54 m. ago Trump says Xi told him China will not invade Taiwan while he is in office

US president says Chinese counterpart told him ‘I am very patient and China is very patient’The US president, Donald Trump, has said that his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, told him China would not invade Taiwan while Trump is in office.Trump made the comments in an interview with Fox News on Friday, ahead of talks with the Russian president, Vladimir Putin, over Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago French president Emmanuel Macron makes the most of his summer as he skips over the waves on his jetski... while Brigitte watches on

Au contraire - under those tinted sunglasses it was French president Emmanuel Macron enjoying a summer getaway in the south of the country.

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3 h. ago KATIE HIND on Naga Munchetty: 'Naga's being treated like Gregg Wallace, Jermaine Jenas and Wynne Evans all rolled into one... it is punishment for standing up to her boss'

For weeks now, I'm told, those close to Richard Frediani have been throwing mud at the Breakfast host as a form of retaliation for her role in defying him.

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4 h. ago Canary Islands issue rare 'black alert' for British tourists at popular holiday beach

The European Union holiday hotspot has issued the rare warning for British holidaymakers at one of the most popular beaches on the popular La Graciosa which is just off Lanzarote

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4 h. ago Beloved comic and BBC star Gary Little dies in 'climbing accident' as tributes pour in

Award-winning Scottish comedian Gary Little has died at the age of 61, with fellow Scotts comic Kevin Bridges leading tributes to the star who was due to perform next month

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5 h. ago Comedian Gary Little dies aged 61 after tragic 'climbing accident' in Scotland as Kevin Bridges leads heartfelt tributes

Comedian Gary Little has died aged 61 following a tragic 'climbing accident' in Scotland, it was confirmed on Friday.

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5 h. ago Peter Andre forced to climb through window to rescue trapped son

Peter Andre was forced to come to the rescue when his eight-year-old son Theo got trapped in a public toilet cubicle during a family holiday in Cyprus

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6 h. ago Gary Little dead: Comedy icon dies 'climbing a hill' aged 61 as tributes pour in

Iconic Scottish comedian Gary Little has died at the age of 61 with reports claiming his death occurred while he was on a hill climb

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7 h. ago Peter Andre forced to climb through toilet window to save son locked in cubicle

Peter Andre, who recently hit out at ex-wife Katie Price over her alleged "repeated lies", became the hero when he squeezed through a toilet window to save his son Theo

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7 h. ago Salford crisis deepens with Wakefield match cancelled over welfare concerns

Red Devils have only two senior players availableCOO Claire Bradbury accused ownership of misogynyThe crisis at Salford Red Devils has deepened on and off the field in the past 24 hours. On Thursday, their chief operating officer claimed she had resigned after the club’s ­ownership suggested she “sleep with someone at the RFL” to ­alleviate their financial issues and on Friday the club’s Super League game against Wakefield on Sunday was cancelled.The Red Devils have been embroiled in controversy for most of 2025, following a takeover by a consortium led by Dario Berta. Players and staff have repeatedly been paid late, most of their first-team squad have left and the club is in court next month over an unpaid tax bill of almost £700,000. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Stay in an old sweet shop in one of Wales' most visited towns

The two-bedroom property has an open-plan living space, a patio and a warm welcome to your furry friends

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8 h. ago Afghans brought to safety in UK have personal details leaked in fresh Ministry of Defence breach

Afghans warned that names and passport details could be among the details leaked in latest data breach

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8 h. ago Trump says he wants to see a ceasefire and ‘won’t be happy if it’s not today’ – Europe live

US president says Russia needs to show willingness to seriously talk about the end of the war in Ukraine, as he travels to meeting in Anchorage, AlaskaAsked if his conversation with Trump will cover territorial issues, Trump says:“They’ll be discussed, but I’ve got to let Ukraine make that decision, and I think they’ll make a proper decision, but I’m not here to negotiate for Ukraine. I’m here to get them at a table. “I noticed he’s bringing a lot of business people from Russia, and that’s good.I like that because they want to do business, but they’re not doing business until we get the war stopped.” Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Dango Ouattara: Brentford set to complete club record deal for Bournemouth forward

The Burkina Faso international travelled to London for a medical on Friday

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8 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

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8 h. ago Fergie's mum was Prince Philip's lover: This cuckolding scandal claim is the talk of the Palace after Prince Andrew bombshells. Now one of the Duke's friends tells RICHARD KAY the inside story

Of all the jaw-dropping claims in Andrew Lownie's book about Prince Andrew, it is one of the most provocative.

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8 h. ago The European seaside with waters as hot as hot tubs following 'marine heatwave'

With summer in full swing and temperatures soaring across Europe, there's seaside destinations that have experienced a 'marine heatwave'.

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8 h. ago Premier League CEO Richard Masters delivers his verdict on Leeds United, Sunderland and Burnley’s survival chances

The last two Premier League seasons have seen the three promoted clubs relegated

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9 h. ago Ederson considering Manchester City future but Guardiola insists he is ‘our player’

Guardiola: ‘If they want to leave, knock on my door’Rodri set to travel to Wolves game despite injury blowEderson is considering his Manchester City future, with Pep Guardiola reluctant to allow the goalkeeper’s exit unless the Brazilian informs him he wishes to leave and a suitable offer is received.If the 31-year-old decides he wishes to play elsewhere, City may move for Paris Saint-Germain’s Gianluigi Donnarumma. The 26-year-old is available after Luis Enrique, the PSG coach, signed Lucas Chevalier from Lille to replace the Italy No 1. Continue reading...

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