38 m. ago Fate of Aukus nuclear submarine deal may be delayed months as UK and Australia wait on Trump review

Snap Trump administration review of the $360bn deal announced a month ago will extend well beyond initial 30-day timeframeGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia and the UK potentially face months of more uncertainty over the future of the Aukus agreement, amid expectations a snap Trump administration review of the nuclear submarines deal will extend well beyond its initial 30-day timeframe.The author of Britain’s Aukus review, Sir Stephen Lovegrove, said both countries would contribute to the Pentagon assessment but warned there was “a way to go” yet before advice to US President Donald Trump was settled.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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51 m. ago 'Wales is not Venice, we need visitors!' say critics of new tourism tax

A new law is being introduced by the Welsh Government, which it says it will help local communities pay for the services tourists need

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52 m. ago Probe into bans for Grenfell firms paused amidst criminal investigation

The Cabinet office confirmed in February that seven companies were facing possible bans.

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53 m. ago Ayrshire council workers in line for pay increase after Cosla offer accepted

The deal agreed with COSLA is to be worth a cumulative uplift in basic pay of 7.6 per cent by April 2026.

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63 m. ago Huge £50m prize money up for grabs in the eSports gaming world cup for elite players

The seven-week video game competition is being held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and games featured include Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Chess and Street Fighter 6

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69 m. ago Manchester United agree first loan departure of summer transfer window

Man Utd have arranged their first loan departure of the summer transfer window, with Sonny Aljofree leaving the club.

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76 m. ago Christian Norgaard to fulfil Champions League ‘childhood dream’ as he completes Arsenal move

The 31-year-old Dane thought the chance of playing in Europe’s flagship club competition had passed him by

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77 m. ago Kellogg shares soar as Nutella maker Ferrero takes cereal giant private in huge deal

The Ferrero Group said it will pay 23 dollars (£16.95) for each Kellogg share

Economics

79 m. ago Arsenal issued with 'cooling off' period as Viktor Gyokeres transfer talks hit wall

Viktor Gyokeres has become Arsenal's number one target this summer as Mikel Arteta looks to get a new striker over the line, but talks with Sporting Lisbon have proven difficult - with both parties failing to agree a fee

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99 m. ago Planned Parenthood offices begin rejecting Medicaid after Trump signs bill to defund healthcare organization

Some offices continue to treat patients as provision in Trump’s policy bill was recently blocked by a court orderAt least two regional Planned Parenthood affiliates have notices on their websites telling patients that, thanks to a provision in Republicans’ new tax-and-spending bill that “defunds” the reproductive healthcare giant, they can no longer accept Medicaid.However, this provision – which abortion rights supporters have called a “backdoor abortion ban” – was recently blocked by a court order. Other Planned Parenthood affiliates are continuing to treat patients who use Medicaid to pay for treatment. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Badenoch dismisses Jake Berry as ‘banana republic’ opportunist after his defection to Reform – UK politics live

Tory leader brushes off suggestion that defections to Reform reflect badly on her leadershipSky News is now broadcasting remarks from Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron at their summit in Downing Street.Starmer says the situation in the Channel cannot go on as it is now.We all agree the situation in the channel cannot go on as it is. So we’re bringing new tactics into play and a new level of intent to tackle illegal migration and break the business model of the criminal gangs.In uncertain times, we achieve more by strengthening our relationship with our allies, so that is what today is all about working together on the priorities that we share as two nations.For us, it’s about delivering the changes that the British people want to see, and we will agree the situation in the Channel cannot go on as it is. So we’re bringing new tactics into play and a new level of intent to tackle illegal migration and break the business model of the criminal gangs An estimated 7.36 million treatments w...

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2 h. ago Transfer news LIVE: Gyokeres to Arsenal; Rodrygo boost; Madueke bid; Chelsea agreement close; Man Utd deal

Huge deals close to completion as summer window kicks into gear

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2 h. ago Netflix fans believe they've found 'best movie' on the entire streaming service

A film buff has urged Netflix users to check out its 'best movie' on the entire streaming platform – and people agree it's a 'belter' and can be enjoyed time and time again

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2 h. ago Threat of industrial action averted as council workers agree to pay deal

Unite said 77% of members backed the deal while 66% of the GMB union supported it.

Economics

2 h. ago Glen Michael dead: Beloved STV legend dies as family pay tribute to Cartoon Cavalcade star

Glen Michael, a beloved Scottish children's TV presenter best known for hosting the show Cartoon Cavalcade, has died at the age of 99 as his family pay tribute to him

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3 h. ago Badenoch dismisses claim defections to Reform reflect badly on her and says Farage like ‘Corbyn with a pint’ – UK politics live

Tory leader says people are welcome to join other parties if they want higher taxes and attacks Reform UK leaderSky News is now broadcasting remarks from Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron at their summit in Downing Street.Starmer says the situation in the Channel cannot go on as it is now.We all agree the situation in the channel cannot go on as it is. So we’re bringing new tactics into play and a new level of intent to tackle illegal migration and break the business model of the criminal gangs.In uncertain times, we achieve more by strengthening our relationship with our allies, so that is what today is all about working together on the priorities that we share as two nations.For us, it’s about delivering the changes that the British people want to see, and we will agree the situation in the Channel cannot go on as it is. So we’re bringing new tactics into play and a new level of intent to tackle illegal migration and break the business model of the criminal gangs An estimated 7.36 ...

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3 h. ago Bhutan tried to erase us. Now, Trump’s America is helping | Lok Darjee

The administration has deported over two dozen refugees back to the very nation that tried to erase us. Democrats must speak upIn mid-March 2025, I sat quietly in the back of a small, crowded room at the Asian Refugees United center in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, surrounded by members of the Bhutanese diaspora. The silence was heavy, thick with fear and uncertainty. This modest office, once a vibrant hub for refugee youth, cultural celebrations, and literary competitions, had become an impromptu crisis center, where community leaders scrambled to make sense of the Trump administration’s escalating immigration crackdown on Bhutanese refugees across the country.Robin Gurung, the organization’s executive director, briefly outlined our legal rights. Another organizer then read aloud the names of those detained, awaiting deportation – or worse, already deported to Bhutan, the very country that once expelled them. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Council 'overwhelmed' by arrival of hundreds of Chagos Islanders calls for help after hundreds arrived before Starmer signed his sell

Hillingdon council have urged the Government to 'do the right thing' as they say a continued influx of Chagos Islanders after Britain agreed to hand over the former territory to Mauritius.

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4 h. ago Murder probe after man stabbed to death outside luxury hotel in London

Police are investigating whether the attack was a robbery

Events

4 h. ago John Textor feared for Crystal Palace’s Europe League hopes on day of FA Cup win

Palace look set to be denied a place in Europe’s second-tier competition under UEFA’s rules governing multi-club ownership.

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