80 m. ago Keir Starmer pleads for calm after Israel launches bombing raids on Iran with fears mounting of all

Keir Starmer has urged both sides to 'step back' after Israel launched raids on Iran, insisting its regional rival cannot be allowed to develop nuclear weapons.

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87 m. ago Collapsed Glastonbury Festival glamping firm Yurtel debts revealed and EDF buys EV charging firm amid weak vehicle sales

From fresh revelations over Glastonbury glamping firm Yurtel’s collapse and EDF’s takeover of Pod Point, to Octopus investing in African clean tech, Badenoch’s business plea, rising jobseeker numbers, and FuelHub’s funding push - here are today’s top UK business stories.

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4 h. ago Experience: ‘I live as William Morris for three months a year’

It’s made me feel it’s OK to be an artist with a social purpose, though my wife hates the beardI have spent the first three months of the past six years trying to become the 19th-century designer and activist William Morris. I grow my hair and beard to look like him, while immersing myself in his work.On 24 March – his birthday – I dress as Morris and finish the quarter with some kind of absurd performance to highlight pressing social issues that he was concerned about, and that I want more people to focus on today. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago China delays approval of $35bn US chip merger amid Trump’s trade war

Beijing’s antitrust regulator postpones sign-off on Synopsys and Ansys deal

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5 h. ago Friday’s briefing: Thomas Frank appointed new Tottenham manager

Tottenham finally agreed a deal to appoint Thomas Frank, while the Young Lions impressed.

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7 h. ago Boy who met Prince and Princess of Wales and caught William's attention by asking a sweet question about Prince George killed himself after getting into trouble with police, inquest hears

Zak Kay met the royal couple in July 2016 aged 10, after he won a local contest to design a trophy for the Portsmouth leg of the America's Cup World Series.

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8 h. ago Boy who met Prince and Princess of Wales and caught William's attention after asking a sweet question about Prince George killed himself after getting into trouble with police, inquest hears

Zak Kay met the royal couple in July 2016 aged 10, after he won a local contest to design a trophy for the Portsmouth leg of the America's Cup World Series.

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9 h. ago Israel 'plans to hit Iran nukes in days': US warns of imminent strike after Tehran breaches weapons pledge

Strikes could take place without US support amid fears Washington could agree to a deal with Iran that falls short of ending all nuclear enrichment, with a fresh round of talks expected on Sunday.

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10 h. ago The Architects Behind the Musée Yves Saint Laurent Marrakesh Designed This $6.7 Million London Flat

The Architects Behind the Musée Yves Saint Laurent Marrakesh Designed This $6.7 Million London Flat  Robb Report

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11 h. ago Cristian Romero: Spurs star issues timely Ange Postecoglou farewell as Thomas Frank takeover confirmed

Romero’s post came less than an hour after the new manager was announced

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15 h. ago Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal see Gyokeres bid rejected; Man Utd rival Chelsea for Ekitike; Liverpool medical

Clubs remain busy this week despite the transfer window temporarily closing

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15 h. ago US Open golf 2025: Rory McIlroy slumps late during first round at Oakmont – live

Updates from the opening round at OakmontOfficial live leaderboard | Drop David an emailJJ Spaun can’t make his birdie putt on 13. But he’s now sole leader of the US Open, because Ludvig Åberg makes a mess of the par-five 12th, going for the pin with his third and finding sand, then only splashing out into the rough. After bundling his chip eight feet past the hole, he does extremely well to make the putt coming back and limit the damage to bogey. Meanwhile Adam Scott bounces back from an opening bogey at 10 with birdies at 11 and 12, while Eric Cole does the same with birdies at 12 and 14. All change at the top!-2: Spaun (4*) -1: Cole (5*), Åberg (3*), Scott (3*), McIlroy (2*), S Kim (2*) Continue reading...

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17 h. ago Furious mothers hit out at Karen Millen after she said breastfeeding beyond 6 months is 'selfish' parenting

Millen, a British fashion designer who once owned the eponymous fashion label, made the controversial comments on Vanessa Feltz's Channel 5 show on Wednesday.

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17 h. ago Transfer roundup: De Bruyne joins Napoli as Manchester City agree deal for Nypan

Nypan in line to sign from Rosenborg for £12.4mOlympiakos striker Kostoulas has Brighton medicalKevin De Bruyne has completed his move to Napoli on a free transfer after leaving Manchester City. The midfielder, who turns 34 this month, joins the Serie A champions three days after scoring a late winner for Belgium against Wales.De Bruyne was greeted by excited fans chanting “Kevin” when he arrived for his medical and Napoli’s social media posts announcing the deal included one showing him on a throne wearing a crowd, with a Napoli shield by his right hand and a sword to his left. “King Kev is here,” the club wrote. Continue reading...

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17 h. ago Man City agree £12.5m fee for Norwegian wonderkid dubbed ‘next Odegaard’

The 18-year-old Sverre Nypan is set to leave Rosenborg for the Etihad Stadium this summer

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18 h. ago Nato secretary general says Europe needs to ‘ramp up defence spending’ as foreign ministers meet in Rome – Europe live

Mark Rutte says ‘we have to spend more’ as ministers discuss Weimar+ model ahead of Nato summit later this monthEuropean foreign ministers are now arriving in Rome for their Weimar+ meeting on security and Ukraine.Italy’s foreign minister Antonio Tajani said his country needs “at least 10 years” to raise defence spending and comply with new targets to be agreed by Nato, adding that a deal on them could soon be reached, Reuters reported. Continue reading...

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18 h. ago Scottish women's charity slams Sabrina Carpenter album cover as 'misogynistic' and promoting violence

The charity say the Sabrina Carpenter album cover design is ‘regressive’ and promotes violence and control.

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18 h. ago Tottenham: Thomas Frank handed major boost as Justin Cochrane agrees deal despite Brentford wish

Bees had been keen for Cochrane to take over from Frank but he will instead make the move to Spurs

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19 h. ago Man City set to make fifth summer signing after agreeing £12.5m fee

Manchester City are set to sign Norwegian teenager Sverre Nypan after they agreed a fee with Rosenborg.

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19 h. ago £70 Zara dress that 'looks great with a tan' looks 'just like' designer style

Zara shoppers have fallen for a 'classy' black dress they love for weddings and special occasions

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