19 m. ago Labour's year of lies and failure: Tory leader Kemi Badenoch lambasts Keir Starmer's record on the economy and migration

Kemi Badenoch today accuses Keir Starmer of a 'year of lies and U-turns' which have left Britain poorer and less secure.

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91 m. ago Woman 'froze' when she was pushed down and raped by 'cult' priest accused of sex offences against 13 female believers, court hears

Christopher Brain, 68, from Wilmslow, Cheshire, was leader of the Nine O'Clock Service (NOS), part of the Church of England, in Sheffield between 1986 and 1995.

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2 h. ago Meghan Markle's major As Ever mishap... and the 'careless' photo that made it worse

On June 20, Meghan Markle launched her second As Ever product release - but experts warn an unfortunate mishap could have a major effect on the brand.

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2 h. ago Sir Keir Starmer boasts about 'good personal relationship' with Donald Trump

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer claims he understands what US President Donald Trump “really cares about” and says it's “in the national interest” for the two leaders to connect. The first time they spoke was after Mr Trump was shot at a campaign rally

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3 h. ago Dramatic moment onlookers form human chain to rescue boy trapped in weir

This is the extraordinary moment a boy was rescued from a weir after a group of onlookers formed a human chain in China.

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3 h. ago Reform UK run council removes all trans books from children’s library section

Kent County Council leader claims removing ‘trans material’ from shelves is ‘victory for common sense in Kent’

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4 h. ago McLaren go from busking at back of F1 field to Silverstone’s headline act

Under Andrea Stella’s astute leadership, McLaren have bounced back from rock bottom, and Norris and Piastri will be the star attractions this weekendAs a celebration of a sporting revival, McLaren might consider this year’s British Grand Prix a chance to revel in finally returning as the headline act at Formula One’s Glastonbury. Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri will take centre stage at Silverstone as overwhelming favourites; after more than a decade in the wilderness, there is real optimism that it’s finally coming home for McLaren.Half a million fans are expected at Silverstone over the weekend and while no one is quite counting chickens – not least as rain may play a part on Sunday – 10 years on from what might be considered a nadir for the team, the transformation at McLaren to put them in this position has been remarkable. In 2015 when the current team principal, Andrea Stella, joined as trackside head of operations they entered the season 5.1 seconds off pole in Australia and f...

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4 h. ago Eamonn Holmes calls out pop star he 'hated' after surprise meet in dressing room that left him bloodied

An unearthed video from the daily programme back in 2024 saw the presenter, 65, sit alongside co-host Ellie Costello and Paul Coyte.

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4 h. ago Hamas close to accepting proposed Gaza ceasefire deal, say sources

Group said to want stronger guarantees of permanent end to war as Netanyahu prepares to meet Trump in USHamas leaders are close to accepting a proposed deal for a ceasefire in Gaza but want stronger guarantees that any pause in hostilities would lead to a permanent end to the 20-month war, sources close to the group have said.Hamas officials on Friday issued a statement confirming they were talking to other “Palestinian factions” before formally announcing a response to discuss new ceasefire proposals already accepted by Israel. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Rangers' latest new era begins: foe they want to meet again, 'pointless passes' and guy you want to work for

Rangers are back in action this weekend as new recruit explains what to expect

Economics

5 h. ago Trump and Zelenskyy discuss Ukrainian air defence as Russian attacks mount

Call follows record drone assault that came after tense chat between US leader and President Vladimir Putin

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5 h. ago Woman says she ‘froze’ during alleged rape by former Nine O’Clock Service priest

Christopher Brain, 68, was leader of the Nine O’Clock Service (NOS), part of the Church of England, in Sheffield between 1986 and 1995.

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5 h. ago Fear of illegal organ harvesting spike after pledge to expand transplant hospital scheme

A group of activists have called the public to action after they claim illegal organ harvesting will increase in China after the country proposed new plans for new transplant centres

Science

6 h. ago China, US step up efforts to implement London framework outcomes: MOFCOM

China, US step up efforts to implement London framework outcomes: MOFCOM  Global Times

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6 h. ago Meet the Wimbledon star's stunning WAG who was left 'fighting for her life' with virus

US tennis star and Wimbledon hopeful Taylor Fritz's stunning girlfriend, Morgan Riddle, revealed she battled norovirus that left her "fighting for my life"

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7 h. ago Jeremy Corbyn confirms talks about forming new party with Zarah Sultana

Corbyn says ‘discussions are ongoing’ after MP’s surprise announcement, and is understood to be reluctant to take title of party leaderUK politics live – latest updatesJeremy Corbyn has confirmed he is in discussions about creating a new leftwing political party, hours after the MP Zarah Sultana announced she was quitting Labour to co-lead the project.Sultana, the MP for Coventry South who had the Labour whip suspended last year for voting against the government over the two-child limit on benefits, said on Thursday night she was quitting Labour and would “co-lead the founding of a new party” with Corbyn. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Jeremy Corbyn to launch new political party as former Labour leader pledges to offer 'hope'

The former Labour leader said the "democratic foundations of a new kind of political party will soon take shape."

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8 h. ago China warns Trump’s tariff war will have ‘no winners’ as deadline looms

Beijing hopes Washington will continue to meet it halfway

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8 h. ago Voices: It is time to release prisoners trapped by inhuman endless jail terms

Thousands of offenders are caught in a cruel legal limbo by IPP sentencing. Indeterminate prison terms are not only unjust, they point to a failure of political courage and leadership, says former chief prosecutor Nazir Afzal

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8 h. ago Starmer and Macron to host coalition of the willing meeting next week

The Prime Minister and France’s leader will dial into a meeting with allies on Thursday, as Mr Macron makes his first state visit to the UK.

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