48 m. ago French cyclist, 18, vanishes on trip through Iran and hasn't been heard from in weeks

The teen could be one of approximately 20 Europeans taken hostage by Iran or falsely accused of spying for Israel, a French diplomatic source said.

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1 hour ago Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy says US, Europe deals will increase drone production

Married couple die in Russian strike against Kostyantynivka; Ukraine on agenda as Macron makes state visit to UK. What we know on day 1,230Russia and Ukraine struck each other with hundreds of drones on Sunday, throwing Russian air travel into disarray, as Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced Ukrainian deals with western partners allowing Kyiv to scale up production of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Six Ukrainian drones targeted Moscow, said its mayor, Sergei Sobyanin, while another two were reported outside Russia’s second largest city, St Petersburg. Rosaviatsiya, Russia’s civil aviation authority, reported temporary airport closures in the two cities and other regional centres and said dozens of flights had been delayed.In Ukraine on Sunday, Russian drones injured three civilians in Kyiv and at least two in Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city, located in the north-east, officials said. A Russian attack involving Shahed drones also targeted port infrastructure in Mykolaiv in central...

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6 h. ago Secluded sandy Welsh beach is a stone's throw from the perfect cafe

The cove is regularly ranked among the best in the UK

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6 h. ago The best holidays to book for August 2025, from Somerset staycations to Corfu beach breaks

Whether looking for a break close to home or dreaming of something further afield, here’s some inspiration for your peak summer escape

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7 h. ago Brian McFadden's daughters with Kerry Katona beam with pride as he marries for third time

Former Westlife singer Brian McFadden, who shares two daughter with Kerry Katona, and his long-term partner Danielle Parkinson recently tied the knot at a beachside ceremony

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7 h. ago British tourist, 22, rushed to hospital after falling off boat 'after heavily drinking' in Magaluf and getting caught in propeller 

The 22-year-old man was reportedly drinking heavily with friends on the rented boat close to the shores of Nikki Beach this afternoon when he plunged overboard and cut himself.

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7 h. ago Graham Hansen’s late winner downs Finland and puts Norway on verge of last eight

Norway stand on the verge of qualification to the knockout stages of the European Championship after grinding out a 2-1 victory over a courageous Finland. Caroline Graham Hansen’s 84th-minute winner in Sion broke Helmarit hearts after Oona Sevenius had cancelled out Eva Nystrom’s unfortunate early own goal.In the shadow of the cloudy mountains that surround the Stade Tourbillon, it had been a turbulent evening for a Norway side that continues to confuse and frustrate. It proved far from a convincing outing for them once again as they struggled against hard-working opposition who dominated much of the encounter. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Israeli strikes kill at least 38 in Gaza as ceasefire talks reach critical point

Benjamin Netanyahu travels to Washington as momentum gathers in negotiations for a US-sponsored deal Israeli warplanes launched a wave of strikes in Gaza on Sunday, killing at least 38 Palestinians, according to hospital officials, as talks over a ceasefire in the devastated territory reached a critical point.Officials at Nasser hospital in the southern city of Khan Younis said 18 people were killed by strikes in al-Mawasi, a nearby coastal area that is crowded with tented encampments of those displaced by fighting elsewhere. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Brian McFadden smiles in wedding photos as he marries for third time

Former Westlife singer Brian McFadden has shared a glimpse into his beachside wedding to Danielle Parkinson as he posts first photos online.

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8 h. ago Chicago woman charged with murder after kids are stabbed inside burning home

Police were called to Wendy Tolbert’s home in the Logan Square section of the city just after 9:00am on Friday after someone called 911 to report a person armed with a knife.

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8 h. ago Lion’s owners arrested after woman and children injured in attack in Pakistan

Footage shows animal leaping over wall in Lahore before attack that left victims with face and arm injuriesThe owners of a pet lion that escaped from a farmhouse and injured a woman and her two children in the eastern Pakistani city of Lahore have been arrested, authorities said on Sunday.The arrest came after dramatic video footage emerged showing the lion leaping over a wall and attacking the victims in a residential area. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Jamie Vardy sees shock transfer vetoed by Arsenal legend despite agreement

Premier League icon Jamie Vardy is a free agent after leaving Leicester City at the end of his contract and had held talks over a surprise transfer to a Serie A side

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8 h. ago Brian McFadden shares first look at beachside wedding hours after touching tribute to Diogo Jota

The former Westlife star shared a montage of photos from his special day with his hundreds of thousands of Instagram followers

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8 h. ago Brian McFadden is married! Westlife star ties the knot for the THIRD time with Danielle Parkinson in Cornish beach ceremony

The Westlife star, 45, who shares daughter Ruby, with the blogger, tied the knot for the third time on Saturday.

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8 h. ago Ben Stokes’ waning influence with the bat on display in England’s soggy defeat | Andy Bull

Captain was bamboozled by Jadeja’s bowling before falling to Washington Sundar in crushing second Test loss to IndiaIt was raining hard in Birmingham on Sunday morning. A weight of great black clouds broke over the city while it was feeling its way into the day. On the streets people pressed themselves together under the cover of bus stops and awnings: revellers off to the Queens Heath pride festival, heavy metal lovers making their way home after Black Sabbath’s farewell gig at Villa Park the previous evening, and cricket supporters bound for the ground, most of them with last-minute tickets, split between anxious Indian and wry English fans, the only people in the city who were happy enough to be getting wet.The bad weather was about the only way England were going to get out of this match with a draw. A team who have spent three years learning how to do the improbable were in no position at all to attempt the unremarkable and bat out the match, even after the rain had washed out ...

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9 h. ago Missing fisherman feared dead after being 'attacked by two sharks'

A man was dragged underwater while fishing for sardines on a popular beach at Mfazazana, South Africa, on Friday afternoon - he is believed to have been attacked by two sharks

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9 h. ago Tonight's Swansea City transfer news as club agree record deal for Lewis O'Brien

The latest news from the Swansea.com Stadium

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9 h. ago Man City could save millions with unpopular right back transfer call

Manchester City are in the market for a right-back but they have not been able to yet to close in on a target

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10 h. ago Brian McFadden all smiles in first look wedding snaps as he marries for a third time

Former Westlife star Brian McFadden has given fans a sweet glimpse into his beautiful beachside wedding to his long-term love Danielle Parkinson as he shares first photos online

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10 h. ago ‘Our days are full of hardship’: people in Gaza barely dare to hope for success in ceasefire talks

Mood is tense and subdued after nearly 21 months of Israeli offensives that have displaced almost the entire populationIn Gaza City on Sunday morning, there was only one topic of conversation: the possibility of peace. In the half-ruined town, as across the entire territory, few took their eyes off their phones, a television or better-informed relatives or friends for more than a few minutes.Um Fadi Ma’rouf, from the now destroyed town of Beit Lahia in the far north of Gaza, said she was encouraged by the positive response from Hamas to the most recent US-sponsored proposal of terms for a deal. Continue reading...

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