18 h. ago Jeremy Corbyn confirms talks about forming new party with Zarah Sultana

Corbyn says ‘discussions are ongoing’ after MP’s surprise announcement, and is understood to be reluctant to take title of party leaderUK politics live – latest updatesJeremy Corbyn has confirmed he is in discussions about creating a new leftwing political party, hours after the MP Zarah Sultana announced she was quitting Labour to co-lead the project.Sultana, the MP for Coventry South who had the Labour whip suspended last year for voting against the government over the two-child limit on benefits, said on Thursday night she was quitting Labour and would “co-lead the founding of a new party” with Corbyn. Continue reading...

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21 h. ago Tony Christie reveals the very common dementia symptom he dismissed before wife dragged him to doctor

The 82-year-old appeared on Good Morning Britain to chat to presenters Kate Garraway , 58, and Ed Balls, 58.

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25 h. ago Diogo Jota speaks of his love and passion for Liverpool in unseen clip: ‘I put all my life into football’

Diogo Jota discusses his love of football and passion for Liverpool, saying that he “put all my life” into the sport in an unseen clip released following his death.

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41 h. ago Trump confirms Putin call to take place today as Zelenskyy says they don’t ‘have a lot of common ideas’ to discuss – Europe live

Call comes as US president is also due to speak to Ukraine’s Zelenskyy this weekin ItalyDue to the climate emergency, Italian seas have reached temperatures above 20C even at depths of 40 metres, according to a report released on Wednesday by Greenpeace. Continue reading...

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47 h. ago Tony Christie lucky he does one thing doctors recommend for dementia

The singer has explained it was a puzzle that first prompted him to get a diagnosis

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47 h. ago Tony Christie says 'I forget it's there' as he shares health update on dementia diagnosis

Tony Christie appeared on Good Morning Britain on Thursday alongside Kate Garraway and Ed Balls, and spoke about living with dementia after being diagnosed in 2023

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47 h. ago Tony Christie ‘lucky’ to be a musician as he discusses living with dementia

The singer, whose career has spanned 60 years, spoke about the positive effects of music on dementia sufferers.

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68 h. ago Business news live: AstraZeneca CEO discusses leaving London for US and Japan facing new, bigger tariff

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2 d. ago Business news live: AstraZeneca CEO discusses leaving London for US and TSB could depart the high street

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8 d. ago BBC viewers 'in tears' as John Hunt breaks down in first interview since triple murder

BBC racing commentator John Hunt and his surviving daughter Amy appeared on the BBC Two show to discuss the lives of their late family members and the lead up to their tragic deaths

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1 week ago Zelenskyy arrives in UK to discuss defence of Ukraine and pressure on Russia – Europe live

Ukraine president to meet King Charles, Keir Starmer and military personnelFor more updates on the Israel-Iran war, including US president Donald Trump’s call to “make Iran great again”, you can also follow our live blog here run by Jane Clinton:Let’s stop for a moment on that question of the EU-Israel association agreement, which sees Spain calling for immediate suspension of the deal, while Germany appears to be distancing itself from it. Continue reading...

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1 week ago EU foreign ministers meet to discuss Ukraine, Russia and worsening crisis in Middle East – Europe live

Foreign affairs council discusses Ukraine after another night of heavy Russian attacks as Volodymyr Zelenskyy visits UKGerman foreign minister Johann Wadephul said today’s meeting was kicking off “a crucial week for security in Europe and the world,” with talks to be continued at the Nato and the EU summits later this week.He says European negotiators told Iran last Friday in Geneva that “a real prerequisite for resolving the conflict is that Iran is willing to negotiate directly with the US.” Continue reading...

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1 week ago Liverpool transfer news: Star 'in contact with rival club' as £50m deal looms

Barcelona have made no secret of their interest in Liverpool winger Luis Diaz, with sporting director Deco once again discussing the Colombia international's future

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2 w. ago US Open 'violent sex' discussion on live TV forced golf chiefs to make apology

US Open chiefs were previously forced to issue an apology in 2018 after two fans were caught on the live broadcast feed going into great detail about a previous relationship

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3 w. ago Andy Robertson admits uncertainty over Liverpool future with Milos Kerkez transfer close

Liverpool defender Andy Robertson has admitted he is in discussions with the club over his future but was coy over what the outcome of those may be as he enters his final year

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3 w. ago European foreign ministers meet in Rome to discuss defence as Zelenskyy calls for more sanctions on Russia – Europe live

Ministers to discuss Weimar+ model joined by Nato secretary general and EU foreign policy chief ahead of Nato summit later this monthTurning briefly to Austria, later today we should get an update from the police on their investigation into the school shooting in Graz, with a press conference scheduled for late morning.I will bring you any important updates here. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago European foreign ministers meet in Rome to discuss defence and security plans – Europe live

Ministers to discuss Weimar+ model joined by Nato secretary general and EU foreign policy chief ahead of Nato summit later this monthZelenskyy also criticised Russia’s Putin for “willing to pay for their sick geopolitical fantasies” with the lives of over one million Russians killed in the war so far.“A million losses, and, still, they are doing everything to avoid ending this war. They even ignore the US and president Trump,” he said. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Wynne Evans breaks down in tears discussing Strictly scandal in live This Morning interview

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3 w. ago Wynne Evans says Strictly is 'not a safe environment' as he blasts BBC show

Strictly Come Dancing star Wynne Evans, who was axed from the live tour, appeared on This Morning to discuss his time on the competition

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4 w. ago Liverpool reject Barcelona approach for Luis Díaz but contract issue looms

Winger has just two years remaining on Liverpool dealColombia international remains part of Arne Slot’s plansLiverpool have told Barcelona that Luis Díaz is not for sale after rejecting the Spanish champion’s first approach for the Colombia international.Barcelona’s sporting director, Deco, contacted Liverpool officials on Wednesday to discuss the possible transfer of Díaz, who also has interest from the Saudi Pro League. Continue reading...

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