5 h. ago Europe live: Russia claims it is ‘ready’ for Ukraine talks but demands recognition of occupied territories

Comments from foreign minister Sergei Lavrov about ‘ownership’ follow suggestions from Trump that Ukraine could cede CrimeaIn other European developments over the weekend, the National Rally leader Jordan Bardella said he would be ready to step in as the French far-right’s presidential candidate in 2027 if Marine Le Pen is ultimately barred from running.Le Pen was handed a five-year public office ban after a court found her and some members of her party guilty in March of misappropriation of funds. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago How to track a London Marathon 2025 runner: Follow the race with the official app and other services like Strava

How to track a London Marathon 2025 runner: Follow the race with the official app and other services like Strava  TechRadar

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3 d. ago Milton Keynes rail station knifeman died in suspected 'suicide by cop': Cannabis

An investigation into the incident has revealed that police had been alerted by David Joyce, 38, who was later shot dead after running at officers with a 12cm steak knife.

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3 d. ago Man shot dead by police after he ran at them with a knife rang them HIMSELF and reported 'there is a man with a gun down at the train station in Milton Keynes'

An investigation into the incident has revealed that police had been alerted by David Joyce, 38, who was later shot dead after running at officers with a 12cm steak knife.

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3 d. ago Elon Musk’s xAI accused of pollution over Memphis supercomputer

Hearing scheduled for Friday as residents say AI company has distributed leaflets that downplay pollution dangersElon Musk’s artificial intelligence company is stirring controversy in Memphis, Tennessee. That’s where he’s building a massive supercomputer to power his company xAI. Community residents and environmental activists say that since the supercomputer was fired up last summer it has become one of the biggest air polluters in the county. But some local officials have championed the billionaire, saying he’s investing in Memphis.The first public hearing with the health department is scheduled for Friday, where county officials will hear from all sides of the debate. In the run-up to the hearing, secretive fliers claiming xAI has low emissions were sent to residents of historically Black neighborhoods; at the same time, environmental groups have been amassing data about how much pollution the AI company is likely generating. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Football enthusiasts propose rule revamps such as adding in 'kick

A survey of football fans has revealed the top 20 rules that they would change if given the chance, including the scrapping of the Europa Conference League on TV

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4 d. ago Workers could get a £1,000 pension boost as DWP proposes new rule for providers

Millions of workers are missing out on their hard-earned pension savings

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6 d. ago Moment banned driver ploughs into three police cars and nearly runs over officers in escape bid

Dramatic bodycam footage captured prolific offender Shaheeb Hussain behind the wheel of a VW Scirocco as he tried to evade capture in Birmingham.

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7 d. ago The Guardian view on a new deal for travel in Europe: bring back student exchanges | Editorial

The EU is expected to push for special youth visas at next month’s summit. Sir Keir Starmer should say yesStrong hints that a rebranded “youth opportunity scheme” will top the EU’s wishlist at next month’s EU-UK summit are good news for anyone who regrets the diminished travel opportunities that were one result of Brexit. Rising expectations of new European train routes – possibly including direct trains from London to Italy – can only add to the appeal of a potential rule change.There were more consequential impacts of Brexit than restrictions on travel. The disruption of trade, which is predicted by the Office for Budget Responsibility to cause a 4% reduction in long-run productivity, is far more significant economically. Drug shortages continue to create risks to people’s health, and cause problems for doctors and pharmacists. Cancer research and trials have also been badly affected, according to a new report, because of the increased difficulty of attracting scientists and fundi...

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1 week ago Great Manchester Run 2025: local Olympic champion named as official starter

"Running in Manchester runs in my blood"

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1 week ago Trump’s pick to run the critical DC attorney’s office has appeared on Russian state media over 150 times: report

Ed Martin reportedly appeared on RT and Sputnik from August 2016 through April 2024

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1 week ago Proposed rule change on endangered species triggers alarm for environmentalists

The Trump administration plans to rewrite part of the Endangered Species Act that prohibits harming the habitats of endangered and threatened species

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1 week ago Trump administration is working to end habitat protections for endangered animals, environmental groups say

Environmentalists claim a proposed White House rule is an ‘invitation to drive America’s most imperiled wildlife closer to extinction’

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1 week ago Ecuador’s VP accuses president of ‘violating democracy’ in election win

Verónica Abad claims Daniel Noboa, her former running mate, used state power to tilt the voteEcuador’s vice-president, Verónica Abad, has accused the country’s president – her former running mate Daniel Noboa – of “violating the democratic code” by using the state apparatus to gain an advantage over the other candidates in the country’s runoff election. In Sunday’s vote, the rightwing incumbent defeated the leftist Luisa González by a considerable margin after narrowly beating her in the first round.Although Abad said she did not support the opposition’s claim that electoral fraud occurred during the vote, she argued that the election was unfair because Noboa refused to step down from office while running – as required by the constitution. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Dramatic CCTV shows moment masked killer shoots gangster outside café in gangland attack

A British fugitive is being hunted by police over the murder of Izzet Eren in Moldova as officers release shocking film of the killer running away with a pistol as terrified bystanders look on

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2 w. ago Weezer bassist Scott Shriner’s wife held on $1M bail after cops say she pointed a gun at LAPD officers following frantic car chase

Police officers were reportedly pursuing suspects in a hit-and-run when the incident occurred

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2 w. ago Weezer bassist’s wife shot by LA police and booked for attempted murder

Jillian Lauren treated for non-life-threatening wound after incident where officers searched for hit-and-run suspectsWeezer bassist Scott Shriner’s wife was shot by police on Monday as officers searched for hit-and-run suspects in her Los Angeles neighborhood.Jillian Lauren, 51, was treated for a non-life-threatening gunshot wound at a local hospital after the incident, but later booked for attempted murder, according to Los Angeles police. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Weezer bassist’s wife shot by LA police and charged with attempted murder

Jillian Lauren treated for non-life-threatening wound after incident where officers searched for hit-and-run suspectsWeezer bassist Scott Shriner’s wife was shot by police on Monday as officers searched for hit-and-run suspects in her Los Angeles neighborhood.Jillian Lauren, 51, was treated for a non-life-threatening gunshot wound at a local hospital after the incident, but later charged with attempted murder, according to Los Angeles police. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Weezer bassist Scott Shriner’s wife shot by police and booked for attempted murder

Police officers were reportedly pursuing suspects in a hit-and-run when the incident occurred

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3 w. ago Marine Le Pen ruling is fuel for the global right’s attacks on court authority

Rightwing and populist leaders are seizing on conviction to push narrative they are being silenced – but legal experts disagreeThe three-word message, launched minutes after the verdict came in, was succinct in its solidarity. “Je suis Marine!” Hungary’s Viktor Orbán posted on social media after France’s far-right leader, Marine Le Pen, was found guilty of embezzling European parliament funds and barred immediately from running for public office.Messages soon came tumbling in from Brazil to Belgium, hinting at how rightwing nationalist and populist leaders had seized on the ruling to push their own narrative. Continue reading...

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