28 m. ago EastEnders fans say it was 'worth the wait' as Zoe Slater's return kicks off soap's new era

The character had not been seen on the programme since back in 2005

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29 m. ago Moment Trump is savagely cut off by Canada's Mark Carney showcases tense power struggle amid 51st state drama

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney savagely ended President Donald Trump's back-and-forth with reporters Monday, as the two leaders kicked off the start of the G7 Summit with a bilateral meeting.

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62 m. ago Wowcher deal cuts 'powerful' and 'quiet' air cooler worth £150 to under £40

Keep cool amidst the upcoming warmer temperatures with this Wowcher deal.

Economics

1 hour ago Skylight Digital Calendar Review: Is this home organising tool worth the price?

We review the Skylight digital calendar to see if its features justify its £290 price tag

Politics

1 hour ago The victims of grooming gangs deserve justice – at long last, they may get it

Editorial: The government’s decision to launch a full statutory inquiry into historic grooming cases is long overdue. Thousands of girls were failed not only by their abusers but by the very institutions and individuals meant to protect them. At last, a national reckoning is underway

Events

2 h. ago Syrian general says missing US journalist Austin Tice was killed

Bassam Hassan, a top general under Assad, reportedly gave news regarding American who went missing in 2012A high-ranking Syrian general under former president Bashar al-Assad who is now in Lebanon has reportedly told US investigators that the American journalist Austin Tice, who disappeared in 2012, is dead.Bassam Hassan was a top security adviser once accused of facilitating chemical attacks on civilians. In a recent meeting with the FBI and CIA, he claimed that Assad – who was ousted in December and has since fled to Moscow – ordered Tice’s execution, according to the New York Times and the BBC, which first reported the allegation. Each media organization cited sources familiar with the matter. Hassan’s claims remain unverified. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Dyson vacuum shoppers claim is 'better than Shark' drops to just £119 online

A 'fade free' battery helps to keep it powered for more than long enough to clean all your furniture, finer nooks and crannies, and even the car

Economics

3 h. ago Tonight's rugby news as rugby league star joins Wales coaching team and powerhouse tipped for breakthrough

The latest headlines from Wales and around the world

Sport

3 h. ago Police to collect ethnicity data for all cases of child sexual abuse

Requirement made as review finds ‘over-representation’ of Asian men among grooming gang suspectsYvette Cooper has condemned damning failures by the authorities to protect children from grooming gangs as she announced there would be a formal requirement on police for the first time to collect ethnicity and nationality data for all cases of child sexual abuse and exploitation.The home secretary confirmed the government would accept all 12 recommendations of Louise Casey’s rapid review, including setting up a statutory inquiry into institutional failures, marking a significant reversal after months of pressure on Labour to act. Continue reading...

Events

3 h. ago Grooming gangs: Children in London being sexually and criminally exploited, damning Casey review reveals

Baroness Casey found ‘deep-rooted failures’ to protect children from rape, exploitation, and violence, with continued fragmentation in the authorities' response

Events

4 h. ago Let me tell you why Pride matters, 40 years after the first parade in Wales

'As a gay woman, Pride means so much more than just a celebration of who we are. It's a direct response to the ever-present danger of regression affecting many in our society'

Politics

4 h. ago Marks and Spencer shoppers all saying same thing about 'dangerous' revamped aisle

Beloved British retailer Marks and Spencer has revamped one of its most popular aisles and shoppers are eager to pay the store a visit so they can see it in person for themselves - but some foresee a problem

Economics

4 h. ago Gardeners urged to follow this 1p bird bath trick this summer

Householders are being advised to put copper coins in their birdbaths to protect wildlife.

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4 h. ago Millions of women say their menstrual cycle dictates what they wear

A new tool tells women the best days of the month to exercise, go on a date, get dressed up for a party, and perform well at work.

Politics

5 h. ago Trump Organization unveils $499 gold phone raising new concerns on conflicts of interest

President’s family business enters sector regulated by US agencies while Trump wields executive power over themUS politics live – latest updatesDonald Trump has launched a mobile phone service and $499 gold smartphone, the latest monetization of his presidency by a family business empire now run by his sons.The Trump Organization unveiled Trump Mobile on Monday with a $47.45 monthly plan – both the service name and price referencing Trump as the 47th president. The company will also sell a gold-cased “T1” smartphone in September etched with the American flag. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Makers of air fryers and smart speakers told to respect users’ right to privacy

Information Commissioner’s Office takes action as people report feeling powerless over data gathering at homeMakers of air fryers, smart speakers, fertility trackers and smart TVs have been told to respect people’s rights to privacy by the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).People have reported feeling powerless to control how data is gathered, used and shared in their own homes and on their bodies. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago 'Quiet and powerful' Tower fan with 'good breeze and airflow' slashed in time for heatwave

'This is an excellent fan, it’s so quiet it’s almost impossible to hear when on the lowest setting.'

Society

5 h. ago UK's enemies could 'dim the sun' across the country in new age doomsday attack

The UK is bracing itself for a potential doomsday attack that could see foreign powers use geoengineering tech to dim the sun's rays over Britain, sparking an environmental disaster

Events

5 h. ago Iran and Israel trade attacks amid reports Tehran could be seeking talks – live updates

Hostilities continue for fourth day but Iran reportedly seeking urgent negotiations to end strikes and resume nuclear talksIran strikes Tel Aviv and Haifa as conflict enters fourth dayLiving in Israel: how have you been affected?Living in Iran: how have you been affected?If you are just tuning in to the latest developments in the escalating conflict in the Middle East, here is our new wrap on the strikes between Israel and Iran.Iran has executed a man who was found guilty of spying for Israel’s intelligence agency Mossad, the semi-official Fars news agency reported on Monday, as reported by Reuters. Continue reading...

Politics

5 h. ago Inclusive tech gives ‘time back to patients’ amid surge in cases, says Scottish GP

A Scottish GP with dyslexia has hailed the benefits of a British-developed voice recognition tool in helping his practice cope with a rise in administrative demands and growing clinical complexity.

Science