30 m. ago Britain 'will send troops to defend Ukraine's skies and ports under security deal'

Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, chief of the defence staff, is taking part in NATO talks as military leaders from across the alliance gather to discuss what support can be offered to Kyiv.

Economics

71 m. ago 'Nothing is going on': Rodrygo absence for Real Madrid explained amid Arsenal transfer interest

Gunners transfer target overlooked once again as Real Madrid win opening La Liga fixture

Sport

88 m. ago Russia launches 'massive drone strike' on Ukraine as Nato military leaders meet to discuss security guarantees

One person was in the attack which caused a large fire at a fuel and energy facility, officials said

Events

1 hour ago Festival expert shares six things ahead of Creamfields and one mistake to avoid

Creamfields is one of the several music festivals that takes place annually in the UK and an expert shared six things which can be helpful to know for ticket holders who aren't very familiar with the event

Politics

1 hour ago Everything Evolves by Mark Vellend review – can Darwin explain JD Vance?

Why evolutionary theory should be applied to peacocks, politics, iPhones and quite a lot in betweenNobody expected the Spanish Inquisition, but then again no one could have predicted the giraffe, the iPhone or JD Vance. The laws of physics don’t demand them; they all just evolved, expressions of how (for better or worse) things happened to turn out.Ecologist Mark Vellend’s thesis is that to understand the world, “physics and evolution are the only two things you need”. Evolution, here, refers in the most general sense to outcomes that depend on what has gone before. Thus the world can be divided into things that are inescapable and things that are contingent, depending on circumstances. In the terminology he borrows from evolutionary biologist Graham Bell, the study of physical necessity is the “first science”; that of historical contingency the second. So, the periodic table of 90 or so natural elements, which are inescapable given the laws of physics, would fall under the first sc...

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1 hour ago People urged to avoid popular Welsh beach after worrying discovery

Faecal bacteria has been discovered off a beach in north Wales

Politics

3 h. ago 'Sneaky reason' your summer flights keep getting pricier and how to stop it

Airlines are getting sneaky with their flight prices and these are the mistakes travellers are making when booking flights, travel expert gives top tips on how to avoid making these errors

Politics

3 h. ago Garden expert debunks common myth confusing Brits during UK heatwave

There's a myth going around warning gardeners to avoid one specific task - however an expert has debunked the myth and given advice on what you should do instead

Politics

5 h. ago HMRC explains security policies and alerts 'avoid doing this'

The customer was alarmed to receive a HMRC message they were not expecting

Events

5 h. ago HMRC update after customer surprised to receive request message

HMRC warned against taking certain actions if you get the message

Economics

6 h. ago Trump plans to PAINT Southern border wall to make it hotter and harder to climb

Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem revealed the project was a specific request from President Donald Trump.

Politics

7 h. ago DHS Secretary says entire southern border wall to be painted black to stop people from climbing it

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says the entire southern border wall with Mexico is being painted black to deter illegal immigration

Politics

8 h. ago White House just watered down the only concession it can claim Trump won from Putin — Ukraine security

The U.S. won’t send troops, and Russia won’t accept forces from NATO states in Ukraine, writes John Bowden. So what kind of security guarantee is it really?

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8 h. ago UK secures deal with Iraq to tackle Channel small boat crossings

Iraqi’s Deputy Foreign Minister and Head of the Higher Returns Committee signed an agreement to ensure quick returns for those with no legal right to be in the UK

Economics

9 h. ago Princess Andre explains why she's not called her mum amid alleged 'feud'

Princess Andre has declared that it's 'not worth' speaking to her mother Katie Price about why she decided to speak about not being invited to her daughter's birthday party, fuelling speculation of a feud

Politics

9 h. ago Nebraska’s governor announces plan for immigrant detention center in state's rural southwest corner

Nebraska Republican Gov_ Jim Pillen has announced plans for an immigration detention center in the state’s rural southwest corner, to be known as the “Cornhusker Clink.”

Events

10 h. ago Serie A 25/26 Schedule: Here's when Scott McTominay's Napoli are back in league action and how to watch

Here’s everything you need to know about the new 25/26 Serie A season as Scott McTominay looks to secure a second title with Napoli.

Politics

10 h. ago HMRC warn parents to act ahead of August Child Benefit deadline

The Child Benefit is worth £26.05 per week, amounting to £1,354.60 annually, for the eldest or only child.

Events

11 h. ago Huge blaze engulfs historic Grade I listed building causing roof to collapse

Fire fighters raced to the scene at the 18th century building with an 'avoid the area' warning put in place

Politics

11 h. ago Federal prosecutors launch inquiry into Washington DC police over allegedly fudged crime statistics

Move comes after Donald Trump posted on social media about US capital’s ‘fake crime numbers’Federal prosecutors have launched a criminal investigation into allegations that Washington DC police systematically manipulated crime statistics to make the city appear safer than it actually is.The probe, anonymous sources tell the Washington Post, NBC News and Fox News, being conducted by the US attorney’s office for the District of Columbia under Jeanine Pirro, is the latest escalation between the Trump administration and DC officials over federal control of local policing. Continue reading...

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