50 m. ago Donald Trump sends trusted envoy to Putin in scramble to save Ukraine peace deal

Donald Trump has confirmed which of his top officials will be heading to meet Vladimir Putin in Moscow as he tries to push through a peace deal to end the war in Ukraine

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3 h. ago A look at Kirill Dmitriev, the Russian envoy who helped craft the new Ukraine peace proposal

Kirill Dmitriev has emerged as a key player in drafting a new proposal to end Moscow’s war in Ukraine

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3 h. ago Ukraine has shown the US a viable peace deal – but can Trump shake off Putin’s influence?

The latest round of talks about peace may be drifting Ukraine’s way but it’s a carousel of chaos, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley

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3 h. ago Budget 2025: Labour has to have a relentless focus on the cost of living crisis

Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon says voters are sick of making sacrifices and want to be better off financially.

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4 h. ago Hobbits of Britain beware! Why Tolkien fan Elon Musk is like Grima Wormtongue, dripping poison in our ears

Elon Musk’s ludicrous claims that civil war in the UK is inevitable and everyone faces being murdered ‘if the tide of illegal immigration is not turned’ are as wrong as his interpretations of The Lord of the Rings

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4 h. ago Sex cardigans: can the Wicked sequel make bulky knits strangely alluring?

It’s not the sexiest of garments. It arguably looks more like a discarded fishing net. And yet it has cast a spell over the internetName: Elphaba’s sex cardigan.Age: Elphaba is a character in Wicked: For Good – Jon M Chu’s fantasy film, the sequel to last year’s mega hit Wicked Part 1, which was adapted from the 2003 stage musical, and has just been released. That was loosely based on Gregory Maguire’s 1995 novel, which was a reimagining of L Frank Baum’s 1900 novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and its 1939 film adaptation starring Judy Garland. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago I’m a beauty editor – these are my top picks from Beauty Pie’s Black Friday sale

Our faves from the brand that promises high-end formulas for less

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5 h. ago Former NBA champ Rick Fox announces plans to run in Bahamian general election

Former NBA player Rick Fox says he will run for a legislative seat in the Bahamas in next year’s general election

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5 h. ago US optimistic over Ukraine peace deal talks but ‘a few delicate details’ remain

Ukrainian official cites ‘common understanding’, but no sign territorial concessions or security guarantees are agreedEurope live – latest updatesDiscussions involving US, Russian and Ukrainian officials are taking place in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, the latest step in the Trump administration’s attempts to push through a peace deal to end the conflict in Ukraine.The White House spokesperson, Karoline Leavitt, put an optimistic spin on the talks, claiming the US had made “tremendous progress” on finding a resolution. There were “a few delicate, but not insurmountable, details” that needed to be ironed out which would require further talks, she said in a post on X. Continue reading...

Economics

5 h. ago Rachel Reeves wants to achieve these five things with her Budget – it won’t be easy

The chancellor took on her role wanting nothing more than economic growth, but her priorities have now dramatically changed, as political editor David Maddox explains

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6 h. ago Zelensky to visit US in coming days as Ukraine backs peace deal, official says

The ‘essence’ of the peace plan is supported by Ukraine but some of the most sensitive issues remain to be discussed, an official said

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6 h. ago 'Idyllic' village named 'most beautiful in England' has starred in blockbuster films

Perfect for a winter staycation this English rural village has featured in a number of high-profile films including War Horse, Doctor Dolittle, Stardust and The Wolf Man.

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6 h. ago Rachel Reeves wants to achieve these five things with her Budget

Rachel Reeves became chancellor wanting nothing more than economic growth, but her priorities have now dramatically changed, as political editor David Maddox explains

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6 h. ago BBC viewers rage 'what a letdown!' as broadcaster unveils 'ruinous' 2025 Christmas TV schedule

There will be festive editions of several BBC programmes, each filled with seasonal moments for fans to enjoy next month - but clearly they're not to everyone's tastes.

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7 h. ago Rick Atkinson's Revolutionary War trilogy to be adapted into graphic editions

Military historian Rick Atkinson, known for his Revolutionary War trilogy, is venturing into graphic books

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7 h. ago BBC seeks ‘proven leader who can make challenging editorial judgements’ in new director general job ad

‘Excellent career and professional development’ offered in advertisement for one of world’s top media positions

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7 h. ago The world turns on the BBC: Foreign officials warn they will take much tougher stance on the broadcaster in the wake of Trump fakery

The US President is threatening a $5billion lawsuit after the BBC edit on its programme 'Panorama' made it look as though he had advocated violence.

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8 h. ago Rick Wakeman issues health update as Yes legend undergoes brain surgery

The prog rock legend and Yes keyboardist underwent shunt brain surgery

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8 h. ago Hawks, floods and frogs against fascism: photos of the day – Tuesday

The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the world Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Netflix fans have days to watch 'gripping' comedy with 'best' James McAvoy performance

The beloved book adaptation is available to stream on Netflix for just five more days

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