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Labour promises three new prisons as part of ‘record expansion’

Shabana Mahmood announces £4.7 billion package as the government tries to prevent jails running out of space in November

Crime

Trump praises ‘young, attractive’ Syrian president with al-Qaeda past

The meeting between Ahmed al-Sharaa and the US president was the first of its kind in 25 years


Improved relations with Arab nations are cause for concern in Israel


England's 1966 World Cup victory celebration.
Fifa vice-president: It’s time UK hosted men’s World Cup again

Victor Montagliani says England-led bid should be encouraged by world governing body’s new approach to awarding tournaments

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How Barbie swapped high heels for flats: a scientific analysis
Science
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Meet Alex the Great. He’s a giant rabbit who drives a car
US news
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P Diddy trial live: Cassie was ‘sent to plastic surgeon after attack’
US news
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How Barbie swapped high heels for flats: a scientific analysis
Science
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Gary Lineker at the Emirates FA Cup Semi-Final.
Lineker apologises over ‘antisemitic’ social media post

Presenter shared a video on Instagram that had a rat emoji alongside the headline ‘Zionism explained in less than 2 mins’


Gary Lineker with BBC Sport microphone.



Prince William speaking to Child Bereavement UK supporters.




Rosamund Pike and Pierce Brosnan in a scene from *Die Another Day*.
Rosamund Pike: I was told to strip for James Bond audition


No techno on the school run: slower songs reduce drivers’ speed


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Editor's picks



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I’ve stayed in over 100 places in Ireland. These are my favourites

Lighthouses on peninsulas, fairytale towers and hotels with lakeside saunas — the Emerald Isle has plenty of tempting options. Our expert shares the best


Cast photo for Channel 4's Virgin Island Series 1.
No American sex therapy, please  … we’re British



Sailing yacht in Kotor Bay, Montenegro.
Spirulina omelettes and protein shakes — the Adriatic’s new hotel for exercise-obsessed millennials


Framed illustration of Pablo Picasso's Tête d'homme à la pipe.
Want to buy a Picasso? Just swipe right on the Tinder for art





Vladimir Putin reviewing documents at a meeting.

US president says he will join a potential summit with President Zelensky and President Putin if there are indications a deal could be made

Russia-Ukraine war
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President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa addressing the media.
Afrikaners granted asylum in US are cowards, says Ramaphosa


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How vampire bats explain Keir Starmer’s ‘strangers’

Humans, like some other species, appreciate reciprocity, and tend to worry someone’s taking more out than they put in



Illustration of Air Force One with "Trump" added to the side, being loaded with bags of money.

Cartoon by Morten Morland



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Assisted dying can’t be sanitised. Stop trying






a woman wearing a leopard print shirt looks at the camera
Assisted dying can’t be sanitised. Stop trying






Composite image of Guy Pewsey with Whoopi Goldberg and a current photo of Pewsey sitting near a children's easel.

What happened when former showbiz journalist Guy Pewsey swapped the A-list for tricky parents and their little devils?


A broken baguette.
Hilary RoseMacron is wrong — the best baguette is a binned baguette





a man wearing glasses and a suit stands in front of a white background
Alistair OsborneChancellor channels her inner Scargill


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Frank Lampard consoling Jack Rudoni after a soccer match.
Owen SlotPlay-off heartbreak may be the best thing for Lampard’s reputation




Rowan Hooper speaking at an event.

Dr Rowan Hooper and Dr Penny Sarchet take an amiable canter through the latest scientific theories on this New Scientist series

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