The prime minister said his Thursday night conversation with Donald Trump centred on the need for a “practical plan” to open the Strait of Hormuz, as questions continued over energy …
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Potential US host cities for 2031 Women’s World Cup games consider withdrawal over Fifa concerns
by Owen Clarkeby Owen ClarkeSeveral American cities in contention to host matches at the 2031 Women’s World Cup are weighing whether to pull out, amid concerns about Fifa’s handling of this summer’s tournament. Some …
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Home Office begins move to curb post-Brexit residency rights for EU citizens in UK
by Owen Clarkeby Owen ClarkeMinisters are preparing to remove post-Brexit residency rights from EU citizens who are no longer deemed to be continuously living in the UK, prompting concern about the use of travel …
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The Masters 2026, day two at Augusta National: live golf updates
by Owen Clarkeby Owen ClarkeSecond-round action continued at Augusta National as Wyndham Clark, Aaron Rai, Im Sungjae and Freddie Couples made their moves during a demanding day at The Masters 2026.
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Middle East crisis live: Vance warns Iran not to ‘play’ US as he heads to Pakistan for talks
by Owen Clarkeby Owen ClarkeIslamabad is under tight lockdown as Pakistan prepares to host high-stakes US-Iran negotiations on Saturday, while fresh Israeli strikes in Lebanon cast doubt on the fragile ceasefire outlook.
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County Championship day one: early wickets at Old Trafford and Haseeb Hameed falls first ball
by Owen Clarkeby Owen ClarkeSecond-round County Championship action got underway with early wickets, including Haseeb Hameed dismissed first ball and Luke Wells caught at third slip off Ben Aitchison.
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Epstein survivors respond critically to Melania Trump’s surprise call for a public hearing
by Owen Clarkeby Owen ClarkeA group of Epstein survivors has pushed back after Melania Trump unexpectedly called for a public hearing, saying they have already “done their part” and repeating demands that Pam Bondi …
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Hungary election campaign reaches final stretch as Orbán seeks to hold on to power
by Owen Clarkeby Owen ClarkeOpposition candidate Péter Magyar has urged supporters not to assume victory is assured, with undecided voters still a factor ahead of Sunday’s vote in Hungary.
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UK should be judged on its actions, not social media posts, defence secretary says
by Owen Clarkeby Owen ClarkeDefence secretary John Healey said Britain’s role in the Gulf should be assessed by its actions, not by Donald Trump’s social media comments, as tensions linked to Iran continue to …
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Epstein survivors push back after Melania Trump’s surprise call for public hearing
by Owen Clarkeby Owen ClarkeA group of Epstein survivors has rejected Melania Trump’s call for a public hearing, saying they have already “done their part” and renewing demands for Pam Bondi to be questioned. …
