2 h. ago ‘He’s playing a trick’: Sceptical Ukraine tries to beat Putin at his own game in peace talks

‘Putin is not strong in direct negotiations. He’s strong in playing games,’ a senior Ukrainian source tells chief international correspondent Bel Trew

Politics

3 h. ago Will anyone show up to Turkey peace talks? What Trump, Zelensky and Putin have said

Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky says he will be waiting for Vladimir Putin in Turkey, but insists that he will not talk to lower-level Russian officials

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3 h. ago ‘So many are devastated’: Trump’s federal layoffs and their ripple effect

From Beltway Virginia to Pittsburgh, it is not just laid-off workers feeling the impact but whole local economiesNaomi Anderson was on leave looking after her young baby when she was told her US Department of Agriculture job helping farmers in developing countries was being cut. A former volunteer with the Peace Corps, which sends young Americans overseas to projects in emerging economies, Anderson had expected to spend her whole career in international development.“I had taken this job two years ago expecting to stay here for at least 10 years, and you know, we had started to make a community and build up our life here. In January, we had started looking at buying a home,” she says. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago ‘So many are devastated’: Trump’s federal firings and their ripple effect

From Beltway Virginia to Pittsburgh, it is not just sacked workers feeling the impact but whole local economiesNaomi Anderson was on leave looking after her young baby when she was told her US Department of Agriculture job helping farmers in developing countries was being cut. A former volunteer with the Peace Corps, which sends young Americans overseas to projects in emerging economies, Anderson had expected to spend her whole career in international development.“I had taken this job two years ago expecting to stay here for at least 10 years, and you know, we had started to make a community and build up our life here. In January, we had started looking at buying a home,” she says. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Carrots stay fresh for a month if stored in 'proper' way in kitchen

Carrots are a staple in many recipes but have a short shelf life - luckily, there is a way to keep them fresh for much longer if you know the proper way to store them

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3 h. ago Married at First Sight star says it 'looks crazy bad' as she reflects back on appearance

One Married at First Sight star has looked back and said she made "terrible decisions"

Politics

4 h. ago Netflix star Ashley Walters shares secret to getting peace like 'skydiving' on land

"It reminds me of skydiving. After free-falling when the parachute opens-it's just quiet, it's just you, and you really feel like you're flying,"

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4 h. ago East London 'canal push' incidents: Man charged after four alleged assaults in one day

A man has been charged with four counts of common assault after four people were allegedly 'slammed' on an East London canal path - Samuel Flowers, 38, appeared at Thames Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday.

Events

5 h. ago Peace with Sinner: Tennis fan Pope Leo XIV meets with World No 1 during Italian Open off

Pope Leo XIV has apparently made peace with Jannik Sinner

Sport

5 h. ago Simple 65p hack can stop wheelie bins smelling during warm weather

Kitchen cupboard staple could keep wheelie bin smells and pests at bay when the temperatures rise.

Events

5 h. ago Expert says feed roses with 'wonderful' scrap to produce 'better blooms'

A gardening expert has shared that banana peels are the secret to beautiful blooming roses, as the skin contains potassium which is an important nutrient flowers need

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6 h. ago Zendaya’s stylist reveals star sent Anna Sawais flowers after they accidentally matched at Met Gala

‘I think people thought that there was some type of disappointment on our end,’ he said

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7 h. ago The Independent’s Food and Drink Editor to swap pen for pan at charity dinner in aid of Action Against Hunger

Critics become the critiqued as Hannah Twiggs joins a lineup of food writers heading into the kitchen for a one-night-only dinner at Roe in support of Action Against Hunger

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7 h. ago 'I fed my peace lily a kitchen scrap and it's been flowering like crazy'

Peace lilies are one of the most popular houseplants due to their lush leaves but can also produce many stunning blooms when fed the right fertiliser at the right time

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7 h. ago Update your kitchen with a summer refresh plus stylish solutions from Salter, OXO and Yankee Candle

Give your kitchen a fresh, seasonal glow with these must-have summer buys from Salter, OXO and Yankee Candle – perfect for sunny mornings and brunch hosting.

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8 h. ago Miquita Oliver says she almost appeared on Strictly Come Dancing but BBC ‘went with someone else’

‘Thank God they didn’t want me to do it,’ said presenter

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8 h. ago Woman's superb hack to make peace lilies flower 'faster than you've ever seen'

A peace lily owner has shared a "great" hack that encourages the houseplant to flower "faster than I've ever seen them grow" - and she's even tried it on her orchids

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8 h. ago Legacy furniture giant MFI to return 18 years after it collapsed into administration

At its peak one in three Sunday lunches in the United Kingdom were cooked in an MFI kitchen and 60% of British children were conceived in an MFI bedroom

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8 h. ago Best Ninja air fryer deals now live – save 26% on the Double Stack XL

A selection of Ninja's most popular kitchen appliances have been set aside for super savings

Society

8 h. ago EastEnders' Heather Peace diagnosed with cancer and has had chemotherapy

EastEnders star Heather Peace, who plays Eve Panesar-Unwin on the BBC soap, has revealed she was diagnosed with breast cancer in October and has since had chemotherapy and surgery

Science