43 m. ago Mikel Arteta sent bleak warning over Arsenal future after latest title blow

Mikel Arteta and Arsenal are once again set to miss out on the Premier League title, with the Gunners boss now being warned his future as manager is under threat

Events

46 m. ago Apple cheers Trump with $500bn US investment plan; UK defence firm Chemring ‘targeted’ by private equity firm – business live

One of the world’s largest private equity investors has made an approach to buy Chemring, the FTSE 250 defence group, Sky News reportsGerman election live: Merz says priority is to make Europe independent from US on defence as coalition talks to beginShares in some European weapons makers are rising in early trading too.German tank maker Rheinmetall jumped 3% at the start of trading, while in London BAE Systems are up 1.7%.‘’A dose of more certainty has been injected into European politics, with the Germany’s Conservatives winning the elections. It comes at a crucial time for the continent. Three years on from the invasion of Ukraine, high stakes deal making between the US and Russia continues, Ukraine is out in the cold and the outcome will have huge implications for security in Europe.There is a dawning realisation that European nations will have to pull together and present a more united deterrent force, and Friedrich Merz, the CDU leader, is reading from that script. He has pled...

Economics

51 m. ago Starmer fails to rule out Russia’s return to the G7 on anniversary of Ukraine invasion

Security minister Dan Jarvis was pressed on whether Russia should be allowed to return to the international forum of countries, saying that it is ‘a matter to be discussed with international allies’

Events

54 m. ago Downing Street slaps down suggestions Russia rejoining G7 is up for discussion

Security minister Dan Jarvis appeared to suggest there could be a path back into the forum for Russia as part of Ukraine peace talks.

Politics

54 m. ago US and Ukraine 'very close' to signing minerals deal: Kyiv minister says 'nearly all' details of pact with Trump are finalised as Boris Johnson hails chance to secure future

Kyiv's deputy PM said 'nearly all' the details of a pact were now settled after weeks of bitter wrangling between Volodymyr Zelensky and Donald Trump .

Politics

65 m. ago Germany: Merz says migration, foreign relations and security key but warns of rise of far right after CDU/CSU election success – live

Most likely next German chancellor says his party has mandate to govern and intends to form new government by EasterGerman election 2025: results in fullGuten Morgen aus Berlin,In November 2019, Freidrich Merz joined a conference of German students at Harvard.From our point of view it can get going very, very quickly. We should hold the first talks this week already, in the coming days.My impression is that there are many people in the SPD who also see that we can and should do something together, and then we will find compromises. Continue reading...

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71 m. ago Trial starts for man accused of opening fire on July 4 Chicago

‘Anything could happen’ as Robert Crimo III faces 21 counts of first-degree murder

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75 m. ago Liverpool: Virgil van Dijk wants 'horrible' Anfield to help secure Premier League title over Arsenal

Liverpool could seal Premier League title at home to Arsenal in May

Politics

80 m. ago Mansion owner builds massive metal gates and hires security guards as he goes to war with locals over path through his land

Villagers in Cwmparc, near Treorchy in Wales, gathered in numbers to protest against the new resident who moved in and quickly set about blocking the accessible walking path.

Events

92 m. ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Tasha Ghouri hints at future amid 'perfect' day after Andrew Le Page backlash

It comes after the Strictly star had to speak out on the end of her relationship with her Love Island beau

Politics

2 h. ago As trial over parade massacre begins, suspect’s erratic behavior raises questions

‘Anything could happen’ as Robert Crimo III faces 21 counts of first-degree murder

Events

2 h. ago How do Junior ISAs work and which offer the best rates for 2025?

Opening accounts for your young family members could save on your own tax bill - and help to grow their wealth for the future

Politics

2 h. ago UK defence firm Chemring ‘targeted’ by private equity firm Bain Capital– business live

One of the world’s largest private equity investors has made an approach to buy Chemring, the FTSE 250 defence group, Sky News reportsGerman election live: Merz says priority is to make Europe independent from US on defence as coalition talks to beginShares in some European weapons makers are rising in early trading too.German tank maker Rheinmetall jumped 3% at the start of trading, while in London BAE Systems are up 1.7%.‘’A dose of more certainty has been injected into European politics, with the Germany’s Conservatives winning the elections. It comes at a crucial time for the continent. Three years on from the invasion of Ukraine, high stakes deal making between the US and Russia continues, Ukraine is out in the cold and the outcome will have huge implications for security in Europe.There is a dawning realisation that European nations will have to pull together and present a more united deterrent force, and Friedrich Merz, the CDU leader, is reading from that script. He has pled...

Economics

2 h. ago Voices: Regular tests, refresher courses, and age limits – Independent readers debate the future of road safety

While age-based restrictions divided readers, many supported stricter testing, including mandatory retesting, training, and regular eyesight checks

Politics

2 h. ago Anas Sarwar blasts Petroineos over Grangemouth job losses and accuses firm of 'intransigence'

A £200m investment will not prevent the loss of around 400 jobs at Scotland's last oil refinery.

Economics

2 h. ago Idaho Republican town hall meeting descends into chaos after private security guards forcibly remove heckling woman

Teresa Borrenpohl was dragged out of a County Republican Central Committee meeting by her wrists and ankles by three private security guards

Events

2 h. ago What would REALLY happen if Russia nuked Britain and the US. DEEP DIVE

Hurtling towards us at almost 2,000mph, five times faster than a jumbo jet, Britain and the US are about to be reduced to radiactive rubble by hundreds of Vladimir Putin's nuclear warheads.

Politics

2 h. ago Kootenai County town hall meeting in Idaho descends into chaos with unidentified men removing activist

Teresa Borrenpohl was dragged out of Coeur d'Alene High School by her wrists and ankles by three private security guards

Events

3 h. ago Minister fails to rule out Russia’s return to the G7 on anniversary of Ukraine invasion

Security minister Dan Jarvis was pressed on whether Russia should be allowed to return to the international forum of countries, saying that it is ‘a matter to be discussed with international allies’

Politics

3 h. ago Brian Leishman: Grangemouth funding commitment needs to be delivered 'at incredible pace' to save jobs

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has pledged £200 million to secure the future of Grangemouth.

Society