47 m. ago Zelenskyy heads for Trump White House meeting as Russia names new US ambassador – Europe live

Appointment of Alexander Darchiev is latest sign of thaw in US-Russian relationsin AthensThe peaceful scenes in central Athens have now been eclipsed by the eruption of full scale clashes between rock-throwing youths and riot police. Continue reading...

Politics

78 m. ago NHS ‘never’ on the table for trade deal, Downing Street says

The Government will ‘only ever sign’ agreements that align with the UK’s interests, Downing Street has said.

Economics

78 m. ago Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton tells critics they give him ‘fuel’ to work even harder

Briton’s switch to Scuderia has been questioned‘I will work to be better I use that as fuel’Lewis Hamilton says the criticism he has received throughout his career has only made him strive harder to improve.On Thursday Hamilton dismissed criticism from the former F1 team owner Eddie Jordan and the former F1 chief executive Bernie Ecclestone. On Friday, the final day of pre-season testing in Bahrain, the seven-time champion doubled down against his detractors, saying the comments only encourage him to prove them wrong. Continue reading...

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95 m. ago Prada divides critics as 'bedhead chic' hairstyle takes over Milan Fashion Week

Prada’s Fall/Winter 2025 runway debuted messy, bedhead hair, which is dividing fashion critics; some love it, but others aren’t convinced. Will this dishevelled trend take over?

Culture

1 hour ago ‘He looks half the man he was’: brother of Israeli hostage on seeing him pleading for release

Sighting of Evyatar David in Hamas video brought joy to his brother Ilay but his appearance indicated his sufferingWhen Hamas brought two captive Israelis to watch Saturday’s release of six of their fellow hostages and then beg for their own liberation, it was purposely jabbing at a deeply painful divide in Israeli society.Evyatar David and Guy Gilboa-Dalal were 22-year-old best friends when they were kidnapped at the Nova music festival on 7 October 2023. The Hamas video showed them sitting in a minivan watching the propaganda-laden handover ceremony, and then turning to the cameras to plead with Benjamin Netanyahu to agree a second phase in the current ceasefire, which would allow the release of all the remaining 59 hostages (only a minority of whom are thought to be still alive). Continue reading...

Politics

1 hour ago Netflix Virgin River fans criticise Mel’s biological father storyline as 'rushed' and 'awkward'

Virgin River's latest season explored the evolving relationship between Mel and her newly discovered biological father, Everett - - although fans aren't quite convinced.

Events

1 hour ago Ole Gunnar Solskjaer agrees with Jose Mourinho on Man United problem

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Jose Mourinho finished second in the Premier League with Manchester United - their highest finish since Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013.

Politics

1 hour ago UK Government pledge 'commitment to Ayrshire' after Cumnock firm's $31m Iraq deal

Parliamentary Under-Secretary for State for Scotland Kirsty McNeill MP visited Emergency One's Cumnock base after the firm won a contract with the Iraqi Government.

Economics

1 hour ago Zelenskyy in US for Trump meeting as Macron says he has ‘very little hope’ EU can avoid tariffs – Europe live

Macron blamed US-EU row on ‘misunderstandings’ on the part of the US administrationin AthensThe peaceful scenes in central Athens have now been eclipsed by the eruption of full scale clashes between rock-throwing youths and riot police. Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago Ruben Amorim responds to Roy Keane over scathing Bruno Fernandes criticism

Keane launched an attack on the Manchester United captain by insisting ‘talent is not enough’

Politics

2 h. ago Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim hits back at Roy Keane criticism of Bruno Fernandes

Roy Keane claimed Bruno Fernandes "isn't a fighter" earlier this week and that "talent's not enough" to be Man United captain.

Sport

2 h. ago From leaping mudskippers to volcanic eruptions: the World Nature Photography awards 2025 – in pictures

The World Nature Photography awards have announced their winners for 2025. From white-cheeked terns to a blue-tailed damselfly peeking through a daisy, the photographs are a stark reminder of the beauty and chaos of the natural world. The top award went to Maruša Puhek’s image of two deers running through a Slovenian vineyard Continue reading...

Events

2 h. ago All my fingers started to turn purple and black, they all came off but it saved my life

Louise Marshallsay became critically ill in 2022

Politics

2 h. ago Manchester United: Ruben Amorim hits back at Roy Keane criticism of Bruno Fernandes

Keane claimed Fernandes is “not a fighter” as he took aim at the United captain

Events

2 h. ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing Tasha Ghouri's vow after declaring love to co

She shared a 'natural' seflie with fans while simultaniously sharing pictures of her latest glamourous appearance online

Politics

2 h. ago All the GP changes aimed at speeding up your chances of seeing a doctor

GP deal hailed as 'breakthrough moment' and will change how you can book appointments with your doctor in England from October

Politics

2 h. ago Prince Harry makes Donald Trump 'swipe' after King's unprecedented invite

Prince Harry made an unexpected appearance at the Upfront Summit in Los Angeles where he appeared to take a veiled swipe at Donald Trump just hours after his father's unprecedented invite.

Politics

2 h. ago Foreign aid minister quits over cuts to her budget in fresh blow for Starmer

Anneliese Dodds warns it will be impossible to continue supporting Gaza, Ukraine and Sudan

Politics

3 h. ago ‘I feel like I’ve been let off the lead’: Tom Pidcock on his Ineos exit, Netflix editing and not riding Le Tour

Olympic gold medallist on his strained departure from Ineos Grenadiers, moving to Q36.5 and feeling revitalisedIt’s July 2022 and Tom Pidcock is flying down the towering Col du Galibier at 100km an hour, pushing the boundaries of what is achievable on a road bike, his rear wheel sliding through each snaking vertiginous bend, leaving his peers far behind and French TV commentators aghast.A couple of hours later, he raises his arms at the top of Alpe d’Huez, one of the Tour’s most feared climbs, taking an exhilarating stage win in his debut Tour de France. A new star is born. Few doubt that it’s only a matter of time until he wears the yellow jersey. Continue reading...

Politics

3 h. ago Anneliese Dodds quits after Starmer slashes foreign aid budget

US president brushes aside request by prime minister over Ukraine security guarantees

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