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Royal Family watch Red Arrows flypast on Buckingham Palace balconyRoyal Family watch Red Arrows flypast on Buckingham Palace balcony
The annual event marks the King’s official birthday and features more than 1,400 members of the armed forces. ...
In pictures: Trooping the Colour marks King’s official birthdayIn pictures: Trooping the Colour marks King’s official birthday
The King and Queen were cheered on as they rode along The Mall towards Horseguard’s Parade. ...
Are the Downing Street dominoes about to fall?Are the Downing Street dominoes about to fall?
John Healey’s resignation as defence secretary is a disaster for the prime minister, writes Laura Kuenssberg. ...
Israel carries out air strikes on Lebanon, state media says, as Iran claims deal with US nearIsrael carries out air strikes on Lebanon, state media says, as Iran claims deal with US near
The strikes come as Iran’s foreign minister says a deal to end fighting with the US is close. ...
US limits use of Anthropic AI models Fable 5 and MythosUS limits use of Anthropic AI models Fable 5 and Mythos
The News Since the introduction of ChatGPT to the public, AI safety experts have been calling for a “pause” on the development of the most powerful AI models. Anthropic itself did so in a recent blog post. On Friday evening, that pause may finally have happened. But it came from ...
‘Have you ever been around someone you just know is evil?’ Melinda French Gates on meeting Jeffrey Epstein, giving away billions, and her post-divorce peace‘Have you ever been around someone you just know is evil?’ Melinda French Gates on meeting Jeffrey Epstein, giving away billions, and her post-divorce peace
The philanthropist always saw Epstein for who he really was – despite his meetings with her then husband Bill Gates. Now carving out a life on her own terms, she explains why she’s focused on the fight for women’s health Melinda French Gates has entered a new phase of life, ...
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The News As his Iran war causes economic shock and his Hill clashes with his party continue, President Donald Trump is throwing himself a massive 80th birthday celebration. Trump is set to mark the moment with a $60 million-plus UFC match on the South Lawn. Its massive scale speaks to ...
Middle East crisis live: Iran says Lebanon is part of deal with US but nuclear programme is notMiddle East crisis live: Iran says Lebanon is part of deal with US but nuclear programme is not
Iran’s foreign minister says end to war on all fronts includes Lebanon but Tehran won’t give up nuclear programme; US president has reportedly talked to Netanyahu Iran’s official Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) has cautioned against media speculation about a potential memorandum of understanding to end the war, particularly on ...
US-Iran peace deal remains elusive as Trump and Tehran trade conflicting claimsUS-Iran peace deal remains elusive as Trump and Tehran trade conflicting claims
US president dismisses Iranian media reports agreement is close, despite earlier suggesting a deal could be signed this weekend Middle East crisis – live updates Prospects for an immediate end to the war between Iran and the US remained uncertain on Friday amid a chaotic series of conflicting claims and ...