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Pakistan accuses India of ‘act of war’ after strikes

Loud explosions were heard in Bahawalpur and Muzaffarabad amid mounting tensions and after a deadly attack in the Indian-administered part of the region

Asia
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Anger at Indian payoff in ‘biggest deal since Brexit’

New Delhi’s taxes on British exports such as whisky and cars could fall by up to 90 per cent in free trade deal worth up to £5 billion for UK economy


UK-India trade deal risks being tainted by national insurance row


President Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney meeting in the Oval Office.



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Will James Bond leave Pinewood for LA? The UK film industry reacts to Trump

Michelle Obama speaking at SXSW.
Michelle Obama: I’m in therapy

Dame Lucie Rie, Australian studio potter, with a pot.
How contemplating art helps us to see the bigger picture

Collage of Ariana Grande in Wicked, Daniel Craig in a Bond film, and Tom Holland and Zendaya in Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Will James Bond leave Pinewood for LA? The UK film industry reacts to Trump






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Collage of Adolf Hitler and other Nazi leaders with a shattered swastika.
‘I’m not giving any more orders.’ How Hitler and the Nazis fell

The Third Reich’s last days were marked by delusion and despair as the Führer’s regime crumbled, but even his successors didn’t think the end had come


Nigel Farage and Reform MPs presenting new MP Sarah Pochin outside the Houses of Parliament.
Reform can afford a few gaffes. Starmer does their work for them


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Ministers ‘using EU law to avoid fitting lifts at train stations’

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson leaving 10 Downing Street after a cabinet meeting.
Education secretary’s allies criticise ‘sexist’ reshuffle briefings


Shane Richardson and Hannah James wearing matching shirts.
Partner of racer killed at Oulton Park lost previous boyfriend to crash




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News in pictures
A toddler in a traditional outfit dances as musicians play at a Cinco de Mayo celebration.
News in pictures


Oxford calls for tighter controls to tackle rise in deepfakes
53 minutes ago


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Editor's picks


It’s a wonder our reliance on the US lasted so long

After 80 years we can no longer expect America to protect us, and paying for our defence will require brutal honesty



Illustration of people watching white smoke rising from the Reichstag Building in Berlin, with text stating "White Smoke!" and "And a lot quicker than the Vatican!"

Cartoon by Morten Morland



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Putin’s posturing promises only fresh danger






a man wearing glasses and a striped shirt smiles for the camera
Putin’s posturing promises only fresh danger




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Prince Harry at the Invictus Games 10th anniversary ceremony.
Carol MidgleyWhatever you think of Prince Harry, he hasn’t forgotten his status





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David SmithDon’t bank on Reeves slowing down the public spending juggernaut


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Inter Milan players celebrating a goal.

Inter Milan 4 Barcelona 3 (after extra time, Inter win 7-6 on aggregate): Davide Frattesi goal secures place in Champions League final in Munich



Scene from Apocalypse Now (1979) showing soldiers witnessing a burning building and a religious ceremony.

From the whop-whop of helicopters to screeching trains — Walter Murch’s memoir reveals his sonic adventure through some of Hollywood’s biggest films

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