59 m. ago Ukraine 'launches new Kursk offensive breaking through minefield' on Russian border

Russia's top general said last month that Kyiv 's forces had been pushed out of the Kursk region, ending a months-long incursion that shifted leverage in the war.

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77 m. ago Chelsea humble the champions in hunt for Europe – Football Weekly

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Wilson and Dan Bardell as Chelsea secure a vital win over Liverpool in the race for Champions League football next seasonRate, review, share on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Audioboom, Mixcloud, Acast and Stitcher, and join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter and email.On the podcast today; Chelsea inflict a third defeat of the season on Liverpool to help them in the race for fifth place, Cole Palmer returning to form and Roméo Lavia back in the centre might just be enough to get them over the line. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Spain: cable theft that caused rail chaos was ‘act of sabotage’, says minister

Signalling cable taken from four locations, delaying high-speed services between Madrid and Seville, week after massive power cutSpain’s transport minister has said the country’s rail network suffered “an act of serious sabotage” after vital signalling cable was stolen over the busy bank holiday weekend, bringing severe delays to high-speed services between Madrid and Seville that affected more than 10,000 travellers.The country’s state-owned rail operator, Renfe, said the problems on the line between the capital and the southern region of Andalucía had been caused by the theft of cable from four different locations in the Toledo area, south of Madrid, late on Sunday. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Trump’s 100% film tariffs to send ‘shock waves’ through global industry – US politics live

US president announces move, citing ‘national security threat’ to US film sectorMeanwhile, Germany has said it “strongly rejects” criticism by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio of its domestic spy agency’s decision to label the far-right AfD party as an extremist group.“I reiterate that the insinuations contained (in his comments) are certainly unfounded,” foreign ministry spokesman Sebastian Fischer said.This is democracy. This decision is the result of a thorough & independent investigation to protect our Constitution & the rule of law. It is independent courts that will have the final say. We have learnt from our history that rightwing extremism needs to be stopped.”The UK is a world leader in film and TV production, employing thousands of talented workers, and this is a key growth sector in the government’s industrial strategy,” she said.“These tariffs, coming after Covid and the recent slowdown, could deal a knock-out blow to an industry that is only just recovering and...

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2 h. ago Full list of Putin's despot pals set to attend Victory Day from criminals to fraudsters

A whole host of the world's most despotic and questionable leaders will be turning up to celebrate Victory Day alongside Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow

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2 h. ago People are adding 1 'divisive' ingredient to their baked beans and say it's a 'game changer'

Baked beans are a staple in British households and are a firm favourite when it comes to a cooked breakfast, but some home cooks have a secret ingredient that they swear by.

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2 h. ago Maga media mob: meet the new rightwing faces in the White House briefing room

A banjo player and a Black Maga influencer, among others, now attend Trump administration press briefingsA disgraced ultra-conservative banjo player ousted from his Grammy-winning band; a far-right conspiracy theorist with alleged ties to Russia; a TikTok creator known as “Maga Malfoy” for his resemblance to the Harry Potter character; and an extremist social media “influencer” once banned from Twitter for posting a video depicting sexual abuse of a child.These are just some of the “new media” personalities courted by the White House to take part in a series of alternative briefings championed by Donald Trump’s press secretary, Karoline Leavitt. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Where the stars of Airline are now from prison sentences to secret health battles

From airport drama to personal triumphs and heartbreaks - here's what became of the easyJet heroes who kept us glued to our screens and have re-emerged as icons thanks to TikTok reviving the once famous show

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2 h. ago Princess Eugenie reveals the thoughtful gestures her late grandmother Queen Elizabeth made to show her affection

Princess Eugenie revealed a thoughtful gesture made by the late Queen Elizabeth while appearing with her sister Princess Beatrice on the Lessons From Our Mothers podcast.

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2 h. ago Moment Ukraine takes out Russian fighter jet with sea drone in world first

Stunning heads-up display footage released by Ukraine's GUR military intelligence agency showed the moment the drone unleashed a US-supplied AIM-9 sidewinder infrared guided missile

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2 h. ago 'I was abducted by aliens but don't worry – just tell them you don't consent'

Russian singer Katya Lel claims aliens stole her teeth as a teenager, but insists we don't need to be worried about a UFO invasion because they will return you if they take you. So that's reassuring...

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3 h. ago Putin says he 'hopes' not to use nukes in Ukraine during candid interview as he offers glimpse inside luxury Kremlin living quarters

Russian despot Vladimir Putin has said he hopes he won't have to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine, in a propagandistic interview from his luxury Kremlin flat.  

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3 h. ago The one change that worked: I could never get fit – until I tried a 40

All my attempts at exercise had ended in failure, so I decided to lower the bar. Five years later and I’m a much stronger, healthier and more self-confident personSign up for Well Actually, a free weekly newsletter about health and wellnessFor years, I loved smoking, slurping large glasses of wine and gobbling wings from overlit chicken shops. I tried to be healthy: I would make overnight oats; get only the small mixed sushi from Wasabi; and drink prosecco because someone said it was keto-friendly. I even did Veganuary back when it was such a gruelling feat of strength to be vegan for a month that people would sponsor you in horror and amazement.I felt I had more in common with a pair of old socks than with gym-goers. Terms like “reps”, “leg days” and “core strength” made me cringe, mainly because they were the secret language of an exclusive club to which I wasn’t invited. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago DWP identifies three main triggers for people making a new claim for PIP

New research aims to help DWP improve the PIP application journey for all claimants.

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5 h. ago 'Severe disruption' to rail services between Cardiff and Newport after fire

Network Rail have warned of cancellations and delays after a fire on train tracks between Cardiff and Newport

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5 h. ago Met Gala 2025's secret signals and stars' 'clever' trend to one

EXCLUSIVE: The Met Gala is here again and an expert says the famous faces in attendance will showcase a 'clever' trend as they bid to have the world's eyes on them in New York

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6 h. ago Top secret WW2 message finally revealed as codebreaker, 101, says 'we were in danger'

Bernard Morgan had to keep his joy to himself after discovering World War II in Europe was over

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7 h. ago Mikel Arteta facing brutal Arsenal reality as Andrea Berta agrees on three transfers

Mikel Arteta needs to replenish his Arsenal side after a disappointing season and the Gunners boss has already identified the areas he wants to strengthen this summer as they prepare for PSG

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8 h. ago What to Stream: 'Poker Face,' Blake Shelton, the spy thriller 'Black Bag' and Vince Vaughn

The popular whodunit series “Poker Face” starring Natasha Lyonne returning for its second season and Steven Soderbergh’s sleek and lean spy thriller “Black Bag” are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you

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8 h. ago From acid house to ancient rites: Jeremy Deller’s enormous, collaborative, unsellable art – podcast

The artist Jeremy Deller can’t really draw or paint. Instead of making things, he makes things happen. And later this year, he is planning to unleash a bacchanalian festival that will be his most daring public artwork yetBy Charlotte Higgins. Read by Richard Coyle Continue reading...

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