68 m. ago Flight evacuating British nationals from Israel has departed, says Foreign Office – UK politics live

Foreign secretary David Lammy says further flights will follow in the coming daysBy the way, if you actually wanted to read the Modern Industrial Strategy document published by the government today, you can find it here.The government has just pushed out a joint statement from business leaders welcoming it, which says:The Industrial Strategy launched today marks a significant step forward and a valuable opportunity for the business community to rally behind a new vision for the UK – boosting confidence, sentiment, and enthusiasm for investment.From start-ups and small businesses to large corporates, businesses need a more attractive, stable environment that enables faster, easier, and more certain investment decisions.For too long high electricity costs have held back British businesses, as a result of our reliance on gas sold on volatile international markets.As part of our modern industrial strategy we’re unlocking the potential of British industry by slashing industrial electrici...

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69 m. ago Briton injured in Iran missile attacks as first evacuation flight from Israel takes off

Around 1,000 British nationals have requested seats on evacuation flights out of Israel as Lammy warned the Middle East faces a ‘perilous moment’

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77 m. ago Russian agent 'plotted to assassinate Zelensky with sniper rifle or drone strike at Polish airport', Ukrainian security chief reveals

The head of Ukraine's security services (SBU) Vasyl Malyuk told reporters in Kyiv today that a Polish military veteran had planned to kill Zelensky at Rzeszów Airport before his plane took off for London

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80 m. ago RAF airlifts 63 British nationals out of Israel to Cyprus amid growing conflict with Iran

Foreign Secretary David Lammy said an RAF flight was en route to Cyprus and more would follow in the coming days.

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91 m. ago Sky News anchor Dermot Murnaghan's life away from the camera after devastating diagnosis

Sky News anchor, Dermot Murnaghan, took to social media on Monday to confirm the sad news that he has been diagnosed with stage four advanced prostate cancer

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98 m. ago Trump used Steve Bannon lunch and ‘two weeks’ statement as distractions ahead of Iran bombings: report

Breaking bread with populist firebrand was seen as a move away from military action at the time

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1 hour ago Voices: This is a good moment for Israel to be magnanimous and stop the war with Iran

In tandem with the US military, Israel has dealt Iran a heavy blow. Rather than risk reprisal attacks and further escalation across the Middle East, it should take the win and declare a ceasefire – but it will have to make the first move, says Alon Pinkas

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1 hour ago Seven adopted dogs on their way to their forever homes are killed after vehicle transporting them bursts into flames

A van carrying 11 dogs rescued and rehabilitated by Cypress Lucky Mutt Rescue in Texas was en route to New York to meet their new families when the vehicle caught fire.

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1 hour ago British national injured in Israel after wave of strikes in Middle East, David Lammy says

Foreign Secretary David Lammy also told MPs the first RAF evacuation flight of 63 vulnerable British nationals left Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport for Cyprus earlier on Monday

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2 h. ago Airline cancels all flights to and from some major destinations due to conflict

Several major airlines across the globe have pulled services taking travellers to major holiday hotspots across the Middle East due to the escalating tensions between Israel and Iran

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2 h. ago Goldman Sachs warns Brent crude could hit $100 per barrel if strait of Hormuz is disrupted; Trump demands cheaper oil – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsThe strait of Hormuz: what is it, and why does it matter to global trade?Price of oil could spike after Iran’s parliament votes to close key shipping routeThe eurozone economy has continued to flirt with stagnation this month, with little growth in its key sectors.The latest survey of purchasing managers across the euro area, just released by S&P Global, shows that the eurozone services sector is stalling this month, while factory growth slowed.“The eurozone economy is struggling to gain momentum. For six months now, growth has been minimal, with activity in the service sector stagnating and manufacturing output rising only moderately.In Germany, there are signs of a cautious improvement in the situation, but France continues to drag its feet. The momentum evident in the official growth figure of 0.6 percent for the first quarter is unlikely to have carried over into the second quarter, especially since special factors su...

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2 h. ago British grandfather drowns in Florida off beach 'with no safety flags'

Mark Gosling got caught in a riptide

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2 h. ago The largest digital camera ever built has released its first glamour shots of the universe

The largest digital camera ever built has released its first glamour shots of the universe

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2 h. ago 'I checked out footage on my Ring doorbell and was disturbed by what I saw'

A woman has said she was left feeling disturbed after checking out the footage on her Ring doorbell camera. She's had quite a lot of unwanted behaviour on her property

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2 h. ago Entire flight cabin crew suspended after passenger makes shock discovery

Garuda Indonesia has launched an investigation into the shocking incident - with the airline confirming all crew members on duty had been suspended while enquiries are carried out

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3 h. ago Woman checks Ring doorbell camera and feels 'sketched out' by movement in garden

A woman has shared her frustration at people using her lawn as a 'cut through' - and she's done something about it. But the behaviour she's spotted has left her feeling unnerved

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3 h. ago Militarized LA: troops here to stay as Trump doubles down on deployments

Dust settles after impassioned protests but military presence unnerves California leaders – and threatens to inflame already tense situationShortly before last November’s presidential election, before anyone could envision him defying his “America first” political base and launching a bombing raid on Iran, Donald Trump offered a preview of how and why he would want to deploy the military on US soil.It was, the president said, to deal with “the enemy within”. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago The strait of Hormuz: how could Iran close it and why does it matter to global trade?

Iran’s parliament approved a measure to close the vital global trade route, through which more than a fifth of the world’s oil supply passes through dailyTrump floats regime change in Iran – follow it livePresident Donald Trump’s unprecedented decision to bomb three Iranian nuclear sites has deepened fears of a widening conflict in the Middle East.Joining Israel in the biggest western military action against the Islamic Republic since its 1979 revolution, the world is now bracing for Iran’s response. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Parents urged to choose this aeroplane seat for children on next flight

Flying anywhere on holiday can be a worry for some, especially when you have children as part of your party, but this expert has reassuring advice for any concerned parents

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3 h. ago Said Hamulic to Dundee United transfer stalls as Toulouse striker told to u

The hitman made the first flight to London on Sunday but was then told to U-turn and head home

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