16 m. ago Gardeners urged to complete 3 simple tasks in June for a stunning outdoor space all summer long

June is the perfect time to give your garden a bit of love and attention to ensure it's looking its best all summer long

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19 m. ago Business news live: Oil prices surge after Israel attacks Iran, FTSE 100 drops after all time high

Stock market reaction and business news for Friday

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25 m. ago Oil surges after Israel’s attack on Iran, as markets slide – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsIsrael launches strikes on ‘dozens’ of targets in Iran, targeting nuclear programmeEuropean stock markets have joined the global selloff, as the overnight escalation in the Middle East has triggered a wave of risk-off sentiment.Here’s now the main indices have fallen:Germany’s DAX: -1.35%France’s CAC: -1.2%Italy’s FTSE MIB: -1.45%Spain’s IBEX: -1.55%This alarming escalation in the Middle East has likely caught many investors off guard. Those who have been looking for an opportunity to sell stocks and take profits are now becoming active. It seems the DAX has seen its yearly high from just over a week ago for the time being.Oil prices are skyrocketing as fears grow not only regarding the disruption of Iran’s recent strengthened oil exports but also the potential targeting of other oil production facilities in the region, should this conflict escalate further. Additionally, the transportation of oil through the Strait of Hormuz...

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37 m. ago Oil prices soar after Israel launches strikes on Iran’s capital

The price of Brent crude jumped nearly 10% higher at one stage as financial markets also tumbled across Asia overnight.

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44 m. ago Extreme heat poses a danger to players and fans at Club World Cup

Already controversial because of extra fixtures and Fifa involvement, the new tournament in the US is likely to be played in temperatures above 30CAcross this weekend, the US National Weather Service is predicting “moderate” heat risk for Miami and Los Angeles. With temperatures likely to exceed 30C, the agency warns “most individuals sensitive to heat” will be affected, a group which contains those “exercising or doing strenuous activity outdoors during the heat of the day”. This weekend is also when the Club World Cup begins.When Lionel Messi and Inter Miami kick off the tournament on Saturday night against Al Ahly of Egypt it will be 8pm in Miami and although the humidity is predicted to be high, the day’s peak temperatures will have passed. Paris Saint-Germain and Atlético Madrid, however, will play under the full height of the California sun on Sunday, with their Group B fixture a midday kick-off at the famously uncovered Rose Bowl in Pasadena. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Cheaper mortgages and relaxed lending rules push up price of a first home

Falling interest rates and the ability to borrow more are set to push prices of first-time buyer homes even higher, after they already spiked at the start of 2025.

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1 hour ago The car makers giving away free home chargers worth £1,000 to convince you to switch to an electric vehicle

Some electric car makers are willing to take a massive hit on profits to shift more electric cars, offering deals that include free homechargers, complimentary charging and even cash.

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1 hour ago What's our collection of Manchester United shirts worth? DAN HATFIELD replies

We bought them because we loved following the team though the years they dominated the beautful game. We were wondering if they were now worth much?

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1 hour ago ‘Framed by jagged peaks, it felt like stepping into a dream’: readers’ favourite mountain trips in Europe

From the Alpujarras to the Dolomites, our tipsters hike, camp and devour hearty mountain food in some of Europe’s most spectacular scenery• Send us a tip on European wilderness – the best wins a £200 holiday voucherAfter a gruelling journey from the UK, arriving at Alpe di Siusi during golden hour felt like stepping into a dream. Farmers turned hay in some of Europe’s highest alpine meadows, framed by jagged Dolomite peaks glowing in soft evening light. We can recommend staying at the Hotel Schmung, a family-run gem with delicious northern Italian food and direct access to scenic hikes. Rifugios provide great lunch stops along the trails. The peaceful setting, breathtaking views and freedom to explore on foot without needing a car make this a perfect base for the Dolomites.Louise Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Josh Barrie On the Sauce at Blondies: A rare metal asset worth protecting

This Hackney bar almost fell foul of nimbyism, writes Josh Barrie. It must be preserved

Events

2 h. ago Recognise Palestine now to avoid ‘deadly status quo’, says its UK ambassador

Husam Zomlot calls on Labour to fulfil manifesto commitment before UN conference on two-state solutionI urge the UK to seize this moment – and join the world majority in recognising a Palestinian stateMaking recognition of a Palestinian state subject to ever more conditions will only reinforce a “deadly status quo” and will be seen as siding with an apartheid regime, the Palestinian ambassador to the UK has said.Writing in the Guardian, Husam Zomlot made an impassioned plea to the Labour government to fulfil a manifesto commitment by recognising Palestine in the run-up to a high-level UN conference on the two-state solution in New York next week. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago ‘We were sinking. I let her go’: how growing numbers of women are risking all to reach Europe by boat

The tragic drowning of seven women and girls just metres from the port of La Restinga has highlighted the growing number of female migrants crossing to the Canary Islands from west AfricaThe four women and three girls were just metres from the pier in the port of La Restinga in El Hierro, one of Spain’s Canary Islands, when they drowned on 28 May. Rescue teams had begun disembarking the first people early that morning when the vessel capsized.Photos and videos of the chaotic scenes show the boat partially submerged and completely overturned, with several people struggling to swim around it and others trying to climb on to the wrecked boat. Underneath, about 15 women and girls were trapped and fighting to get to the surface. Seven would not make it. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Experience: ‘I live as William Morris for three months a year’

It’s made me feel it’s OK to be an artist with a social purpose, though my wife hates the beardI have spent the first three months of the past six years trying to become the 19th-century designer and activist William Morris. I grow my hair and beard to look like him, while immersing myself in his work.On 24 March – his birthday – I dress as Morris and finish the quarter with some kind of absurd performance to highlight pressing social issues that he was concerned about, and that I want more people to focus on today. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago South African woman’s murder prompts anger at country’s high level of femicide

Olorato Mongale, allegedly killed by man she went on date with, is latest victim of violence against womenA wave of anger and frustration has gripped South Africa after the murder of 30-year-old Olorato Mongale, allegedly by a man she went on a date with. It is the latest in a series of high-profile cases of violence against women and children in the country.Friends of Mongale, a former journalist who had been studying for a master’s degree in ICT policy, raised the alarm when she stopped checking in with them while on a date in Johannesburg on 25 May. Her body was found that day. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Man City squad stocktake confirms three exits and highlights transfer priority

Manchester City have completed the majority of their transfer business early this summer

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4 h. ago 'Genius' gadget hailed for preventing neighbour's cats from ruining your garden

The YurDoca Cat Repeller is a solar powered animal repeller that works by detecting motion and then deterring animals through various frequencies of ultrasound, bright light and sound

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4 h. ago Only those with high IQ can spot hidden I among sea of Js in 9 seconds

A brain teaser is challenging the internet to find a single I among a sea of Js - and apparently only those with a high IQ will be able to do it in under nine seconds

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6 h. ago UK households urged to remove 3 items from garden to stop influx of ants

Gardening experts have shared the most effective and harmless way to get rid of ants and other insects by naming the three most common items people tend to overlook.

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6 h. ago Monty Don's two tomato plant tasks to do in June for 'strong' growth

Monty Don has shared his top tips for growing tomatoes in June - and it's not too late to get them in the ground before the end of the summer months

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7 h. ago NASA's Voyager spacecraft captures stunning 'wall of fire' images at Solar System's edge

NASA's Voyager spacecraft made a landmark discovery when it ventured beyond the Solar System to reveal a searing 'wall' of high temperature located outside our cosmic neighbourhood

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