54 m. ago Ukraine war briefing: Nato chief visits Odesa, declares ‘unwavering’ support for Kyiv

Nato’s Mark Rutte makes his pledge after Donald Trump blames Volodymyr Zelenskyy for starting the war. What we know on day 1,148See all our Ukraine-Russia war coverageNato secretary general Mark Rutte has visited the southern Ukrainian city of Odesa with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and declared “unwavering” support for Ukraine in the aftermath of a Russian attack on the northern city of Sumy that killed 35 people. Rutte said the military alliance was still strongly behind Kyiv, even as it also supported the ceasefire push by US president Donald Trump, who has issued fresh criticism of Zelenskyy, accusing him of starting the war. “Nato stands with Ukraine,” Rutte said at a press conference with Zelenskyy on Tuesday. “You and I know that this has been true all along. I also know that some have called Nato’s support into question in the last couple of months. But let there be no doubt: our support is unwavering.” Rutte also said: “Russia is the aggressor, Russia started this war. The...

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59 m. ago Video from inside Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa's home captures dog's heartbreaking act

WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT - Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa were found dead on February 26 in their home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where police have released new footage

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66 m. ago Joe Biden accuses Trump and Musk of taking ‘hatchet’ to social security

In first speech since leaving office, ex-president spoke of ‘destruction’ current administration has wroughtJoe Biden on Tuesday accused Donald Trump and his billionaire lieutenant, Elon Musk, of taking a “hatchet” to the social security administration as part of their warp-speed effort to tear down the federal government.In his first public remarks since leaving office, the former president avoided any mention of Trump – his predecessor and successor – by name but assailed the administration for threatening social security, which he called a “sacred promise” that more than 70 million Americans rely on each month. Continue reading...

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84 m. ago Blake Lively can't wipe the smile off her face as she shares a friendly interaction with fans while promoting Another Simple Favor in London

Blake Lively couldn't wipe the smile off her face as she shared a friendly encounter with fans in London on Tuesday.

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91 m. ago Pete Wicks looks in great spirits as he reunites with his Strictly co

Pete Wicks appeared in high spirits as he reunited with his stunning Strictly co-star Jowita Przystal at London's Adelphi Theatre on Tuesday - months after shutting down rumours of a romance between the pair.

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98 m. ago Tragic feud overshadowing Tiger Lily's wedding: Bob Geldof was branded 'Satanic and cruel' during bitter custody battle with Michael Hutchence's family

Tiger Lily Hutchence's secret East London wedding' this weekend was said to have been 'very rock 'n' roll' - but behind the singer's happy day is a painful history.

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99 m. ago What to know about Hollywood icon Gene Hackman's and his wife's deaths

Authorities in northern New Mexico have released body camera footage and other public records in the investigation into the deaths of Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy

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1 hour ago Moment thug in balaclava pulls up next to London film crew and snatches camera

My Laundress laundry in Hackney caught the shocking moment on its CCTV cameras, which was then shared online by cinematographer and camera-owner Chaimuki.

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2 h. ago Tuvalu marks ‘momentous occasion’ with unveiling of its first ATMs

All banking in the Pacific nation used to be done in cash but that is about to change on the main island of FunafutiTuvalu, one of the world’s most remote nations, has unveiled its first ever ATMs, at the headquarters of the National Bank of Tuvalu in the village of Vaiaku on Funafuti, the country’s main island.Tuesday’s ceremony marked a historic shift for the island nation of 12,000 people, which has never before had access to electronic banking. Attended by prime minister Feleti Teo, the governor general, traditional leaders, members of parliament and representatives from the diplomatic and business sectors, the event celebrated a long-anticipated move toward financial modernisation. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago When does Andor season two start? Disney Plus release date explained

Andor will land on Disney Plus for a second season very soon 👀

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2 h. ago Liverpool discover target's release clause after leaving 'big impression' on Arne Slot

Liverpool could add some huge names to their squad next season should they win the Premier League and have now been told how much they will have to pay for one of their targets

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2 h. ago Johnny Depp looks unrecognisable with bushy grey beard and new striking eyes for Hollywood return

Johnny Depp has undergone a dramatic transformation for his upcoming project Day Drinker, which will see him star alongside the likes of Penelope Cruz and Madelyn Cline

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2 h. ago Roadworks to be removed as 19m drivers hit the roads this Easter

More than 1,000 miles of roadworks will be removed by 6am on Thursday

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2 h. ago Toby Carvery blasted as ancient oak tree near restaurant car park is hacked down

Toby Carvery is owned by Mitchells & Butlers, which said it employed contractors to cut the oak tree near the Whitewebbs House car park in Enfield, north London as it has a "duty of care"

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2 h. ago Zuckerberg feared monopoly scrutiny and mulled Instagram split, files show

Testimony that Instagram was ‘better’ seems to bolster allegations Meta used ‘buy or bury’ tactic to snap up rivalsMeta’s chief executive Mark Zuckerberg considered spinning off Instagram in 2018 in anticipation of a potential antitrust suit, documents unveiled at a trial in Washington showed on Tuesday. “While most companies resist break-ups, the corporate history is that most companies actually perform better after they’ve been split up,” he wrote in an email at the time. He said there was a “there is a non-trivial chance” his company would be forced to spin Instagram and WhatsApp out anyway. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Who left Celebrity Big Brother? Trisha Goddard is evicted from the house after sparking race row by accusing Michael Fabricant of 'Islamophobia'

Trisha Goddard has become the second housemate to be evicted from Celebrity Big Brother 2025.

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3 h. ago Unhoused man wins $1m jackpot from California lottery scratcher

Winner bought ticket in San Luis Obispo, getting prize with odds of one in 2,047,423, according to California LotteryAn unhoused man in California won $1m from a lottery ticket that he bought from a liquor store on the state’s central coast.The winner, who has not been publicly identified, purchased the scratcher ticket from Sandy’s Deli-Liquor in San Luis Obispo where he has been a customer for years, according to media reports. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Friends' Janice actress describes sweet encounter she thinks was 'sign' from Matthew Perry

Maggie Wheeler, who played Janice in Friends, has opened up about her friendship with her co-star Matthew Perry, who died in October 2023, admitting she misses him every day

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3 h. ago London heart attack patient, 71, is Britain’s first to get lifesaving ‘chemotherapy

Paul Curtis said he ‘got his life back’ by trusting specialists at St George’s Hospital, Tooting

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3 h. ago In the red: global wine sales fall to lowest levels since 1961

Consumption and production falls in almost every market as industry fears a ‘generational’ change in drinking habitsWorldwide consumption of wine fell in 2024 to its lowest level in more than 60 years, the main trade body has said, raising concerns about new risks from US tariffs.The International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV) said on Tuesday that 2024 sales fell 3.3% from the previous year to 214.2m hectolitres. Continue reading...

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