13 m. ago Watch live: Trump and Putin hold crunch Ukraine summit in Alaska

Watch live as Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin hold “high stakes” talks on Ukraine in Alaska on Friday (15 August).

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25 m. ago Brooklyn Beckham 'heartbroken' over wife Nicola Peltz being 'painted as a viper'

EXCLUSIVE: Friends of David and Victoria's eldest son have hit out at criticism of Nicola Peltz as they fight back following the row over the couple's 'second wedding'

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47 m. ago Drunken couple told packed plane they were 'joining the mile high club' before romping loudly in the toilets

Appalled passengers onboard an EasyJet flight bound for Alicante from Luton on Friday night said that it was clear from the sounds coming from the toilets that the couple were fulfilling their X-rated vow.

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49 m. ago How Trump and Putin’s past meetings went as leaders attend crunch Ukraine summit

Donald Trump will host Vladimir Putin in Anchorage, Alaska, on Friday,15 August 2025 for their first face-to-face meeting since 2019.

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53 m. ago EuroMillions results LIVE: Lottery numbers for £201m draw on Friday, August 15

Live results checker for tonight's EuroMillions draw

Economics

64 m. ago Salford crisis deepens with Wakefield match cancelled over welfare concerns

Red Devils have only two senior players availableCOO Claire Bradbury accused ownership of misogynyThe crisis at Salford Red Devils has deepened on and off the field in the past 24 hours. On Thursday, their chief operating officer claimed she had resigned after the club’s ­ownership suggested she “sleep with someone at the RFL” to ­alleviate their financial issues and on Friday the club’s Super League game against Wakefield on Sunday was cancelled.The Red Devils have been embroiled in controversy for most of 2025, following a takeover by a consortium led by Dario Berta. Players and staff have repeatedly been paid late, most of their first-team squad have left and the club is in court next month over an unpaid tax bill of almost £700,000. Continue reading...

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74 m. ago Stay in an old sweet shop in one of Wales' most visited towns

The two-bedroom property has an open-plan living space, a patio and a warm welcome to your furry friends

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78 m. ago Men celebrate fourth anniversary of Taliban’s return to power in Afghanistan

Thousands gathered for Kabul ‘flower showers’ while women, banned from the events, staged protestsThousands of men gathered across Kabul on Friday to watch flowers being scattered from helicopters to mark the fourth anniversary of the Taliban’s return to power – a celebration that women were barred from attending.Three of the six “flower shower” locations were already off-limits to women, who have been prohibited from entering parks and recreational areas since November 2022. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Locks need urgent repair amid threat to future of Cambridge punting – Ed Davey

Sir Ed was speaking after he tried his hand at punting on Friday.

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1 hour ago Dango Ouattara: Brentford set to complete club record deal for Bournemouth forward

The Burkina Faso international travelled to London for a medical on Friday

Society

2 h. ago Fergie's mum was Prince Philip's lover: This cuckolding scandal claim is the talk of the Palace after Prince Andrew bombshells. Now one of the Duke's friends tells RICHARD KAY the inside story

Of all the jaw-dropping claims in Andrew Lownie's book about Prince Andrew, it is one of the most provocative.

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2 h. ago Parts of Manhattan covered in black smoke after apartment fire leads to massive emergency response

Three NYC firefighters sustained slight injuries Friday while containing a roof fire at a seven-story Upper East Side apartment building

Events

2 h. ago Taylor Swift and Blake Lively 'not speaking' as fans say singer's new song Ruin the Friendship targets actress

Taylor Swift has reportedly cut off communication with Blake Lively as she gears up to release a new album fans believe contains a diss track aimed at the actress, following a rocky turn in their friendship.

Events

2 h. ago Exactly how did the wings of two planes collide at Manchester Airport?

We take a detailed look at the incident on the airport taxiway on Friday morning

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2 h. ago Tropical storm turns into Hurricane Erin as it approaches Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands

Hurricane is predicted pick up steam toward Florida before veering away from the US mainlandA tropical storm sped up to become Hurricane Erin mid-morning on Friday, as it approached Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, bringing heavy rains that could cause flooding and landslides on its way to becoming a major Atlantic hurricane.The huge storm was swirling across the Caribbean and is ultimately expected to head towards Florida, picking up speed over warm ocean water, before ultimately veering away from the US mainland. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Inside Matthew Perry's dark final days: Top ketamine doctor reveals haunting truth about star's dangerous obsession with the drug

He was the Friend everyone wished they had - the one with the looks, the smarts and above all the sense of humour. Yet at Matthew Perry 's core there existed an aching loneliness.

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2 h. ago Friday night pub quiz: Test your general knowledge with these 20 questions

See how you fared in this week's leaderboard

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2 h. ago Man charged with attempted murder after 'gunshots fired' on Edinburgh street

Njanko Njie appeared at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Friday.

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2 h. ago Strictly pro Nadiya Bychkova is seen for first time since being hospitalised after horror fall as she arrives for rehearsals with this year's celebrities

The cast of Strictly 2025 were seen for the first time since the full line-up was announced as they headed to rehearse on Friday.

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2 h. ago Expedia discount codes for August 2025 – exclusive 6% off all hotels

Enjoy luxury travel at budget-friendly prices with an Expedia voucher code

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