6 h. ago Trump reportedly to make drastic cuts to US National Security Council

Staff to be cut to dozens, with more authority expected to be handed to state and defense departmentsA large restructuring of the US National Security Council got under way on Friday as Donald Trump moved to reduce the size and scope of the once-powerful agency, five sources briefed on the matter said.Staff dealing with a variety of major geopolitical issues were sent termination notices on Friday, said the sources, who requested anonymity as they were not permitted to speak to the media. Continue reading...

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18 h. ago Huge surge of bets backing James Bond favourite after Hollywood star landed endorsement deal which gave MAJOR clue

The drastic change in betting habits came after the Godzilla actor, 34, dropped a major hint on Wednesday that he could be in line to play Bond in the much-anticipated movie.

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40 h. ago Lorraine's Christine Lampard and Ranvir Singh dealt major blow in ITV daytime bloodbath

Lorraine's stand-in presenter Christine Lampard and Ranvir Singh are set to see their roles on the ITV show change amid the 'bloodbath' cuts made to daytime programmes

Economics

42 h. ago Sky drops Google Pixel 9 to 'lowest price' amid huge Android update news

Sky is giving shoppers their cheapest price for the Google phone just as the new Android 16 software is being showcased.

Technology

46 h. ago Everyone using Chrome is getting a vital free upgrade that fixes a serious problem

Chrome users are getting an important update from Google that should end the nightmare of passwords being hacked.

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3 d. ago Google in ‘tough position’ as it balances AI advances and advertising revenue

The tech giant used its annual developer conference to announce new AI tools, but one expert said this could affect traditional revenue streams.

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3 d. ago Top Tech: Best Google Pixel and Samsung deals as major Android update expected at I/O

The annual Google I/O conference begins today and we're expected some big news for Pixel and Samsung Galaxy fans

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3 d. ago BREAKING: Keir Starmer gives major statement to MPs after huge Brexit reboot

Prime Minister Keir Starmer will give a major statement to MPs in the Commons today after signing a deal with the EU to reset Brexit - but he is facing criticism from some parties

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3 d. ago Major UK supermarkets launch new payment option for checkout customers

The 'Let's make a meal of it' campaign will run in Waitrose and Morrisons online - and in Tesco and Sainsbury's online and in stores. Here's how it will work

Economics

3 d. ago Reeves eyes Gulf trade pact as UK government’s ‘next deal’ after EU summit – business live

China’s and Australia’s central banks cut interest ratesRachel Reeves said the UK government is closing in on a trade pact with six Gulf nations, including Qatar and Saudi Arabia, as its next major deal.The chancellor told the BBC the agreement would be the government’s “next deal” as it looks to boost trade ties following Brexit.Britain is in a better place than any other country in the world in terms of deals with those countries.The first deal and the best deal so far with the US, we’ve got the best deal with the EU for any country outside the EU, and we’ve got the best trade agreement with India.We are not going to litigate old arguments, we are going to go forward in the spirit of what we do together, we do better.This deal will mean Britain becoming a rule-taker, accepting dynamic alignment, giving up fishing rights and paying new money to the EU. Nobody has lost more than the fishermen. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Starmer’s Brexit reset deal ‘turns page’ on relations with EU

The prime minister unveils his third major international deal this month as he puts pen to paper for a new deal which removes trade barriers and red tape

Economics

4 d. ago Starmer’s Brexit reset deal hailed for ‘turning page’ on relations with EU

Sir Keir Starmer unveils his third major international deal this month as he puts pen to paper for a Brexit reset which removes trade barriers and red tape and creates a new defence cooperation with the EU

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4 d. ago Sky customers can make major change to TV deal to save money

Sky customers can now switch to a one-month rolling contract – with Netflix included – offering more flexibility than ever before.

Economics

5 d. ago Eamonn Holmes 'lonely' as he deals with major rejection from younger girlfriend

TV presenters Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford are currently going through a divorce after 14 years of marriage and sharing a son together

Economics

6 d. ago Eurovision stars dealt major blow just hours before grand final kicks off

It's a two horse race for continental glory at tonight's Eurovision final, with previous frontrunners Sweden being snapped at by a pop opera singer from Austria

Economics

6 d. ago Arsenal transfer news: Alexander Isak deal frustration as major hint at striker's exit

Arsenal are expected to be very busy in the upcoming transfer window with Mikel Arteta prioritising a new striker - and the Gunners are already said to be closing in on their top target

Economics

6 d. ago Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal close to Gyokeres deal; Liverpool want Wharton; Cunha to Man Utd; Chelsea latest

Some major deals in the pipeline as summer window nears

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6 d. ago ‘Very disturbing’: Trump receipt of overseas gifts unprecedented, experts warn

White House remakes foreign policy under pay-for-access code that critics say could violate US constitutionFormer White House lawyers, diplomatic protocol officers and foreign affairs experts have told the Guardian that Donald Trump’s receipt of overseas gifts and targeted investments are “unprecedented”, as the White House remakes US foreign policy under a pay-for-access code that eclipses past administrations with characteristic Trumpian excess.The openness to foreign largesse was on full display this week as the US president was feted in the Gulf states during his first major diplomatic trip abroad this term, inking deals he claimed were worth trillions of dollars and pumping local leaders for investments as he says he remakes US foreign policy to prioritise “America first” – putting aside concerns of human rights or international law for the bottom line of American businesses and taxpayers. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal close to Gyokeres deal; Liverpool eye Wharton bid; Man Utd step up Cunha move

Some major deals in the pipeline as summer window nears

Economics

8 d. ago The Brexit ‘reset’ could make or break Keir Starmer’s prime ministerial legacy

Editorial: When the prime minister welcomes an EU delegation to Downing Street on Monday, he will unveil his third major trade deal of the month. Its value will far outstrip those signed with India and the United States – it should be treated as such

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