9 h. ago BBC presenter announced as finalist in Miss Universe GB pageant after quitting showbiz

Former BBC presenter Karishma Patel has been announced finalist for Miss Universe GB on International Women’s Day and she's using her new platform to raise awareness and funds for children in Gaza

Politics

11 h. ago Police search for missing man who vanished from Edinburgh two days ago

Kyle Spence, 28, was last seen in the Broughton area of Edinburgh.

Events

21 h. ago 'One of Them Days proves one massive thing is still missing from comedy films'

Keke Palmer's return to the silver screen left me wanting more from the comedy genre

Events

23 h. ago Trump administration briefing: defending Putin, Columbia cuts and Doge’s power over EPA spending

From Donald Trump’s latest remarks to actions taken against crucial government agencies – key US politics stories from Friday at a glanceDonald Trump has said he finds it it “easier” to work with Russia than Ukraine and that Vladimir Putin was “doing what anybody would do” after Russia launched a massive missile and drone strike on Ukraine days after the US cut off vital intelligence and military aid to Kyiv.“I’m finding it more difficult, frankly, to deal with Ukraine. And they don’t have the cards,” Trump said in his latest attack on Kyiv. “In terms of getting a final settlement, it may be easier dealing with Russia. Continue reading...

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31 h. ago Trump says Putin launching massive strike on Ukraine is ‘what anybody would do’

US president says he finds Russia easier to deal with than Ukraine after cutting off intelligence and weapons to KyivDonald Trump has said Vladimir Putin was “doing what anybody would do” after Russia launched a massive missile and drone strike on Ukraine days after the US cut off vital intelligence and military aid to Kyiv.Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office on Friday Trump said he finds it “easier” to work with Russia than Ukraine and that Putin “wants to end the war”. Continue reading...

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32 h. ago US military's mini space shuttle returns to Earth after orbiting for 434 days on a secret mission

The U.S. military's classified mini space shuttle has returned to Earth after circling the world for 434 days

Events

33 h. ago Trump ‘considering sanctions’ on Russia after bombardment of Ukraine

Moscow launches missile and drone strikes across Ukraine day after US stopped sharing intelligence with KyivEurope live – latest updatesRussia has carried out massive ballistic missile and drone strikes across Ukraine a day after the US stopped sharing intelligence with Kyiv that had previously given advance warnings of attacks.The strikes came early on Friday as a Ukrainian delegation prepared to meet with US counterparts in Saudi Arabia for talks about a possible end to the war. Continue reading...

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33 h. ago Trump ‘strongly considering’ Russia sanctions until Ukraine peace agreed – Europe live

US president says he could implement ‘large scale banking sanctions and tariffs’ in post on social mediaMeanwhile, in Ukraine Russia launched a “massive” drone and missile attack on Ukrainian energy facilities early Friday, just days after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European allies proposed that Moscow and Kyiv halt strikes on critical infrastructure, AFP reported.The Ukrainian air force said Russia had launched at least 58 missiles and nearly 200 drones, damaging energy facilities across the country from Kharkiv in the east to Ternopil in the west. Continue reading...

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35 h. ago Trump ‘strongly considering’ Russia sanctions until Ukraine ceasefire agreed – Europe live

US president says he could implement ‘large scale banking sanctions and tariffs’ in post on social mediaMeanwhile, in Ukraine Russia launched a “massive” drone and missile attack on Ukrainian energy facilities early Friday, just days after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European allies proposed that Moscow and Kyiv halt strikes on critical infrastructure, AFP reported.The Ukrainian air force said Russia had launched at least 58 missiles and nearly 200 drones, damaging energy facilities across the country from Kharkiv in the east to Ternopil in the west. Continue reading...

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37 h. ago Murder cops hunt three men over death of Scot found in sack of pineapples in Kenya

Campbell Scott was found dead in a forest last month days after going missing in the capital Nairobi, where he had been attending a conference.

Events

37 h. ago Zelenskyy reiterates call for air truce after huge Russian attack on Ukraine infrastructure – Europe live

Ukrainian president backs Macron’s call for limited truce and says attack used nearly 70 Russian missiles and 200 dronesMeanwhile, in Ukraine Russia launched a “massive” drone and missile attack on Ukrainian energy facilities early Friday, just days after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European allies proposed that Moscow and Kyiv halt strikes on critical infrastructure, AFP reported.The Ukrainian air force said Russia had launched at least 58 missiles and nearly 200 drones, damaging energy facilities across the country from Kharkiv in the east to Ternopil in the west. Continue reading...

Society

39 h. ago All Eurostar Paris trains cancelled on Friday amid French rail disruption over suspected WW2 bomb – Europe live

French media say device discovered on tracks in Saint DenisMeanwhile, in Ukraine Russia launched a “massive” drone and missile attack on Ukrainian energy facilities early Friday, just days after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European allies proposed that Moscow and Kyiv halt strikes on critical infrastructure, AFP reported.The Ukrainian air force said Russia had launched at least 58 missiles and nearly 200 drones, damaging energy facilities across the country from Kharkiv in the east to Ternopil in the west. Continue reading...

Events

63 h. ago Astronaut reveals 'hardest part' about being stranded in space

Astronauts Barry 'Butch' Wilmore and Sunita 'Suni' Williams have been stranded in space for nine months after a mission that was meant to last just eight days went awry

Technology

63 h. ago Parents 'miss their clubbing days' and want to rave with their kids, study finds

Two thirds of parents spend time trying to recreate their child-free clubbing days by playing old skool favourite tunes with their kids

Society

3 d. ago Urgent police appeal after woman and dog attacked by another dog

GMP have released an image of a woman officers want to speak with

Events

3 d. ago Urgent appeal issued to find wanted man with links to Manchester

People are being urged to call police if they see him

Politics

4 d. ago Urgent appeal to find missing man, 34, last seen five days ago

Liam was last seen on February 27 in the Kearsley area of Bolton

Events

4 d. ago Urgent search launched to find missing boy, 13, last seen at Manchester Victoria station four days ago

Shay has not been seen since last Friday night

Events

4 d. ago Ukraine could be left defenceless against Putin’s aerial drone attacks within days

Multiple sources told The Independent that supplies of US Patriot missiles could run out within days. Within hours, Volodymyr Zelensky had voiced regret for his clash with Donald Trump at the White House

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4 d. ago Best Pancake Day restaurants to try in London with amazingly unusual flavours

With Pancake day around the corner, I went out on a mission to find the best stack and one thing's for sure, there's no need to settle this pancake day

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