27 m. ago Arizona wildfire destroys historic Grand Canyon lodge and force thousands of evacuations: Live updates

A lightning strike started the fire on July 4

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34 m. ago Tour de France 2025 live: Stage 10 route and updates as GC contenders do battle on Bastille Day

Race favourites Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard could clash on this undulating road to the finish line atop Puy de Sancy, the highest peak in France’s Massif Central region

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34 m. ago Ceasefire prospects, joint drone production and strengthening air defences on table in US talks, Ukraine says – Europe live

Ukraine president says he had ‘productive’ meeting with US envoy with Trump announcement on Russia due to come later todayUkrainian intelligence agents killed members of a Russian secret service cell wanted on suspicion of having shot dead a colonel last week, the SBU said.The SBU intelligence agency said in a statement that the operation had sought the arrest of the agents of Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB), who it believes were behind the killing of Col Ivan Voronych – also a member of the SBU security service – in Kyiv on Thursday. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Starmer to meet Trump in Scotland this month as demonstrations planned against state visit – UK politics live

PM to meet US president during private visit in July as Stop Trump Coalition announces protest planned for SeptemberAs Rowena Mason revealed recently, No 10 has issued guidance that in effect bans civil servants from any level of speaking at events where journalists are present.Today the Times has published a letter signed by almost 30 experts – including former senior officials, thinktank leaders, academics and union leader – saying this policy is a mistake because it is having “a chilling effect on public discussion” and that it should be withdrawn. They say:The government’s new guidance that prevents public officials from participating properly in public or stakeholder events is a mistake. Effective government relies on public servants, whose salaries are paid by the taxpayer, hearing directly from businesses, charities, academics and citizens to help them make better policy. They should be able to explain government activity to those same groups. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Strengthening air defences, sanctions against Russia and procurement of weapons all on table in US talks, Zelenskyy says – Europe live

Ukraine president says he had ‘productive’ meeting with US envoy with Trump announcement on Russia due to come later todayUkrainian intelligence agents killed members of a Russian secret service cell wanted on suspicion of having shot dead a colonel last week, the SBU said.The SBU intelligence agency said in a statement that the operation had sought the arrest of the agents of Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB), who it believes were behind the killing of Col Ivan Voronych – also a member of the SBU security service – in Kyiv on Thursday. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Virgin Media down LIVE: Users across UK complain of issues logging in

People are taking to the DownDetector website this morning to complain they have lost their internet connection, with hundreds reporting fresh outages

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3 h. ago Trump says he spoke to Dan Bongino after reports deputy FBI director could leave post over Epstein files fallout – US politics live

US president says Bongino ‘sounded terrific’ when he spoke to him about uproar over how Justice Department handled inquiry into Epstein deathPresident Donald Trump said on Sunday that it would be a great thing if Fed chairman Jerome Powell stepped down.“I hope he quits,” Trump told reporters on the tarmac at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Tour de France 2025 live: Stage 10 start time and route updates as GC contenders do battle on Bastille Day

Race favourites Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard could clash on this undulating road to the finish line atop Puy de Sancy, the highest peak in France’s Massif Central region

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4 h. ago Treasury minister says ‘headline’ rate of income tax won’t go up, in hint thresholds might be frozen in budget – UK politics live

Darren Jones also declines to rule out wealth tax when questioned about government plansRecord-breaking extreme weather is the new norm in the UK, a report by the Met Office says. Damian Carrington has the story.Here is the Met Office summary. And here is the full report.The number of days with temperatures 5°C above the 1961-1990 average has doubled for the most recent decade 2015-2024 compared to 1961-1990. For 8°C above average the number has trebled and for 10°C it has quadrupled. This shows how the hottest days we experience in the UK have increased in frequency dramatically in just a few decades. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Transfer news live: Arsenal plan Gyokeres medical, major Man Utd deal update, Madueke to be finalised

Viktor Gyokeres and Noni Madueke are closing in on moves to Arsenal this window

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5 h. ago EU scrambles to respond to US tariff threat as Trump promises ‘major statement’ on Russia – Europe live

EU ministers meet for urgent talks after US president threatens 30% tariffs on blocA show of unity is expected publicly with German chancellor Friedrich Merz saying he will work “intensively” with Emmanuel Macron, Ursula von der Leyen and Trump to try and rescue the agreement in principle that was put on Trump’s desk last week involving tariffs of 10%. Over the past three months Germany has urged a quick UK style deal while Macron has favoured a tougher stance to face down Trump, given average tariffs before his presidency were 2.5% and they breach WTO rules.The EU’s continued and future reliance on the US for security and defence is influencing the position with member states accepting a trade off between business and arms and military intelligence Trump provides.If stock markets fall that puts at risk the pensions and the savings of the Americans. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Sunday Brunch star breaks down in tears sharing huge breast cancer update live on show

Sunday Brunch presenter Morgan McGlynn Carr has shared a health update with fans after she revealed she was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer .

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6 h. ago London Plane Crash Live Updates: Southend Airport Shut ‘Until Further Notice’ After Plane Crashes

London Plane Crash Live Updates: Southend Airport Shut ‘Until Further Notice’ After Plane Crashes  Times Now

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6 h. ago Bank of England governor says jobs slowdown could prompt rate cut; European markets fall after Trump tariff threat – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as Andrew Bailey insists: “I think the path [for interest rates] is down”.Donald Trump’s threat to impose a 30% on European Union imports from next month is weighing on European stock markets this morning.Most of Europe’s markets have dropped at the start of trading, pulling the pan-European Stoxx 600 index down by 0.6%.Inadvertently or otherwise the President is testing the market’s patience. At a time when investors had seemingly brushed aside the likelihood of the base line of tariffs settling at 10%, the new pronouncements suggest a level of between 15% and 20% being the norm, with additionally punitive numbers on the likes of Canada at 35% adding to the uncertainty.The so-called “TACO” trade will therefore be tested again, with markets drifting in the US on Friday and futures currently suggesting a similar fall today. In addition, and as the new 1 August extension approaches, nerves are likely to jangle. Continue readi...

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6 h. ago Business news live: Bitcoin hits new high, interest rates cut hint and EU tariff threat

Stock markets updates and business news from Monday

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10 h. ago London Plane Crash Live Updates: London Southend Airport closed, all flights cancelled as small plane cra...

London Plane Crash Live Updates: London Southend Airport closed, all flights cancelled as small plane cra...  The Economic Times

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11 h. ago Southend Airport Plane Crash Live Updates: Airport shut ‘until further notice’ after small plane crashes in London after take

Southend Airport Plane Crash Live Updates: Airport shut ‘until further notice’ after small plane crashes in London after take-off  The Indian Express

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15 h. ago Chelsea vs PSG LIVE: Club World Cup final result, latest updates and reaction as Blues crowned world champions

FIFA tournament concludes tonight in New Jersey with blockbuster clash

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16 h. ago England vs Wales result: Lionesses Euro 2025 match stream and latest updates

Lionesses will progress with a win against familiar foes

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18 h. ago Transfer news LIVE: Gyokeres to Arsenal update; Man Utd to sign Mbeumo

Transfer news LIVE: Gyokeres to Arsenal update; Man Utd to sign Mbeumo  London Evening Standard

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