2 h. ago ‘This is America’: New Jersey gym teacher told Egyptian Muslim student she’d be in ‘jail’ by 16 during bullying campaign, lawsuit alleges

Kathie DeBonis allegedly told teen Jana Gadalla that fasting during Ramadan might help her lose weight and she should ‘just go drink alcohol’

Society

2 h. ago Wallabies and Springboks in identity swap for clash amid thin air of Highveld | Daniel Gallan

The frenemies meet in this year’s Rugby Championship opener at Ellis Park where they are expected to rip pages out of the other’s playbookOne team boasts some of the most menacing forwards found anywhere in the world. The other is developing a scintillating backline capable of tearing apart any defence. Business as usual, then, for a Wallabies versus Springboks clash. Except this time, like the characters of Freaky Friday, the two sides have switched identities ahead of the first round of the Rugby Championship.Australia might have lost the British & Irish Lions series but they were one referee’s decision at the breakdown away from causing a seismic upset. That the margin was so small was thanks largely to the thundering cameos of Will Skelton, Rob Valetini, Taniela Tupou and a handful of other meaty men who provided the front-foot grunt that was absent in the first Test in Brisbane. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Putin ready to make Ukraine deal, Trump says before Alaska summit

US president’s comment that Russian and Ukrainian leaders may have to ‘divvy’ things up likely to raise alarmDonald Trump has said he believes Vladimir Putin is ready to make a deal on the war in Ukraine as the two leaders prepare for their summit in Alaska on Friday, but his suggestion the Russian leader and Volodymyr Zelenskyy could “divvy things up” may alarm some in Kyiv.The US president implied there was a 75% chance of the Alaska meeting succeeding, and that the threat of economic sanctions may have made Putin more willing to seek an end to the war. He also said a second meeting – at present not confirmed – between himself, Putin and Zelenskyy would be the more decisive. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Lanarkshire gym group ties in with British Heart Foundation to support lifesaving research

New Age Fitness has pledged to raise £10,000 over a 12-month period.

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4 h. ago Trump says 25% odds Putin meeting ends in FAILURE as he's accused of selling out to Russia with minerals deal to stop war

President Donald Trump said Thursday that there's a '25 percent' chance his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin is a failure.

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4 h. ago Donald Trump explains how the world will know if his meeting with Putin has failed

The US President will host the Russian dictator in Alaska tomorrow for talks on ending the war in Ukraine - but he says there is a 25% chance that the summit will fail

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5 h. ago 'Easy set up' home treadmill that 'saves buying gym membership' now under £100

"I am so pleased that I did buy this instead of paying £30 a month for gym membership."

Economics

5 h. ago Trump says Putin ‘wants to get it done’ at tomorrow’s Alaska summit, as he floats idea of second meeting with Zelenskyy – Europe live

US president says threats of sanctions may have influenced Russian president to agree to Friday’s meeting in Anchorage, Alaskain BerlinGerman chancellor Friedrich Merz’s stab at heading up Ukraine diplomacy has received measured praise at home, with a perception that Donald Trump’s declarations after Wednesday’s video conference sounded slightly less alarming to European ears than before. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Gym could be turfed out because it has no planning permission

The operator has already kitted out the inside with a mezzanine floor, equipment zones, changing facilities and staff spaces

Events

6 h. ago Putin praises Trump for 'energetic and sincere efforts' to bring peace in Ukraine as historic meeting between the two men nears

Vladimir Putin has praised Donald Trump for his administration's 'energetic and sincere efforts' to end the Russian invasion of Ukraine, ahead of their face-to-face meeting in Alaska. 

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6 h. ago Next's new 'beautiful' bedding set is 'great value for money' starting at £15

No wonder it's popular - boasting 'fast drying' and 'minimal ironing' - and it comes in a range of colours too

Economics

7 h. ago Strictly fans 'disgusted' as Tom Skinner confirmed after rubbing shoulders with JD Vance

Strictly fans are outraged as ex-Apprentice star Tom Skinner joins the line-up after boasting of beers with US VP JD Vance, sparking calls to boycott the BBC show

Politics

7 h. ago Putin hails Trump’s ‘energetic and sincere’ efforts to end Ukraine war

Russian president appeals to US counterpart’s desire to be feted ahead of high-stakes Alaska summit

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7 h. ago Starmer and Zelensky united on ‘strong resolve’ to secure just peace in Ukraine ahead of Trump

US President says he is pushing for a ceasefire in Ukraine when he meets Russian leader at a summit in Alaska on Friday

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8 h. ago Vladimir Putin praises ‘sincere efforts’ from US administration to end Ukraine war – Europe live

Russian president holds meeting with top officials as he prepares to meet US president at 11.30am local time in Anchorage, Alaska, on Friday 15 Augustin BerlinGerman chancellor Friedrich Merz’s stab at heading up Ukraine diplomacy has received measured praise at home, with a perception that Donald Trump’s declarations after Wednesday’s video conference sounded slightly less alarming to European ears than before. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago ‘I have been fighting with Ukrainian soldiers for two years. Trump and Putin can’t bring peace overnight’

Drew Scott, a former British soldier, joined Ukraine’s International Legion in 2023 and has fought in some of the war’s most vicious battles. As the US and Russian leaders prepare to meet in Alaska, he tells Askold Krushelnycky the mood on the frontline is one of weary resignation to more conflict

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9 h. ago The UK 'fairytale' village often mistaken for Lake Como is one of the country's best hidden gems

Along the coast of north Wales, there's a 'fairytale' village that's often mistaken for Lake Como. The village boasts characterful architecture and enchanting pathways.

Politics

9 h. ago Lithuania to teach school children how to use drones to counter Russian threat

Around 7,000 children are to be taught drone skills by 2028, Lithuania’s defence minister said

Events

9 h. ago Trump and Putin to have one on one meeting before wider meeting with delegations, says Kremlin – Europe live

US and Russian presidents to meet at 11.30am local time in Anchorage, Alaska, on Friday 15 Augustin BerlinGerman chancellor Friedrich Merz’s stab at heading up Ukraine diplomacy has received measured praise at home, with a perception that Donald Trump’s declarations after Wednesday’s video conference sounded slightly less alarming to European ears than before. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Russian hackers seized control of Norwegian dam, spy chief says

Beate Gangås says attack in April by Norway’s ‘dangerous neighbour’ aimed to cause fear and chaosEurope live – latest updatesRussian hackers took control of a Norwegian dam this year, opening a floodgate and allowing water to flow unnoticed for four hours, Norway’s intelligence service has said.The admission, by the Norwegian Police Security Service (PST), marks the first time that Oslo has formally attributed the cyber-attack in April on Bremanger, western Norway, to Moscow. Continue reading...

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