19 m. ago Trump and Putin shake hands in Alaska as summit begins – live updates

Putin and Trump land in Alaska to meet about ending war in Ukraine; US president says he wants to see a ceasefire and ‘won’t be happy if it’s not today’What’s at stake at the Trump-Putin Ukraine peace summit?The president has yet to deplane, but is currently greeting Alaska governor Muke Dunleavy and senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan, all Republicans, aboard Air Force One, per the White House.White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt also says that for the expanded bilateral meeting and lunch, Trump, Rubio, and Witkoff will be joined by treasury secretary Scott Bessent, commerce secretary Howard Lutnick, defense secretary Pete Hegseth, and White House chief of staff Susie Wiles. Continue reading...

Politics

75 m. ago Bad diets, too many meds, no exercise: A look inside the latest 'Make America Healthy Again' report

A report promised by U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F

Events

2 h. ago Creepy video of Bryan Kohberger with bright red hands pacing in grim prison cell... as cops reveal what he said to victims moments before slaughter

Chilling new footage has leaked showing quadruple killer Bryan Kohberger wandering aimlessly in his cell and cleaning his shoes as he begins his lifetime behind bars.

Events

2 h. ago Secret Service and US military engineers face scrutiny over raising river water level for Vance’s birthday

Senator Adam Schiff suggests in letter that use of funds to alter outflow of lake for personal use may have been inappropriateUS politics live – latest updatesThe US Secret Service and US military engineers are facing scrutiny after Adam Schiff, the California senator, demanded they answer questions about the Trump administration’s recent decision to change the water level of a lake in Ohio to facilitate a family boating trip for JD Vance on his birthday.The Secret Service has said that it requested the outflow of the Caesar Creek Lake in Ohio be changed shortly before the vice-president’s 2 August trip so that his security detail could safely navigate the Little Miami River, which the lake feeds into. The story was first reported by the Guardian last week. Continue reading...

Events

2 h. ago As civil rights books are pulled from school shelves, one Alabama town is refusing to forget its story

The Scottsboro Boys Museum tells the story of nine African American men who were falsely accused of the rape of two white women in 1931

Culture

3 h. ago I was ready to ditch the Eufy X10 pro omni robot vacuum, then I fell in love with it

I put one of the best robot vacuums on the market through its paces

Politics

3 h. ago Britain 'ready to put boots on the ground' in Ukraine, says UK Defence Secretary

The UK's Defence Secretary has pledged Britain's continued support for Ukraine and added that multi-national forces are 'ready to act from day one' to help support a ceasefire

Politics

3 h. ago Homeland Security chief Kristi Noem gets sizzle reel of her cosplay stunts to mark 200 days in office

Kristi Noem’s first 200 days in office have been commemorated with a sizzle reel of her ‘cosplay stunts’ since becoming the Homeland Security Secretary.

Society

3 h. ago Viral TikTok 'marshmallow' mattress that makes it 'hard to get up' and when you can buy it

It's created a huge buzz on social media

Politics

4 h. ago Will Putin protect his dirty secrets in Alaska? Russian leader's bodyguards 'collect his excrement on foreign trips to stop Western spies gathering data on his health'

The Russian President, has not been known for his globetrotting since launching an assault in Ukraine which has since seen the International Criminal Court issue an arrest warrant against him.

Politics

4 h. ago Britain is on track for its sunniest and hottest year EVER, scientists reveal

It might feel like this summer's warm weather is never-ending. And you'd be correct - as this year is set to be the sunniest and consistently hottest ever, data suggests.

Politics

4 h. ago Surprising habit warned to make you 'feel even hotter in a heatwave'

As the UK is hit by another heatwave, many Brits will be struggling to get a good night's sleep - but experts have warned that ditching your pyjamas might not help

Events

4 h. ago Hillary Clinton says she'll nominate Trump for Nobel Peace Prize if Russia

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has suggested that if Donald Trump brokers a successful Ukraine-Russia peace deal that he should win the Nobel Prize.

Politics

4 h. ago Pantos could 'die out' unless there's gender splits and difficult subject matter ditched

Pantomime dame Johnny McKnight has sounded the alarm about the future of the classic theatre shows, which he said need to stop being 'stuck in the past'

Events

4 h. ago Ministers spent £2.4m fighting to keep huge Afghan data breach a secret

The Ministry of Defence exposed the details of 18,700 Afghan applicants for UK sanctuary, putting them at risk of Taliban reprisals

Politics

5 h. ago 7 best kids’ tables and chairs that will encourage learning and creativity

From chalkboard tabletops to animal theme designs, these charming sets bring plenty to the table

Politics

5 h. ago Trump team has created a secret list ranking companies on how loyal they are

Trump has incentivized companies to invest more in the US and align with his agenda

Politics

5 h. ago Heatwave wildfire hell for UK sees firefighters hit back over lack of resources

Ben Selby, Fire Brigades Union assistant general secretary said services had undergone "14 years of austerity" while wildfires increase as a result of the climate crisis

Events

5 h. ago Return of the flip phone: does Apple’s foldable iPhone signal a new era in design?

Experts say Apple’s foray into flip phones is sign that consumers want devices that optimise internet use Back in 2005, nothing felt more high-powered and sophisticated than ending a call by snapping shut a clamshell flip phone.Now, two decades since they hit peak popularity, they’re back – with Apple rumoured to be working on its first ever flip phone. Continue reading...

Politics

5 h. ago Dunelm lamp in 3 colours may only cost £20, but shoppers say it 'looks designer'

"Looks designer and gives a gorgeous glow. Great light that looks much more expensive than it is"

Economics