12 m. ago Russia claims it is ‘ready’ for Ukraine talks but demands recognition of occupied territories – Europe live

Comments from foreign minister Sergei Lavrov about ‘ownership’ follow suggestions from Trump that Ukraine could cede CrimeaAt the European Commission’s midday press briefing, the chief spokesperson Paula Pinho has just been asked about the EU’s reaction to Donald Trump’s comments over the weekend after he met with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the sidelines of Pope Francis’s funeral.She said:President Zelensky has been very much aligned with the EU position, and vice versa, we’ve been very much aligned with President Zelensky on the position with regard to peace and negotiations regarding a ceasefire agreement, where absolutely the position of Ukraine is the determining position.We’ve also heard, indeed, the comments by President Trump after these talks, and we welcome those comments that go in the sense of also acknowledging that the attacks of Russia on Ukraine, which, by the way, continued over the weekend, cannot be accepted. Continue reading...

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24 m. ago Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth skips Holyrood questions on school violence for party event

Jenny Gilruth was set to face questions last week after a girl ended up in hospital following an alleged knife attack at a school in Aberdeen.

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34 m. ago Chris Eubank Jr finally released from hospital after brutal Conor Benn fight

Chris Eubank Jr spent two nights in hospital following his brutal win over Conor Benn at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday night

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34 m. ago Georgia Toffolo's millionaire husband James Watt completes emotional London Marathon against doctors' advice

The BrewDog milionaire, 42, posted a picture of his golden participation medal to Instagram having ignored excruciating pain, following bone damage and a torn ligament, to cross the finish line.

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39 m. ago How a solar storm could lead to a US nuclear disaster worse than Chornobyl | Mark Leyse

Solar storms as intense as a 1921 superstorm have the potential to cause a nightmare scenario – and we are unpreparedOn 14 May 1921, a powerful solar storm – called the New York Railroad storm – caused the northern lights to illuminate New York City’s night sky. On Broadway, crowds lingered, enjoying “flaring skies” that remained undimmed by city lights. The following morning, excess electric currents shut down the New York Central Railroad’s signal and switching system in Manhattan, stopping trains. A fire broke out in a railroad control tower that was located at Park Avenue and 57th Street. Smoke filled the air. Along a stretch of Park Avenue, residents “were coughing and choking from the suffocating vapors which spread for blocks”.When a solar storm’s electrically charged particles envelop Earth, they cause geomagnetic storms that generate electric fields in the ground, inducing electric currents in power grids. Solar storms as intense as the 1921 superstorm have the potential to...

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43 m. ago Blake Lively puts on a brave face alongside husband Ryan Reynolds and mother Elain at Another Simple Favor afterparty following her awkward red carpet appearance with co

The actress, 37, flashed a huge smile as she cosied up to husband Ryan Reynolds , 48, and mother Elain following the premiere.

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62 m. ago Tory chief Martin Dowey urged to 'step aside' as South Ayrshire Council leader by opposition

The council leader is at the centre of a political storm following the emergence of a recording.

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64 m. ago Comedian Milton Jones reveals cancer diagnosis as he cancels tour dates in sad update

Comedian and BBC star Milton Jones has told fans he's "so sorry" to have to cancel several dates from his ongoing Ha!Milton tour, following a "treatable" cancer diagnosis

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72 m. ago M&S 'tells workers to stay home' after cyber attack saw it suspend online orders

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74 m. ago Suspect named and set to appear in court following alleged attack on Stockport estate

A 27-year-old man was arrested

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75 m. ago Shaun Murphy issues response after controversial move at World Snooker Championship

Shaun Murphy had to explain himself after a confusing decision against Judd Trump at the World Snooker Championship, failing to follow his own plea on a rule change

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81 m. ago Europe live: Russia claims it is ‘ready’ for Ukraine talks but demands recognition of occupied territories

Comments from foreign minister Sergei Lavrov about ‘ownership’ follow suggestions from Trump that Ukraine could cede CrimeaIn other European developments over the weekend, the National Rally leader Jordan Bardella said he would be ready to step in as the French far-right’s presidential candidate in 2027 if Marine Le Pen is ultimately barred from running.Le Pen was handed a five-year public office ban after a court found her and some members of her party guilty in March of misappropriation of funds. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago St Nicholas Arcades bomb scare as 'suspicious package' sparks HUGE shopping centre evacuation

Police were dispatched to the St Nicholas Arcades in Lancaster following reports of a 'suspicious package.' The shopping centre was quickly evacuated

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1 hour ago 'I'm a monk living in the UK – people always ask me one question about life'

A father from Ampleforth Abbey in North Yorkshire has opened up on whether monks are allowed to follow football - and his revelations about the sport may come as a surprise

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1 hour ago London travel news LIVE: Disruption on multiple TfL lines at rush hour

London Overground services are disrupted following a passenger being taken ill onboard a train

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1 hour ago Wynne Evans reveals he's been left in 'agony' amid his bid to clear his name after submitting dossier of evidence following vile sexual slur and 'gropegate' scandals

Wynne Evans has revealed he's been left in 'agony' amid a very turbulent time for the star.

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2 h. ago London travel news LIVE: Disruption on multiple TfL and National Rail lines at rush hour

London Overground services are disrupted following a passenger being taken ill onboard a train

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2 h. ago Comedian Ross Noble forced to reschedule 'next few shows' due to a kidney infection as he shares snap from hospital bed

The British standup comedian and actor, 48, who is currently in Australia, posted a snap from his hospital bed to announce the news to his 59,600 followers.

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3 h. ago John Lithgow calls backlash to Harry Potter role ‘odd’ following JK Rowling’s anti

‘I wonder how JK Rowling has absorbed it,’ asked Lithgow when addressing the controversial series

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3 h. ago Lauren Goodger 'desperate for baby' with bad boy ex but 'friends have one fear'

Following speculation that Lauren Goodger has reunited with her ex Charles Drury, a source says the TOWIE star is 'desperately hoping' to have another baby with him.

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