17 m. ago UK households asked to clear their windowsills until November because of Google

360 views allow thieves to assess entry points and blind spots, so it's crucial that property owners protect their property

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19 m. ago Voices: So the economy isn’t shrinking but when will we feel any benefit, chancellor?

A 0.3 per cent rise in GDP is an unexpected filip for Rachel Reeves at the end of her first year in charge of the British economy, which is now the strongest in the G7 – but it could be bad news for those hoping to get a new mortgage, says James Moore

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35 m. ago Roy Keane’s telling reaction to Ian Wright’s Arsenal prediction with three problems fixed

Arsenal faced a myriad of issues last season as they finished behind champions Liverpool, but with their problems now supposedly addressed, Ian Wright and Roy Keane have talked up the club's title chances

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40 m. ago Travel warning for Brits who have phone power banks in hand luggage

Playing on your phone, laptop or tablet is a solid option, but that requires electricity. And most planes don't provide charging points for each passenger. Which is why a power bank is a great solution

Events

43 m. ago Casino owner Rank Group set for profit boost from gambling reforms

It came as the firm behind Grosvenor casinos reported a significant jump in profits for the past year.

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53 m. ago The unglamorous strength and conditioning technique used by Dillian Whyte that delivers result

Run up a steep hill as fast as you can. Walk back to the bottom then do it again, and again, and again. Most boxers understand that, if you can commit to doing this on a semi-regular basis, chances are you will be incredibly fit.

Science

83 m. ago Met Office tells Brits to get emergency kit ready in 11 'danger to life' areas

The Met Office has issued yellow thunderstorm warnings for 11 areas and told people they might want to prepare an 'emergency' kit in case of flooding

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1 hour ago Michael Phelps launches scathing attack on ‘failing’ USA Swimming

Olympic champion writes lengthy Instagram postAmerican says he would hesitate to let sons competeMichael Phelps has launched a scathing attack on USA Swimming’s leadership, with the 23-times Olympic gold medallist branding the body weak and demanding sweeping reforms after what he sees as years of organizational decline.“I’ve watched too many teammates struggle to compete in a sport they love without the support they need,” Phelps, who retired from competitive swimming in 2016, wrote in a lengthy Instagram post. “I’ve also seen the sport struggle to return its membership numbers to pre-pandemic levels, and I’m done pretending this system works just because it produces medals. Continue reading...

Events

2 h. ago Vladimir Putin praises ‘sincere efforts’ from US administration to end Ukraine war – Europe live

Russian president holds meeting with top officials as he prepares to meet US president at 11.30am local time in Anchorage, Alaska, on Friday 15 Augustin BerlinGerman chancellor Friedrich Merz’s stab at heading up Ukraine diplomacy has received measured praise at home, with a perception that Donald Trump’s declarations after Wednesday’s video conference sounded slightly less alarming to European ears than before. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Things to do in London this weekend, from Chance the Rapper's comeback to a once

Josh Barrie picks the very best of what to do in the capital this weekend

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2 h. ago Scot, 12, named on Time’s first Girls of the Year list after homelessness design

Rebecca Young, from Glasgow, designed a solar-powered backpack with an electric blanket inside to help homeless people.

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2 h. ago Chancellor Rachel Reeves confronted over Budget tax rises as new figures released

Chancellor Rachel Reeves declined to be drawn on any tax hikes ahead of the autumn Budget amid reports officials are looking at changes to inheritance taxes

Economics

2 h. ago Cillian Murphy debuts striking new look as he transforms into struggling headteacher in first trailer for Netflix film that 'broke his heart'

The Peaky Blinders and Oppenheimer star is taking on one of his most compelling roles to date as the principal teacher of a last-chance reform school.

Events

3 h. ago Trump and Putin to have one on one meeting before wider meeting with delegations, says Kremlin – Europe live

US and Russian presidents to meet at 11.30am local time in Anchorage, Alaska, on Friday 15 Augustin BerlinGerman chancellor Friedrich Merz’s stab at heading up Ukraine diplomacy has received measured praise at home, with a perception that Donald Trump’s declarations after Wednesday’s video conference sounded slightly less alarming to European ears than before. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago AI boom helps Apple’s biggest supplier earn more from servers than smartphones

Figures mark a milestone for contract electronics maker Foxconn

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3 h. ago Democrats can win in 2028. But we need to oust corporate candidates first | Alexandra Rojas

They need a new generation of leaders with fresh faces and bold ideas, unbought by corporate Super Pacs and billionaire donorsIf the Democratic party wants to win back power in 2028, then look no further than the 2026 election cycle as the most important moment to focus on.It is not three years from now when working class voters will decide, like they did in November, whether they still believe the Democratic party isn’t fighting for their interests – it’s the next 12 months. And to make it abundantly clear, it is not going to be the same 257 Democrats that are in Congress today that will deliver Democrats their majority. That’s why a robust, active, and exciting Democratic primary process in districts across the country is a necessary prerequisite to Democrats winning in 2026, let alone 2028.Alexandra Rojas is the executive director of Justice Democrats Continue reading...

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4 h. ago BBC Strictly star Nadiya Bychkova confirms 2025 series status after 'scary' fall in training

Strictly Come Dancing professional Nadiya Bychkova has confirmed she will be "ready to shine and sparkle" on the new series of the BBC show after a "scary" fall in training

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4 h. ago Starmer welcomes Zelensky at Downing Street ahead of Trump meeting with Putin

The Prime Minister’s meeting with the Ukrainian president comes after he said Britain stands ready to ‘increase pressure’ on Russia if necessary

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4 h. ago Tony Adams urges Mikel Arteta to strip Martin Odegaard of captaincy in brutal assessment

Martin Odegaard has been Arsenal captain for the last three years but Mikel Arteta has now been told to make a change with the Norwegian’s successor having already been picked out

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4 h. ago No cars available for full Electric Car Grant nearly a month after launch

Scheme aims to reduce the cost of electric cars priced under £37,000.

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