49 m. ago Fury as Reform plans 'sickening' ban on flying Ukrainian flag from town halls in clampdown on banners on council buildings

Nigel Farage's party said it would only fly the Union Jack, St George's flag and county flags from the council buildings it controls.

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51 m. ago Germany’s Merz falls short of votes needed to be chancellor in shock first ballot – Europe live

Session adjourned so parties can consult over process that had been expected to anoint CDU/CSU leader to replace outgoing Olaf ScholzScholz to hand over power to sound of feminist anthemHere’s a procedural explanation on what’s next, via the Bundestag’s website:To be elected, the candidate must secure the votes of an absolute majority of the Members of the Bundestag, that is half of the Members plus at least one additional vote. This is sometimes called the “chancellor majority”.If the candidate fails to secure an absolute majority in the first round of voting, a second round is held. The Bundestag then has 14 days to elect another candidate to be Chancellor. There is no limit to the number of possible ballots, although an absolute majority is always required (Article 63.3 of the Basic Law). Continue reading...

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56 m. ago UK car sales drop 10% in April; Ford predicts $1.5bn profit hit from Trump tariffs – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsTrump’s foreign film tariffs could ‘wipe out’ UK movie industry, ministers toldCar sales across the UK fell by over 10% last month, compared to a year ago.New industry data shows that 120,331 new vehicles were registered in April, 10.4% fewer than in April 2024.In what is traditionally a quieter month following the March plate change, volumes were also impacted by the late timing of Easter, resulting in fewer working days.In addition, the implementation of VED changes affecting all new cars, including the Expensive Car Supplement which became applicable to many new EVs from 1 April, pushed transactions into March as shrewd buyers got ahead of the tax increases. Continue reading...

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75 m. ago The Man United and Athletic Bilbao players banned for Europa League clash as UEFA rule explained

The latest Manchester United news heading into their Europa League semi-final second leg.

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82 m. ago The small clue that will show what the public can expect from the next pope

Four favourites have emerged to succeed Pope Francis but it is unclear which cardinal will be picked

Culture

88 m. ago Trump's tariff war on film industry sparks fears next James Bond film will be produced in Hollywood despite bosses confirming 007 'will be British'

The US President's announcement to slap a 100 per cent levy on movies made outside of America sent shockwaves through UK industry figures.

Economics

1 hour ago Friedrich Merz set to take office as German chancellor – Europe live

CDU/CSU leader set to be sworn in to replace outgoing Olaf ScholzIf, as we expect, Merz wins the vote in the first round, the Bundestag session will be adjourned, and he will travel to see the country’s president Frank-Walter Steinmeier to get a certificate of his appointment.He will then come back to the Bundestag to take the oath of office, and later formally confirm his ministerial appointments (both with the president and the parliament). Continue reading...

Society

1 hour ago Drones strike Port Sudan in dramatic escalation of civil war

Sudan’s paramilitary hit key targets including the airport, the port and a hotel

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2 h. ago 'I visited European seaside resort that's been left to rot for 50 years'

Once a playground for the rich and famous, the city's glamorous resorts, skyscrapers and shopping areas have been left to rot for decades. It looks very different nowadays

Politics

2 h. ago Reform plan to ban Ukrainian flag from town halls and fly only the Union Jack

Nigel Farage's party said it would only fly the Union Jack, St George's flag and county flags from the council buildings it controls.

Politics

2 h. ago Barcelona star Raphinha details Xavi feud and explosive Man Utd incident

Raphinha was signed by Xavi when he was in charge at Barcelona but never felt he had the trust of his former boss - with tempers boiling over when the Brazilian was subbed off in a European clash

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2 h. ago Drone strikes hit Port Sudan airport and army base in third day of attacks

Loud explosions reported at dawn and plumes of smoke as RSF targets Sudanese government’s seat of powerDrones have struck the airport and targeted an army base in Port Sudan, officials said, the third straight day the seat of power of the government, which is aligned with the Sudanese army, has come under attack.The country’s main fuel depot was hit on Monday, causing a massive blaze just south of the eastern city that had until Sunday been considered a safe haven for hundreds of thousands of displaced people fleeing a two-year war. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago China’s service sector hit by trade war; Ford predicts $1.5bn profit hit from Trump tariffs – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsTrump’s foreign film tariffs could ‘wipe out’ UK movie industry, ministers toldAmerican children face paying higher prices for Barbie dolls due to the Trump tariffs on imports.Mattel, the toy manufacturing giant, revealed last night that it plan to raise prices on American toys due to tariffs, and is also looking to move some manufacturing out of China.Accelerating diversification of its supply chain and further reducing reliance on China-sourced product,Optimizing product sourcing and product mix, andWhere necessary, taking pricing action in its U.S. business.In an uncertain macro environment that has intensified due to the potential impact of tariffs, we are focused on what we can control.We are improving our supply chain agility, taking decisive cost actions to mitigate financial impact where possible, and ensuring we can continue to serve our customers and consumers. Continue reading...

Economics

2 h. ago How to watch Inter Milan vs Barcelona: TV channel and live stream for Champions League today

Semi-final tie between two European giants is finely poised after six-goal thriller last week

Sport

3 h. ago A wild walk along Spain’s empty coast – where the desert meets the sea

Saved from tourist development by a ‘favourite daughter of Andalucía’, Cabo de Gata is a spectacular national park perfect for an adventure on footIf you study a map of Spain, in the south-east corner you’ll see a strip of empty space along the edge of the Mediterranean. It contains no major towns and barely any roads. Its coastline is equally barren – no ports or resorts; just a few tiny villages tucked away in intriguingly named coves – “raven”, “coal”, “bitter water”. This patch of emptiness is the Cabo de Gata-Níjar national park, a protected haven of desert wilderness on the edge of Europe.Having been forced to cancel an expedition to the Algerian Sahara earlier in the year, this park appears to be the answer to my yearning for the arid warmth and stark beauty of desert travel. Zooming in on the satellite view, a network of paths appears, suggesting a walking route of around 40 miles (64km) – from the Cabo itself, up the coast, along the cliffs, to the beach town of Agua Amarga...

Politics

3 h. ago Arsene Wenger forgot about his previous Europa League comments

The spotlight has been put on the Europa League winners getting Champions League qualification, as Man United close in on a place in the final.

Politics

3 h. ago India orders nationwide drills to test preparations for an attack amid mounting tensions with Pakistan

India calls for drills to test war preparedness as Pakistan conducts second missile test in days

Events

3 h. ago The Greater Manchester cemetery that still bears the scars of the Second World War

Weaste Cemetery is the final resting place of some famous Salfordians - but it is also well-known for what happened here during the Christmas Blitz of December 1940

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4 h. ago AP PHOTOS: 80 years after World War II, Germany is still searching for its fallen soldiers

In a forest near Berlin, the remains of 107 fallen Wehrmacht soldiers were ceremoniously interred last week. High school students placed white gerbera daisies on small black coffins, and then German soldiers lowered them respectfully into a large, freshly dug grave as a military band played a solemn tune.

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4 h. ago 80 years after World War II, Germany is still painstakingly searching for its fallen soldiers

A German organization is painstakingly searching for fallen German soldiers in order to identify them and rebury them, 80 years after World War II

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