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February 13, 2025

Trump says he has opened talks with Putin to end war in Ukraine

US warns Kyiv it must cede territory and reject membership of Nato

Trump says he has opened talks with Putin to end war in Ukraine

1 min

Starmer promises judge-led inquiry into Nottingham attacks 'in weeks'

A judge-led public inquiry into the Nottingham attacks will take place in \"a matter of weeks\", Keir Starmer has told the families of the three people killed and the injured survivors.

Starmer promises judge-led inquiry into Nottingham attacks 'in weeks'

2 mins

Guardian and Observer up for multiple reporting awards

The Guardian and Observer have been nominated for multiple honours at this year's Press Awards, including for daily and Sunday newspapers of the year and news website of the year.

Guardian and Observer up for multiple reporting awards

2 mins

Malcolm X's Midlands visit to be marked with pub mural 60 years later

It was a moment that united the US civil rights movement with the anti-racist movement in Britain, helping to change the country – and to mark its 60th anniversary it will be commemorated with a mural.

Malcolm X's Midlands visit to be marked with pub mural 60 years later

1 min

'They are grounded in money, sex and the body': Ravenhill updates ten 16th-century plays

A premiere by Mark Ravenhill has been an event ever since the British playwright's explosive debut 30 years ago with Shopping and Fucking.

'They are grounded in money, sex and the body': Ravenhill updates ten 16th-century plays

2 mins

Judge Censures MI5 for False Evidence in Its Attempt to Block BBC Report into Agent

A high court judge has found that MI5 gave false evidence to three courts as it faced scrutiny over its handling of a neo-Nazi agent alleged to have attacked his partner.

Judge Censures MI5 for False Evidence in Its Attempt to Block BBC Report into Agent

3 mins

Weight-loss drugs may help reduce alcohol intake, clinical trial finds

Weight-loss drugs could be used to help people reduce their intake of alcohol, researchers have said, after a study found they can cut cravings and curb heavy drinking.

Weight-loss drugs may help reduce alcohol intake, clinical trial finds

1 min

'It's been a mighty struggle': Malkinson wins payout over wrongful conviction

Andrew Malkinson is to be given a payout by the Ministry of Justice, more than a year and a half after the court of appeal declared his innocence.

'It's been a mighty struggle': Malkinson wins payout over wrongful conviction

3 mins

Zelenskyy President says Johnson did not wreck peace deal in 2022

Volodymyr Zelenskyy has rubbished claims that Boris Johnson scuppered a possible peace deal between Ukraine and Russia in spring 2022, calling them \"illogical\" in an interview with the Guardian.

Zelenskyy President says Johnson did not wreck peace deal in 2022

2 mins

Nato alliance Security of Europe no longer main focus for US, says Hegseth

Donald Trump's newly appointed defence secretary told allies on his first international trip that the US was no longer \"primarily focused\" on European security.

Nato alliance Security of Europe no longer main focus for US, says Hegseth

3 mins

UK Universities Face 'Deep-Fake' International Student Fraud

British universities seeking to save time and money by automating their interviews with international students face a new threat: \"deep-fake\" applicants.

1 min

Public green space in London to be built over by Spurs

A women's football academy will be built over public green space and a rewilded former golf course after Enfield council approved plans by Tottenham Hotspur football club.

Public green space in London to be built over by Spurs

2 mins

MoJ Issues Apology to Woman Subjected to Racism in Jail's Mother and Baby Unit

The Ministry of Justice has apologised to a black woman who suffered racist abuse in a prison's mother and baby unit where her son was referred to as a \"monkey\".

2 mins

Art review A nice Goya - but what's that got to do with the price of fish?

Goya to Impressionism Courtauld Gallery, London

Art review A nice Goya - but what's that got to do with the price of fish?

3 mins

CPS decision to charge footballer Kerr an 'attack on free speech'

A leading human rights lawyer has called for an investigation into the Crown Prosecution Service's decision to charge the footballer Sam Kerr, calling it an \"attack on free speech\".

CPS decision to charge footballer Kerr an 'attack on free speech'

1 min

Bolan and Hepburn to receive blue plaques for cultural impact

Audrey Hepburn, Marc Bolan and Una Marson are among the stars who will be receiving a blue plaque for their impact on London's cultural landscapes, English Heritage has announced.

Bolan and Hepburn to receive blue plaques for cultural impact

1 min

Thames Water investigated by Ofwat over delays in environmental improvements

Thames Water is being investigated by the water regulator for England and Wales after the struggling company delayed environmental improvement schemes.

2 mins

NHS trust ordered to pay £1.6m after three deaths of newborns

An NHS trust has been fined £1.6m after admitting it failed to provide safe care and treatment to three babies who died within months of one other.

NHS trust ordered to pay £1.6m after three deaths of newborns

2 mins

Judge warns women over 'nightmare' sperm donor

A sperm donor who had subjected mothers to a \"nightmare\" of controlling behaviour over their children has been named by a judge as a warning about the dangers of unregulated sperm donation.

Judge warns women over 'nightmare' sperm donor

1 min

Opera review Tragedy of abuse-scarred family grips from first moment to last

First the film, then the stage play and now an immensely impressive opera.

Opera review Tragedy of abuse-scarred family grips from first moment to last

2 mins

Christian school worker sacked over posts about LGBTQ+ classes wins appeal

A Christian school worker who was sacked after she shared Facebook posts raising concerns about lessons in LGBTQ+ relationships for primary school children has won her battle in the court of appeal.

Christian school worker sacked over posts about LGBTQ+ classes wins appeal

2 mins

Industry Reeves growth plans delayed until June

Labour's long-awaited industrial strategy has been delayed until June, while ministers will bring forward plans for individual sectors in a bid to show they are working to kickstart growth, it has emerged.

Industry Reeves growth plans delayed until June

2 mins

Starmer 'Judge wrong to grant Gaza family asylum'

A judge who granted a Palestinian family the right to live in the UK after they applied through a scheme originally meant for Ukrainian refugees made the wrong decision, Keir Starmer has said.

Starmer 'Judge wrong to grant Gaza family asylum'

2 mins

PMQs are losing their flavour as Kemi Kaze struggles to formulate any coherent questions

We're going to have to rethink the way we do this. Redefine the parameters. It's usual to think of prime minister's questions as a moment of jeopardy for No 10.

PMQs are losing their flavour as Kemi Kaze struggles to formulate any coherent questions

2 mins

Target man Minister is a proxy for attacks on Starmer

If at the end of last year you had asked Labour insiders to choose Keir Starmer's defining decision as prime minister, they might have said means-testing winter fuel payments or announcing billions in tax rises on business.

Target man Minister is a proxy for attacks on Starmer

3 mins

World's peatlands are a ticking 'carbon bomb' that need saving, warns study

The world's peatlands are \"dangerously underprotected,\" despite the colossal amount of climate-heating carbon dioxide already being emitted due to their destruction, a study has warned.

World's peatlands are a ticking 'carbon bomb' that need saving, warns study

3 mins

Suits of amour Colours burst from Thom Browne

Thom Browne has said that if one of his catwalk shows receives only positive reviews, he worries. He much prefers to ruffle a few feathers.

Suits of amour Colours burst from Thom Browne

2 mins

Cherry and Applebaum on longlist for nonfiction prize

The singer Neneh Cherry, the historian Anne Applebaum and the Labour MP Yuan Yang are among those long-listed for this year's Women's prize for nonfiction.

1 min

Caravan owners go to court to stop holiday park 'wild west'

Campaigners have called on the UK government to take action over the \"wild west\" holiday park industry, as nearly 2,000 people join a group legal action alleging they have lost thousands of pounds on mis-sold static caravans and unfair pitch fees.

Caravan owners go to court to stop holiday park 'wild west'

2 mins

Met chief: Home Office failure means forces are stuck with officers who are unfit to serve

Britain's most senior police officer has blamed Home Office foot-dragging for a failure to change the rules to allow forces to sack officers who fail vetting procedures.

Met chief: Home Office failure means forces are stuck with officers who are unfit to serve

2 mins

That's a rap Tabloid bad boy returns with Belfast band biopic

He first came to national attention blowing the whistle on his own dubious practices at the Daily Star and earning 14 mentions in Brian Leveson's 2012 report into phone hacking.

That's a rap Tabloid bad boy returns with Belfast band biopic

3 mins

Hostage release still possible, says Hamas as talks intensify

Arab mediators are scrambling to save the Gaza ceasefire as the Israeli military bolsters troop and tank deployments to the strip's periphery ahead of the possibility of the truce breaking down this weekend.

Hostage release still possible, says Hamas as talks intensify

3 mins

Militant group faces difficult choices after Trump deals blow to ceasefire agreement

Hamas is facing hard choices as the Israeli military bolsters troop numbers in and around the Gaza Strip and the three-week-old ceasefire falters.

Militant group faces difficult choices after Trump deals blow to ceasefire agreement

2 mins

West Bank Israeli settlers push on with annexation of Bedouin land

Israeli settlers are pushing ahead with a largely unnoticed de facto annexation of vast areas of rural land in the occupied West Bank, which has already seen the almost total displacement of Bedouin people.

4 mins

Cost of flights from France to rise as 'solidarity tax' doubles

The cost of flights from France will rise next month when the government more than doubles its \"solidarity tax\" on tickets.

1 min

Germany Greens tone down climate message amid challenge from the far right

The crowd had crammed into a concert hall in central Berlin to hear crunch-time election pitches from Robert Habeck and Annalena Baerbock, the high-profile Green ministers in charge of Germany's economy and diplomacy.

Germany Greens tone down climate message amid challenge from the far right

3 mins

Capitol Attack: Video Evidence Used to Convict Rioter Vanishes

Attorneys representing a collection of news organisations said in a legal filing submitted on Tuesday that video evidence used during the sentencing of a rioter involved in the January 6, 2021 attack on the US Capitol had vanished from an online government platform.

1 min

Open secrets Musk claims transparency, in appearance with president

Elon Musk claimed in the Oval Office on Tuesday that his so-called \"department of government efficiency\" (Doge) was providing maximum transparency as it bulldozed its way through the federal government, remarks contradicted by the reality of how he has operated in deep secrecy.

Open secrets Musk claims transparency, in appearance with president

2 mins

Trump's Pick for FBI Head Is Accused of Covertly Orchestrating Purge at Agency

A senior Democrat has accused Kash Patel, Donald Trump's nominee as FBI director, of having already secretly orchestrated a purge of the bureau's agents even as senators debate whether to confirm him in the post.

Trump's Pick for FBI Head Is Accused of Covertly Orchestrating Purge at Agency

2 mins

Dog captured after months on the run - again

A wiry terrier named Scrim, who became known as New Orleans's most ungovernable dog after two daring months-long escapes, has been brought to heel again.

Dog captured after months on the run - again

1 min

Ex-partner been a rat? 'Feed them' to an endangered owl

Revenge, they say, is a dish best served cold. And for an endangered owl breeding programme in Canada, it is also a dish best served dead.

1 min

Power games

Tycoon profited after border security rules were eased for Indian energy park

Power games

4 mins

Tariffs could force Coca-Cola to increase use of plastic, says CEO

Coca-Cola has said it may have to increase its use of plastic in the US if Donald Trump's tariffs raise the cost of aluminium cans.

Tariffs could force Coca-Cola to increase use of plastic, says CEO

1 min

Nationwide warns Reeves against cutting tax breaks for cash Isa savers

Nationwide, Britain's biggest building society, has waded into a row over whether the government should cut tax breaks on cash Isas, arguing such a move would reduce mortgage availability for first-time buyers.

1 min

Ineos outlook downgraded as debt pile soars to £10bn

Sir Jim Ratcliffe faces growing concerns over the financial health of his chemicals empire as its debt pile is forecast to reach almost €12bn (£10bn) this year and his sporting interests, including Manchester United and New Zealand rugby, hit crisis point.

Ineos outlook downgraded as debt pile soars to £10bn

2 mins

Car finance firm sets £165m aside for loans scandal

One of the UK's biggest providers of motor finance has warned it expects to set aside up to £165m in the first half of its financial year to cover possible legal and compensation costs resulting from the car loans commission scandal.

1 min

Temporarily nationalising Thames Water may be the only way to deliver the shock it needs

At this point in the endless game, one should fear any 'creditor-led' solution. The priority ought to be upgrading operations

Temporarily nationalising Thames Water may be the only way to deliver the shock it needs

2 mins

Changing status Zuckerberg's once lofty diversity goals for Meta put on scrap heap

In 2019, Meta set an ambitious goal for itself: ensure half of its workforce was from diverse or underrepresented backgrounds by 2024.

Changing status Zuckerberg's once lofty diversity goals for Meta put on scrap heap

4 mins

Context is everything: As any woman in a locked taxi knows, Kerr should never have been in court

Any woman who has been sitting in a cab and reached for the handle to find the door locked and felt their muscles instinctively tense for a split second until they hear the familiar clink of the car unlocking, even though they have been safely delivered to their requested destination, will have had an opinion on Sam Kerr's court case.

Context is everything: As any woman in a locked taxi knows, Kerr should never have been in court

4 mins

Buttler leaps to England's defence after clean sweep

The numbers are ugly as the Champions Trophy approaches. England's defeat in this final clash with India was their 16th in 23 one-day internationals since the start of the 2023 World Cup.

Buttler leaps to England's defence after clean sweep

2 mins

Southern Brave sale seals Hundred's £1bn revamp of the English game

English cricket has completed arguably its greatest transformation in living memory after Southern Brave became the eighth and final Hundred franchise to be bought in a landmark sale totalling close to £1bn.

2 mins

People's club Wigan keep doors open in pursuit of perfection

Peet's men enjoyed a clean sweep of trophies last year but community success is just as important to them

People's club Wigan keep doors open in pursuit of perfection

4 mins

Ratcliffe cast as Scrooge but United mess is Glazers' fault

Sir Jim Ratcliffe is making drastic cuts to Manchester United's operation for fear that the club are on a fast-track to bankruptcy.

Ratcliffe cast as Scrooge but United mess is Glazers' fault

2 mins

City's Madrid jibe a sign of a club losing run of itself

Banner makes England's champions look small and rage is in danger of becoming their defining energy

City's Madrid jibe a sign of a club losing run of itself

5 mins

Maeda hands Celtic hope after Olise's Bayern rocket

At 2-0 down, Celtic were staring at the invidious scenario of a box-ticking exercise in Munich next week.

Maeda hands Celtic hope after Olise's Bayern rocket

3 mins

Havertz to miss rest of season with injury

Arsenal's worst fears have been realised with Kai Havertz set to miss the rest of the season with a hamstring injury, leaving Mikel Arteta's side without a recognised centre-forward in a blow to their Premier League title hopes.

Havertz to miss rest of season with injury

1 min

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