70 m. ago Canada election 2025 live: first results come in as Trump told to ‘stay out of our election’

Canadians go to the polls after US president’s tariffs and talk of country becoming 51st US state upended electionCanada election 2025: latest results as Mark Carney seeks to stay on as PMA record number of people – 7.3 million – have already voted during an early voting period that was held last weekend. That topped the 5.8 million Canadians who voted early at the last federal election in 2021.All ballots in a Canadian federal election are counted by hand in front of witnesses, and the final results are validated over a period of time then made available online. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy calls Putin’s offer of brief ceasefire ‘manipulation’

Ukraine president urges month-long truce after Russia suggests three-day one to mark a world war two victory. What we know on day 1,161Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for an immediate month-long ceasefire after Vladimir Putin unilaterally announced a three-day truce for next month during a second world war anniversary. The Ukrainian president said: “Now there’s a new attempt at manipulation. For some reason, everyone is supposed to wait for May 8 and only then have a ceasefire to ensure calm for Putin during the parade.” He added: “We value people’s lives and not parades. We believe that the world believes that there is no reason to wait for May 8. And the ceasefire should be not for a few days only to resume the killing afterward.” Ukrainian officials also pointed out that Russia announced a similar truce over the Easter period only to violate it. The Russian president suggested the ceasefire in May to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Soviet Union in the second world ...

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1 hour ago Tucker Carlson reveals what shocked him most about his time spent in Australia: 'The most grotesque things I've ever seen'

Controversial US political commentator Tucker Carlson has shared what shocked him about Australia.

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2 h. ago Tragedy after little boy dies at childcare just two months before celebrating his second birthday

Henry Spletter, who was 22-months-old, is understood to have choked on something while at Busy Bees at Redlynch in Cairns, Far North Queensland, last Thursday.

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2 h. ago As communist troops streamed into Saigon, a few remaining reporters kept photos and stories flowing

They’d watched overnight as the bombardments grew closer, and observed through binoculars as the final U.S. Marines piled into a helicopter from the roof of the embassy to be whisked away

Culture

2 h. ago Pete Hegseth stunned as report reveals the staggering number of overweight troops: 'Fit not fat'

Pete Hegseth called a report that claimed two-thirds of reserve troops are overweight 'unacceptable' and promised to create change to make them 'fit not fat.'

Politics

2 h. ago The world's friendliest city for expats revealed as gorgeous sunny seaside destination

Expat network, InterNations, asked expats around the globe to rate their city based on how welcoming it is, how friendly the local residents are and how easy it is to find friends.

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3 h. ago British Paralympian found alive and safe after going missing in Las Vegas

Mr Ruddock’s close friend said they were working with authorities to get him home safely

Society

3 h. ago What happened when Gen Z watched Britain's favourite retro comedies: From Carry On to Little Britain, the shows that wouldn't be made today

Gen Z reveal what they think of some of the UK's best-loved comedies including Carry On Doctor, Are You Being Served? Men Behaving Badly and Little Britain.

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3 h. ago Canada election 2025 live: Most polls close after Trump’s tariffs dominate campaign

The Liberal Party – led by current prime minister Mark Carney – are seeking to extend their decade in power and beat Pierre Poilievre’s Conservative party

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3 h. ago JoJo Siwa's mother hints at REAL reason Celebrity Big Brother star split with ex

The dancer, 21, and Love Islander, 32, raised eyebrows with their very close bond in the house, before spending the weekend enjoying 'Sunday massages' and walks in the park.

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3 h. ago REVEALED: From cancer to arthritis, how drug companies are selling treatments for 1,000 times what they cost to make

When Roy Bradley was told he had cancer in his lungs and liver, his first thought was he couldn't face chemotherapy and should prepare for his death.

Economics

3 h. ago REVEALED: How the only Harry Potter actor who stood by JK Rowling in trans battle has been rewarded with role in major TV adaptation, writes GRANT TUCKER

When the young cast of the new Harry Potter TV series begin filming this summer, there will be one familiar face they can turn to for advice.

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3 h. ago Romesh Ranganathan reveals the one thing he doesn't think he'd have become a comedian without

Romesh Ranganathan has revealed the one thing he doesn't think he'd have become a comedian without.

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4 h. ago Canada election 2025 live: first polls have closed as Trump told to ‘stay out of our election’

Canadians go to the polls after US president’s tariffs and talk of country becoming 51st US state upended electionA record number of people – 7.3 million – have already voted during an early voting period that was held last weekend. That topped the 5.8 million Canadians who voted early at the last federal election in 2021.All ballots in a Canadian federal election are counted by hand in front of witnesses, and the final results are validated over a period of time then made available online. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Pete Hegseth's 'Jekyll and Hyde' revealed by fired Pentagon 'leaker'

One of the top Pentagon staffers fired following an investigation into leaks described a 'Jekyl and Hyde'-style Defense Department under Secretary Pete Hegseth.

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4 h. ago Man who 'raped' dead man's corpse on New York subway turns himself in

Felix Rojas, 44, from the Bronx, was charged with rape almost three weeks after the disgusting incident, which took place on an R train at Whitehall Street subway station just after midnight on April 9

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4 h. ago BBC presenter Jeremy Vine details trolling ordeal in emotional interview

BBC Radio 2 presenter Jeremy Vine has spoken about his decision to no longer post cycling videos on social media after announcing the news to his followers on the weekend

Economics

4 h. ago Britain's most expensive postcode for renters revealed — and it isn't in London

New data out today shows London rents have hit a 14th record high despite a slight drop in competition for homes

Politics

4 h. ago Reeves warned employment rights law has already led to hiring freeze and loss of business confidence

The chancellor has found herself under siege as two surveys of businesses reveal a loss of confidence

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