22 m. ago Unreleased Epstein files reportedly include bawdy letter from Trump – US politics live

Wall Street Journal reports US president wrote letter to mark Epstein’s 50th birthday in 2003 – but Trump dismisses it as ‘fake thing’Trump supporters burn Maga hats after he dismisses Epstein files furorDonald Trump has lashed out against his own supporters, calling them gullible “weaklings” for questioning the transparency of a secretive government inquiry into the late high-profile socialite and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.The US president is struggling to contain a political crisis within his usually loyal Make America Great Again (Maga) base over suspicion that the administration is hiding details of Epstein’s crimes to protect the rich elite Epstein associated with, which included Trump. Continue reading...

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49 m. ago Britons smoke nearly 30 billion cigarettes every year, study finds

An estimated 28.6 billion cigarettes are smoked in Britain each year, equating to 78 million every day, according to a new analysis that highlights stark inequalities in consumption across the country. Researchers are now calling for targeted public health efforts to address these disparities and tackle persistent smoking rates.

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50 m. ago King Charles signs off on historic first for key royal to mark 'remarkable service'

The Princess Royal has been given a huge honour to celebrate her "remarkable lifetime of service" to the Firm as she approaches her 75th birthday next month

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59 m. ago Searching for pennies: With the cut in federal funding public broadcasters are looking to cope

In Alaska, a public radio station general manager took a moment from a busy day warning her community about a possible tsunami for a special task — sending a text message to Sen. Lisa Murkowski urging her to vote against a measure to strip federal funding of NPR and PBS

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1 hour ago Luxury wedding in flames while newlyweds unaware of blaze during first dance

One wedding took a turn for the worse after a few indoor fireworks sparked chaos with guests, as an expensive floral arch caught fire – with guests remaining blissfully unaware

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1 hour ago Holiday 'nightmare' as Brit pals who died 'jumping into hotel pool' pictured for first time

Mo, 27, and 29-year-old King Edonmi, known as 'King the Great', were discovered at the bottom of a hotel swimming pool in Albufeira, Portugal, and pronounced dead at the scene

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1 hour ago Richard Tice claims he’s seen people carrying ‘bags and bags’ of postal votes to a polling station

Richard Tice claimed he has seen "people carry bag loads of postal votes to a polling station on election day" during a House of Commons urgent question on Labour's strategy for elections on Thursday (17 July).

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2 h. ago An uncontrolled wildfire sends a cloud of smoke over Spain's capital

An uncontrolled wildfire burned Thursday outside Madrid and sent a giant cloud of smoke over the Spanish capital

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3 h. ago Moment yacht goes up in flames after 'loud bang': Couple rushed to hospital 

At around 5am a loud bang awoke local residents who quickly realised a yacht on the Elbe river, between the Queen Edith Bridge and the Customs Bridge, had caught fire.

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4 h. ago Key players in Syria's latest eruption of violence, from the Druze and Bedouin to government forces

Clashes that shook southern Syria this week have killed hundreds of people, including civilians, and drawn in an array of both local and international players, harking back to the dynamics of the country’s nearly 14-year civil war

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4 h. ago Dogg among the Swans: American rapper Snoop Dogg buys stake in Swansea City

Championship club under majority American ownershipLuka Modric joined as investor and co-owner in AprilThe American rapper Snoop Dogg has bought a minority stake in the Championship club Swansea. The deal was announced three months after the Croatia international Luka Modric joined as an investor and co-owner.Snoop Dogg helped to launch Swansea’s new home shirt on Monday. The 53-year-old is a keen sports fan and has described Celtic as his favourite football club in Scotland. He said last month he would love to open a burger van at Celtic Park. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Dogg among the Swans: Rapper Snoop Dogg buys stake in Swansea City

Championship club under majority American ownershipLuka Modric joined as investor and co-owner in AprilThe American rapper Snoop Dogg has bought a minority stake in the Championship club Swansea. The deal was announced three months after the Croatia international Luka Modric joined as an investor and co-owner.Snoop Dogg helped to launch Swansea’s new home shirt on Monday. The 53-year-old is a keen sports fan and has described Celtic as his favourite football club in Scotland. He said last month he would love to open a burger van at Celtic Park. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Inside brand new Elvis Presley show as AI brings King to life

Elvis Evolution combines cutting-edge digital technology, live actors and musicians to transport audiences back in time as it brings The King's iconic moments to life

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6 h. ago Nobody's Child's 'biggest ever' summer sale just got even bigger with 65% off more than 1,000 dresses, tops and trousers

The high-street fashion brand is now giving shoppers an additional 15% off more than 1,100 lines reduced by half

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6 h. ago Merz calls for UK, Germany and France to align on migration and defence

German chancellor’s proposal for strategic axis comes as London and Berlin sign first treaty since second world warThe German chancellor has called for a strategic axis between London, Paris and Berlin to tackle illegal migration and deepen defence cooperation, despite declaring that he “deeply deplores” Brexit.Friedrich Merz appeared alongside Keir Starmer at a press conference in Stevenage after the signing of the Kensington treaty, the first formal pact between the UK and Germany since the second world war. The agreement, signed at the V&A Museum and followed by a meeting at Downing Street, sets out plans for closer cooperation on migration, defence, trade and education, including a framework for school exchanges.A mutual assistance clause on national security, including shared recognition that Russia poses “the most significant and direct threat” to both countries.Joint procurement and development of defence technologies including Typhoon jets, Boxer vehicles and long-range ...

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7 h. ago Gare du Nord LIVE: Paris rail station evacuated as gas leak forces cancellations

Paris Gare du Nord station has been evacuated due to a gas leak - multiple services have been delayed or cancelled at the railway station, which runs Eurostar trains to the UK

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7 h. ago Gare du Nord RECAP: Paris rail station evacuated as gas leak forces cancellations

Paris Gare du Nord station has been evacuated due to a gas leak - multiple services have been delayed or cancelled at the railway station, which runs Eurostar trains to the UK

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7 h. ago Coronation Street fans say who should be Rovers Return landlady as return 'confirmed'

Those who follow the ITV soap already know that the beloved boozer is facing more changes as Carla Connor sells

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7 h. ago King praises Islamic studies centre’s commitment to ‘international co

The King became the patron of the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies in 1993.

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7 h. ago Bus passengers are feared injured in crash as five emergency service helicopters race to the scene

Calls came in at about 3pm today reporting a bus had left the A396 between Wheddon Cross and Timbercombe in Somerset.

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