59 m. ago Ukraine war briefing: Trump sanctions threat on Russian oil buyers could hit China, India

Trump threatens Putin over ceasefire; Russia claims it has taken control of a Donetsk village. What we know on day 1,132China and India could be affected if Donald Trump introduces tariffs of 25-50% against countries buying Russian oil, analysts and officials have suggested. Dan Sabbagh reports that the US president told NBC he would impose such measures within a month “if a deal isn’t made, and if I think it was Russia’s fault”, as he vented frustration at Vladimir Putin’s delaying tactics and attempts to discredit Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the Ukrainian president.Some countries, including China and India, are not participating in anti-war sanctions against Russian oil. Secondary sanctions or tariffs imposed directly on them by the US could further limit Putin’s access to oil revenue to fund the war. While not joining the international sanctions against Russia, China has been wary about breaching them in case it attracts secondary penalties. Some Chinese banks, for example, have curtail...

Events

1 hour ago James Bond should not be a woman due to franchise’s ‘profound sexism’, says Helen Mirren

Actor says she is opposed to the possibility of a female 007 and that cinema should focus on telling stories of ‘extraordinary’ real female spiesHelen Mirren has said that James Bond should never be played by a woman, as the spy franchise is “born out of profound sexism”.The future of 007 is currently up in the air, after Amazon MGM Studios struck a $1bn (£770m) deal for creative control over the character with Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson, the British-American heirs to the film producer Albert “Cubby” Broccoli and longtime stewards of the Bond films. Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago Pharmacies to provide more frontline health services after £3bn funding boost

After a year of negotiations between pharmacies and Tory and Labour governments, health minister Stephen Kinnock described the new deal as an important step in fixing ‘a broken pharmacy sector’

Economics

2 h. ago Copying ants could improve grip of robots, research suggests

A prototype ‘hairy gripper’ based on the mouths of ants has already been developed and tested.

Technology

6 h. ago ‘Woodstock for elder millennials’: the Garden State soundtrack anniversary concert

The music from Zach Braff’s seminal comedy drama took centre stage for one special night bringing back artists from Imogen Heap to The ShinsIt’s been two decades since the release of Garden State, Zach Braff’s film about an alienated young actor’s struggle to find meaning in life. But while the movie itself became a cult classic, perhaps its biggest legacy is its soundtrack, which went platinum, won a Grammy and became a cultural touchstone among a certain subset of the American population.So it was no surprise that, when Braff announced a 20th-anniversary concert celebrating the album, at which each of its dozen or so artists would perform, tickets were going for hundreds of dollars. This was Woodstock for elder millennials – at least a certain swath of us who, when the soundtrack came out in 2004, found an outlet for our big teenage feelings in bands like the Shins, Frou Frou and Iron and Wine. All three were among the performers at Los Angeles’s Greek Theater on Saturday evening ...

Politics

7 h. ago Next Luke Littler, 15, signs new sponsorship deal after winning world title

Archie Self, who has been dubbed as the next Luke Littler, has taken his next step into the world of darts with a new sponsorship deal

Economics

7 h. ago Daizen Maeda Celtic insurance policy set for summer test as 'priceless' star's value question could be answered

The Japanese hit the 30 goal mark at the weekend but will it be new deal or new club for him this summer?

Events

7 h. ago Rats will 'take over your garden' if you leave two common things outside

Rats are a common pest that nobody wants to have to deal with, but there are some things in your garden that could be making it more appealing to the rodents.

Politics

8 h. ago Rangers told Dor Turgeman asking price as Vaclav Cerny deal not the only transfer hinging on 49ers takeover

The Maccabi Tel Aviv star is out of contract in 2026 and is attracting interest from across Europe

Economics

8 h. ago The cold, calculating cop dubbed Spock who thought he'd committed the perfect murder

Darren McKie used all 21 years of experience in GMP to cover his tracks after he strangled to death his cop wife Leanne

Events

8 h. ago Perfume fans can try 'the scent of royalty' worth £215 for £10 in Mother's Day deal

"If I could envision what it smells like to be a wealthy queen, this is it!"

Economics

9 h. ago Welsh rugby match abandoned amid serious incident as medics stay with player for five hours

The injury itself was a result of an awkward landing in open play.

Sport

9 h. ago Trump threatens secondary tariffs on Russian oil if no deal on Ukraine

US president says he is ‘pissed off’ with Vladimir Putin for dragging feet in ceasefire talks

Economics

9 h. ago Thai cop alleges Shane Warne death 'cover up' after 'marathon orgy' in final hours

The cricket star tragically died in March 2022 after a heart attack while on holiday in Thailand.

Events

9 h. ago They're ‘changing the face of neighbourhoods’ and residents are thinking of selling up

As hundreds of new shared homes are created across Greater Manchester, pressure is growing for more regulation

Politics

9 h. ago Tonight's rugby news as Dan Biggar involved in unusual incident and Wales prop called 'world's best'

The latest headlines from Wales and around the world

Politics

10 h. ago M60 chaos LIVE as motorway hit by delays following police incident

Police, paramedics and Highways officers are in attendance

Events

10 h. ago M60 chaos as motorway hit by delays following police incident

Police, paramedics and Highways officers are in attendance

Events

10 h. ago Trump says he’s ‘p*****’ off with Putin over lack of ceasefire deal and threatens more tariffs on Russian oil

Trump has shifted the blame for the protracted nature of the ceasefire negotiations on Putin

Politics

10 h. ago Medik8 moisturiser has £12 off and shoppers say they 'won't use anything else'

With Amazon's Spring Deal Days coming to an end you will have to be quick to make the most of the offer

Economics