21 h. ago Putin says western troops in Ukraine would be ‘legitimate targets’ as European countries pledge security support – Europe live

Macron says 26 nations have offered security guarantees for Ukraine as Zelenskyy meets Slovakia’s Fico amid tension over Russian energy suppliesMacron says 26 countries ready to supply postwar military backing for UkraineHere is the full quote from the Kremlin’s spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, via Reuters.“I have no doubt that if the presidents consider it necessary, their meeting can be organised very quickly. Just as the meeting in Alaska was quickly organised,” Peskov told the Russian news outlet Argumenty i Fakty, referring to last month’s Trump-Putin summit. Continue reading...

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60 h. ago Epstein abuse survivors urge lawmakers to back bill that would release all files

Co-author says bill almost has signatures needed to bypass leadership as survivor says this legislation ‘really matters’US politics live – latest updatesSeveral survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse signaled their support on Wednesday for a bipartisan resolution to release all the files related to the convicted sex offender, who died in a Manhattan prison in 2019.Speaking outside the US Capitol, Anouska De Georgiou, a survivor of both Epstein and his co-conspirator Ghislaine Maxwell, said that while “every day of this journey toward healing has come at a profound cost to my mental health,” she chose to be there because this legislation “really matters”. Continue reading...

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62 h. ago Trump says ‘you’ll see things happen’ if US is unhappy with Putin’s decisions – Europe live

Trump makes comments while meeting Polish president Karol Nawrocki after Putin warns Russia will use ‘military means’ to achieve objectives if diplomacy failsPutin was also asked about the prospect of more EU sanctions against Russia or its allies, including China and India.He said the leaders did not discuss this during their recent conversations.“I think there’s a light at the end of the tunnel. We will see.Otherwise, we will be forced to resolve all our objective objectives through military means.” Continue reading...

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64 h. ago ‘Let him come to Moscow,’ Putin says about peace talks with Zelenskyy – Europe live

Russian president questions legitimacy of Ukrainian government as Zelenskyy ramps up diplomatic efforts in Denmark and Polish president prepares to meet Donald TrumpPutin was also asked about the prospect of more EU sanctions against Russia or its allies, including China and India.He said the leaders did not discuss this during their recent conversations.“I think there’s a light at the end of the tunnel. We will see.Otherwise, we will be forced to resolve all our objective objectives through military means.” Continue reading...

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3 d. ago ‘Forever grateful’: Isak makes belated attempt to rebuild bridges at Newcastle

£125m striker thanks former teammates and staff‘It has been an honour Thank you, Newcastle’Alexander Isak has made a belated attempt to rebuild bridges at Newcastle by thanking his former teammates, St James’ Park staff and the club’s fans for their support during his three years on Tyneside.When Isak joined Liverpool for £125m on Monday evening the Sweden striker departed a squad and a city thoroughly disillusioned by his decision not to train with or play for Eddie Howe’s team for the majority of this summer. Ultimately that tactic succeeded in forcing the move to Anfield he had long craved but, along the way, a player who scored 27 times for Newcastle last season shredded his reputation there. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago EU accuses Putin of undermining peace talks after deadly strikes on Kyiv

All member states except Hungary back statement saying Russian ‘war crimes’ only increase EU support for UkraineEurope live – latest updatesEuropean leaders have accused Vladimir Putin of undermining peace talks, after Russian missile strikes on Kyiv this week killed at least 23 people and damaged diplomatic buildings, including EU and British Council offices.A day of mourning was observed in Kyiv on Friday, after the Russian air attack the day before that killed 23 people, including at least four children. Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, said eight people were still missing and 53 had been injured. “When instead of diplomacy, Russia chooses ballistics the world must respond accordingly,” he said, urging western allies to impose further sanctions. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago The VERY normal lives of the Grimsby WAGS: League 2 team's support squad include a beautician, graphic designer and stay

The Grimsby WAGs later marked the historic win with gushing tributes to their partners while stepping into the spotlight for the first time.

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9 d. ago Man raped in Liverpool city centre as cops release CCTV of person they want to speak to

CCTV and witness investigations have been undertaken, with police confirming that the victim is receiving ongoing support from specialist officers after the incident in Liverpool

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2 w. ago August bank holiday update for benefit and pension payment dates

The usual payment date will be changing due to the bank holiday

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2 w. ago Lidl says it is 'serious' as new logo to appear on foods that meet specific criteria

The new campaign to 'support healthier lives' is set to be rolled out in the next six months

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2 w. ago Moscow must have effective veto over any measures to support Ukraine after potential peace deal, says minister – Ukraine war live

Sergei Lavrov, Russia’s foreign minister, says European proposals to deploy troops in Ukraine after a settlement would amount to ‘foreign intervention’We have just heard from the European Commission, confirming that the EU and the US have now agreed on the much-awaited “joint statement” advancing the political commitments on trade agreed by Ursula von der Leyen and Donald Trump in Scotland last month.The commission’s press release says the statement “lays out in detail the new US tariff regime towards the EU, with a clear maximum, all-inclusive, tariff rate of 15% for the vast majority of EU exports, including strategic sectors such as cars, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors and lumber.” Continue reading...

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2 w. ago September 2025 DWP payment dates for benefits, pensions and cost of living help

UK households are facing rising prices, research has shown but there are various forms of financial support that are available to them and some crucial dates to put in the calendar and take note of

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2 w. ago Woman assisting police after infant found dead in Perth storm water drain

Police say woman in her 30s ‘receiving appropriate care and support’ after workers made confronting discovery on MondayFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA woman is assisting police after a baby boy was found dead inside a storm water drain.Two workers carrying out routine maintenance made the confronting discovery in Alexander Heights in Perth’s northern suburbs on Monday afternoon. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago North Lanarkshire Council’s arts development team and Coatbridge's Summerlee Museum announce Music in the Museum return

This vibrant programme of live music events is designed to support creative health, community connection and cultural celebration.

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2 w. ago Boys and girls should be taught about periods together in school, academics say

Mixed sessions could help male pupils understand menstruation better and support the females in their lives, a study suggests.

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2 w. ago How benefit and pension payment dates will change over bank holiday weekend

The usual payment date will be changing due to the bank holiday

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2 w. ago DWP urges people to check bank accounts in coming days after rule change

The summer bank holiday is likely to affect the payment dates for thousands of DWP claimants

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2 w. ago Boss of flexible office group IWG dismisses 17% fall in share price as ‘machine selling’

Spaces and Regus owner says global volatility will support demand for its hybrid workspacesBusiness live – latest updatesThe boss of the flexible office company IWG played down a 17% drop in its share price on Tuesday as “not rational”, arguing that economic uncertainty around the world is supporting demand for hybrid workspace.IWG, which owns the Spaces and Regus brands, said its adjusted profit rose by 6% to $262m (£194m) for its first half of the year, but its shares plunged after it told investors it expected adjusted profit to end 2025 at the lower end of previous guidance of $525m-$565m. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Semenyo thanks Bournemouth and Liverpool for support after racist abuse

Semenyo reported abuse during first half at Anfield‘Entire football family’ offer support to forwardThe Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo has thanked his teammates, Liverpool and the match officials for their support after the Ghana international reported racist abuse during Friday’s Premier League season opener at Anfield.Semenyo was targeted by a man in the crowd during the first half, with the referee Anthony Taylor stopping play to address the incident. Taylor spoke to both managers and captains before play resumed. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Tradies descend on Sussex in show of support amid industry's mental health crisis

Fix Radio, a UK radio station aimed at those working in the trade and building industry workers, has launched FixFest, a music festival for builders - thought to be the first of its kind.

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