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Hezbollah US Envoy Attempts To Avert Escalation Between Israel And Lebanese Militants

A senior envoy from the Biden administration has met Benjamin Netanyahu for talks aimed at averting a deepening conflict between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, after Israel warned over the weekend that it was on the brink of a "wider escalation".

Netanyahu Dissolves War Cabinet Amid Tension Over Handling Of Gaza Conflict

Benjamin Netanyahu has dissolved the Israeli war cabinet that had been overseeing the conflict in Gaza, rebuffing his far-right allies who had been seeking seats and apparently moving to solidify his grasp on decision-making over the fighting with Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah across the Lebanese border.

England Fan Among Eight Facing Criminal Charges After Euros Brawl

One England fan and seven Serbs are facing criminal charges and tournament bans after a brawl involving 150 people before Sunday's game between the two countries.

Greek Coastguard Treatment Of Migrants Illegal, Says Ex-Officer

A former Greek coastguard officer has described as "obviously illegal" the actions of colleagues who abandoned nine migrants at sea in one of 15 alleged illegal pushbacks from Greek islands or territorial waters that reportedly killed dozens of people.

There Is An EU-Sized Hole In Starmer's 'Growth' Manifesto

Growth is our core business,” Keir Starmer said as he unveiled a Labour manifesto aimed 7 squarely at reassuring disaffected Conservative supporters who have not yet moved into the Labour column.

Trump 'Selling His Policies To The Highest Bidders'

Eager for campaign funds, former US president is reversing his old promises. Richard Hall and Andrew Feinberg report

Ukraine To Get $50bn From Russian Funds After G7 Deal

G7 leaders reached a deal yesterday to use profits from frozen Russian assets to provide around 50bn 39bn) worth of support to Ukraine.

The Drugs Trade How Big Is The Problem-And Who Is Paying The Price?

Over the past 10 years, Europe has developed a serious cocaine problem. The drug, originating in the jungles of South America, is being transported, sold and consumed across the European continent in record amounts.

£40million Loan To Help Rebuild Ukraine

RISHI Sunak yesterday warned tyrant Vladimir Putin he won't be able to outlast the Western alliance - as he hailed a "game-changing" £40million boost for Ukraine at the G7 summit.

Ukraine War Fund From Russia Cash

G7 agrees deal to provide £40bn loan to Kyiv

What Gambling Laws Say And What The Penalties Are

Rishi Sunak's closest parliamentary aide, Craig Williams, is understood to be the subject of an inquiry by the Gambling Commission after he bet £100 that there would be a July election, three days before the prime minister named the date.

Why Brexit Is A Dirty Word

Politicians avoid the B-word for fear of scoring an election own goal. But should they be bolder, asks Sean O’Grady

Ticking Time Bomb! 3.6m At High Risk Of Diabetes

A RECORD 3.6 million people are at high risk of developing diabetes as the nation battles an obesity epidemic.

Sunak's Hopes For 'Bounceback' Fade As UK Economy Flatlines In April

The UK economy flatlined in April, held back by wet weather, as the signs of a recovery from last year's recession began to fade.

Alcaraz And Sinner Take The Spotlight From Old Guard

Their meeting in the French Open semis today signals an exciting new era in the men’s game, says Jamie Braidwood

Dozens Of Migrants Rescued After Channel Boat Capsizes

Around 80 migrants have been rescued in the English Channel after the boat they were travelling in capsized off the coast of Kent.

Democracy Comes Under Scrutiny Amid Battle To Buy Basics

After 25 years, Nigeria's role as the region's police officer is in jeopardy, with its people losing faith in a squeezed economy

Civil War And Bloodshed? Conviction Infuriates Trump's Base

The posts are ominous. “Pick a side, or YOU are next,” wrote conservative talk show host Dan Bongino on the Truth Social media platform in the aftermath of Donald Trump’s 34 felony convictions.

Brain Scans To Predict Dementia Up To 9 Years In Advance

MRI breakthrough '80% more accurate than common tests'

Between Tories And Reform Lies A Good Centre-Right Party

THE CONSERVATIVES began this election campaign by telling wavering voters that a vote for Reform UK was a wasted vote that the next Prime Minister is inevitably going to be either Rishi Sunak or Keir Starmer and, therefore, voting for anyone else would simply help the latter into Number 10.

Modi Can Bounce Back - Just Like His Great Admirer, Trump

Narendra Modi was the first world leader to be given a tour of the White House by a freshly elected Donald Trump.

The Treasury's Intervention Is Yet Another Blow To Sunak

After Tuesday night’s TV debate, relieved Conservatives claimed Rishi Sunak had detonated another “Labour tax bombshell” with his repeated claim that the party’s £38.5bn of unfunded spending commitments would cost every working household £2,000.

How To Solve A Problem Like Pep!

CITY CHIEF ON GUARDIOLA LEAVING

Twelfth Straight Month Of Record Global Temperatures

The world faced the hottest May on record, completing 12 months in a row that have set a new global temperature record for that time of year.

King's tribute to D-Day 'gallantry'

ROYALS LEAD A DAY OF MOVING COMMEMORATIONS

Central Gaza attacked

THE Israeli military said it has started “operational activity” in two areas of central Gaza in a possible broadening of its ground offensive against Hamas.

Labour turn on tax 'liar' Sunak

LABOUR branded Rishi Sunak a liar after it emerged senior officials had told ministers not to say civil servants were behind Tory claims that Sir Keir Starmer was planning tax hikes if elected.

London Hospitals Working On Paper After Russia Hack

Senior hospital sources describe the situation as a disaster’

King And Queen Shed Tears At D-Day Commemorations

William joined Charles and Camilla at the anniversary events

PM May Regret His Tax Claim After Treasury Rubbishes It

James Bowler, the most senior civil servant in the Treasury, may have just hammered the final nail into a misfiring Tory general election campaign.