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Sending UK ships to police Strait of Hormuz ‘a fantasy’, ex-defence secretary warns9:15 Sir Ben Wallace - who served as defence secretary under three prime ministers - accused the government ministers of ‘taking the public for fools’ after John Healey argued the UK is ready to defend itself ‘Border control nightmare’: Readers share their experiences of new EU entry-exit system9:15 Our community has had mixed experiences of the EU entry–exit system – from long queues and confusing kiosk setups to smooth, hassle-free crossings and quick processing at some airports The Latest: Vance arrives in Pakistan for talks with Iranian officials to shore up shaky ceasefire9:15 A U.S. delegation led by Vice President JD Vance arrived in Pakistan for talks with Iranian officials aimed at shoring up a shaky ceasefire and paving the way for a permanent end to the fighting Ukraine-Russia war latest: Easter ceasefire in doubt after one killed in Russian drone strikes8:42 Putin and Zelensky have agreed to honour a 32-hour ceasefire over Orthodox Easter, but a similar truce last year was marred by violations Female rickshaw drivers in Sierra Leone rise above stigma to earn a living and empower women8:42 A small but growing number of women in Sierra Leone are entering a male-dominated commercial transport sector Strictly star reveals ‘abnormalities’ detected during screening in health update8:10 A Strictly Come Dancing star has opened up on his health struggles as he shared the results of a “scary” recent checkup. Emily in Greece? Emily in Paris to film in two European countries for season 68:10 Emily’s on-again, off-again relationship with Gabriel (Lucas Bravo) could continue on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding date and location ‘revealed’ as save-the-dates go out8:10 The ‘All Too Well’ singer and Kansas City Chiefs tight end got engaged in August 2025 after two years of dating |