54 m. ago Unity is desperately needed, but the EU prefers turf wars to facing down Russia | Paul Taylor

Failure to agree a common defence strategy risks emboldening Vladimir Putin. The squabbles have to stopThe closer Russia’s hybrid war comes to European capitals, the less EU leaders seem able to agree on how to respond. That, at least, was the worrying impression left by a dissonant EU summit in Copenhagen. Summoned last week to build consensus on the top priorities for European rearmament, the meeting was an embarrassing display of the turf wars, political squabbles and hidden agendas that are plaguing attempts to build a coherent European defence. Leaders quarrelled not only about who should be in charge of Europe’s military buildup but also about how to fund Ukraine’s continued resistance against Russian aggression, and how to advance Kyiv’s bid for EU membership.They voiced alarm at repeated breaches of their airspace by drones buzzing European airports and military bases, and Russian fighter jets violating their borders but appeared unsure how to react. Shoot them down? Escort ...

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54 m. ago Weather maps show 0C freeze set to grip Brits as Arctic blast grips UK

Weather maps show that parts of northern Britain may see temperatures struggle to get above freezing towards the end of the month, meanwhile the rest of the country will be in single digits

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1 hour ago World's best hotels are named including three stunning UK escapes

Staycations in the UK are booming, and it's no wonder as three hotels in the UK have been named among the best in the world - and they are easy to access for Brits looking for a relaxing break

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3 h. ago Reality TV star Georgia Harrison to be honoured at Windsor Castle

Georgia Harrison will be honoured for services to tackling online privacy and cyber crime awareness.

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3 h. ago Black Britons 'should be paid slavery reparations', Sir Lenny Henry says

Sir Lenny Henry - who has co-written a book on the subject, The Big Payback - has outlined the reasons why black people living in Britain and not just the states should receive compensation.

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3 h. ago The ultimate XI of odious Aussies that England fans love to hate: The crying cheat, the umpire's worst nightmare, a chucker, a bloodthirsty nemesis and so many foul

With the Ashes looming, Daily Mail Sport delves deep into the unique, long and sometimes ugly Australia-England cricketing rivalry to bring you a team of villains from Down Under.

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4 h. ago British father who was climbing Mount Everest in memory of his late daughter as killer snowstorm hit tells of moment weather 'got pretty hairy'

Rob Mason, embarked on the dangerous expedition to raise money for a charity in memory of his daughter Kezia.

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4 h. ago History's full of 'queer' heroes without a museum having to pretend Nelson was gay, says A.N. WILSON

Why do we go to art galleries? The obvious answer, of course, is that we go to look at paintings and sculptures. But those who run them seem to think it is to be taught their own weird view of history.

Culture

4 h. ago Ten Scottish hotels named among best in UK – from plush city centre spots to picturesque hidden gems

TEN Scottish hotels have been named among the best across the UK - and it includes everything from plush city centre spots to picturesque hidden gems. Scotland is home to several wonderful locations with gorgeous landscapes that are also quirky and steeped in history, so it’s no wonder that many receive nationwide attention. A new study has found that a...

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4 h. ago QUENTIN LETTS: As Bobby J held the wig, one almost expected it to bite him back, like Rod Hull's Emu

After stern words about the 'anti-British' attorney general Lord Hermer, Mr Jenrick turned to the audience and said, 'now you might be wondering what I have in this box'.

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4 h. ago Uncomfortable questions about the British teen who was freed from Dubai jail only to die in police chase... and his disturbing links to deadly gang

Three months after being pardoned by the ruler of Dubai for having sex with a teenage girl during a holiday romance, Marcus Fakana found himself in a BMW in the early hours of Friday morning.

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4 h. ago The Albanian fugitives roaming Britain's streets: 'Gun trafficker' tried to smuggle arms into UK is granted bail

EXCLUSIVE: Alban Gjidiaj, 28, is wanted by prosecutors in his home country in connection with an alleged plot to smuggle a terrifying haul of weapons and ammunition from Albania to the UK.

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5 h. ago Brit faces 20 years in Spanish jail for 'Netflix thriller' murder: Pilot goes to man's home for sex

Aaron Rainbow, 50, flew into Barcelona and hooked up with Oscar Tornero Rovira, 38, who took him back to his place for a six-hour drug-fuelled marathon sex session.

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5 h. ago The meaning behind Cruz Beckham's bizarre frog clogs: Budding musician leaves a trail of toad

However while the youngest Beckham son's bold fashion choice may have appeared out of the blue, it seems instead he could be hinting at his upcoming music venture.

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5 h. ago How M&S became cool: Whisper it, but the formerly frumpy store is now the go

In years gone by, the British retailer famously attracted OAPs who paid little to no attention to trends and simply longed for comfortable and practical styles.

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5 h. ago Do you have one of these gathering dust in your attic? Experts reveal the forgotten gadgets that could be worth a fortune

Brits are sitting on a hidden goldmine of old forgotten tech devices that may be gathering dust in the attic, according to a new report from Gumtree.

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5 h. ago Dolly Parton's sister asks for prayers for music icon, 79, amid mystery health battle

Dolly Parton's family is asking fans to send love and prayers as the country music legend deals with a mysterious health issue.

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5 h. ago Average UK worker would need to save 52 years of earnings to be wealthy

The average Brit would need to work for over half a century with no outgoings to move into the wealthiest bracket, according to analysts

Economics

5 h. ago UK’s housing crisis laid bare as record number of homeless people – including 11 children – died last year

Eleven children – including four under the age of one – died while homeless last year, data from The Museum of Homelessness found

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5 h. ago ITV Win Win to give away biggest prize in British TV history

Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins' new ITV show Win Win is set to make history this weekend as one lucky winner will walk away with the biggest prize in British TV history

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