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Miranda Hart, Maya Jama, and Eastenders legend Ross Kemp are among the stars who will go head-to-head in the second series of The Celebrity Traitors.

Sharing the image on social media, Kensington Palace said: "Wishing Charlotte a very happy 11th birthday!'

Four women and a child are among the dead, as fighting between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah continues despite a ceasefire.

A teenage man remains in custody and police say no items of a suspicious nature were found.

Former Formula 1 driver and Paralympic champion Alex Zanardi dies at the age of 59.

In his interview with the Today Programme, Sir Keir Starmer addressed the whirlwind of recent events, from wars to rising antisemitism.

American Bryson DeChambeau says it is "completely untrue" he is looking to leave LIV Golf before the end of the year.

Henry Cavill, Karen Gillan and Russell Crowe are in Scotland filming a remake of the cult 1980s film.

The decision to reduce the US deployment to Germany comes amid a row between the two allies over Iran.

Caught in limbo after the fall of Syria's Bashar al-Assad, Kurdish families struggle with cold, loss and uncertainty — feeling abandoned by the U.S. allies they once fought alongside.

Democrats could have a narrow path to winning the Senate, with these specific states on the table.

Germany said the U.S. decision was “anticipated” while NATO said it was working to understand the details of the plan, which coincides with a feud between the president and the German chancellor.

Reputed cartel boss Daniel Kinahan lived a luxe life on the lam, largely in the open, until Irish authorities had him arrested near the Burj Khalifa skyscraper.

German defence minister responds to US president’s announcement that 5,000 US troops will leave bases in GermanyIn Lebanon, the Israeli military said it has continued to strike what it described as Hezbollah targets across the south of the country despite an ongoing ceasefire.In a post on X this morning, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it launched 50 strikes in the last day in southern Lebanon, saying it destroyed Hezbollah infrastructure in several areas.We are working with the US to understand the details of their decision on force posture in Germany. This adjustment underscores the need for Europe to continue to invest more in defence and take on a greater share of the responsibility for our shared security – where we’re already seeing progress since allies agreed to invest 5% of GDP at the Nato Summit in The Hague last year. We remain confident in our ability to provide for our deterrence and defence as this shift towards a stronger Europe in a stronger Nato continues. Continue reading...

PM worried about ‘cumulative’ effect of marches, as Met chief says Jewish communities facing biggest threatSome pro-Palestinian demonstrations could be stopped, the prime minister has warned, as the UK’s most senior police officer said the threat to the Jewish ­community was greater than it has ever been.Keir Starmer indicated he wanted the language expressed on some protest marches to be subjected to “tougher action” as he sought to allay the fears of British Jews after a series of attacks on their communities in recent weeks. Continue reading...

Exclusive: The collection, including donations from Paul McCartney’s brother Mike, shows band’s development in early 60sA rare set of letters and photos from the early days of the Beatles, in which they write about feeling like stars for the first time, is to go on display in Hamburg.The collection, from an influential period when the band lived in the German city, includes the only letter in existence with words from both Paul McCartney and John Lennon, which was written to the bassist’s brother, Mike McCartney. Continue reading...

Kurdish Syrian man, 26, said he fled forced conscription by YPG militia because he ‘didn’t want to kill people’An asylum seeker sent back to France under the controversial “one in, one out” scheme faces being returned to Syria after authorities in Paris ruled it was safe to do so, in what is believed to be the first case of its kind.When the British prime minister, Keir Starmer, and the French president, Emmanuel Macron, announced the “groundbreaking” deal in July 2025 to stop small boats crowded with asylum seekers from crossing the Channel – by forcibly returning one small-boat asylum seeker to France in exchange for bringing one in northern France legally to the UK – they emphasised that France was a safe country for returnees. Continue reading...

As a Mast of Fraternity and Memory is unveiled in Nantes, calls are growing for Macron to announce framework for discussionsIn the French port city of Nantes, once France’s largest departure point for ships that trafficked enslaved Africans across the Atlantic, a new wooden mast rises 18 metres into the sky from the waterside.The Mast of Fraternity and Memory, inaugurated this month, marks a turning point in France’s complicated relationship with the legacy of its history of enslavement – just as the French president, Emmanuel Macron, comes under pressure to make key announcements on a process of reparatory justice. Continue reading...

The Pentagon announced on Friday that the U.S. would withdraw 5,000 soldiers from Germany, its largest European base.

Talks with bondholders for a government bailout this week failed to yield a deal.

Takaichi signs six agreements with Vietnam, including on technology, agriculture and space, during a trip to Hanoi.

The collapse of the US-based budget carrier due to a doubling in jet fuel prices will cost thousands of jobs.

“The Interview” host Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks about her preparation to interview Mr. Carlson and some judgment calls she had to make in real time.

The conservative media commentator split with the administration over the war in Iran. Will the breakup last?

He spoke about the rupture with President Trump and what it portends for the conservative movement. Here are the key moments from our conversation.

The defense secretary and Representative Seth Moulton, a Democrat, debated the Iran war through the prism of their shared experiences fighting Iraq.

Plans for the project include formal gardens, reflecting pools and plazas alongside the statues of 250 notable Americans, according to documents obtained by The New York Times.

Three Republican women who had a hand in forcing the resignations of lawmakers accused of sexual misconduct said they are out to name and shame more offenders. It is not clear how far they will go.

The president’s push to punish political enemies in his own party will play a starring role in a series of Republican primaries this month in which he has backed challengers.

The tax proposal is being held up as a generational attempt to make the ultrawealthy pay more to society and potentially raise $500 million a year for New York City.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani wants to raise income taxes on New York City’s millionaires. Tax increases elsewhere have not led to an exodus, but some worry the city is reaching a tipping point.

The prolific country singer and songwriter has never quite fit the country music mold. Her upcoming album, “Wild,” revels in her individuality, and her sobriety.

U.S. officials say they will “unleash prosperity” by commandeering the oil industry. Many people in Caracas say it will take far more than that.

After Chancellor Friedrich Merz upset President Trump with criticism of the war, he offered no public sign he believed Mr. Trump’s threats to pull troops were serious.

From Spain to Romania

It comes after Trump said he is withdrawing 5,000 troops from Nato ally Germany after Pentagon calls out 'inappropriate and unhelpful' comments

The Catholic Church has consistently championed the humane treatment of migrants and refugees globally

With a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanese militants Hezbollah appearing in tatters, aid agencies warn that a resumption of full-scale conflict will lead to a humanitarian crisis. Alex Croft reports

Mexico City is one of the world’s fastest-sinking metropolitan areas

Ukrainian drones are flying deep into Russia to strike oil facilities

Over 400 drones were launched at the country in broad daylight

Billionaire Mike Lynch and his 18-year-old daughter were killed in the incident

With the cease-fire fraying and Israel demolishing villages in the south, many Hezbollah supporters in Lebanon are putting aside their annoyance with the group and turning to it for protection.

The Tampa disappeared in 1918 with 131 British and American personnel and civilians aboard. It was the largest single American naval combat loss of life in World War I

Though Jordan mostly sat out the conflicts, its tourism high season was nearly wiped out at popular sites. Visitors canceled flights, hotels and tours.

U.S. officials say they will “unleash prosperity” by commandeering the oil industry. Many people in Caracas say it will take far more than that.

After Chancellor Friedrich Merz upset President Trump with criticism of the war, he offered no public sign he believed Mr. Trump’s threats to pull troops were serious.

The humpback whale, stuck for weeks in shallow waters off Germany, was towed to the North Sea in a barge. The story captivated the country.

Caught in limbo after the fall of Syria's Bashar al-Assad, Kurdish families struggle with cold, loss and uncertainty — feeling abandoned by the U.S. allies they once fought alongside.

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