53 m. ago Government plan to end use of asylum hotels ‘won’t be achieved’ – inspector

David Bolt also told a committee of peers that he does not feel optimistic about the ‘ability to smash the gangs’.

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54 m. ago Starmer calls for Iran and Israel to ‘get back’ to ceasefire

The two warring nations had signed up to a ceasefire deal proposed by US President Donald Trump.

Politics

56 m. ago Chris Hemsworth’s trainer reveals the exact workout plan he’s using to prepare for Avengers: Doomsday

Chris Hemsworth’s long-time trainer Luke Zocchi tells senior fitness writer Harry Bullmore the pair have taken a very different approach to training for the latest Avengers film

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75 m. ago The US’s June heatwave is a dangerous start to summer and about to get hotter

Extreme heat is bringing a stifling, dangerous, start to summer across much of the eastern US this weekA rare June heatwave is bringing a stifling, dangerous, start to summer across much of the eastern US this week, with forecasts for temperatures to get even hotter on Tuesday.On Monday, just the second day of summer, the National Weather Service placed extreme heat warnings in effect from the Carolinas to Maine, advising against any outdoor activities under the conditions.Eric Holthaus is a meteorologist and climate journalist based in Minnesota Continue reading...

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80 m. ago Labour plan to 'smash the gangs' and end asylum hotels will FAIL, borders watchdog warns

Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration David Bolt said he had written to ministers to express his doubts about the plan.

Events

84 m. ago Raging Donald Trump blasts Israel in sweary rant after Iran ceasefire collapses

The US President blasted both Iran and Israel telling both nations "they don't know what the f***k they are doing," in a furious rant to reporters live on air.

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91 m. ago Wimbledon to honour Andy Murray with new statue at All England Club

Wimbledon plan to honour Sir Andy Murray with a statue at the All England Club, with the two-time champion set to be involved in the design.

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1 hour ago Russian attacks kill 13 civilians in Ukraine as Zelenskyy seeks more Western aid

Officials say Russian drones, missiles and artillery have killed at least 16 civilians and injured almost 100 others in Ukraine

Events

2 h. ago Scotland's fastest and slowest house markets as homes in one city sell quickest

Homes in one city were found to spend far shorter on the market than the national average.

Society

2 h. ago Voices: I’m leaving the UK because of how Labour has treated wealthy non

Multi-millionaire businesswoman Dr Ann Kaplan Mulholland – who is moving from her Kent castle to Italy, for the more favourable tax jurisdiction – says Labour is running out of time to rethink its flagship plan to scrap non-dom status and that Nigel Farage’s idea for the super-rich to pay £250,000 for a Britannia Card doesn’t go far enough

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2 h. ago Cate Blanchett criticises Donald Trump’s controversial Hollywood tariff plan

The Oscar-winning actress also questioned the idea of Hollywood as a purely American institution

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2 h. ago Double win for Bathgate Brass Band after trip south for march and hymn contest

They joined nine other bands in warm weather and ideal conditions

Culture

3 h. ago Food prices jump faster than inflation as cost of cupboard staples like cereal and milk rocket

Latest data released by the Office of National Statistics (ONS) revealed that food price have risen by 4.4 per cent, the highest figure since February last year.

Economics

3 h. ago How did Spain come to be the only nation holding firm on its aid spending? | Ana Carbajosa

By refusing to slash funding to poorer nations, Spain became an outlier in the new world disorder. Next week it hosts a UN summit in Seville to prove itSpain swims against the tide. At a time when much of Europe is grappling with economic crises, caving in to populist anti-aid narratives and slashing development budgets, the country is increasing its financial support for the global south. Instead of planning future aid cuts, Spain has put ambitious goals for 2030 into law.Moreover, at a time when much of the world is looking inward and retreating from multilateralism, Spain will host a UN summit in Seville this month, the first of its kind in the global north. Dozens of heads of government, state and multilateral organisations will discuss how to finance development in a post-aid world, suffocated by military spending and unpayable debt in dozens of countries, particularly those in Africa. For the Spanish government, the forthcoming Seville summit is a clear political statement. Co...

Economics

3 h. ago How did Spain come to be one of the few nations holding firm on aid spending? | Ana Carbajosa

By refusing to slash funding to poorer nations, Spain became an outlier in the new world disorder. Next week it hosts a UN summit in Seville to prove itSpain swims against the tide. At a time when much of Europe is grappling with economic crises, caving in to populist anti-aid narratives and slashing development budgets, the country is increasing its financial support for the global south. Instead of planning future aid cuts, Spain has put ambitious goals for 2030 into law.Moreover, at a time when much of the world is looking inward and retreating from multilateralism, Spain will host a UN summit in Seville this month, the first of its kind in the global north. Dozens of heads of government, state and multilateral organisations will discuss how to finance development in a post-aid world, suffocated by military spending and unpayable debt in dozens of countries, particularly those in Africa. For the Spanish government, the forthcoming Seville summit is a clear political statement. Co...

Economics

3 h. ago Incredible winning design for huge memorial to late Queen finally revealed

The winning design for a national memorial in Central London to commemorate the late Queen - Britain's longest serving monarch - has been announced

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4 h. ago London travel news LIVE: Faulty trains cause chaos across TfL network

Travel updates from around the capital

Events

4 h. ago Carer scoops £3.6m on National Lottery but won't give up her job just yet for one reason

Sandra Hall, 61, from Stoke-on-Trent has won £10,000-a-month for the next 30 years on Set For Life after scooping £3.6million - she's already splashed out on a hot tub with her winnings

Economics

4 h. ago Thomas Tuchel has England plan for "impossible" scenario laid bare by Club World Cup

Players have struggled with the extreme heat in the US at the Club World Cup and England boss Thomas Tuchel is keen to mitigate its effects at the 2026 World Cup

Politics

5 h. ago Why Keir Starmer will pledge 5% defence spending as Israel and Iran agree to Donald Trump ceasefire

Numerous Nato allies are to pledge increased spending on national security, including Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.

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