49 m. ago Trump and new German chancellor speak and agree on need to resolve trade disputes – live

Two leaders spoke shortly after Friedrich Merz warned US politicians to ‘stay out of’ Germany’s politics, according to German spokespersonThe winners and losers of Trump’s first tariff war strongly suggest that bankruptcies and farm consolidation could surge during his second term, with major corporations best placed to benefit from his polices at the expense of independent farmers.New analysis by the non-profit research advocacy group Food and Water Watch (FWW), shared exclusively with the Guardian, shows that Trump’s first-term tariffs were particularly devastating for farmers in the Maga rural heartlands. Continue reading...

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69 m. ago Man Utd force Rangers takeover kings onto fast track with another roadblock in path of surging £40m bonanza

The start of next season's European campaign for the Premiership side has been pushed forward by United

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81 m. ago The Yorkshire Vet’s Julian Norton breaks down in tears as he admits 'I can’t believe it'

Emotions ran high during Thursday's episode of The Yorkshire Vet as Julian Norton was left in floods of tears after an artist unveiled a painting of his beloved dog Emmy.

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1 hour ago Sir David Attenborough admits 'if this doesn't work, I don't know what will' as he turns 99

The natural history veteran has this week launched his heartfelt campaign to restore our seas to their former glory, just a few weeks before the UN summit in France

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1 hour ago King calls for renewed ‘commitment to peace’ in VE Day message

Charles says sacrifice of second world war heroes must not be in vainKing Charles called for a renewal of “global commitments to restoring a just peace where there is war, to diplomacy and to the prevention of conflict”, as the UK marked the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe day.Westminster Abbey was the focal point for national commemorations with a service of thanksgiving weaving poignant reminders of wartime deprivation and loss with the hopes for the future that historic day had promised. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago BBC viewers spot emotional King Charles moment minutes into VE Day 80 concert

VE Day 80 kicked off in style to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day and BBC viewers were left overcome with emotion as King Charles took his seat next to a war veteran

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2 h. ago VE Day 80 concert viewers divided by unlikely performer as Zoe Ball leads tributes to veterans

The BBC VE Day 80 concert aired this evening, which marked the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day with a special live concert that aired on BBC One

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2 h. ago Solution to get food and aid to Gaza is ‘steps away’, US state department says – live

Gaza is on the brink of catastrophe after two months of a total blockade by Israel, aid workers say, with many families down to one meal a dayThe winners and losers of Trump’s first tariff war strongly suggest that bankruptcies and farm consolidation could surge during his second term, with major corporations best placed to benefit from his polices at the expense of independent farmers.New analysis by the non-profit research advocacy group Food and Water Watch (FWW), shared exclusively with the Guardian, shows that Trump’s first-term tariffs were particularly devastating for farmers in the Maga rural heartlands. Continue reading...

Society

2 h. ago BBC The One Show viewers 'in bits' as hosts honour 'special' WWII veteran

The One Show viewers were left in tears as Alex Jones and Lauren Laverne introduced a special VE Day segment on Thursday

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2 h. ago BBC The Repair Shop veteran breaks down in tears during VE special over late wife

The Repair Shop viewers were left heartbroken as 101-year-old Royal Navy veteran John Holloway broke down in tears over a clock he'd salvaged from a plane he serviced during WWII.

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2 h. ago Jacob Fearnley moves into Italian Open second round after win over Fabio Fognini

Fearnley was too strong for veteran Fognini, winning 6-2 6-3.

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2 h. ago BBC The One Show airs 'beautiful' VE Day segment that leaves fans 'in tears'

The One Show viewers were left in tears after a special WWII veteran was honoured on Friday

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3 h. ago Who Is Pope Leo XIV? Robert Prevost becomes 267th pontiff and first from the United States

Robert Francis Prevost was made a cardinal by Pope Francis in 2023 and was responsible for vetting nominations for bishops around the world

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3 h. ago EastEnders fans in tears as soap airs 'beautiful' VE Day episode

EastEnders fans were left in tears following tonight's trip to Albert Square as the soap aired a special episode to commemorate veterans on VE Day

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3 h. ago John Daly shares alarming health update as he skips PGA Tour Championship

The 59-year-old underwent surgery on his left hand earlier this year

Society

3 h. ago Golf cult hero John Daly issues worrying health update after SIXTEENTH surgery

John Daly is set to miss the PGA Championship as he continues his comeback from surgery earlier this year that has hampered his play in 2025

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3 h. ago AP PHOTOS: A look at Pope Leo XIV, the first pontiff from the US

Pope Francis brought Robert Prevost to the Vatican in 2023 as the powerful head of the office that vets bishop nominations, one of the most important jobs in the Catholic Church. On Thursday, he ascended to become Pope Leo XIV — the first pope from the U.S.

Culture

4 h. ago Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, overcame a taboo against a US pontiff

Robert Prevost was brought to the Vatican in 2023 by Pope Francis as the powerful head of the office that vets bishop nominations, one of the most important jobs in the Catholic Church

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4 h. ago Pollen surge in Greater Manchester as hay fever sufferers urged to eat these foods to help symptoms

A hay fever expert has revealed how to cope with high pollen levels as the Met Office issues an amber 'high' alert

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4 h. ago Veterans don Union flag hats and dance to 1940s tunes at VE Day street party

The event at the Erskine home near Glasgow was reminiscent of the street parties held to celebrate VE Day 80 years ago.

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