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Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks to the media about a US-UK trade deal.
Starmer hails ‘historic’ deal with US

Agreement to cut tariffs is ‘jobs saved, not job done’, PM admits

Politics

a man wearing glasses and a suit stands in front of a white background
Trade deal amounts to a U-turn with few benefits



President Trump announcing a trade agreement in the Oval Office.
A good deal for Britain — or have we really been ‘shafted’?


President Trump announcing a trade agreement in the Oval Office.
A good deal for Britain — or have we really been ‘shafted’?


President Trump announcing a trade agreement in the Oval Office.



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American Robert Prevost elected as Pope Leo XIV

Surprise success of a cardinal seen as an heir to Pope Francis could put the Catholic Church at odds with the Trump administration


Newly elected Pope Leo XIV waving from a balcony.
New Pope is everything Trump is not: a voice for the huddled masses


Cardinals Fridolin Ambongo Besungu and Robert Francis Prevost at a mass in Saint Peter's Basilica.
Incoming pope has already hit out at Trump administration

Taylor Swift lying in bed with one of her Scottish Fold cats.
Cats become Britain’s favourite pet as Gen Z copy Taylor Swift


Illustration of a spacecraft burning up in Earth's atmosphere.




A doctor plays a citole for a newborn baby during a music therapy session.
News in pictures
A doctor plays a citole for a newborn baby during a music therapy session.
News in pictures


Hamas hostage condemns Pulitzer prize awarded to sceptic


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Editor's picks



Shirley Ballas in a teal sequined dress sitting on a white sofa.

The Strictly head judge tells Julia Llewellyn Smith about her stalker ordeal, joining dating apps and why she only eats one meal a day





Portrait of Lucy Cavendish, a food therapist.
I used to go to Weight Watchers — but I’ve switched to fat jabs



Bins, potholes, asylum: this time Farage is serious

Reform’s manifesto for governing councils rests on three voter-focused priorities that are straight out of Labour’s playbook



Illustration of a four-panel cartoon depicting Donald Trump and other figures.

Cartoon by Morten Morland



Portrait of Gerry Baker.
Is ‘fight oligarchy’ the best Democrats can do?






Portrait of Gerry Baker.
Is ‘fight oligarchy’ the best Democrats can do?




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Black and white photo of a woman and a man.

How do you know your next date isn’t just after your money — or your business secrets? Rohan Banerjee meets five execs navigating a romantic minefield


Slug on a hosta leaf.
Ann TrenemanThe ten slug-proof plants every gardener should know about





a woman wearing glasses and a black jacket looks at the camera
Mehreen KhanRather than groupthink, Bank is now at risk of doublespeak


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Mason Mount of Manchester United celebrating a goal.

Man United 4 Athletic Bilbao 1 (United win 7-1 on agg): Ruben Amorim’s side set up final against Spurs — the winner will play in the Champions League



Two blindfolded performers holding hands onstage, with a group of seated actors in the background.

Hamlet Hail to the Thief, a collaboration between Thom Yorke and the RSC, uses songs from the band’s sixth album


Cecil Beaton in his indoor garden with his pug.
Going out or staying in? Our critics pick the best things to do this week


Portrait of David Attenborough.
From gorillas to goslings: how well do you know your Attenborough?
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Forgive me, for I have sinned: I didn’t switch my car insurance


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