2 h. ago UK moves jets to Middle East as Starmer refuses to rule out defending Israel

Military assets to provide ‘contingency support’ as PM repeats call for de-escalation after Iran’s retaliatory strikesMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe UK is moving jets and other military assets to the Middle East, Keir Starmer has said, refusing to rule out defending Israel from Iranian strikes despite Tehran’s threat that such an action could see British bases in the region also targeted.Speaking to reporters on the plane to the G7 summit, Starmer reiterated his call for de-escalation, saying he had held a series of calls with other world leaders in the hours after Israel’s attack on Iran, including the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, and Donald Trump. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago The chronic conditions that affect one in four children – and how to treat them

People often imagine the body functions at its best during childhood, but about 25 per cent of children experience chronic pain, Natoshia R. Cunningham writes

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6 h. ago My sick father started raping me when I was nine and told me he was 'preparing me for marriage'. When I confessed to my little sister at 14, I learnt of horrors I could never have imagined

Mark Jones, 65, was in April jailed for 24 years, after repeatedly sexually assaulting Taylor-Rae Eason, 22 and her younger sister, Chloe, 20 - and giving them cash in exchange for their silence.

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6 h. ago The cost of staying alive could become a lot more expensive for millions of Americans because of Trump drug tariffs

Are you or someone else you know reliant on insulin, chemotherapy drugs or pain killers? Branded prescriptions drugs could become more expensive and generic versions could face more shortages if Trump implements tariffs

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6 h. ago South Africa win World Test Championship after completing stunning comeback against Australia – live reaction

South Africa chasing a target of 282 to win at Lord’sRead the latest edition of The Spin | And email James60th over: South Africa 218-3 (Markram 106, Stubbs 0) So it is Tristan Stubbs to the middle. Starts at the non-striker’s end, but immediately gets strike as Markram guides a single. Lots of pressure on Stubbs, more a white-ball player but one of huge talent, who Shukri Conrad has backed in this team. Small target, plenty of time, and in a short-form game he might knock off these last 64 runs in five overs. But this is different. Hit on the pad early, Hazlewood appealing but it’s going down leg. Two slips and a gully, but the second slip is Webster and the gully is Green, so effectively four slips and two gullies. Cover, mid off, mid on, midwicket up closer. Deep point and deep backward square saving boundaries. Stubbs defends his first five balls.59th over: South Africa 217-3 (Markram 105) Oh, there it is! The first tremor? South Africa’s captain battled through the pain yesterd...

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7 h. ago Brit mum who joined 'Torture King' in vile monkey cruelty gang sent warning by locals

Natalie Herron helped to pay violent thugs to cause immeasurable pain and suffering on various monkeys as part of a major torture scheme that ran across the entire world

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8 h. ago Met Office warns monster storms forecast for UK pose 'danger to LIFE'

The Met Office has issued two yellow weather warnings as storms are set to batter parts of the UK today but this weather could potentially pose a 'danger to life' in some areas

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8 h. ago The common types of medication you shouldn’t have with coffee

While your morning brew might feel harmless, it can interact with certain medicines to reduce effectiveness or increase side effects

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11 h. ago Lenny Henry fights back tears reflecting on mother’s death during tour

Sir Lenny Henry reflected on the pain of his mother dying while he was in Australia for a tour as he spoke to Alison Hammond for the latest episode of her Big Weekend series on the BBC on Friday, 13 June.

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12 h. ago SARA COX: I don't have any Botox or tweakments, but these are the budget beauty buys I can't live without

Radio presenter Sara Cox, 50, tells Rosie Green about her 90s brows, spray tan saviour and the £5.99 conditioning spray she can't live without

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14 h. ago Tatcha serum stick alternatives that are £40 cheaper and shoppers 'love'

Four budget-friendly serum stick alternatives, perfect for preventing eczema flare ups as seen in a viral TikTok of the Tatcha product saving a fan as Beyoncé concert reduces her to tears

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15 h. ago UK weather forecast maps show official 34C heatwave as exact dates revealed

Temperatures across the UK could soon rise above the Met Office's official heatwave threshold for three consecutive days - the sizzling stretch may push thermometers to a blistering 34C

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15 h. ago Father's Day weather forecast as UK set for mixed bag as temperatures 'creep to low 20s'

As people hope to go on a nice walk or maybe have a nice barbecue this Father''s Day (June 15), the Met Office have urged us all to keep an eye on the weather as it's set to be a mixed bag of sunny or rainy

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15 h. ago Alexander Dennis closure risks leaving communities 'hollowed out' as union calls for public ownership

EXCLUSIVE: The GMB warned repeated job losses across Scotland's manufacturing sector risks leaving communities "hollowed out".

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17 h. ago EasyJet passengers can get best seats 'completely free' with simple check

easyJet is a popular budget airline for Brits looking to book a cheap getaway, but passengers will need to act fast if they want to get the best seats onboard for free

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18 h. ago Estée Lauder 'great value' skincare set worth £78 plummets to £45

Ideal for bagging bestselling Estée Lauder buys on a budget, this money-saving bundle offer is too good to miss

Economics

20 h. ago US marines carry out first known detention of civilian in Los Angeles – live

Marcos Leao, a 27-year-old army veteran, told reporters after he was released that the marines who detained him were ‘just doing their job’With Donald Trump’s deployment of more troops in response to protests in LA, and as plans come together for a military parade in Washington DC on the president’s birthday, journalist Judith Levine tells Jonathan Freedland why she believes the US has entered a new era of authoritarianism in this week’s edition of US Politics Weekly. You can listen here.With predictions of as many as 200,000 attendees at tomorrow’s Washington parade, the Secret Service is preparing for protests by erecting 18 miles of anti-scale fencing and deploying drones to the city’s skies to keep watch. Continue reading...

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21 h. ago Today Los Angeles, tomorrow Chicago? Tom Homan reveals how Trump wants to use National Guard more broadly

‘If other cities go down the same path, I think that’s an option we should consider, absolutely,’ border czar says

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22 h. ago King Charles requests Trooping the Colour changes in tribute to Air India crash victims

The King's Official Birthday Parade - Trooping the Colour - will take place tomorrow and King Charles has amended some plans for the day as a mark of respect for the lives lost in the Air India crash

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22 h. ago How far you walk may be more important than speed to fix chronic back pain

Walking more may lower your risk for chronic low back pain by as much as 23 percent

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