30 m. ago Ukraine war live: Zelenskyy and European leaders hold ‘fruitful’ phone call with Trump

Keir Starmer, Emmanuel Macron, Friedrich Merz and Donald Tusk are in Ukraine for talks with ZelenskyyIt is the first time the leaders of the four European nations (France, the UK, Germany and Poland) have made a joint visit to Ukraine, reports Agence France-Presse (AFP).“We are clear the bloodshed must end. Russia must stop its illegal invasion,” the leaders said in a joint statement, adding:Alongside the US, we call on Russia to agree a full and unconditional 30-day ceasefire to create the space for talks on a just and lasting peace.We will continue to increase our support for Ukraine. Until Russia agrees to an enduring ceasefire, we will ratchet up pressure on Russia’s war machine. Continue reading...

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83 m. ago Ukraine war live: Zelenskyy and European leaders hold ‘fruitful’ phone talk with Trump

Keir Starmer, Emmanuel Macron, Friedrich Merz and Donald Tusk are in Ukraine for talks with ZelenskyyIt is the first time the leaders of the four European nations (France, the UK, Germany and Poland) have made a joint visit to Ukraine, reports Agence France-Presse (AFP).“We are clear the bloodshed must end. Russia must stop its illegal invasion,” the leaders said in a joint statement, adding:Alongside the US, we call on Russia to agree a full and unconditional 30-day ceasefire to create the space for talks on a just and lasting peace.We will continue to increase our support for Ukraine. Until Russia agrees to an enduring ceasefire, we will ratchet up pressure on Russia’s war machine. Continue reading...

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86 m. ago Scotland's most shocking crimes this week as inmate slit throat of rival in jail

These are the biggest crime stories covered by the Daily Record this week.

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1 hour ago AI firms warned to calculate threat of super intelligence or risk it escaping human control

AI safety campaigner calls for existential threat assessment akin to Oppenheimer’s calculations before first nuclear testArtificial intelligence companies have been urged to replicate the safety calculations that underpinned Robert Oppenheimer’s first nuclear test before they release all-powerful systems. Max Tegmark, a leading voice in AI safety, said he had carried out calculations akin to those of the US physicist Arthur Compton before the Trinity test and had found a 90% probability that a highly advanced AI would pose an existential threat. The US government went ahead with Trinity in 1945, after being reassured there was a vanishingly small chance of an atomic bomb igniting the atmosphere and endangering humanity.In a paper published by Tegmark and three of his students at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), they recommend calculating the “Compton constant” – defined in the paper as the probability that an all-powerful AI escapes human control. In a 1959 interview...

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1 hour ago Heinz axes classic sauce from UK supermarkets and replaces with rebrand

Launched on May 6, Heinz's newest condiment, called Fish & Chips sauce, replaces the iconic and beloved Tartare sauce, discontinued in 2022 - and it's finger-licking good.

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1 hour ago SPECIAL INVESTIGATION: The secret signs a pub thief is about to steal your bag, as Mail joins undercover police team cracking down on robberies

HARRY WALLOP joins a special police team catching bag thieves in action as they prey on office workers in the City of London.

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1 hour ago Boxing fans mock 'embarrassing' Tommy Fury after underwhelming return to the ring

Fury's explanation of ring rust did little to placate critics of the cruiserweight on social media, with his post-fight antics branded as 'embarrassing' by fans online.

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2 h. ago Man United rival have 'advantage' in Viktor Gyokeres transfer battle

Manchester Unitd are said to be among the clubs interested in Viktor Gyokeres but their transfer rivals are said to have a unique advantage.

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2 h. ago Ukraine war live: Macron calls for ‘direct talks’ between Russia and Ukraine as European leaders arrive in Kyiv

Keir Starmer, Emmanuel Macron, Friedrich Merz and Donald Tusk are in Ukraine for talks with ZelenskyyIt is the first time the leaders of the four European nations (France, the UK, Germany and Poland) have made a joint visit to Ukraine, reports Agence France-Presse (AFP).“We are clear the bloodshed must end. Russia must stop its illegal invasion,” the leaders said in a joint statement, adding:Alongside the US, we call on Russia to agree a full and unconditional 30-day ceasefire to create the space for talks on a just and lasting peace.We will continue to increase our support for Ukraine. Until Russia agrees to an enduring ceasefire, we will ratchet up pressure on Russia’s war machine. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Grass stains will disappear from clothes with 85p household staple

Chlorophyll is the green pigment in grass that latches onto clothes and makes it hard to remove.

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3 h. ago Cameron Norrie takes matters into own hands and forces Italian Open umpire announcement

Cameron Norrie was left fuming when the automated system failed to make a call on a Daniil Medvedev shot during their second-round clash at the Italian Open

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3 h. ago India great Virat Kohli set to call time on Test cricket career before England tour

Rohit Sharma announced Test retirement this weekIndia due to embark on five-Test England tour in JuneVirat Kohli is set to deliver another blow to India’s plans for their imminent tour of England by indicating he wants to retire from Test cricket just days after Rohit Sharma’s decision to stand down, according to reports.Indian media is reporting that the 36-year-old has told the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) that he no longer wishes to play the longest format of the game. The news comes amid rising tensions border with Pakistan. The Indian Premier League is on a one-week pause, while the Pakistan Super League has also been suspended. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Watch: Keir Starmer arrives in Kyiv for historic joint visit with global leaders

Watch the moment the UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in Kyiv alongside the leaders of France, Germany, and Poland—the first time leaders from all four nations have travelled to Ukraine together. Their historic visit marks a unified call for peace as the war continues.

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4 h. ago Starmer joins European leaders in Ukraine for ‘coalition of willing’ talks

The leaders have called on Russia to ‘stop obstructing efforts’ to secure a peace deal.

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4 h. ago 'Intelligent' £9m drug king pin who called himself 'Surlycat' busted by tattoo of a surly cat

Nathan Taylor was described as an "intelligent" man who ran a "enormously profitable business" dealing drugs, but a small tattoo manged to lead police to him. He has now been jailed for 17 years

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5 h. ago 'Britain's most notorious prisoner sends me paintings and calls every day

The ex-wife of Charles Bronson has spoken out for his release from prison ahead of a parole hearing

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5 h. ago Today's rugby news as Lions to call up more players with Welshman named in likely 'Dublin Four'

The latest headlines from Wales and around the world.

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5 h. ago Simon Cowell’s devastating reaction to Liam Payne death revealed for first time

Simon Cowell was left “absolutely devastated” by the sudden death of Liam Payne, according to close friend Sinitta – who, in an exclusive interview, has revealed for the first time how the music mogul broke down in tears during an emotional phone call.

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5 h. ago Sinitta reveals Simon Cowell’s grief for first time after Liam Payne’s death

EXCLUSIVE: Simon Cowell was left "absolutely devastated" by the sudden death of Liam Payne, according to friend Sinitta – who reveals the music mogul broke down during an emotional call

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5 h. ago Tyson Fury put Conor McGregor in his place after he called him out

Conor McGregor and Tyson Fury were embroiled in a social media war in early 2022, with the UFC star calling out the the heavyweight legend for not assisting Billy Joe Saunders' dad

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