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Home Secretary launches new Border Security Command to tackle small boats gangs

Recruitment of a border security commander will begin on Monday, the Home Office said.

Jeremy Clarkson’s revolt against the super-priced gastro pub – despite everyone advising against it

Prepare for top beer, get ready for the grand pour: Jeremy Clarkson is opening a pub. Having been thwarted by West Oxfordshire District Council in his attempts to open a more traditional restaurant at his farm, Diddly Squat, the presenter has taken an ancient rural-celebrity path and bought a pub instead. Clarkson, 64, has taken over The Windmill i...

Suella Braverman’s Tory leadership bid ‘dead before it starts’ as key ally expected to back rival

Suella Braverman’s Tory leadership bid ‘dead before it starts’ as key ally expected to back rival - The former home secretary’s expected campaign to take over from Rishi Sunak has been dealt an early blow as Danny Kruger is set to support Robert Jenrick if he runs

Toto Wolff reveals two Adrian Newey to Mercedes conditions in ‘messiah’ claim

Does Adrian Newey have another chapter still to write in his Formula 1 career?

French voters deliver a win for the left, a blow for Le Pen and a hung parliament

By Juliette Jabkhiro, Layli Foroudi and Zhifan Liu PARIS (Reuters) -France faced potential political deadlock after elections on Sunday threw up a hung parliament, with a leftist alliance unexpectedly taking the top spot but no group winning a majority. Voters delivered a major setback for Marine Le Pen's nationalist, eurosceptic National Rally (RN), which opinion polls had predicted would win

Wimbledon run 'fuels fire' for resurgent Emma Raducanu as she issues Judy Murray response

Wimbledon run 'fuels fire' for resurgent Emma Raducanu as she issues Judy Murray response - Briton lost to qualifier Lulu Sun in the fourth round, a day after pulling out of her high-profile mixed doubles partnership with Andy Murray

First migrant Channel crossing since Starmer election victory

The first migrant boat has crossed the Channel since Sir Keir Starmer’s election victory, as his spokesman admitted it would be a “challenging” summer for the new Government. A group of migrants reached the midway point of the Channel on Monday morning after being shepherded from the northern French coast by the French navy. They were then picked u...

Walkers just made a big change to iconic crisp recipe — and launched 3 new flavours

Shoppers are divided over the new range.

Nicki Minaj’s Pink Friday 2 tour in chaos as she cancels Romania gig and cuts short Dublin show

Nicki Minaj’s Pink Friday 2 tour in chaos as she cancels Romania gig and cuts short Dublin show - Rapper cites ‘safety concerns regarding protests in the area’ to cancel appearance at Saga Festival

Labour’s focus on housebuilding for homeownership is missing a key detail

Over the party’s next five years in power, it wants to overhaul the planning system to build 1.5 million homes.

MoD accepts responsibility for hearing loss in ‘groundbreaking’ agreement

MoD accepts responsibility for hearing loss in ‘groundbreaking’ agreement - Thousands of former personnel are bringing legal claims in the High Court over noise-induced hearing loss suffered during their military service.

Thousands of passengers hit by flight cancellations at Heathrow and Gatwick

Two of the UK's busiest airports are facing major cancellations.

Shocking pictures show Mount Etna explosion in detail as flights disrupted

Black to Black's Marisa Abela 'a weeping mess' as she announces her engagement to West End star

Black to Black's Marisa Abela 'a weeping mess' as she announces her engagement to West End star - Jamie Bogyo shared the happy news about their relationship

Interest rates should stay on hold this summer, says Bank of England official

Britain’s jobs market is too strong to start cutting interest rates this summer, according to a top Bank of England official. In a blow to Sir Keir Starmer’s hopes of lower borrowing costs by August, Jonathan Haskel said he remained concerned that the labour market “continues to be tight”, which could fuel stronger pay growth. In the first public c...

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6's most underrated rumored feature could finally get people to buy a foldable

Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Galaxy Z Fold 6 may offer dust resistance for the first time, promising greater durability for these soon-to-be-announced foldable phones.

'Yellowstone' season 5 part 2: Everything we know so far

The final episodes of Taylor Sheridan's Western drama 'Yellowstone' are the way. Here's everything you need to know.

Charlie Simpson refuses to change Busted's 'icky' lyrics to suit modern times

'No regrets!'

More councils told to ‘plan for four-day week’ under Labour

Dozens more councils could switch to a four-day working week under Labour despite Britain’s productivity crisis. The 4 Day Week Campaign, which has called for a nationwide trial, said a more “sympathetic Labour government” could pave the way for more local authorities to switch to a shorter week. It comes after Lib Dem-run South Cambridgeshire dist...

Violent clashes break out in Paris after shock exit poll results in France’s general election

Violent clashes break out in Paris after shock exit poll results in France’s general election - The protests came after the leftwing New Popular Front won 182 seats, blocking Marine Le Pen’s National Rally

US Supreme Court ruling a 'seldgehammer to president's accountability'

France 24's Douglas Herbert takes a closer look at the US Supreme Court's ruling on Monday that Donald Trump cannot be prosecuted for actions that were within his constitutional powers as president, which, he says, gives the president the authority to "practically do whatever he wants, whenever he wants".

Wayne Rooney leaves fans stunned as he gatecrashes pub quiz

The England legend and Euro 2024 pundit was more than happy to say hello to whoever approached him

What you need to know about the FLiRT covid variant: from symptoms to duration

People are worried about a 'summer wave' and a rise of new covid cases...

Research Has Unveiled How Many Sets You Need to Do to Build Muscle

Is this really the magic number? New research says it is

Human rights groups give Starmer blueprint for asylum overhaul

Hundreds of refugee and human rights organisations have written to Keir Starmer with a blueprint for asylum policy which urges him to change course from the policies of the previous government. The letter, which includes signatories from 300 civil society organisations along with 534 individuals working with migrants, says the existing policy is “fundamentally broken”. They have set out nine key demands, which if adopted by the Labour government...

Hannah Waddingham wins summer events season at Silverstone

The star looked fabulous while singing the national anthem.

It's a completely different Aston Villa to the one Jack Grealish left behind

The debate over Jack Grealish's Man City future continues - but what does the future hold for the former Villa captain?

ITV Good Morning Britain viewers make same complaint minutes into show

GMB viewers have questioned whether Ed Balls should still continue to present the ITV show

Israel's Eilat Port Seeks Financial Help As Houthi Attacks And Blockade Result In Massive Losses

Israel’s port of Eilat has called on the government to provide it with financial assistance as it has been inactive since Israel launched a war on Gaza. The port has been hit severely by Houthi attacks in Red Sea and also by missile and drone attacks toward Eilat by Iraqi fighters and Yemeni rebels. Watch the video for more.Israel's Eilat Port Seeks Financial Help As Houthi Attacks And Blockade Result In Massive Losses

Bruce Springsteen’s daughter snubbed from Paris Olympics - three years after competing in Tokyo

Bruce Springsteen’s daughter snubbed from Paris Olympics - three years after competing in Tokyo - The daughter of ‘The Boss’ had been one of 10 athletes who made the April shortlist for Team USA’s equestrian team

Las Vegas hits all-time temperature record

Las Vegas has hit its all-time temperature record amid an ongoing widespread heatwave along the US West Coast.

Leftist coalition wins most seats in French elections, pollsters say

Prime Minister Gabriel Attal has said he plans to resign.

Huddersfield speeding hotspot as more than 2,000 drivers caught out

Almost 2,500 drivers caught speeding by camera van on single Huddersfield road

Liverpool make Mohamed Salah contract decision

Liverpool’s new sporting director, Richard Hughes, hinted that Mohamed Salah would be staying this summer, increasing the risk that he could leave for free next summer.

Managing Liverpool - Feyenoord winger signs, Ibrahima Konate axed, Cody Gakpo change

Liverpool are gearing up for the 2024/25 season with Arne Slot at the helm

What caused the deadly stampede in India?

Authorities in India have arrested six people following a deadly stampede in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh. 121 women and children were killed at a religious event where nearly 250,000 had gathered to listen to a guru. To understand what caused this human tragedy, we talk to Sanjay Srivastava, professor of Anthropology at SOAS University of London.

Man Utd reject £30m bid for star who humbled Liverpool, with two others to be sold instead

Man Utd have 'zero interest' in selling a winger who tormented Liverpool last season and a new contract is now in the works, though two other players in the same position are expected to be sold

More than 10,000 passengers stranded after BA and easyJet flight cancellations

More than 10,000 passengers stranded after BA and easyJet flight cancellations - Exclusive: ‘To make us sit on a plane for three hours to then cancel the flight and give us zero alternatives is an absolute disgrace’

Here’s the exact date the UK will start to sizzle under an incoming ‘heat dome’

The country’s been battered by some truly hideous weather lately. That’s about to change.

Gareth Southgate issues ban on England players ahead of Euro 2024 semi final

Southgate is being cautious ahead of England's crucial match on Wednesday.

Home secretary launches new border security squad after scrapping Rishi Sunak’s Rwanda plan

Home secretary launches new border security squad after scrapping Rishi Sunak’s Rwanda plan - Yvette Cooper said the new body, set to include MI5, would tackle the root cause of the small boats crisis ‘going after these dangerous criminals and bringing them to justice’

Huge 80s TV detective series reboot gets new cast including Harry Potter legend

Filming starts this month!

‘How would Helmut know?’ – Christian Horner sets record straight on RB20’s upgraded floor gains

Helmut Marko claimed Red Bull's Silverstone upgrade was only worth "half a tenth" of a second.

Eamonn Holmes proudly stands unaided after admitting he felt 'humiliated' needing carers

Eamonn Holmes proudly stands unaided after admitting he felt 'humiliated' needing carers - Holmes uses a wheelchair due to severe back pain

Hollywood giant Paramount agrees £22bn merger deal

Hollywood giant Paramount agrees £22bn merger deal - Paramount is one of Hollywood’s oldest film studios, having produced classics such as The Godfather and Titanic.

The Earth's core has slowed down so much that it's now in reverse, worrying study discovers

A new study has revealed that the Earth’s core rotation has slowed down so much it has actually reversed. While there’s still plenty about our planet that leaves scientists baffled, what we do know is our planet is made up of different layers: the crust, mantle, and core. Now a new study has suggested that the speed of the Earth’s core has dramatic...

World breaches critical warming threshold for 12 consecutive months, data shows

The world has baked under temperatures above a critical warming benchmark every month for a year, according to new data.

Ice cream van rescued after floating out to sea in Cornwall

An ice cream van that floated out to sea has been rescued by coast guards in Cornwall after becoming almost fully submerged. The Kelly’s van found itself in uncharted waters when it became stuck on sand at the western end of Harlyn Bay beach, North Cornwall, as the tide began to turn on Sunday afternoon. Holidaymakers spotted the vehicle floating o...

TV presenter Anne Diamond criticised over ‘unforgivable’ Emma Raducanu remark

TV presenter Anne Diamond criticised over ‘unforgivable’ Emma Raducanu remark - TV presenter hit out at 21-year-old over what she perceived to be a ‘giant snub’ of Andy Murray

France is now in a state of flux - and nobody saw this result coming

This is an astonishing result, perhaps the biggest surprise in the history of French elections. Nobody saw it coming - the pollsters, the public or the politicians.