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LIFE

Ballet Pumps Are Back And Chiropodists Are Shuddering

Goodbye arches.

This Fascinating Video Shows Why Flash Floods Are So Bad After A Heatwave

Heavy rain after a heatwave isn't always a good thing.

Where Is The UK's Latest Heatwave Coming From?

A meteorologist explains what's happening with all this dry, hot weather.

15 Summer-Proof Products To Keep You Cool While You’re On The Go

The sun is no match for these super cooling (and affordable) buys.

ENTERTAINMENT

Emma Thompson Weighs In After Sean Bean Sparks Backlash Over Intimacy Coordinator Comments

"No, you can’t just let it flow. There’s a camera there, and a crew... it’s not a comfortable situation."

Strictly Come Dancing Unveils 13th Contestant For This Year's Series

"My dance skills are currently at the level of ‘1970s disco vibe’ but I’m ready to work hard."

Madonna's Latest Appearance On Jimmy Fallon, Naturally, Ends With Her Riding Him On The Floor

Things took a chaotic turn during the Queen of Pop's interview on the US talk show.

Brookyln Peltz Beckham Hits Back At Critics Of His Cooking Aspirations

The 23-year-old's TV cooking segments have proved particularly divisive in recent months.

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UKRAINE LATEST

Why The UN Is Worried About This Ukrainian Nuclear Plant – Now More Than Ever

UN chief has warned that any attack on such a nuclear plant is "suicidal".

Videos

Griner Gets 9-Year Sentence

WNBA star Brittney Griner has been sentenced to 9 years in prison in a Russian court for drug smuggling.

5 Major Developments In The Ukraine War You May Have Missed

Ukrainians believe the third phase of Russia's invasion is about to start.

Corbyn's Fading Hopes Of Regaining Labour Whip Dampened By Controversial TV Interview

The former leader has been criticised for an appearance on Al Mayadeen in which he questioned the decision to send military assistance to Ukraine.

POLITICS

Government Slammed As Energy Summit Ends With No New Help For Struggling Customers

Lib Dem leader Ed Davey said it was “appalling" that the Tories have not announced extra support for rocketing bills.

Alexandra Rogers

Liz Truss Accused Of Dodging Scrutiny As She Avoids Andrew Neil And Nick Robinson

A source in Rishi Sunak's campaign said Tory leadership candidates shouldn't "shy away from difficult things".

Twitter Users Remind Trump What He Previously Said About The Fifth Amendment

One Twitter user noted that, if Trump can plead the Fifth, his fellow Americans “have the complete right under the First Amendment to mock him relentlessly for it”.

David Moye

Nick Robinson Burns Rishi Sunak Over The UK's Mounting 'Emergencies'

The BBC journalist makes a quip to the Tory leadership contender about who's been in charge since 2010.

Graeme Demianyk

Liz Truss Accused Of Cost Of Living U-Turn After Pledging To 'Do All I Can' To Help Struggling Families

The Tory leadership favourite had said previously she was against giving "handouts" to people.

Liz Truss Asked Me How To Get Into Vogue Magazine, Says Nicola Sturgeon

"And she calls me an attention seeker," the first minister added.

Ministers Are Drafting A Cost Of Living Support Package After Claims They're Missing In Action

“Of course, the government is working up a package of cost of living support," Simon Clarke said.

Sophia Sleigh

Liz Truss Says She Is Not Ruling Out Direct Cash Support For Struggling Families

Rishi Sunak's campaign says his rival's position is "clear as mud" after she previously appeared to reject "handouts".

Alexandra Rogers

Team Truss Predict Wave Of Defections From Rishi Sunak's Campaign As Tory War Intensifies

The forecast came as Chris Skidmore became the first MP to publicly switch support from the former chancellor to the foreign secretary.