52 m. ago Robert Jenrick vows to 'bring coalition together' of Reform and Tories in latest sign of tensions over whether to do a deal with Nigel Farage

Mr Jenrick was recorded telling Conservative students 'I'm determined to ... bring this coalition together and make sure we unite as a nation as well.'

Economics

55 m. ago Orchids will instantly grow more shoots if one item is added to water

If you want to perk your orchids up in time for the sunny summer season then experts recommend adding this one affordable item to your watering can to make them grow

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68 m. ago Fundraiser launched to support family of 'wonderful' girl, 3, killed in tram and van crash

'We know that nothing can bring Lulu back, but we hope that coming together in her memory will allow us all to pay tribute to a wonderful, caring, and beautiful soul'

Events

72 m. ago Scots braced for scorching weather over 20C as forecast map turns red for May

We may have seen our fair share of rain over Easter Weekend, but forecasts suggest that the April showers are finally over.

Politics

1 hour ago Pope Francis death latest: Late pontiff's body arrives in St Peter's Basilica for public mourning

The Pope died on Easter Monday aged 88

Events

1 hour ago Chris Eubank Jr expecting to make light work of Conor Benn: ‘I am the matador, Benn will be the bull’

Eubank Jr and Benn bring over three decades of family rivalry to a head this weekend

Economics

3 h. ago JD Vance shows 'lack of respect' following Pope's death as he breaks key rule

The image inside the Sistine Chapel, taken by official White House photographer Emily Higgins during the VP’s Easter weekend visit, quickly ignited online outrage

Events

4 h. ago Pilgrims begin to gather as Pope Francis set to lie in state at St Peter’s Basilica

Italy preparing for major security operation ahead of funeral on Saturday which is expected to bring a host of world leaders including Donald TrumpPope Francis’ body will be moved to St Peter’s Basilica on Wednesday morning where it will lie in state for three days to allow Catholic faithful to pay their final respects ahead of a funeral expected to bring a host of world leaders including Keir Starmer, Emmanuel Macron and Donald Trump.Francis, a groundbreaking reformer, died aged 88 on Monday from a stroke and cardiac arrest, ending an often turbulent 12-year reign in which he repeatedly clashed with traditionalists and championed the poor and marginalised. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Tributes pour in for 'remarkable' twin brothers who 'drowned in lake during fishing trip'

Jamarion, was reportedly pronounced dead on April 17, while Camarion, was flown to the University of Mississippi Medical Center, where he died just three days later on Easter Sunday

Events

4 h. ago ‘His time as pope was a gift we needed’ – world pays tribute to Francis

Pontiff’s compassion, dedication and humility earned him followers from beyond the Catholic churchLatest updates after death of Pope Francis After making his last public appearance on Easter Sunday in St Peter’s Square, Pope Francis died the next day at the age of 88. As head of the Catholic church, his appeal went far beyond those within his congregation. Many appreciated his views on the environment, his calls for ending poverty and inequality and for his compassionate approach to the papacy.Here, people from around the world recall their memories of the pontiff and pay tribute ahead of the conclave to choose his successor. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Everyday kitchen waste item will make your roses bloom like never before

Roses need a lot of looking after to make them bloom, according to a gardening expert. And they've revealed one simple trick that will really help them grow

Politics

5 h. ago From the archive: ‘I pleaded for help. No one wrote back’: the pain of watching my country fall to the Taliban – podcast

We are raiding the Guardian long read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors.This week, from 2021: As the fighters advanced on Kabul, it was civilians who mobilised to help with the evacuation. In the absence of a plan, the hardest decisions fell on inexperienced volunteers, and the stress began to tellBy Zarlasht Halaimzai. Read by Serena Manteghi Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Shakespeare did not leave his wife Anne in Stratford, letter fragment suggests

Professor says text shows Hathaway lived with playwright in London, upending the established idea of an unhappy marriageIt has long been assumed that William Shakespeare’s marriage to Anne Hathaway was less than happy. He moved to London to pursue his theatrical career, leaving her in Stratford-upon-Avon and stipulating in his will that she would receive his “second best bed”, although still a valued item.Now a leading Shakespeare expert has analysed a fragment of a 17th-century letter that appears to cast dramatic new light on their relationship, overturning the idea that the couple never lived together in London. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Readers' letters: Pope Francis had a rare gift – he was greater than his office

Readers pay tribute to Pope Francis following his death at the age of 88 on Easter Monday

Politics

8 h. ago Girl, 13, dies after falling 25ft through attic in freak accident on Easter weekend

Police cfficers responded to reports of a juvenile who "had fallen through the ceiling of the gym at RMSER during a youth 'kickback' event featuring various activities"

Events

9 h. ago SARAH VINE: Forget tariffs... it's a proper crisis when the tills break down at our beloved M&S!

Not even John Lewis comes close to Marks & Spencer in the hearts of British shoppers, which is why news of its tills ceasing to work over the Easter weekend was so bad for the nation

Events

9 h. ago The Pope's final resting place: Chipboard barrier hides niche where Francis will be buried, four miles from the Vatican, in accordance with his wishes

The Argentine pontiff, who died on Easter Monday, aged 88, has broken with tradition and asked that his final resting place be away from St Peter's Basilica in the Vatican.

Culture

10 h. ago Sir David Attenborough to present immersive experience at Natural History Museum

Cinematic projection technology will bring the gallery walls and floor to life with footage of the natural world.

Culture

12 h. ago Girl, 13, second child to die in woman's poisoned Easter egg plot to extract revenge on ex

A 13-year-old girl has died just five days after her younger brother, 7, died from a poisoned Easter egg - delivered 'with love' by a woman allegedly seeking revenge on her ex-husband's new lover.

Events

13 h. ago Texas residents get surprise Easter gift washing up on coastline — packages of cocaine dumped by panicked smugglers

The packages were reportedly tossed into the ocean by smugglers hoping to evade capture during a drug raid

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