56 m. ago Nintendo Switch 2 Direct live: New game The Duskbloods, Kirby Air Riders and Donkey Kong Bananza

Nintendo’s biggest gaming launch in years is underway, with the full Switch 2 reveal taking place during the presentation

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70 m. ago Monaka wears her cyclops mask to work: Niccolò Rastrelli’s best photograph

‘Japan is the mecca of cosplay. Monaka runs a cafe in Tokyo called Monster Party, where people go dressed as characters from a subculture known as tanganmen. Her brother is holding a picture of their mum’My personal projects have often focused on the topic of identity, so the world of cosplay immediately appealed to me. I knew nothing about it until I saw some photographs on Instagram and became interested in these people who spend their free time turning themselves into characters from manga, anime, movies and video games – or even into creations they’ve come up with by themselves.Italy’s biggest annual cosplay event is held in the region where I live, Tuscany. I started going and taking pictures, just on my phone at first, and that’s where I first approached cosplayers to ask if they’d like to help me with a project I had in mind. In the 1970s, John Olson took some portraits for Life magazine of musicians such as Frank Zappa and Elton John at home with their parents. They contrast...

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93 m. ago ‘The law is the same for everyone’: Macron addresses Le Pen verdict for first time and criticises threats against judges – Europe live

French president says ‘the judiciary is independent’ following threats made against judges in case against former French far-right leader The French government expects President Trump’s tariffs to be in the range of between 20-25%, said government spokeswoman Sophie Primas on Wednesday.“They risk being pretty powerful. People are speaking of tariffs between 20 and 25 percent,” Primas told reporters. Continue reading...

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96 m. ago Meghan Markle's products sell out in minutes as fans go wild for £15 flower sprinkles

Meghan Markle's As Ever products have gone live to buy on her lifestyle brand website but the raspberry jam, honey, herbal teas and the flower sprinkles all went within minutes

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1 hour ago Trump liberation day live: President set to unveil secret tariff plan as world braces for its economic impact

All eyes are on President Trump as he prepares to reveal the next phase of his sweeping tariff agenda, leaving global markets fearing a trade war

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1 hour ago Democrats hail major win as Susan Crawford delivers blow to Trump and Musk in Wisconsin – US politics live

Liberal judge Susan Crawford wins race for seat on Wisconsin supreme court in litmus test for Donald Trump’s and Elon Musk’s popularityLiberal Susan Crawford beats Musk-backed candidateDonald Trump’s planned tariffs will be negative across the world, with the damage depending on how far they go, how long they last and whether they lead to successful negotiations, the European Central Bank head, Christine Lagarde, said on Wednesday.The Trump administration on Wednesday is set to announce “reciprocal tariffs” targeting nations that have duties on US goods. That move would come after it slapped new import levies on products from Mexico, China and Canada – the top US trading partners – as well as on goods including steel and autos.Wisconsin beat the billionaire.Wisconsin cannot be bought. Our democracy is not for sale. And when we fight, we win. Congratulations, @CrawfordForWI Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Tech & AI LIVE London Exclusive Q&A with Iain Brown from SAS

Tech & AI LIVE London Exclusive Q&A with Iain Brown from SAS  Technology Magazine

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2 h. ago Nintendo Switch 2 Direct LIVE: Latest news and updates on the new console as Mario Kart World is revealed

The biggest console reveal of the year is just hours away - and this is the only live blog you need for all the latest news and rumours on the new device.

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2 h. ago Nintendo Switch 2 Direct – live: Every announcement you need to know

Nintendo’s biggest gaming launch in years is underway, with the full Switch 2 reveal taking place during the presentation

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2 h. ago Trans soldiers served their country. Now the US is rolling back their healthcare

About 134,000 trans veterans live in the US, with many now blocked from life-saving gender-affirming careWhen Savannah Blake joined the air force at 22 years old, she was looking for stable employment and a way out of poverty. For the last few years of her service, she worked as a cyberdefense operator in the intelligence squadron. But the work, which involved overseeing computers operating drone surveillance, eventually took a toll on her mental health.“If I had to watch any more of this, I was going to not be alive anymore,” Blake said, who says she experienced suicidal ideations. “I just felt like the bad guy. I felt evil.” Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Japanese Grand Prix 2025: Date, start time, schedule, how to watch and weather forecast

McLaren leads both Championships heading into round three

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2 h. ago Managing Madrid Podcast LIVE in London – General Admission Tickets Now Available!

Managing Madrid Podcast LIVE in London – General Admission Tickets Now Available!  Managing Madrid

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3 h. ago LIVE REVIEW: MULIMBA + GIFTHORSE + Charlie Noordewier + Jack Gray at The Social, London

LIVE REVIEW: MULIMBA + GIFTHORSE + Charlie Noordewier + Jack Gray at The Social, London  Joyzine

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3 h. ago Prince Andrew sex accuser 'set to appear in court' before crash that gave her days to live

It comes after Virginia Giuffre took to Instagram to post a harrowing picture of herself seemingly in hospital covered in bruises, which she claimed was a result of a bus crash

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3 h. ago Pep Guardiola told divorce has left him 'broken and clueless' in astonishing rant

Pep Guardiola has endured a wretched season at Manchester City and now a World Cup winner has claimed his ongoing divorce with wife Cristina Serra has taken its toll on him

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3 h. ago The Hives Glasgow Hydro Ticket Presale and Prices: How to see the Swedish rockers live

One of the most entertaining live bands in rock are on their way to Glasgow.

Economics

3 h. ago Gabby Logan's live BBC apology after mistakenly telling viewers star's family had died

The presenter made the mistake in front of millions of viewers before David Beckham doubled down on the error

Society

3 h. ago Former EastEnders star Shona McGarty returns to iconic role just one year after exit 

Whitney Dean was last seen moving to Wakefield to live with her brother Ryan

Politics

3 h. ago Trump tariffs latest: Starmer insists UK ‘prepared for all eventualities’ as fears over trade war grow

Prime minister insists US trade war in ‘nobody’s interest’ as Donald Trump prepares to unveil sweeping tariffs later today

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4 h. ago Royals fans think they've spotted a massive clue about Meghan Markle's next project as hint is revealed in new As Ever promo

The Duchess of Sussex , 43, took to Instagram on Tuesday to reveal there was only 'one more sleep' before As Ever goes live - with a range of preserves, teas, and pre-mixes.

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