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King Charles makes surprise appearance at Windsor Horse Show without Queen Camilla

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Emmanuel Macron admits EU needs UK to beat Russia as bloc 'not enough' to stop Putin

Politics

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Russian economy set to plummet to record lows in devastating hammer blow to Putin

By 2029, the share of GDP in the Russian economy will reach the lowest levels seen since the end of the Soviet era, daming new figures suggest.

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Carlos Alcaraz casts huge doubt on French Open with new injury statement

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Asylum seeker with 'dreadful crime record' allowed to stay in UK

TV & Radio

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iPhone users complain alarms fail to go off for 'fourth day' in a row

Billionaire F1 star refused to text apology to Daniel Ricciardo as rivals remain frosty

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Billy Vunipola cried to wife after arrest as England ace opens up on being tasered twice

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Matt Berry holds back tears as he turns 50 on final day filming What We Do in the Shadows

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Royal Family snub Harry's Invictus Games invite as 'no one replied' to his olive branch

Life & Style

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Local elections are taking place across England and Wales on Thursday, but should Rishi Sunak step down if the Tories lose badly? Vote now.

Inside Prince Harry's solo UK trip as expert exposes Prince William's reconciliation plans

Whether Prince Harry and the Royal Family will meet in the UK has been a subject of "huge speculation" claims a columnist.

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Aldi shoppers discover what 'e' symbol on products really means - and they're fuming

Dentist explains 'secret codes' they use 'behind your back' during check-ups

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China's £56m rocket blasts off to explore dark side of the moon as new space race begins

‘Scotland will not stand for it!’ Question Time panellist destroys Humza Yousaf

Finance

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Fortnite DOWN - How long are servers offline for update 29.40 maintenance

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Nurse reveals the two-second pen trick that can save your life

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World War 3 fears as NATO issues 'sharp warning' over hostile Russian activity in UK

Polling guru John Curtice issues dire local election prediction for Tories

Richard Tice hails ‘outstanding’ Reform results as party hammers Tories in Brexit land

Tech

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Ireland housing asylum seekers in ‘salubrious Dublin hotel with a golf course’

Simon Harris's government is discriminating against the Irish people, claimed Hermann Kelly of the Irish Freedom Party.

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9 foods you should not store in the fridge as they 'lose flavour and spoil faster'

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Sharon Osbourne dishes her opinion on what she says is the ‘worst thing’ to happen to kids

Key tips to avoid double council tax charge after thousands paid twice

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Carlos Alcaraz casts huge doubt on French Open with new injury statement

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Gavin and Stacey's biggest dramas behind the scenes - from rocky romances to feud rumours

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Nurse who faked sick note caught out when colleagues looked on her Facebook

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Matthew Perry's £3.9 million mansion he never got to live in hits the market

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Princess Kate's 'nightmare' with Prince William's bad habit that drove her insane

Comment

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Met Office verdict on 18C Bank Holiday sizzler - three regions set to be hottest

An uptick in temperatures is welcomed this Bank Holiday weekend - but it won't be wall-to-wall sun for everyone, the Met Office says.

China's £56m rocket blasts off to explore dark side of the moon as new space race begins

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James May in brutal two-word retort as he announces move away from Clarkson and Hammond

iPhone users complain alarms fail to go off for 'fourth day' in a row

Max Verstappen responds to £213m Mercedes offer and taunts Toto Wolff

Horror bus crash in Turkey leaves 11 Brits injured after smashing into coach

Health

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Building Society launches new Cash ISA paying 4.5% interest rate

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Annual River Thames open-water swimming event cancelled over pollution fears

Meghan Markle 'Marmite' in the UK but 'seen differently' in Africa, expert claims

Top Tory turns tables on Keir Starmer with dramatic victory in key election battle

'I'm a pollster and here's what the local election results tell us about the next PM'

Local election results in FULL – check how people voted in your area here

Top Tory turns tables on Keir Starmer with dramatic victory in key election battle

'I'm a pollster and here's what the local election results tell us about the next PM'

Local election results in FULL – check how people voted in your area here

Welcome back Sir! Zara Tindall wraps her arms around King Charles in heartwarming embrace

Harry and Meghan 'surviving not thriving' as expert brutally dismantles their next moves

King Charles ordered not to invite Prince Harry to stay at royal residence next week

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's latest setback as public 'sees through' plan

Samsung unveils £300 price drop on Galaxy tablet if you use 'hidden' code

Europe's rainiest cities named and the wettest isn't in the UK - full list

New maps show UK to be blasted by 23C European plume in three-day mini-heatwave

Lookfantastic's luxury beauty box with over £300 worth of skincare costs £85

Kemi Badenoch’s blunt five-word retort to SNP after pint-sized wine Brexit jibe

New maps show UK to be blasted by 23C European plume in three-day mini-heatwave

Lookfantastic's luxury beauty box with over £300 worth of skincare costs £85

Kemi Badenoch’s blunt five-word retort to SNP after pint-sized wine Brexit jibe

Rattled Sadiq Khan admits the Tories' chance of winning has 'skyrocketed'

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Nigel Farage warns of 'one thing' that will stop the boats - but Rishi Sunak won't do it

Drivers caught out by DVLA car tax mistake which could see motorists ‘fined up to £2,500’

Stanley's new water bottle is a hit with fans - 'this shape is exactly what I need'

Only those with razor-sharp vision can spot the rogue number hiding in plain sight

Drivers caught out by DVLA car tax mistake which could see motorists ‘fined up to £2,500’

Stanley's new water bottle is a hit with fans - 'this shape is exactly what I need'

Only those with razor-sharp vision can spot the rogue number hiding in plain sight

This Morning cut off as Alison Hammond's on-air health issues sparks concern

GMB stars halt show for breaking news as Susanna Reid says it's like 'baby announcement'

Death in Paradise fans 'can't watch now' as they have same complaint over Ralf replacement

Everyone is saying the same thing as new birthday picture of Princess Charlotte released

Inside the world's best luxury hotel - water villas, private pools and underwater dining

UK tourists’ top holiday destinations revealed – but Brits not welcome at all of them

Eagled-eyed expert spots tiny error on King Charles's new Coronation scroll

Costa under fire from furious vegans raging at 'boring' new item on summer menu

Katie Price announces 'best news ever' as she shares baby scan photos

Eagled-eyed expert spots tiny error on King Charles's new Coronation scroll

Costa under fire from furious vegans raging at 'boring' new item on summer menu

Katie Price announces 'best news ever' as she shares baby scan photos

Jane McDonald credits one major lifestyle change to her 2.5 stone weight loss

Martin Lewis’s best 2024 motoring advice from car insurance, driving licence and payouts

Ditch bleach for ‘only thing that works’ to banish urine smells from toilets that's 99p

'Cowboy builder forced me back to work at 73 after scamming me out of £30k'

Gavin and Stacey officially confirmed for Christmas return – but James Corden has bad news

Conor McGregor deletes post after extraordinary attack on Ryan Garcia

Discover some unforgettable family days out this half-term

'Cowboy builder forced me back to work at 73 after scamming me out of £30k'

Gavin and Stacey officially confirmed for Christmas return – but James Corden has bad news

Conor McGregor deletes post after extraordinary attack on Ryan Garcia

Bargain Hunt's Natasha Raskin Sharp flooded with support as she shares baby update

Vanessa Feltz 'scared and miserable’ ahead of mysterious medical procedure: 'It will hurt'

Brian May 'so sad' as he issues heartbreaking statement over tragic death

Madrid Open star shows true colours with actions straight after Daniil Medvedev retirement

Putin panics as Ukraine set to devastate Russians with British-made bombs flown by US jets

Waitrose, Aldi, Asda, Lidl, Morrisons and Sainsbury's prices compared - see who's cheapest

Local elections were dire for the Tories – but one thing should stop Rishi Sunak giving up

Russia on the brink as desperate Putin scrambles over major Ukraine road block

Gardeners banned from cutting hedges in May with fine and jail time warning

Local elections were dire for the Tories – but one thing should stop Rishi Sunak giving up

Russia on the brink as desperate Putin scrambles over major Ukraine road block

Gardeners banned from cutting hedges in May with fine and jail time warning

George Russell sends clear six-word message to Toto Wolff about signing Max Verstappen

Erik ten Hag explains clear message sent to him by Man Utd bosses after 'initial meetings'

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou raises Jurgen Klopp suspicions ahead of Liverpool clash

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle tipped to visit this country on new 'unofficial royal tour'

Incredible new £2.3bn rail bridge will connect two countries and end traffic chaos

Scientists issue warning over fake meat packed with 'more salt than McDonald's'

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle tipped to visit this country on new 'unofficial royal tour'

Incredible new £2.3bn rail bridge will connect two countries and end traffic chaos

Scientists issue warning over fake meat packed with 'more salt than McDonald's'

Building Society launches new Cash ISA paying 4.5% interest rate

UK services sector grows at fastest pace for nearly a year after spending boost

WASPI compensation campaign secures major new support for full DWP payouts

Angel of death: 'Evil' nurse given 760-year jail term after killing patients with insulin

DWP cancels benefit overpayment charge against grieving family after backlash

Emmanuel Macron's chilling six-word warning 'risks launching NATO into WW3'

Gardening fans go crazy as plants are slashed to 50p in major supermarket

Barclays warns ‘be cautious’ of increase in ‘harmful’ scam most people don't spot

Royal fans issue same complaint after Prince William’s move on Charlotte’s birthday

Gardening fans go crazy as plants are slashed to 50p in major supermarket