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Why are voters choosing Reform UK?

Exclusive analysis reveals that Reform UK's flagship tax policy overwhelmingly benefits the richest households.

ITV viewers fuming over 'infuriating' new cancel culture series Douglas is Cancelled

One person said they could 'bear no more'.

Russia mulling downgrading ties with West, Kremlin says

By Guy Faulconbridge MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russia is considering a possible downgrading of relations with the West due to the deeper involvement of the United States and its allies in the Ukraine war, but no decision had yet been taken, the Kremlin said on Thursday. A downgrading of relations - or even breaking them off - would illustrate the gravity of the confrontation between Russia and the West

Decode Politics: Why Mamata is up in arms over Modi-Hasina talks on Teesta water-sharing

In her letter to PM Modi, West Bengal CM has expressed her deep anguish over keeping the state out of the ongoing talks with Dhaka, over the Teesta water-sharing agreement, and renewal of the Farakka Barrage Treaty

Sarah Brightman ‘disappointed’ to miss Sunset Boulevard dates due to injury

Sarah Brightman ‘disappointed’ to miss Sunset Boulevard dates due to injury - The British soprano is part of a production currently being staged in Australia.

Michael Jackson died with more than $500m of debt, new court filing reveals

Michael Jackson died with more than $500m of debt, new court filing reveals - Pop singer died from acute propofol intoxication in 2009

Downton Abbey 3 gets official release date but Hugh Bonneville says fans 'will miss' beloved co-star

Downton Abbey 3 gets official release date but Hugh Bonneville says fans 'will miss' beloved co-star - The third instalment set to hit the big screen soon as 'it's time to move the story on'

London trains from Wales and South West to arrive at Euston for 'festive blockades' owing to HS2 work

London trains from Wales and South West to arrive at Euston for 'festive blockades' owing to HS2 work -

Friday briefing: A shaky debate performance from Joe Biden has Democrats panicking

Good morning. Despite being a rematch, it was a night of many firsts for Joe Biden and Donald Trump, who took part in the earliest presidential debate in modern US history. It was the first debate since John F Kennedy and Richard Nixon in 1960 that took place without an audience. It was the first time two US presidents have debated each other for the presidency and the first time, reportedly, that Biden and Trump have been in the same room since...

Megan Thee Stallion cancels 4 July Glasgow show

Megan Thee Stallion cancels 4 July Glasgow show - Rapper adds more dates to US leg of Hot Girl Summer tour

Man Utd transfer news: Red Devils expect Jadon Sancho and Mason Greenwood at preseason despite exit rumours

Jadon Sancho and Mason Greenwood are both expected to leave United this summer...

Tata to close Port Talbot plant early over strike action

Tata Steel has told workers it could to cease operations at its steel plant in Port Talbot months earlier than planned because of a strike. The company had been planning to shut down one of the blast furnaces by the end of June and the second one by September. But workers at the South Wales site have been told that Tata plans to cease operations at both furnaces no later than 7 July because of the strike by members of Unite, which starts the...

Fire breaks out at London tower block

Five people have been taken to hospital after a fire ripped through a block of flats in east London.

Can Joe Biden be replaced as the Democratic nominee after last night's debate debacle? If so, by whom?

Can Joe Biden be replaced as the Democratic nominee after last night's debate debacle? If so, by whom? - The fact leading Democrats are even having to ask the question shows how deep a mess that they are in

JK Rowling announces big names for new Harry Potter TV series that 'will more than live up to expectations'

JK Rowling announces big names for new Harry Potter TV series that 'will more than live up to expectations' - The show will see Game Of Thrones and Succession stars at the helm

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

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

US nuclear sub spotted in rare show of force as ‘blunt signal’ to Putin

Iran’s only moderate presidential candidate takes surprise poll lead

Iran’s only moderate candidate for president is leading in the latest polls, prompting panic among hardliners. Masoud Pezeshkian, a surgeon with reformist leanings, is in front with 33.1 per cent of the vote ahead of the ballot on Friday, according to a survey released by Iran’s government-funded ISPA organisation on Wednesday. Mr Pezeshkian has be...

National Rally seen winning 37% of popular vote in first round of French snap election

PARIS (Reuters) - An opinion poll published in newspaper Les Echos on Friday said French far-right party National Rally (NR) further rose in its forecast and may reach as much as 37% of the popular vote, two days before the first voting round in parliamentary elections. NR was up by 2% from the last publication of the poll compiled by OpinionWay a week ago, while Macron's centrist Together poll

Cycling-Authorities investigate Vingegaard team's 'control room' on Tour de France

By Julien Pretot FLORENCE, Italy (Reuters) - The International Cycling Union (UCI) is investigating the proposed use by Visma-Lease a Bike, the team of defending Tour de France champion Jonas Vingegaard, of a 'control room' from which live data would help their riders in this year's race. "The UCI is informed of the recent announcement concerning the use of a 'control room' by ... Team

‘Planet killer’ asteroid the size of Mount Everest to skim past Earth tonight

‘Planet killer’ asteroid the size of Mount Everest to skim past Earth tonight - Free live stream of the space rock is available to watch on Thursday evening

Shocked fishermen rescue 38 dogs they find treading water in Mississippi lake

Shocked fishermen rescue 38 dogs they find treading water in Mississippi lake - What they came for was a fishing trip spending time together as friends. What they got were 38 dogs they happened upon after they got stuck in Grenada Lake

Parents’ bid to collect money Alex Jones owes for Sandy Hook ‘hoax’ claim halted

Scarlett Lewis and Neil Heslin’s six-year-old son Jesse Lewis died in the 2012 Connecticut shooting.

Christina Applegate reveals her 13-year-old daughter has been diagnosed with POTS

Christina Applegate reveals her 13-year-old daughter has been diagnosed with POTS - ‘I feel so horrible that we didn’t pay attention to it,’ the actor said

Suspensions, slander, silent protest: As Om Birla returns, a look back

With his remarks on Emergency, the re-elected Lok Sabha Speaker has got off on the wrong foot with the Opposition

Multibillion-pound sale of Boots is shelved after shares plunge in US parent company

The struggling US owner of Boots has shelved plans for a multibillion-pound sale for the second time, leaving the high street chemist at risk of a further squeeze on investment in its stores. Walgreens, which has owned Boots since 2014, abandoned plans to cash in as it revealed a damaging profit warning on Wednesday. The trading update, which also ...

Question Time viewer clashes with Yvette Cooper over avoiding ‘yes or no’ answer

Question Time viewer clashes with Yvette Cooper over avoiding ‘yes or no’ answer -

Aston Villa submit first 30m proposal to sign "superb" Copa America star

Aston Villa have reportedly already submitted a 30m proposal to sign a Copa America star for Unai Emery.

North Korean troops near frontline? What it means and how Russia might use them

The media reported that North Korea, in support of the Russian Federation, was going to send its construction and engineering forces to the occupied areas of the Donetsk region next month. They are supposed to be involved in "reconstruction work". To find out whether the Democratic People's Republic of Korea troops will appear near the front and ho...

‘Catastrophic failing’ of smart motorway technology puts lives at risk, says whistleblower

Smart motorway technology meant to spot cars broken down in live lanes suffered a “catastrophic failing” over the weekend putting motorists’ lives at risk, a whistleblower has told The Telegraph. Traffic was limited to 60mph as engineers struggled to identify the fault that meant stopped vehicle detection (SVD) radar shut down across huge swathes o...

New study links COVID-19 to lasting neuropsychiatric issues, highlights vaccination benefits

By Hugo Francisco de Souza In a recent study published in the journal Nature Human Behaviour , researchers used a large, binational cohort (total n = 4,731,778) to investigate the short- and long-term associations between SARS-CoV-2 infections and subsequent adverse neuropsychiatric outcomes....

Novak Djokovic confirms Wimbledon status weeks after undergoing knee surgery

Just three weeks after undergoing knee surgery, Novak Djokovic is back on the tennis court. Is he ready for Wimbledon?

Exit from recession was stronger than first thought

The UK's exit from recession during the first three months of the year was stronger than initial figures suggested, according to official data.

UK Weather: Met Office warns of severe gales and heavy rain as heatwave fizzles out

UK Weather: Met Office warns of severe gales and heavy rain as heatwave fizzles out - Heavy rain and strong winds to replace 30C heat

Investigation after Ryanair Boeing 737 Max plunges 2,000ft in 17 seconds during flight to London Stansted

Investigation after Ryanair Boeing 737 Max plunges 2,000ft in 17 seconds during flight to London Stansted - The shocking incident occurred on the two-hour journey from Klagenfurt, Austria

Huge sinkhole swallows football field in Illinois

This is the terrifying moment a huge sinkhole swallowed a football field built over a limestone mine in Illinois. CCTV footage shows the ground caving in and the chasm rapidly expanding at the Gordon Moore Park in Alton on June 26. The massive hole swallowed a light pole, benches, and a 100ft stretch of the pitch where children often play. Alton Parks and Recreation Director Michael Haynes said no one was on the field at the time. He said: 'I can't imagine if there were a bunch of people out here. We're fortunate. 'It looks like something out of a movie, right? It looks like a bomb went off.' In response to the incident, Gordon Moore Park and the adjacent Spencer T Olin Golf Course have been closed indefinitely. Officials said the sinkhole was caused by the collapse of a limestone mine owned by New Frontier Materials situated under the park. The company's spokesperson, Matt Barkett, said in a statement: 'The impacted area has been secured and will remain off limits for the foreseeable future while inspectors and experts examine the mine and conduct repairs. 'Safety is our top priority. We will work with the city to remediate this issue as quickly and safely as possible to ensure minimal impact on the community.'

Tory blame game already begins with a week to go before polling day

Tory blame game already begins with a week to go before polling day - Exclusive: Nadine Dorries has broken the Tory public silence on who is to blame for what many expect to be a historically bad defeat next week

60s music icon cancels remaining tour dates after illness sparks 'big unplanned break'

Fans were thanked for their 'patience and understanding'.

TV legend quits iconic Neighbours role as Toadie after 30 years

The end of an era.

Lewis Hamilton responds to Red Bull dominance over claims after Max Verstappen ‘gone’ verdict

Lewis Hamilton: "Am I surprised? I wouldn't say that I'm surprised..."

He's a dream for Isak: Newcastle target "world-class" Player of the Season

Newcastle eyeing creative wide man to compliment Isak

Harry Potter legend delivers verdict on returning to iconic role for TV reboot series

Could a return be possible for this iconic character?

LIV Golf Streaming Partner Shuts Down With Immediate Effect

Caffeine TV ceased its operations just months after signing a deal to run LIV Golf's Friday rounds...

I was told I was 'very positive'. Doctors weren't referring to my attitude

I'd had HIV for 10 years without knowing.

Jay Slater: Drones in 'specific area'

Slater has been missing since Monday 17 June.

Emma Raducanu finds positive spin after she is blown away at Eastbourne

An upbeat Emma Raducanu told reporters that “you have to just spin everything to be a positive” as she made a wind-assisted exit from the Eastbourne quarter-finals. ‌After balmy conditions on the south coast in the early part of this week, the wind suddenly approached gale force on Thursday. And these conditions were hardly ideal for playing agains...

Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman are the 'problem' stopping Sherlock return

Co-creator Steven Moffat is still holding out hope though!

Massive Samsung Unpacked leak just revealed Galaxy Watch Ultra, Galaxy Watch 7 and Galaxy Buds 3

Before Samsung's July 10 Unpacked event, new images of the upcoming Galaxy Watch 7, Watch Ultra and Galaxy Buds 3 have leaked.

SpaceX given permission to destroy the International Space Station

NASA has given Elon Musk's SpaceX permission to destroy the International Space Station (ISS) by 2030.

Emily Eavis defends Glastonbury line-up as Dua Lipa readies to dazzle crowds

Emily Eavis defends Glastonbury line-up as Dua Lipa readies to dazzle crowds - This year’s festival will see three pop artists headline the Pyramid Stage – Dua Lipa, Coldplay and SZA