6 h. ago Putin hits Europe with his most feared weapon... his lawyers: EU bid to use frozen Russian assets could be scuppered as leaders fear they could be forced to pay the money back after the war

EU leaders are due to meet on Thursday for a crunch summit on plans to use frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine, with Belgium facing growing pressure to abandon its opposition.

Events

10 h. ago EU leaders urged to use frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine’s defence

Pressure is growing on member states to back a €90bn loan for Kyiv ahead of a Brussels summitEuropean leaders are being urged to decide whether to use Russia’s frozen assets to fund Ukraine’s defence at a time of unprecedented pressure from the US.At a critical summit in Brussels on Thursday, EU leaders will be asked to make good on a promise to find urgently needed cash for Ukraine, with Kyiv under pressure to cede territory as Russia ekes out advances on the battlefield. Continue reading...

Politics

3 d. ago Gary Lineker tells Tottenham exactly what to do with Thomas Frank as sack pressure grows

Thomas Frank has come under pressure after Tottenham Hotspur lost 3-0 to Nottingham Forest, but former Spurs striker Gary Lineker has urged fans to be patient

Events

5 d. ago Xabi Alonso faces brutal Real Madrid reality amid Arne Slot sack pressure at Liverpool

Xabi Alonso is under pressure at Real Madrid, with the former Liverpool midfielder's future at the Santiago Bernabeu in doubt

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6 d. ago Trump expands Venezuela sanctions as Maduro decries new ‘era of piracy’

Six more oil supertankers added to sanctions list, as well as members of Maduro’s extended family, amid rising tensions following tanker seizureDonald Trump has exerted more pressure on Venezuela’s president Nicolás Maduro, expanding sanctions and issuing fresh threats to strike land targets in Venezuela, as the South American dictator accused the US president of ushering in a new “era of criminal naval piracy” in the Caribbean.Late on Thursday, the US imposed curbs on three nephews of Maduro’s wife, Cilia Flores, as well as six crude oil supertankers and the shipping companies linked to them. The treasury department alleged the vessels “engaged in deceptive and unsafe shipping practices and continue to provide financial resources that fuel Maduro’s corrupt narco-terrorist regime”. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Security guarantees needed before Stakeknife is named – Burghart

Pressure is growing on the Government to name Stakeknife after the publication of the final report from Operation Kenova.

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9 d. ago How Paris Jackson was saved from crippling heroin addiction by unlikely Brit reality star after revealing hole in nose

SHOWING a close-up of her drug-ravaged septum to the camera, Paris Jackson was a far cry from the doll-like little girl her father Michael Jackson had paraded around. The pressure of growing up in Neverland had led to a nightmare of booze, cocaine and heroin addiction for the aspiring musician. Now sober and with the scars to...

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9 d. ago Former Liverpool star, 42, ‘shock name on shortlist’ to replace Xabi Alonso if under

REAL MADRID have reportedly lined up a shock replacement for Xabi Alonso amid growing pressure on his job. The Spanish giants fell to a 2-0 home defeat to Celta Vigo on Sunday and had two players sent off. They have lost their lead at the top of LaLiga after picking up just six points from...

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9 d. ago Arne Slot sack options and Mo Salah transfer destinations emerge for Liverpool

Arne Slot has been linked with an exit - with Jurgen Klopp favourite to replace him - while Mohamed Salah looks like he could also be heading out of the door

Politics

1 week ago Liverpool make Arne Slot sack decision amid Mohamed Salah standoff

Dutchman’s title defence has been far from plain sailing and latest controversy only makes matters worse

Politics

1 week ago Liverpool make Arne Slot sack decision amid Mohamed Salah stand

Dutchman’s title defence has been far from plain sailing and latest controversy only makes matters worse

Politics

1 week ago Pressure grows on ‘reckless’ Hegseth as twin scandals engulf Pentagon chief

Defense secretary defiant but allegations of war crimes and blistering watchdog report increase calls for him to goPete Hegseth is facing the most serious crisis of his tenure as defense secretary, engulfed by allegations of war crimes in the Caribbean and a blistering inspector general report accusing him of mishandling classified military intelligence. Yet despite the long list of trouble and as lawmakers from both parties call for his resignation, Hegseth shows no signs of stepping down and still holds Donald Trump’s support.The twin crises have engulfed the former Fox News personality in separate but overlapping allegations that lawmakers, policy experts and former officials say reveal a pattern of dangerous recklessness at the helm of the Pentagon. Democratic legislators have reignited calls for his ouster after revelations that survivors clinging to wreckage from a September boat strike were deliberately killed in a “double-tap” attack, while a defense department investigation...

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1 week ago Pressure growing on Pete Hegseth as GOP and Democrats unite in demanding answers on boat strikes: Latest

Secretary of Defense facing calls to testify under oath and impeachment threat over ‘narco-boat’ bombings

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2 w. ago Destiny Udogie reveals Tottenham players will 'stick together' behind Thomas Frank as pressure grows

Frank has overseen a poor run of the results as Tottenham are without a win in any competition since beating Copenhagen

Sport

2 w. ago Steven Gerrard told to expect call if Liverpool sack Arne Slot

Rio Ferdinand told Steven Gerrard to be ready for a potential call from Liverpool about becoming their interim manager

Politics

2 w. ago Bon Vivant: 'Exceptional' Scottish bar shut down due to growing economic pressure

A long-standing and much-loved Scottish bar and restaurant has closed its doors for good.

Economics

2 w. ago Folktales review – taking on tyranny of social media as teens learn to live like hunter

In this documentary, high schoolers camp out in subzero temperatures, making their own fires and driving sledges in the wildThe Pasvik Folk high school in remote northern Norway teaches teenagers to grow as young adults and escape the pressures of toxic social media by challenging them to get back in touch with their “stone age brain” and live like hunter-gatherers in the snowy wild. This is the subject of a documentary from Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady. Over winter months of almost continuous darkness, the teens cleanse themselves with tasks such as camping out in subzero weather, making their own fires and driving sledges with huskies.Prior to all this of course is presumably a solemn promise to do without their phones, tablets and laptops, although there are no scenes of the kids actually having to surrender these gadgets (this isn’t rehab, after all). They have to swim in icy water; and they make it look like fun. What doesn’t look like fun is the camping out and there is one te...

Politics

2 w. ago Sadiq Khan under growing pressure to ban gambling adverts from the Tube

Barnet, Enfield, Brent, Hackney and Lewisham have all joined the Coalition to End Gambling Ads (CEGA)

Events

2 w. ago Old tensions simmer just below surface as Tusk and Merz to meet in Berlin

Ukraine will top agenda, but meeting comes as positive sentiment towards Germany in Poland hits near record lowsWhen the Polish and German governments meet on Monday for annual political talks in Berlin – the first since Friedrich Merz became chancellor – the headlines are likely to be dominated by Ukraine.Amid growing US pressure for a peace deal with Russia, Warsaw and Berlin will want to send a signal of support for Kyiv and of unity between central Europe’s largest – and militarily strongest – countries. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Blow for Reeves as business confidence at near record low after Budget

Labour chancellor under pressure to do more to improve the prospects for economic growth

Economics