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What will Trump’s relationship be like with the new pope? A Vatican expert has their say

Donald Trump called the election of the first American pope a 'great honour'

The Independent UK · May 9, 2025

Two Men Found Guilty Of Chopping Down Iconic UK Tree

An English court found two men guilty on Friday of the "deliberate and mindless" felling of one of the UK's most iconic trees, an incident that sparked national outrage.

International Business Times · May 9, 2025

Former UK military chief encourages doubling of defence spending

The UK spent £53.9 billion on defence in the 2023/24 and the Government has committed to increases in the coming years.

The Independent UK · May 9, 2025

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Detroit automakers fuming after Trump’s first trade deal gives preferential treatment to imported U.K. cars over their own

'Under this deal, it will now be cheaper to import a UK vehicle with very little U.S. content than a USMCA compliant vehicle from Mexico or Canada that is half American parts.'

Fortune · May 9, 2025

Women dream more about stress than men, according to Simba’s sleep study

Simba’s latest AI study reveals dreams and nightmares experienced by the UK

T3 · May 9, 2025

Most Stocks Lifted By Hopes For US-China Talks After UK Deal

The mood among investors has improved substantially since the US president unveiled his "Liberation Day" blitz last month, sending markets spinning and fuelling global recession fears.

Latin Times · May 9, 2025

UK scientists gain backing for controversial projects to artificially cool Earth

Scientists in the UK have received government funding of almost €70 million to pursue geoengineering projects aimed at artificially cooling the Earth, in an attempt to slow the progression of climate change – but the projects are causing controversy in the scientific community.

Radio France Internationale · May 9, 2025

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Bargain Hunt expert admits failing to report art sales to Hezbollah financier

Oghenochuko Ojiri pleaded guilty to eight offences under section 21A of the Terrorism Act 2000 during a hearing at Westminster Magistrates’ Court.

The Independent UK · May 9, 2025

Revealed: The illegal truth behind some of London's top restaurants

Half-a-million-pound fines. Repeated raids. And a secret illegal workers underground world propping up the capital’s most-hyped dining spots. Rachael Burford investigates

Evening Standard · May 9, 2025

Trump’s first trade deal might be a ‘nothingburger’ but stock investors like the taste of it anyway

The implication is that the baseline 10% tariff will likely stay in place globally but there can be industry-specific carve-outs. That’s good news for stocks.

Fortune · May 9, 2025

Bank of mum and dad ‘helps first-time buyers purchase homes two years earlier’

The growing reliance on family support risks deepening housing market inequality, according to UK Finance, which carried out the analysis.

Evening Standard · May 9, 2025

True value of ‘bank of mum and dad’ for first-time buyers revealed in new analysis

Years of saving and thousands of pounds are saved with family support, researchers find

The Independent UK · May 9, 2025

Matt Willis reveals Busted turned down offer to compete for UK in Eurovision

McFly’s Tom Fletcher also revealed he had been asked to write a song for the competition.

Evening Standard · May 9, 2025

Kendrick Lamar dominates 2025 BET Awards nominations

The nomination for the 2025 BET Awards are here and see rivals Kendrick Lamar and Drake in contention for top prizes, including a battle for Album of the Year.

BANG Premier · May 9, 2025

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The Fashion Central · May 9, 2025

Macron’s Cunning 5-Day Masterplan to Trap Brexit Britain Exposed as Payback Strikes

Turns out, Emmanuel Macron wasn’t just playing hardball in the post-Brexit years—he nearly pulled the plug on Britain, literally.

The Independent UK · May 9, 2025

UK set to be hotter than Barcelona this weekend as warm weather returns

May started off with the hottest day of the year so far with 29.3C heat in London

The Independent UK · May 9, 2025

US trade deal a ‘political win’ but will do little for UK growth, say experts

Sir Keir Starmer said the trade agreement struck on Thursday is a ‘historic’ deal, but economists played down the benefits for the economy at large.

Evening Standard · May 9, 2025

Scrapping congestion charge exemption for EVs is huge threat to London's clean air gains, warns report

Transport for London insists the discount must end on Christmas Day

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Euronews · May 9, 2025

James Bond franchise has 'nothing to worry about' when it comes to tariffs, Trump says

Donald Trump even attempted an impression of late actor Sean Connery while discussing the impact of US tariffs on the UK film industry following the announcement of a UK-US trade deal.

Evening Standard · May 9, 2025

Romeo Beckham's girlfriend Kim Turnbull escapes UK amid rumours she 'caused feud with Brooklyn'

Brooklyn, 26, and his wife Nicola Peltz, 30, have sparked feud rumours by avoiding major family events for the past few weeks

The Independent UK · May 9, 2025

Bargain Hunt art expert admits terror offences

Oghenochuko Ojiri, 53, pleaded guilty to eight offences under the Terrorism Act 2000

Evening Standard · May 9, 2025

US beef could be served in London restaurants 'without diners knowing' under trade deal, warns farming boss

The trade agreement allows for 13,000 tonnes of American beef to be exported to the UK

Barchart · May 9, 2025

S&P Futures Gain With All Eyes on U.S.-China Trade Talks, Fed Speak on Tap

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM25) are trending up +0.32% this morning as investors pin their hopes on trade negotiations between Washington and Beijing.

The National (Scotland) · May 9, 2025

'Reform offer nothing': Richard Tice left fuming on Question Time by trade union boss

RICHARD Tice and Reform UK have been accused of being “fraudulent” with their promises and offering working-class people “nothing” instead,…

Evening Standard · May 9, 2025

Adolescence co-creator Jack Thorne’s Let The Right One In sees UK tour cancelled

Directed by Bryony Shanahan, the play tells a story of vampires, love, loneliness and survival.

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