32 m. ago European foreign ministers meet in Rome to discuss defence and security plans – Europe live

Ministers to discuss Weimar+ model joined by Nato secretary general and EU foreign policy chief ahead of Nato summit later this monthZelenskyy also criticised Russia’s Putin for “willing to pay for their sick geopolitical fantasies” with the lives of over one million Russians killed in the war so far.“A million losses, and, still, they are doing everything to avoid ending this war. They even ignore the US and president Trump,” he said. Continue reading...

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34 m. ago South Africa v Australia: World Test Championship final cricket, day two – live

Updates from the second day of the WTC final at Lord’sRead the latest edition of The Spin | And mail GeoffHello from London. The day dawns sunny here, though who knows which way it will turn – Lord’s atmospherics are often a game of snakes and ladders. So too can be Test cricket, as South Africa found yesterday: racing up the ladder of the Australian top order, sliding back thanks to Steve Smith, ascending again to bowl them out for 212, then having a serious slip of four wickets before stumps.They didn’t fall all the way back to the bottom, but they will if David Bedingham and the captain Temba Bavuma go quickly this morning. Rung by rung it will need to be for the South Africans, at 43 for 4. Continue reading...

Sport

35 m. ago Urgent 'do not eat' warning issued for popular sweets due to cancer fears

They contain the harmful chemicals Mineral Oil Aromatic Hydrocarbons (MOAH) and Mineral Oil Saturated Hydrocarbon (MOSH), which have been linked to liver cancer.

Events

47 m. ago Forget Area 51 – discover the world’s most mysterious ‘top secret’ military bunkers

What could they possibly be hiding? From military hardware to evidence of life on other planets – these intriguing ‘top secret’ bunkers are not giving anything away.

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59 m. ago Tamara de Lempicka’s ‘remarkable nude’ of lover Rafaëla to be auctioned

La Belle Rafaëla by ‘revolutionary’ art deco painter to go on sale at Sotheby’s with estimate of £6m-£9mWhen Tamara de Lempicka first came across the young sex worker Rafaëla on Bois de Boulogne in Paris, she was enchanted.Recalling the meeting, the artist called Rafaëla “the most beautiful woman I have ever seen”. Continue reading...

Politics

63 m. ago Lando Norris' true feelings on Max Verstappen as Brit speaks out on 'aggressive' nature

Lando Norris has addressed Max Verstappen's driving antics with the world champion in danger of a race ban following his clash with George Russell at the Spanish Grand Prix

Politics

87 m. ago At least 60 killed as Israeli forces continue to fire on Palestinians seeking aid

Medics say 25 people killed and dozens wounded by Israeli fire while approaching food distribution centre in central Gaza

Events

99 m. ago Designer perfume that fragrance fans call 'the best' is now £22 off at Boots

A popular designer scent, with woody and floral notes, has been reduced to £88 from £110

Economics

1 hour ago Ryanair introduces NEW £500 fine airline can immediately give passengers

Ryanair said this will be the 'minimum' punishment, and it will continue to pursue passengers for civil damages

Economics

1 hour ago Chadwick encouraged by female participation in motorsport before Le Mans debut

Briton to race in LMP2 class for French IDEC team‘In the next decade we’ll see a huge transition’Jamie Chadwick believes motor racing is undergoing a fundamental change in female participation, a transition the British driver has played a central role in. Chadwick is committed to taking it even further as she prepares to compete for the first time in the endurance classic, the Le Mans 24 Hours, this weekend.The 27-year-old has long been an advocate of promoting women in motorsport, including founding her own female karting championship, and is convinced the motor racing landscape is finally beginning to change. Continue reading...

Politics

1 hour ago Brooklyn Beckham 'turns his back on his family' in telling post after Cruz's plea

Brooklyn Beckham has seemingly given a response to his brother Cruz's recent heartfelt post, which comes as the Beckham family continue to be rocked by the bitter feud tearing them apart

Politics

1 hour ago You be the judge: my partner painted the walls, but left me to do the edges. Am I right to be angry?

Helen had broken her wrist so Freddie reached for the roller but he’s no details man. You decide who’s painted themselves into a cornerI’d broken my wrist – if you offer to decorate for someone who is injured, you should do it allShe knows I’m not a details guy – I don’t want to mess up the part I know she can do perfectly Continue reading...

Events

2 h. ago Football transfer rumours: Liverpool to spend £100m on PSG’s Bradley Barcola?

Today’s rumours are ingratiating mothersIt is a wingers special for today’s tittle-tattle. Starting with Liverpool’s willingness to splash £100m on Paris Saint-Germain’s Bradley Barcola. Arne Slot has already signed Jeremie Frimpong and is set to add creativity in the form of Florian Wirtz. Naturally, there is not a bottomless pit of cash at Anfield, so they would be open to selling Luis Díaz, Diogo Jota and Darwin Núñez to fund the spending.After it was confirmed that Jadon Sancho will not be joining Chelsea permanently, his next move is a hot topic of conversation. Manchester United will be quite eager to earn some cash in exchange for the winger, so the prospect of Aston Villa, Newcastle and Tottenham are considering a potential move for the 25-year-old. Continue reading...

Economics

2 h. ago Protest curfews spread to Washington as LA moves to arrest 'bad actors' and unrest continues in NYC and Chicago

Massive anti-ICE riots have spread from coast to coast as Los Angeles tries to crack down on 'bad actors' at fiery protests that continued for a sixth consecutive day on Wednesday.

Events

2 h. ago Love Forms by Claire Adam review – the power of a mother’s loss

Forty years on, a Trinidadian woman has never stopped looking for the daughter she gave up for adoption, in a quietly devastating novelClaire Adam’s 2019 novel Golden Child was her debut, but it felt like the work of a master. It was tender, ravishing, shattering – you believed every word of it. The book had an effortless narrative authority that most first-time novelists would kill for.Love Forms is every bit as alive and convincing, and returns us to Trinidad, with its potent fizz of colour, heat and political instability. But unlike the earlier book, it’s also set partly in south London – the writer’s own home turf – and has a mother, rather than a father, at its heart. Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago Harrowing last words dying people all hear but no one knew until now

Some people have reported hearing their time of death being announced by medical professionals before coming back to life - and there's a scientific reason behind it

Events

2 h. ago Teen locked dog in cupboard and bludgeoned parents to death before throwing party

Tyler, now 22, continues to brag about his horrific crimes a decade on from behind bars, regularly signing autographs for fellow inmates with his self-proclaimed nickname: Hammer Boy.

Society

3 h. ago UK shoppers issued warning over using popular payment method for 'events and major purchases'

Pay by bank may not carry the same protections as other payment methods

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3 h. ago Chinese fighter jet in near miss with Japanese military plane as Pacific tensions rise

J-15 fighter jet took off from Chinese aircraft carrier off Japanese coast and came within 45 metres of Japanese Self-Defence Force aircraftJapan has voiced “serious concern” over a near miss involving one of its military planes and a Chinese fighter jet in the Pacific, where recent manoeuvres by Chinese aircraft carrier groups have raised tensions across the region.The Chinese aircraft took off from a moving aircraft carrier, the Shandong, and reportedly flew within 45 metres of a Japanese Self-Defence Force (SDF) patrol plane shortly afterwards. On Thursday, Japan’s chief cabinet secretary, Yoshimasa Hayashi, urged Beijing to prevent a repeat of the incident, which took place at the weekend. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Chinese fighter jet in near miss with Japan military plane as Pacific tensions rise

J-15 jet took off from Chinese aircraft and reportedly came within 45 metres of Japanese patrol planeJapan has voiced “serious concern” over a near miss involving one of its military planes and a Chinese fighter jet in the Pacific, where recent manoeuvres by Chinese aircraft carrier groups have raised tensions across the region.Beijing later rejected the criticism, accusing Japan of dangerous behaviour. Continue reading...

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