Donald Trump is considering cancelling a planned series of summer concerts in Washington DC and replacing them with a political-style rally.
The shows were intended to mark the country’s two-hundred-and-fifty-year anniversary as part of The Great American State Fair. However, several high-profile artists, including Martina McBride, Bret Michaels, and the Commodores, have withdrawn from the event. The celebrations are being organised by the Freedom 250 group, a non-partisan organisation launched last year by Mr Trump and currently led by Keith Krach, a former appointee from the State Department.
An autistic teenager has shared details of an amusing exchange with the Duke of Edinburgh after receiving his Gold Award.
Eighteen-year-old Jacob, from Windsor, was one of a small group to speak personally with Prince Edward at a Buckingham Palace festival on Wednesday. When Jacob revealed his hometown, the Duke replied that he might be familiar with the area. Jacob also discussed his challenging Gold expedition, telling the Duke how his team powered through difficult conditions, proving that resilience can go far.
Paris Saint-Germain have won the Champions League for the second consecutive year.
It was heartbreak for Arsenal, who missed two penalties during the decisive shootout. Eberechi Eze fired his attempt wide, while Gabriel shot over the crossbar. Although goalkeeper David Raya saved a penalty from Nuno Mendes, it was not enough to prevent the French side from securing the title.
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman in her eighties was found dead in Cornwall.
Officers were called to a property in the Ashton area, near Helston, shortly after midnight on Friday. A thirty-six-year-old man from Penzance remains in custody. Police have confirmed that the victim’s next of kin have been informed.
Marcia Lucas, the Oscar-winning editor of the original Star Wars film, has died at the age of eighty.
Lucas was regarded as a pivotal creative force behind the space saga’s early success, imbuing the original series with significant emotional depth. She passed away at her home in California on Wednesday following a battle with metastatic cancer. Her family described her as a true trailblazer for women in film and one of the most influential editors in cinematic history.
Police have launched an urgent search for a man missing from Slough.
Twenty-six-year-old Aeman was last seen yesterday, May twenty-ninth. Officers have since recovered several of his personal belongings, including his trainers, a towel, and a bank card, near the Lake End Car Park by the Jubilee River. When last seen, Aeman was wearing a black T-shirt, a grey hooded gilet, and black jogging bottoms. He was also carrying Sainsbury’s carrier bags. Anyone with information is urged to contact local authorities immediately.
Arne Slot has been sacked as Liverpool head coach with immediate effect, it’s understood.
The Dutchman won the Premier League in his debut season, but endured a difficult follow-up campaign as the team struggled for performances. Liverpool finished fifth this year, amidst reports that Slot had fallen out with high-profile star Mohammed Salah.
A blood test designed to detect multiple cancers could offer genuine hope, according to experts.
This follows an NHS trial of the Galleri test, which investigates how well it works alongside existing screening to identify cancer cases earlier. Although the trial found the test did not significantly reduce later-stage cancers, these mixed results are now being presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s annual meeting in Chicago.
Russian intelligence agencies are becoming increasingly aggressive in their attempts to steal Western technology.
European intelligence leaders report that Moscow is building fake companies, recruiting middlemen, and deploying hackers to gather information. This desperation stems from Western sanctions imposed following the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, which have severely hampered Russia’s ability to procure essential equipment. Christoffer Wedelin, from the Swedish Security Service, says Moscow is putting serious effort into acquiring advanced machine tools.
Temperatures will drop across much of the United Kingdom this weekend as a record-breaking heatwave makes way for cloudy skies and rain, the Met Office has confirmed.
Although warm weather will persist this Saturday, particularly in the South East, other parts of Britain will see a return to milder conditions. Forecasters expect London to reach 30°C this afternoon, with Cambridge hitting 29°C and Reading peaking at 28°C.
A sixteen-year-old has been charged with murder following the fatal stabbing of a teenage boy in east London.
Police were called to Hackney shortly after 7:15pm on Monday following reports of a large gathering, disorder, and individuals seen with machetes on Towpath Walk. Fifteen-year-old Brayan David Saldarriaga, from Haringey, was discovered with stab wounds in Poplar Close. Despite the urgent efforts of emergency services to save him, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Buckingham Palace was handed thousands of emails six years ago that reportedly showed Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor sharing confidential government information while serving as a trade envoy.
It has emerged that an archive containing 30,000 emails, which also detailed the former prince’s controversial financial dealings, was given to the Lord Chamberlain in 2020. These files were obtained from one of the former Prince Andrew’s personal business contacts. When questioned about the handling of these documents, Buckingham Palace stated that because there is an ongoing police enquiry concerning Mr Mountbatten-Windsor, they cannot provide any comment.
A missing man is believed to have been found dead following extensive searches.
A body was located in the Maidenhead Thicket area by emergency teams, including the Berkshire Lowland Search & Rescue group. Thames Valley Police stated that while formal identification is pending, they believe the deceased is twenty-six-year-old Lee.
British holidaymakers are being advised to arrive at European airports three hours before their flight home departs.
This follows warnings from the UK boss of Wizz Air, Yvonne Moynihan, regarding lengthy queues caused by new border checks. She told the BBC that significant delays at passport control have resulted in passengers missing return and connecting flights. While airports report that queues are worsening under the new Entry Exit System, which requires travellers to register their fingerprints, a European Commission spokesperson claims the system is currently working well at almost all border crossing points.
President Donald Trump held a meeting with his top aides to reach a final determination regarding a potential framework to extend a ceasefire with Iran.
However, the discussions concluded without clarity on how the two nations might proceed. Mr Trump stated that Iran must agree to never possess a nuclear weapon, ensure the Strait of Hormuz is reopened for unrestricted shipping in both directions, and destroy any mines currently in the waterway. The meeting took place in the White House Situation Room. Iran previously indicated it was not negotiating on its nuclear programme, despite reports that both countries had agreed to a memorandum of understanding pending formal leadership approval.
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