Britney Spears checks into treatment facility weeks after 'inexcusable' DUI arrest
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'Stolen' Mercedes crashes into pedicab after police chase through streets of Soho
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Fuel protests cause more disruption as Irish government faces no confidence vote
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Keir Starmer defends plan for closer alignment with EU rules
PM rejects claim plan is integration with EU ‘by stealth’, saying changes will happen only if parliament passes lawUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer has defended plans for the UK to align more closely with some EU rules without parliamentary votes, saying a closer relationship with Europe “is in the UK’s best interest”, particularly given the international turmoil over the Iran war.Speaking to the BBC after the Guardian revealed that ministers were planning to use so-called Henry VII...
JD Vance mocked over weekend of failures in Iran and Hungary: ‘On a historic roll’
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsJD Vance mocked over weekend of failures in Iran and Hungary: ‘On a historic roll’Vice president saw 21 hours of peace talks with Tehran end without agreement and then Viktor Orban driven from power in Budapest, days after receiving his personal endorsementJoe Sommerlad Monday 13 April 2026 09:39 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookm...
Jana Nayagan leak sparks sabotage fears as Vijay’s farewell film faces fresh uncertainty
Dubai: What was meant to be a grand cinematic farewell for Tamil actor Vijay has instead turned into a crisis. Over five minutes of footage from Jana Nayagan, widely expected to be Vijay’s final film before his full-time entry into politics, leaked online on April 9 and 10, triggering outrage among fans and raising serious questions about security within the film’s production.Clips featuring the title card, Vijay’s introduction scene, portions of a song and even key sequences quickly spread acro...
HBO Max comes to the UK: what to watch, what it costs and is it worth it?
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How to protect British birds from avian diseases this summer
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Vistry promotes Adam Daniels to top job after speedy search
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Starmer confirms UK will not support US blockade of strait of Hormuz – UK politics live
PM says opening waterway is ‘vital’ as he rules out any UK involvement in US moves to blockade straitGood morning. The parliamentary recess is over, the Iran war disaster isn’t, campaigning is ramping up because the May elections are less than four weeks to go, and there will be plenty for MPs to discuss as they meet in the Commons this afternoon. The full timetable, as usual, is down below.Keir Starmer is in Greater Manchester this morning, on a visit linked to the English local elections. But...
PM refuses to join Trump’s Iran blockade and vows not to get dragged into war
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Future of Food Festival is this spring's unmissable foodie event
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Britney Spears checks into treatment facility after DUI arrest
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Trump slams Pope Leo as ‘weak’ and posts picture of himself as Jesus healing the sick
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump slams Pope Leo as ‘weak’ and posts picture of himself as Jesus healing the sickPresident Trump claimed that Pope Leo XIV was only chosen because ‘they thought that would be the best way to deal with President Donald J. Trump’Owen Scott Monday 13 April 2026 08:34 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookma...
Dan Walker faces employment tribunal as former Channel 5 co-anchor accuses him of bullying
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'Most dangerous' spider in Britain found in Buckingham Palace gardens as it spreads across London
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London parks 'toxic chicken' alert as poisoned meat kills animals in capital
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Starmer ignites 'Henry VIII powers' row with move to adopt EU single market rules without MPs' support
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Cost of crude oil races higher as Donald Trump pledges to block Iranian ports
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World Naked Bike Ride confirmed for London this summer despite growing intolerance towards event
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