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West provoked Russia into Ukraine war, insists Farage

Nigel Farage has said the EU and Nato provoked the invasion of Ukraine by Russia by expanding eastwards. Speaking to BBC's Panorama last night, Mr Farage said the expansion of the European Union and Nato eastwards gave Vladimir Putin a reason to tell the Russian people “they’re coming for us again”.

Voters to hit Tories hard as property ladder pulled up

The Conservatives have been warned they face an existential crisis over housing after new figures showed ownership has declined in dozens of seats held by the party.

Tory donations dry up as big business backs Labour

The Tories have been dwarfed by the Labour Party in fundraising as big donors ditch Rishi Sunak's party ahead of the 4 July general election.

Conservative Party 'held in contempt by the electorate' as betting scandal deepens

Sir Keir Starmer has accused Rishi Sunak of \"total lack of leadership\" after the prime minister failed to deny cabinet ministers are among senior Tories who placed bets on the election date.

Brand it like the Beckhams

With help from Netflix, Posh and Becks continue to show the world a rosy view of their marriage. As a new biography tells a different story, Rachel Richardson delves a little deeper

"They all went for a hike amid high temperatures'

Greek tragedies see five tourists die over 11 days in 40C heat

Do pushy parents damage kids or help them to thrive?

Tennis ace Emma Raducanu says she’s lucky to have a strict mum and dad despite years of resentment and the returns are clear. Charlotte Cripps wrestles with a parental poser

Biden's mental capacity is an election issue - he has to go

Over the past week, discussion of the US presidential election has dramatically shifted from Joe Biden’s chances of winning a second term to his chances of contesting the election at all.

Dominant Draper shocks Alcaraz at Queen's Club

A figure of composure and poise throughout what would transpire to be the biggest afternoon of his career so far, Jack Draper could not contain his emotions any longer by the end.

Williams sublime as Spain dominate Azzurri to win

As Nico Williams weighed up Giovanni Di Lorenzo in the early moments of the second half on a charged evening in Gelsenkirchen, the Italy defender must have felt as if his night was never going to end.

Southgate fails to master the midfield balancing act

There was a problem with the team of all the talents.

Sloppy England struggle against energetic Denmark

If Gareth Southgate has already warned his players to ignore criticism, he’s going to need to lock them away in Erfurt after this.

Interest-rate hold means a cruel summer for borrowers

Struggling homeowners may have to wait until autumn for the Bank of England to ease pressure, writes James Moore

Coca-Cola heir told to pay $900m in sex assault case

A billionaire heir to a Coca-Cola bottling fortune has been ordered to pay 900m 710m) in damages to a former employee in a landmark sexual assault case.

Deaths surge past 1,000 as hajj pilgrims suffer in 50C

More than 1,000 people have died during this year’s hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia – with temperatures having reached a peak of 51.8C in Mecca in recent days.

Putin and Kim alliance lacks credibility on global stage

Vladimir Putin’s military pact with Kim Jong-un represents a “pariah partnership” between two countries that are emerging as key components of an autocratic, anti-Western “axis of impunity”, experts say.

'It could happen to you, so prepare for war with Russia'

Author and soldier Oleksandr Mykhed tells Tom Watling about his new book describing the reality of Putin’s invasion

Tenerife missing teenager 'had no idea where he was'

Jay Slater, 19, told friend he had a cut leg in frantic last call

Olympics organisers urged to drop foie gras from menu

Catering at Paris Games set to include controversial product

Hunger Games and MASH star Sutherland dies aged 88

An anti-war activist as well as a chameleonic actor, his career spanned seven decades and encompassed almost every genre

Is Johnson's memoir part of a new comeback campaign?

Boris Johnson has released the details of his memoir, and it is likely to cause quite a stir.

Tired party leaders were no match for furious audience

No tittering at the back, but Rishi Sunak is angry. Not just cross, but “incredibly angry”.

People could face sanctions for refusing national service

Rishi Sunak has said he could take drivers’ licences and bank accounts off 18-year-olds if they refuse to take part in his mandatory national service.

Starmer and Sunak trade on the 'I'm not Liz Truss' card

My test for the BBC Question Time special was how honest Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak would be about the trade-offs facing the next government.

A trip on the Tory battle bus with the elusive Mr Gove

Archie Mitchell joins the minister for a ride on the campaign trail but comes away with more questions than answers

Sunak 'angry' about betting on election date allegations

Question Time viewers also give Keir Starmer a tough ride

Tory campaign engulfed by election gambling scandal

The Conservatives are facing electoral meltdown after the scandal over betting on the election date engulfed the party’s top campaign team.

Howzat?! Have Americans finally been bowled over?

The T20 World Cup shows the US's love affair with cricket has been far from smooth, as Cameron Ponsonby explains

Tourists warned as four die in record Greek heatwave

Greece is counting the cost of an early heatwave that has taken the lives of several tourists in a preview of the extreme weather it is likely to face this summer. An urgent warning has been issued to anyone travelling to the country as four holidaymakers have died and more are missing amid record temperatures.

'Some of them believe they have always been Russian'

Tom Watling tells how kidnapped Ukrainian children have been 'brainwashed' after being taken into Russia or Russian-occupied territory - and how others may still be trapped