87 m. ago Trump requests release of Epstein court documents but says ‘nothing will be enough for the troublemakers’ – as it happened

This liveblog is now closedAs Donald Trump tries to claim he was “not a fan” of Jeffrey Epstein, photos, videos and anecdotes paint a picture of their relationship, writes Adam Gabbatt:Tulsi Gabbard, the director of national intelligence, has called for Barack Obama and former senior US national security officials to be prosecuted after accusing them of a “treasonous conspiracy” intended to show that Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential election win was due to Russian interference. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago BBC The Hit List viewers hail 'insane' episode as father and son make history

It was a momentous episode

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2 h. ago A secret VHS tape was mailed to Disneyland in 1995 and threatened an attack. The insidious plot was just exposed

The tape was a key piece of evidence in an FBI counter-terrorism investigation launched during the height of panic surrounding a Japanese doomsday cult, revealed in never-before-seen documents, reports Rhian Lubin

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3 h. ago Trump requests release of Epstein court documents but says ‘nothing will be enough for the troublemakers’ – US politics live

Move seeks to quell controversy that has engulfed the administration since it said it would not release more files from Epstein’s sex trafficking caseAs Donald Trump tries to claim he was “not a fan” of Jeffrey Epstein, photos, videos and anecdotes paint a picture of their relationship, writes Adam Gabbatt:Tulsi Gabbard, the director of national intelligence, has called for Barack Obama and former senior US national security officials to be prosecuted after accusing them of a “treasonous conspiracy” intended to show that Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential election win was due to Russian interference. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Clashes continue in Sweida after Syrian presidency’s ceasefire declaration

Government urges all parties to commit to truce and says any breaches will be violation of sovereignty Escalating unrest lays bare new regime’s momentous challengesBedouin fighters and their allies have continued to clash with Druze fighters in the Syrian province of Sweida, despite an order by the government to put down their arms in a conflict that has killed more than 900 people since Sunday.The Syrian presidency had earlier declared an “immediate and comprehensive” ceasefire and deployed its internal security forces in the southern province after almost a week of fighting in the predominantly Druze area. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago PETER HITCHENS: Ukraine's the stupidest war in modern history. Darkness is closing in

On July 4, in a phone call with Ukraine's President Zelensky, Donald Trump asked: 'Volodymyr, can you hit Moscow ? Can you hit St Petersburg too?'

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4 h. ago Former The Chase contestant reveals why winners are told not to share the prize fund

The Chase has been on air via ITV since 2009 - and while winning the show is a rare event, one former contestant has revealed secret advice he was given about the prize money

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5 h. ago UK's oldest Flymo cuts its final lawn as owner reveals exact date he bought it

Britain's oldest Flymo is 60 years old but has now finally cut its last lawn and been retired to the British Lawnmower Museum, where it can live on through history

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5 h. ago Syrian presidency announces ceasefire after days of violence

Syria’s interior ministry spokesperson said earlier on Saturday that internal security forces had begun deploying in Sweida

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5 h. ago Rory McIlroy's brutal family tragedy as Open Championship underscores his 'complex' identity

Northern Irish golfer Rory McIlroy is looking to secure the Claret Jug for a second time at Royal Portrush this week but Rory's previously spoken of his complicated relationship with his home land.

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7 h. ago Bangladeshis linked to Hasina regime appear to have made UK property transactions in past year

Call for asset freezes after figures under investigation in Dhaka employed services of UK law firms and consultantsBy the time Bangladesh’s student-led revolution finally toppled Sheikh Hasina, her security forces had already spilled the blood of hundreds of protesters.Now, almost a year after the country’s autocratic leader fled the former British colony into exile, an interim government is struggling to navigate bitter factional politics and economic turmoil. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Huge pop star 'set to appear on BBC Strictly Come Dancing' after cancer battle

Jessie J is said to be making a return to the stage in just weeks and has reportedly secured a special guest spot on BBC's Strictly Come Dancing

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9 h. ago Syrian government declares ‘comprehensive’ ceasefire in Sweida

Presidency urges all parties to commit to truce and says any breaches will be violation of sovereignty• Analysis: Escalating unrest lays bare new regime’s momentous challengesThe Syrian presidency has declared an “immediate and comprehensive” ceasefire in Sweida, saying internal security forces have been deployed in the southern province after almost a week of fighting in the predominantly Druze area which has killed more than 700 people.Armed tribes had clashed with Druze fighters on Friday, a day after the army withdrew under Israeli bombardment and diplomatic pressure. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago Russia launches ‘hellish’ aerial attack on eastern Ukrainian city of Pavlohrad

Six-hour bombardment of the strategic hub in the Dnipropetrovsk region came at the same time as airstrikes killed one person in OdesaRussia launched its biggest ever attack on the eastern Ukrainian city of Pavlohrad early on Saturday, as part of a large wave of strikes across the country involving hundreds of kamikaze drones and ballistic missiles.The six-hour bombardment was the worst in the city’s history. The head of the Dnipropetrovsk region, Sergey Lysak, said a factory was damaged, a fire station destroyed and a five-storey residential building hit. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago Bonnie Blue reveals downside of fame and says 'I can't leave the house without security'

EXCLUSIVE: Controversial adult star, Bonnie Blue has revealed what life is like in the spotlight and admits she sometimes wishes she could 'have the best of both worlds'

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9 h. ago JD Vance flew to Montana for secret meeting with Rupert Murdoch and Fox News executives

A source familiar with the trip told The Independent that the vice president spoke to both Rupert and Lachlan Murdoch, as well as a group of executives from the right-wing network

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10 h. ago Ring doorbell users' hack fears as customers say unknown devices gained access to accounts

Videos shared on social media show customers claiming Ring was hit by a 'massive hack,' sparking fears of compromised security.

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10 h. ago Syrian presidency urges all parties to respect ceasefire following deadly conflict

Syria’s interior ministry spokesperson said earlier on Saturday that internal security forces had begun deploying in Sweida

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10 h. ago S Club 7's Jon Lee reveals secret crystal meth addiction which almost almost killed him

Iconic band S Club 7 has been hit by a series of tragedies in recent years and on of its band members has now revealed a harrowing drug addiction which saw him almost die

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11 h. ago Inside Oleksandr Usyk's training camp: How the boxing mastermind is using a special mouth guard, breath

EXCLUSIVE BY CHARLOTTE DALY IN SPAIN: The secret to the Ukrainian's remarkable longevity isn't magic or mystique. It's measurement.

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