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President Trump speaking in the Oval Office.
Trump says Putin will not ‘mess around’ at Alaska summit

The US president said it was a victory that the Russian leader was coming to Alaska, but a potential meeting with Zelensky would be ‘more important’


Five things Trump and Putin may discuss in Alaska — and one they won’t

From Ukraine’s ‘oceanfront property’ to sanctions and rare earth minerals, these are the pressing issues at the US-Russian summit


What does Putin want out of the Alaska summit with Trump?
Russia-Ukraine war


Portrait of John Simpson outside the BBC building.



Two students reviewing their A-Level results.
Why boys beat girls at the top A-level grades

Palm tree in a glass conservatory.
Tall tale of historic palm tree that wasn’t endangered after all

Two students reviewing their A-Level results.
Why boys beat girls at the top A-level grades





Portrait of Krish Kandiah, founder of UKHK.org, in Trafalgar Square, London.
Thought for the Day guest stands by Jenrick ‘xenophobia’ claim


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King Charles III recording a VJ Day message at Clarence House.
VJ Day veterans will ‘never be forgotten’, King promises

In a speech to mark 80 years since the end of the Second World War, Charles will echo George VI’s emphasis on the global devastation of conflict


Illustration of Panorama St Paul’s building at 81 Newgate Street.






US Air Force Thunderbirds fly past Mount Rushmore.
Thunderbirds at Mount Rushmore — and other news in pictures
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Afghan on leaked list is blocked from UK in ‘callous’ reversal



When election canvassing turned sombre for Chris Bryant
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Leonardo DiCaprio feels 32 at the age of 50. At 61, I’m emotionally 36

The actor was at a sweet spot of life 18 years ago. For me that came later — but not much


George and J.D. in photos.
Georgie, the UK schmoozer-in-chief



Illustration of a house on a floating island.
Detached houses — are they worth 22 per cent more?


Collage of three framed paintings: a horse, a sunset seascape, and a cityscape.
Constable or Lowry: which artist best represents Britain?



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Labour bets big on three new words this autumn

Expect to hear a lot about ‘contribution’, ‘fairness’ and ‘renewal’, but will these simply join the graveyard of Starmer mantras past?



Illustration of Trump and Putin facing each other, each holding a book.

Cartoon by Morten Morland



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It’ll pay to make new towns more beautiful






a woman wearing a white sweater and gold earrings smiles for the camera
It’ll pay to make new towns more beautiful




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Admiral Insurance headquarters sign in Cardiff.
Admiral sets aside £50m for car claims redress


Gatwick Airport CEO Stewart Wingate on the tarmac.
Gatwick’s hopes of second runway hinge on transport links

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Alistair OsborneGrowing impatience at Gatwick delay



Berkshire Hathaway takes stake in troubled US health group


Companies of the future struggle with barriers from the past


Tariffs blamed as Britain’s exports to US drop to lowest since 2022



Eddie Howe and Matthew Syed at a Newcastle United training ground.

In an access-all-areas visit to Newcastle’s HQ our columnist learns about coach’s methods, humble origins and hopes of talking star striker round



Lin-Manuel Miranda in a performance of Hamilton.

Our theatre critic has never shared the love for the hit musical. But as it turns ten and gets a cinema release, he’s giving it another go

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Cavtat, Croatia harbor with boats and waterfront buildings.
An expert guide to a great (and affordable) late-summer break in Croatia


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