57 m. ago Huge swarm of LADYBIRDS hits the UK: Terrified Brits are forced to hide in their cars as thousands of beetles descend on towns and cities

Britons have been forced to take shelter in their cars as thousands of ladybird beetles descend on towns and cities.

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73 m. ago Who is Hannah Hampton? England goalkeeping hero filling Mary Earps’ gloves at Euro 2025

From the brink of quitting football, Hampton has proved everyone wrong to cement her place as England’s No 1 and played a key role in the dramatic quarter-final win over Sweden on penalties

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77 m. ago You may not know it, but the Democratic primaries for 2028 are already under way | Osita Nwanevu

Every American presidential campaign is many years in the making. So, what’s the state of the 2028 primary race now?Every American presidential campaign is many years in the making. So, what’s the state of the 2028 Democratic primary race now? The Democratic party’s most eligible candidates for the next election have been scheming, climbing, wheeling and dealing for their shot at the ticket for years. Plans were being hatched for the cycles ahead well before Biden garnered the nomination for himself in 2020.Like that race, 2028 promises another crowded and wide-open field of contenders – polls have taken the Democratic electorate’s temperature on as many as 20 potential candidates, from Kamala Harris, who is reportedly considering a run for California’s governor instead, to the sports pundit Stephen A Smith.Osita Nwanevu is a Guardian US columnist. He is the author of The Right of the People: Democracy and the Case for a New American Founding Continue reading...

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77 m. ago Where is the easiest place to pass your driving test? Here are the 10 UK centres with the highest pass rates

Scotland seems to be the best place to take a driving test - according to these figures.

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78 m. ago Voices: As my owl chick’s life hung by a thread, I started haggling with the universe

The illusion drawn by false dichotomies can take on startlingly solid dimensions, finds poet and artist Frieda Hughes

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86 m. ago Strictly's Amy Dowden says 'I really struggled' as she takes it 'one day at a time'

Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden has opened up on her life after being diagnosed with cancer two years ago.

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94 m. ago Earth 'does contain alien life' and it could mean another planet can host humans

A team of experts have been studying our own ocean in a bid to see whether one of Jupiter's moons – Europa – might have the capacity to have microbial life on it

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96 m. ago Vanessa Feltz's pals vow to find her a man who 'won't treat her like a doormat' as they rally around star after ex Ben Ofoedu claimed he 'wasted 17 years' in their relationship

The TV personality, 63, previously dated the singer, 53, for 16 years, and they were set to get married, until reports of his infidelity were leaked to the press in 2023.

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99 m. ago American in UK admits she 'now gets' why Brits always moan about one thing

A woman from Texas, US, said she used to 'make fun' of all Europeans for complaining about one thing but after living in England for three years, she has been thoroughly 'humbled' by it

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1 hour ago Government sends team to 'take control' of London council amid financial woes

Four commissioners will be given sweeping powers over London borough as minister warns financial position ‘deteriorating rapidly’

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1 hour ago Women’s Euro 2025: England’s wild win and countdown to Spain v Switzerland – live

Big match buildup, team news and previewsWhy not email Emillia with your thoughtsTom Garry rated the performances of both Sweden and England last night. Click here to see who impressed the most England appeared down and out when Sarina Wiegman made her first three substitutions at the 70-minute mark last night. Chloe Kelly and Michelle Agyemang especially made all the difference as the Lionesses scored two goals in 103 seconds. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Fourteen reported dead after Israeli strikes on Gaza – Middle East crisis live

Two separate Israeli strikes reported in southern Gaza, with another attack in the northTwo of Jerusalem’s most senior Christian clerics travelled to Gaza on Friday after a deadly Israeli strike on the Palestinian territory’s only Catholic church, the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem said, Agence France-Presse (AFP) reports.The Catholic Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Pierbattista Pizzaballa, and his Greek Orthodox counterpart, Theophilos III, headed an “ecclesiastical delegation” to meet local Christians after Thursday’s strike on the Holy Family Church in Gaza City, a statement read.Those responsible must be held to account.It is crucial that immediate steps are taken to prevent recurrence of such violence. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Direct trains from UK to historical European city with €4 beers will be running soon

The United Kingdom and Germany have signed a landmark treaty, dubbed The Kensington Treaty, that will pave the way for a direct rail link between London and Berlin in the early 2030s.

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1 hour ago Women's Euros Latest Odds: Who are the favourites to win Euro 2025? England, Spain and Germany latest odds

Here are the latest odds for the UEFA Women’s Euros 2025 - including England Women, Spain and Germany.

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2 h. ago Anatomy of a terrible penalty shootout – how England triumphed in chaos at Euro 2025

England survived one of the worst penalty shoot-outs in major tournament history as Sweden twice missed the chance to reach the semi-finals

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2 h. ago Rod Stewart supported by fans as he issues career announcement

Sir Rod Stewart has taken to Instagram to share a career update with his loyal fans

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2 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing rumoured contestant speaks out on 'signing up' to new series

The Strictly Come Dancing 2025 line-up is yet to be announced, but one rumoured star has broken their silence on speculation that they are set to take to the dance floor

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2 h. ago 'I almost died twice from booze and takeaways, then I lost 6st without jabs'

A man from East London has revealed how his unhealthy lifestyle almost killed him not once, but twice, before he managed to turn things around without weight loss jabs

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2 h. ago British and Irish Lions fans arrive in Australia as 40,000 set to roar side on

British & Irish Lions to be roared on by 40,000 strong army of fans as they prepare to take on Australia in Brisbane in the first of three Test matches

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2 h. ago Lionesses’ Hannah Hampton baffled by Sweden goalkeeper taking penalty in shootout

Jennifer Falk missed from the penalty spot during a dramatic shootout as England advanced to the semi-finals

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