84 m. ago BREAKING: Lewis Hamilton handed Monaco GP penalty as F1 stewards issue statement on Max Verstappen clash

Max Verstappen was impeded by Lewis Hamilton during qualifying for the Monaco Grand Prix and the Ferrari star has been punished despite the team being mostly to blame

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84 m. ago Lewis Hamilton handed Monaco GP penalty as F1 stewards issue statement on Max Verstappen clash

Max Verstappen was impeded by Lewis Hamilton during qualifying for the Monaco Grand Prix and the Ferrari star has been punished despite the team being mostly to blame

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35 h. ago This goes beyond Gary Lineker. The BBC risks coming apart over the Gaza war | Jane Martinson

Mistakes have been made by both the star and the corporation. That shouldn’t compromise urgent coverage of the conflict When Gary Lineker bids farewell to the BBC on Sunday, his former bosses will be hoping for an end to their problems with headstrong stars harder than England football fans do at major tournaments. And, like England fans, they are sure to be disappointed.For Lineker was just the highest-profile example representing two existential challenges for the BBC: how to maintain its reputation for impartiality, and how to do so in a toxic and divisive age. Few issues are so difficult, or are being so badly handled by the BBC right now, as the Israel-Gaza conflict.Jane Martinson is a Guardian columnist Continue reading...

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36 h. ago Netanyahu accuses leaders of Britain, France and Canada of ‘emboldening Hamas’

The Israeli prime minister made the statement after the leaders called for a halt to the Gaza offensive and an end to restrictions on humanitarian aidBenjamin Netanyahu has accused Keir Starmer, Emmanuel Macron and Mark Carney of “emboldening Hamas”, after they called for a halt to Israel’s military offensive and an end to restrictions on humanitarian aid in Gaza.Earlier this week, the leaders of the UK, France and Canada condemned the Israeli government’s “egregious” actions in Gaza, warning that the UK and allies will take “concrete actions” unless Netanyahu changes course. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago King Charles to warn ‘Canada is not for sale’ during Ottawa trip after Trump threats

Canadian high commissioner says Charles will ‘reinforce power and strength’ of his country’s sovereignty

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4 d. ago Netanyahu hits back after UK, France and Canada threaten action – Israel

Leaders of UK, France and Canada condemn Israel’s ‘egregious actions’ in Gaza and warn of joint action if offensive continuesFull report: Netanyahu vows to ‘take control’ of GazaAs we mentioned in the opening post, the UK, France and Canada issued a rare joint condemnation of Israel, denouncing its expanded offensive in Gaza and the blocking of aid into the territory.It marks a change in tone from the UK and Canada - in particular – which have broadly backed Israel’s war and insisted on its “right to defend” itself despite it being accused of committing genocide and carrying out widespread and systematic violations of international law. France has been more openly critical of the Israeli military’s conduct. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Gardeners urged to plant 3 flowers with huge blooms in King Charles's grounds

The King is famously hands-on when it comes to his own gardens, but even if you don't have the budget to recreate his stunning green spaces, then you can still take a leaf out of his book with these plant recommendations

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6 d. ago King urged to issue a 'hands off Canada' warning to Trump when he opens parliament next month

The US President has caused widespread consternation by repeatedly calling for Canada to become America's 51st state.

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7 d. ago King Charles' desperate plea for Prince William after learning from own 'mistake'

King Charles made an insistent request for Prince William, urging him not to repeat his own mistakes - which experts say has resulted in a major shift in the Royal Family

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2 w. ago Man, 31, who bombarded late Queen Elizabeth's cousin, the Duke of Gloucester, with calls after becoming convinced he could help him with a legal issue is handed restraining order

Jack Oliver Lyons, 31, was convicted of harassing the granddaughter of Princess Alexandra and the Royal Household at Kensington Palace so he could get closer to Prince Richard, 80.

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3 w. ago Trump’s Truth Social posts make no sense – what do they say about his mentality?

The president’s little used social media platform offers him a forum for his nonstop haranguing and score-settlingNo political leader has used social media quite like Donald Trump. But his recent posts on Truth Social, the social media platform he founded in 2021, have become increasingly bizarre: the president using the lack of scrutiny afforded by the platform’s small user base to truly let loose.In the hundreds of “Truths” since he took office, Trump has variously used Truth Social to reimagine himself as a king and to urge Americans to “BE COOL!” as the stock market tanked in the wake of his trade war, the president’s seemingly random use of capital letters, punctuation and inaccurate spelling consistent across the messages. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago King Charles to open Canada parliament as PM Carney reacts to Trump threats

Liberal PM will also meet with US president on Tuesday amid tensions over threatened annexation and tariffsKing Charles has accepted an invitation to open Canada’s parliament on 27 May, in “an historic honour that matches the weight of our times”, the country’s prime minister, Mark Carney, said on Friday.In his first news conference since an election dominated by Donald Trump’s threats to Canada’s sovereignty, the prime minister also confirmed he would meet the US president at the White House on Tuesday. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago King Charles to open Canada’s parliament as PM Carney responds to Trump threats

Liberal PM will also meet with US president on Tuesday amid tensions over threatened annexation and tariffsKing Charles has accepted an invitation to open Canada’s parliament on 27 May, in “an historic honour that matches the weight of our times”, the country’s prime minister, Mark Carney, said on Friday.In his first news conference since an election dominated by Donald Trump’s threats to Canada’s sovereignty, the prime minister also confirmed he would meet the US president at the White House on Tuesday. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Donald Trump speech to Parliament during state visit 'likely to get green light' as revolt by MPs 'stalls' despite thousands signing petition

Keir Starmer invited the US President for a State Visit as part of his charm offensive during a trip to the White House in February.

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3 w. ago Tottenham hit fans with indefinite bans over Liverpool storm as statement issued

Tottenham have issued a statement and handed out indefinite bans to a number of supporters after Liverpool fans ended up buying tickets for the away end at Anfield

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3 w. ago Canada election results live: PM Carney vows ‘Trump will never break us’ as rival Poilievre loses Parliament seat

In a remarkable victory in the Canadian election, the Liberals are projected to win more seats than Pierre Poilievre’s Conservative party - but it isn't clear yet if they will secure an outright majority

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3 w. ago Donald Trump to mark 100 days in office with Michigan rally – US politics live

US president expected to hail avalanche of orders and policies as Mark Carney marks election victory in Canada with warn ing that ‘America wants our land’100 days of Trump: interactive look at second term so far Trump has posted on Truth Social about the first 100 days of his second term, calling them “100 very special days”.100 VERY SPECIAL DAYS. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!!!Danielle Alvarez of the RNC, and Paul Perez of Border Patrol, were GREAT on Fox & Friends (First). Thank you both! DJT Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney sends blistering message to Donald Trump just moments after being re

Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney warned that Donald Trump is 'trying to break us so that America can own us' in his victory speech after his Liberals won the federal election Monday.

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4 w. ago Ukraine has exposed Trump’s true identity: as a vandal, an autocrat, a gangster and a fool | Jonathan Freedland

This presidency places authoritarian ambition above all – and now the people of Ukraine are paying the priceTo see the true face of Donald Trump, look no further than Ukraine. Laid bare in his handling of that issue are not only his myriad weaknesses, but also the danger he poses to his own country and the wider world – to say nothing of the battered people of Ukraine itself.Don’t be fooled by the mild, vaguely theatrical rebuke Trump issued to Vladimir Putin on Thursday after Moscow unleashed a deadly wave of drone strikes on Kyiv, killing 12 and injuring dozens: “Vladimir, STOP!” Pay attention instead to the fact that, in the nearly 100 days since Trump took office, the US has essentially switched sides in the battle between Putin’s Russia and democratic Ukraine, backing the invaders against the invaded.Jonathan Freedland is a Guardian columnist and the host of the Politics Weekly America podcast100 days of Trump’s presidency, with Jonathan Freedland and guests. On 30 April, join ...

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