34 m. ago No 10 says Starmer stands by claim Tories were jumping on far

Prime minister’s comments were about ‘ministers from previous government who sat in office for years and did nothing’, says No 10 spokespersonStarmer launches new grooming gangs investigationIn his interview on the Sky News this morning Chris Philp, the shadow home secretary, said that Keir Starmer should apologise for saying in January that those calling for a national inquiry into grooming gangs were jumping on a far-right bandwagon. Kemi Badenoch, his party leader, is also quoted today in an Daily Express splash story saying Starmer should apologise, but she is saying he should apologise for not agreeing to hold a national inquiry earlier.At the Downing Street lobby briefing this morning the No 10 spokesperson was asked if Starmer still thought that people who backed a national inquiry in January were joining a far-right bandwagon. In response, the spokesperson defended the phrase, and insisted that it only applied to Tories who were now demanding an inquiry they never set up whe...

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46 m. ago Francis Ngannou coach offers UFC return update amid complex Jones vs Aspinall saga

Ngannou has boxed and fought in the PFL since leaving the UFC and vacating its heavyweight title in 2023

Sport

48 m. ago Disney offers first glimpse of Toy Story 5 villain as fans all say same thing

The fifth film in the Toy Story franchise is just over a year away and Disney Pixar has given fans have been given a sneak preview of what to expect from the new 'villain'

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49 m. ago Red Path review – Tunisian drama tells traumatic story of Islamic State’s horrific cruelty

Based on the true story of the brutal murder of a teenage shepherd, Lotfi Achour’s sombre film honestly attempts to encompass the unbearable grief suffered by the familyA low cloud of misery and horror settles on this sombre movie from Tunisian writer-director Lotfi Achour, inspired by a brutal event in his country from 2015. A teenage shepherd called Mabrouk Soltani was murdered and beheaded on Mount Mghila in central Tunisia by members of Jund al-Khilafah (“soldiers of the caliphate”), the Tunisian branch of Islamic State, which habitually hides out in that remote, rugged region. They videoed their grotesque homicide, claiming the boy was an army spy and ordered his terrified 14-year-old cousin, who was with him, to carry the severed head back to his village as a brutal “message” – and this boy obeyed, in a stricken state of trauma that can only be guessed at. This horrifying event was to assume the status of national scandal in Tunisia two years later when the victim’s elder brot...

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51 m. ago Andy Murray appears in cheeky advert for Walker’s shortbread after taking 'new job'

The sporting superstar, from Dunblane, Perthshire, said it was a “real honour” to pair with the brand after celebrating his Wimbledon win with the famous biscuits.

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58 m. ago Weather tracker: France reels from deadly thunderstorms and lightning

Cold drop, upper-air trough and heat dome combine to create severe weather and 85mm hailstoneSevere thunderstorms swept across France last Friday, killing one person and injuring another. Two systems were involved, prompting orange weather warnings: the first came from the west via Brittany and hit the north of the country, and the second arrived via Spain and affected south-west France.More than 30,000 lightning strikes were recorded between midnight on Friday and early Saturday. Eure, north of Paris, was worst hit with 4,326 strikes. Strong winds lashed Normandy – Rouen recorded a 76mph (123km)/h) gust that broke the 64mph record set in 2019. Hail affected several areas, leading to infrastructure and crop damage. Continue reading...

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65 m. ago Fairground trampoline horror as girl, two, dies after bouncing into electrified fence

Paramedics in the small village of Alquerías, near the city of Murcia in southern Spain, were called to the scene in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Events

91 m. ago Frankie Dettori returning to Royal Ascot for the first time since declaring bankruptcy

The superstar jockey, who left Britain at the end of 2023, has not given up on the prospect of riding at the meeting again before he retires from the saddle

Politics

1 hour ago Angel Gomes reveals 'weight of the shirt' issue hampering Man Utd stars

Angel Gomes played just 10 times for Manchester United's first team despite making his debut at 16, but the England international has excelled since moving to France

Politics

1 hour ago ‘This is the looting of America’: Trump and Co’s extraordinary conflicts of interest in his second term

Bitcoin, internet, EVs, private dinners for hire – the list of pay-for-play and quid quo pro goes on, and on and onThe South Lawn of the White House had never seen anything like it. The president of the United States was posing for the world’s media against a backdrop of five different models of Tesla, peddling the electric vehicles with the alacrity of a salesman on commission.“I love the product, it’s beautiful,” Donald Trump said as he sank into the driver’s seat of a scarlet Model Y. With the Tesla CEO, Elon Musk, beside him, he went on to enlighten the American people that some Tesla models retail for as little as $299 a month, “which is pretty low”. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago ‘Hundreds of people’ could deserve jail over grooming gangs cover

Chris Philp, the shadow home secretary, says there was deliberate action by some police, council leaders, social workers and prosecutors to hide abuseStarmer launches new grooming gangs investigationIn a recent report the Commons defence committee said that the armed forces covenant, a legal promise to veterans saying that they should not lose out when accessing government services because of their service in the military, should be extended. It said:While some people had positive experiences to share, a worrying number [of veterans] felt that the covenant had been ineffective—or worse yet, had been disregarded—when they had cited it. As a result, many continued to face disadvantages as a result of their service in areas like healthcare, education, employment and welfare .We welcome the government’s intention to extend the covenant legal duty, which currently requires some public service providers to give due regard to the covenant’s principles when providing certain housing, health...

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2 h. ago Full list of wars worldwide and which ones could edge us closer to all

War is everywhere but of all the conflicts going on in pretty much every single continent on the planet, which one is most likely to spark an all-out World War Three in the next few months

Events

2 h. ago Father of Jakob Ingebrigtsen found guilty of assaulting Olympic star's sister

Gjert Ingebrigtsen handed suspended prison sentence and fined for hitting daughter with a wet towel - but ex-coach acquitted of charges against superstar son

Events

2 h. ago Prime Video quietly adds 'unforgettable' war movie from 28 Days Later writer

The film is streaming just months after being in the cinema

Politics

5 h. ago British women are being jailed under archaic abortion laws. MPs can act to end that this week | Frances Ryan

Women will really have the right to choose if politicians vote to revoke this Victorian-era legislation Continue reading...

Events

5 h. ago Skoda Elroq vRS review: Skoda’s fastest ever production car is a hoot

With a 0 to 62mph time of 5.4 seconds, the Elroq vRS takes the starch out of Skoda’s compact SUV

Politics

5 h. ago easyJet expands UK flights with 11 new routes to European hotspots this summer

easyJet has expanded its flight offering with 11 new routes to multiple popular destinations across Europe including Nice in the south of France, Prague and Rhodes

Politics

7 h. ago Shark FlexBreeze Fan kept my dormer office cool in heatwave without soaking my desk

Keeping cool, without soaking my electrical home office equipment, has been a must in the last few weeks.

Society

7 h. ago Sales of illegal and dangerous ebikes must be stopped, say MPs and peers

All-party group concerned about hazards caused by bikes, with focus on use by delivery drivers and risk of fire Ministers must urgently act to stop the sale of illegal and potentially lethal electric bikes, with a particular focus on their use by gig economy delivery riders, a committee of MPs and peers has said.The rapid spread of highly powered bikes or conversion kits causes hazards on the roads and can lead to fires because of cheaply made batteries, the report by the all-party parliamentary group for cycling and walking said, calling it “a crisis hiding in plain sight”. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Jury split on Rangers transfer upgrades but departing Celtic star and £30m man spark a unanimous verdict

Our top team don't shirk any of the big issues as a defining summer kicks off

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