61 m. ago Irish broadcaster requests discussion over Israel’s Eurovision participation

RTÉ asks European Broadcasting Union to discuss matter after 72 former contestants call for Israel’s exclusionIreland’s public broadcaster has asked the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) for a discussion about Israel’s inclusion in the Eurovision song contest, as 72 former contestants called for the Israeli broadcaster Kan to be banned from next week’s event in the Swiss city of Basel.The director general of Ireland’s RTÉ, Kevin Bakhurst, said in a statement on Wednesday that he was “appalled by the ongoing events in the Middle East and by the horrific impact on civilians in Gaza, and the fate of Israeli hostages”. Continue reading...

Politics

73 m. ago How do India and Pakistan’s armies and nuclear arsenals compare to each other?

While India has a far larger military and economic advantages over Pakistan, experts tell Arpan Rai neither of the nuclear-armed neighbours can afford a full-blown war

Events

75 m. ago Arsenal have no more excuses after PSG defeat lays bare Andrea Berta's summer transfer challenge

New sporting director Berta must give Mikel Arteta the squad to challenge for the Premier League next season

Sport

88 m. ago Inside the Topshop revival: ‘We’re going to get things wrong — but we will bring back its swag’

It was London’s fashion mecca, loved by everyone from off-duty models to bargain-hunting teens — now it’s back, insiders tell Joe Bromley what's in store

Politics

1 hour ago Shoppers race to buy £400 Apple Watches for £89 in 78% off sale away from Amazon

Away from Amazon's tech sale, a popular retailer is offering shoppers the opportunity to bag an Apple Watch for less than £90

Economics

1 hour ago Let the sunbed wars begin! Moment two furious British women row over poolside lounger with one screaming 'you picked on the wrong person' at three

A fuming woman is seen telling a sunbather that she is going to complain about her to the manager at the three-star Hyde Park Lane apartments in Lanzarote.

Events

2 h. ago Jack Doohan axe harsh but Flavio Briatore's other big Alpine F1 change makes it right call

Franco Colapinto will drive for Alpine at Imola next time out after Flavio Briatore decided after the Miami Grand Prix to remove Jack Doohan from his race seat – for now

Politics

2 h. ago Long lost letters tell adorable World War II love story of US airman and his British sweetheart

A mum from the US discovered her parents long lost love letters as she posed for a selfie outside the former family home during a trip down memory lane

Events

2 h. ago Ayrshire pupils making laughs on way to national joke telling competition final

Ayrshire pupils have been named among the finalists by the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.

Sport

3 h. ago Plean parkrun marks special anniversary as First Minister pulls on trainers

The local event - which runs in Plean Country Park every Saturday morning - celebrated it's 300th running, with the Mr Swinney coming along to take part and join in the fun.

Politics

3 h. ago New Zealand Rugby posts huge loss despite record income and All Blacks success after Ineos row

The union posted a third consecutive loss despite income of £127m

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3 h. ago Lewis Hamilton’s F1 radio to Ferrari was ‘telling in its sarcasm’, says Martin Brundle

Hamilton was irritated with Ferrari’s communication during the Miami Grand Prix on Sunday

Politics

3 h. ago Two found dead inside Exmouth house as police race to the scene

Two people have been found dead at a home in Exmouth after police were called to the property on Wednesday night following reports of an incident

Events

3 h. ago The Spitfire was the iconic plane that helped Britain win WWII. Now as the nation remembers the defeat of Hitler 80 years ago, HARRY HOWARD finds out first

If you ask people what typified British defiance the most in the Second World War , many of them will tell you it was the Spitfire. So I felt very privileged at being allowed to fly in one, writes HARRY HOWARD.

Events

4 h. ago Doctor shares signs smelly body odours could point to serious health concerns

Most of us experience body odour at some point, but some smells could be more telling than others.

Society

4 h. ago Cast and crew of The Wicker Man join fans at Dumfries and Galloway filming locations

Actress Lesley Mackie, associate director of music Gary Carpenter and musician Matt Deighton joined Mostly Ghostly at Anwoth Old Kirk.

Politics

4 h. ago Race Across The World Welsh couple admit show 'was a challenge' for their relationship

Sioned and Fin, have challenged themselves and their relationship with the biggest test of all and spoke to us about competing in Race Across the World.

Politics

5 h. ago Jill Biden's explosive secret White House diary could make her and Joe $30 million in tell

Joe and Jill Biden are re-emerging from their post-White House life in time to push back against a spate of new books revealing embarrassing details about the former president's declining health.

Events

5 h. ago UK to win race to strike first trade deal with US, hints Trump as Starmer to give update ‘today’

Donald Trump teases a ‘major trade deal’ announcement at 3pm BST today

Politics

5 h. ago Griff Rhys Jones returns to stage in I'm Sorry, Prime Minister

Jones is taking on the part made famous by Paul Eddington and tells us: "Politics ought to be the art of the possible but it seems to be about is the art of the impossible.”

Politics