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Life in squares: the addictive and adventurous cycling challenge you've never heard of

Using GPS to tick off squares on a map has transformed exploring into an addictive, area-collecting adventure. James Shrubsall investigates the appeal of tiling

Cycling Weekly · Feb 15, 2025

Starmer warned to boost defence spending or be consigned to ‘bin of history’

Former head of the army Lord Dannatt said the military could face embarrassment if asked to secure any Ukraine peace deal.

Evening Standard · Feb 15, 2025

UK police investigating rape claims 'blocked from pursuing case in China'

British detectives were not allowed to pursue the rape case in China

Evening Standard · Feb 15, 2025

UK-based lawyers for Hong Kong activist Jimmy Lai targeted by Chinese state

Exclusive: Barristers at Doughty Street Chambers say they have been subject to surveillance, hacking and rape threats

The Guardian - UK · Feb 15, 2025

‘Guess who’s back?’: the inside story of Nigel Farage’s quest for power

With a new HQ and digital-savvy staff, Reform UK is trying to tighten its operation – but there are tensions over fringe views and trouble brewing at the grassroots

The Guardian - UK · Feb 15, 2025

What the papers say – February 15

Here are the biggest stories leading Saturday’s front pages.

Evening Standard · Feb 15, 2025

West did ‘too little’ when Putin first invaded Ukraine, say Healey and Lammy

The Foreign and Defence Secretaries called on the UK and Europe to ‘do more’ to ‘share the burden’ of regional security

Evening Standard · Feb 14, 2025

UK ticket-holder scoops £65m EuroMillions jackpot

The winning main EuroMillions numbers were 04, 14, 31, 36 and 38 and the winning EuroMillions Lucky Star numbers were 03 and 10.

Evening Standard · Feb 14, 2025

Donald Trump confirms call with Keir Starmer to plan ‘friendly meeting next week’

US President Donald Trump has confirmed he received a call from UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to plan a “friendly meeting”.

The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2025

How to watch the NBA All-Star Weekend 2025: online and on TV

The NBA All-Star Weekend 2025 runs from February 14-16, and here's how you can watch or stream every event and game from the weekend.

WhatToWatch · Feb 14, 2025