29 m. ago Starmer to make surprise announcement on ‘defence and security’ in Commons, ahead of meeting with Trump – UK politics live

Starmer is to give a statement to MPs at 12.30pm the Commons authories have announcedThe rightwing historian Niall Ferguson is in the audience for Badenoch’s speech, according to James Heale from the Spectator.Niall Ferguson spotted at Kemi Badenoch’s big speech on foreign affairs hearing we might get some policy tooTractors’ horns interrupt Badenoch’s speech shortly after she begins speaking. Attendant spinner heard swearing furiously Continue reading...

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40 m. ago Australia v South Africa: Champions Trophy cricket match washed out – live

Updates from the match at Rawalpindi Cricket StadiumPlay was due to start at 2pm local/8pm AEDT/9am GMT“Just a heads up Rob...” begins Alistair Connor. “Check out weather.com , the rain’s only getting worse in Rawalpindi. Can’t see any sort of match happening. Or are you contractually or diplomatically obliged to avoid mentioning that?”It’s more that I’m one of nature’s optimists you can’t always trust the weather apps. Continue reading...

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42 m. ago British team begins potential final search for missing MH370 Malaysia Airlines flight

New area about 1,500km off the coast of Australia to be scoured in search for the Boeing 777

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51 m. ago Are solar panels worth it? The Independent’s guide to getting started

The price of panels has dropped in recent years, just as electricity prices have shot up.

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79 m. ago Uniqlo's iconic crossbody bag gets a new season update and it's perfect for spring

Uniqlo's crossbody bag has been an iconic product for the brand, and now its just just dropped a new spring-ready style in a 'picnic print' gingham and new shades

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81 m. ago Debenhams drops price of 'classy' £1,225 watch by staggering 91% down to only £116

A statement timepiece is the perfect way to add style and practicality to your outfit. If this is something you are personally looking for, or you are searching for the perfect birthday gift, then this watch at Debenhams may be the best buy for you.

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83 m. ago New Look store closures: Full list of 26 shops revealed as liquidation begins

A branch of the fashion retailer enters liquidation after years of losses. Here’s which branches are closing

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88 m. ago Naga Munchetty's Ibiza party antics exposed live on air as host left red faced

BBC Breakfast presenter Naga Munchetty was left feeling embarrassed after a guest star bumped into her at a party in Ibiza and began to spill the details live on air

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89 m. ago Mystery illness worries doctors after 50 people die in Congo within hours of symptoms

The first outbreak in the town of Boloko began after three children ate a bat and died within 48 hours

Science

97 m. ago History teacher, 39, at £40,000 a year private school banned from classrooms after secret sexual relationship with pupil

Paedophile Thomas Marriott was working as a history teacher and rowing coach when he embarked on the sordid relationship with a student at St Peter's School in York.

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1 hour ago How likely are you to get breast cancer when you hit 60? What you need to know

The impact of breast cancer on women over 60 is particularly significant

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1 hour ago National Lottery millionaires welcome Sea Scouts to their private woodland

Ted and Marilyn Newton originally bought the woodland in east Kent to walk their dog but have since opened it up to the local community.

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1 hour ago Adam Thomas begs 'take my pain away' as he opens up on 'constant set backs' in health battle

Emmerdale and Waterloo Road actor Adam Thomas has been suffering from psoriatic arthritis for two and a half years now, and he's given fans an update on his health battle

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1 hour ago Tesla sales almost halve in Europe as Musk faces criticism over Trump ties

Tech billionaire, a close adviser to the US president, is a vocal supporter of Germany’s far-right AfD partyBusiness live – latest updatesSales of new Tesla cars almost halved in Europe last month, indicating waning demand for the US carmaker’s vehicles as its chief executive Elon Musk intervened repeatedly in the politics on both sides of the Atlantic.The Texas-based carmaker sold 9,945 vehicles in Europe in January, down 45% from last year’s 18,161, according to data from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA). Tesla’s share of the market dropped to 1% from 1.8%. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Wizz Air to launch UK's first direct flights to Medina from Gatwick

Budget airline announces it will begin daily return flights between Gatwick Airport and Medina from August 1

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1 hour ago Surgery to fix my 'Ozempic face' left me unable to close my eyes

Joanne Law, 56, from Manchester lost seven stone, but surgery to fix her wrinkles left her unable to close her eyes. She saved up around £5,200 for a face, neck and eyelid lift and a fat graft.

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2 h. ago Medik8 drops 20% off iconic 'wrinkle busting' serum that has shoppers 'ditching' Botox

The celebrity-approved brand is running a 20 percent off event across a range of its bestselling products that deliver proven results.

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2 h. ago EastEnders spoilers: Sharon's secret exposed, Barney paternity twist and affair hint

EastEnders is set for a jam-packed week of action as secrets are exposed and new storylines begin to take shape across Albert Square - including one major paternity bombshell

Society

2 h. ago NHS England boss Amanda Pritchard dramatically quits after being branded 'complacent' in excoriating Commons report

It follows meetings between the senior official and Health Secretary Wes Streeting

Economics

2 h. ago ITV Emmerdale's Cain Dingle drops prison bombshell after newcomer's cryptic arrival

Emmerdale fans were left questioning the identity of a newcomer in the village as Cain Dingle threatened Caleb Milligan after his half-brother tried to frame him for murder.

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