22 m. ago Russia stages Victory Day parade as EU ministers pledge further support for Ukraine – Europe live

EU representatives hold meeting in Lviv as Russia staged a lavish parade in Moscow to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the second world warLet’s bring you some more pictures from the Moscow parade earlier today, a not very subtle attempt as showing off the Russian military power.French president Emmanuel Macron posted a social media update on his last night’s phone call with US president Donald Trump.I spoke several times last night with @POTUS. I commend his strong call for an unconditional 30-day ceasefire, as did our British and Nordic partners earlier this morning. Continue reading...

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24 m. ago Plastics in everyday objects may disrupt sleep in same way as caffeine, study finds

Findings show for first time how plastic chemicals throw off the body’s internal clock by up to 17 minutesChemicals in everyday plastics may disrupt the body’s natural 24-hour sleep-wake cycle and circadian rhythm in a way similar to coffee, which increases the risk of sleep disorders, diabetes, immune problems, and cancer, new in vitro research shows.The study looked at chemicals extracted from a PVC medical feeding tube and a polyurethane hydration pouch, like those used by long distance runners. PVC and polyurethanes are also used in everything from kids toys to food packaging to furniture. Continue reading...

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26 m. ago Tariffs not causing ‘dramatic’ shift in UK economy, Bank chief economist says

Huw Pill’s remarks come a day after the Bank cut interest rates to 4.25% and lowered its outlook for UK economic growth next year.

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55 m. ago Meet Chinese Donald Trump as impersonator who nails president’s accent goes viral

Chen Rui is a marketing executive in China who has never been to America or studied abroad, but has absolutely nailed the voice and mannerisms of US President Donald Trump

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69 m. ago Ruben Amorim expects ‘fight’ among players for Europa League final place

‘They will push each other’ for places against TottenhamManager will be careful with Mount and MaguireRuben Amorim expects Manchester United’s training sessions to be intense as his players compete for a place in the Europa League final against Tottenham.United face Spurs at San Mamés in Bilbao on Wednesday week after a 7-1 aggregate victory against Athletic Bilbao. In three meetings with Spurs this season, including one in the Carabao Cup, they have been beaten three times. Continue reading...

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82 m. ago Trump floats cutting Chinese tariffs from 145% to 80% before weekend talks

Meeting aimed at de-escalating trade war after Chinese exports beat expectations despite slump in tradeDonald Trump has floated cutting tariffs on China from 145% to 80% before a weekend meeting as he looks to de-escalate the trade war.Top US officials are set to meet a high-level Chinese delegation this weekend in Switzerland in the first significant talks between the two nations since Trump sparked a trade war with stiff tariffs on imports. Continue reading...

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85 m. ago Ocean review: At 99, David Attenborough still wants to change the world

It’s a heartbreaking irony – one not lost on Sir David Attenborough – that in his long lifetime scientists’ knowledge of the natural world has increased dramatically while nature has suffered devastating losses over the same period. Meanwhile, our appetite for David’s powerful storytelling is as insatiable as ever and his new film and book make a formidable case for change.

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86 m. ago New Pope likely to challenge Trump but will not be confrontational – UK expert

Pope Leo XIV is the first ever from North America and the US president has said he looks forward to meeting him.

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87 m. ago Grisey: Vortex Temporum album review – bold, assertive interpretation of a masterly score

Ukho Ensemble Kyiv/Gaggero(Kyiv Dispatch)Gérard Grisey’s extraordinary, performed here by Ukraine’s leading new-music group, is one of the finest compositions of the late 20th centuryUkho Ensemble Kyiv is Ukraine’s leading new-music group, founded in 2015 by the Italian conductor Luigi Gaggero. Since the Russian invasion of the country in 2022, its members have inevitably been dispersed and its activities curtailed, but it has continued to perform a wide range of 20th and 21st-century repertories outside Ukraine. This performance of what is one of Gérard Grisey’s most important achievements, and one of the finest scores of the final decades of the last century, is taken from concerts the group gave in Stuttgart in December 2022.Grisey completed Vortex Temporum, for two winds, three strings and piano, in 1996, two years before his shockingly sudden death. If the work that followed it, the extraordinary Quatre Chants pour Franchir le Seuil, suggested that Grisey’s music was about to e...

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99 m. ago Why is Trump so fixated on toys for little girls? | Moira Donegan

Asked about his tariffs’ impact, the president has repeatedly pointed to dolls – because they’re seen as feminine, childlike and frivolousDonald Trump has found a new target for his trademark mockery and dismissal: little girls.In comments at a 30 April cabinet meeting, the president seemed to dismiss the economic impact of his chaotic tariff regime on American consumers by citing girls as the primary complainants. “Somebody said, oh, the shelves are going to be open,” Trump said. “Well, maybe the children will have two dolls instead of 30 dolls. And maybe the two dolls will cost a couple bucks more than they would normally.”Moira Donegan is a Guardian US columnist Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Pope Leo overcame damning Donald Trump remark to become first American pontiff

Donald Trump sparked outrage last week when he jokingly said he wanted to be the next Pope, before the White House shared an AI-generated image of him dressed as the pontiff

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1 hour ago Bill Gates roasts Elon Musk during Colbert interview and says he ‘looks forward’ to Trump meeting

‘He’s headed to Mars,’ Microsoft co-founder jokes of fellow tech billionaire as he expresses disbelief at DOGE’s actions hindering efforts to protect children from deadly diseases

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1 hour ago Mick Schumacher left F1 team chief very impressed with what he did in secret Miami meeting

Mick Schumacher was back in the Formula 1 paddock at the Miami Grand Prix as the son of seven-time champion Michael Schumacher continues to chase a return to the sport

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1 hour ago UEFA make major decision on Man Utd vs Tottenham Europa League final venue

Manchester United and Tottenham will meet in an all-English Europa League final next month, with the showpiece event to be held at the San Mames in Bilbao

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2 h. ago Can robots make the perfect Aperol spritz? – Venice Architecture Biennale 2025 review

From 3D-printing with bacteria to cocktail-mixing humanoids, from the future of space suits to reassurances about climate change, this mind-boggling rollercoaster of a show could do with a more focused curatorial visionA teetering wall of gungy green bricks greets visitors to this year’s Venice Architecture Biennale, forming an imposing blockade near the start of the show. The blocks are made of bio-cement, incorporating fishing nets and algae dredged from the depths of the Venetian lagoon. The wall’s steeply sloping gradient follows the curve of global population growth over the last millennium, terminating abruptly near the ceiling to represent the coming peak of humanity. “What awaits us on the other side of the hill?” asks Carlo Ratti, director of this year’s biennale, as he stands in front of the momentous cliff. The answer is a great heap of gunge. A festering mountain of mould-like gunk is piled up against the back of the wall, apparently an allegory for microbial intelligenc...

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2 h. ago Vantrue E1 Pro Dash Cam review: Tiny but mighty with 4K clarity

Motoring writer Gareth Butterfield tests the latest dash cam from Vantrue - and it’s a mini marvel

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2 h. ago Sue Gray calls on Starmer to support Afghan women and girls in first remarks since sacking

Sue Gray was sacked in October after losing a bitter power struggle with Sir Keir Starmer’s elections chief Morgan McSweeney

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2 h. ago Bill Gates doubles down on criticism of Elon Musk during Colbert interview and ‘looks forward’ to Trump meeting

‘He’s headed to Mars,’ Microsoft co-founder jokes of fellow tech billionaire as he expresses disbelief at DOGE’s actions hindering efforts to protect children from deadly diseases

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3 h. ago I left my husband after meeting a dashing tour guide on holiday. It was the perfect romance... until I discovered he was juggling two other wives: CAROL EL HAWARY

The second I met Atef, I realised two things with absolute certainty: love at first sight was real, and passion wasn't done with me yet. The one emotion I didn't feel was guilt.

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3 h. ago Pope Leo XIV calls for church to 'illuminate dark nights' in first mass remarks as world celebrates election of first American pontiff in the Vatican: Live updates

MAILONLINE BLOG: Follow live coverage from the Vatican on the second day of conclave as cardinals return to the Sistine Chapel to vote for a new pope.

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