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France24 - Europe (30 minutes ago)

Combined overnight missile and drone attacks by Russia on Thursday killed at least nine people and injured 63 in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv, local emergency services said. The strikes were among the deadliest on the capital since Russia began its invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

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France24 - Europe (30 minutes ago)

In April 1945, as Nazi Germany is on the brink of defeat, the Swedish Red Cross launches the largest rescue operation of World War II. The mission – arranged in secret between a Swedish aristocrat and Adolf Hitler's right-hand man, SS chief Heinrich Himmler – ultimately saves 15,000 prisoners from Nazi camps. One of the destinations is...

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (35 minutes ago)

The government began to roll out its free breakfast club scheme this week as part of plans to help struggling families. But with predictions that child poverty could increase by the end of this parliament, how serious is Labour about tackling the problem? John Harris hears from a headteacher, and speaks to our political editor, Pippa Crerar...

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (35 minutes ago)

The condition is more excruciating than childbirth or gunshot wounds, but little understood. An online community of 'clusterheads' are self-experimenting with psilocybin – with promising resultsPeter was working late, watching two roulette tables in play at a London casino, when he felt something stir behind his right eye. It was just a shadow of...

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (35 minutes ago)

Videos tagged #ElectronicMusic attracted more than 13bn views worldwide last year, an increase of 45% on 2023It is another example of the parallel worlds in the music industry. The Gallagher brothers may be taking over the world's stadiums this summer, but over on TikTok users are moving to a different beat.Views of posts using electronic music as...

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (35 minutes ago)

With local election punishment looming, Conservative stress bubbled over after Jenrick's remarks about FarageSome veteran Conservatives are so convinced that Robert Jenrick, the ambitious shadow justice secretary, is intent on striking an election pact with Reform UK that they have nicknamed him "Nigel's chancellor”.The joke, however, gets to the...

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (35 minutes ago)

Belfast rappers criticised by US conservatives and Sharon Osbourne for the pro-Palestine and anti-Israel content of their set Irish-language rap group Kneecap have responded to criticism of statements they made about Israel during their Coachella performance on the weekend, saying that statements are "not aggressive” in comparison to Israel's...

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (35 minutes ago)

The aim in No 10 is to Make Brussels Boring Again and never say the words 'single market' or 'freedom of movement'Labour MPs urge Starmer to back youth mobility scheme amid EU trade resetTalk of veterinary agreements, "Canada-plus” and rules of origin are likely to give even the most hardened Westminster veteran terrifying flashbacks. There was...

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (35 minutes ago)

From remotely locking your phone to changing passwords, do this quickly to protect yourself and restore peace of mindSmartphones contain the entirety of our modern lives, from photos, messages and memories to credit cards, bank accounts and all life admin, so when one gets lost or stolen it can be far worse than the cost of the actual...

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (35 minutes ago)

More than 60 MPs sign letter calling for time-limited visas for 18- to 30-year-olds to travel freelyStarmer's realignment with Europe will be a low-key oneKeir Starmer is under pressure from more than 60 Labour MPs to allow thousands of young Europeans to live and work in the UK, a move seen as key to unlocking a more ambitious trade reset with...

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (35 minutes ago)

Victims include fans rushing to buy tickets at well over face value, data collected by Lloyds Banking Group suggestsOasis fans have collectively lost more than £2m to scams since tickets for its reunion tour went on sale last year, a major bank has estimated.Lloyds Banking Group based the calculation on the volume of fraud reports made by its own...

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (35 minutes ago)

RNID survey finds half of sign language users did not understand diagnoses – some terminal – or how their treatment workedDeaf patients face systemic discrimination when it comes to learning about their own health due to NHS failings, with some not understanding that they might have a terminal illness, according to a damning report.The study by...

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (35 minutes ago)

Stuart Semple is selling product for £10,000 (or £29.99 to fellow creatives) – but scientists say hue cannot be replicatedA British artist claims to have replicated in paint a colour that scientists say they discovered by having laser pulses fired into their eyes.Stuart Semple created his own version of the blue-green colour based on the US...

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (35 minutes ago)

Government is 'setting up conversations' as companies arrive in London for clean energy summit The UK is to woo global green investors, including those scared away from the US by the actions of Donald Trump, by offering cash and infrastructure improvements to encourage companies to set up manufacturing plants and supply chains.The government will...

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (35 minutes ago)

Investigation body also says medics are dying in car accidents while driving home after long shiftsNHS staff are so tired they are dying in car crashes and posing a major threat to patients, the service's safety watchdog will warn on Thursday.Fatigue among frontline personnel causing them to make mistakes is a "significant” risk to patients,...

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The Evening Standard - National (36 minutes ago)

Peter Kyle said he was watching TikTok's planned 10pm curfew for users under 16 'very carefully'.

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The Evening Standard - National (36 minutes ago)

Officers say 1,245 robberies across the transport network - around three a day - is a reduction of nearly 20 per cent

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The Evening Standard - National (36 minutes ago)

Huge crowds are expected on Thursday and Friday for the lying-in-state.

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The Evening Standard - National (36 minutes ago)

Boroughs plea for financial lifeline due to 'growing mismatch' between temporary accommodation costs and Government funding

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The Evening Standard - National (36 minutes ago)

Rescue workers hunt for bodies under rubble as Putin's forces launch deadly attack on Ukraine's capital

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The Evening Standard - National (36 minutes ago)

More than 60 Labour backbenchers have written to the Government

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The Evening Standard - National (36 minutes ago)

Demands for a public apology from the BBC were not met

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (An hour ago)

Working for Hope Not Hate, I infiltrated an extremist organisation, befriended its members and got to work investigating their political connectionsCharlie, the leader of a white nationalist group, leaned over the sticky pub table. He pointed a big finger at me and locked eyes. "You better not turn out to be an infiltrator for Hope Not Hate,” he...

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (An hour ago)

Labour sets out preferences as Commons standards committee looks at tightening rules on second jobsThe government has backed proposals to stop MPs taking second jobs they have been offered because of their role in parliament, and expressed concern that some paid media roles allow them to "monetise” their privileged positions.It set out its...

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The Evening Standard - National (An hour ago)

Huge crowds are expected on Thursday and Friday for the lying-in-state.

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The Evening Standard - National (An hour ago)

Peter Kyle said he was watching TikTok's planned 10pm curfew for users under 16 'very carefully'.

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The Financial Times - National (2 hours ago)

It will take almost a century to eradicate the radiation from the land and buildings, EDF has said

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The Financial Times - National (2 hours ago)

Prime minister and European Commission president expected to hold talks on sidelines of an energy summit in London

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The Financial Times - National (2 hours ago)

Countries including the US, South Korea and Nigeria offer hefty rewards to insiders who uncover wrongdoing. Could the UK finally join them? 

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (2 hours ago)

Researchers surprised at impact that even small differences in sleep make to adolescents' cognitive abilitiesTeenagers who go to bed earlier and sleep for longer than their peers tend to have sharper mental skills and score better on cognitive tests, researchers have said.A study of more than 3,000 adolescents showed that those who turned in...

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (2 hours ago)

The 86 concerts this summer will include anniversary celebrations of Shostakovich, Ravel and Boulez, a Traitors-themed Prom presented by Claudia Winkleman – and a record number of female conductorsThe BBC today announce its eight-week Proms season featuring 86 concerts in London, Bradford, Belfast, Bristol and Gateshead. A record number of female...

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (2 hours ago)

Emergency services clean up area after chemical reaction in gas tanker HGV sends orange plume into airEmergency services were called out to a chemical and gas leak from a lorry in Greater Manchester on Wednesday.Video footage circulating on social media showed a luminous vapour billowing from a gas tanker HGV in Oldham shortly after 3pm. Continue...

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (2 hours ago)

Raymond McCourt, 59, was reported missing from HMP Castle Huntly in Dundee at 5.30pm on TuesdayPolice have launched a manhunt after a convicted murderer escaped from an open prison in Scotland.Raymond McCourt, 59, was reported missing from HMP Castle Huntly in Dundee at 5.30pm on Tuesday. Continue reading...

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (2 hours ago)

Chancellor says UK is 'not going to rush a deal' and rejects new US demands on agricultural productsMarkets rise as Trump backtracks on China tariffs Reeves looks at ending zero tax regime for cheap importsRachel Reeves has dashed hopes of an early breakthrough in trade talks with the Trump administration, stressing that the UK is "not going to...

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Politico - Europe (3 hours ago)

– Finales Angebot: Wie Trump die Ukraine und Europa erneut vor den Kopf stößt, ob die Amerikaner wirklich aus Verhandlungen aussteigen und sich zurückziehen würden und wie Europas Alternativplan für einen Frieden aussieht, besprechen Gordon Repinski und Hans von der Burchard. – Die drei Probleme der SPD: Der Koalitionsvertrag wird von der...

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Politico - Europe (3 hours ago)

As Catholics gather in Rome to mourn Pope Francis, those hoping to succeed him are preparing to engage in one of the world's oldest and most intriguing electoral contests. This week's guest knows the inner workings of the Vatican and the key players involved as cardinals gather for the next conclave. Host Anne McElvoy talks […]

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Politico - Europe (3 hours ago)

Pour la première fois depuis 2020, le nombre d'actions de lobbying déclarées est inférieur à l'année précédente.

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The Evening Standard - National (3 hours ago)

Organisers said the aim of the rally is to show solidarity with transgender people.

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Politico - Europe (3 hours ago)

From Austria to Spain, not a single wine tested came back clean, exposing the reach of ultra-persistent chemicals in Europe's food chain.

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Politico - Europe (3 hours ago)

But the Fund gives its implicit backing to Chancellor Rachel Reeves' plans to stabilize U.K. public finances.

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Politico - Europe (3 hours ago)

Rome outwardly says it can easily reach politically unpopular defense spending targets without cutting vital services.

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Politico - Europe (4 hours ago)

Athens has 13 open cases into alleged human rights violations involving migrants, the single largest number of incidents across the bloc.

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Politico - Europe (4 hours ago)

Authoritarians' early popularity can delay resistance — but that's when the real damage gets done.

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Politico - Europe (4 hours ago)

Reza Pahlavi, the son of the last shah, tells POLITICO the West must create a "strike fund” to support civil resistance and paralyze the government.

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Politico - Europe (4 hours ago)

Local elections pose a steep test for the Conservative leadership of Kemi Badenoch, despite wide disapproval of the Labour government.

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Politico - Europe (4 hours ago)

The tech giant was hit by another European fine. It's just the latest chapter in the battle over digital regulation ― and maybe a whole lot more.

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Politico - Europe (4 hours ago)

In the weeks before his death, Francis repeated a decade-old plea for a break from both Trumpian greed and the left's economic rationalism.

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Politico - Europe (4 hours ago)

EU executive bans meetings with Huawei-linked groups following bribery scandal.

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The Evening Standard - National (4 hours ago)

Anne will also deliver a message from the King during her visit to north-west Turkey on the 110th anniversary of the ill-fated campaign.

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The Evening Standard - National (4 hours ago)

Leah Harrison, from Darlington, was on an organised residential trip when she died last May.

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The Evening Standard - National (4 hours ago)

The Independent Office for Police Conduct has asked for a public apology from the BBC.

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Deutsche Welle - Europe (5 hours ago)

Following his death on Monday, Pope Francis' body has been taken to lie in state at St Peter's. Mourners will be able to view his body for three days before his funeral.

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Politico - Europe (6 hours ago)

The debate pits Steve Witkoff against State Department and U.S. energy export proponents.

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The Evening Standard - National (6 hours ago)

One person has gone from being highly allergic to peanuts to eating four a day.

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The Evening Standard - National (6 hours ago)

A survey of 2,010 UK adults found the NHS was among the top concerns for the public.

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The Evening Standard - National (6 hours ago)

Huge crowds are expected on Thursday and Friday for the lying-in-state.

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The Evening Standard - National (6 hours ago)

Too many Londoners do not feel 'meaningfully involved' in high street regeneration schemes, London Assembly warns

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The Evening Standard - National (6 hours ago)

Boroughs plea for financial lifeline due to 'growing mismatch' between temporary accommodation costs and Government funding

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The Evening Standard - National (6 hours ago)

Talks between the UK, France, Germany, the US and Ukraine were downgraded after US secretary of state Marco Rubio failed to attend.

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Deutsche Welle - Europe (7 hours ago)

The European Union is presenting itself as a safe destination for academics facing funding cuts in the US as it tries to attract top talent with higher grants and freedom for research.

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (7 hours ago)

Ed Miliband's looming decision on electricity market changes could mean regional bill disparities for householdsBritain's most senior government ministers could soon be drawn into a deepening row over plans to charge some households higher electricity bills than others, as Ed Miliband prepares to decide on sweeping energy reforms.The energy...

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (7 hours ago)

Chancellor reviewing rule that lets foreign retailers such as Amazon and Shein pay no duty on items costing under £135Markets rise as Trump backtracks on China tariffs and firing Fed chairRachel Reeves dashes hopes of early breakthrough in UK-US trade dealRachel Reeves is to review the tax regime for imports of low-value goods in an effort to...

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (7 hours ago)

Under the plan, those who flout the prohibition could face a maximum fine of £1,000A party of party poopers? Or defenders of the "quiet majority”? Either way, the Liberal Democrats are redefining "political battlebus” by proposing a ban on people playing music and videos out loud on their phones on public transport.Under the plan, those who...

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The Evening Standard - National (7 hours ago)

Raymond McCourt, 59, was reported missing from HMP Castle Huntly.

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The Evening Standard - National (8 hours ago)

Event Director Hugh Brasher also confirmed transgender women will be allowed to run as females despite Supreme Court ruling

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The Evening Standard - National (8 hours ago)

The EU has pushed for such a scheme in talks with the UK.

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The Evening Standard - National (8 hours ago)

The Duchess of Sussex said she hoped she would get back home to her son before the tooth comes out.

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The Evening Standard - National (8 hours ago)

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will join sailors and other personnel on HMS Prince of Wales.

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The Evening Standard - National (8 hours ago)

The Liberal Democrats say that local authorities could impose rules banning music on buses by strengthening existing antisocial behaviour laws.

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The Evening Standard - National (8 hours ago)

Britain's best-known transgender athlete believes the legal judgement by Britain's top judges will stoke 'vitriol' among the trans community

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Politico - Europe (8 hours ago)

The tech mogul's public pullback will come as relief to some Cabinet officials.

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The Financial Times - National (8 hours ago)

The HyNet North West industrial cluster will be confirmed at a two-day energy security summit in London

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (9 hours ago)

Spokesperson for Tory leader says she agrees with colleague that 'we need to bring centre-right voters together'. This blog is closedRosie Duffield, the independent MP who left Labour after the election in part because she felt her gender critical views made her unwelcome in the party (although her resignation letter focused on welfare issues), has...

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Euronews - Europe (9 hours ago)

Jordan is a close Western ally that has long been seen as a bastion of stability in the often volatile Middle East.

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The Evening Standard - National (9 hours ago)

The First Minister said only that the issue had been 'settled' by the Supreme Court and he accepts its judgment.

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The Evening Standard - National (9 hours ago)

In an audio recording, shadow justice secretary Robert Jenrick could be heard saying he wanted 'the fight to be united' against Labour.

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The Evening Standard - National (9 hours ago)

The discovery on remains found in York highlight how humans fighting large cats was entertainment on the edge of the Roman empire.

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France24 - Europe (10 hours ago)

US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance warned Wednesday that Washington might give up on peace talks if Russia and Ukraine fail to reach a deal as negotiations in London at the foreign ministry level were downgraded after deadly Russian strikes in Ukraine. 

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France24 - Europe (10 hours ago)

The Vatican has announced nine days of mourning for Pope Francis to begin following his funeral on Saturday. Almost 20,000 people have already paid their last respects to the late pontiff as he lies in state at St. Peter's Basilica, the Vatican said on Wednesday. Read our blog to see how the day's events unfolded.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (10 hours ago)

Refugees would be allowed to travel home if the visit can prepare them for a later permanent return, as per an Interior Ministry proposal. Currently, a visit to one's home country can have their refugee status revoked.

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Channel 4 News - National (10 hours ago)

The Chancellor Rachel Reeves is in Washington to continue negotiations with the US Treasury Secretary - with the administration shifting away from its recent tough language on tariffs, China and the independence of the Federal Reserve. She'll also attend the IMF Spring meeting.

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Channel 4 News - National (10 hours ago)

The Chancellor Rachel Reeves has refused to put a time frame on striking a Trade deal with the White House.

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Channel 4 News - National (10 hours ago)

A former police firearms officer who ran a paddleboarding company has been jailed for more than 10 years after four people drowned during a journey she oversaw on a swollen southwest Wales river.

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The Financial Times - National (10 hours ago)

Bank of England governor signals that central bank is likely to cut UK interest rates next month in response to uncertainty

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (10 hours ago)

The Guardian's picture editors select photographs from around the world Continue reading...

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Euronews - Europe (10 hours ago)

While senior ministers and Indian officials have not yet provided details of the attack a large section of Indian media blamed Pakistan without citing evidence.

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Euronews - Europe (10 hours ago)

Der Streit um die Rückkehr von syrischen Flüchtlingen geht weiter. Das bayerische Innenministerium und das Bundesinnenministerium sind sich nicht einig.

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The Evening Standard - National (10 hours ago)

Ministers insist that forthcoming amendments to flagship planning reforms will protect community input and boost the economy.

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The Evening Standard - National (10 hours ago)

Chancellor expected to meet US Treasury secretary Scott Bessent on Friday in an attempt to make progress on negotiations for a UK-US economic deal

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The Evening Standard - National (10 hours ago)

EXCLUSIVE: Lawyers for the Labour MP decry allegations by Bangladeshi authorities she received land illegally from deposed PM and aunt as 'false and vexatious'

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The Evening Standard - National (10 hours ago)

Throughout the day people filed past the coffin, some blessing themselves with the sign of the cross or pausing briefly in prayer.

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The Evening Standard - National (10 hours ago)

Baroness Fox of Buckley said banana and strawberry vapes 'worked a treat' when she stopped 'chain smoking'.

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The Evening Standard - National (10 hours ago)

The US president was speaking after efforts in London to broker peace led by Foreign Secretary David Lammy were downgraded to technical talks.

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The Evening Standard - National (10 hours ago)

Yvette Cooper spoke at a ceremony for Yom HaShoah, an annual day for the Jewish community to reflect on the six million Jews murdered by the Nazis.

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The Evening Standard - National (10 hours ago)

The gender-critical MP resigned from Labour last September after being widely accused within her own ranks of transphobia

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The Evening Standard - National (10 hours ago)

Italian police manning crowd control and checking bags at various points en route to St Peter's Square.

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The Financial Times - National (11 hours ago)

Review part of package of measures aimed at guarding against Chinese products being diverted to Britain

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The Financial Times - National (11 hours ago)

Chancellor says a deal 'can be done' with Washington but insists Britain will not lower food or auto standards

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The Evening Standard - National (12 hours ago)

A 22-year-old woman was seriously injured and, despite the efforts of paramedics, she was pronounced dead at the scene.

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The Evening Standard - National (12 hours ago)

Andrew Bailey said the central bank is currently 'working through' the implications of US President Donald Trump's tariff plans.

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The Evening Standard - National (12 hours ago)

Trump's deputy JD Vance had earlier given an ultimatum to Putin and Zelensky to say 'yes' to the Ukraine peace plan or the US would walk away from talks

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The Evening Standard - National (12 hours ago)

Environment spokesperson Tim Farron called for a new 'Blue Flag status' for rivers and chalk streams as part of a package to improve water quality.

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The Evening Standard - National (12 hours ago)

Rachel Reeves has travelled to the US capital for the International Monetary Fund's spring meetings of G7 and G20 finance ministers.

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (12 hours ago)

Six members of House of Lords also targeted as Moscow accuses UK of trying to 'demonise' it amid Ukraine warRussia has imposed sanctions on 15 UK MPs and six members of the House of Lords, banning them from the country over what it called "hostile statements and unfounded accusations” about Moscow.The Russian foreign affairs ministry published a...

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Politico - Europe (12 hours ago)

Trump suggested Ukraine did not try hard enough to get control of Russian-occupied Crimea, pressuring Zelenskyy on a peace deal to ”GET IT DONE.”

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Politico - Europe (13 hours ago)

The European Commission has been accused of dragging its feet to avoid inflaming Donald Trump's trade war.

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Politico - Europe (13 hours ago)

Ukrainian president is desperately trying to talk Russia and the U.S. into a ceasefire deal, but will need to convince MPs to sign off on it as well.

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Politico - Europe (13 hours ago)

Targeted MPs take the travel ban as a 'compliment' and say it shows their Ukraine advocacy 'got under Putin's skin.'

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The Evening Standard - National (13 hours ago)

The US president was speaking after efforts in London to broker peace led by Foreign Secretary David Lammy were downgraded to technical talks.

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The Evening Standard - National (13 hours ago)

Lord Stevens of Birmingham warned that there is 'no health benefit' if vape users become hooked on nicotine, when they have not previously smoked.

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The Evening Standard - National (13 hours ago)

Director of Inquest Deborah Coles said the change sets a dangerous precedent.

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The Evening Standard - National (13 hours ago)

Nerys Lloyd, 39, was sentenced to 10 years and six months at Swansea Crown Court on Wednesday.

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The Evening Standard - National (13 hours ago)

The duchess, along with her daughters Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, visited the the University College Hospital in London on Wednesday.

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The Evening Standard - National (13 hours ago)

Hollywood film producer used 'dream opportunities as weapons' to prey on the three accusers, court told

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The Evening Standard - National (13 hours ago)

A hat worn by Sam Claflin as Oswald Mosley on the BBC show is also among the items on offer.

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The Evening Standard - National (13 hours ago)

Nintendo's next-gen console is shaping up to be a blockbuster, with many gamers missing out on pre-orders as early demand outpaces supply

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The Evening Standard - National (13 hours ago)

But he is still more popular than Joe Biden, according to Ipsos survey

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The Evening Standard - National (13 hours ago)

The couple were married at Westminster Abbey on April 29 2011.

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The Evening Standard - National (13 hours ago)

US secretary of state Marco Rubio did not attend the talks in London but defence and foreign ministers from the UK and Ukraine met.

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The Evening Standard - National (13 hours ago)

The First Minister said only that the issue had been 'settled' by the Supreme Court and he accepts its judgment.

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The Evening Standard - National (13 hours ago)

The Russian foreign ministry announced on Wednesday that it was sanctioning six peers and 15 MPs.

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The Evening Standard - National (13 hours ago)

Finley Lintott-Warrillow hit a wall on a quiet residential road in Southampton after travelling at almost 90mph.

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Euronews - Europe (13 hours ago)

French President Emmanuel Macron's popularity at home has improved dramatically in recent weeks.

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Euronews - Europe (13 hours ago)

Thousands of followers including religious and political leaders from across the world are expected to attend the funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday.

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Euronews - Europe (13 hours ago)

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

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Euronews - Europe (13 hours ago)

The bells of St Peter's tolled on Wednesday as Pope Francis' body was transferred to St Peter's Basilica, beginning three days of public mourning.

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Politico - Europe (13 hours ago)

Lombard said he hoped the two sides could avert a trade war with "a win-win" solution.

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Politico - Europe (13 hours ago)

Ghent University is "concerned" about developments in American higher education.

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Politico - Europe (13 hours ago)

U.K. Chancellor Rachel Reeves is meeting her counterpart Scott Bessent in Washington this week.

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France24 - Europe (13 hours ago)

Pope Francis's body was transferred on Wednesday from the Saint Martha Chapel in the Vatican to Saint Peter's Basilica during an emotional procession attended by a massive crowd gathered in the Vatican's main square.

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France24 - Europe (13 hours ago)

The European Union on Wednesday fined Apple and Meta hundreds of millions of euros for violating the Digital Markets Act, accusing both tech giants of stifling competition and limiting user choice. The penalties mark a major push by EU regulators to rein in Big Tech and open markets to smaller rivals.

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (13 hours ago)

The UK prime minister urged MPs to 'lower the temperature' in the debate over trans rights, after the supreme court ruled that 'woman' in the Equality Act refers only to a biological woman. The leader of the opposition, Kemi Badenoch, challenged him to admit he was wrong about defining women and said this is about 'political courage'UK Politics...

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (13 hours ago)

London singer-songwriter picks up three nominations, with her collaborator Conor Dickinson earning two alongside Ghetts and RayeSinger-songwriter Lola Young tops the nominations for the 2025 Ivor Novello awards, which recognise the best in British and Irish songwriting and composition for the screen.She receives three nominations in her first year...

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (13 hours ago)

Jordan Wilkes, 29, had researched Southport attacks and had 69 files of videos focused on murders and child killingsA man with an interest in child murders, including the Southport killings, has been jailed for 30 years for stabbing a nine-year-old girl as she played outside his home.Jordan Wilkes, 29, attacked the girl in the stairwell of the...

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (13 hours ago)

Changes to housing bill would require Charles to pay same tax as everyone else on property he buys in Scotland Opposition politicians in Scotland have called for King Charles to lose his unique exemption from paying stamp duty on his property transactions.The Scottish Green party has tabled changes to a housing bill which would require the king to...

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (13 hours ago)

Rick Haythornthwaite said bank was indebted to public for £46bn rescue package that kept it afloat in 2008The chair of NatWest has thanked UK taxpayers for the bank's 2008 bailout weeks before the bank returns into private ownership, assuring shareholders that bosses had "fixed the issues of the past” and would not "open up floodgates of risk”...

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (13 hours ago)

Nerys Lloyd had pleaded guilty to gross negligence manslaughter over expedition in swollen River CleddauA former police officer has been jailed for 10 years and six months after leading a paddleboarding expedition on a rain-swollen river that ended in four people losing their lives.Nerys Lloyd, 39, pleaded guilty to four counts of gross negligence...

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (13 hours ago)

Shadow justice secretary says he wants parties to avoid competing against each other, but sources deny pactUK politics live – latest updatesRobert Jenrick has told a private meeting he will try to ensure that the Tories and Reform do not compete against each other at the next election, saying to do so would hand a second term to Keir Starmer.In...

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France24 - Europe (14 hours ago)

A 6.2-magnitude earthquake hit the Sea of Marmara near Istanbul on Wednesday, with its impact and that of multiple aftershocks forcing thousands out onto the streets in panic across Turkey's largest city. More than 150 people were injured in the initial shock and its aftermath.

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France24 - Europe (14 hours ago)

France and Madagascar unveiled a slate of major economic initiatives Wednesday, including a major hydroelectric dam project, during French President Emmanuel Macron's first official visit to the island nation. The visit – the first by a French president in 20 years – aims to reinforce bilateral ties and bolster France's strategic foothold in...

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France24 - Europe (14 hours ago)

In a surprising U-turn, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday said he was willing to hold direct talks with Kyiv for the first time in years on a Ukrainian proposal to halt strikes on civilian infrastructure for 30 days. But his offer could be a trap for Ukraine.

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The Evening Standard - National (15 hours ago)

The couple were married at Westminster Abbey on April 29 2011.

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The Evening Standard - National (15 hours ago)

Ministers insist that forthcoming amendments to flagship planning reforms will protect community input and boost the economy.

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The Evening Standard - National (15 hours ago)

The late Queen's former daughter-in-law has signed an open letter to Health Secretary Wes Streeting.

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The Evening Standard - National (15 hours ago)

Residents' groups tell London Assembly investigation that need for change has been overstated by Mayor of London

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The Evening Standard - National (15 hours ago)

Advanced Chat Privacy will allow users to switch off the ability for people to export chats or auto-download media shared in chats or groups.

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The Evening Standard - National (15 hours ago)

Scientists are trying to solve the puzzle of why rates of bowel cancer are rising among the under-50s worldwide

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The Evening Standard - National (15 hours ago)

A jury at Birmingham Crown Court was shown 'shocking' footage of Minister Enfrence being repeatedly stabbed after a street row.

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The Evening Standard - National (15 hours ago)

Discrimination against disabled people in society has 'risen remarkably' in recent months amid discussion of welfare reforms, the peer said.

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The Evening Standard - National (15 hours ago)

Dr Anjum Afshan, 62, was walking to catch a bus after work when she was killed in 'frankly tragic incident', Old Bailey told

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The Evening Standard - National (15 hours ago)

According to Forbes, 'monitoring these trends is essential, as they will likely affect your job'

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The Evening Standard - National (15 hours ago)

From TV fame in Lewis to a failed mayoral bid, GB News sacking and ongoing legal woes — Laurence Fox has reinvented himself as a headline-grabbing 'anti-woke' crusader with a flair for controversy

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The Evening Standard - National (15 hours ago)

The Irish rappers have also come under fire over their performance at Coachella in the US on April 18.

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Politico - Europe (15 hours ago)

European Commissioner Henna Virkkunen is facing growing pressure to wrap up investigations into TikTok, Meta and X.

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Politico - Europe (15 hours ago)

Cyber firm Check Point found fake news stories and AI-generated content about the late Pope, leading users to scams.

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Politico - Europe (15 hours ago)

The almighty algorithm is fueling conspiracy theories among young people and ruining their ability to tell fact from fiction on the internet.

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Politico - Europe (15 hours ago)

Plans are being drawn up and, as one EU diplomat said, "We'll take decisions to protect ourselves.”

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Politico - Europe (15 hours ago)

Joakim Medin "is a journalist who has done journalism,” his employer argues.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (15 hours ago)

Months after promising to investigate a sponsorship with Rwanda, a country labeled as "responsible for misery," Bayern Munich have done nothing. Other high-profile clubs associated with Rwanda made moves this week.

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France24 - Europe (15 hours ago)

Pope Francis was the first pontiff elected from the Society of Jesus or the Jesuits – one of the most prominent religious orders in the Catholic Church. Their reach extends from prestigious universities in world capitals, to migrant shelters in sweltering jungle hamlets.

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