98 m. ago Kilmarnock teachers complete 10k challenge as a heartfelt tribute tragic pupil

The teachers are now hoping to make this an annual event to raise money for bone cancer research.

Events

2 h. ago Trump military parade crowd size sparks fiery debate as arrests are made in No Kings protests

President Donald Trump presided over a military parade this evening in Washington, D.C., on a day which also happens to be his 79th birthday.

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2 h. ago 'I thought I was dying after doctors found a suspicious growth, then I was forgotten for a year'

Tyanne said she was told she would need urgent surgery to determine its cause and to rule out the likes of cancer - then nothing happened at all

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3 h. ago Protests across US as Trump’s military parade concludes; some rallies thwarted by violence and threats – live

Millions show up to thousands of anti-Trump demonstrations as Virginia and San Francisco report vehicles driving into crowdsMillions across US turn out for anti-Trump protestsTanks roll through Washington as Trump hosts paradeIt will be a parade fit for a king – which is precisely why critics worry what message it will send the rest of the world about the future of democracy in America.On Saturday, there will be tanks on the streets of the nation’s capital as Washington hosts a celebration of the US army’s 250th anniversary, which happens to coincide with Donald Trump’s 79th birthday.North Korea: military parades. China: military parades. Russia: military parades.These aren’t parades to celebrate a victory and it’s certainly not to celebrate the United States army’s birthday. This is a parade to aggrandise Donald Trump’s ego. No one who knows either Trump or his pattern of behavior would think for a minute this is anything else. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Commons forced to apologise after allowing a transgender woman to use female

Robin Moira White, a trans barrister who is a biological male, was directed to use the ladies' loos in Portcullis House last week. Pictured: File photo

Politics

4 h. ago Poor ticket sales, player welfare concerns and trouble in the United States... but here's why the Club World Cup DOES matter

JACK GAUGHAN IN MIAMI: Steadily, the dissenting voices became quieter as the gala in America drew nearer.

Sport

4 h. ago What happened when Bon Jovi shocked everyone with a surprise gig in Cardiff's Queen Street

Bon Jovi once sang I'll Sleep When I'm Dead and lived up to it by playing 3 UK shows in one day back in June, 1995, including one on a bandstand in Cardiff

Politics

4 h. ago Fans threaten to boycott MLB over 'disgusting' Pride stunt during national anthem at New York Mets game

MLB teams traditionally hold Pride-themed events in June, with the Boston Red Sox also sparking controversy by staging a pre-game drag show earlier this week.

Sport

5 h. ago Vigilante Brits: Homeowners who took the law into their own hands... and why some were jailed for it

Many will be familiar with the old adage 'an Englishman's home is his castle' - but what happens when homeowners feel they are coming under attack?

Society

5 h. ago Trump’s military parade under way amid mass protests across US; some rallies thwarted by violence and threats

Millions show up to thousands of anti-Trump demonstrations despite killings in Minnesota; Virginia and San Francisco report vehicles driving into crowdsFull report: Millions across US turn out for anti-Trump protestsTanks to roll through Washington as Trump hosts US military paradeIt will be a parade fit for a king – which is precisely why critics worry what message it will send the rest of the world about the future of democracy in America.On Saturday, there will be tanks on the streets of the nation’s capital as Washington hosts a celebration of the US army’s 250th anniversary, which happens to coincide with Donald Trump’s 79th birthday.North Korea: military parades. China: military parades. Russia: military parades.These aren’t parades to celebrate a victory and it’s certainly not to celebrate the United States army’s birthday. This is a parade to aggrandise Donald Trump’s ego. No one who knows either Trump or his pattern of behavior would think for a minute this is anything else...

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6 h. ago Daughters Of The Bamboo Grove by Barbara Demick: Twins wrenched apart by the Chinese government... with one sold to America

After years of China's cruel One Child Policy and hundreds of adoptions to the West, Barbara Demick uncovers the truth behind one separated set of little girls.

Politics

7 h. ago Keir Starmer defends Canada in wake of Donald Trump's '51st state' attacks

After Trump described Canada as 'the 51st state' of America, Keir Starmer defended the country as an 'independent, sovereign nation' and 'a much-valued member of the Commonwealth'

Politics

8 h. ago Nico Rosberg calls out Danica Patrick live on Sky Sports F1 – 'I have to disagree'

The Canadian Grand Prix track sparked debate between Sky Sports F1 colleagues Danica Patrick and Nico Rosberg during the broadcaster's live coverage of the Montreal event

Politics

9 h. ago Dramatic helicopter rescue saves two hikers hit by lightning near peak of Colorado mountain

The rescues happened late Thursday near the summit of Torreys Peak, a 14,300-foot mountain

Events

10 h. ago Leaders at G7 summit need to challenge Trump without ganging up on him

America’s allies fear US policy is risking a global recession but they have to take care not to alienate the presidentThe G7 summit in Kananaskis, Canada is likely to be dominated by efforts to persuade Donald Trump to dilute an America-first strategy, which world leaders fear may put the global economy into recession, and entrench the war in Gaza, Ukraine and Iran – three conflicts Trump once promised to solve.The summit represents the first collective opportunity for western leaders to challenge Trump with the consequences of his unilateralism, but with the world on a knife-edge, the six leaders cannot risk being seen to gang up on him and spark a presidential explosion. Continue reading...

Politics

11 h. ago Minnesota police urge public to avoid ‘No Kings’ protest after Democratic lawmakers shot – live

Minnesota state patrol says ‘No Kings’ flyers were found in the shooting suspect’s vehicleDemocratic lawmaker killed in Minnesota in ‘politically motivated’ attacksIt will be a parade fit for a king – which is precisely why critics worry what message it will send the rest of the world about the future of democracy in America.On Saturday, there will be tanks on the streets of the nation’s capital as Washington hosts a celebration of the US army’s 250th anniversary, which happens to coincide with Donald Trump’s 79th birthday.North Korea: military parades. China: military parades. Russia: military parades.These aren’t parades to celebrate a victory and it’s certainly not to celebrate the United States army’s birthday. This is a parade to aggrandise Donald Trump’s ego. No one who knows either Trump or his pattern of behavior would think for a minute this is anything else. Continue reading...

Events

12 h. ago Emma Raducanu withdraws from Berlin Open due to back injury concerns

The newly minted British No1's first grass-court event came this week at Queen's, with Raducanu reaching the quarter-finals before facing off with number-one seed Zheng Qinwen.

Events

12 h. ago Banking hub in Bathgate to be relocated within supermarket car park

This hub will eventually replace the temporary banking hub that is currently located Bathgate’s Jim Walker Partnership Centre.

Economics

12 h. ago Police hunt man in his 50s after woman reports attempted rape at cinema

A woman in her 30s said the alleged assault happened in a cinema in South Hampstead at around 3.45pm on Wednesday, June 11.

Events

12 h. ago Gemma Collins reveals ambition to become a dame as she recalls charming King Charles and Queen Camilla

The former TOWIE star, 44, admitted it would be the 'best thing that could ever happen' to her.

Politics