70 m. ago Coronation Street cast 'left furious over budget cuts as they suffer another blow' after stars axed and episodes slashed

The ITV soap is set to have its episode count slashed by bosses after already seeing a number of stars axed from the programme.

Politics

87 m. ago CNN data analyst says Americans agree with Trump on keeping Iran nuke free: A lot more popular than ‘would think’

Just under 80 percent of US adults surveyed by the broadcaster in April – some two months before the latest escalations in the Middle East – agreed with the president

Politics

99 m. ago The Bank of England never misses an opportunity to miss an opportunity, says ALEX BRUMMER

The latest minutes from the Bank of England show that after an unexpectedly firm start to the year, the British economy has descended into gloom.

Politics

1 hour ago Coronation Street team hit by huge new blow as budget cuts trigger more setbacks

The Coronation Street cast have been hit by a fresh blow amid the ongoing budget cuts - which have seen a number of changes in the long-running ITV soap throughout the year

Events

3 h. ago Row breaks out in Peak District town as Pride flag is removed by council after complaints from Christians worried about 'the gay rights situation'

Matlock Town Council put up a number rainbow flags along its highstreet for the first time to mark the start of national Pride month, which takes place in June.

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4 h. ago Dad makes baby 'apologise' to plane passengers 'for what she put them through'

After landing in Atlanta from London, dad Joseph was filmed cradling his baby daughter Ava who started smiling at all passengers disembarking - and her mum filmed the adorable moment

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4 h. ago Inter Miami v Porto live: Messi and Suarez start Club World Cup clash as Palmeiras

Lionel Messi is in action as Inter Miami and Porto vie to take control of Group A at the Club World Cup

Society

4 h. ago The Guardian view on Trump and Iran: Netanyahu’s war has no visible exit | Editorial

The US president promised to keep his country out of conflicts. The Israeli prime minister has other ideasThe maxim that wars are easy to start and hard to end does not appear to be troubling Benjamin Netanyahu. For the Israeli prime minister, conflict is an end as much as a means, extending his political survival. Under international pressure – however belated and insufficient – over the slaughter in Gaza, he launched the attack on Iran. Initially presented as essential to prevent Tehran from the imminent acquisition of a nuclear bomb, a claim running counter to US intelligence, it is increasingly discussed as the path to bringing down the regime. The defence minister, Israel Katz, has said that Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, “can no longer be allowed to exist”.Donald Trump has generally seen armed conflict as a trap rather than an escape route. He said that the US would “measure our success not only by the battles we win but also by the war...

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5 h. ago Inter Miami v Porto live: Lionel Messi set to start Club World Cup clash in wide open Group A

Lionel Messi is in action as Inter Miami and Porto vie to take control of Group A at the Club World Cup

Society

5 h. ago Some US restaurants and servers oppose Republicans' 'no tax on tips' budget proposal

Some segments of the U.S. restaurant industry don’t support President Donald Trump’s proposal to eliminate federal taxes on tips

Economics

6 h. ago Nero's ancient Rome and Jazz Age New York meet in `The Comet/Poppea' at Lincoln Center

“The Comet/Poppea” has started its five-performance run at Lincoln Center’s Summer for the City in New York

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7 h. ago Exact time to witness summer solstice in UK as start of summer marked by heatwave

Summer will begin in the northern hemisphere as the Sun reaches its highest point of the year this weekend

Politics

7 h. ago Ben Stokes calls on England to adapt better ‘when we’re up against the wall’

Test captain identifies weakness ahead of India seriesRelaxed schedule enabled team to reassess approachBen Stokes may have described England’s recent lack of Test action as “a bit odd” but playing just one game in the past six months has given the side space to reconsider their approach before the series against India.Stokes has won 23 of his 36 games in charge while losing 12 and insisted: “I don’t think it’s arrogant to say that we’ve been good over the last three years,” but with England’s next 10 Tests coming against either India – starting at Headingley on Friday – or Australia they have prepared for potential adversity. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Edinburgh International Book Festival: Highlights for Children & Young Adults

As well as the usual line-up of children’s writers, this year’s EIBF will also have a dedicated Young Adult strand, writes Susan Mansfield

Society

7 h. ago Good Morning Britain's Ranvir Singh breaks down in tears as she reveals struggle

Good Morning Britain presenter Ranvir Singh has opened up on the struggles she faced after giving birth to her son and starting a new job on ITV

Politics

8 h. ago Full list of roads to close in Cardiff this weekend for huge sports event

There's an early start for the Cardiff Bay Triathlon which takes place on Sunday, June 22

Transport

8 h. ago BREAKING Oasis fans in frenzy at huge announcement days before tour starts

It's expected Noel and Liam Gallagher will be seen together for the first time in years this evening ahead of a huge collaboration announcement

Politics

8 h. ago Gulf companies prepare contingency plans amid fears of conflict spillover

Risk advisory firms report rise in inquiries since start of Israel-Iraq war as groups consider crisis management strategies

Events

8 h. ago More than a third of adults have already started budgeting for Christmas

More than a third of adults have already started budgeting for Christmas – despite it being six months away.

Politics

8 h. ago Booked your holiday with these budget airlines? You could be hit with £200 worth of hidden charges

We've all been there: we think we've nabbed a great deal on a flight, only to end up incurring added costs at every stage.

Economics