43 m. ago 'Neither Reform nor the Tories give a damn about us Muslim females. They are just using the burka to incite hatred'

Zia Yusuf left Reform last week over calls to ban the burkha, but is now back in the Farage fold, but those who pick on minorities should not be trusted. Ever - writes Yasmin Alibhai-Brown

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71 m. ago Voices: By manufacturing a migrant crisis in LA, Donald Trump has become America’s bully

Sending in the National Guard to break up protests against a crackdown on illegal migrants in California is an indication that the bully-in-chief is only just getting started, says Sean O’Grady

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74 m. ago Cougars rejoice! Women with younger boyfriends have more fulfilling sex lives than ladies with older partners, study finds

There are many things that can influence satisfaction in the bedroom. But one factor in particular could be what's putting a smile on the faces of Cher and Joan Collins.

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81 m. ago German politician invites the entire country to 'educational' nudist swinger holiday and 'training camp with outdoor sex'

Julien Ferrat, city councilor of Mannheim, has invited his entire country to join him on a nudist swinger holiday in southern France in his efforts to promote 'niche tourism'.

Politics

1 hour ago Los Angeles protests live: California governor calls Trump ‘reckless and immoral’ after president deploys national guard

Gavin Newsom says Donald Trump is putting lives at risk; US president calls for arresting people in face masks and says ‘bring in the troops’ in late night social media postsPolice clash with LA protesters as opposition to Trump intensifiesAbout 300 Guard troops have been deployed to LA so far.President Donald Trump earlier said he would deploy 2,000 California National Guard troops to Los Angeles to respond to immigration protests, despite the objections of California governor Gavin Newsom. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Holidaymakers must check number on passport or risk being turned away

Brits need to check a detail in their passports at least two weeks before travelling

Events

2 h. ago Parkinson's disease 'early warning signs' could be spotted in the gut

A new study has linked changes to the microbiome to the early stages of Parkinson's disease

Events

3 h. ago Measles warning as 'too many' children at risk this summer – Map of outbreaks near you

You can see all the outbreaks of the Victorian Disease in England this year using our interactive map

Events

3 h. ago Jurgen Klopp's role in Liverpool's Florian Wirtz transfer as Bayern Munich left fuming

Florian Wirtz is poised to complete his move to Liverpool in the coming days, with the Reds proving a more attractive proposition than Bayern Munich for Germany's best player

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3 h. ago How can I avoid falling victim to a cyberattack? Top tips from Mastercard security boss

Several businesses have been hacked this year, but it’s customer data which is at risk

Events

3 h. ago Neville Chamberlain's naive words of optimism six days before WWII began

The beleaguered British prime minister pursued an appeasement policy with Nazi Germany in a bid to prevent an escalation into a global conflict.

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3 h. ago Warning over ‘reputational risk’ damage from Church abuse scandals

The warning came as Church Commissioners announced they would be investing more than £1.6 billion towards the work of the Church from 2026 to 2028.

Events

3 h. ago Aid cuts put vital work to protect millions in Ethiopia from climate crisis at risk

Programmes helping vulnerable communities in Ethiopia to deal with the financial shock of extreme weather and drought are under threat, writes Nick Ferris

Events

3 h. ago ‘This is not justice’: Father laments after court acquits 12 men accused of killing his sons during Delhi riots

Five years after two Muslim brothers were brutally killed during riots in the Indian capital, their family’s quest for justice hits a roadblock as Delhi court acquits 12 men accused of the crime, Namita Singh reports

Events

4 h. ago Man legs it across Heathrow Airport tarmac while planes land as staff struggle to catch up

A man was spotted sprinting up and down the tarmac of Heathrow Airport as staff pursued the man on foot while planes land in the background. Onlookers were left baffled by the bizarre scenes

Society

4 h. ago Brits more interested in home makeovers than making them energy

A study of 2,000 property owners found more than half are prioritising cosmetic makeovers because they believe it adds more value and offers instant gratification.

Politics

4 h. ago Study reveals exact number of times women should have sex per week 'to be happiest'

British researchers found a clear link between regular sex and happiness-and the minimum amount needed for women to be 'sexually satisfied'.

Politics

4 h. ago Trump’s travel ban could cement racism as his most dangerous legacy

From his so-called ‘Muslim ban’ to slashing DEI measures, the US president has turned taboo behaviour into normsThis month marks exactly 10 years since Donald Trump coasted down an escalator at Trump Tower, declared his run for US president and accused Mexico of sending drugs, criminals and rapists into the homeland. The past decade has been exercise in normalising.When Trump threatened to terminate Elon Musk’s government contracts, and Musk linked Trump to the child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, all because of a petty clash of egos, people were riveted but unsurprised. Likewise, when Trump ordered a travel ban on a dozen countries, many reacted with a collective shrug: well, of course he did. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Brits are more likely to say 'yes' to new things at this age

A study of 2,000 adults found a large percentage of the population feel more likely to say 'yes' to new things now than they did 20 years ago

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5 h. ago Dads more likely to show love through actions than words, says study

A survey of 2,000 adults explored the ways in which dads show their love, with three in 10 admitting they're never heard their father say 'I love you'

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