48 m. ago Our children of courage who are the heart of the Pride of Britain awards

As we launch the search for more remarkable young people, we look back at the past winners who find silver linings in their tough lives and bring a touch of magic to the awards

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67 m. ago The Guardian view on Trump and deportation protests: the king of confected emergencies | Editorial

Strongmen love inventing or exploiting crises to justify extreme measures and extended power. The US is taking another step towards authoritarianismDonald Trump will celebrate his birthday with a North Korean-style military parade costing tens of millions of dollars this weekend. He has gratefully accepted the early gift of the demonstrations, which have spread across the country, with more scheduled for Saturday. The president’s immigration crackdown spurred overwhelmingly peaceful protests in Los Angeles. Ordering in troops, over the governor’s head, then inflamed the situation and allowed the agent of chaos to portray himself as its nemesis once more.Mr Trump has diverted attention from his rift with Elon Musk, the stalling of his “big, beautiful” tax and spending bill, the court-ordered return of the wrongly deported Kilmar Ábrego García and the impending impact of tariffs. But underlying the manufactured crisis is a deeper agenda: reigniting fear of undocumented migrants, deleg...

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75 m. ago Julianne Moore on shooting thriller Echo Valley: 'Stunts left bruises but dancing left emotional scars'

The Oscar winner hit the red carpet at BFI Southbank on Tuesday night for the European premiere of her new thriller alongside co-stars Sydney Sweeney, Domhnall Gleeson and Fiona Shaw

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76 m. ago Thomas Tuchel issues warning to England players in World Cup 2026 countdown

England were stunned by Senegal, leaving Tuchel with a number of issues to solve to establish the Three Lions as contenders for the 2026 World Cup

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80 m. ago Labour promised people we would rebuild Britain – and that’s what we’re doing | Keir Starmer

This week’s spending review marks a new stage in the mission of national renewal, built on the foundations laid last yearKeir Starmer is the prime minister of the United KingdomThe mandate we received from the British people could not have been clearer. First, we had to stop the chaos and return Britain to economic stability. Second, we had to turn the page on Tory decline with clear Labour choices. Third, we were instructed to rebuild our country.Wednesday’s spending review turbocharged that rebuilding. It is an investment in Britain’s renewal, so working people have more money in their pocket, more pride in their community and more hope for their children’s future. It’s what people voted for. An NHS cutting waiting lists, with care closer to the community. Wealth and opportunity no longer hoarded by only a few towns and cities. Continue reading...

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83 m. ago Love Island winners 'not in villa yet' as ITV star lets slip huge show bombshell

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1 hour ago Your iPhone will get a stunning new look and most useful free upgrade in years

Apple has confirmed the upcoming release of iOS 26 which gets a new look and a hugely important feature that will stop annoying spam calls.

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1 hour ago Sustainable aviation fuel not a ‘silver bullet’ to decarbonisation, warns MP

Labour MP Ruth Cadbury, who chairs the Transport Committee, urged the Government to ‘look beyond’ SAF in its mission to reduce carbon emissions.

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2 h. ago UK yet to commit to Nato plan for rise in defence spending to 3.5% of GDP

Nato chief Mark Rutte wants members to agree to plan at summit later this month but UK remains cautiousBritain has still not committed to agreeing an increase in defence spending to 3.5% of GDP by the mid-2030s at the Nato summit later this month in line with a proposal from the alliance secretary general, Mark Rutte, defence sources said.Though Rutte visited Downing St on Monday and the Nato chief expressed confidence in a speech in London afterwards that countries would sign up, senior insiders complained that Britain was still dragging its heels over the issue. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago I survived October 7: Gaza tourist Greta Thunberg's ridiculous 'kidnapping' claims are a slap in the face to REAL victims... now her stunt has backfired

When I read Greta Thunberg's claim that she'd been 'kidnapped' by the Israeli military while trying to deliver aid to Gaza, I did a double-take.

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2 h. ago Peter Tatchell on LGBT+ rights being under fresh threat: ‘I might retire from protest when I’m 95’

Across six decades of activism, Britain’s leading LGBT+ rights campaigner has faced death threats and even had a bullet through his front door. He talks to Emma Henderson about police who won’t apologise for past wrongs and why Hungary should face sanctions over its Pride ban

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2 h. ago 'Inspiring' hospital chaplain dies as tributes paid to 'passionate and compassionate' woman

Reverend Captain Katie Watson has been described as a "unique, inspiring, passionate and compassionate" person who had touched thousands of lives.

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2 h. ago What the spending review means for you: RACHEL RICKARD breaks down Reeves' spending spree

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has unveiled a Government spending spree on Britain's schools, hospitals and armed forces as critics immediately questioned how she would pay for it.

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2 h. ago British holidaymakers will avoid long airport queues after border deal agreed

Britain has agreed to a fluid border between the British overseas territory Gibraltar and Spain in a major deal with the European Union after years of Brexit wrangling

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2 h. ago David Harbour reveals why he doesn't date 'normal people' as he moves on after Lily Allen split

The Stranger Things actor, 50, split from Lily Allen, 40, in December after five years of marriage

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2 h. ago Tonight's rugby news as Farrell fights back tears in Lions phone call and Welsh star slams 's**t' situation

The latest rugby news and headlines from Wales and beyond

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2 h. ago Rebekah Vardy boards private jet to friend's lavish French wedding after putting huge £9.7m Portuguese villa on the market amid £4m bill for Wagatha Christie trial

The WAG, 43, and her husband Jamie, 38, are selling their Portuguese abode for an optimistic £9.7million.

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2 h. ago Man arrested over 'murder' after beer garden 'assault' leaves man dead

Cops were called to the Market Inn in Huthwaite, Nottinghamshire, around 9.10pm on Sunday, June 8, after reports of a serious assault.

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2 h. ago Top 20 Betting Sites for The US Open 2025: Best Golf Bookmakers

Everything you need to know about the best betting sites to use for the 2025 US Open

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3 h. ago Brave mums fighting scandal 'bigger than thalidomide' land Pride of Britain nomination

The Mirror spoke to the two mums at the heart of a campaign for compensation for victims of an epilepsy drug that caused up to 20,000 children to be born with birth defects

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