1 hour ago Zelensky faces a painful choice in Saudi Arabia talks – bend the knee to Trump or lose his country

With Russia struggling to make gains in the east of the Ukraine, the sudden assault in the Kursk region looks like a coordinated move between the Kremlin and the White House

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1 hour ago Keir Starmer to lead fresh talks with 'coalition of the willing' allies on shoring up Ukraine's defence in frantic week of global meetings

The Prime Minister will host a virtual meeting with around 20 largely European and Commonwealth countries to end another week of frantic diplomatic activity.

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1 hour ago Zelenskyy arrives in Saudi as Ukraine expected to push for air and sea ceasefire during US talks – Europe live

Ukrainian president will be holding talks with Mohammed bin SalmanThe UK rejected Russian allegations that two British diplomats were suspected of carrying out espionage activities (9:04) as “malicious and baseless,” saying it is not the first time Russia made similar accusations.Visitors from around the world have been flocking to the Pompidou Centre in Paris this weekend, seizing the last opportunity to enjoy Europe’s largest temple of modern and contemporary art before it closes its doors for a five-year overhaul. Continue reading...

Society

2 h. ago How modern football’s exploitation model brewed fan resentment | Jonathan Wilson

Supporters have marched in protest at a number of Premier League grounds. It’s not hard to see why they believe their game is being taken awayOn Sunday, thousands of Manchester United fans marched in protest at the club’s ownership. The week before last, there was a (much smaller) march against their club’s owners by fans at Chelsea. A couple of weeks earlier there were protests at Tottenham. Fulham fans are deeply unhappy. There have been grumblings at Manchester City. In total, at roughly three-quarters of the Premier League clubs, there is significant supporter discontent.In some ways, the protests are distant background noise. Television viewers could quite easily have watched United’s 1-1 draw with Arsenal on Sunday and not known about the march. How big a deal is it, anyway, that around 5,000 people walked about a mile from a pub to a stadium, with most wearing black and chanting? The demonstrations are often incoherent. The one at Chelsea featured chants for Roman Abramovich,...

Sport

2 h. ago Moscow accuses British diplomats of spying, expels them from Russia

The British Foreign Office says the accusations are ‘malicious and baseless’

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3 h. ago Couple dig up garden and uncover mysterious item which makes them 'worried'

A mum-of-two who was digging up her garden to plant flowers in an extended section of her home found a 'concerning' item that she believes dates back to either World War I or World War II

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3 h. ago 'Superman' and 'in the dark': what Russians have said about Donald Trump

US president’s thoughts have been welcomed in Russia

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3 h. ago Architects: UK metalcore act announce three UK arena dates as part of 2025 European tour

The band are set to tour arenas across Europe in October 2025 alongside opening for Linkin Park 🎶🎸🎶

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3 h. ago What couples need to know about desire: ‘There’s no right or healthy amount of sex’

Desire discrepancy is one of the most common reasons couples come to certified sex and relationship practitioner Georgia Grace. Solving the issue means challenging false assumptionsGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailHuman sexuality is often likened to a fingerprint: our desires, fantasies and physical responses are as unique as the ridges on our fingers. In session, when I share this analogy with couples, they are relieved to know it’s actually normal to be different from their partner.While it’s true that no two people are the same, when it comes to “mismatched libido” a predictable scenario will usually play out. In my first session with a couple, they will sit on opposite sides of the couch and say they haven’t had sex in months, or years. They are lost and desperate. One of them will share that they feel unwanted, and the other will admit that they want to want it, they just don’t. Because of this, they feel broken. They both agree sex is important for their relationship...

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3 h. ago Landlords in Spanish holiday hotspot employ trick to get around tourist accommodation ban

Landlords in a Spanish holiday hotspot are employing a trick to get around the ban on tourist accommodation including 'illegal' marketing and avoiding property-listing sites

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3 h. ago Putin Kicks Out UK Diplomats For 'Executing Zelensky's Job'; Russia 'Get Out' Order Stuns London

Putin Kicks Out UK Diplomats For 'Executing Zelensky's Job'; Russia 'Get Out' Order Stuns London  The Times of India

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4 h. ago Architects announce autumn 2025 UK and European tour – including huge London show

Architects announce autumn 2025 UK and European tour – including huge London show  NME

Events

4 h. ago Sixty years after Bloody Sunday, civil rights leaders in Selma continue fight

Election of Trump and threats to democracy front of mind as activists remember peaceful marchers attacked by policeWhat would John Lewis do today?On a Sunday morning 60 years ago, activists rewrote the story of the civil rights movement in their own blood on the streets of Selma, Alabama. State troopers turned their truncheons on a peaceful march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge at the behest of Alabama’s stridently and infamously racist governor George Wallace, protecting Alabama segregation and white supremacy. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Caravans transformed into luxury homes using online bargains

A couple has transformed a 'drab' 20-year-old caravan into a luxury holiday home using cheap purchases found online. Holly and James transformed their dated caravan into a beautiful modern space using stick-on tiles, soft furnishings and chair covers bought online.

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4 h. ago Keir Starmer to host second 'Coalition of Willing' summit on sending UK, French and more troops to Ukraine

The British action comes as Ukraine and the US are set to hold talks on ending Vladimir Putin’s three-year war

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4 h. ago Farcical failures for Bundesliga big boys underline European pressures | Andy Brassell

Bayern Munich were shocked at home by Bochum, but they still strengthened their hand after Leverkusen lost againAfter all the big moments, the daring comebacks, the thrilling crescendos, it felt like they had finally run out of road. Having both been substituted, Florian Wirtz and Jeremie Frimpong sat on the visitors’ bench at the Allianz Arena as time ticked down, a seat apart, both yelling, maybe at each other, maybe just into the ether. Finally Wirtz covered his face with his hands.Of all the images of last week’s all-German Champions League last-16 match between Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen, this was the one that stuck. Frustration is to be expected, particularly in the dying embers of a bad defeat against a domestic and European rival, but this was something that we have rarely seen from Xabi Alonso’s Leverkusen. Setbacks happen, but he and his players have always maintained their poise, knowing that their path is the right one and that an answer is coming. This time? May...

Events

4 h. ago Erik ten Hag signing frustrated from the start as Manchester United quintet overlooked

A detailed round up looking at what happened to Man United's army of loanees, both domestically and abroad, over the weekend.

Politics

4 h. ago Couple fined £1,500 after migrant travels into UK holding onto back of motorhome

Government can fine people up to £10,000 under the UK’s clandestine entrant civil penalty scheme

Economics

4 h. ago ‘Potential systemic failure’ may have contributed to soldier’s death, say family

Lance Corporal Joe Spencer, 24, was killed in November 2016 when his gun went off during a training course in Scotland.

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5 h. ago Christian Eriksen admits Manchester United season ‘not fun’ and sets Premier League goal

United are in 14th place but Eriksen believes they can still qualify for Europe through the league

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