2 h. ago Are Brits falling out of love with the Costas? Half of holidaymakers actively avoided Spain this summer

Spain has long been the go-to destination among Brits for sun, sea and sangria - but it seems the UK's love affair with the European hotspot could be wearing off, according to a new study.

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2 h. ago Fighter jets are scrambled as Russian suicide drones enter Nato airspace over Poland: Commercial planes are diverted as Allies tackle threat

Earlier, the Ukrainian Air Force said on the Telegram messaging app that drones were heading west and threatening the city of Zamosc in Poland.

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3 h. ago Epstein 'brokered a deal with Lord Mandelson over the sale of a UK taxpayer

Lord Mandelson is under mounting pressure to resign after it was revealed he worked with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein on a £1billion deal involving a taxpayer-owned bank.

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4 h. ago Thomas Tuchel marvels at England’s display of ‘teamwork in its purest form’

Manager praises players’ intensity against Serbia ‘It’s a perfect result and perfect moment’Thomas Tuchel praised “teamwork in its purest form” after England kickstarted the head coach’s reign by taking control of their World Cup qualifying group with a dominant 5-0 thrashing of Serbia. Goals from Harry Kane, Noni Madueke, Ezri Konsa, Marc Guéhi and Marcus Rashford stunned the crowd at the Rajko Mitic Stadium and lifted England seven points clear at the top of Group K. Tuchel, whose side have won their first five qualifiers, was delighted with the best performance of his tenure and hailed his players for how they combined to humiliate the hosts in Belgrade.“I think it was teamwork in its purest form,” the German said. “We helped each other out, we had the right intensity in the right moments. We put the work in to not allow one shot on target for a strong home team. If you want to do this you need to support each other, you need to play disciplined and keep the intensity up. This is...

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5 h. ago Thomas Tuchel sends England stars clear new message after Serbia demolition

German’s underwhelming tenure kick-started by five-goal thrashing in Belgrade

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5 h. ago 'Perfect' vest top which is £14 at Next and shoppers are loving

If you're looking for a versatile knit that won't break the bank, we've found the perfect thing

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6 h. ago Mapped: All the countries Israel has attacked in the Middle East since 7 October Hamas massacre

Airstrike on Doha in Qatar representing expansion of its operations condemned worldwide

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7 h. ago Street robber brutally attacked stranger and took his bank card to withdraw £400

Malakyi Thompson, 23, punched his victim who was treated for facial injuries, including a cut to his face, grazes and bruises to his nose as well as two chipped teeth

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7 h. ago HMRC to make 'blatant' change to tax the bank of mum and dad

The HMRC is rumoured to be planning a clampdown on the 'Bank of Mum and Dad', with critics warning that it will have a 'drastic effect' on families in the UK

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8 h. ago Delta is launching nonstop flights to these incredible European destinations — these are the best thing to do when you get there

A new direct service to Madrid, Spain, will begin on May 16, 2026, while flights to Nice, France, will start on May 17

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8 h. ago Christian Brueckner lawyer says Madeleine McCann suspect 'will never be charged'

Speaking ahead of the imminent release of his client, German lawyer Friedrich Fuelscher claimed he does not believe Brueckner will be charged and should be allowed to live a 'normal life' upon release

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9 h. ago Bob MacIntyre saluted by Europe's elite as Rory McIlroy tells Oban ace he's 'one of the best in the world'

European heroes Rory McIlroy, Tommy Fleetwood and Justin Rose lead the plaudits for Scottish hero ahead of Ryder Cup

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9 h. ago Ben & Jerry’s founders call for the brand to be ‘freed’ from its owners

Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield say it is ‘not the Ben & Jerry’s’ they founded after being ‘silenced’ by Unilever over matters of social justiceThe co-founders of Ben & Jerry’s have called for the ice-cream brand to be made independent and excluded from current owner Unilever’s plans to list its ice-cream business on the stock market.Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield say The Magnum Ice Cream Company (TMICC), a new division of Unilever that is set to be separately listed in November and includes the brand founded by the pair in 1978 alongside Magnum, Cornetto and Wall’s, “must free Ben & Jerry’s” in an open letter to prospective investors and the group’s board. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago Phillipson the frontrunner as six female Labour MPs enter deputy leader race

Alison McGovern and Paula Barker latest to join contest, as well as Emily Thornberry, Lucy Powell and Bell Ribeiro-AddyWho is in the running for deputy leader?UK politics live – latest updatesBridget Phillipson has thrown her hat in the ring for the Labour deputy leadership contest, becoming the early favourite to win as she is most likely to meet the threshold of MP nominations.While Labour party members, many of whom are to the left of Keir Starmer’s leadership, could be suspicious of the education secretary’s role as a serving cabinet minister, she is likely to be seen by MPs as No 10’s de facto candidate and so will secure much of the “payroll” vote. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago France's 'Block Everything' protests bring chaos and pigs' heads as Macron seeks new PM

France is bracing for potential violence as tens of thousands of protesters are expected to join a day of disruption across the country

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10 h. ago Phillipson, Powell, Thornberry, McGovern and Barker enter race to be Labour deputy leader

Five more women join Ribeiro-Addy in contest that threatens to reopen party debate about wealth taxes

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10 h. ago Team USA make early Ryder Cup faux pas with ‘McIlroy’ silhouette t

Navy top carries the slogan ‘USA Ryder Cup 2025’Social media erupted after item went on sale onlineThe United States has produced an early Ryder Cup faux pas after an official t-shirt appeared on sale, featuring a silhouette which bears an uncanny resemblance to Europe’s Rory McIlroy. What on earth was wrong with Scottie Scheffler? McIlroy is the leading name on the European roster to face the US at Bethpage on the final weekend of September.Social media erupted after the item appeared on the US element of the official Ryder Cup shop. Costing $65, the navy Ralph Lauren t-shirt carries the slogan ‘USA Ryder Cup 2025.’ The golfer performing a follow through as the backdrop is almost certainly McIlroy albeit the Northern Irishman shrugged off the bizarre matter at Wentworth on Tuesday. McIlroy suggested the golfer looks more like Adam Scott; which would actually be just as curious, given he is Australian. The PGA of America has been contacted for comment. Continue reading...

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11 h. ago Mapped: All the countries Israel has attacked in the Middle East since October 7 Hamas massacre

Israel latest airstrike is on Doha in Qatar, a further expansion of its operations across the region

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11 h. ago Scottish woman visits Benidorm market and is floored by what she buys for €10

Beth Alexandra, from Scotland, recently visited Benidorm market and she was keen to see what she could buy for €10 - and she was floored by what she managed to get

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11 h. ago North Yorkshire town with hidden 'grand castle' is somewhere 'everyone should visit'

The picturesque market town is the perfect day trip with plenty to do - including a stunning castle and magnificent abbey

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