41 m. ago Keir Starmer warns 'borders must not be changed by force' as PM and EU leaders put pressure on Donald Trump not to hand parts of Ukraine to Russia

The Prime Minister and some of his European counterparts joined a call this afternoon with the US President and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky.

Events

42 m. ago Railway journey in Wales named among best attractions in the world

The Vale of Rheidol Railway in mid Wales continues to wow passengers with its 'incredible views' and the service provided by staff and volunteers

Politics

53 m. ago Keir Starmer says Ukraine ceasefire 'viable' and makes Donald Trump claim

Keir Starmer held calls with Volodymyr Zelensky, Donald Trump and other European leaders ahead of high stakes in-person talks between the US President and Vladimir Putin on Friday

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57 m. ago European leaders praise positive call with Trump ahead of his meeting with Putin – Europe live

Zelenskyy accuses Putin of bluffing after a ‘united’ and ‘positive’ call between EU leaders and TrumpUkraine will not cede land that could be Russian springboard for new warWe are now getting reports via agencies that Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy has now arrived in Berlin ahead of the series of calls later today.Separately, Estonia has moved to expel a Russian diplomat over alleged “direct and active” involvement in “undermining the constitutional order and legal system of Estonia.” Continue reading...

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67 m. ago 'Putin is bluffing': Zelensky's warning to Donald Trump ahead of Alaska meeting

There are growing concerns in Ukraine that the US President will attempt to force through a peace deal that sells their country out when he meets Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday

Events

79 m. ago George Clarkey shares emotional journey of mum's survival from severe health scare

A Strictly Come Dancing star has opened up about the heartbreaking moment his mum was left without any memory

Events

84 m. ago Three magical days at a European theme park that rivals Disneyland

Efteling is a theme park near Tilburg in the Netherlands that's been described as a rival to Disneyland

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2 h. ago Video shows mangled train cars on top of each other after huge derailment

Aerial footage shows the aftermath of a derailed freight train in Texas on Tuesday (12 August), which saw 35 carriages come off the track.

Culture

2 h. ago Shoppers save £30 on ‘gorgeous’ Jimmy Choo perfume that gets 'many compliments'

One beauty fan described the fragrance as 'one of the best scents I have purchased'

Economics

2 h. ago Man who stepped into path of train carrying young boy jailed for 10 years

Frederick Danquah, 28, was earlier found guilty of attempted murder, and culpable and reckless conduct.

Events

3 h. ago Tighter US border rules are putting European visitors off, says Tui

Holiday company boss says tourists are opting instead for destinations such as Canada, Africa and AsiaBusiness live – latest updatesTighter border rules are putting European tourists off holidaying in the US, according to Europe’s biggest package trip operator.Tui’s chief executive, Sebastian Ebel, said there had been a “significant decline” in travel to the US, due to a multitude of factors including “the atmosphere, what you hear from border control”. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago DC mayor hardens stance on Trump’s ‘authoritarian’ deployment of national guard – US politics live

Muriel Bowser urges community members to ‘protect our autonomy and get to the other side of this guy’ amid Trump’s interventionWe can expect to hear from the president at least a few times today. According to his daily schedule, he’ll make an appearance at the Kennedy Center at 11am ET, and make an announcement.He’ll then head back to the White House and sign executive orders at 4pm ET. For now this will be closed press, but could very well open up.Will be speaking to European Leaders in a short while. They are great people who want to see a deal done.Very unfair media is at work on my meeting with Putin. Constantly quoting fired losers and really dumb people like John Bolton, who just said that, even though the meeting is on American soil, “Putin has already won.” What’s that all about? We are winning on EVERYTHING. The Fake News is working overtime (No tax on overtime!).If I got Moscow and Leningrad free, as part of the deal with Russia, the Fake News would say that I made a bad d...

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4 h. ago Trump praises European leaders as ‘great people’ as they make final diplomatic push ahead of US

Zelenskyy will join calls with Trump and Vance in last chance to shape US position before Alaska meetingUkraine will not cede land that could be Russian springboard for new warWe are now getting reports via agencies that Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy has now arrived in Berlin ahead of the series of calls later today.Separately, Estonia has moved to expel a Russian diplomat over alleged “direct and active” involvement in “undermining the constitutional order and legal system of Estonia.” Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Robbie Williams fans gobsmacked as singer faces unlikely 'stage invader' on tour

Robbie Williams is currently on the European leg of his Britpop tour, and fans were left gobsmacked when he bravely faced an unlikely 'stage invader' at a recent show

Events

4 h. ago Millions of litres of oil seeping into UK soil from ageing electricity cables

FOI requests reveal leaks beneath cities, residential areas, riverbeds and fields in ‘huge problem for environment’ Electricity companies are leaking millions of litres of oil underground throughout the UK, the Guardian can reveal.In the past 15 years, 3m litres (660,000 gallons) of oil has been spilt under southern England from cables owned by the electricity distribution company UK Power Networks. But leaks are occurring UK-wide; the largest single leak reported in recent years was in Edinburgh, when 24,000 litres was spilt from a ScottishPower Energy Networks (SPEN) cable. Continue reading...

Science

4 h. ago Ukraine believes Putin has just ‘one card left to play’ in ceasefire talks – and it gives Kyiv an upper hand

Exclusive: Ukraine’s presidency thinks European support and further sanctions on Russia give it the edge over Putin - they just need to convince Donald Trump, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley

Politics

4 h. ago Man who stepped in front of Glasgow train with toddler on shoulders is jailed

Frederick Danquah took the toddler to the railway station after he had split up with his partner.

Events

4 h. ago AD FEATURE: Explore Ashton Sixth Form College and start your journey

Year 11 students are invited to shape their future and explore the incredible opportunities available at Ashton Sixth Form College

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4 h. ago The gorgeous Spanish villages where you can live for UNDER £500 a month, picked by experts. That includes rent, resturants, wine and trips out

With rentals prices steadily rising and the cost of living increasing, many Britons are struggling with making ends meet in the UK right now.

Society

4 h. ago European leaders meet Zelenskyy ahead of Trump’s summit with Putin

European countries rushing to build a common approach with US on how to end war

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