54 m. ago Donald Trump refuses to call war criminal Vladimir Putin a dictator despite branding Zelensky same

Asked in the Oval Office if he would characterise Vladimir Putin as a 'dictator', Donald Trump said: 'I don't use those words lightly' - despite branding President Volodymyr Zelensky the same

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67 m. ago ANDREW NEIL: A new age has begun. And, if he has the vision, Starmer can make his mark by leading the rearming of Europe...

We are at a historic watershed in the transatlantic alliance which has protected Europe so well these past 80 years since our continent emerged from the ashes of World War II.

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68 m. ago The quest to extend human life is not new – it’s fraught with moral peril

It comes down to quality versus quantity, says Richard Gunderman

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80 m. ago 6 burning Rangers issues that Barry Ferguson must tackle from Tavernier captaincy to absent 'Scottish core'

The Ibrox icon will have plenty of work to do following his emotional homecoming

Events

84 m. ago Pope Francis health: Vatican issues update as doctors remain on alert

The Vatican's evening bulletin was more upbeat than in recent days stating the 88-year-old Francis, suffering from pneumonia in both lungs, hadn't had any more respiratory crises.

Society

1 hour ago The Latest: Federal workers face mass confusion as Musk’s deadline to list accomplishments looms

Confusion and chaos loom as hundreds of thousands of federal employees begin their workweek Monday facing a deadline from President Donald Trump’s cost-cutting chief, Elon Musk, to explain their recent accomplishments or risk losing their jobs

Events

1 hour ago EastEnders Ian Beale actor Adam Woodyatt achieves 'personal best' in health update

Adam has been focusing on his health through running in recent years

Politics

1 hour ago Ukraine hopes to ‘finish war this year’, says Zelenskyy as US abstains from UN resolution – live

Ukraine president addresses leaders of G7 countries on third anniversary of war as UN meets in New YorkThe EU’s top diplomat Kaja Kallas earlier said that she would be travelling to the US tomorrow to meet with US secretary of state Marco Rubio, adding that what she called the “Russian narrative” is “strongly represented” in comments being made by the second Donald Trump administration.She told reporters “I think it’s good that we have as many interactions with the new administration in US as possible. I’m also travelling tomorrow to the US to meet Marco Rubio and others there to discuss these issues, because it’s extremely important.” Continue reading...

Events

1 hour ago Putin must be forced into concessions on Ukraine, Starmer tells world leaders on third anniversary of conflict

PM says UK will help Ukraine achieve ‘a just and lasting peace’

Politics

2 h. ago ANDREW NEIL: A new age of geopolitics has begun. As Trump threatens to turn his back on Europe, will Starmer and EU leaders become masters of their own destinies

We are at a historic watershed in the transatlantic alliance which has protected Europe so well these past 80 years since our continent emerged from the ashes of World War II.

Politics

2 h. ago Meghan Markle’s lifestyle products won’t be in stores till ‘months’ after Netflix launch in latest snag

The Duchess of Sussex recently responded to claims that As Ever’s logo copied a Mallorcan town’s coat of arms

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2 h. ago Huge Manchester Therme water resort update issued as costs rise to £400million

Bosses have an issued an update to explain where they're up to on creating the massive 28-acre wellness resort next to the Trafford Centre

Economics

2 h. ago The companies HMRC say may contact you in coming months amid 'scam' update

HMRC is contacting people throughout the coming months and has issued advice on how to check if you're actually being called by them or if you're receiving a scam call.

Politics

2 h. ago Watch live: Trump hosts Macron at White House for Ukraine talks on third anniversary of Russia’s invasion

Watch live as Donald Trump hosts Emmanuel Macron at the White House on Monday, 24 February, to discuss ending Russia’s war on Ukraine and the future of U.S. relations with Europe.

Politics

2 h. ago Watch live: David Lammy announces new Russia sanctions on third anniversary of Ukraine invasion

Watch live as foreign secretary David Lammy is expected to announce new sanctions against Russia on the third anniversary of Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine on Monday, 24 February.

Events

2 h. ago The 1975 'can't be individually responsible' for gig closure after Matty kissed bandmate

The 1975 were performing at The Good Vibes Festival in Malaysia when Matty Healy turned to his bandmate Ross MacDonald as the pair kissed each other

Politics

2 h. ago UN assembly condemns Russia’s Ukraine invasion despite US opposition

Vote came shortly after G7 leaders failed to agree on a joint statement condemning Russia’s war

Events

2 h. ago 'Football fraudster' who featured in Netflix documentary back behind bars

Medi Abalimba scammed thousands of pounds from his victims after posing as a Premier League footballer

Politics

2 h. ago Trump meets Macron; Musk downplays ultimatum given to federal workers: Live updates

The French president told The Independent that Trump had been ‘very friendly, as always,’ despite not greeting him upon arrival at the White House

Politics

3 h. ago Zelenskyy says Kyiv and US working ‘productively’ on economic deal as UN holds meeting on Ukraine

Ukraine president addresses leaders of G7 countries via video on third anniversary of war as UN meets in New YorkThe EU’s top diplomat Kaja Kallas earlier said that she would be travelling to the US tomorrow to meet with US secretary of state Marco Rubio, adding that what she called the “Russian narrative” is “strongly represented” in comments being made by the second Donald Trump administration.She told reporters “I think it’s good that we have as many interactions with the new administration in US as possible. I’m also travelling tomorrow to the US to meet Marco Rubio and others there to discuss these issues, because it’s extremely important.” Continue reading...

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