19 m. ago Vile text messages from Young Republican group chat are exposed — with epithets, racism and Hitler praise the norm

The Telegram messages laid bare how those who represent the future of the GOP talk behind closed doors

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25 m. ago Gaza ceasefire live: Israel says one of the bodies handed over by Hamas is not a hostage amid reports vital aid crossing to reopen

Israel previously said the flow of aid would be cut by half and Rafah crossing would not open as planned due to delay in returning bodies of hostagesIsrael limits aid into Gaza in dispute over hostages’ remainsThe Israeli military said on Wednesday that one of the bodies handed over by Hamas the previous day as part of the ceasefire deal is not that of one of the hostages who was held in Gaza. Four bodies were handed over by Hamas on Tuesday to ease pressure on the fragile ceasefire, after the first four on Monday – when the last 20 living hostages were released. The military said that “following the completion of examinations at the National Institute of Forensic Medicine, the fourth body handed over to Israel by Hamas does not match any of the hostages”.In the north of the territory, as Israeli forces withdrew from Gaza City, the Hamas government’s black-masked armed police resumed street patrols, reports Agence France-Presse (AFP).Our message is clear: There will be no place for ...

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25 m. ago Arsenal told they have player like Lamine Yamal who is 'going to be world

Arsenal youngster Max Dowman has been compared to Barcelona superstar Lamine Yamal by his team-mate Cristhian Mosquera

Sport

26 m. ago It’s taken only 24 hours, but Trump’s fairytale of peace in the Middle East seems doomed

As the ceasefire teeters after only a day, the region looks set to remain trapped in a dystopian, ever-violent Groundhog Day, writes chief international correspondent Bel Trew

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31 m. ago Israel says one of four bodies returned by Hamas is not a hostage

Hamas has now handed over eight bodies after agreeing to return all of the dead hostages as part of Donald Trump's ceasefire deal

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31 m. ago Israel says body returned by Hamas is not a hostage as fears over fragile ceasefire grow

Identity of fourth body in hostage handover remains unknown as Netanyahu demands Hamas fulfills terms of ceasefire deal

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33 m. ago The government shutdown is putting a renewed spotlight on the cracks in the US aviation system

The U.S. government shutdown’s strain on the aviation system is starting to show

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36 m. ago Gaza latest: Israel says body returned by Hamas is not a hostage after closing Rafah Crossing to aid

Hamas returns four more bodies of deceased hostages after Israel threatens aid cuts

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42 m. ago The incredible cost to follow England at the World Cup: Fans face £2,400 bill JUST for tickets amid Oasis

The first batch of tickets for the 2026 tournament went on sale two weeks ago, and according to reports, prices have rocketed compared with the last edition in Qatar.

Economics

44 m. ago Coleen Nolan, 60, quips 'I'm raging like a b**** on heat' after rare hormone reaction

EXCLUSIVE: Loose Women legend Coleen Nolan is feeling frisky thanks to a rare menopause twist, joking she’s "raging like an 18-year-old” and loving the unexpected boost

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48 m. ago ‘I’m all for instilling more playfulness’: the unusual musical world of Stephen Prina

The uniquely irreverent artist, whose work includes everyone from Mozart to Sonic Youth, has a career retrospective at the Museum of Modern ArtOn a recent Friday night in the vast atrium space of the Museum of Modern Art in New York, six string players took their place in a semi-circle and began performing the first movement of one of Mozart’s most sanctified sonatas. For the first five minutes or so, the musicians played his String Quartet No 15 in D Minor exactly as it was written until, suddenly, the conductor began acting like the host of a bingo game by throwing a six-sided die, with each side representing a particular player.“Two,” the conductor cried, before pointing at the second violinist, who immediately stopped what she was performing and began to play her part in the piece back from the start, while the others soldiered on through the score. “Four,” the conductor called after his next toss, pointing at the cellist who, likewise, went back to the beginning of his part, in...

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48 m. ago Graham Potter lines up Viktor Gyokeres reunion in first job after West Ham sacking

Sweden sacked Jon Dahl Tomasson following a poor start to 2026 World Cup qualification

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51 m. ago Adolescence star Stephen Graham launches global project asking fathers to write to their sons

The Emmy-winning actor will work with psychologist Orly Klein to compile the letters into a book exploring masculinity and the challenges facing boys todayStephen Graham, the Emmy-winning actor best known for Netflix hit Adolescence, has launched a new project asking fathers to write letters to their sons about what it means to be a man, to form a book about masculinity.The project invites fathers around the world to write personal letters to their sons, reflecting on their experiences of fatherhood. Graham will work with psychology lecturer Orly Klein to compile Letters to Our Sons, a book due to be published by Bloomsbury next October.To submit a letter, visit letterstooursons.co.uk Continue reading...

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51 m. ago ‘Catholicism is reinventing itself’: Brazilians waking at 4am to stream prayers

Habit of rising early for livestreams growing rapidly, suggesting Brazil is testing ground for religious influencersPsychologist Cláudia Rodrigues de Oliveira Barbosa, 54, needs to be at work by 7.40am, but she wakes up at 3.40am – not because she has a lengthy commute, but to watch a “dawn prayer” livestream on YouTube.She is one of the millions of Brazilians who tune in to the 4am sermons of Catholic friar Gilson da Silva Pupo Azevedo, 38, known as Frei Gilson, who has recently averaged an impressive 2m daily views for each video. Continue reading...

Politics

52 m. ago Scottish Olympic hero retires at 28 after moment of realisation

Tokyo and Paris medallist calls time on cycling career

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53 m. ago Donald Trump threatens to move World Cup games and Olympics in 'bad job' vow

Donald Trump has threatened to move World Cup games away from designated host cities and strip LA of the 2028 Olympics in a 'bad job' vow

Politics

63 m. ago Arsenal star Bukayo Saka shares brilliant exchange with England team

Bukayo Saka was in a good mood after England's 5-0 win over Latvia on Tuesday night as the Arsenal star helped the Three Lions secure their spot at the World Cup

Politics

67 m. ago German retirees who continue working set to earn €2,000 a month tax

Active pension scheme expected to start in January is part of chancellor’s ‘autumn of reforms’ to tackle economic stagnationGermans who continue in the labour market beyond retirement age will be able to earn up to €2,000 (£1,750) a month tax-free on top of their pension under a scheme aimed at boosting economic growth and labour force participation rates.The “Aktivrente”, or active pension scheme, due to come into force in January, was promised on the campaign trail by the chancellor, Friedrich Merz, before he came into office five months ago. Continue reading...

Economics

76 m. ago Vanity Fair Editor Olivia Nuzzi to release book next year addressing secret ‘relationship’ with married RFK Jr: report

A source claimed that Nuzzi ‘bombarded’ Kennedy with ‘pornographic’ images, but she claims he said that he wanted to ‘impregnate’ her

Society

79 m. ago John Stones says England building ‘something special’ after reaching World Cup

Thomas Tuchel’s team secured their place at next summer’s World Cup with a 5-0 win over Latvia.

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