32 m. ago US stocks rise to closing high despite Trump ending negotiations with Canada

Wall Street’s S&P 500 ended the session up 0.5%

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76 m. ago Trump eyes mineral wealth as Rwanda and DRC sign controversial peace deal in US

Agreement aims to end decades-old conflict rooted in the 1994 Rwandan genocide but critics have described it as vague and opaqueRwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo have signed a peace deal in Washington to end fighting in eastern DRC, although questions remain over what the agreement means and who stands to benefit – with Donald Trump using the occasion to boast that the US had secured lucrative mineral rights.At a ceremony with US secretary of state Marco Rubio in Washington, the two African countries’ foreign ministers signed the agreement pledging to implement a 2024 deal that would see Rwandan troops withdraw from eastern Congo within 90 days. Continue reading...

Economics

1 hour ago Lawrence Shankland won't start pre season with Hearts as transfer exit fears rise after fresh Tynecastle talks

The Scotland international has yet to make a decision on his future after the end of his Gorgie contract

Politics

1 hour ago Glastonbury 2025: Friday with Gracie Abrams, Alanis Morissette, Lewis Capaldi and more – follow it live!

After performances from the likes of CMAT, Wet Leg and Lola Young, evening is drawing in ahead of the 1975’s headline performanceDoes anyone know if the Pilton Palais – Glastonbury’s cinema tent – has a policy on Chicken Jockey? They’re showing the Minecraft Movie later today, and, if my timing is right, I should be able to get to the screening just in time to see some kids throw a bunch of festival food at the screen.Safi is over at West Holts watching the fantastically strange Argentine rap duo Ca7riel and Paco Amoroso, and it sounds like every Argentinian person at the festival has congregated for their set. She just sent through these snaps of some fans who flew over for the festival: Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Love Island winner admits 'it didn't feel right' to quit day job after fame

The ex-islander felt strongly about continuing her career, even after leaving the villa with the shiny £50K prize

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1 hour ago Alcaraz, Sinner, Sabalenka and Swiatek top Wimbledon bill but have work cut out

The margins in grand slam tennis have always been tight and the titles will be decided by who rises to the occasionAbout three hours and 45 minutes into his duel with Carlos Alcaraz three weeks ago, Jannik Sinner lowered himself into his return stance for what he hoped would be the last rally of a near-flawless fortnight. Sinner held three championship points for what would be one of the most monumental victories of his career.Just one of those three would have earned him a first grand slam title away from hard courts and redefined the terms of engagement with Alcaraz, the only player to beat him for 10 months. Sinner would then have drawn level with the Spaniard on four grand slam titles. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Hegseth announces new name of US navy ship that honored gay rights icon Harvey Milk

Defense secretary said the vessel will be renamed after Oscar V Peterson to take ‘politics out of ship naming’The US defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, has formally announced that the US navy supply vessel named in honor of the gay rights activist Harvey Milk is to be renamed after Oscar V Peterson, a chief petty officer who received the congressional Medal of Honor for his actions in the Battle of the Coral Sea in the second world war.“We are taking the politics out of ship naming,” Hegseth announced on Friday on X. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Create a 'magical atmosphere' in your garden this summer with these solar

These solar-powered LED firefly bulbs are the perfect way to create a 'magical' and 'whimsical' atmosphere with any outdoor space this summer - and right now they're on sale

Politics

2 h. ago Putin blamed as Russia warned it faces 'sharp increase' in rabies and grim diseases

Vladimir Putin's bonkers war on Ukraine could indirectly lead to a rise in rabies and other grim diseases in Russia - a group of veterinarians in Russia has warned of a vaccine shortage

Events

2 h. ago Love Island star's 'normal' job after winning series as she admits ’it didn't feel right to walk away’

One islander didn't ditch her old life for the limelight

Politics

2 h. ago American Airlines outage as thousands of plane passengers stranded on runways

American Airlines has been hit by a widespread outage that is reportedly impacting many of its flights with long delays and causing travel chaos for frustrated passengers

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2 h. ago American Airlines outage as plane passengers stranded at airports and on runways

American Airlines has been hit by a widespread outage that is reportedly impacting many of its flights with long delays causing travel chaos for frustrated passengers

Politics

2 h. ago Brits in 15 UK regions get 'rise in death' alert over 35C heatwave lasting 72 hours

UK heatwave is set to bring "very hot" conditions to parts of the UK this weekend, with the Met Office warning that it could put extra pressure on NHS hospitals

Events

3 h. ago Keir Starmer warned of 'two tier' benefit system as he says U

Keir Starmer said the Government's welfare reforms 'strike the right balance' after he made major concessions to Labour rebels to avoid a potential Commons defeat

Events

3 h. ago Met Office reveals exactly where in UK faces 34C as sweltering 'heat dome' looms

Parts of the UK are set for several days of blistering heat as temperatures could rise into the mid-30Cs due to a 'heat dome' caused by a high pressure system over the continent

Society

3 h. ago Glastonbury 2025: Friday with Lewis Capaldi’s secret set, Wet Leg, Lorde and more – follow it live!

Glasto is back. And the Guardian will be liveblogging all day every day, bringing you reviews, news and weird sightings, and looking ahead to Alanis Morissette, the 1975 and moreDoes anyone know if the Pilton Palais – Glastonbury’s cinema tent – has a policy on Chicken Jockey? They’re showing the Minecraft Movie later today, and, if my timing is right, I should be able to get to the screening just in time to see some kids throw a bunch of festival food at the screen.Safi is over at West Holts watching the fantastically strange Argentine rap duo Ca7riel and Paco Amoroso, and it sounds like every Argentinian person at the festival has congregated for their set. She just sent through these snaps of some fans who flew over for the festival: Continue reading...

Society

3 h. ago Rob Key never doubted Jofra Archer’s desire to return to Test cricket

Stress fractures in his right elbow and lower back have conspired to keep Archer on 13 Test caps since February 2021.

Politics

4 h. ago Maggie Oliver launches legal proceedings against government over child sex abuse

The former GMP detective wants the government to implement all 20 recommendations from a 2022 report 'without further delay'

Politics

4 h. ago Michail Antonio's future at West Ham and transfer decision after horror car crash rehab

Michail Antonio is out of contract at the end of the month and, following a delay in discussions over his future, looks set to leave West Ham after 10 years with the club

Events

4 h. ago Andrews handed Brentford job, Crystal Palace ruling delayed, transfer latest: football – live

Friday updates as the summer of football continuesAny comments or thoughts? You can mail TahaWith that, I shall pass over to Taha for the rest of the morning.Mark Levy gets in touch: “In Ben’s list of the top 10 players in the Under-21 tournament, 7 are over 21, 2 are 21, & only 1 is actually under 21! Does the competition need a new name? The under & over 21s? Mark (sitting on my balcony in the Madrid Sierra, with nothing more pressing to do!)“ Continue reading...

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