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Putin gives Trump easy way out of confused Iran war strategy – and he might take it

As Trump delivers bafflingly mixed messages about the end of the Iran war, he has suggested he may lift oil sanctions on Russia, but that will suit only one man - Vladimir Putin. World Affairs Editor Sam Kiley asks: whose side is the US president really on?

Tube strikes: Travel chaos as London Underground drivers set to walk out

Drivers are in a dispute over working hours

England full-back Kyle Walker retires from international football

The 35-year-old won the last of his 96 caps for England in June 2025.

Laken Riley’s killer denied a new trial after claiming his constitutional rights were violated

Ibarra, 28, had entered the U.S. illegally in 2022 and was allowed to stay while he pursued his immigration case

Why this tidal island in Northumberland is so special

Holy Island is a magical place, rich with nature and history – and best enjoyed when the tide comes in, writes Helen Wilson-Beevers

Project Hail Mary review – A sci-fi dazzler that doesn’t signal great things for the future of cinema

This Ryan Gosling vehicle is immensely likeable and technically impressive, even if it has the whiff of top-shelf nostalgia

Cheltenham Festival live: Champion Day results and tips with Lossiemouth in action after Johnnywho wins 3.20pm

Expect thrills, shocks, surprises and the Cheltenham ‘roar’ as Champion Day kicks off the 2026 edition

Timothée Chalamet condemned by Opera star for ‘shocking and hurtful’ comments

Nine gorgeous Mother’s Day gift ideas for all budgets

Give your mum something special this Mother’s Day with our selection of thoughtful gifts

Iran’s new supreme leader’s name appears on missile aimed at Israel

Projectile reads ‘At your service, Sayyid Mojtaba’ as son of Ali Khamenei launches first strikes in power

US seeks comment on Amazon’s petition for robotaxis without steering wheels

Unveiled in December 2020, the Zoox fully autonomous electric robotaxi features unique campfire- or carriage-style seating

Rio Ferdinand says Man United star is picking ‘too many fights’ as he sends message of advice

Leny Yoro has started Manchester United’s last three games but struggled in his side’s 2-1 defeat at Newcastle last week

Apple’s new iPad Air M4 is closer to the premium iPad Pro than ever before – here’s my full review

From games and video to advanced productivity programs, I put the new iPad Air’s M4 through its paces

Attacker covers himself in bedsheet before hitting former colleague with iron bar

Timothée Chalamet backlash rages on as British opera star calls him ‘immature’

Whoopi Goldberg, Jamie Lee Curtis and other stars have criticised the ‘Marty Supreme’ actor’s comment about opera and ballet

Cheltenham results in full: Every winner from 2026 Festival and today’s racecard and runners

The Cheltenham Festival is back and the action begins with Tuesday’s Champion Day

Cheltenham Festival horse Hansard dies after suffering fatal injury during Arkle race

Hansard was injured on the flat during the race, with ITV confirming the sad news in the aftermath of the second race of the iconic racing festival

I’m finding the best deals in the Amazon Spring Sale, from Kindles to Samsung phones

Consider this your cheat sheet to Amazon’s next big sale

Jihadis intensify attacks against Nigeria's military, killing officers and carting away weapons

Jihadi extremist groups including Boko Haram have targeted Nigerian military camps in intensifying attacks in the last week

Mother sentenced for leaving her two young children in a hot car, killing one, while she went for cosmetic surgery

Maya Hernandez told police she believed her sons would be safe because she had left the AC running

Sterling K Brown shares eye-opening reason he keeps his kids visible on social media

The ‘Paradise’ star shares two sons with his wife, Ryan Michelle Bathe