56 m. ago Ukraine war live: Zelenskyy and European leaders hold ‘fruitful’ phone call with Trump

Keir Starmer, Emmanuel Macron, Friedrich Merz and Donald Tusk are in Ukraine for talks with ZelenskyyIt is the first time the leaders of the four European nations (France, the UK, Germany and Poland) have made a joint visit to Ukraine, reports Agence France-Presse (AFP).“We are clear the bloodshed must end. Russia must stop its illegal invasion,” the leaders said in a joint statement, adding:Alongside the US, we call on Russia to agree a full and unconditional 30-day ceasefire to create the space for talks on a just and lasting peace.We will continue to increase our support for Ukraine. Until Russia agrees to an enduring ceasefire, we will ratchet up pressure on Russia’s war machine. Continue reading...

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76 m. ago Shocking moment mother, 20, is caught trying to sell her two

The woman, 20, from Dnipro, reportedly wanted to use the money 'to start her own business'.

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1 hour ago Bulls v Cardiff Rugby Live: start time, TV channel and score updates

Follow live updates as Cardiff take on the Bulls in a crucial match for their URC play-off hopes

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1 hour ago European leaders ‘have discussed Ukraine peace efforts with Donald Trump’

Ukraine’s foreign minister said ‘Ukraine and all allies are ready for a full unconditional ceasefire on land, air, and at sea for at least 30 days’.

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1 hour ago Ukraine war live: Zelenskyy and European leaders hold ‘fruitful’ phone talk with Trump

Keir Starmer, Emmanuel Macron, Friedrich Merz and Donald Tusk are in Ukraine for talks with ZelenskyyIt is the first time the leaders of the four European nations (France, the UK, Germany and Poland) have made a joint visit to Ukraine, reports Agence France-Presse (AFP).“We are clear the bloodshed must end. Russia must stop its illegal invasion,” the leaders said in a joint statement, adding:Alongside the US, we call on Russia to agree a full and unconditional 30-day ceasefire to create the space for talks on a just and lasting peace.We will continue to increase our support for Ukraine. Until Russia agrees to an enduring ceasefire, we will ratchet up pressure on Russia’s war machine. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Trump is a people person who could cut UK tariffs further, Mandelson says

Labour prime minister Keir Starmer's ambassador in Washington says US President also praised his good looks

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2 h. ago 'I'm trying to sell my house but my entitled neighbour may ruin everything'

Selling a house is one of life's most stressful events, so the last thing you need is extra pressure or drama from your neighbours - and one woman has been left in a nightmare while trying to flog her home

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2 h. ago How ‘calm, pragmatic, serious’ Starmer hopes to sell frigates to Norway

The Independent’s political editor David Maddox accompanied the prime minister to the defence summit in Norway and saw a prime minister visibly emboldened by his ‘big win’ trade deals with Narendra Modi and Donald Trump

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2 h. ago Watch: European leaders join Zelensky to lay flowers at war memorial in Kyiv

European leaders joined Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv, laying candles and flowers at a war memorial draped in Ukrainian flags. (10 May)

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2 h. ago Ukraine war live: Macron calls for ‘direct talks’ between Russia and Ukraine as European leaders arrive in Kyiv

Keir Starmer, Emmanuel Macron, Friedrich Merz and Donald Tusk are in Ukraine for talks with ZelenskyyIt is the first time the leaders of the four European nations (France, the UK, Germany and Poland) have made a joint visit to Ukraine, reports Agence France-Presse (AFP).“We are clear the bloodshed must end. Russia must stop its illegal invasion,” the leaders said in a joint statement, adding:Alongside the US, we call on Russia to agree a full and unconditional 30-day ceasefire to create the space for talks on a just and lasting peace.We will continue to increase our support for Ukraine. Until Russia agrees to an enduring ceasefire, we will ratchet up pressure on Russia’s war machine. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Sir Keir Starmer urged by stars to protect creative industry amid copyright fears

Celebrities including Sir Paul McCartney, Coldplay and Robbie Williams are all asking Sir Keir Starmer to protect the creative copyright of their work

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2 h. ago Ronnie O'Sullivan lived on £130,000 canal boat but snooker star was forced to sell again

Ronnie O'Sullivan has amassed a fortune thanks to his legendary snooker career - and the Rocket used his eye-watering earnings to make one bizarre purchase a few years ago

Economics

3 h. ago Bizarre Viktor Gyokeres transfer twist that could see both Man Utd and Arsenal miss out

Viktor Gyokeres is set to be one of the hot properties of the summer transfer window, but Arsenal and Manchester United have seen their hopes of signing him suffer a blow

Sport

3 h. ago Patricia Clarkson: ‘When women make equal pay, everybody wins’

The Oscar-nominated actor talks about her new role playing equal pay advocate Lilly Ledbetter and why the Trump administration should be carefulPatricia Clarkson, who portrays late equal pay activist Lilly Ledbetter in a biopic released this week, has a wish.The Oscar-nominated actor hopes her fellow American women collectively withhold sex from their partners – especially men in power – if the second Trump administration’s assault on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives ever takes aim at the gains won by the subject of her new film. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Ronnie O'Sullivan bought £130,000 canal boat that he lived on after being forced to sell

Snooker legend Ronnie O'Sullivan is never one to follow convention, and that was no different when he treated himself to a luxury 60-foot canal boat a few years ago

Economics

3 h. ago Watch: Keir Starmer arrives in Kyiv for historic joint visit with global leaders

Watch the moment the UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in Kyiv alongside the leaders of France, Germany, and Poland—the first time leaders from all four nations have travelled to Ukraine together. Their historic visit marks a unified call for peace as the war continues.

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4 h. ago Starmer joins European leaders in Ukraine for ‘coalition of willing’ talks

The leaders have called on Russia to ‘stop obstructing efforts’ to secure a peace deal.

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6 h. ago Sir Chris Hoy: 'Raising cancer awareness has given me hope and a purpose'

In an interview with the Manchester Evening News, Sir Chris told how going public with his diagnosis had led to a 700 per cent increase in enquiries from men to their GPs to get tests.

Events

6 h. ago Leaders of Britain, France, Germany and Poland arrive in Kyiv to push for 30

Keir Starmer, Emmanuel Macron, Friedrich Merz and Donald Tusk arrive in Ukraine in show of support amid US intelligence warning of possible air attackThe leaders of Britain, France, Germany and Poland have arrived in Kyiv for a symbolic visit to Ukraine, one day after Vladimir Putin hosted a set-piece military parade on Red Square. The visit comes as the US warned of intelligence about a big impending air attack on Ukraine.Keir Starmer, Emmanuel Macron, Friedrich Merz arrived in Kyiv on the same train on Saturday morning, while Donald Tusk travelled on a separate train. The four leaders met in the Polish city of Rzeszow on Friday night before departing. On Saturday, they will meet Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a show of support for Ukraine, Downing Street said in a statement issued late on Friday. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Readers' Letters: Trade deal with mercurial Trump isn't worth a dime

Keir Starmer’s trade deal with Donald Trump didn’t impress a correspondent

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