61 m. ago Farage says Starmer ‘learning a great deal from Reform’ as PM defends immigration speech – UK politics live

Reform leader asks PM to declare a national emergency at the bordersHere is the list of MPs down to ask a question at PMQs, which starts at noon.In March Reform UK reported Rupert Lowe (at the time one of their five MPs) to the police, claiming he had threatened the party chair, Zia Yusuf, with violence. Reform UK announced the news shortly after Lowe gave a newspaper interview criticising Nigel Farage, the party leader,Following a thorough and detailed review of the evidence in relation to an allegation of threats, we have decided that no criminal charges should be brought against a sitting MP.Having considered a number of witness statements, we have concluded that there is insufficient evidence to provide a realistic prospect of conviction.If Farage were ever to control the vast power of the British state, I believe he would not hesitate to do to his adversaries what they have tried to do to me. With real power, I fear he would wield that immense responsibility to crush dissent - ...

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64 m. ago Trump touches down in Qatar amid controversy over luxury jet gift and hopes for Gaza ceasefire

President Donald Trump arrived in Qatar Wednesday amid a controversy about its gift of a new Air Force One and amid hopes he can broker an Israel-Hamas ceasefire.

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65 m. ago How the world's most dangerous country attracts 90,000 tourists every year due to worrying TikTok trend

A worrying new travel trend has seen thousands of thrill-seekers heading to one of the most dangerous countries on Earth - all in the name of fresh, trailblazing TikTok content.

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76 m. ago PMQs: Starmer clashes angrily with senior MP who calls out his 'island of strangers' immigration claim

The Prime Minister has been hit with a backlash including from London MPs for his controversial language

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83 m. ago How memories of clean water, frogs and fresh air could help save Rio’s favelas from future climate disaster

A new exhibition in the Brazilian city looks at how water, the environment and extreme weather is interwoven with personal stories from 10 marginalised communitiesLeticia Pinheiro grew up hearing stories about the Acari River. Her grandmother bathed in its clean waters; her father caught frogs on its margins; and many in the community made a living from fishing there.Now, Pinheiro, 28, and her peers do not even call it a river; it’s become known as a valão – an open canal for sewage and rubbish. It borders the Acari favela, which spread over swampy terrain in northern Rio de Janeiro from the 1920s. Continue reading...

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84 m. ago Bella May Culley's mysterious journey from Thailand holiday to facing life in ex

Bella May Culley, 18, was reported missing after losing contact with her family while on holiday in Thailand, before turning up 3,600 miles away in Georgia where she faces life in prison.

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86 m. ago Anas Sarwar insists immigration must come down 'across the board' as he backs Keir Starmer's plans

The Scottish Labour leader said the UK needs a “well-managed” immigration system that controls the country’s borders.

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87 m. ago James Argent gushed over girlfriend and said 'I'm happy' just weeks before arrest

James Argent, who rose to fame on The Only Way Is Essex, was arrested and taken into custody by the Spanish Civil Guard in Costa del Sol on suspicion of domestic violence on May 5

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88 m. ago How to turn old bread into a classic Portuguese soup – recipe

A waste-saving, resourceful and powerfully flavoured broth featuring coriander, garlic and old breadToday’s punchy and bright-green garlic and coriander soup is an intriguing Portuguese way to use up stale bread. The recipe is adapted from the traditional açorda of Alentejo, where it’s thought of as the region’s signature dish. Açorda is said to have been born from necessity, a waste-saving and resourceful soup that’s transformed by olive oil, plentiful herbs and rich egg. I find this take on it particularly interesting because, instead of simmering the coriander, garlic and egg in hot broth, they are instead put in a bowl and the broth is poured over them. This enhances the powerful flavours of the garlic and coriander, and the whole lot is then ladled over stale bread. For a vegetarian version, just omit the fish. Continue reading...

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95 m. ago Diddy trial live: Cassie Ventura to continue testimony after detailing shocking ‘freak off’ demands

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ ex-girlfriend is expected to continue her testimony Wednesday morning as the rapper’s sex-trafficking trial enters its third day

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1 hour ago Firms still greenwashing in adverts after being censured, UK investigation finds

Exclusive: Virgin Atlantic and Renault among companies that continued to publish misleading environmental claimsCompanies have continued to post misleading greenwashing adverts after being censured by the Advertising Standards Agency (ASA), according to an investigation.Greenpeace UK’s investigative journalism unit, Unearthed, reports that Virgin Atlantic, Renault and Aqua Pura are among companies that continued to publish unfounded claims about the environmental credentials of their products after being told to remove such adverts by the advertising watchdog. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago ITV The Chase star Mark Labbett threatens to quit show as he's left stunned by team's display

The Chase star Mark Labbett was left stunned by a team of contestants on the ITV quiz show and joked that he may as well 'give up now' as they were doing so well.

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1 hour ago Waking in middle of night may be red flag of condition Liam Gallagher has faced

Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher has struggled with the health condition - as has Rachel Stevens

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1 hour ago Zendaya’s stylist reveals star sent Anna Sawais flowers after they accidentally matched at Met Gala

‘I think people thought that there was some type of disappointment on our end,’ he said

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1 hour ago Paul Jones: Tributes as father of murdered schoolgirl April Jones dies suddenly

Paul Jones suffered memory loss after contracting the brain condition encephalitis in 2018 and had to learn for a second time of his daughter’s death

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1 hour ago Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs weighs in on controversial Ruben Amorim comment

Ruben Amorim shocked Man Utd fans when he suggested his team could be the worst in the club's entire history.

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2 h. ago PMQs live: Starmer defends immigration speech as Farage claims Labour ‘learning from Reform’

Reform leader asks PM to declare a national emergency at the bordersHere is the list of MPs down to ask a question at PMQs, which starts at noon.In March Reform UK reported Rupert Lowe (at the time one of their five MPs) to the police, claiming he had threatened the party chair, Zia Yusuf, with violence. Reform UK announced the news shortly after Lowe gave a newspaper interview criticising Nigel Farage, the party leader,Following a thorough and detailed review of the evidence in relation to an allegation of threats, we have decided that no criminal charges should be brought against a sitting MP.Having considered a number of witness statements, we have concluded that there is insufficient evidence to provide a realistic prospect of conviction.If Farage were ever to control the vast power of the British state, I believe he would not hesitate to do to his adversaries what they have tried to do to me. With real power, I fear he would wield that immense responsibility to crush dissent - ...

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2 h. ago M&S warns shoppers they could be targeted by scammers after hackers stole customers' contact details, dates of birth and order histories in massive cyber attack

The retailer admitted criminals have taken information including 'masked' payment card details used for online purchases - typically the last four digits of a card.

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2 h. ago Britain’s biggest pawnbroker H&T snapped up by US firm for £297m; Goldman Sachs lifts UK and eurozone growth forecasts – business live

China issues warning to UK over terms of US trade deal, saying it is a ‘basic principle’ that bilateral agreements should not target other nationsHere’s our full story on the Co-op saying that that stock availability in its stores will not improve until this weekend, as it struggles to recover from a cyber-attack two weeks ago.And our full take on Burberry’s planned 1,700 job cuts. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Huge blow to Coronation Street and Emmerdale fans as ITV soap boss quits after a whopping 27 years with broadcaster

The broadcaster has announced that Managing Director of Continuing Drama and Head of ITV in the North Jon Whiston is stepping down.

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