Shares in leading defence companies across Europe have soared in anticipation of a new spending spree by governments, as the continent prepares for a big financial stand against Vladimir Putin

Economics

GTA Online is about to get heaps better on PC when the GTA 5 Enhanced Edition update drops, delivering some massive changes to performance and visual fidelity.

Politics

Kroger said the alleged misconduct had nothing to do with its financials and did not involve any other Kroger employees

Politics

Claire Sweeney praised her scene partner William Roache for an emotional performance where Ken Barlow finds out what Cassie has been up to.

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The discussions came as part of the council's final budget setting process for the 2025-26 financial year

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The discussions came as part of the council's final budget setting process for the 2025-26 financial year

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Carolina Arjonas is living out her dream by performing at the Rio Carnival, Brazil, and has pulled out all the stops to make that a reality - but it hasn't come cheap

Economics

Exiting the FA Cup on penalties at home to Fulham is a new low in a season full of them for Ruben Amorim’s sideSign up for Soccer with Jonathan Wilson hereWhat links Jack Robson, Lal Hilditch, Herbert Bamlett and Ruben Amorim?They’re the only permanent managers in Manchester United history with a career negative goal-difference. Other than Amorim, the other three worked between 1914 and 1931. Sunday’s FA Cup exit against Fulham, admittedly, did not contribute to that. It was possible, even, in the aftermath of a penalty shootout defeat, to argue it had been one of United’s better recent performances. They’ve only lost two of their previous eight games. But it’s also just 3 March and United already have no chance of winning any domestic competition this season. Continue reading...

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Exiting the FA Cup on penalties at home to Fulham is a new low in a season full of them for Ruben Amorim’s sideSign up for Soccer with Jonathan Wilson hereWhat links Jack Robson, Lal Hilditch, Herbert Bamlett and Ruben Amorim?They’re the only permanent managers in Manchester United history with a career negative goal-difference. Other than Amorim, the other three worked between 1914 and 1931. Sunday’s FA Cup exit against Fulham, admittedly, did not contribute to that. It was possible, even, in the aftermath of a penalty shootout defeat, to argue it had been one of United’s better recent performances. They’ve only lost two of their previous eight games. But it’s also just 3 March and United already have no chance of winning any domestic competition this season. Continue reading...

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A judge threw out Christina Haynes' claim for half of the west London family home she shared with Mark Austin, 71, before their split, saying the vow was an 'elaborate performance'.

Economics

The film’s five Academy Awards seen as act of normalisation by commentators in country still persecuting critics of its war on Ukraine• Anora dominates the Oscars as Mikey Madison named best actress• How Anora swept the OscarsIt was an unfamiliar sight for Russians watching state TV on Monday morning. For the first time since Vladimir Putin launched his full-scale invasion of Ukraine three years ago, the Oscars made the news.The state anchor devoted the tightly controlled news bulletin to Anora, the night’s runaway success, spotlighting its cast of Russian actors – chief among them best supporting actor nominee Yura Borisov, who earned global praise for his performance as a brutish yet unexpectedly sensitive Russian bodyguard. Continue reading...

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Rizzle Kicks' Jordan Stephens said that Jade Thirlwall 'didn't realise' a dangerous element about her BRITs performance, but the 'uncontrollable' singer couldn't be made to hold back in her show

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The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has released updated figures on the State Pension for the financial year 2025/26, as well as other benefit payments

Economics

Thanks to a goalkeeper they own, Bayern’s anniversary celebrations were able to be marked by a victoryLast Thursday FC Bayern celebrated 125 years of existence. When the team travelled to Stuttgart for the opening game of the Bundesliga the following night their travelling fans unfurled a glittering red tifo, composed of “27. Februar 1900” – the club’s birthdate – and the original club badge.Despite the sense of ceremony, which will continue with a series of commemorative events in the weeks to come, and the plethora of connections they share with Stuttgart, Bayern could not have expected quite the number of presents that came their way from the hosts. Stuttgart had been “clearly the better team in the first half-hour,” as Vincent Kompany put it. It was their best performance in weeks and yet it counted for nothing as they took a pistol to their collective foot in the second half. Less than a month ago, Sebastian Hoeness – just to remind, nephew of Uli and son of Dieter - and his si...

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A judge threw out Christina Haynes' claim for half of the west London family home she shared with Mark Austin, 71, before their split, saying the vow was an 'elaborate performance'.

Economics

Fifteen years since Microsoft’s motion-sensing gaming camera was released for the Xbox 360, artists, roboticists and more are still finding new ways to use itReleased in 2010 and bundled with the Xbox 360, the Kinect looked like the future – for a brief moment, at least. A camera that could detect your gestures and replicate them on-screen in a game, the Kinect allowed players to control video games with their bodies. It was initially a sensation, selling 1m units in its first 10 days; it remains the fastest-selling gaming peripheral ever.However, a lack of games, unreliable performance and a motion-control market already monopolised by the Nintendo Wii caused enthusiasm for the Kinect to quickly cool. Microsoft released a new version of the Kinect with the Xbox One in 2013, only for it to become an embarrassing flop; the Kinect line was unceremoniously discontinued in 2017. The Guardian reached out to multiple people involved in the development of the peripheral, all of whom declin...

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It is always a big summer at Man United but this is shaping up to be their worst season in 51 years and they are sailing close to the wind with financial fair play.

Sport

The money-saving incentive will support elderly customers who are looking to spread their pension amidst financial pressure.

Economics

Guardiola said the ball was “not proper” after his side’s win over Plymouth on Saturday.

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Many stars transformed their looks for the star-studded event at the Wallis Annenberg Centre for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills.

Society