87 m. ago What can Keir Starmer say at the White House that Donald Trump might listen to? | Andrew Rawnsley

The stakes couldn’t be higher and the risks couldn’t be greater when the prime minister visits Washington this weekFor British prime ministers, with their ideas about the world shaped by the histories of Churchill and Roosevelt, Maggie and Ronnie, and the rest of the folklore about the transatlantic alliance, the prospect of a visit to the White House usually causes tingles of excitement. One of our senior diplomats once offered me an explanation of the allure: “The red carpet is laid out, the national anthems are played, all that stuff is very seductive.” This will be customarily accompanied by ritualistic words about the importance and invincibility of the “special relationship”.Number 10 lobbied hard to get Sir Keir Starmer across the Atlantic early in the second term of Donald Trump and, until recently, Downing Street people were telling themselves that an encounter between the two men needn’t be a disaster and might even turn out to be a success. In the weeks since Trump’s re-e...

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88 m. ago M4 closed in both directions after human remains found on the carriageway

A stretch of the M4 near the River Severn was closed for several hours until early Sunday morning.

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1 hour ago Marcus Rashford told what he must do as Unai Emery responds to Aston Villa display

Marcus Rashford provided both of the assists for Marco Asensio's goals in Aston Villa's 2-1 win over Chelsea, but Unai Emery believes the on-loan Manchester United forward can do even more

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2 h. ago I see my wife once a year. Can I question her on her love life?

Faithlessness doesn’t only have to take the form of infidelity. It can be the slow erosion of trust and careThe question My wife and I live in different countries and see each other once a year. The last time we saw each other we argued all the time and slept in separate beds. I’ll be going to see her soon and I’m worried she’s seeing someone else, although I have no proof. She will expect sex from me, and I think I should protect myself by wearing a condom. How should I broach the condom suggestion without upsetting her, especially if she is actually being totally faithful?Philippa’s answer It seems that your marriage is not in great shape. Rather than worrying about condoms, I think you need to think and talk about your relationship together. It sounds like you’ll need time to adjust and get to know each other again, and gradually find a place that feels natural and comfortable for both of you. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Man City vs Liverpool betting offer: Get 80/1 or 60/1 odds when you pick the winner with Paddy Power

Paddy Power is offering new customers the chance to back either Man City or Liverpool at enhanced odds of 80/1 or 60/1 respectively when the two teams face off in the Premier League this Sunday

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2 h. ago Man City vs Liverpool betting offer: Get 50/1 on both teams scoring

New Betfair customers can back both teams to score when Liverpool take on Man City in the Premier League this weekend and enjoy odds of 50/1 if the North West giants both find the back of the net

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2 h. ago Clever coffee table with hidden storage has almost 5,000 five

Storage and functionality in one is a real bonus and this table gives you both, with the added benefit of it looking really elegant too.

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3 h. ago Decision to release man accused of axe murder and eating victim’s brain branded ‘outrageous’ by lawmakers

Tyree Smith told his cousin that he ate part of his alleged victim’s brain and an eyeball

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3 h. ago Fortnum and Mason launches two luxury hampers filled with treats for Mother's Day

Spoil the special person in your life with one (or both) of these luxurious bundles

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4 h. ago The two amazing Welsh restaurants stunning TV stars and celebrity chefs

Matsudai Ramen and Asador 44, renowned eateries both based in Cardiff, have been receiving heaps of praises both on and off the screen

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4 h. ago Decision to release accused axe murderer who ate victim’s brain branded ‘outrageous’ by lawmakers

Tyree Smith told his cousin that he ate part of his alleged victim’s brain and an eyeball

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5 h. ago Live M56 traffic updates tonight as 'incident' leaves motorway blocked

The carriageway is reported to be blocked in both directions

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8 h. ago Inspired Dmitry Bivol avenges loss to Artur Beterbiev in undisputed title thriller

Bivol took the undisputed light-heavyweight belts from Beterbiev, after the latter won a narrow decision in their first fight

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9 h. ago Watch out for the bare Botticellis! In the craziest trigger warning yet, students are told they'll encounter 'images of nudity' in two of the Italian master's greatest works

The University of Roehampton warned undergraduates taking a module on medieval and Renaissance gods and heroes they will find 'images of nudity' in The Birth of Venus.

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10 h. ago Drivers horrified as M4 and M48 closed after 'human remains' found on motorway

The M4 and M48 motorways have been closed in both directions after police received reports of a body being found on the carriageway and the incident has caused widespread disruption for drivers

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10 h. ago Minister dismisses call to award wartime SAS hero Paddy Mayne a posthumous Victoria Cross

Defence minister Lord Coaker has rejected appeals to reverse a decision to deny Britain's highest gallantry award to Lieutenant-Colonel Blair 'Paddy' Mayne (pictured).

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10 h. ago Major motorway closed by police after body is discovered on carriageway

Both the M4 and the M48 have this evening been closed in both directions after police found a body on the carriageway.

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10 h. ago Scotland’s Gregor Townsend questions England’s crucial penalty decision

‘I just don’t know how that’s a penalty,’ says head coachSteve Borthwick: ‘They found a way to win the game’Scotland’s coaches and players believe two key officiating decisions potentially denied them another historic Calcutta Cup victory. Gregor Townsend feels his team were unlucky to concede the crucial second-half penalty kicked by Fin Smith that ultimately proved decisive and doubts have also been raised over the solitary English try, scored by Tommy Freeman.Townsend was particularly unhappy about the crucial penalty given against Rory Darge and Tom Jordan for lifting Ben Curry out of a ruck. “I’m going to go through the game two or three times to see whether we could have got better decisions,” said Townsend, the head coach. “I did feel the decision that counted against us for the winning three points where we cleared someone out of the ruck I just don’t know how that’s a penalty. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago GOP condemns ‘outrageous’ decision to release accused axe murderer who ate victim’s brain

Tyree Smith told his cousin that he ate part of him alleged victim’s brain and an eyeball

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11 h. ago Scotland: Gregor Townsend reveals if Finn Russell will stay as goal

Fly-half botched a trio of conversions in one-point loss as Calcutta Cup slipped out of Scottish hands

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