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Elon Musk and Tim Cook among CEOs expected to accompany Trump on China trip

Mon, 05/11/2026 - 18:26
A total of 17 US executives are set to join the president on his visit, where he will meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.

Labour MPs Move Against Starmer

Mon, 05/11/2026 - 18:19
The number of Labour MPs calling for the prime minister to go increases.

Labour MPs Move Against Starmer

Mon, 05/11/2026 - 18:19
The number of Labour MPs calling for the prime minister to go increases.

Labour MPs Move Against Starmer

Mon, 05/11/2026 - 18:19
The number of Labour MPs calling for the prime minister to go increases.

Trump says Iran ceasefire is on 'massive life support'

Mon, 05/11/2026 - 18:17
The US president criticises an Iranian counteroffer to end the war, and says the month-long ceasefire is "unbelievably weak".

UK alcohol deaths fall for first time since Covid pandemic

Mon, 05/11/2026 - 17:52
Experts say the “modest reduction” is “not cause for complacency”, with calls to redouble efforts to slash deaths further.

US passengers from ship quarantined as officials say public risk 'very low'

Mon, 05/11/2026 - 17:17
One passenger has tested positive for Andes virus, a rare type of hantavirus, while another is showing mild symptoms, health officials say.

'Britain at the heart of Europe': How Starmer's plans are going down in the EU

Mon, 05/11/2026 - 17:15
Sir Keir Starmer pledged to rebuild the UK's relationship with Europe in a defiant speech on Monday.

'Britain at the heart of Europe': How Starmer's plans are going down in the EU

Mon, 05/11/2026 - 17:15
Sir Keir Starmer pledged to rebuild the UK's relationship with Europe in a defiant speech on Monday.

Man accused of Starmer arson attacks did not intend to endanger life, court hears

Mon, 05/11/2026 - 17:09
A Ukrainian man accused of the attack says he was forced to start the fire after being recruited online.

Starmer arson attacks accused did not intend to endanger life, court hears

Mon, 05/11/2026 - 17:09
A Ukrainian man accused of the attack says he was forced to start the fire after being recruited online.

Pupils hopeless and crying after 'poorly worded' Higher Maths exam

Mon, 05/11/2026 - 16:13
More than 11,000 people have signed a petition calling for a review of the exam saying it was "totally unrecognisable" from what they had prepared for.

'Total lack of respect': Macron interrupts speaker to ask for silence

Mon, 05/11/2026 - 16:10
The French president stood up during a conference in Kenya to tell the audience to quieten down, saying it was “impossible” for speakers to be heard.

TikTok launches £3.99 subscription for no ads in UK

Mon, 05/11/2026 - 16:05
Those who don't subscribe will be able to use the platform for free - but be shown personalised ads by default.

Campbell's Bluebird back on Coniston Water almost 60 years after fatal record attempt

Mon, 05/11/2026 - 16:04
The restored hydroplane returns to the lake where its record-breaking pilot was killed in 1967.

Campbell's Bluebird back on Coniston Water almost 60 years after fatal record attempt

Mon, 05/11/2026 - 16:04
The restored hydroplane returns to the lake where its record-breaking pilot was killed in 1967.

Marcus Rashford - what does future hold for Barcelona's England striker?

Mon, 05/11/2026 - 15:55
Marcus Rashford has an uncertain future despite the on-loan Manchester United forward scoring a brilliant free-kick for Barcelona in El Clasico.

Five 'fouls' in one move - breaking down Premier League corner chaos

Mon, 05/11/2026 - 15:42
The Premier League season has been defined by set-piece drama. It came to a head at West Ham on Sunday, when the VAR could have penalised any one of a handful of potential fouls.

Five 'fouls' in one move - breaking down Premier League corner chaos

Mon, 05/11/2026 - 15:42
The Premier League season has been defined by set-piece drama. It came to a head at West Ham on Sunday, when the VAR could have penalised any one of a handful of potential fouls.

How different countries are dealing with passengers from the ship

Mon, 05/11/2026 - 15:28
The UK, US and EU are asking all citizens returning home from the virus-hit MV Hondius to self-isolate for about six weeks.

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