40 m. ago German election results 2025 – live: Trump hails ‘great day for Germany’ as Merz’s Conservatives claim victory

AfD set for strongest result ever while incumbent chancellor’s SPD on track for worst-ever outcome in fourth snap election in Germany’s history

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55 m. ago Germany has voted. But what kind of government will it have?

The country faces weeks or even months of coalition negotiations after no party won a majorityIt has been a extraordinary election in Germany, and the result has been keenly awaited around the world to see what new government might emerge in Europe’s largest but ailing economy.Exit polls show a clear win for the CDU/CSU centre-right alliance, followed by the far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) – an anti-Islam party that has advocated “remigration” for migrants as well as German citizens deemed to have integrated poorly – in second place. Continue reading...

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56 m. ago European football: Napoli title bid hit by Como, Modric stunner lifts Real Madrid

Napoli’s 2-1 defeat allows Atalanta back into title raceBayern Munich and Real Madrid earn home winsNapoli’s title hopes suffered another blow as they were beaten 2-1 by Como at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia. Antonio Conte’s side missed the chance to reclaim top spot in Serie A as Assane Diao’s fine strike extended the visitors’ winless streak to four matches.Having been overtaken at the summit by Inter on Saturday, Napoli made a nightmare start when Amir Rrahmani handed the lead to Como in the seventh minute. The Kosovan centre-back attempted a back-pass from Matteo Politano’s throw-in, but with the goalkeeper Alex Meret out of position, the ball bounced into an empty net. Continue reading...

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63 m. ago UK 'will be at war in next five years' as official claims we 'need conscription right away'

MP Mike Martin thinks that conscription will be "right away" if the UK finds itself in a war, which could well be before the next election amid rising tensions across the world

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68 m. ago Robbie Williams claims he has psychic powers and regularly experiences premonitions

Robbie Williams has opened up on his paranormal experiences - and says he no longer gets visited by UFOs since becoming a dad 12 years ago

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81 m. ago Champions Trophy 2025: Fixtures, latest results and group tables

England beaten by Australia in wild opener as Virat Kohli leads India past Pakistan

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93 m. ago ‘It feels like we lost’: Newcastle’s Howe left bemused by late Forest revival

‘Best and the worst’ of Newcastle on show in 4-3 victorySaudi owners to make decision on new stadium this weekAs the final whistle blew at St James’ Park and Nottingham Forest’s players collapsed to the turf in despair, Eddie Howe looked simply bemused and confused.Shortly afterwards Newcastle’s manager said that, even though his team had won 4-3, he felt as if they had lost one of the most extraordinary Premier League games of the season. Continue reading...

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96 m. ago Jamie Roberts spots 'shocking' unseen England v Scotland moment that changed everything as fans stunned

The incident was missed by fans during a nerve-shredding end to the Calcutta Cup clash at Twickenham

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1 hour ago Pope Francis is still fighting for his life as blood tests show early kidney failure but officials say he is 'alert'

In a late update, the Vatican said the 88-year-old pontiff remains 'well oriented' and attended Mass, as he battles pneumonia and a complex lung infection.

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2 h. ago Starmer and Macron agree to show ‘united leadership in support of Ukraine’

UK prime minister and French president will separately meet Donald Trump this weekKeir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron have agreed to show “united leadership in support of Ukraine” when they separately meet Donald Trump this week.The UK prime minister and the French president spoke on Sunday afternoon to reiterate the importance of Ukraine being at the centre of any negotiations to end the war, Downing Street said. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Ella Baron on the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine – cartoon

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2 h. ago Liverpool extend lead at top to 11 points with statement win at Manchester City

There has been talk in recent weeks about the rising levels of anxiety at Liverpool, a drop-off in their performance levels. Look at the number of draws, people have said. Is this a wobble? The club have won one league title since 1990 so a few nerves ought to come as standard.And yet at the home of the soon-to-be-deposed champions, when Liverpool had to win to clamp one hand firmly on the Premier League trophy, to take advantage of Arsenal’s shock home loss to West Ham on Saturday, there was only assurance; a never-in-doubt result. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago German election results 2025 – live: Exit poll predicts CDU win as far

AfD set for record result while incumbent chancellor’s SPD on track for worst-ever outcome in fourth snap election in Germany’s history

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2 h. ago The Guardian view on Haiti’s deepening crisis: abandoning people when they most need support | Editorial

As security and humanitarian conditions deteriorate even further, the community needs helpA year ago, it seemed that Haiti had hit rock bottom. Violence had exploded and conditions had deteriorated following President Jovenel Moïse’s assassination in 2021. Then, last February, gangs banded together to free thousands of prisoners, besiege airports and police stations, and demand that Haiti’s unpopular replacement leader departed.Ariel Henry was ousted, but the nation has only spiralled further into crisis. Violence intensified again towards the end of last year. Armed criminals control 85% of the capital, Port-au-Prince. Already desperate circumstances have become much more so: more than a million people – around one in 10 of the population – have now been displaced, triple the level a year ago. Half are experiencing acute food insecurity. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago England coach Steve Borthwick DEFENDS 'damning' tactics after Calcutta Cup win

England ran out 16-15 victors against Scotland in their Six Nations showdown on Saturday and 2003 World Cup winner Will Greenwood described the performance as “a damning indictment of the attacking capabilities of this England side”

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2 h. ago Beauty buffs 'stunned' by how much £16 perfume smells like luxury £115 Penhaligon's scent

"I've been looking for a perfume for so long that smells like Halfeti as the real one is very expensive, can't believe how much this smells like it and lasts so well too! Very impressed."

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2 h. ago Virat Kohli century steers India to Champions Trophy win over Pakistan

Group A: India, 244-4, bt Pakistan, 241 by 6wktsKohli’s 51st ODI century seals victory in DubaiVirat Kohli’s record-extending 51st one-day century secured a six-wicket win over Pakistan in Dubai that puts India on the verge of qualifying for the Champions Trophy semi-finals.After Pakistan were bowled out for a disappointing 241 in 49.4 overs, Kohli took centre stage, ticking off 14,000 ODI runs en route to 100 not out off 111 balls – with a final cover drive sealing his century and India’s victory, which leaves their rivals on the brink of early elimination. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Israel says West Bank operation will last for a year as it sends tanks to Jenin

Continued operation in Palestinian territory will leave 40,000 displaced people unable to return homeIsrael has sent tanks to the West Bank city of Jenin, in the first deployment of its kind in the area in more than two decades, as troops intensify operations in the territory that officials said will last at least a year.The Israeli defence minister, Israel Katz, said on Sunday that the latest operation across the West Bank was expanding, and that troops would remain in the area’s urban hotspots “for the coming year”, meaning approximately 40,000 people displaced by the fighting will not be able to return to their homes. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Freeman believes in England’s Six Nations title hopes despite fans’ boos

England have favourable fixtures against Italy and WalesSteve Borthwick backtracks on George Furbank’s fitnessTommy Freeman has admitted that England understand supporters’ frustrations amid a chorus of boos during the scrappy victory over Scotland but believes Steve Borthwick’s side are still alive in the Six Nations title race after back-to-back wins.Borthwick has revealed that Freeman’s Northampton teammate George Furbank is unlikely to feature in the final two matches against Italy and Wales, having previously suggested he could, but England head into the second fallow week third in the table with favourable fixtures to come. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago How the Curry twins embodied England’s scrambling spirit in late Six Nations escape

Tom and Ben Curry put their bodies on the line to show the commitment Steve Borthwick wants from his side

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