78 m. ago ‘Trump is abandoning Ukraine and wants a weaker EU’: Dominique de Villepin on Europe’s moment of truth

The former French PM says the US is no longer an ally of Europe – but has joined Russia and China as an ‘illiberal superpower’Dominique de Villepin made his name with a memorable speech to the UN security council in February 2003, just before the US-led invasion of Iraq. De Villepin, the then French foreign minister, in effect signalled France’s intention to veto a UN resolution authorising the war, forcing the US and UK to act unilaterally. He warned that Washington’s strategy would lead to chaos in the Middle East and undermine international institutions. The prophetic plea was met with applause, a rare event in the security council chamber. It led to the career diplomat’s inclusion as a character in David Hare’s 2004 anti-war play, Stuff Happens.Now the veteran statesman, who warned about the risks of Europe’s over-reliance on the US many years before it became a mainstream opinion in Paris or Berlin, is back with advice on how to respond to the most serious breakdown in Europe’s...

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2 h. ago Florida Man Games return for Round 2 as teams vie to be the world’s worst superhero

The Florida Man Games are back for Round 2, as teams from around the state gather to prove they have what it takes to join the ranks of the world’s worst superhero

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2 h. ago Gunshots and a surge of panic: footage shows last moments of boy, 12, killed in the West Bank

Two children a week are killed in the West Bank. Two cameras recorded the circumstances of one such deathThe last time Nassar al-Hammouni talked to his son, Ayman, it was by telephone and the 12-year-old was overflowing with plans for the coming weekend, and for the rest of his life. He had joined a local football team and planned to register at a karate club that weekend. When he grew up, he told Nassar, he was going to become a doctor, or better still an engineer to help his father in the construction job that took him away from their home in Hebron every week.None of that – the football, the karate or his imagined future career – will happen now. Last Friday, two days after the call to his father, Ayman was killed, shot by Israeli fire, video footage seen by the Guardian suggests. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Liverpool news: Jurgen Klopp trolled by fans as Reds confirm eye

Liverpool are certainly enjoying life under Jurgen Klopp’s successor Arne Slot but the German still features among the club’s main headlines months after his initial exit

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6 h. ago BAFTA winning actor reveals how his role as 'a pestering fan' was cut from Notting Hill movie and Julia Roberts' awkward reaction to him on set

Joining Claudia Winkleman on the sofa, as she steps in for Graham, he spoke about his 'strange day' on set.

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6 h. ago Minneapolis man charged with trying to join the Islamic State group

A Minneapolis man who allegedly expressed admiration for the truck attack in New Orleans that killed 14 people has been accused of trying to join the Islamic State group

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7 h. ago Mika Biereth: Arsenal sent another painful reminder by goal machine they let go

Prolific Danish striker has now scored three hat-tricks since joining Monaco from Sturm Graz in January

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7 h. ago The Apprentice 'signs EastEnders icon and Good Morning Britain star' for celeb reboot

The Apprentice is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year and it's been reported that a new celebrity edition will be released by the BBC to mark the special occasion

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7 h. ago NHS workers to get free Nuffield Health gym membership and personal trainer to combat shortages

Health Secretary Wes Streeting has announced programme with Nuffield Health for NHS workers suffering from muscle and joint pain - see where it will be offered first

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7 h. ago Bowen Yang reacts to ‘background actor’s’ claim he got Shane Gillis fired from SNL

Gillis was originally hired with Yang and Chloe Fineman to join the cast in 2019 but was promptly fired before he made his debut

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8 h. ago Zoe Saldana is the epitome of class in a plunging lace dress as she joins glamorous Julia Roberts at the Cesar Film Awards in Paris

Zoe Saldana and Julia Roberts showed off their glamorous sense of style as they stepped out on Friday to the 50th Cesar Film Awards at L'Olympia in Paris, France.

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8 h. ago Unai Emery praises Marco Asensio and Marcus Rashford after beating Cardiff

The pair have both made a big impact since joining Aston Villa on loan in January.

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8 h. ago Canada pizzeria joins boycott of US ingredients in retaliation to Trump’s tariffs

Graham Palmateer, owner of Gram’s Pizza, has done away completely with U.S. products

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8 h. ago Student, 20, collapses and dies while 'standing in line' for mysterious fraternity 'ritual'

Southern University student Caleb Wilson, 20, took part in a ritual for a fraternity which involved participants standing in a line - but after joining, he suddenly passed out and died

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8 h. ago Paloma Faith recreates 'famous, iconic' BRIT Awards performance

Paloma Faith delighted fans when she took position in a humble garden to 'recreate' her iconic performance of Only Love Can Hurt Like This from the 2015 BRIT Awards

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8 h. ago Francis Ford Coppola has scathing response to Razzies 2025 Worst Director win for Megalopolis

Iconic filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola had a scathing response to his shock Razzies 2025 Worst Director win for Megalopolis.

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8 h. ago Peak bloom for the iconic cherry blossom trees of Washington, DC, is predicted for late March

The National Park Service has announced that peak bloom this year for the signature cherry blossom trees of Washington, D

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8 h. ago Marco Asensio's Marcus Rashford admission speaks volumes after Man Utd criticism

Marcus Rashford joined Aston Villa on loan from Manchester United for the second half of the Premier League season and has already made an impression with his new team-mates

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8 h. ago Vance lit the fuse, and Trump exploded. Inside the historic Oval Office meltdown that could change the world

ANALYSIS: Vice president started a fight with Zelensky with a pre-rehearsed speech, then Trump joined the fray, Richard Hall writes

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8 h. ago Luke Humphries insists Beau Greaves is a threat as he tips women's champ to join Premier League

The World No 1 beat Greaves 10-7 but only after she missed the chance to 5-2 up in UK Open clash

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