2 h. ago As we mark our nation's greatest victory, our constant refrain must be “never again”

On the 80th anniversary of VE Day, we must hear the voices of those who fought for our freedom.

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3 h. ago Trump expected to announce UK trade agreement, sources say, after teasing ‘major’ news

President said he would hold a press conference at 10am ET (3pm BST) but analysts said it was unclear if a final agreement had been reachedDonald Trump is expected to announce on Thursday that the US will strike a trade agreement with the UK, according to a person familiar with the matter, which would mark the first deal for the White House since it imposed sweeping tariffs against trading partners last month.The specifics of the trade deal were not immediately clear and there was no comment from the UK on whether a trade deal had been agreed. Analysts said it was unclear if a final agreement had been reached, or if the countries would announce a framework that would be subject to further negotiation. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Keir Starmer 'Wales was at the heart of the war effort, but we know so few of the stories'

In this opinion piece to mark the 80th anniversary of VE day, Prime Minister Keir Starmer recognises the contribution and sacrifice of the people of Wales in WWII

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4 h. ago Nation to pay tribute to wartime heroes on 80th anniversary of VE Day

Events are taking place around the country to mark 80 years since the end of the Second World War in Europe.

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4 h. ago Westminster Abbey service to mark 80th anniversary of VE Day

Ten-year-old Alexander Churchill, the great-great-grandson of wartime prime minister Sir Winston Churchill, will light a candle of peace.

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8 h. ago Mark Zuckerberg leaves crowd speechless as he reveals his plan for terrifying dystopian future

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg thinks you don't have enough friends, but his solution isn't socializing more - it's talking with more robots.

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12 h. ago Victoria Wood returning to TV nine years after tragic death for new special

A new documentary about late comedian Victoria Wood will air on TV screens next Spring to mark ten years since her tragic passing

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15 h. ago Son of the “Mad Piper” says late dad would have been out to mark the 80th VE Day

“Mad Piper” Bill Millin, was the lone Scottish bagpiper who blasted out Scottish tunes as commandos fought to liberate the country from the Nazis.

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15 h. ago Zhao Xintong still serving snooker ban despite winning World Championship and £500K prize

Zhao Xintong announced himself as a snooker superstar by becoming the sport's first Asian world champion, but he remains unable to compete in his home country of China

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16 h. ago Stirlingshire volunteers delve into the archives to mark 80th anniversary of VE Day with special WWII exhibition

History enthusiasts in Strathblane have put together the story of the village's contribution to World War Two.

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16 h. ago Fearless Lamine Yamal leaves his mark to give Barcelona hope for the future

Teenager was a revelation across an incredible semi-final tie and Spanish side have much to be proud of in defeatOn the afternoon before the most extraordinary Champions League semi-final anyone could remember, Lamine Yamal said he had left fear behind in the park in Mataró years ago. Everything else he left behind at Montjuïc and San Siro, a statement stronger than any he had delivered in the press room. If that line was a promise, a demonstration of personality, it was kept, but Barcelona couldn’t reach their first final in a decade so he made another. “We won’t stop until this club is where it deserves to be: at the summit,” he wrote in the dark moments after defeat.Here Barcelona had been stopped within touching distance. Lamine Yamal departed the pitch in silence holding Marcus Thuram’s shirt, Inter’s players coming to embrace this boy they had survived, a child born every 50 years in the words of their manager, Simone Inzaghi. There has been something revelatory about the 17-y...

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16 h. ago Special events in North Ayrshire to mark 80 year VE Day anniversary

Local residents will commemorate the end of World War Two.

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16 h. ago Aardman announces new Shaun The Sheep film ‘The Beast Of Mossy Bottom’

It will mark the beloved farm animal’s third feature-length outing

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16 h. ago Snooker’s rich list as £500,000 winner Zhao Xintong to become ‘richest of all time’

Zhao Xintong was crowned World Snooker Champion for the first time after defeating Mark Williams, and the Chinese star is now being tipped to overtake Ronnie O'Sullivan in snooker's prize money list

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16 h. ago ‘It cannot provide nuance’: UK experts warn AI therapy chatbots are not safe

Experts say such tools may give dangerous advice and more oversight is needed, as Mark Zuckerberg says AI can plug gapHaving an issue with your romantic relationship? Need to talk through something? Mark Zuckerberg has a solution for that: a chatbot. Meta’s chief executive believes everyone should have a therapist and if they don’t – artificial intelligence can do that job.“I personally have the belief that everyone should probably have a therapist,” he said last week. “It’s like someone they can just talk to throughout the day, or not necessarily throughout the day, but about whatever issues they’re worried about and for people who don’t have a person who’s a therapist, I think everyone will have an AI.” Continue reading...

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17 h. ago Here & Now showcase aims to 'push boundaries' at Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Whether theatre, dance or art installation, the work in this year’s Here & Now showcase aims to surprise as well as to entertain, writes Mark Fisher

Culture

18 h. ago The body language behind how Trump dominated 'nervous' and 'weak' Mark Carney while taunting him about Canada could becoming 51st state

At the Oval Office on Tuesday, Donald Trump played host in a meeting that appeared, on the surface, to celebrate the enduring friendship between the US and Canada.

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19 h. ago The body language behind how Trump dominated 'nervous' and 'weak' Mark Carney while taunting him about how Canada could become 51st state

At the Oval Office on Tuesday, Donald Trump played host in a meeting that appeared, on the surface, to celebrate the enduring friendship between the US and Canada.

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19 h. ago ‘I’ve been through it’ – Tyson Fury leaves mark on Anthony Joshua as Brit makes two promises

Anthony Joshua has noted that he will stay around "long enough" to work on a fight with Tyson Fury, despite the 'Gypsy King' announcing his retirement earlier this year

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20 h. ago Psychologist reveals the single 'toxic' phrase that could ruin your relationship

American psychologist Dr Mark Travers says it's the number one phrase that breaks up couples. And if you hear it coming from your partner's mouth, it may be a sign to get out of that relationship fast.

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