62 m. ago Heroic Secret Service agent Clint Hill who leaped onto JFK and Jackie after assassination dies aged 93

Although few may recognize his name, the footage of Clint Hill provided some of the most indelible images of Kennedy's assassination in Dallas on November 22, 1963.

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1 hour ago Boyband 5IVE confirm reunion after weeks of speculation as Abz Love makes return

A huge announcement is expected from a popular nineties boyband after one star confirmed he is rejoining his former group 11 years after quitting

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1 hour ago Zoe Ball makes unexpected return to TV just days after BBC Radio 2 return

Zoe Ball quit her super successful BBC Radio 2 breakfast show in November after "six incredible years" at the helm but fans will soon get a chance to find out much more about the mum-of-one

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2 h. ago 'I'm married to my third rollercoaster after first cheated and second one was sold'

A woman who first married a rollercoaster in 2023 reveals she has divorced him and tied the knot again – falling head over 'wheels' for her most recent 'husband' after just one day of 'meeting'

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2 h. ago Chen and Kerrigan are added to cast of a figure skating event benefiting victims of DC plane crash

Nathan Chen, Nancy Kerrigan and Peggy Fleming are among the figure skaters added to the cast of a benefit event this weekend in Washington, D

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2 h. ago Germany election: Merz says it’s ‘five to midnight’ for Europe

Leader of victorious conservative alliance says continent must build defence capability as US moves towards ‘America alone’ mottoThe man expected to be Germany’s next chancellor has said Europe must act swiftly to increase its defence capability in the face of a US administration whose motto is moving towards “America alone”, adding: “This is really five minutes to midnight for Europe.”In a wide-ranging press conference after his conservative alliance’s victory in Sunday’s federal election, Friedrich Merz made it clear his focus was on the turbulent geopolitical landscape, saying that although he would seek good ties with the US he was also ready for “the worst-case scenario”. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Germany election: Europe must boost defence capabilities quickly, says Merz

Leader of victorious conservative alliance says transatlantic alliance will be difficult with Trump’s ‘America alone’ mottoThe man expected to be Germany’s next chancellor has said Europe must act swiftly to increase its defence capability in the face of a US administration whose motto is moving towards “America alone”, adding: “This is really five minutes to midnight for Europe.”In a wide-ranging press conference after his conservative alliance’s victory in Sunday’s federal election, Friedrich Merz made it clear his focus was on the turbulent geopolitical landscape, saying that although he would seek good ties with the US he was also ready for “the worst-case scenario”. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago The Guardian view on AI and copyright: creativity should be cherished, not given away | Editorial

The government’s consultation was weighted towards big tech. Now is the time for a rethinkIt’s a seductive promise: let our computers scrape the internet for ideas, images, forms of words, stories, music, jokes and our industry will make your country rich. For a UK government desperate for economic growth, the demands of tech companies for copyright laws to be relaxed – in order that their artificial intelligence (AI) systems can access as much online content as possible without having to pay or seek permission – have been hard to resist. The US and China are the global leaders of this new tech race. But the UK has a chance to compete that ministers are desperate not to miss.To AI businesses, copyright is an irritant. Three years ago, it appeared that their lobbyists were on the verge of getting their way when a government agency, the Intellectual Property Office, recommended an exemption for data mining. This would grant bots free rein and – so the argument...

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3 h. ago Bridget Jones fans 'horrified' over 'appalling' scene branded 'totally irresponsible'

Filmmaker Universal Pictures is under fire over the movie, starring Renee Zellweger in the franchise's fourth film

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3 h. ago Clint Hill, Secret Service agent who leapt onto JFK's car after the president was shot, dies at 93

The Secret Service agent who leapt onto the back of President John F. Kennedy's limousine after the president was shot has died

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4 h. ago Secret Italy: Give Tuscany's cities a miss and visit this charming village that's perfect for pasta, pizza and people watching

Harriet Sime visits a tiny village in Tuscany known for its castles and craft pasta. 'Give the region's larger towns and cities a miss and head to the charming little village of Lari instead,' she writes.

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4 h. ago Disgraced MP Mike Amesbury, jailed for punching a man, facing calls to quit

His prison sentence leaves him liable to the recall process, which would trigger a by-election if 10 per cent of registered voters in his seat sign a petition calling for it

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4 h. ago New Zealand minister quits after having ‘placed hand’ on staffer’s arm

‘I took the discussion too far,’ says commerce minister Andrew Bayly, calling his own behaviour ‘overbearing’A New Zealand government minister said on Monday he has resigned from his post after “placing his hand” on a staff member’s upper arm during an “animated” discussion.The country’s minister for commerce and consumer affairs, Andrew Bayly, told reporters his behaviour towards the staff member had been “overbearing”. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago EastEnders' Martin Fowler star James Bye's new job after tragic BBC soap death

Martin Fowler star James Bye has joined the cast of a brand new production, taking on the iconic role of Mr Darcy in the new play Death Comes To Pemberley

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4 h. ago England cricket hero announces decision to retire as he reveals next move

Moeen Ali will quit the domestic game after this year's Vitality Blast campaign with Warwickshire with all-rounder keen on move into coaching following spell turning out for T20 franchises abroad

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4 h. ago Legendary casting agent who found the last three Bonds quits after the creative control of the movies is sold to Amazon

Debbie McWilliams has worked on James Bond for 13 films over a period of more than 40 years. However, she said it 'won't be the same' now that creative rights have been sold to Amazon.

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5 h. ago Ninja's Foodi Air Fryer lets you upgrade your kitchen for under £150

The Ninja Foodi Dual Zone Digital Air Fryer is a game-changer in the kitchen and is currently on offer at Amazon for £149 with shoppers saying it has 'no negatives'

Society

5 h. ago Elon Musk’s protege ‘Big Balls’ is grandson of executed KGB agent, report says

DOGE staffer Edward Coristine, best known by vulgar nickname, related to late Soviet spy Valery Martynov

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5 h. ago Krispy Kreme fans demand 'petition' to bring 'immense' new doughnut to the UK

The limited edition doughnut is only being sold in one country, but Brits are desperate to see it reach the UK

Sport

5 h. ago 'Lightweight' Shark cordless vacuum with nearly 40% off on Amazon that's a 'gamechanger'

This Shark cordless vacuum cleaner is now reduced on Amazon in time for some spring cleaning

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