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The end of Heartstopper is a bittersweet loss – it’s never felt scarier to be young and queer | Alim Kheraj

The gay Netflix romance maintained a political edge despite rollbacks to queer and trans rightsAfter six books, three…

Cooper Lutkenhaus: US track phenom on family ties, LA 2028 and balancing stardom with high school

The 17-year-old dreamed of playing for the Dallas Cowboys. Now he is America’s next big track star, with…

Why would Trump agree to the absurd Saudi nuclear deal? | Kenneth Roth

The agreement offers the Saudis the same options Trump has sworn Iran will never haveThe stark contrast between…

Meet the man whose groundbreaking book is being devoured by the left

Anton Jäger has been lauded for his exceptional ability to make sense of these strange political times –…

Why I Sought Out a Taliban Commander I Had Fought

First as a Marine and then as a journalist, I spent years tied to Afghanistan. I returned one…

Burnham offers 20% cut in business rates for pubs, clubs and live music in England – UK politics live

The prime minister said the £100m package would mean the typical pub would save around £1,100 in the…

Pride organisers vow to march in Romanian city that has blocked event four years in a row

Oradea is only major city in EU where local authorities have repeatedly blocked Pride plansCampaigners in a Romanian…

Marco Rubio says ‘new ideas’ needed to end war in Ukraine after meeting Russia’s Lavrov – Europe live

The US secretary of state said proposals put forward so far were ‘not acceptable to Ukraine’Since one of…

Oil prices near $100 a barrel after US attacks Iran and Houthis hit tankers in Red Sea – business live

Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as traders fear attacks from Yemen and Iran creating…

EasyJet profits plunge 70% as fuel costs soar amid Iran war

Budget airline, which has two US investment firms vying to buy it, also affected by passengers booking laterThe…