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Block malign Musk from influencing our politics

We assume that vice-president JD Vance was playing American political games when he chose to opine on the murder of Henry Nowak, the Southampton student.

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Andreeva comes of age to end Chwalinska’s fairytale

The 19-year-old Russian star fulfilled her potential with an impressively composed straight-sets win in the French Open

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‘This is how you discover what the real Jordan is’

With travel warnings lifted, Claire Dodd journeys beyond Petra, into dramatic deserts and ancient villages, where locals introduce her to another side of the Middle East country

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‘Instant ick’: scourge of the ubiquitous AI poster slop

A vapid style of graphic is being used to advertise events across the country. Katie Rosseinsky takes a closer look at why those using prompt-painting will end up regretting it

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Ukraine hits St Petersburg as city hosts trade summit

A large-scale Ukrainian drone attack targeted St Petersburg, Russia's second-largest city, yesterday morning, with residents told to remain indoors.

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Lady Phyll: You can’t take the politics out of Pride

The founder of UK Black Pride speaks to Emma Henderson about still being asked why there’s a need for it, 20 years on

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Putin rejects Zelensky’s offer of face-to-face talks

Russian president says open letter is not a serious proposal

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Petition over A-level exam that left students ‘uncertain’

England’s exams regulator, Ofqual, is “closely monitoring” the marking of an A-level maths paper after a petition demanding a review garnered over 15,000 signatures in less than 24 hours and had passed 25,000 by yesterday evening.

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It’s advantage Zelensky in Ukraine’s push for peace

Just as Volodymyr Zelensky has so often outmanoeuvred the enemy on the battlefield and in the skies above, so he is doing now in the diplomatic sphere.

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It’s time for the royal family to let us look at its finances

The steady drip of information paints a picture of a group of people living high on the hog while the rest of us struggle. It’s not unpatriotic to demand change, says Chris Blackhurst

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A QUESTION OF TASTE

For years, Britain turned its nose up at the big names. But TGI Fridays is back, and even Greggs is on a (sausage) roll. Why? Because we can afford them, writes Hannah Twiggs

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Israel is only now waking up to just how far it has fallen

When reports – now largely confirmed – emerged of a furious, expletive-ridden row between Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu, two inferences were widely drawn.

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I may have turned Boris into Brexiteer, says ex-wife

Boris Johnson’s ex-wife has claimed her views on the European Union may have influenced her husband’s decision to lead the Brexit campaign.

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Thanks for the lecture, Don – here’s a mirror you can use

As we all know, it’s now some 250 years since America declared its independence from Britain.

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Andrew ‘could have made £180k a year charging rent’

The former prince was boosting his income by subletting three cottages at Windsor’s Royal Lodge, an audit revealed

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‘Beach bum’ Brexiteer eyes up California governorship

Steve Hilton has always been the entertaining wild child of politics. Anne McElvoy looks at how the shoeless maverick of No 10 rose to become the billionaire’s Golden State pick

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There are just three obstacles to Burnham entering No 10

When Andy Burnham surveyed the BBC Question Time studio at the end of the recording in Makerfield on Thursday night, it must have seemed as if the obstacles on the road to No 10 were clearing.

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‘Anger is the only rational response to what’s going on’

Ahead of a new standup tour, peppery comedian Nish Kumar speaks to Louis Chilton about Tube strikes, punching down, and the state of modern comedy... and he doesn’t hold back

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Violent teen on police bail stabbed grandad to death

In an unprovoked attack, Rasheed Rahman murdered ‘kind and generous’ Mark Carroll. The victim’s family are now demanding answers over the tragedy, reports Holly Bancroft

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Softly spoken father figure to a generation of Buffy fans

Ellie Muir looks back at what Antony Head meant to the teen drama devotees, and what family meant to the British actor

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Loyal companion Pammy led a life of glamour and tragedy

Lady Pamela Hicks, who has died at the age of 97, was the oldest surviving descendant of Queen Victoria and her last surviving great-grandchild.

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Wickets tumble as England take control of opening Test

Resplendent in red in the memory of Ruth Strauss, the rain relented yesterday to leave Lord’s looking a picture.

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Zverev holds his nerve to make French Open final

Alexander Zverev reached the French Open final for a second time with a four-set win over Jakub Mensik that simultaneously showcased why he is the overwhelming favourite for the title, and also highlighted the psychological burden that has so often held him back on the biggest stage.

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A quarter of Gen Z prefer to talk to AI than a real person

One in four young people would rather talk to AI than speak to a real person, new research has found.

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If Russia thinks I’m a threat, that shows how weak it is

This week, I became, as far as anyone can tell, the first high school student ever sanctioned by the Russian Federation.

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Burnham vows to cut taxes on pubs if he becomes PM

Mayor promises to reverse a series of tax rises that have hit hospitality and small businesses since Labour came to power

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Leak forces ISS astronauts to take refuge in spacecraft

Astronauts on board the International Space Station were ordered to prepare for a possible evacuation during attempts to fix a worsening air leak.

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England belted by Spain in crucial World Cup qualifier

Alexia Putellas’ brace dented England’s bid for direct qualification into next year’s Women’s World Cup as they

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Why were Andrew’s rental deals kept quiet for so long?

According to the National Audit Office (NAO), Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor rented out (sublet) three properties on the Royal Lodge estate in Windsor.