40 m. ago Trump and Putin to have one on one meeting before wider meeting with delegations, says Kremlin – Europe live

US and Russian presidents to meet at 11.30am local time in Anchorage, Alaska, on Friday 15 Augustin BerlinGerman chancellor Friedrich Merz’s stab at heading up Ukraine diplomacy has received measured praise at home, with a perception that Donald Trump’s declarations after Wednesday’s video conference sounded slightly less alarming to European ears than before. Continue reading...

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44 m. ago Aviva stands by climate goals in face of US and UK net zero pushback

As insurer’s shares hit highest level since 2008, CEO says plans important as extreme weather events riseAviva’s chief executive Amanda Blanc has reiterated the insurer’s commitment to climate goals in the face of growing pushback against net zero ambitions in the US and UK.The comments came as Aviva’s shares on Thursday hit their highest level since the 2008 financial crisis, with investors cheering a rise in profits, and fresh payouts for investors worth 13.1p a share. Continue reading...

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56 m. ago Battlefield 6 beta start time, end time and everything new in the explosive playtest's second week

Battlefield 6 is back in action for another beta, allowing players to get their hands on some new game content and get a headstart ahead of the game's official release

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66 m. ago Newcastle could take 'drastic action' over Alexander Isak as Liverpool saga rumbles on

Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe has only had one public fallout with a player during his time in charge at St James' Park - and it came in the form of Ryan Fraser

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66 m. ago Tulisa Contostavlos' new life in country with secret 'soul family' after boyfriend disaster

There was a time when N'Dubz star Tulisa Contostavlos was rarely out of the headlines. Now, reflecting on her turbulent years in her new book Judgement: Love, Trials, and Tribulations, she reveals that life today looks very different

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99 m. ago Boost for Rachel Reeves after surprising UK economic growth in three months to June

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said gross domestic product grew by 0.3 per cent after 0.7 per cent growth in the first three months of the year.

Economics

1 hour ago Princess Andre takes subtle swipe at mum Katie Price as she reveals line she would NEVER cross during glam 18th birthday photo shoot

As the daughter of singer Peter Andre and former page 3 pin-up girl Katie Price, Princess has had a chaotic upbringing and admitted she 'saw things kids shouldn't' while growing up.

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2 h. ago John Terry gives up on manager dream as Chelsea icon left 'baffled' after snubs

John Terry has turned his back on the prospect of becoming a manager after growing tired of the lack of opportunities that have come his way as he settles into his job at Chelsea

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2 h. ago Inside the Beckham 'feud', as Brooklyn reportedly ditches friends as well as family

As the Beckham feud reaches new heights, we explore the growing rift in England’s unofficial second royal family

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2 h. ago BBC Breakfast viewers baffled and slam 'there's no need' after unusual moment in live broadcast

BBC Breakfast viewers were left scratching their heads as they watched business correspondent Ben Boulos report live from a wind farm in North Lincolnshire.

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2 h. ago Business news live: UK economy growth slows as leaders demand ‘no more business taxes in Autumn budget’

Stock market news and latest business and finance updates from Wednesday

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3 h. ago You need 'detective level' skills to find three differences in sleeping man brainteaser

A brainteaser image featuring a sleeping man, a cat and a dog has left members of the public scratching their heads as they try and find the three tricky differences in the two photos

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3 h. ago Britain braces for another tax bomb amid warnings UK economy is 'flashing red' as growth slows to 0.3 per cent while Rachel Reeves faces a £50bn black hole

The Office for National Statistics said gross domestic product grew by 0.3 per cent for the quarter after 0.7 per cent growth in the first three months of the year.

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4 h. ago Indian Super League in turmoil with domestic game on brink of collapse

Dispute between governing body and commercial partner has forced top-flight clubs to suspend player salariesCrystal Palace may be disappointed the court of arbitration for sport ruled against them on Monday but at least they now know their fate. Imagine if all Premier League clubs were waiting for a court decision that would, in effect, determine whether the season would go ahead at all. That is the situation the 14 Indian Super League (ISL) teams find themselves in. The whole of football there has been waiting for a ruling from the supreme court. It was expected in mid-July but has still not arrived. The season is due to start in September. Or at least, it was.The ISL, formed in 2013, has grown from eight teams to 14, becoming the top tier along the way. Football Sports Development Ltd (FSDL) runs the competition but put the 2025-26 season on hold on 11 July. At the time, despite the shock, most stakeholders felt it would go ahead but confidence, trust and bank balances have taken ...

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4 h. ago Britain braces for another Reeves tax bomb as economic growth slows AGAIN to just 0.3% between April and June

The Office for National Statistics ( ONS ) said gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 0.3 per cent between April and June this year.

Economics

4 h. ago UK economy posts surprise 0.3% growth in three months to June

GDP figure slower than previous quarter but beats expectations thanks to 0.4% expansion last monthThe UK economy grew at a faster rate than expected in the second quarter, official figures show, despite pressure on households and businesses from tax increased and Donald Trump’s global trade war.Figures from the Office for National Statistics showed growth in gross domestic product (GDP) slowed to 0.3% in the three months to the end of June, down from a rate of 0.7% in the first quarter. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago UK economic growth slows amid pressure on business and Trump trade war

UK economic growth slowed to 0.3% between April and June, according to the Office for National Statistics.

Economics

5 h. ago Should Princesses Eugenie and Beatrice take on more royal duties? Have your say in the Palace Confidential poll

You've read the headlines and heard our experts' opinions - but what do YOU think?

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5 h. ago Hidden Lewis Hamilton contract clause comes to light as Ferrari left powerless

A report from Italy claims Lewis Hamilton holds a unilateral power thanks to the fine print with his Ferrari contract which could be the deciding factor in how long his stay with the Scuderia will be

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5 h. ago The cultural gem sat on a backstreet at the risk of closing for good

"If we had 50 people or a coachload every week coming to the concerts the balance sheets would stay nice and stable."

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