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Two women in Union Jack themed attire and hats, holding small Union Jack flags, wait for a VE Day procession in London.
Crowds line route as VE Day procession set to begin

Events to mark Europe’s liberation from the Nazis will start at midday

History
2 minutes ago

EU rejects UK plea to use crime and illegal migration databases

The move is a blow to Downing Street’s attempts to improve security ties with Europe




Blank map of Europe highlighting Switzerland.
How the Allies won the Second World War in Europe

The story of the closing months of the conflict in pictures and maps



Portrait of a smiling 100-year-old World War II veteran wearing medals.
Joy and heartbreak on the European war’s last day

Even as millions celebrated Victory in Europe the casualties kept coming — and many troops faced transfer to the war against Japan

History
36 minutes ago


Police officers arresting a suspect.
Iranians among eight arrested in ‘major’ counterterrorism operation

Trent Alexander-Arnold of Liverpool celebrates a Premier League win.
Alexander-Arnold confirms he is leaving Liverpool

Police officers arresting a suspect.
Iranians among eight arrested in ‘major’ counterterrorism operation






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Spitfire crash-landed in a field.
Spitfire crash lands in a field before VE Day celebrations

The rare aircraft, which flew in the Second World War, was operated by a vintage flight experience company


Keith McNally holding a glass of red wine.
I was Alan Bennett’s lover, claims restaurateur



Couple kissing during a romantic dinner.
Is a kiss after cake safe for coeliacs?
Science
40 minutes ago


Ed Miliband at Little Cheyne Court Wind Farm.
Ed Miliband’s net-zero deadline is unrealistic, says union boss




Five heavy horses pulling a harrowing/rolling machine on a farm.
News in pictures
Five heavy horses pulling a harrowing/rolling machine on a farm.
News in pictures


Rising toll of injuries from drivers whose poor eyesight can be fatal


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Editor's picks



Prince Harry in Montecito, California.

The Duke of Sussex is desperate to heal his royal rift. Having witnessed life in his adopted home town, the alternative might be unbearable, says Katie Glass


David Beckham and his family posing by a car.
Kevin MaherDon’t blame Brooklyn Beckham for not celebrating his dad David’s 50th



a bald man wearing glasses and a black jacket
Political controversy will only get you so far

There is a long history of entertainers crossing into politics but rappers Kneecap are at the trivial end of the spectrum



Illustration of a doctor delivering a baby Trump, with text that reads "After the pain of labour, we promise a beautiful delivery!"

Cartoon by Peter Brookes



a woman wearing a pearl necklace smiles for the camera
Royals need to offer Harry an olive branch






a woman wearing a pearl necklace smiles for the camera
Royals need to offer Harry an olive branch




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Portrait of Marina Fogle.

My grief has made me fight for change. How can we understand so little about pregnancy?


Portrait of Caitlin Moran.
Caitlin MoranIt’s really scary on my street when it’s hot. A man has a pickaxe





a man in a suit and white shirt smiles for the camera
Simon FrenchTrade war fears strengthen the case for faster interest rate cuts


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Trent Alexander-Arnold of Liverpool celebrates a Premier League win.
Alexander-Arnold confirms he is leaving Liverpool


Young Trent Alexander-Arnold with Steven Gerrard.
Trent will always be Liverpool fan but they can’t give new challenge he craves

Henry Pollock of Northampton Saints celebrating a rugby victory.
David WalshEven Australians will clamour for tickets to see Pollock the Lion



No room for Pollock but Feyi-Waboso is worth gamble: my Lions squad
Rugby union
1 minute ago






A person operating sound equipment during an orchestral performance.
Tectonics 2025 review — I’ve never heard a symphony like this
Classical & Opera
1 minute ago


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