2 h. ago NATO alarm as Putin spotted massing Russian troops on ANOTHER European border

Experts warn that Moscow is expanding its military footprint across northwestern Russia - suggesting a calculated effort to bolster the region following Finland and Sweden's recent accession to NATO

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2 h. ago Hamas frees last living US citizen held in Gaza in what Trump calls a ‘good faith step’

American soldier Edan Alexander meets family at Israel border after masked fighters hand him over to Red Cross Hamas has freed the last living US citizen it held in Gaza, soldier Edan Alexander, in a unilateral move Donald Trump described as a “good faith step” towards ending the war and bringing home all remaining hostages.The release of 20-year-old Alexander, a dual national serving in the Israel Defense Forces who spent 584 days in captivity after he was seized from his base on 7 October 2023, was agreed with little Israeli involvement beyond practical coordination on the ground. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Warning issued to paddleboarders after busy weekend for coastguards

Coastguards are urging people out at sea to be aware that conditions can 'change quickly'

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3 h. ago British father, 46, tried to save his son, 17, before both drowned off coast of Australian tourist hotspot

Robin Reed, 46, and Owen, 17, were at the Great Barrier Reef in water 'no deeper than waist height' when the tragedy unfolded.

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3 h. ago Deadly listeria bacteria found in Spar chicken as supermarket giant issues urgent warning

Spar is recalling several of its chicken products after listeria was found in the food; a deadly bacteria that can cause diarrhoea, vomiting, and even meningitis

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3 h. ago Scientists reveal exact date universe will end: 'Sooner than we feared'

Scientists have discovered that the universe is decaying much faster than they thought, and have pinpointed exactly when it will perish.

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3 h. ago Mexican governor says Trump revoked her tourist visa preventing her from traveling to the US

Baja California state Governor Marina del Pilar Avila says she and husband Carlos Torres Torres had visas revoked

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3 h. ago Vladimir Putin issued peace talks warning as European foreign leaders meet in London

Ukraine's allies on Monday joined together to pile pressure on Russian President Putin, calling on him to show "without delay” he is willing to broker peace in Ukraine

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3 h. ago 6 Bulgarians convicted in UK of spying for Russia get prison terms up to nearly 11 years

Six Bulgarian nationals have been sentenced in a London court to up to nearly 11 years in prison for spying for Russia

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4 h. ago When warm and sunny weather is set to return to Wales following rain and thunderstorms

The sunshine will soon be making a quick return after a yellow weather warning has been issued for Wales

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4 h. ago 'My daughter, 8, had diarrhoea after parasite outbreak at UK tourist attraction

Public health officials are examining cases of cryptosporidium linked to contact with animals at a Welsh farm's calf and lamb feeding sessions - with 16 people hospitalised so far

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4 h. ago London thunderstorm rocks city with 'super loud' thunder and lightning despite blue skies

Parts of the UK are facing thunderstorms with people caught out by the sudden sounds of crashing thunder this evening and a yellow weather warning is in place until 10pm

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4 h. ago Diddy list of accomplices will be named and shamed as prosecutor warns 'he didn't act alone': Live updates

Opening statements in Sean ' Diddy ' Combs sex-trafficking trial in Manhattan federal court will happen on Monday after jury selection was delayed.

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5 h. ago Gay adult star 'photoshopped into Russian uniform' on Ukraine war memorial

Photos of what appear to be deceased US adult star William Herrington have turned up on a mosaic commissioned to celebrate Russia's 80th anniversary defeat of the Nazis

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5 h. ago Downing Street issues statement responding to 'desperate' Russia claims about drugs on leaders' train

The claims have been branded "fake news" by the Prime Minister's spokesperson

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5 h. ago PIP cuts could devastate lives of 'horrified' claimants, Labour MP warns

Labour MP Imran Hussain told Work and Pensions Secretary the planned cuts to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) benefits could 'devastate lives' of claimants

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5 h. ago Met Office warns of 'warm and humid' as thunderstorm alert in place

A thunderstorm warning has been issued across parts of the UK on Monday, May 12

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5 h. ago No 10 hits out at ‘desperate’ Russia after claims about drugs on leaders’ train

False claims about cocaine being on the table as Sir Keir Starmer met the French and German leaders were dismissed as ‘fake news’.

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5 h. ago Russian spy ring operating on ‘industrial scale’ from British seaside guesthouse jailed for total of 50 years

The six-strong cell of Bulgarian nationals spent almost three years passing secrets to Russia

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5 h. ago Immigration crackdown a 'guillotine' on care sector that will see homes close, industry warns

It follows announcements from the UK Government on Monday

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