69 m. ago Vladimir Putin declares Ukraine ceasefire as he marks 'Victory Day' in Russia

The Russian President has declared a three-day ceasefire in Ukraine, after his forces spent the past few days bombarding Ukrainian cities and towns with missiles and drones

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1 hour ago Coleen Rooney shares her 'relief' as Wagatha Christie showdown is 'finally' settled and sends a scathing message to Rebekah Vardy by insisting 'time and money should have been put to better use'

Coleen Rooney has shared her 'relief' as the Wagatha Christie showdown was 'finally' settled after Rebekah Vardy settled on a seven-figure sum.

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1 hour ago UK issues alert over deadly fungus already infecting millions

The Aspergillus fungus is a known danger in tropical and subtropical regions, but it may soon spread across Europe and reach the UK, as highlighted by scientists in the wake of TV show The Last of Us.

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1 hour ago Cruise ship 'murder' victim killed after stag do 'fight' described as 'lovely grandad'

"Lovely grandad" James Messham was reportedly on a stag do with friends and family when he was killed in an "altercation" just hours after the MSC Virtuosa set sail

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2 h. ago India conducts mock drills across country during escalating tensions with Pakistan

India conducted mock drills across the country on Wednesday (7 May) after a deadly terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir killed 26 people on 22 April.

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2 h. ago MSC Virtuosa cruise ship 'murder' victim killed on stag do named as 'lovely gentleman'

James Messham, 60, died after an altercation is said to have broken out on board the MSC Virtuosa shortly after departure, forcing the vessel turn back and dock in Southampton

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3 h. ago Households urged to cut short their showers as drought fears rise across UK

With no major downpours forecast and reservoirs only 80% full, water rationing is now needed, with homeowners encouraged to turn off their taps and keep showering to a minimum

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3 h. ago Coleen Rooney shares her 'relief' as Wagatha Christie showdown is 'finally' settled as she sends a scathing message to Rebekah Vardy by insisting 'time and money should have been put to better use'

Coleen Rooney has shared her 'relief' as the Wagatha Christie showdown was 'finally' settled after Rebekah Vardy settled on a seven-figure sum.

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3 h. ago 'Sleepy' Joe Biden wakes up to launch scathing attack on Donald Trump and Ukraine war

In his first interview since leaving the White House, the former American president said it was 'foolish' to think Putin would stop if territory in Kyiv was conceded

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3 h. ago Data reforms move closer to becoming law amid calls to ‘protect artists’ from AI

The Government pledged to conduct an economic impact assessment of the policy options put forward in its copyright and AI consultation.

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3 h. ago Two Man Utd stars put on Ruben Amorim transfer notice ahead of Athletic Bilbao clash

Manchester United are expected to try and sign a new striker this summer - and that could spell trouble for Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee, who have both struggled this season

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4 h. ago Plane crash leaves 5 survivors surrounded by caimans and anaconda in deadly swamp

Five survivors of a crash landing were forced to endure two sleepless nights of relentless mosquito bites and the threatening glare of giant predator reptiles on top of a small aircraft

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4 h. ago University of Warsaw axe attack leaves one dead and one injured

Police were called to the university in the Polish capital at around 6.40pm local time

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5 h. ago Mother of Gaza hostage is furious over mixed signals on how many captives are dead

Families of hostages held in Gaza were surprised and angered to hear U.S. President Donald Trump say that three of the hostages who Israel had said were alive had died

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5 h. ago Pakistan decries ‘act of war’ after India claims to target ‘terror camps’ with airstrikes

Missile strikes and subsequent exchange of fire along border leave at least 36 people dead on both sides

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5 h. ago Kashmir crisis live: India must ‘suffer the consequences’ for ‘cowardly’ attack says Pakistan PM

Shehbaz Sharif addresses nation as tensions escalate after 31 people killed and 57 injured in Indian air force attackPakistan authorises ‘corresponding’ retaliation after deadly India missile strikesAnalysis – India and Pakistan can ill-afford war, but who will talk them down?Footage shows the aftermath of India’s missile attack on Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir on Wednesday.Turkey’s president, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, has spoken with Pakistan’s prime minister, Shehbaz Sharif, in a phone call on Wednesday.Erdoğan stated that Turkey was ready to do what it can to prevent the tensions from escalating, and that his diplomatic contacts in that regard would continue. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Remainer poster girl who sparked outrage for trying to stop Brexit makes bid to hold coveted post of Chancellor of the University of Cambridge

Gina Miller, the controversial campaigner, has put herself forward for election to the historic role, saying she would use it to 'promote ethical leadership'

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5 h. ago Federal Reserve holds rates steady as it warns of rising economic risks

Policymakers say inflation and unemployment could rise as Donald Trump’s tariffs heighten uncertainty

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6 h. ago Biden accuses Trump of ‘modern day appeasement’ as Putin prepares for Victory Day parade

Ukrainian drones cause flight chaos in Moscow as Xi Jinping and other leaders gather for annual Russian parade

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6 h. ago Young man tragically found dead in Rochdale Canal has still not been identified

The man, thought to be aged in his 20s, was wearing a ring on his wedding finger

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