98 m. ago US’s Rubio shrugs off market falls at Nato press conference – Europe live

US secretary of state says ‘markets will adjust’ during press conference following Nato summit in BrusselsAsked further about Ukraine, Rutte lists a number of projects by Nato member states, including Poland, Denmark, and the Czech Republic.He says that “the shortest answer” to question on safety guarantees is to adopt measures that make sure that “Putin will never, ever try again to get one square kilometer or one square mile of Ukraine in the future, that he knows that there is a deterrence and a defence by which Ukraine can never be attacked in the future.” Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Marine Le Pen is 'guilty as hell' and deserves election ban, journalist Anne

The ban has posed uncomfortable questions about France's democracy, with US President Donald Trump piling on pressure by echoing the slogan 'Le Pen must be freed'.

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2 h. ago Mark Rutte says US tariffs do not violate Nato commitments on ‘eliminating conflict in international economic policies’ – Europe live

Nato secretary general says ‘we have seen many examples of fights over tariffs in the past’ when pressed on US tariffsAsked further about Ukraine, Rutte lists a number of projects by Nato member states, including Poland, Denmark, and the Czech Republic.He says that “the shortest answer” to question on safety guarantees is to adopt measures that make sure that “Putin will never, ever try again to get one square kilometer or one square mile of Ukraine in the future, that he knows that there is a deterrence and a defence by which Ukraine can never be attacked in the future.” Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Starmer says history with Barbados ‘long and rich’ as island’s PM visits UK

The Prime Minister met Mia Mottley on the steps of No 10 on Friday morning.

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5 h. ago Trump offers backing for Marine Le Pen ahead of rally in Paris to show support for convicted politician – Europe live

US president attacks French judiciary as frustration grows in France with Trump’s policies; part of French left prepares counter demonstration in ParisSomewhere between ecstatic posts about the effect of tariffs – leaving markets in turmoil with losses in trillions of dollars and about $5m Trump golden card for wealthy immigrants looking to move to the US Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Donald Trump demands France 'Free Marine Le Pen' and brands her presidential election ban a 'witch hunt'

Marine Le Pen, 56, was convicted of creating fake jobs at the EU parliament and taking advantage of expenses to employ assistants actually working for her party.

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7 h. ago Man to walk from Romford to Ghana to ensure his fiancee’s memory ‘lives on’

Daniel Forrester will be walking with his fiancee’s ashes from Romford to her hometown in Ghana.

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9 h. ago Josh Barrie On the Sauce at the Red Lion: May the Royals' local boozer soldier on

The Red Lion has a carpet near unrivalled, says Josh Barrie — it must have swallowed more beer than Andre the Giant on a long-haul flight

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22 h. ago Trump ordered to pay more than £625,000 costs over sex dossier legal claim

The US president unsuccessfully sued Orbis Business Intelligence over allegations included in the so-called Steele dossier.

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24 h. ago Gary Lineker says he ‘always wanted to go into media’ as he reveals new podcast

The broadcaster and former footballer said he ‘hated training’ and never foresaw a career in coaching.

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26 h. ago Arts education is a right, not a privilege: this is a national emergency

Arts education in London is lagging way behind cities like Ontario, and represents a dangerous blind spot that hampers the development of young people, says Devyani Saltzman, Barbican’s Director for Arts

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28 h. ago Germany could BAN AfD candidates from running for office under proposed new rules

The law would block those with 'multiple convictions of inciting to hatred' from standing in elections, according to a draft agreement between the parties seen by German newspaper Die Welt.

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31 h. ago Lucy Letby barrister to hand over ‘fresh’ evidence to Criminal Cases Review Commission

Lucy Letby, 35, from Hereford, is serving 15 whole-life orders after she was convicted across two trials at Manchester Crown Court

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39 h. ago Barcelona vs Real Madrid: Copa del Rey final prediction, date, kick

Huge Copa del Rey final is on the horizon

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39 h. ago It’s unfair to blame Liverpool for being the best team: that's how you win titles | Barney Ronay

It has been an odd, slow bicycle race of a season, but this is hardly the fault of Arne Slot’s impressive league leadersThere was an extraordinary moment in the seconds after Diogo Jota had scored the only goal of this Merseyside derby, as the home supporters seethed and writhed, bodies tumbling, a wave of noise barrelling around the Anfield stands.At which point a lone middle-aged man could be seen emerging from the seats, waving his fists in the direction of what must have been the fourth official, making wild but oddly precise spectacles gestures with his fingers, all the while being hurled back by the combined efforts of three men in orange jackets. Continue reading...

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39 h. ago Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona LIVE: Copa del Rey match result, latest updates and reaction after cup semi

Real Madrid await the winners of tonight’s Copa del Rey semi-final second leg

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41 h. ago Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona LIVE: Copa del Rey match stream, latest score and goal updates today

Real Madrid await the winners of tonight’s Copa del Rey semi-final second leg

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42 h. ago Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona LIVE: Copa del Rey match stream, latest score and goal updates

Real Madrid await the winners of tonight’s Copa del Rey semi-final second leg

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43 h. ago Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona lineups: Starting XIs, confirmed team news, injury latest for Copa del Rey today

Raphinha returns for Barca while Diego Simeone makes several huge selection decisions

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44 h. ago Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona LIVE: Copa del Rey match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction

Real Madrid await the winners of tonight’s Copa del Rey semi-final second leg

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