9 h. ago ‘There were no warning signs’: what happens when your partner falls into the ‘manosphere’?

More and more men are being sucked into parts of the internet that circulate misogynist content, leaving their families to deal with the wreckageSamantha thought of her partner as the most progressive man she had ever had a relationship with. Her Swedish boyfriend seemed, to her, more feminist than many British men she had dated.“I never had to ask him to clear up,” she says. “All our labour was shared. He had done therapy. He was happy to talk about his emotions.” Continue reading...

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14 h. ago Ukraine ‘90%’ On Board with US Peace Deal; London Talks With Russia Possible Next Week

Ukraine ‘90%’ On Board with US Peace Deal; London Talks With Russia Possible Next Week  Kyiv Post

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28 h. ago Trump insists neither Russia nor Ukraine are ‘playing’ him as peace talks continue

‘There’s no one saying this can be done in 12 hours,’ Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said

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39 h. ago Rubio hints US may drop Ukraine peace talks as Lammy hails ‘shared commitment’

The US secretary of state said Washington may be ready to ‘move on’ if there is not progress on a peace deal in the coming days.

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48 h. ago French FM says Ukraine talks to continue in London next week

French FM says Ukraine talks to continue in London next week  AP News

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51 h. ago Macron hosts ‘excellent’ ceasefire talks with top US, European and Ukrainian officials

Senior diplomats set to meet again in London next week after ‘very productive’ Paris summit to revive stalled effortsSenior US, European and Ukrainian diplomats will meet again in London next week, the Élysée Palace has said, after what a French official described as an “excellent” day of talks in Paris aimed at reviving stalled ceasefire efforts.“We have started a positive process in which Europeans are a part,” the spokesperson said after the meetings attended by top British, French, German and Ukrainian officials as well as the US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, and Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff. Continue reading...

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60 h. ago Emmanuel Macron meets Marco Rubio and Steve Witkoff for talks on Ukraine – Europe live

French president welcomes US representatives as meeting to discuss Ukraine gets under way at Élysée palace in ParisFrench president Emmanuel Macron has just formally welcomed Rubio and Witkoff, accompanied by France’s foreign minister Jean-Noël Barrot.Their meeting is about to get under way, and the French presidency said that Macron spoke with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy just before meeting the US delegation. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Hungary ‘rapidly going in wrong direction’, EU lawmakers warn after visit – Europe live

Delegation of European parliament lawmakers raise concerns about ‘number of worrying developments’ concern country’s compliances with EU valuesUS state secretary Marco Rubio and White House envoy Steve Witkoff will visit France in the coming days, the French government’s spokesperson Sophie Primas confirmed.Politico and Le Monde earlier reported that the pair would come to Paris later this week with the intention of hosting high-level talks on Ukraine, Gaza, Iran, and trade. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Marco Rubio and Steve Witkoff to visit Paris for talks on Russian invasion of Ukraine, US confirms – Europe live

US state department says Rubio and Witkoff will have ‘talks with European counterparts’ on advancing Donald Trump’s plan to end Russian invasionUS state secretary Marco Rubio and White House envoy Steve Witkoff will visit France in the coming days, the French government’s spokesperson Sophie Primas confirmed.Politico and Le Monde earlier reported that the pair would come to Paris later this week with the intention of hosting high-level talks on Ukraine, Gaza, Iran, and trade. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Scots Army Major set to run iconic London Marathon with a fridge strapped to his back

Army Major Joss Mowforth, from Milngavie, East Dunbartonshire, is to take on the iconic London Marathon next week to raise cash for charity, all whilst carrying a huge fridge strapped to his back.

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3 d. ago Five things you didn’t know about Black British cultural history

From northern soul to rugby league beef, here’s what I learned while writing We Were ThereHello and welcome to The Long Wave. I’m Lanre Bakare and I usually cover arts and culture for the Guardian, but I’m taking over the newsletter this week to tell you about my new book, We Were There, a cultural history of Black Britain.It’s set between 1979 and 1990, covering the rise and premiership of Margaret Thatcher, the UK’s first female prime minister, whose divisive but transformative remodelling of Britain is still felt today – and within that political upheaval, race dominated the headlines. But it was also a time when modern Black British culture was forged. I’ll talk you through five things I learned from my research. Continue reading...

Culture

3 d. ago Birmingham bin strike cannot continue, council leader says ahead of fresh talks

Unite the union says if guarantees that no worker will lose money could be put into writing by Birmingham City Council, a deal could be closer.

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3 d. ago ‘Bleak Week’ Film Festival Goes Global, Expanding to 8 Cities Including London

‘Bleak Week’ Film Festival Goes Global, Expanding to 8 Cities Including London  SM Mirror

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4 d. ago Prince Harry current relationship with old man King Charles shown in three brutal words

Publicity shy Prince Harry did not meet his father last week when he was in London, before the King jetted off on a state visit to Italy and sources say their rift has widened

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4 d. ago American Cinematheque’s ‘Bleak Week’ Expands to Seven Cities Including London, Sets Special Guest Robert Eggers – Film News in Brief

American Cinematheque’s ‘Bleak Week’ Expands to Seven Cities Including London, Sets Special Guest Robert Eggers – Film News in Brief  Variety

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4 d. ago Week of reckoning for north London schools as fate of eight primaries to be decided

Hackney and Islington are set to decide the fates of a number of London primary schools next week

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4 d. ago Nato chief in surprise Ukraine visit as US fails to condemn Sumy attack – Europe live

Mark Rutte makes unannounced visit to Odesa and tells Zelenskyy that ‘Nato support is unwavering’The EU has said that “significant joint efforts will be needed” for a successful outcome to trade talks at the end of Donald Trump’s 90-day pause on tariffs.The European Commission, which handles trade policy for the 27 EU member states, was reporting back on a meeting between its lead trade official Maroš Šefčovič and US commerce secretary Howard Lutnick and US trade representative Jamieson Greer in Washington on Monday.The EU will continue to approach these talks in a constructive manner, with a view to identify areas of common interest. It is clear that significant joint efforts will be needed to achieve a successful outcome within the 90-day window.The EU is doing its part. Now it is necessary for the US to define its position. As with every negotiation this must be a two-way street... With both sides bringing something to the table.” Continue reading...

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4 d. ago A train from the UK to Italy? We've heard that one before, but I'm on board | Jonn Elledge

It’s a lot easier to tease new cross-Channel rail services than it is to actually start running trains. I’m crossing my fingers anywayBetween environmental breakdown, economic crisis and Donald Trump, it often feels like there’s precious little reason to feel hopeful these days. So how’s this for a reason to cheer up: Italian state railway company, Trenitalia, is planning to run trains through the Channel tunnel before the decade is out. It’s studying the option of direct trains from the UK to Italy, too. Eagle-eyed readers may note that those are two separate propositions.Trenitalia is no stranger to the British rail network: it already operates the C2C franchise, which connects London Fenchurch Street via south Essex to Southend. Last week the company announced a €1bn (£860m) plan to launch a new high-speed service connecting London and Paris by 2029, as a direct competitor to the long-established Eurostar. In addition, it’s reported to be “studying the possibility” of extending t...

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5 d. ago Hamas says it's sending a delegation to Qatar to continue Gaza ceasefire talks

A Hamas official says that the Palestinian militant group is sending a delegation to the Gulf Arab state of Qatar to continue the indirect ceasefire talks with Israel

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5 d. ago Fears Prince Harry could be penning a sequel to Spare focussing on his legal battle for security

The Duke of Sussex last week attended a hearing at the Royal Courts of Justice in London, where he claimed the removal of his security in the UK was a ploy to 'trap' him in the Royal Family.

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