30 m. ago Tories suggest benefits should be slashed for those with 'anxiety' in order to boost defence spending

Ex-defence minister James Cartlidge, now shadow defence secretary, said there was a need for Britain to become 'more resilient' and invest greater sums in 'hard power'.

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38 m. ago Seating area called an 'abomination' after it gets bright pink paintjob that cost eye

The Forum on the University of Warwick campus in Coventry was repainted entirely in bubblegum pink with chairs, tables, umbrellas, plant pots, trellises and even bins to match.

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47 m. ago Voices: Wake up Prime Minister Starmer, you must find your inner Churchill for Trump 

Starmer’s visit to Trump should be the beginning of a renewed show of strength and a reunited Europe, writes Anthony Seldon. He should make history in a way that Churchill grasped and Blair dropped

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47 m. ago Woman, 34, dies after she was rushed to hospital with severe toothache

Doctors at University Hospital of North Durham tried to resuscitate Leigh Rodgers, 34, for 90 minutes after she experienced an extreme reaction during routine testing

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47 m. ago German election live: voters head to polls amid fears over Ukraine security, Trump and rise of far right

Conservative opposition leader Friedrich Merz could unseat chancellor Olaf Scholz but threat of gains by far-right AfD looms largeBerlin correspondentIn the run-up to today’s vote, the Guardian’s Kate Connolly travelled more than 850 miles on trains across Germany to hear what its citizens have to say about the state of their nation. Continue reading...

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59 m. ago Review: We test the ultimate home cinema projector and screen combination

Consumer technology writer Gareth Butterfield sets up the latest tech from Awol Vision in his own home to see if it's worth the eye-watering price

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59 m. ago Australia should repatriate and investigate alleged crimes of Islamic state member found in Syria, experts say

Exclusive: Home Affairs tells the Guardian consular assistance is ‘severely limited’ in Syria, where Mustafa Hajj-Obeid remains in custodyGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Australian government should repatriate, monitor and investigate any crimes committed by a member of Islamic State who was wounded in the extremist group’s final battle, according to multiple security and international law experts.Last week, the Guardian revealed an Australian man whose fate was not publicly known was alive and in custody in a prison in north-eastern Syria, run by the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF).Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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63 m. ago German election 2025 live updates: Polls open as Europe and US watch on in pivotal vote

Germany heads to the polls for the fourth snap election in its history

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64 m. ago I was forced to get dentures at just 23 when my teeth unexpectedly started falling out after I gave birth

Shayla Cramer, from Ethan, South Dakota, revealed she grew up in a poor family without access to a constant supply of water, which she needed to keep her teeth clean.

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66 m. ago Singer Bill Fay dies age 81 as his label says he was 'a private person with the biggest of hearts'

The iconic folk singer and songwriter Bill Fay passed away on Saturday morning.

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67 m. ago Mum jumps 14,000ft from plane in daring tribute after skydiver son dies in plane crash

A woman who lost her skydiving instructor son to a plane crash paid tribute to him in an incredibly brave way as she jumped 14,000ft out of a plane to spread his ashes

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88 m. ago No independence referendum in next Holyrood term even if SNP wins, says Anas Sarwar

Labour has dropped drastically in the polls for next year's Holyrood election over the last few months.

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91 m. ago West Bank residents cannot return to cleared camps, says Israeli defence minister

IDF troops will remain in territory’s north all year as military operation expands and PM delays release of Palestinian prisoners

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92 m. ago How new Pope is actually chosen, who votes and what happens when decision is made

Pope Francis remains in a 'critical' condition, though a health update issued by the Vatican said that the leader of the Catholic Church had a 'peaceful night'

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95 m. ago Woman rushed to hospital with toothache dies in 'extremely unfortunate' circumstances

A 34-year-old woman has died after she was taken to hospital with severe toothache which had spread to her neck and chest, where she suffered an allergic reaction

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98 m. ago Starmer warns against Ukraine peace talks without Kyiv ahead of Trump meeting

The Prime Minister said first-hand experience of visiting Ukraine had made him ‘more determined’ to ‘stand up’ for the country.

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99 m. ago Fury deepens over 'sinister' Thought Police targeting of a grandmother who criticised Labour as voters call for Starmer to go over 'abuse of power'

Furious Brits have slammed Manchester Police and Labour for 'shameful' behaviour targeting a grandmother exposed by The Mail on Sunday.

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1 hour ago Sheridan Smith hit by fresh heartache after a turbulent year as her ex

Sheridan Smith has been hit by fresh heartache after a string of personal woes, as it's been revealed her ex-boyfriend Graham Nation has died at the age of 39.

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1 hour ago Adult social care must be ‘modernised’ to help London councils on brink of bankruptcy, says care minister

London’s boroughs have warned that they have faced ‘rocketing demand for social care’

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2 h. ago Keir Starmer's 'follow the law' message over NHS Fife transgender doctor Beth Upton row

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has responded to questions over the tribunal hearing involving nurse Sandie Peggie and transgender doctor Beth Upton

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