58 m. ago Stock markets rise after US and China agree framework deal to restore trade war truce – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsUS-China trade talks: ‘framework’ deal amid dispute over rare earthsRichard Hunter, head of markets at interactive investor, says this week’s talks in London between the US and China “represent progress”, despite the lack of detail about what was agreed:“Apparently constructive talks between the US and China have put markets on a firmer footing, as investors hope that the worst of the tariff turbulence may have passed.Details of the framework which has been agreed in principle were patchy and in any event yet to be signed off by both Presidents. Chinese exports of rare earth minerals are likely to have been high on the agenda, although at this stage it has not become apparent what China may have negotiated in return.“Markets will likely welcome the shift in tone from confrontation to coordination. But with no further meetings scheduled, we’re not out of the woods yet. The next step depends on Trump and Xi endorsing and enforc...

Economics

59 m. ago Olivia Attwood admits 'awakening' over cosmetic surgery as she realises what she's 'put body through'

The 34-year-old TV personality and Loose Women star has undergone a range of procedures since she was in her 20s

Politics

62 m. ago Red Arrows 'are running out of jets': Iconic display team are forced to cannibalise old planes for parts as shows come under threat from shortages

The iconic fleet has been slashed from 26 working aircraft earlier this year to 17 today, with a further four in so-called deep maintenance and unavailable to fly.

Events

82 m. ago Carol McGiffin admits part of Loose Women she 'hated' years after exit

The 65-year-old broadcaster was a panellist on the ITV1 talk-show on-and-off for nearly 20 years

Politics

92 m. ago Spain hotspot UK tourist chaos warning as hotel staff to 'strike every week on this day all summer'

The industrial action is being proposed in response to the "stubborn refusal" of employers to agree to a wage increase

Events

1 hour ago Your first week as a Euromillions mega prize winner and steps you must follow, says expert

We all have a bucket list of plans should we strike it lucky with our Euromillions ticket and with the staggering prize fund rolling over again, one expert has the best advice for your first week

Science

1 hour ago Ukraine soldier has 'Glory to Russia' burnt into skin by Putin's twisted thugs

WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT The captured Ukrainian soldier is seen with the phrase 'Glory to Russia' branded on his skin in a new photograph, which intelligence services in Kyiv have confirmed as genuine

Events

2 h. ago Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal medical, Sesko rejection; Wirtz fee agreed; Mbeumo to Man Utd; Chelsea latest  

Summer window is now closed until next week

Sport

2 h. ago Town in ruins as caravans and fields left full of litter after annual fair

The annual Appleby Horse Fair in Cumbria, which has been running since the 12th century, was expected to attract about 10,000 members of the Gypsy and traveller community, and as many as 30,000 visitors, but left fields strewn with rubbish

Politics

2 h. ago General Hospital star reveals reason behind shock exit: ‘Hope was to stay on longer’

Jackson played Lucky Spencer on the long-running soap

Events

3 h. ago How a crazy week has shifted the lightweight division landscape drastically

A fractured division since Devin Haney vacated his four belts, the landscape of the lightweight division has well and truly been shaken up by the events of last week

Politics

4 h. ago Liverpool give £100m Florian Wirtz guarantee but three issues remain to seal transfer

Liverpool have run out of time to sign Florian Wirtz during the first summer transfer window but the Reds remain close to sealing a deal for the Bayer Leverkusen star

Economics

4 h. ago Pulse massacre survivors are set to revisit the nightclub before it's razed

Survivors and family members of the Pulse nightclub massacre nine years ago are getting a chance to walk through the long-shuttered, gay-friendly venue this week

Events

4 h. ago UK weather: Exact date for 30C 'Iberian plume' heat blast as maps turn deep red

The 'Iberian plume' will bring a warm and humid air mass to the UK this week, fresh from southern Spain where temperatures soared to 43C on Sunday, according to forecasters

Society

5 h. ago Fury over year 9 students in South Australia being asked to debate whether the tradwife movement is good for women

Debating SA says callers have been ‘ringing up screaming’, accusing it of undoing centuries of female advancementAustralia news live: latest politics updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastYear 9 students in South Australia are about to debate whether “the ‘tradwife’ movement is good for women” – but the topic has sparked fierce discussion before the debates have even started.The topic will start being debated next week as part of the third round of Debating SA’s competition, for which all schools in the state are eligible. Continue reading...

Politics

5 h. ago Exactly where thunderstorms will hit UK as rainfall warning issued by Met Office

Half a month's rainfall could fall across parts of Britain this week, as the UK looks set to be hit by colossal thunderstorms and torrential deluges with 'uncomfortably' hot temperatures settling in

Events

7 h. ago Why stopping HRT has changed my life in the most radical way possible. I know it runs counter to all medical advice... but if you're taking it, hear me out: SARAH VINE

All my life I cared what people thought of me. As a teenager I cared that my feet were too big to be a ballerina and that I wasn't blonde like all the pretty girls.

Politics

7 h. ago AceFit Pro earphone review: comfortable, safe and impressive sound quality

As an outdoor runner, it's so important to have a good pair of headphones that sound great but also let you hear traffic and your surroundings, these AceFit Pro earphones fit the bill

Politics

9 h. ago Jonathan Jackson confirms shock General Hospital exit: ‘Hope was to stay on longer’

Jackson played Lucky Spencer on the long-running soap

Events

9 h. ago Britain's funniest schoolkids crowned with gag that left judges 'laughing out loud'

Britain's funniest school class has been revealed after coming up with a killer one-liner that had the panel of judges 'laughing out loud' during a competition run by the Beano

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