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‘OK, I need to call work’: Meet the new councillors who never expected to get elected

Some say they want to rise to the challenge, while others have been forced to resign almost before their tenure began. Albert Toth looks at the rise of ‘paper candidates’ and what they mean for the future of local politics

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Ignore Steven Bartlett – what if your perfect fitness routine is the problem?

WELL ENOUGH: In this week’s Well Enough newsletter, Harry Bullmore looks at Steven Bartlett’s claim that drinking alcohol ‘ruined’ three days of his life, and explores how the pursuit of a ‘perfect’ fitness routine may be counterproductive

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Iran-US war latest: Tehran launches fresh attack on Israel as it vows ‘crushing response’ to strikes in Lebanon

Iran and the US have continued to trade strikes as the conflict enters its 100th day

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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Leaders to ramp up hypersonic missile defences after Zelensky’s No 10 visit

Sir Keir Starmer hosted Volodymyr Zelensky, Emmanuel Macron and Friedrich Merz for talks on support for Ukraine

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PM to host Zelensky and leaders of France and Germany for No 10 talks

The so-called E3 group of nations meeting the Ukrainian leader are some of Kyiv’s staunchest allies.

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MPs question whether troubled Ajax armoured vehicle is fit for purpose

The Public Accounts Committee’s chairman said advice to carry out maintenance checks every time Ajax is stopped was an ‘insult to intelligence’.

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SNL UK star Ania Magliano thought her casting was a ‘mistake’

Ania Magliano has confessed that she first thought her casting on SNL UK was a “mistake”.

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How an imprisoned stalker is linked to the arrest of Craig and Lindsay Foreman in Iran

TIMELINE : The couple have been sentenced to 10-years in jail in Iran, but believe a stalker languishing in a British prison could be the key to their release

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Revealed: The imprisoned stalker who could hold the key to freeing British couple jailed in Iran

SPECIAL REPORT: Exclusive: Britain is holding an ageing Iranian stalker whose deportation could help spare Lindsay and Craig Foreman from a 10-year jail sentence – so why won’t officials let him go? Crime correspondent Amy-Clare Martin investigates

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Leila Farzad on not being able to return to Iran: ‘Going back got more complicated and dangerous’

INTERVIEW: The ‘I Hate Suzie’ star hasn’t been back to her family’s war-torn homeland since her teens – but now she’s starring in a stage adaptation of one of the biggest Iranian films of the 21st century. She tells Ellie Harrison about reconnecting with her heritage, and how after years…

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I discovered hidden views of the Eiffel Tower by exploring this lesser-known neighbourhood in Paris

Stepping away from the tourist hotspots, Amelia Neath visits Passy to capture the French capital from a different angle

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Why parents like me are living in fear of fake squishy dumpling toys

IN FOCUS: First, it was Labubus, now it is all about new gel-filled squidgy dumpling toys – and there are counterfeit versions causing havoc. These crazes are driving mum of two, Charlotte Cripps, mad

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Pope Leo XIV’s visit to mainland Spain and the Canary Islands, in photos

Pope Leo XIV’s weeklong visit to Spain has brought him to a once-staunchly Catholic country that has long been in the throes of waning religious practice. ____ This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.

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What China and North Korea stand to gain from Xi’s rare summit with Kim Jong Un

Chinese leader Xi Jinping is traveling to North Korea for the first time in nearly seven years, offering North Korean leader Kim Jong Un a stage to showcase an increasingly assertive foreign policy

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How Americans are adjusting their spending habits as cost of living soars

The U.S. Commerce Department reported last week that the growth in Americans' spending in April was primarily driven by higher prices, not an increase in purchases

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French villagers say non merci to Hegseth during controversial D-Day visit

Locals called out Hegseth’s past criticisms of allied countries in Europe

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North Korea calls US push for its denuclearization an 'anachronistic dreams'

The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called a U_S_ push for denuclearization of North Korea “anachronistic dreams."

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Knicks warn of enhanced security measures for fans with Trump attending Game 3 of the NBA Finals

The New York Knicks are warning fans to bring as little as possible to Game 3 of the NBA Finals and encouraging them to arrive at least two hours before tipoff as part of enhanced security measures with President Donald Trump attending the game

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Texas AG Ken Paxton pats himself on the back for ‘major victory’ in suit against ‘Big Gay Swim Day’ event — but the case was dropped

The city and event organizers say they were already complying with the law by the time the Texas official launched his now-dropped suit

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Multiple people have been shot near a festival in Toledo, Ohio, authorities say

Multiple people were shot Saturday afternoon near a community street festival in Toledo, Ohio, police said

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Crowded airport lounges have a new offering for impatient customers: Grab-and-Go

Growing trend lets flyers grab prepackaged sandwiches, salads and sometimes specialty drinks - but does away with longstanding lounge features like dedicated Wi-Fi and abundant seating

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Police planned ‘disinformation’ intervention during trial of Henry Nowak’s killer

Prosecutors advised the police that issuing a message risked impacting the ‘integrity’ of the case against Vickrum Digwa

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Glass artist Peter Layton says it is ‘a total miracle’ his family escaped the Nazis

Layton revealed his family chose to anglicise his family name of Lowy to Layton

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King appoints composer and engineer as Order of the Thistle members

Professor Jim McDonald and Sir James MacMillan have been honoured.

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‘Don’t regulate flexible work out of existence’, retail industry warns

Last week, ministers laid out details for proposals which could ensure guaranteed hours for workers.

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