27 m. ago 'Ramp up defence spending or start learning Russian': NATO boss Mark Rutte's chilling warning as he piles pressure on Keir Starmer to hike military budget by £30BILLION

Mark Rutte issued the chilling message while in London for talks with PM Sir Keir Starmer , ahead of a NATO summit later this month.

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30 m. ago Senior council leader ‘confident’ of more spending review support for the poor

The head of a group of authorities in deprived areas across the North and the Midlands also called for capital investment in ‘left behind’ places.

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52 m. ago Shot Colombian presidential candidate needs ‘miracle’ to survive, wife says

Miguel Uribe Turbay from opposition party who was shot on Saturday is showing ‘little response’ after surgeryMiguel Uribe Turbay, the rightwing Colombian presidential candidate who was shot at a campaign rally, has reportedly shown little response to medical interventions and needs “a miracle” to survive, his wife said on Monday.The update on his condition comes as a judge confirmed the arrest of the 15-year-old suspect, after the prosecutor’s office submitted 129 videos, witness testimonies and the seizure of a pistol as evidence. Continue reading...

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56 m. ago I spent a month alone in the pitch dark. This is the terrifying moment I spiraled towards madness...

Reeling from the loss of his unborn child and the breakdown of his marriage, former MMA fighter Traver Boehm spent 28 straight days in complete darkness.

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78 m. ago Coronation Street's Charlotte Jordan hailed 'absolute stunner' as she admits 'lovely month' amid exit

The actress shared an update on how she spent the most recent month, which included her exit from the cobbles as Daisy Midgeley

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85 m. ago River Island: UK fashion chain plans restructure with 230 stores and jobs at risk, which locations could close

A major high street shake-up looms as one of the UK’s biggest fashion names fights for survival 💥

Society

85 m. ago Mother details ‘nightmare’ after Trump sends son to El Salvador mega

Nearly three months later, family members and lawyers still haven’t been able to speak with the men the U.S. summarily sent to El Salvador’s ‘tropical gulag,’ Josh Marcus reports

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90 m. ago 'I opened the curtains and swore...red paint everywhere': Man tells of attack on his home wrongly dubbed a brothel

Third early-morning attack on same Walthamstow homes and businesses

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93 m. ago Lawrence Shankland ready to make Hearts decision as striker jets home for transfer summit

The Scotland striker's contract is set to expire and the Jambos are chasing another striking target as he weighs up his options

Politics

2 h. ago Frustrated residents have waited four years for new flats and now they are nearly ready

Councillors and council officials celebrated the topping out of a block of flats in Grangetown that residents have been waiting years to move into

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2 h. ago Children in tears over school prom ban for lack of attendance and homework

Kepier Academy told students they needed to meet targets on attendance and behaviour to go to the school’s prom

Society

2 h. ago Boy, two, was placed on the child protection register month before 'he was murdered by his grandparents while his mother was upstairs', court hears

Michael Ives, 47, and Kerry Ives, 46, are on trial accused of murder, causing or allowing the death of a child and cruelty to a child - which they deny.

Society

2 h. ago Johnstone Burgh given green light for stadium renovation after Junior Cup joy

Keanie Park will be undergoing a revamp after Renfrewshire Council planning department gave the club the go-ahead to transform the pitch from grass to astroturf

Politics

3 h. ago Move to give more financial support to Hamilton groups is defeated at council

The motion to award the recommended grants defeated the amendment to allow the full amount requested by 10 votes to eight.

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3 h. ago Takeover fever grips City as three UK firms receive US offers

Alphawave, Oxford Ionics and Spectris targeted as flagging share prices leave British companies vulnerableBusiness live – latest updatesAmerican investors are poised to snap up three companies listed on the London Stock Exchange for a combined value of more than £5bn, as flagging share prices leave British companies vulnerable to takeovers.Alphawave, which is one of the few semiconductor companies listed in the UK, received an offer worth 183p a share from the US rival Qualcomm and on Monday the British company’s board recommended the deal to shareholders after months of talks. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Property expert Phil Spencer on future house prices, mortgage rates and his best ever investment...

This month Phil Spencer takes on our quickfire property questions and gives his views on the current state of the market.

Economics

3 h. ago Zoe Ball proves she's just like everyone else as she struggles with her shopping trolley during windswept trip to the supermarket

The Radio 2 DJ, 54, tried desperately to stop her shopping from rolling away after stocking up on essentials as plants ready for summer.

Economics

3 h. ago Simple hack using kitchen item will stop bananas from going brown too quickly

Bananas are a healthy and filling snack that are perfect for taking on the go for a sweet pick-me-up, but they can turn bad annoyingly fast. But there's an easy way to avoid this

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3 h. ago Sophie Habboo opens up on husband Jamie Laing's reaction after 'pregnant' comment

Sophie Habboo shared a hilarious story about the time she told Jamie Laing she might be pregnant and he 'went green', just months before she announced that she was expecting for the first time

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3 h. ago Bukayo Saka drops Arsenal transfer hint as he reflects on 'frustrating' season

Bukayo Saka missed three months of a season that brought no silverware to the Emirates and admits it left him feeling frustrated - but he is certain the experience will make the squad stronger

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