85 m. ago Release of Ukrainian prisoners in Russia key to any peace deal, rights groups say

Kyiv-based Centre for Civil Liberties says tortured inmates bypassed amid focus on territory and security guaranteesUkrainian and Russian civil society leaders have called for the unconditional release of thousands of Ukrainian civilians being held in Russian captivity, pushing for world leaders to make it a central part of any peace deal.Oleksandra Matviichuk, head of the Kyiv-based Centre for Civil Liberties, which won the 2022 Nobel peace prize, said most of the discussion on ending the conflict, led by Donald Trump’s administration, focused solely on territories and potential security guarantees. Continue reading...

Economics

85 m. ago DWP issues update on calls to scrap planned cuts to disability benefits

Titled "Protect Disabled people who cannot work from planned cuts to benefits", the petition called for the government to scrap its proposed plans for the disability benefit PIP and the health element to Universal Credit

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85 m. ago European city frozen in time where dark tourists descend every year

This ancient city has become such a holiday hotspot that tourist numbers had to be capped at 20,000 a day. Still, millions flock to see this remarkable ruins of this once thriving Roman town

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1 hour ago Sextortion gangs using AI porn fakes to target rising number of Scots victims

Advice Direct Scotland has warned of the growing threat of online scammers using artificial intelligence to make fake nudes of potential targets, as thousands fall victim to sex scams.

Events

2 h. ago Drivers warned over car check that could stop you breaking down in the heat

The weather is slowly but surely heating up in the UK; however, with the rise in temperatures, experts are urging Brits to check their batteries to avoid rendering them useless

Events

2 h. ago Trump administration issues stark warning of 'consequences' to Iran amid WW3 fears

Iran will 'pay the CONSEQUENCE at the time and place of our choosing', warned US defence secretary Pete Hegseth in a post on X - 'you were warned', Hegseth said

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3 h. ago The attack on Zamzam refugee camp and what it means for the Sudan war

Guardian journalist Kaamil Ahmed reports on the devastating assault by the Rapid Support Forces on the camp in Darfur and what it tells us about the group’s plans in Sudan’s civil warZamzam, in Darfur, has been a place of refuge for decades. A sprawling camp in western Sudan, some have estimated that it houses up to 700,000 people – a place of relative safety from the violence that has engulfed the region over the last 20 years.It was also one of the last holdouts in Darfur, one of the few places in the region not yet under the control of the Rapid Support Forces. The paramilitary group has fought a devastating civil war with the Sudanese army since April 2023. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Boy, 8, found dead in bedroom on his birthday after 'most tragic' accident as mum issues warning

Tragedy struck a young lad on his birthday when he was found collapsed - Joshua Dunbar was found with a helium balloon over his head and his mum has now issued a warning

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3 h. ago Trump on tariff deals at town hall: ‘I’m in less of a hurry than you’

The president appeared to row back on claims he had already made agreements with hundreds of countries, downgrading them to just a handful of ‘potential deals’

Economics

4 h. ago Major UK brewery closes after 40 years as Covid and tax hikes take their toll

Exmoor Ales, which has been based in Wiveliscombe, Somerset, since 1979, has been forced to outsource its brewing operations to a facility in Surrey amid the ongoing impact of the coronavirus pandemic

Politics

4 h. ago Drax takes ancient trees from near my Carolina home and burns them 4,000 miles away. This greenwashing scandal utterly shames Britain

There will be plenty of backslapping among the highly paid executives of Drax, Britain's biggest power station, at today's AGM held in the shadow of St Paul's Cathedral.

Events

5 h. ago Liverpool given reality check over transfer plan for Mo Salah successor

Brentford star Bryan Mbeumo has been one of the stars of the Premier League season this term and has a number of clubs including Liverpool and Arsenal chasing his services ahead of the summer

Politics

5 h. ago Trump campaign chief claims he visited Australia to advise Liberals at start of election campaign

Exclusive: Chris LaCivita, Trump’s presidential campaign co-manager, tells undercover reporters he advised on ‘structural issues’ related to Peter Dutton; the Coalition denies LaCivita was involved in campaign in any waySee all our Australia 2025 election coverageOne of the architects of Donald Trump’s 2024 victory claims he made an unpublicised visit to Australia to advise the Liberal party about “structural issues” related to Peter Dutton ahead of the federal election.The veteran Republican strategist Chris LaCivita told undercover reporters posing as prospective clients for political consulting work he was working as a private consultant on the visit to Australia, not in an official capacity or as an adviser to the US president. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Meta beats expectations and boosts spending as it shrugs off tariff impact

Zuckerberg says tech giant is ‘well positioned’ despite drop-off in revenue from Chinese advertisers

Economics

6 h. ago Top business award for London Stock Exchange chief executive

Dame Julia Hoggett was praised for her leadership and impact in financial services as she was named winner of the Veuve Clicquot Bold Woman Award.

Events

6 h. ago RAF veteran issues 'never again' plea to young Brits ahead of VE Day

RAF veteran Dennis Bishop, 99, made an impassioned plea to Britain's next generation today ahead of Monday's historic VE Day fly past

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6 h. ago VE Day 2025: 50,000 kids write heartwarming letters to veterans as some meet King

A campaign to connect the generations before next week's VE Day celebrations has seen unprecedented success as more than 50,000 children have connected with a Second World War veteran by mail

Events

6 h. ago Strike ballot opens for Ayrshire council staff after 'pitiful' pay offer

Council staff across Ayrshire will be balloted from today on potential strike action after Cosla and Unison failed to come to a pay agreement.

Events

6 h. ago Model of The Grand Budapest Hotel among items in new Wes Anderson exhibition

Costumes worn by stars including Ralph Fiennes, Scarlett Johansson and Owen Wilson will also go on display.

Politics

6 h. ago Council workers sent strike ballots in ‘biggest vote of its kind in years’

More than 80,000 workers could take part in the vote that may see walkouts over a pay dispute.

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