74 m. ago NATO kicks off huge drill with 6,000 soldiers and missiles flying over European waters

NATO's most important integrated air and missile defence exercise is taking place in the North Atlantic, North Sea, and Norwegian Sea

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2 h. ago Ukraine drones target Moscow for second night in a row ahead of Putin’s war parade

Ukraine and Russia exchange drone fire as foreign leaders prepare to descend on Moscow for annual Victory Day commemorations

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2 h. ago ‘Blood timber’: western firms fuel conflict and ‘slavery’ in Colombia

Trade in uncertified hardwood illegally logged in Chocó rainforest and imported by US and Europe is financing paramilitaries, says Environmental Investigation AgencyThe Atrato River winds through the dense rainforest of Colombia’s Chocó region for nearly 400 miles (600km) before spilling into the Caribbean Sea. Some of these tropical forests are among the wettest on Earth. Their flooded lowlands and swollen rivers are so impenetrable they have acted as an evolutionary barrier, making Chocó a haven for rare and remarkable species found nowhere else on the planet.“We have so many animals that you won’t even know the names of many of them,” says María Mosquera, a community leader in the region, whose name has been changed to protect her identity. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Putin pal's WW3 threat as he 'can't wait' for troops to march through Europe

A close Putin ally and TV presenter said he was hopeful Russia would one day march through Europe alongside troops from China and North Korea in a chilling on-air message

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2 h. ago Manchester United XI vs Athletic Club: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup, injury latest for Europa League

Another potentially big injury is forcing Ruben Amorim into a rethink

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2 h. ago Germany’s Merz confirmed as chancellor in second parliamentary vote after first round shock defeat

New leader suffered a humiliating loss in the first round – falling six votes short of an absolute majority

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2 h. ago Killer fungus could infect millions in Europe due to climate change, experts warn

A Manchester scientist has warned that rising global temperatures could drive the spread of killer fungal infections

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2 h. ago Angry Aston Villa chiefs fume as Tottenham game moved by Premier League

Spurs pushed to move the game earlier to give equal rest time ahead of a potential Europa League final

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2 h. ago Nico Williams fires warning to Man United after Athletic Bilbao thrashing

Manchester United will play Athletic Bilbao in the Europa League semi-final second leg on Thursday night.

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2 h. ago Blackpool Pleasure Beach confirms when beloved ride will be re

The 'nostalgic fan favourite' will be ready to ride soon

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2 h. ago Amazon cuts price of lawn seed that grows 'beautiful grass' that's 'healthy and thick'

The seed is said to be coated in an aqua gel to help protect it from drying out

Society

2 h. ago The Isle of Mull: a guide to the island that’s fit for royalty

Kate and William celebrated their 14th wedding anniversary last week on the beautiful Isle of Mull, the second-largest island of the Inner Hebrides and fourth largest island in Scotland.

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3 h. ago Influencer sisters, 15 and 20, shot dead on beach as killers make jet ski getaway

Influencer duo Maria Beatriz dos Santos, 20, and Bianca dos Santos, 15, were brutally gunned down on a busy beach in Brazil - their attackers reportedly escaped via jet skis

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3 h. ago Why Friedrich Merz’s voting debacle could upset his ambitious plans for the EU

The voting fiasco has shaken the beginning of a leadership that was supposed to signal a new era of stability

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3 h. ago Manchester United vs Athletic Club: Europa League prediction, kick

Only a historic collapse will prevent Ruben Amorim & Co. reaching the Europa League final

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3 h. ago Nico Williams Athletic Bilbao injury latest ahead of Man United Europa League clash

Latest Manchester United news as Athletic Bilbao wait for news over Nico Williams' fitness ahead of the Europa League semi-final second leg at Old Trafford

Politics

3 h. ago VE Day 80: Remembering Linlithgow's Munitionettes – The unsung heroes of victory

As we mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, our thoughts naturally turn to the immense sacrifices made across the nation and the world to secure peace. We remember the soldiers on the front lines, the leaders who navigated treacherous times, and the collective relief that swept across the continent. But VE Day is also a moment to reflect on the often-unsung heroes whose contributions, far from the battlefields, were just as vital to that hard-won victory. In my constituency, we have a powerful story of such heroism – the story of the Linlithgow Munitionettes.

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3 h. ago Who could be the new Pope? The cardinals in the running ahead of the Conclave

Four frontrunners have emerged as the most likely contenders known as papabile to succeed Pope Francis but at least a dozen others are in strong contention

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3 h. ago Will Ukraine attack Putin's Victory Day parade? Zelensky warns Moscow showpiece 'may not be safe', fires drones at the capital and restarts Kursk offensive in days before Kremlin celebrations

If Vladimir Putin gets his way, May 9 will be a beautiful day of pomp, circumstance and patriotism as Russia celebrates the Soviet Union's triumph over Nazi Germany

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3 h. ago Premier League promise over FA Cup final broken due to Man Utd and Tottenham

A promise was made for no Premier League games to be scheduled the night before this season's FA Cup final but that has now been broken owing to Manchester United and Tottenham's European hopes

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