlined how British troops could help 'secure the safe skies, safe seas and build the strength of the Ukrainian forces' in the event of a peace deal.

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81 m. ago Bella Hadid hand feeds dad Mohamed's lookalike girlfriend at the launch party for her fragrance

The model, 28, was joined by her parents Yolanda and Mohamed as well as her celebrity friends at the dreamy event.

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1 hour ago Football fans have one key reason they feel disconnected from modern game

Supporters admit high match ticket prices, the requirement for multiple TV subscription packages and untraditional kick-off times are subduing fan enjoyment across the country

Sport

2 h. ago UK inflation to rise as summer spending pushes up hotels and airfares

One economist said an ‘Oasis bump’ could have contributed to higher accommodation prices in July.

Economics

2 h. ago Bondi sends ‘sanctuary cities’ letters to 32 mayors as Washington DC homeless encampments are cleared – live

US attorney general warns she intends to prosecute political leaders who are not, in her view, sufficiently supportive of immigration enforcementWashington DC’s only Home Depot was busy with contractors and customers on Thursday morning – but the Hispanic day laborers who usually gather and wait for work under the parking lot’s sparse trees were nowhere to be found.Two days earlier, masked federal agents swarmed the area and made several arrests, which were photographed by bystanders and posted on social media. Juwan Brooks, a store employee who witnessed the raid, said the agents grabbed anyone who appeared Hispanic. Continue reading...

Society

2 h. ago Category A nuclear incident reported at Faslane naval base this year, MoD confirms

It said the event posed ‘no risk to the public and did not result in any radiological impact to the environment’.

Events

3 h. ago Housing asylum seekers in Essex hotel causing ‘very serious problem’, court told

Epping Forest District Council is seeking an interim injunction stopping migrants from being accommodated at the Bell Hotel in Epping.

Events

3 h. ago Luke Humphries says form is ‘depressing’ after struggling to win in New Zealand

Humphries beat Haupai Puha 6-4 but was not happy with his display in the World Series event in Auckland.

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3 h. ago Princess Beatrice's heartbreaking question after Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson decision

Princess Beatrice’s childhood was marked by heartbreak at a royal event, when she witnessed her mother, Sarah Ferguson, sidelined following her separation from Prince Andrew

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3 h. ago Couple's charity challenge takes them to Dumfries and Galloway coastline

Charlotte and Wayne Stainton are aiming to cover the entire UK coastline to support the North West Air Ambulance.

Politics

3 h. ago Love Island stars missing from Season 12 reunion and why they weren't there

The Love Island cast reunited in London last night, but four faces were missing from the star-studded event

Events

4 h. ago ‘I made it my mission to befriend the owner we ended up swapping houses’: a refurbishment 14 years in the making

After falling in love with an Edwardian house up the street, interior designer Fiona Duke had to bide her time before the owner was ready to sell. Thanks to a clever mix of retro and contemporary design, it was worth the wait‘I’m an Essex convert,” says interior designer Fiona Duke. “We moved here from London, having been to a funeral nearby, and fell for the fabulous community vibe.” Duke and her husband’s first purchase was a Victorian terrace, but even then she had her eye on the big, detached Edwardian house up the road: “I made it my mission to befriend the owner, in case she ever decided to sell. I was up there a lot!”It took eight years but her persistence paid off. After many evenings involving wine and a lot of begging not to sell to anyone else, the neighbour finally revealed she wanted to downsize. “I was poised to strike, but was convinced it would fall through” says Duke. “We ended up swapping houses, which was an unusual way to move, but it suited us bot...

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4 h. ago Protesters gather in Washington DC as federal law enforcement officers stop drivers – US politics live

At least one person reportedly arrested as protesters heckle law enforcement and warn drivers to avoid area as Trump makes false claims about crime levelsPam Bondi, the attorney general, said she has sent “sanctuary city” letters to the mayors of 32 cities and a handful of county executives, warning that she intends to prosecute political leaders who are not in her view sufficiently supportive of immigration enforcement.“You better be abiding by our federal policies and with our federal law enforcement, because if you’re not, we’re going to come after you,” she said, speaking to a Fox News reporter. “Our leaders have to support our law enforcement.” Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Mathys Tel ‘will get backing from real Tottenham supporters’ after racist abuse

The Spurs forward suffered racist abuse on social media after Wednesday’s Super Cup loss to PSG.

Events

4 h. ago Annual celebration means you save £5.29 at McDonald's on Sunday

The event began in 2012

Economics

4 h. ago Palestine Action prosecutions should be suspended, say UK rights groups

Campaigners tell attorney general that proceeding with trials before judicial review raises legal and moral questionsUK politics live – latest updatesProtesters arrested for supporting Palestine Action should not be prosecuted until a legal challenge to a ban on the group has been heard, organisations including Greenpeace and Human Rights Watch have told the attorney general for England and Wales.In a letter to Richard Hermer KC, also signed by Friends of the Earth, Global Witness and the Quakers, they say proceeding with charges or trials before the judicial review, which is expected to be heard in November, would raise significant legal and moral questions. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago September 2025 payment dates for benefits and pensions plus cost of living support

All the essential cost of living information you need in September

Economics

5 h. ago Eddie Howe says Alexander Isak ‘wouldn’t have done as well’ without Newcastle support

Isak will not feature for Newcastle as their season kicks off against Aston Villa tomorrow

Events

5 h. ago Edinburgh Summer Sessions: JADE announced as support act for Chappell Roan's huge Scottish shows

JADE will support Chappell Roan in Edinburgh ahead of her own sold out show in Glasgow later this year.

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5 h. ago The 10 best hotels in Budapest – perfect for a cultural city break

From budget accommodation to grand dames, boutique or larger properties, these are the 10 best hotels in Budapest

Politics