73 m. ago I deplore Brexit, says German chancellor, as he signs treaty with Starmer

Prime minister and Friedrich Merz sign biggest UK-German treaty since Second World War

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1 hour ago Merz calls for UK, Germany and France to align on migration and defence

German chancellor’s proposal for strategic axis comes as London and Berlin sign first treaty since second world warThe German chancellor has called for a strategic axis between London, Paris and Berlin to tackle illegal migration and deepen defence cooperation, despite declaring that he “deeply deplores” Brexit.Friedrich Merz appeared alongside Keir Starmer at a press conference in Stevenage after the signing of the Kensington treaty, the first formal pact between the UK and Germany since the second world war. The agreement, signed at the V&A Museum and followed by a meeting at Downing Street, sets out plans for closer cooperation on migration, defence, trade and education, including a framework for school exchanges.A mutual assistance clause on national security, including shared recognition that Russia poses “the most significant and direct threat” to both countries.Joint procurement and development of defence technologies including Typhoon jets, Boxer vehicles and long-range ...

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1 hour ago This new nightmare crime thriller that hides dark, haunting secrets and lies is freaking fans out

Why Untamed's terrifying Yosemite mystery will haunt you long after the credits roll

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1 hour ago Afghanistan 'kill list' scandal lawyers vow to sue but bungling MoD will 'fight hard'

Personal details of almost 19,000 Afghans and 6,000 of their family members who helped British forces during the war were accidentally leaked

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2 h. ago New book sheds light on Lincoln’s misunderstood killer: ‘he’s not that person at all’

In Midnight on the Potomac, author Scott Ellsworth looks back at the tumultuous last year of the US civil warScott Ellsworth’s new book, Midnight on the Potomac, is about the last year of the American civil war and “the crime of the century”: the assassination of Abraham Lincoln by the actor John Wilkes Booth at Ford’s Theatre in Washington on 14 April 1865.Asked how the book came to follow The Ground Breaking, his acclaimed history of the 1921 Tulsa race massacre, Ellsworth said his thoughts focused on two areas: historical parallels to the modern-day US, and the true crime genre. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago The Narrow Road to the Deep North: where to watch Jacob Elordi’s epic war series

It’s already been getting glowing reviews

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2 h. ago Merz says he ‘deplores deeply’ UK’s decision to leave EU after signing UK

UK PM and German chancellor answered media questions after signing first treaty between two countries since second world warWhile Rushanara Ali is answering the urgent question in the Commons, Keir Starmer is speaking at the event where he is announcing a “civil society covenant”.There is a live feed here.Why does this government think a 16-year-old can vote but not be allowed to buy a lottery ticket or an alcoholic drink, marry or go to war, or even stand in the elections they’re voting? It isn’t the government’s position on the age of maturity just hopelessly confused? Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Lord Voldermort Casting Odds Latest: Here are the 9 actors in the frame to play the Dark Lord in Harry Potter TV reboot

It’s the casting call that Harry Potter fans are most fascinated by.

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3 h. ago Bryan Mbeumo could follow Man United icons with shirt number choice after £70m transfer update

Manchester United have submitted a third bid for Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo, one which they are confident will be accepted

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4 h. ago Starmer says coalition of willing plan for peacekeeping force for Ukraine includes troops on ground – UK politics live

UK PM and German chancellor answered media questions after signing first treaty between two countries since second world warWhile Rushanara Ali is answering the urgent question in the Commons, Keir Starmer is speaking at the event where he is announcing a “civil society covenant”.There is a live feed here.Why does this government think a 16-year-old can vote but not be allowed to buy a lottery ticket or an alcoholic drink, marry or go to war, or even stand in the elections they’re voting? It isn’t the government’s position on the age of maturity just hopelessly confused? Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Keir Starmer says deal with Germany on tackling Channel boat gangs is 'clear sign we mean business' as he hosts Chancellor Merz (but crackdown was already announced last year)

Keir Starmer said the countries were sending a 'clear sign we mean business' as he and Friedrich Merz signed the first bilateral treaty since the Second World War.

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4 h. ago Superman director speaks out about debate over whether film is about the war in Palestine

Superman director James Gunn has now weighed in on the debate on social media, which sees fan drawing parallels between the blockbuster and the Israel war on Palestine

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5 h. ago Israeli military blows up Catholic Church in Gaza, killing two and wounding priest who was close friend to Pope Francis

The shelling of the Holy Family Catholic Church in Gaza also damaged the church compound, where hundreds of Palestinians have been sheltering from the war.

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5 h. ago Man United bid to break Bryan Mbeumo deadlock with improved offer for Brentford forward

Manchester United are looking to reshape their attack and are confident Mbeumo wants to move to Old Trafford

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5 h. ago Israeli tank blows up Catholic Church in Gaza, killing two and wounding priest who was close friend to Pope Francis

The shelling of the Holy Family Catholic Church in Gaza also damaged the church compound, where hundreds of Palestinians have been sheltering from the war.

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5 h. ago Starmer defends lowering voting age to 16, saying people old enough to pay tax should have a say – UK politics live

Plan to give 16 and 17-year-olds vote across UK means nearly 1.5 million more people will be to have say at general electionWhile Rushanara Ali is answering the urgent question in the Commons, Keir Starmer is speaking at the event where he is announcing a “civil society covenant”.There is a live feed here.Why does this government think a 16-year-old can vote but not be allowed to buy a lottery ticket or an alcoholic drink, marry or go to war, or even stand in the elections they’re voting? It isn’t the government’s position on the age of maturity just hopelessly confused? Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Intelligence committee demands to know why ministers kept them in the dark over Afghan data breach

The Intelligence and Security Committee (ISC) has warned there was no grounds for information to be withheld from them

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6 h. ago Trump ‘to visit Pakistan before India’ after Islamabad backs him for Nobel Peace Prize

Trump has routinely taken credit for brokering a ceasefire between India and Pakistan, a claim that has been rejected by New Delhi

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6 h. ago Energy giant SSE sees UK dry spell hit water power generation

SSE’s hydro generation dropped by about 40% in the three months to June, compared with the same period a year ago.

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6 h. ago “This ‘us vs them’ mentality is exaggerated online”: London’s cycling chief says reckless, law

“This ‘us vs them’ mentality is exaggerated online”: London’s cycling chief says reckless, law-breaking cyclists and drivers are fuelling a toxic culture war  Road.cc

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