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‘Not in our name’: Israelis protest against Gaza war – but Netanyahu seems unmoved

The coordinates came through last minute. The instruction was to get there fast. People organising demonstrations, blocking motorways and major intersections, did not want...

World

Jimmy Lai’s son says his father will ‘most likely die in jail’ unless UK govt intervenes

The bustle still exists in Hong Kong, but its tone is not the same. A city once famous for its protest, now simply doesn’t dare....

World

Spain deploys extra 500 soldiers to tackle major wildfires – with weather ‘not on our side’

Spain has deployed a further 500 soldiers to battle wildfires that have spread across parts of the country in scorching conditions – taking the...

Politics

Will Labour get better marks on education next term?

👉Listen to Politics at Sam and Anne’s on your podcast app👈        “Education, education, education” was how Tony Blair set out New Labour’s priorities in...

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Donald Trump says Volodymyr Zelenskyy ‘can end war with Russia if he wants to’ – ahead of crucial White House meeting

Volodymyr Zelenskyy could “end the war with Russia almost immediately, if he wants to”, Donald Trump has said – ahead of crucial White House...

The stakes are high – and the unity of the alliance against Putin has never been so threatened

When Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his European allies meet Donald Trump in Washington, a huge amount is at stake. Ukrainian officials are reported to feel...

Sports

Dodgers emerge from ‘rough stretch,’ sweep Pads

Alden GonzalezAug 17, 2025, 09:53 PM ET Close ESPN baseball reporter. Covered the L.A. Rams for ESPN from 2016 to 2018 and the L.A....

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Giants’ Lee corrals ball with knees for wild catch

Associated Press Aug 17, 2025, 08:00 PM ET Open Extended Reactions SAN FRANCISCO — San Francisco Giants center fielder Jung Hoo Lee might have...

Sports

Reds turn tables in extras, snap Brewers’ streak

ESPN News Services Aug 17, 2025, 04:49 PM ET Open Extended Reactions CINCINNATI — William Contreras hit his 13th home run of the season,...

The men lining up to be the next generation of fishermen in the UK

In a small hut next to Newlyn Harbour at the bottom of Cornwall, the next generation of fishermen are quite literally learning the ropes....

Donald Trump says Volodymyr Zelenskyy ‘could end war if he wants to’ – ahead of crucial White House meeting

Volodymyr Zelenskyy could “end the war with Russia almost immediately, if he wants to”, Donald Trump has said – ahead of crucial White House...

Waiting for the bailiffs but nowhere to go: Sharp rise in number of disabled homeless people

Chrystal Hendry finished her psychology degree in 2021 and was excited to move to the next phase of her life – working towards becoming...

Politics

How a chaotic 24 hours unfolded ahead of Trump and Zelenskyy’s crunch White House talks

If there’s one thing the past 24 hours has confirmed, it’s that it’s still Donald Trump’s world, and we’re all just living in it....

Politics

Sir Keir Starmer and his allies have no choice but to keep their Trump criticisms implicit

Sir Keir Starmer is straining his diplomatic sinews to simultaneously praise Donald Trump’s efforts to end the war in Ukraine, while repeating calls for...

Politics

Thousands more Afghans affected by second data breach, ministers say

Thousands more Afghan nationals may have been affected by another data breach, the government has said. Up to 3,700 Afghans brought to the UK...

Politics

Four things we learned from Sir Mel Stride’s Electoral Dysfunction interview

Since last year’s general election, Sir Mel Stride has become a familiar face for those of us who like our politics. During the campaign,...

World

Putin has agreed Ukraine can have ‘NATO-style’ security guarantee, Trump envoy says

Vladimir Putin has agreed to allow Ukraine’s allies to offer it a NATO-like security guarantee as part of an eventual deal to end the...

Putin has agreed Ukraine can have ‘NATO-style’ security guarantee, Trump envoy says

Vladimir Putin has agreed to allow Ukraine’s allies to offer it a NATO-like security guarantee as part of an eventual deal to end the...

Business

Miniature classic car-maker Hedley Studios revs up rescue deal

A company which makes miniaturised electric versions of classic cars has secured a rescue deal led by an American merchant banking group. Sky News...

Politics

Sir Keir Starmer will be accompanying Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Washington

Sir Keir Starmer will be accompanying Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Washington tomorrow for his crunch meeting with Donald Trump. He will join European...