4 h. ago Lecornu addresses French parliament in bid to win over Socialists – Europe live

PM will be hoping to win over enough Socialists to stave off losing a no-confidence vote that would deepen France’s political crisisThe Kremlin said on Tuesday it welcomed US president Donald Trump’s desire to focus on the search for a peace deal to end the fighting in Ukraine after achieving a ceasefire in Gaza and hoped he would be able to push Kyiv towards a settlement.Addressing the Israeli Knesset a day earlier after brokering a deal between Israel and Hamas, Trump spoke of wanting to get a deal done with Iran over its nuclear programme, but said he would turn his attention to trying to end the war in Ukraine first.We are already well acquainted with Mr Witkoff; he is effective, has proven his effectiveness now in the Middle East, and we hope that his talents will continue to contribute to the work already under way in Ukraine.The Russian side remains open and ready for peaceful dialogue, and we hope that the influence of the United States and the diplomatic skills of President...

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5 h. ago Lecornu attempts to rally French cabinet before addressing parliament – Europe live

PM will be hoping to win over enough Socialists to stave off losing a no-confidence vote that would deepen France’s political crisisThe Kremlin said on Tuesday it welcomed US president Donald Trump’s desire to focus on the search for a peace deal to end the fighting in Ukraine after achieving a ceasefire in Gaza and hoped he would be able to push Kyiv towards a settlement.Addressing the Israeli Knesset a day earlier after brokering a deal between Israel and Hamas, Trump spoke of wanting to get a deal done with Iran over its nuclear programme, but said he would turn his attention to trying to end the war in Ukraine first.We are already well acquainted with Mr Witkoff; he is effective, has proven his effectiveness now in the Middle East, and we hope that his talents will continue to contribute to the work already under way in Ukraine.The Russian side remains open and ready for peaceful dialogue, and we hope that the influence of the United States and the diplomatic skills of President...

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3 d. ago Don’t fall for the authoritarian hype – Reform and the hard right can be stopped in their tracks | Gordon Brown

From the US to Europe and Asia, grievances are being exploited to gain power. But moderate voices are still in tune with the majorityGordon Brown was UK prime minister from 2007 to 2010Nigel Farage portrays his Reform UK party as a unique phenomenon that has burst on to the global stage, its meteoric rise an exceptional epochal event. But this week, in every one of Europe’s major countries and from India and Thailand to the US and Argentina, hard-right, anti-immigrant, anti-globalisation parties like his are also ahead in the opinion polls.In last Saturday’s Czech elections, the rightwing, pro-Putin populist Andrej Babiš toppled prime minister Petr Fiala. National Rally, which has just brought down yet another French prime minister, is leading the polls for both the French presidency and parliament. In Germany, the far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) is currently the most popular party. Hungary’s Fidesz party, Robert Fico’s pro-Russian Slovakian coalition and the Brothers of...

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8 d. ago Alan Carr says fans will see 'a different side to him' on The Celebrity Traitors... and insists there will be 'no comedy' as he plans to win hit show by relying on his old call centre skills

The comedian, 49, has confessed his strategy to not using comedy and honing in on his former days of working in a call center in a bid to win the popular BBC game show.

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9 d. ago Alan Carr says he will be doing ‘no comedy’ in bid to win The Celebrity Traitors

A cast of 19 famous faces will be taking part in the show from October 8.

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2 w. ago Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta unites with top global coaches to talk tactics via WhatsApp group

The Spaniard is leaving no stone unturned in his bid to win the Premier League with the Gunners

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2 w. ago Recognising statehood is the minimum – now the EU must protect Palestine with money

As Europe’s socialist leaders, we call for a trade deal and aid package for Palestine – along with sanctions on Israel to halt the genocideApplause rang out through the UN general assembly this month after it endorsed the so-called New York declaration on the revival of the two-state solution between Israel and Palestine. Adopted by a large majority, 142 countries, this initiative from France and Saudi Arabia offers a rare glimmer of hope in one of the most devastating crises of our time.Separately, the conclusions of the UN commission of inquiry have echoed what human rights organisations and genocide experts have been warning for months: Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. As the ground invasion of Gaza City intensifies, the international community has a legal and moral obligation to act. This includes the immediate imposition of sanctions on Benjamin Netanyahu’s government to halt war crimes.Pedro Sánchez is the president of the Socialist International, secretary general of PS...

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2 w. ago UK National Giant Vegetables Championships to break records in 'very difficult growing year'

Green-fingered gardening fans have been showing off their super-sized produce as they bid to win the UK National Giant Vegetables Championships.

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3 w. ago BBC The Celebrity Traitors trailer 'reveals' first Traitor as star teases 'dark side'

The Traitors' celebrity spin-off will see a host of famous faces take on the iconic game show in a bid to win £100,000 for their chosen charity

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3 w. ago Women's Rugby World Cup 2025: Latest results, final fixtures, and pool standings as Red Roses into final

High expectations as England bid to win on home soil

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3 w. ago McDonald's fan spends £40 on Monopoly stickers and is floored by winnings

A McDonald's fan has spent £40 on the fast food chain's menu in a bid to win big on its Monopoly game - and was left amazed by the results of her experiment

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4 w. ago Another high street bank joins the cash offer war in bid to win your current account

NatWest will give you £175 to move banks - and you could earn even more

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4 w. ago This dating show for farmers bombed in the UK, but I can see why in France it’s a runaway hit | Anne

France’s take on Farmer Wants a Wife challenges assumptions and forges empathy – and yes, it’s very cuteSeptember is a key moment in French cultural and social life. School term begins, parliament returns to session, new novels flood the market for awards season, and television and radio stations air their latest programmes. Among all the new starts, though, many people want to go back to basics. An episode of L’amour est dans le Pré (Love is in the Meadow) can do the job. The most popular dating show in France just premiered its 20th season, and 3.6 million fans (19% of the total TV audience) were glued to their sofas. The opening credits rolled to the tune of Michael Bublé’s Haven’t Met You Yet, and loyal viewers were captivated by 15 new candidates (12 men and three women), looking for true love.Just like Farmer Wants a Wife, its British equivalent (both are produced by Fremantle media), the reality TV programme depicts a cast of farmers from every part of rural France – includin...

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