40 m. ago Youngest girl in Britain to be charged with terror offences killed herself after being groomed by American neo

Autistic Rhianan Rudd, 16, plotted to blow up a synagogue and scratched a swastika into her forehead after coming into contact with the two men.

Events

52 m. ago Cooper told to find savings elsewhere to protect spending on police

Haggling over the multiyear Whitehall spending review ends

Economics

62 m. ago The Guardian view on Labour’s tough choices: they are costing the government dearly | Editorial

Austerity-era scepticism runs deep – and Labour’s abstract promises are falling flat as Nigel Farage rises in the pollsThe Labour government’s abrupt U-turn on winter fuel payments – restoring the benefit to more than three-quarters of pensioners – reveals less a change of heart than a sobering realisation in Westminster: after years of austerity, the public no longer gives politicians the benefit of the doubt. The irony is hard to miss. Labour set out to prove that “grown-up” economics means difficult decisions – only to find that once trust is lost, voters won’t accept vague promises without tangible results.It turns out many are sceptical that sacrifices will produce better results for society. That’s why ministers are struggling to justify cuts to disability benefits as a way to “fund” public services – or to convince the public that Britain can’t afford to lift the two-child benefit cap even as ministers claim they will reduce child poverty. There may be more conspicuous retrea...

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62 m. ago The Guardian view on fitness: evidence of the benefits of exercise keeps growing, but who is listening? | Editorial

Physical activity is part of a healthy lifestyle – ministers should grab the chance to shape the culture surrounding itThe role of exercise in promoting good general health, and helping to prevent heart disease, strokes and diabetes is well established. No wonder, then, that long‑distance running keeps growing in popularity. Popular tracks and parks have never been busier, with groups in stretchy Lycra and fitness trackers on their wrists. The internet is awash with exercise videos, while figures earlier this year showed that gym memberships have climbed to a record 11.5m. The 16.9% of people aged 16 or over in Britain who belong to a gym is one of the highest proportions in Europe.The older teenagers and young adults of generation Z are a key demographic behind this social trend. And recent news from the world’s biggest cancer conference, in Chicago, shows how right they are to take the health benefits of fitness seriously. A landmark trial compared the outcomes of p...

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79 m. ago Britons ‘better learn to speak Russian’ without major defence spending hike, Nato chief warns

The Nato secretary general said there is no discrepancy between the UK's current defence spending goals and his own push for members to reach 5 per cent of GDP

Events

80 m. ago Trump has unleashed something terrifying in the US – that even he may be powerless to control | Gaby Hinsliff

The protests in LA are what everyone feared, and a warning to countries that flirt with populismShe was live on air to viewers back home, her TV microphone clearly in hand, when the rubber bullet hit her. The Australian reporter Lauren Tomasi was the second journalist after the British photographer Nick Stern to be shot with non-lethal rounds while covering protests in Los Angeles sparked by immigration raids. But she was the first to be caught on camera and beamed around the world. There’s no excuse for not knowing what the US is becoming, now that anyone can watch that clip online. Not when you can hear her scream and see the cameraman quickly swing away to film a panicking crowd.It was the scenario everyone feared when Donald Trump took office. Deportation hit squads descending on the kind of Democrat-voting communities who would feel morally bound to resist them, triggering the kind of violent confrontation that creates an excuse to send in national guard troops – and ultimately...

Politics

81 m. ago Frederick Forsyth, The Day of the Jackal author, dies aged 86

British novelist and former MI6 agent died after a brief illness

Events

83 m. ago UK weather: New maps show exact date Brits to bask in 34C 'Spanish plume' heatwave

Weather maps show that at the end of this week, nearly 40 cities in the UK could experience temperatures of up to 34C - with Kent and Sussex set to be the hottest areas

Society

1 hour ago BBC snub Emma Raducanu at Queen's as presenter explains the situation

Emma Raducanu teamed up with Katie Boulter in the doubles at Queen's Club on Tuesday but the match was not shown on the BBC as the British duo were snubbed

Politics

1 hour ago Emma Raducanu, Katie Boulter and a journey into the unknown: ‘We’re going for the Wimbledon title’

Britain’s top two combined in an intriguing doubles partnership as Queen’s welcomes women’s tennis for the first time in over 50 years

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1 hour ago Hitman who shot beauty queen dead had grim tattoo of her burned face on his arm

The killer is alleged to have shot Bruna Zucco Segatin alongside her 30-year-old boyfriend Valdir de Brito Feitosa in 2018 and went on to tattoo her face onto his arm

Events

1 hour ago 'Lmao give me lager all day': Ross Kemp roasted over £60 personalised Father's Day messages

Fans are questioning whether the actor and TV presenter has fallen on hard times

Economics

2 h. ago Brits should learn to speak Russian if defence spending isn't ramped up, NATO chief warns

NATO secretary general Mark Rutte, speaking at an event in central London, warned that Vladimir Putin will be able to mount a credible threat against the bloc within five years, with missiles able to reach European capitals in minutes

Events

2 h. ago ‘Nervous’ Emma Raducanu enjoys win with Katie Boulter in rare doubles outing

The British pair beat Wu Fang-Hsien and Jiang Xinyu 6-4 6-2 at Queen’s Club.

Politics

2 h. ago Glastonbury ticket sales cut for 2025 to ease overcrowding, says Emily Eavis

The first group of tickets for the event sold out in 30 minutes last November.

Politics

2 h. ago British teenager Marcus Fakana jailed in Dubai over sex with girl, 17, pleads for clemency

The 19-year-old has written to the UAE government asking to be released

Events

2 h. ago Katie Price signs up to become first British celebrity to trademark her own AI image

The veteran glamour model has helped to build an AI version of her younger self, complete with a cloned voice and animated avatar

Politics

3 h. ago How much does a Kardashian nanny earn? The staggering amount Kim pays her 10

It's no secret that Kim Kardashian doesn't mind splurging on purchases... So it shouldn't be a surprise that when it comes to her kids, she isn't hesitant to drop a pretty penny.

Politics

3 h. ago Shocking moment Brits cheer as two men engage in street brawl while woman begs them to stop in latest violent scene involving Brits to spark anger in Tenerife

Shocking video has emerged showing two men locked in a vicious brawl on the holiday island of Tenerife, as a huge crowd egged them on. 

Events

3 h. ago UK's pub capital revealed with these towns home to more boozers per head than anywhere

Britain's pubs might be world famous, but that hasn't stopped the industry suffereing badly in recent years - still though, some places remain bastions of boozer culture

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