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Marks & Spencer to sell food in Australia amid international growth
The British brand said it has struck a partnership to sell products in Coles supermarket stores.
UKās chicken restaurant war heats up as US chain plans even more sites
It comes amid a flurry of activity for chicken brands in the UK
Online safety āgetting worseā, warns former UK cyber security agency boss
Felicity Oswald wants to use her new role as head of Girlguiding to call on the Government and social media firms to do more to protect girls online.
How to fight in āhellā: Ukraine veterans say Nato not ready for war with Russia
Frontline medics and soldiers near Kramatorsk in eastern Ukraine tell world affairs editor Sam Kiley how Nato is far from ready for war with Russia ā and is training for a bygone era
Storm Claudia - latest updates: British woman killed in Portugal after storm hits campsite
The woman was identified after dozens of people were injured by āextreme windsā in the Algarve.
Keir Starmer urged to intervene in Trump-BBC row
The prime minister has a moment to āstand up for Britainā over the row, Ed Davey says
David Blunkett tells Keir Starmer to sack No 10 chief Morgan McSweeney after briefing row
The intervention comes after a row at the top of Labour following anonymous briefings against health secretary Wes Streeting
Pope issues stark warning to Hollywood stars about cinemaās ādeclineā
The pope met with Cate Blanchett, Chris Pine and Spike Lee at the Vatican
Inside El Salvadorās hellish supermax prison: Migrant detainees deported by Trump tell of harrowing abuse and torture
The Trump administration deported dozens of alleged members of a Venezuelan gang to El Salvador earlier this year as part of the USās migration crackdown
Martin Lewis issues warning to people who use debit cards over credit cards to make payments
The personal finance expert explained why credit cards are not always ābadā
Nazi runways, a killer horse and secret bunkers for the Illuminati: How a US airport became a hotbed of conspiracy theories
From secret tunnels of lizard people to a cursed statue, Andrea Cavallier takes a look at the most bizarre conspiracy theories swirling around Denver International Airport
Alan Rusbridger: How I uncovered the real threat to BBC impartiality
The BBC has been left in disarray after a tumultuous week marked by mistakes, resignations and the threat of a $1bn presidential lawsuit. But, writes Alan Rusbridger, the biggest risks of bias are...
Vatican returns contested Indigenous artifacts to Canada after 100 years
The Catholic Church is reckoning with its colonial past
Storm Claudia mapped: Where will be hit by downpours today as flooding poses ādanger to lifeā
Yellow weather warning for rain in Northern Ireland issued as downpours of up to 44mm are expected
Trump-Epstein live: President rejects longtime ally Marjorie Taylor Greene as MAGA civil war deepens
Trump called Greene - who is expected to vote next week on a proposal to force the government to release more Epstein files - a āranting lunaticā
Several people killed after bus crashes into bus stop in Stockholm
Roads were closed as rescue teams raced to the scene on Friday afternoon
The making of a tyrant: How Hitlerās deformed genitals shaped his personality
The playground ditty about Hitlerās āmissing ballā may have been closer to the truth than anyone imagined. As a new documentary reveals DNA analysis showing the dictator likely had a syndrome...
Mother accused of murdering 11-year-old girl in starvation case that shocked police
Connecticut girl Jacqueline Torres-Garcia was not given food for weeks before her death, police say
Man charged after āfake rear admiralā gatecrashes Remembrance service
Jonathan Carley, 64, charged after man photographed wearing high-ranking uniform and 12 medals at war memorial
What is Shabana Mahmoodās plan to tackle asylum claims?
New policies on refugees and the removal of failed asylum seekers are to be unveiled by the home secretary, as John Rentoul explains
Trump claims his recent MRI was part of regular checkup: āThe doctor said it was the best result heās ever seen as a doctorā
The president also said he had āno ideaā what doctors were looking at during the MRI
āOutrageousā: 21 arrested and four officers injured in protest at Chicago-area ICE facility
The Chicago-area facility has been a hub for protests since the Trump administration began its Operation Midway Blitz immigration crackdown on the city in September
Trump says he supports replacing āranting lunaticā MTG in 2026 amid her push to release Epstein files
The House of Representatives, with Greeneās support, will vote next week on a proposal to force the government to release more Epstein files
Trump says he 'stopped a war' by preserving a ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand
President Donald Trump says he has successfully eased tensions between Cambodia and Thailand
Chancellor abandons planned income tax hike because of improved forecasts
The PA news agency understands the strength of tax receipts has improved the numbers from the OBR, allowing for the U-turn.
Reevesās shock U-turn on income tax stuns ministers, MPs and markets
Treasury sources insist reversal follows better-than-expected economic data ā with mansion tax on Ā£2m properties considered instead
Mali suspends French TV channels over alleged false reports
Mali's ruling junta has suspended two French TV channels for broadcasting alleged false information about a fuel blockade by the al-Qaida-linked military group Jamaāat Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM)
Ukraine starts crucial interceptor drone production as Russian attacks continue
Russia is investing heavily in long-range drones as the nation bombards Ukraine
Stocks hit and bond yields jump amid tax U-turn talk
The FTSE 100 Index closed down 109.31 points at 9,698.37.
As Germany wakes up to real threat from war with Russia, Britons are more interested in hoisting flags
The UK is being left behind as Germany and other allies in Europe ramp up military service to tackle greatest threat to its democratic way of life since 1945, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley
Price rises set to cool in reprieve for households after September peak
Most economists think the rate of Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation will have fallen in October.
Inside Putinās campaign of terror in Kyiv: Why Russia keeps bombarding the capital
Russia has amplified its attacks on Ukraine despite insistence it is open to peace talks
Armed police shoot man seen ābrandishing knifeā at Paris train station
Prosecutors said an officer used a āweaponā on the man at Montparnasse station
Royal Mail delivery delays grow ahead of controversial changes
Royal Mail said it was taking action to improve the reliability of its services
Innovation over inflation: UK SMEs double down on AI
Innovation is emerging as the UKās most powerful tool for navigating economic uncertainty
Jaguar Land Rover cyber attack cost company nearly Ā£200m
The incident halted the car firmās production in September for five weeks
Government borrowing costs rise in wake of income tax U-turn speculation
Reports that the Chancellor has scrapped her plans to raise income tax at the Budget has sparked a sell-off in UK Government bonds.
Mining giant BHP liable for deadly dam collapse that caused Brazilās worst environmental disaster
Its devastating failure killed 19 people
Wall Street drops to one of its worst days since April as AI bubble fears return
Nvidia and other AI superstar stocks kept dropping on worries that their prices shot too high
PPHE hotel group investors consider stake sale
Shares jumped in early trading on Friday as a result of the announcement.
Rachel Reevesā tax U-turn reports spark UK government bond sell-off
Experts said bond markets have baulked at the speculation as it leaves the Chancellor scrambling to fill a gaping black hole in the nationās finances.
Reeves not āplaying fast and loose with peopleās moneyā amid tax U-turn reports
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy would not be drawn into speculation that Ms Reeves has abandoned plans for the manifesto-breaking tax hike.
Landsec improves guidance amid shift from office investment
Bosses reported āclear positive momentumā across the company despite wider pressures in the economy.
DFS shrugs off shoppersā Budget worries as orders rise
The sofa chain said āself-helpā cost-cutting measures are also helping it weather rising inflation and soaring staff costs.
No-fault evictions to be banned from May, Government announces
Ministers will begin to roll out new rentersā rights protections including an end to bidding wars between prospective tenants.
Korean workers detained in Georgia immigration raid return to jobs at Hyundai site
Some of the more than 300 South Korean workers detained in an immigration raid at Hyundai's sprawling manufacturing site in Georgia have returned to their jobs two months later
Trump avoids press and questions over Epstein fallout as Melania joins him for order signing: Live updates
Epstein-Trump emails release live news: Follow for latest updates from bombshell drop
Reeves urged to cut windfall tax and not āsacrificeā oil and gas workers
The Chancellor is due to deliver her budget later this month.
Government-backed NS&I facing Ā£3bn bill for four-year overdue digital revamp
The savings giant āunderestimatedā the scale of the challenge for its digital transformation programme, according to the National Audit Office.
Former Tottenham Hotspur owner Joe Lewis pardoned by Donald Trump
The British billionaire was fined five million US dollars (Ā£3.8 million) after he pleaded guilty last year to insider trading.
Stocks fall amid weak GDP print ahead of Budget
The FTSE 100 index closed down 103.74 points, 1.1%, at 9,807.68.
Rightmove faces Ā£1bn legal claim over āexcessiveā fees for estate agents
Damages could total around Ā£1 billion, say the group behind the claim
Rightmove faces legal action over claims of āexcessiveā fees for estate agents
A group making a claim against the property website estimated that damages could total around Ā£1 billion.
The Works shares slip after online sales tumble
Nevertheless, bosses have said they are āpleasedā with progress at the business.
TSB earnings spike ahead of Santander takeover
The bank said its financial performance had improved despite consumers remaining cautious amid rising inflation and weakening economic growth.
Aviva nearly doubles target for cost savings from Direct Line takeover
The insurer now expects to strip out Ā£225 million in costs by 2028 following the deal.
Bonds announcement a āproud day for Scotlandā, says Swinney
The bonds will be designed to fund infrastructure programmes.
Paddy Power owner issues warning as gamblers beat the bookies
The betting giant is set to launch a new app soon
UK economic growth slows ahead of Budget after JLR shutdown
The Office for National Statistics said UK gross domestic product grew by 0.1 per cent between July and September
Half of older children experienced gambling in last year, regulator finds
Some 30% of 11 to 17-year-olds spent their own money gambling, the Gambling Commissionās annual survey found.
Scotland āon trackā to issue first bonds in 2026-27, says Swinney
It comes after the Scottish Government was given the same high credit rating as the UK by two global agencies.
Miliband makes āno apologiesā after US criticism of Welsh nuclear plant plan
US Ambassador Warren Stephens said Washington is āextremely disappointedā by the decision.
Swinney has ābottled itā on nuclear, Starmer says as he urges SNP to end ban
The Prime Minister spoke after announcing the UKās first small modular reactor in north Wales.
Scotland a āsafe betā for investors, Holyroodās Finance Secretary insists
Shona Robison spoke out ahead of First Minister John Swinney announcing details of a bond scheme by the Scottish Government.
B&M profits tumble amid turnaround efforts
The company also announced a shake-up to its leadership team as part of efforts to improve performance following recent weaker trading.
Royal Mail announces update on controversial changes to postal deliveries
Ofcom fined Royal Mail Ā£21m last month after millions of letters arrived late across the UK
Australia arrests āfortune tellerā accused of running Ā£35m fraud
Police allege 53-year-old preyed on vulnerable Vietnamese community by claiming she could foresee they would ābecome billionairesā
Burberry turns corner with first sales rise in two years
The luxury fashion firm said comparable same store sales lifted 2% in its second quarter and remained flat overall in the first half.
Australiaās first treaty with Aboriginal people signed in Victoria
Treaty delivers formal apology and gives First Nations people more oversight over decision concerning them
Only these four Democratic-led states arenāt sharing driversā data with ICE
Because of the systemās complexity, only a āfew state government officials understand how their state is sharing residents' dataā
FTSE 100 hits new high on electricity generator SSE spark and gold gains
The FTSE 100 index closed up 11.82 points, or 0.1%, at 9,911.42, a record closing peak.
Car parts maker plans to close factories, threatening 350 jobs
The union is calling the plan a ābetrayalā of workers
Economic growth predicted to have slowed in third quarter
Experts have predicted that the Office for National Statistics will report 0.2% growth over the three months to September.
Leonardo strikes: Thousands of workers across UK walk out over pay dispute
A union officer said staff had āno other choiceā after failing to agree a new pay deal
Making people smile, one breakthrough at a time
Kyowa Kirin is a Japan-based global speciality pharmaceutical company focused on delivering life-changing value to people living with rare conditions.
Why smarter solutions and stronger partnerships are the recipe for hospitalityās survival
Hospitality and foodservice industry are facing challenges and now rely on smarter solutions and stronger partnerships.
Smarter collateral starts with data, not guesswork
Businesses are now starting to measure engagement at the document level, seeing what people open, how long they stay and what captures attention.
Tool, teammate or threat? Experimenting with AI in digital product design
Is AI a tool, a teammate or a threat? Why humans matter more than ever in digital product design.
Future danger: how critical conflict analysis can spot road accidents before they happen
Road traffic accidents: new technology can help local authorities and road planners prevent traffic collisions.
Why engineering document management is the backbone of smart plants
Trusted engineering data drives better project outcomes, optimises operations and provides the foundation for effective AI.
Delivering excellence through people, performance and partnership
At Jones FM, our mission is simple: to deliver reliable, high-quality facilities management that keeps our clientsā properties operating at their best.
Insurance: the quiet enabler of the everyday
Insurance protects what matters most. That's the essence of what Everywhen stands for.
Driving innovation and sustainability in M&E engineering
With over 75 years of experience, Briggs & Forrester Group has built a reputation as a leader in mechanical and electrical engineering.
Hundreds of bagpipers smash world record with rendition of AC/DC rock classic
374 musicians claimed record with a rendition of AC/DCās Itās a Long Way to the Top
Whitworth Bros Chairman on family business growth and new horizons
Martin George, chairman of Whitworth Bros, reflects on the companyās growth, its place in the E2E Profit 100, and ambitions to expand beyond milling into new industries.
Backing Britainās Entrepreneurs: Coutts on driving growth and connections
Franklin Asante of Coutts explains how sponsorships like the E2E Profit 100 and networking initiatives are helping UK entrepreneurs thrive.
The factory-built future of British construction
Paul Ruddick, Chairman of Reds10, on why itās time to leave bricklaying in muddy fields behind, and embrace a smarter, faster and greener way to build
Turning Food Waste into Value: How SugaRich Is Redefining Sustainability in the Food Chain
Across the UK and Europe, food waste remains one of the most pressing environmental and economic challenges. Nearly one-third of all food produced globally is lost or wasted, representing over Ā£1...
Profit with purpose: why courage and creativity still define Britainās best businesses
Dr Jason Wouhra OBE, CEO of Lioncroft Wholesale, reflects on the 2025 E2E Profit 100, celebrating the companies thriving through adversity and calling for a renewed national commitment to...
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E2E Reveal the Profit 100 Track 2025
E2E, in collaboration with The Independent, is proud to unveil the 2025 Profit 100 list, celebrating the UKās top 100 companies that have achieved profits exceeding Ā£5million per annum over the...
London Youth CEO on how its partnerships transform opportunities for young londoners
Pauline Daniyan, CEO of London Youth, explains how partnerships with organisations like E2E help young Londoners overcome challenges and thrive.
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The E2E Profit 100 track 2025
Meet the top 100 profit-making business leaders in the UK
Carnivorous āmarsupial lionā once roamed Australia, scientists find
Cause behind one of the planetās biggest extinction events remains poorly understood
Scientists discover ābizarreā Australian crocodile species that jumped from trees to hunt millions of years ago
Researchers say ancient reptile perhaps hunted like a leopard
Full list of Morrisons cafe and store closures revealed
Morrisons said the closures are part of a shake-up which will result in 365 people facing redundancy
Windsurfer makes miracle escape from shark that tore through his board at popular beach
Andy McDonald said he began āpunchingā when he realised he was being attacked
Grocery price inflation slows in positive news for shoppers ahead of Christmas
Supermarket prices were 4.7% higher than a year ago in October, down from Septemberās 5.2%, according to market research firm Worldpanel by Numerator.
Autumn Budget: Timeline of key economic data before November 26
Key datasets are due to be published in the run up to Rachel Reevesās statement.
Wessex Water ordered to pay Ā£11m over wastewater failures
Ofwat has also said it must reduce spills at specific storm overflows through investment
Unemployment rate hits highest outside Covid years for almost a decade
Experts said the weaker-than-expected figures reinforce the case for the Bank of England to cut interest rates next month.
Jobless rate hits highest since Covid in blow to Reeves before Budget
The ONS said the unemployment rate rose to 5% in the three months to September
Planes narrowly avoided collision at Melbourne airport after runway shortened, report finds
Length of runway was temporarily shortened by 1500m to allow for night-time resurfacing works
Half of employers could raise prices if cost of hiring goes up in Budget
Many businesses have been hit by rising employment fees, packaging costs or rates relief ending this year
FTSE 100 at new high amid US shutdown optimism
The FTSE 100 Index closed up 1.1% at 9,787.15.
Reeves signals manifesto-busting Budget will hike taxes
Rachel Reeves said sticking to Labourās manifesto commitments would mean ādeep cutsā to investment, something she indicated she will not do.
Post Office extends deal to use scandal-hit Horizon software
However, the postal giant said it plans to agree a deal with a new supplier next year.
Greggs launches brand-new shop format ahead of mass expansion
The high street bakery chain wants to serve more treats to customers across the UK
Farage attacks āglobal corporatismā as he pitches to small business owners
The Reform leader told business owners he understood the challenges they face.
Struggling drinks giant Diageo snaps up former Tesco boss for top role
Sir Dave Lewis will take the helm at Diageo on January 1
Barclay familyās Very Group taken over by US private equity firm Carlyle
The move ends a lengthy period under the ownership of the Barclay family, which has been forced to give up control of a raft of businesses.
Co-op to open 50 stores by Christmas in Ā£200m investment
The retailer will open five new micro-format āon the goā stores and a new franchise store at Lancaster University
D.C. holds its breath as senators cut deal that would end shutdown
Tentative deal would punt funding fight to January, while handing Democrats a clear victory
Trump met with mixed response as he attends NFL game during record shutdown before claiming āprices are coming way downā
āI just want to say, was that the greatest flyover ever? Nobody's ever done a flyover like that,ā Trump enthused as he disembarked Air Force One on his way to the football game
Britons set to spend Ā£4bn more this Black Friday despite scam fears
Spending is set to reach almost Ā£14 billion over the sales event, e-commerce marketing platform Omnisend has predicted.
Warning as Britons prepare to spend Ā£4 billion this Black Friday weekend
The sales event is a prime opportunity for cyber scammers to take advantage of consumers looking to bag a bargain
Teenager joins legal action to get phones banned in schools across England
The 17-year-old says she feels the Department for Education has failed to protect her and her peers
āRecklessā cuts to victimsā services will cost more than it saves, charity warns
Analysis by the Victim Support group suggests that for every Ā£1 invested in the charityās services up to Ā£10.80 is saved
Co-op to open or refurbish dozens of stores amid cyber attack recovery
The retailer said 50 stores will be opened or re-opened by Christmas as it urged the Government to reform business rates.
NHS frontline staff forced to āplug gaps that should be filled by managersā
Skilled clinical professionals are spending hours each week āchasing paperwork, managing rotas or navigating broke administrative systemsā says a new report
Even Trumpās supporters are starting to turn on him as his approval rating tumbles with Republicans
Trumpās approval rating slipped as the government shutdown continues to make history as longest ever
Why have Tim Davie and Deborah Turness resigned from the BBC?
Davie stepped down following intense pressure after a series of scandals
Suspect arrested in decade-old cold case where victim found dead and covered with blankets on apartment floor
Defendantās bail set at $5 million, even though he is already serving time in another prison
Police searching for Palestine Action prisoner who absconded after being freed from prison for brotherās wedding
The government has warned that Sean Middlebrough may face a longer sentence after he absconded
Two runners die after suffering āmedical emergenciesā during Indianapolis marathon
The two deaths were unrelated, officials said
Cityās plan to sell alcohol at youth baseball games splits residents: āWhat are we doing?ā
Move transfers concession stand operations from local youth association to private contractor
Newsom digs at Biden and says Democrats no longer āoldā after Tuesdayās Republican rout
āHe thought we would just try to win an argument by writing an op-ed,ā Newsom says of Trump
Tim Davie resigns live: BBC director-general quits over Donald Trump documentary controversy
It comes after a spate of recent controversies, including allegations that BBC Panorama misled viewers over a Donald Trump speech
Donald Trump plans to be the 1st sitting US president at a regular-season NFL game since 1978
Extra security measures are in place before the Washington Commandersā game against the Detroit Lions, where President Donald Trump planned to become the first sitting president in nearly a...
Credit card companies near deal over charging stores - and it could have a big impact on how you shop
Merchants pay higher fees when consumers buy products with rewards credit cards
Trump considering shake-up to housing market by offering 50-year mortgages and not just 30-year terms
Last month, 93 percent of Americans said they believe housing costs are too high
Tim Davieās statement to BBC staff in full as director-general steps down after Trump row
The BBC said Davie sent a statement to staff on Sunday
Remains of US World War II vet who went missing in action are returned home after 80 years
The DNA of the missing soldierās nephew helped identify his remains
USDA orders states to āundoā steps to offer full SNAP food benefit payments after Supreme Court pause
Nearly 42 million Americans rely on SNAP benefits each month
Green leader says Starmer is ānot a man I would be willing to work withā
Zack Polanski suggested he doubts whether Sir Keir Starmer will even be an MP at the next election
Inquiry launched as nearly one million young people out of work and education
āThe rising number of young people who are not in education, employment or training is a crisis of opportunityā
HMRC to review suspension of child benefit payments to 23,500 people
Cases are now being reviewed after a growing number of complaints from people who briefly left the UK and returned to find their payments had been stopped
Sean Duffy warns āsubstantialā number of Americans will miss Thanksgiving with their family due to shutdown
Transportation chief says dozens of āsick-outsā reported Saturday at major airports
Three employees found fatally shot at Texas landscaping business and suspect is found dead hours later
A motive was not immediately known
Three dead and 15 injured in tidal surge on Spanish island
Authorities have advised the community not to walk along coastal paths
Newsom gives Trump a new nickname after president appears to nod off during White House announcement
āPeople can sleep again, because they can breathe when they go to bed,ā Dr. Oz said as the president appeared to doze off
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Trump promises $2,000 payments to most Americans during Sunday morning Truth Social posting spree
The payments were offered after Trump attended another Mar-a-Lago dinner party
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Former NHS nurse, 83, desperately searching for food and shelter after Hurricane Melissa
Hurricane Melissa has caused at least 75 deaths and potentially $50bn in damage across the Caribbean
āWe feel hopelessnessā: Inside the āmammothā task to rebuild Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa
Hurricane Melissa became the strongest storm to ever hit Jamaica when it made landfall last month, destroying entire communities and ravaging the countryās economy. Aid organisations tell Alex...
āThey made us feel like pregnancy was a bad wordā: How Meta is āsilencingā adverts on womenās health and wellbeing
Companies claim posts about pregnancy, menopause and infertility are being blocked on online platforms while adverts for menās health issues thrive
Why does the UK want to model its immigration system on Denmark?
The government is hoping to take lessons from the Danish immigration system, writes Millie Cooke ā but what exactly would that look like?
āIf it tells me to walk, I get my stickā: How robots are caring for Britainās vulnerable and elderly
Home care robots are being rolled out across the UK, providing reminders, health support, and companionship in a health system under strain
Accidental prisoner releases have gone up under Labour, minister admits
Asked about accidental prisoner releases, Lisa Nandy said āeven one is too manyā but the government is āgrippingā the crisis
What a reporter found when she investigated US military strikes on Venezuelan drug boats
Regina Garcia Cano was behind the story that provided the first comprehensive account of recent strikes on alleged drug smuggling boats
UK military help Belgium combat suspected Russian drone flights
New chief of Britainās armed forces announces specialists and equipment are on the way after Belgian counterpart asked for help
King Charles leads Remembrance Sunday service at Cenotaph
Annual ceremony attended by thousands of veterans, with Prince William and current and former prime ministers among those laying wreaths
Boy, 4, in critical condition after being hit by firework
Lancashire Police appeal for man to come forward after officers attended a number of incidents involving āanti-social useā of fireworks in Burnley
Shona Robison may āpotentially revisitā Scottish taxes in response to UK Budget
The Finance Secretary said the Scottish Government had a āvery limitedā set of levers to respond.
Ten US states report infant botulism cases linked to recalled formula
Federal and state health officials are investigating 13 cases across ten states
Meet Pedro: The mystery āFedora Manā in Louvre heist photo speaks
Fifteen-year-old Pedro Elias Garzon Delvaux was captured outside the Louvre on the day of a crown jewels heist
BBC set to apologise over edited Trump speech ā as minister says decisions ānot always well thought throughā
The broadcaster has been accused of ācompletely misleadingā its viewers, according to a leaked memo
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Massive strike by Putinās forces leaves Ukraine facing widespread power cuts
Russia launched 450 drones and 45 missiles to attack Ukraineās energy infrastructure as Zelensky reiterated his call for sanctions
Chicago police respond as āshots firedā at federal agents amid immigration operations
The Department of Homeland Security said shots were fired by a man in a black Jeep who was targeting the agents
Experts weigh in on JD Vanceās hope that his Hindu wife converts to Christianity
The vice presidentās comments thrust the deeply sensitive challenges facing interfaith couples into the spotlight
When will it next snow in the UK?
The UK could see the seasonās first spell of wintry weather next week, the national forecaster said
ICE scrambles to find three square meals a day for Chicago detainees after judge trashes ātake it or leave itā policy
The contract opportunity posted to a government website indicates a need for up to 210 ānutritionally balancedā meals per day
Florida man accused of killing two children, aged 9 and 7, and setting a mobile home on fire
John Henry Walston, 27, charged with two counts of premeditated murder, one count of sexual assault on a victim under 12, and one count of arson
SNL skewers Trump over pre-Thanksgiving flight cuts: āGood news, your familyās not coming because the planes are goneā
The president, played by cast member James Austin Johnson, heralded a win for Republicans after the Supreme Court ruled that they could āstop feeding poor peopleā and prices had āplummeted up!ā
States are pushing for more scrutiny of antisemitism in schools
Tensions over the Israel-Hamas war have spilled into K-12 schools around the U.S., with advocates reporting a rise in antisemitism since the 2023 surprise attack on Israel
Trump attends another extravagant party at Mar-a-Lago as thousands, including government employees, hit food banks in shutdown
Images of the president were shared by guests on social media Friday at the lavish event which featured a three-course menu of beef filet, truffle dauphinoise, pan-seared scallops and a trio of...
Over 1,500 flights canceled and 6,500 delayed as FAA forced cuts continue to cause havoc for travelers
The FAA has plans to ramp up reductions in the coming days
Vandalized monuments, illegal base jumping and ābear jamsā: The shutdown is causing havoc at national parks
Despite the warnings of advocacy groups, the Trump administration allowed many parks to be at least partially open with few staff and services
Health minister says BMA leaders āturning union into farceā in online GP access row
It came despite Stephen Kinnockās claim that the government wants āto work constructively with the BMAā
Prince William hits out at big business for āfalling shortā in tackling climate change
William blasted major companies for ānot doing nearly enoughā after a tour of Brazil for the Earthshot Prize awards and Cop30 summit
Scottish Finance Secretary requests urgent meeting with Chancellor before Budget
Shona Robison has asked to meet Rachel Reeves where she will set out her three tests for the upcoming Budget.
Army reservist retraces familyās footsteps to Dutch battlefield
Colour Sergeant James Gould has visited the site where his grandfather fought to liberate Europe from the Nazis
King Charles to lead Remembrance Sunday service in London
The King will take centre stage at the National Service of Remembrance on Sunday
FBI launches investigation into passengerās death on Carnival cruise ship
The cruise ship finished its voyage and returned to Miami on schedule Saturday
Human remains found in Las Vegas desert identified as woman killed 50 years ago in possible mob hit
Anna Sylvia Just reportedly borrowed money from a Las Vegas union boss, with known ties to organized crime, prior to her death
Target has a new approach for its employees - smile more!
Target is joining companies such as Walmart and Disney, which use structured greeting guidelines for employees
Trump wants to see his name on DCās new NFL stadium and has lobbied the team owner to make it happen: report
The D.C. Council and the National Parks Service would have to sign off on the stadiumās name before it could bear the presidentās moniker
Six Flags warns it could close more parks as financial woes mount
Six Flags America and its Hurricane Harbor water park in Bowie, Maryland, closed this week after 50 years in operation
Primark issues product recalls for baby items over safety fears
Primark urged customers to stop using the product and return it immediately to their nearest store
Democrats crow as Elise Stefanikās NY governor campaign launch hits glitches ā in Latin
Democrats quickly folded the apparent tech issues into their existing criticisms of Stefanik as a close Trump ally
Trump team is secretly handing out massive tax breaks to wealthy American corporations: report
The proposed regulations tack on to the tax relief laid out in the presidentās āOne Big Beautiful Billā Act
Tens of thousands in Portugal protest proposed labor reforms
Tens of thousands of people have taken to the streets of Lisbon to protest labor reforms proposed by Portuguese Prime Minister Luis Montenegro's government
Teen sentenced for killing his girlfriendās grandmother when she didnāt allow him to spend the night
Tara Kingās trial is scheduled to begin in January
UPS and FedEx ground some Boeing planes after deadly Louisville crash killed 14
UPS and FedEx grounded their MD-11 cargo planes on Boeingās advice
Starmer āfacing plots to oust himā as Labour welcomes back rebel MPs
Conversations around Sir Keir Starmerās future have reportedly increased in recent weeks, amid continued turmoil in the government
āThe idea of building Britainās largest Christian landmark wasnāt mine ā it came to me from Godā
The Eternal Wall of Answered Prayer will be twice the height of Angel of the North, and seen by more than 500,000 every day. Alex Ross speaks to the man behind it ā and the donor who spent Ā£30m to...
Washington's struggling economy takes another economic hit from the government shutdown
Washington's local economy has taken blows from a series of actions by the Trump administration, from the layoffs of federal workers to the ongoing law enforcement intervention with the National Guard
Brazilian environmentalist gets funded by DiCaprio after false forest fire accusation by Bolsonaro
Being falsely accused of setting fire in the Amazon with funds from Oscar-winning actor Leonardo DiCaprio has become a blessing in disguise for Caetano Scannavino
Budget 2025: How could Labour increase income tax ā and what would it mean for you?
Chancellor reportedly tells watchdog she intends to increase personal tax in one of several āmajor measuresā planned for Budget at end of month
Trump pardons ex-NYPD cop convicted of helping China stalk an expat
Michael McMahon's lawyer said the pardon ācorrects a horrible injusticeā
England faces worst drought in decades as companies prepare to take drastic measures
Some areas of the country are facing reservoir storages of less than 30 per cent as dry spells are expected to continue into 2026
Australia recalls alfalfa sprouts linked to āunusualā salmonella strain after dozens fall ill
Recall follows joint investigation between state and federal food regulators and health authorities after spike in infections
Four more mistakenly-released prisoners at large ā after manhunt for sex offender ends with arrest
Brahim Kaddour-Cherif was arrested in Islington, north London, after being spotted by a member of the public
From Bollywood to bodegas, Mamdaniās mayoral campaign found visual inspiration in unlikely corners
Zohran Mamdaniās winning run for New York City mayor featured a memorable campaign design that drew its inspiration from a wide range of influences, helping the democratic socialist appeal to...
UK looks to Denmark to shake up immigration system ā one of the toughest systems in Europe
A delegation of senior Home Office officials were sent to Copenhagen last month to learn about their interventions and draw lessons that could be applied to the UK, it is understood
Woman stabbed in neck in āunprovokedā Birmingham attack in critical condition
Police arrested a man in his 20s near to the scene and he is in custody
Another country agrees to ban social media for children under 15
It wasn't immediately clear how such a ban would be enforced
Mystery of war heroes solved ahead of Remembrance Sunday
A total of 52 personnel killed in action during the First and Second World Wars have been named
Inside Ukraineās start-up weapons industry rising from the ashes
As Europe and the US ponder over what arms to send to help the war against Russia, Ukraine is forging ahead with homegrown missiles and drones made from carbon printers and lawnmower engines....
Stuart Machin: āWe turned M&S around ā Rachel Reevesās budget could undo our good workā
Having made the high-street stalwart fashionable again and steered its 32 million customers through one of the worst ever cyber attacks in the UK, the CEO is looking forward to some Christmas...
China and the truth about the stealth takeover of UK universities
As concern grows among academics about how much influence Chinese authorities have in their teaching and research, Jonathan Margolis looks at how much the sector now relies on Chinese money and...
People in some states get SNAP food aid while others still wait for their November benefits
People in some U.S. states have started receiving their November SNAP benefits after delays caused by a legal battle over the government shutdown
Harvard teamās research rescued by 6-year-old girlās generous fundraising donation: āEverybody was just flabbergastedā
Marianne Cullen of Springfield, Massachusetts, raised about $1,000 for research into axolotls, which are salamanders that can regrow limbs
65-year-old man dies after falling 130 feet off the edge of the Grand Canyon
Officers from the Mohave County Sheriff's Office received a call to assist a technical recovery at Guano Point, on the West Rim of the canyon, at around 2 p.m. local time Thursday
South Carolina pays estate of patient who died following days in agony after surgeons left a blade inside him
Jeffrey Alan Fulcher, a 58-year-old husband and father of three, died after a minimally invasive surgery
Creator of much-hated AI-generated actor Tilly Norwood says dozens more are in the pipeline
Eline Van der Velden, creator of Tilly Norwood, said a few more AI characters are already in the works
Trump administration permanently blocked from sending National Guard to Portland over ICE protests
A federal judge in Oregon has ruled that President Donald Trumpās administration failed to meet the legal requirements for deploying the National Guard to Portland
Supreme Court temporarily blocks full SNAP food stamp payments after Trump appeal
The USDA says funding is already going to states while the government wages a legal battle to freeze it
Trump trots out tried-and-tested insults when fact-checked on his Thanksgiving affordability claim
āFake news,ā Trump replied, when confronted at a White House meeting with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor OrbĆ”n Friday
Trump says US to boycott G20 as president leans into widely disputed claims of white genocide in host nation South Africa
The president has continued to claim an ongoing genocide of white people is underway in South Africa, despite a wealth of evidence this is not true
Dodgers pitcher Alex Vesia shares heartbreak of baby daughterās death: āNo words to describe the painā
The MLB player, who was absent from the recent World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays, said he and his wife Kayla Vesia would ācherish every secondā they had shared with their child
Reeves ātargets tax raid on employee pension contributions at Budgetā
Employees contributing more than Ā£2,000 a year into work-based pensions could pay national insurance on the retirement savings, according to a report by The Times
Wendyās to close hundreds of restaurants as struggling customers cut back on dining out
Wendyās could shutter between 200 to 350 locations
Trump officials illegally wrote furloughed workersā out-of-office emails to blame Democrats for the shutdown, judge rules
Officials violated workersā First Amendment rights by ācommandeeringā their emails to spread partisan messages
Cuomoās OJ Simpson-style white Ford Bronco gets a parking ticket days after his NYC mayoral humbling
The former governor and New York City mayoral hopeful reportedly received the fine Friday
Mystery bell heard during UPS cargo plane crash is investigated by NTSB
The crash killed 13 people, including three pilots
Take some green levies, not VAT, off bills to cut energy costs, Treasury urged
A package of measures could take Ā£178 a year off bills and more than three times that amount for households renting draughty homes, think tank says.
The 3 ways government could reduce energy bills for UK households without
Green Alliance says the measures could reduce the typical household fuel bill by Ā£178 a year
Just one in five voters approve of Reeves breaking manifesto tax pledge at Budget, new poll shows
Exclusive: The government must provide a positive vision for change if it wants to win the publicās backing for breaking promises on tax rises
Trump pardons former New York baseball star Darryl Strawberry for tax evasion
Strawberry was a 1980s slugger and former contestant on āThe Celebrity Apprenticeā
Cleaner shot entering the wrong house died by āhomicideā but the killer may not be charged. Hereās why.
Over $100,000 has already been raised for the family of Maria Perez, who say they want the person responsible for her death to be brought to justice
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TikTok star accused of stealing womanās husband in $3.5m āalienation of affectionā lawsuit
Lifestyle TikTok and Instagram influencer Brenay Kennard is being sued by her husbandās ex-wife, claiming an affair led to the end of their marriage
Honda recalls over 400,000 of its most popular vehicles due to possible fault of wheels falling off
Honda Civics from 2016 to 2021 are affected by the recall
Newsom brutally mocks Republicans suing California over redistricting push: āGood luck, losersā
The lawsuit alleges the map-makers illegally used race as a factor to favor Hispanic voters
Tributes after girl, 3, and her grandfather are IDād among victims in UPS cargo plane fireball: āHis smile was unmatchedā
Exclusive details: Louisnes āLouā Fedonās former supervisor tells The Independent the 47-year-old warehouse worker was ājust a pleasure to be aroundā
Four suspended Labour MPs let back into party after conduct review
Neil Duncan-Jordan, Chris Hinchliff, Brian Leishman and Rachael Maskell are let back into the Labour party
Trump pardons ex-NYPD officer who was convicted of helping China stalk an expat
President Donald Trump has granted a pardon to a former New York police sergeant who was convicted of helping China try to scare an ex-official into going back to his homeland
Joey Barton guilty of sending āgrossly offensiveā social media posts
Joey Barton was found guilty by a jury at Liverpool Crown Court
Women face such extreme violence even the president of Mexico couldnāt avoid personal assault
The groping was not merely an act of individual misconduct but a symbolic assertion of power over a woman
MAGA blasts Sean Duffy as āworld-class stupidā as he flies off to campaign stop for son-in-law with airports in chaos: report
As airports across the U.S. cut traffic due to the government shutdown, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is set to fly to a campaign event for his son-in-law ā drawing ire from some in MAGA...
Letitia James calls mortgage fraud case against her vindictive and asks judge to dismiss it
New York Attorney General Letitia James is asking a federal judge to dismiss a mortgage fraud case against her, calling it a vindictive and politically motivated prosecution brought at the behest...
Trump goes after Americaās meat producers over rising prices after failed bid to boost Argentine beef
Truth Social rant comes after days of being pressed over his failure to lower grocery prices
Christmas tractor charity event targeted by scammers using social media
Suffolk Tractor Light Parade organises said they were ādisappointedā scammers had targeted the charity event
Calls for Starmer to face investigation over appointment of football regulator chair
David Kogan was named in April as the governmentās preferred candidate to chair the Independent Football Regulator
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UK set to cut Ā£150m from pledge to fight worldās deadliest infections ā putting 250,000 lives at risk
Exclusive: The UK is expected to pledge Ā£850m to the Global Fund to Fight Aids, TB and Malaria ā a cut of 15 per cent ā despite previous assurances that funding would be protected
IKEA profits plunge more than a quarter after tariff uncertainty
IKEA stores across 63 markets around the world fell for a second year in a row
Why itās not too soon for Rayner to write a memoir
She may not have been in Downing Street for long but, with lots of voter appeal and plenty still to say, the former deputy prime minister is right to get writing, says Sean OāGrady
Denmark bans social media for children under 15
It wasn't immediately clear how such a ban would be enforced
Fears Pokrovsk will fall āwithin weeksā as Ukraine sends in its elite units
Russian President Vladimir Putin claims his forces are on the cusp of winning
Taiwan's vice president calls for closer EU ties in rare address to international lawmakers
Taiwan's deputy leader has urged the European Union to strengthen security and trade ties with Taiwan and support its democracy amid growing threats from China
FTSE 100 held back by hefty Rightmove and IAG falls
The FTSE 100 index closed down 53.21 points, or 0.6%, at 9,682.57.
Opera house praised for canceling singer with links to Putin
He received a prestigious state award from Putin last year
Kremlin denies rumours Lavrov sidelined by Putin over failed Trump summit
The seasoned diplomat was conspicuously absent from a significant Kremlin meeting
Veniceās famous dolphin could be removed from lagoon due to tourist boat risk
Residents are concerned the dolphin might get killed in the traffic-heavy part of the Venetian lagoon it currently resides in
How Louvre heist has led to uncomfortable conversations about Franceās colonial past
Experts say the robbery is an opportunity to pressure the Louvre and Europeās other museums to explain their collections' origins more honestly
Google to build huge new AI data centre on tiny Australian island
Google is in advanced talks to lease land near the island's airport to construct the data hub
Ukraine claims soldiers from African countries are fighting Russiaās āmeat assaultsā
Russia accused of is luring Africans into ādeath sentenceā contracts
āI helped run the UKās welfare system. Now itās broken meā
Going to the Jobcentre was āmy worst nightmareā, one former DWP adviser told The Independent
Rolls-Royce to give trading snapshot amid year of dramatic share gains
Shares in the engine-maker have more than doubled so far this year as higher defence spending and turnaround efforts have boosted profits.
God āStressā America: 76% are worried sick over state of the union as 2/3 of young adults look to flee, study reveals
Stress and anxiety over the future of the country are rife, with political divide and loneliness taking a toll on Americans, according to the research
Viktor Orban is back in the White House again ā doing Putinās dirty work for him
Viktor Orban and Donald Trump are no fans of democracy, pro-Putin, and have one point of friction which will not ignite during their meeting in Washington DC. World affairs editor Sam Kiley...
āDozy Donaldā allegations reappear after president closes eyes during Dr. Oz speech
President photographed appearing to doze during announcement of price cuts for weight loss drugs ā which tackle obesity and aid sleep
Putinās war forces drinkers to pick up a bottle of Russian wine as prices skyrocket
Grapes have been grown around the Black Sea for thousands of years
Former Met officer David Carrick says woman made up claims because of āMeToo movementā
The convicted sex offender is accused of molesting a girl in the late 1980s and raping a woman during the course of a toxic relationship more than 20 years later
James Bond fantasist jailed for 7 years in UK for trying to spy for Russia
A British man who had aspirations of being James Bond has been jailed for seven years for trying to spy for what he believed to be Russian intelligence service agents
Labour deputy leaderās views on party policy are āirritatingā, says Labour peer
Thangam Debbonaire accused Lucy Powell of āgiving a running commentary and underminingā the government
Rightmove shares plummet amid AI spending plans
Investors were spooked by Rightmoveās announcement that accelerated investment in AI
Angela Rayner in talks to write book just weeks after resigning from government
The former housing secretary resigned as Labour deputy leader in September
Trump ally Elise Stefanik announces run for governor of New York
Hochul is facing a contested primary, with her own lieutenant governor running against her
Sex offender mistakenly let out of prison rearrested after being spotted by member of public
Brahim Kaddour-Cherif, 24, was serving a sentence at HMP Wandsworth in south-west London
Power firm sets out plans to deliver 600 āearn as you learnā roles in Scotland
First Minister John Swinney welcomed SSEN Transmissionās investment as āgreat newsā for the countryās workforce and renewables sector.
How Kate and Gerry McCannās emotional evidence helped to convict their harasser
Julia Wandelt has been found guilty after pretending to be the pairās missing daughter, Madeleine
Will the Supreme Court overturn same-sex marriage? Justices consider unlikely challenge from Kim Davis
Legal experts are skeptical but advocates fear the conservative majority court will once again take up a major case aimed at LGBT+ rights
ITV in talks over possible Ā£1.6bn deal to sell broadcasting arm to Sky
Shares in ITV jumped nearly a fifth higher at one stage on Friday after it announced it was in āpreliminary discussionsā with Sky.
Woman who claimed she was Madeleine McCann guilty of harassing missing girlās parents
Julia Wandelt, 24, turned up at the home of Kate and Gerry McCann and sent sinister letters and messages repeatedly begging for a DNA test
Iowa judge facing OWI charge after being found slumped over the wheel after driving wrong way on highway, police say
Adria Kester, chief judge for Iowaās second judicial district, has pleaded not guilty to the charge
OrbƔn to visit White House to broker new Trump-Putin summit and seek permission to buy Russian oil
The Hungarian PM is a key ally of Moscow and has stymied European support for Kyiv
MPs urge Reeves to tax online betting games to reflect the harm they cause
The government should not ācave in to industry scaremongeringā, the Treasury committee has urged
Rightmove shares tumble as AI spending spree set to impact profits
The firm said underlying earnings growth would pull back sharply to between 3% and 5% next year.
What Mamdami could learn from the London mayor also hated by Trump
Zohran Mamdani and Sadiq Khan have lots in common despite their political differences
Nancy Maceās ex files lawsuit against MAGA congresswoman after she accused him of sexual assault
Nancy Mace made headlines last week after allegedly launching into an expletive filled rant at an airport
Two people arrested after baby boy dies in XL bully attack
They are also suspected of child neglect
Satellite images show scale of destruction in Pokrovsk as Russia pushes to take key Ukrainian city
Pokrovsk, seen as the gateway to the Donetsk region, has been devastated by more than a year of intense fighting
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Outrage over misspelling of townās name on roads
Several markings spell townās name āKirbyā rather than āKirkbyā
Trading firm Gunvor, accused by US of being 'Kremlin's puppet,ā drops plan to buy Lukoil assets
Gunvor, a major international commodities trader, has rejected U_S_ government claims that it acts as "the Kremlin's puppet."
FAA airport shutdown live updates: Nationās biggest travel hubs brace for impacts from 10 percent cut in flights
Transport Secretary Sean Duffyās flight reductions at 40 major airports, necessitated by the ongoing government shutdown, to commence on Friday
Russian soldier jailed for life after killing POW in landmark Ukraine war ruling
The battlefield execution of 41-year-old veteran Vitalii Hodniuk was dubbed āone of the most serious crimesā by prosecutors
Thousands of offshore workers could lose jobs if they fail to lose weight
Offshore Energies UK will from November 2026 require offshore staff to weigh a maximum of 124kg.
Majority of people not proud of post-Brexit Britain, new survey reveals
Attitudes poll also suggests people increasingly believe UK is divided, that āculture warsā exist and life was better in past
Dr Oz says drug exec who fainted in Oval Office is recovering: āHeās doing much betterā
Dr Oz also directly addressed viewers and urged them to follow his advice if they think that someone near them is about to faint
Shares in British Airwaysā owner IAG drop 10% after fall in US demand
re-tax profits in the three months to the end of September fell by 2.1% to 1.87 billion euros (Ā£1.64 billion).
Trump accused Venezuelan boat crews of narco-terrorism. Hereās the truth
Four of the victims have been identified through a painstaking investigation
Greencore edges forward in Ā£1.2bn Bakkavor deal after agreeing to sell factory
The UK competition watchdog said it was planning to accept the steps put forward by the two firms to allay its concerns over the takeover.
āDo not eatā warning issued for snack that could contain glass
Customers are being urged to not eat the product and return it to their local store
Ex-NFL star accused of attempted murder after Florida shooting
Antonio Brown was arrested in Dubai
Three prisoners charged with murder of child killer Kyle Bevan
Kyle Bevan, who killed his two-year-old stepdaughter has been killed
Farmersā Almanac announces last edition after 208 years of publishing
It has long been relied on for its weather predictions
Major airport in Belgium suspends flights for second time in a week due to drone sighting
Drones have been spotted flying over airports in the capital Brussels and in Liege this week
British Airways owner reports 2% increase in earnings but pre-tax profits fall
IAG chief executive Luis Gallego hailed the companyās performance.
DWP Christmas Bonus 2025: Who is eligible for the payment and when will it arrive?
Not all benefit claimants will be eligible for the one-off payment
ITV in talks to sell broadcasting business to Sky in Ā£1.6 billion deal
ITV confirms it is in talks with Sky owner Comcast
Multiple people at Joint Base Andrews fall ill after āsuspicious package deliveredā
Officials say a building at the base was evacuated after the package was opened and that āpolitical propagandaā was included in the delivery
UN Security Council lifts sanctions on Syrian president ahead of Trump meet
China abstains on resolution that paves way for former leader of an al Qaeda affiliate to visit White House
Ukraine claims to have hit major Russian oil refinery with drones
It is the second time it has been hit in less than three months
McDonalds strengthens UK staff protection after sex abuse scandal
EHRC warned McDonaldās UK franchise owners of potential legal action for non-compliance
Farmers' Almanac say it will cease publication after 208 years, citing financial challenges
A 208-year-old publication that farmers, gardeners and others keen to predict the weather have relied on for guidance will be publishing for the final time
South Korea says North Korea fired at least 1 ballistic missile toward its eastern waters
South Koreaās military says North Korea has fired at least one ballistic missile toward its eastern waters
Senator teases a possible deal to end the shutdown ā but will it pass?
Thune reportedly said he plans to call another vote on the stop-gap spending bill Friday, the 38th day of impasse between Republicans and Democrats
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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv raises hopes of Tomahawks deal after Putin orders record autumn conscription
Talks with US have been 'positive' and discussions are still ongoing to secure long-range missiles, Ukrainian envoy says
MTG skewers Trump on rising food prices as president says he doesnāt āwanna hear about the affordabilityā
āI go to the grocery store myself. Grocery prices remain high,ā Greene said
Official passes out in Oval Office while standing behind Trump for drug price announcement
Pharmaceutical representative was part of a āmajor announcementā to make weight loss drugs more affordable
Deep in Trump country, coal miners with black lung say government is suffocating the 'working man'
Lisa Emery, a respiratory therapist, is deeply concerned about West Virginia coal miners suffering from black lung disease
Flight cancellations start to soar as airports comply with cuts over government shutdown
Flights are being canceled across the country
Cleaner fatally shot after arriving at the wrong house, police say
Maria Florinda Rios Perez, a 32-year-old mother of four, had tried to open the door of the property using her keys when she was shot in the head
Airlines cancel hundreds of flights at major airports over government shutdown: Live updates
More than 650 flights within, into or out of the U.S. have been canceled for Friday
Congressional Budget Office hacked by suspected foreign entity: report
The breach could expose sensitive government data and communications with House and Senate offices
Kanye West tells New York rabbi heās ātaking accountabilityā for his antisemitic tirades and blames bipolar disorder
The rapper, who has legally changed his name to Ye, expressed āprofound remorseā for his past comments about the Jewish people and sought forgiveness for them
Judge orders Trump to fully fund SNAP after defying court order: āThis should never happen in Americaā
The government failed to ensure states could quickly send out partial benefits, leading to preventable delays that are leaving millions of families hungry, judge says
Eleven arrests after pro-Palestine protest outside Aston Villa-Maccabi Tel Aviv match
More than 700 officers deployed around Villa Park in massive policing operation for Europa League tie
McDonaldās staff to be protected from sexual abuse following complaints
EHRC warned McDonaldās UK franchise owners of potential legal action for non-compliance
Anti-black discrimination ābakedā into Metropolitan Police, damning review warns
The report draws on more than 40 years of evidence showing how racism has affected black officers and staff
Tax online betting games to reflect the harm they cause, MPs say
The Government should not ācave in to industry scaremongeringā, the Treasury Committee has urged.
McDonaldās agrees further measures to protect staff from sexual abuse
The Equality and Human Rights Commission has drawn up a new set of strengthened measures for McDonaldās to take to prevent sexual harassment of staff.
Tesla awards Elon Musk $1 trillion payday after board warned he might walk away
Shareholders believe Musk is the man to drive electric vehicle manufacturer to $8.5 trillion in market value over next decade, shrugging off expertsā concerns about the business becoming too...
Judge slams ICE for āfictionalā case seeking to jail migrant for 20 years. The agent involved cut himself breaking the Honduran manās car window
A Texas judge warned that allowing the case to stand would give agents ācarte blancheā to commit abuses
Rachel Reeves āplans to raise income taxā in Budget
Chancellor reportedly looking to hike income tax but cut National Insurance in bid to place burden of tax rises on landlords and pensioners
Three flight crew killed in UPS cargo plane crash in Louisville that left at least 12 dead are named
Crash investigators located the aircraftās black box and have extracted 63 hours worth of āgood dataā from the device
Ex-NBA player Damon Jones pleads not guilty to selling injury secrets, profiting from rigged poker
Former NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones has pleaded not guilty to charges he profited from rigged poker games and provided sports bettors with non-public information about injuries to...
National Guard will remain in Washington DC at least until February after new orders
D.C. Guard deployment will remain, but could be cut in half if red states quietly back away from Trumpās crime suppression campaign
Ivanka Trump shredded online for hawking food business as millions of Americans face SNAP cuts
Nearly 42 million Americans nationwide lost their SNAP benefits Saturday due to the ongoing government shutdown
Brussels Airport halts operations due to a drone sighting
Itās the second time this week Brussels Airport has suspended operations due to drone sightings
Musk could become history's first trillionaire as Tesla shareholders approve giant pay package
The worldās richest man was just handed a chance to become historyās first trillionaire
Trump gets slapped with community note on X after using Walmartās math to brag about Thanksgiving affordability
President Donald Trump bragged that he was delivering on affordability for Americans after Walmart shared that its annual Thanksgiving meal was cheaper than last yearās ā though Internet sleuths...
Teacher who was shot in the chest by her six-year-old student is awarded $10M by jury
A bullet narrowly missed Abby Zwernerās heart and remains in her chest
Why Rachel Reeves could impose pay-per-mile tax on electric vehicles in Budget
Fuel duty on petrol vehicles has been frozen for so long that the Treasury has set its sights on electric cars instead, as Sean OāGrady explains
Mistakenly released prisoner hands himself in as David Lammy faces fresh pressure over handling of fiasco
William āBillyā Smith, 35, returned to Wandsworth prison after being mistakenly released on Monday
Pauline Collins, British actress who won cult following for Shirley Valentine, dies at 85
Pauline Collins, the versatile British actress who won a cult following for her portrayal on stage and on screen of a disillusioned middle-aged housewife finding excitement in Greece, has died
Labour must stick to manifesto pledge not to raise key taxes, Lucy Powell says
The new deputy leaderās intervention could cause a headache for Chancellor Rachel Reeves, who has rolled the pitch for higher taxes at her Budget.
Spain struck by horror floods leaving high streets submerged and dozens of flights cancelled
Dozens of flights were cancelled and high streets were left submerged after a heavy rainstorm
Budget tax hikes could see food prices soar, major supermarket boss warns
Sainsburyās CEO Simon Roberts says shoppers are being ācautiousā ahead of the announcement later this month
Andrew summoned by US Congress to explain Jeffrey Epstein links
It comes after Andrew was formally stripped of his HRH title
HSBC waters down 2030 climate targets for polluting sectors
The UKās biggest lender released an update on its climate policies on Thursday.
Mystery in France as homeowner finds staggering gold fortune while digging in garden
Five bars and many coins were found in plastic bags
Nancy Pelosi announces she wonāt seek re-election, ending nearly four-decade career in the US House
Pelosi has served in Congress since 1987
Trump announces plans to slim down cost of popular weight-loss drugs to $149 a month
Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly become latest drug companies to bend knee to Trumpās āmost-favored nationā pricing plan
FTSE 100 slips amid Bank of England rate hold and fresh US falls
The FTSE 100 Index closed down 41.30 points at 9,735.78.
One arrested after boy injured in Reading college assault
A boy has been taken to hospital for treatment, police said
ICC judges confirm charges against Ugandan rebel leader Joseph Kony
Judges at the International Criminal Court have confirmed war crimes and crimes against humanity charges against Ugandan warlord Joseph Kony
Trump unveils deal to expand coverage and lower costs on obesity drugs
President Donald Trump has unveiled a deal with drugmakers Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to expand coverage and reduce prices for their popular obesity treatments Zepbound and Wegovy
A teen vanished after leaving her summer school class in 1994. Her suspected killer has just been arrested
Advances in DNA technology led investigators to identify a suspect in the killing of Tanya Marie Frazier
Sinclair saw its revenue tumble by 16% last quarter after leading charge to pull Kimmel from the airwaves
Conservative media company that owns or operates 185 domestic TV stations suffers sharp decline in third quarter results after dropping Jimmy Kimmel Live! in September
Dozens join rally calling for Rockstar Games to reinstate sacked workers
The company has said action was taken after staff were found to be leaking āconfidential informationā in a public forum.
UPS plane that crashed killing at least 12 was decades old and had recently been repaired, as satellite photos show shocking trail of destruction
UPS retired two other MD-11 planes earlier this year, and planned to retire a third before Janaury
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āThe Butt Ladyā found guilty of murdering ER star, sentenced to 15 years in prison
Adame had been convicted in relation to another death caused by a botched butt injection which she carried out in 2019
Disabled people who want to work say they canāt due to a āchronically underfundedā welfare system and accessibility issues
Author of major review on how to keep people in work warns UK is āsliding into avoidable crisisā amid āenormousā cost to employers from ill health among workers
Trump admin live updates: FAA cuts flights at 40 airports amid longest government shutdown in history
Trump said public anger over shutdown was behind Democratic victories in elections in parts of the country earlier this week
Government shutdown toll deepens as Trumpās āfuriousā election remarks embolden Democrats
Trump has increased pressure on Senate Republicans to end the shutdown ā now at 37 days, the longest in U.S. history
The Latest: Dozens of airports will see flight cuts due to the government shutdown
According to a list distributed to the airlines and obtained by The Associated Press, airports in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago along with hubs across the U.S. are among the 40 that will see...
King Charles formally removes Andrewās prince title after Epstein scandal
Andrew Mountbatten Windsor was stripped of his prince and Duke of York titles by King Charles in October
NYC, Los Angeles and Chicago among 40 travel hubs that will see fewer flights as government shutdown drags on
Travel experts predict hundreds, if not thousands, of flights could be canceled
How the Gaza war overshadowed the beautiful game as Tel Aviv Maccabi fans banned from Aston Villa match
Maccabi Tel Aviv F.C. supporters have been banned from a ground in Birmingham in a highly divisive move branded antisemitic. But Israeli football also has racism problems that need addressing,...
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Fox News pundit predicts Zohran Mamdani will soon start quoting 9/11 ringleader: āGive him timeā
āA blast from the past! Literal,ā Laura Ingraham reacted to her colleague Raymond Arroyoās quip, prompting Arroyo to burst out laughing.
BAE Systems strike action can continue despite last-minute legal bid
Unite union described the legal action as ādisgustingā
50 Cent claims that Mamdani could ādefund the policeā and create a āpurgeā in NYC in latest criticism of mayor-elect
Mamdani plans to raise taxes on New Yorkers who earn more than $1 million dollars, causing 50 Cent to claim that āNYC finishedā
āThe books cannot be balanced by Doge-style cutsā: Readers debate how to tackle taxes in upcoming Budget
Our community agreed that, while no one likes paying higher taxes, honesty, fairness, and careful planning are crucial if Rachel Reeves is to navigate the UKās financial challenges without...
Driver who murdered āGood Samaritanā when he ploughed car into crowd jailed
Hassan Jhangur, 25, hit five people with his Seat Ibiza when he arrived at his sisterās wedding reception
Louvre issued with stark warning just weeks before $102m jewel heist
The Louvreās new security equipment modernisation plan faced repeated delays
Revealed: The shockingly weak password for the Louvreās security system during heist
The cybersecurity audit warned that access to controls, alarms and video surveillance were at risk due to cybersecurity negligence
Former police boss admits viewing child sex abuse material at work
Jevon McSkimming used his work laptop and phone to look at illegal material for years
China, world's top carbon pollutor, likely to overdeliver on climate goals. Will that be enough?
Experts say China is likely to exceed its modest climate goals, but question if it will be enough to help the world curb warming
Kash Patelās country singer girlfriend files lawsuit against Senate candidate who suggested she was an Israeli spy
Alexis Wilkins suing Sam Parker for making false claims about her background, seeking $5 million in damages, according to report
UKās cheapest supermarket revealed as budget retailer overtaken again
Data from October shows some change amongst the best value shops
Interest rates live: Bank of England holds rates in boost to savers before Budget
The base rate remains at 4% though there will immediately be an expectation of a December cut
Mexicoās president Claudia Sheinbaum to press charges after man gropes her on street in broad daylight: āA line must be drawnā
Claudia Sheinbaum says the harassment she suffered from a man in Mexico City is an assault on all women
Europeās new weapons system to fight the rising threat of Russian drones
The American-made Merops system, compact enough for a pickup truck, identifies and intercepts drones
Family fears for missing British doctor who vanished in Costa del Sol two weeks ago
Ruaridhās brother said he may be seen buying food, using outdoor gyms, or sleeping on sun loungers
Germany bans one Muslim group and raids two others amid antisemitism claims
The government has accused the banned group of violating basic human rights
Shock in Germany as more than 50 blood-painted swastikas appear overnight
There was no indication who is behind it or where the blood came from
Southport attack āwouldnāt have happenedā if Iād reported knife delivery ā but I was too scared, says killerās father
Attackerās father Alphonse Rudakubana gave evidence to the Southport Inquiry
PM to admit consensus is gone but UK āall inā on net zero at Cop30
The Prime Minister will staunchly defend his Governmentās clean energy agenda on economic grounds.
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One Direction star Liam Payneās inquest delayed until next year as coroner seeks to procure āeyewitness statementsā
The inquest into the death of the former One Direction star has been adjourned until May 2026
Reform UK suspends another councillor just hours before a Kent County Council meeting
First full council meeting held since several suspended following leaked meeting footage
Supermarket boss warns of skyrocketing food prices if Reeves raises taxes
Sainsburyās CEO Simon Roberts says shoppers are being ācautiousā ahead of the Budget
Gordon Brown calls for ātotal abolitionā of two-child benefit cap
The former Labour leader and chancellor issued a stark warning to the current government
Jamie Oliver spearheads new campaign urging Britons to eat more fibre to combat cancer
The āBang in Some Beansā initiative is aiming to double the UKās bean consumption by 2028
āLive, laugh, loseā: Trump hammered over golden Oval Office sign tacked to White House wall
Donald Trump has been hammered on social media for taping a golden āOval Officeā sign onto the walls of the White House, while the government shutdown enters its 37th day
Government says āfairerā motoring tax system is needed amid pay-per-mile report
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will unveil a policy to introduce a 3p per mile tax for EVs when she delivers her Budget, the Daily Telegraph reported.
UK seizes Jurassic dinosaur fossils worth Ā£12m from Chinese money-laundering suspect
Dinosaur skeletons were bought last year at Christieās Jurassic Icons auction for Ā£12.4m
Driver who rammed car into crowd on French island was fisherman with āhistory of offending and alcohol problemsā
Locals said the suspect, named in French media as Jean G, was isolated and struggled with drugs and alcohol
ITV blames late Budget for delaying TV programmes
The broadcaster said it is preparing to slash millions in a cost saving drive
Reeves accused of treating drivers ālike a cash machineā amid reports of pay-per-mile tax on electric vehicles
The Treasury is facing a fall in revenue from fuel duty as more people make the switch from petrol and diesel to electric cars
Inside the year long battle for Pokrovsk as Russia closes in on key Ukrainian city
The city lies on a key road that has been used by the Ukrainian military, Alex Croft writes
Construction sector records surprise steep fall in activity ahead of Budget
The latest S&P Global UK construction PMI showed a reading of 44.1 in October, down from 46.2 in September and its lowest for over five years.
Far-right cases referred to counter-terror programme Prevent double those for Islamist extremism, new figures show as referrals hit record high
A record 8,778 people were referred to the governmentās anti-extremism scheme in the year to March 2025
Israel identifies latest hostage remains returned by Hamas from Gaza as Tanzanian student
Israeli authorities have identified the latest remains of a hostage that Hamas handed over as belonging to a Tanzanian agricultural student
5 Southern California men arrested in Germany accused of stealing $345M from victims
The alleged fraudsters stole $350 million and had attempted to steal a staggering ā¬750 million as they targeted people in 193 countries
Interest rates live: Rate cut decision ādividesā Bank of England as Reevesā Budget looms
The current base rate is 4% but analysts are split over whether another cut is incoming
Angelina Jolieās Ukraine visit sparks row as military recruiters seize her driver
Hollywood starās second visit to war-torn country descends into drama as military recruiters press-gang local member of her entourage
BT cuts another 5,000 jobs as broadband customers go elsewhere
Openreach broadband customers fell by 242,000 over the second quarter of 2025
Airbnb to provide 60 domestic abuse survivors with temporary accommodation
Platform partnering with Womenās Aid and City Hall to launch London pilot
David Lammy told to āget a gripā as search continues for mistakenly freed prisoners
Robert Jenrick has expressed a lack of confidence in David Lammy and said the deputy prime ministerās performance at PMQs was a ādisgraceā
Wife of Minnesota preacher killed in Angola found guilty in court
Jackie Shroyer was reportedly in a romantic relationship with one of the men who took part in her husbandās murder
āUnjustā grooming āchild prostitutionā convictions to be pardoned
Home Office acknowledges victims were ācriminalised for actions that occurred under duress, fear and coercionā
What does vibe coding mean? The AI term crowned Collins Word of the Year
The software development term beat āglazerā and āHENRYā to win Collins Dictionaryās Word of the Year for 2025
GOP lawmaker proposes changing name of popular airport to āDonald J. Trump Internationalā
Republican lawmakers previously tried to slap Trumpās name on a different airport, named after a controversial president
Drinks giant Diageo flags weaker demand from US and Chinese consumers
In the US, where it generates the most sales, consumer spending was more cautious than it was expecting, leading to a tougher market for spirits.
Reeves āplans pay-per-mile taxā on electric vehicles in Budget
The Treasury is facing falling fuel duty revenue as more people make the switch from petrol to electric cars
Pope bestows one of Catholic Churchās highest honours on British convert
St John Henry Newman was a Church of England priest before he converted to Catholicism
Sainsburyās hikes earnings outlook after strong first half
The UKās second largest grocer reported underlying operating profit of Ā£504 million for the 28 weeks to September 13.
Australian parents warned counterfeit Labubu dolls contain lead and pose choking risk
Regulator says Lafufus sold online come with parts small enough for children to swallow
Labourās immigration crackdown could cost the UK Ā£4.4bn, Home Officeās own assessment admits
Starmerās plan to make it harder for international students to stay in the UK will have a drastic impact on the economy, government assessment finds
Wandsworth prison manhunt latest: Lammy was ānot accurately informedā about mistakenly released inmate before PMQs
Errors come just days after sex offender migrant Hadush Kebatu was wrongly freed from HMP Chelmsford
Residents left stunned over āsuspiciousā deaths of 4 adults in New York apartment
The bodies of two men and two women were discovered inside the Bronx apartment Wednesday morning after police conducted a wellness check following a tip off
Trump brought up jailed media mogul Jimmy Jaiās case in meeting with Chinaās Xi āas he said he wouldā
Trump did not discuss a specific deal to free Lai but spoke more broadly about concerns surrounding the 77-year-old publishing mogul's health and well-being
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin orders nuclear weapons test preparations after Trump threat in new escalation
Donald Trump said the US would be running nuclear tests last week sparking fears of a renewed hostility between the countries
Trump confronted by MAGA viewer ānot happyā over rising costs in Fox News interview: āPlease do somethingā
The president said that prices were āalready downā but the biggest problem was that other Republicans were not talking about how affordable things were
Erika Kirk describes seeing late husband Charlie in hospital after assassination: āscene from a horror movieā
Kirk, now the CEO of political advocacy group Turning Point USA, said she had been advised not to see the MAGA commentatorās body right away, but had wanted to see āwhat they did to my husbandā
Fox News host Jesse Watters bizarrely blames single women for Mamdaniās āsocialist takeoverā in New York
Watters' comments were reminiscent of JD Vanceās 2024 complaints about āchildless cat ladiesā
FBI now encouraging ICE agents to identify themselves amid a surge of crimes by impersonators
FBI warned that anonymous agents harm ātrust between the local community and law enforcement officersā
Florida man arrested by FBI for threatening lives of Trump foes in online comments section
Exclusive: Gregory Formicone, 57, is facing up to five years behind bars over assassination threats posted on far-right conspiracy site The Gateway Pundit
EMB 0001 Reeves must slash tax again before next election if she breaks manifesto pledge, Tony Blair think tank warns
Labour chancellor told any tax hikes must be temporary in a bid to break Britainās ātax-and-spend doom loopā
Reeves urged to examine ālegalityā of Shell-Equinor deal to create new company
Campaigners opposed to the Rosebank oil field, of which Equinor is a majority shareholder, are amongst those raising concerns with the Chancellor.
Rachel Reeves warned not to rely on business taxes to fill Budget black hole
The Confederation of British Industry said the Government ācannot pull the business tax lever once again to balance the booksā.
How Rachel Reeves can ābreak Britainās tax-and-spend doom loopā as Budget looms
A report from the Tony Blair Institute has called on the Chancellor to ābring businesses back onsideā
Collins dictionary crowns AI buzz term Word of the Year
The new and notable words help reflect our ever-evolving language
One in five people lost money to scams in the past year, report reveals
A new agreement between government and industry will aim to make it harder for criminals to trick people through scam calls
Gordon Brown to issue warning on āshameful epidemicā of child poverty in Britain
The ex-Labour leader will also call for Rachel Reeves to raise taxes on gambling firms to cover the cost of lifting the two-child benefit cap
MTG reportedly eyeing run for president in 2028 as MAGA firebrand increasingly breaks from Republicans on major issues
The Republican firebrand is reportedly concerned that other members of her party have strayed from the āreal MAGAā and believes she has the base support to launch a run
Iowa judge charged with OWI after found unconscious driving wrong way
The judge was released from Boone County Jail on Wednesday morning, according to court records.
Judge orders ICE to improve Chicago āprisonā after immigrants break down in court describing āblack holeā inside
Immigrants say they were treated āworse than animalsā inside a facility thatās become a focal point for protests
AOC says MTGās ārevenge tourā was sparked by one Trump decision that enraged the MAGA firebrand
Progressive Democrat believes Marjorie Taylor Greeneās public rift with Republicans stems from personal, not policy, grievances
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Company linked to Michelle Mone owes Ā£39m in tax, new documents reveal
The company has already been ordered to pay the government Ā£148 million for breaching a PPE contract
Prince William recreates famous Princess Diana photo in Rio de Janeiro
Prince William stood in the spot where Diana, Princess of Wales, posed for a picture back in 1991
FAA cuts airline traffic in 40 markets over shutdown as Americans already face uncertainty over holiday travel plans
Transport Secretary Sean Duffy announced Wednesday that the action would be taken to at āhigh-volumeā airports in order to maintain safety and that the decision āhad not been taken lightlyā
Steve Bannon sounds the alarm after Mamdani win - and warns Republicans will be defeated in 2026 if theyāre not MAGA
The former Trump official warned that Mamdaniās election shows the growing strength of the Democratic partyās populist wing
Landmark Ā£100 million wind farm deal for Belfast Harbour
The developers of two wind farms have agreed the deal with Belfast Harbour.
Troubled Texas school district rocked by fourth arrest of teacher in recent weeks after special education employee showed up to class āimpairedā
Four school district employees have been arrested and three others put on leave since October
Two more prisoners on run after being released from jail by mistake in fresh crisis for Labour
Police searching for Algerian sex offender freed from Wandsworth jail by mistake along with convicted fraudster ā days after justice secretary claimed heād introduced strictest-ever prison checks...
What can the former John Lewis boss tell us about āsick note Britainā?
Charlie Mayfield has some ideas for reducing the Ā£85bn lost every year through workplace sickness. Sean OāGrady asks if he can get Britain back to work
Reform UK takes aim at pensions overhaul during pitch to business chiefs
Deputy leader Richard Tice said he wanted to emulate the āBig Bangā the City experienced in the 1980s with a ābig reformā.
My friend Zohran Mamdani is the new mayor of New York City. This is what heās really like
My friend Zohran Mamdani is the new mayor of New York. This is what heās really like
Labour has duty to deliver reforms to workersā rights, Rayner tells Commons
āI say to my colleagues on the frontbench that I will be with you every step of the way as we do just that,ā the former deputy prime minister said.
Power company signs agreement for first of 1,000 homes in northern Scotland
The homes will initially accommodate workers involved in upgrading power infrastructure in the region, before being made available to the public.
FTSE 100 closes higher as US markets rally after tech falls
The FTSE 100 index closed up 62.12 points, or 0.6%, at 9,777.08.
Eric Trump doesnāt rule out dad running for president again in 2028
Presidentās son also hints he would consider mounting a campaign himself āif there was no other choice and it got so bad that you had to do itā
Meet Andrew Cuomo, the 26-year-old engineer who also didnāt win the NYC mayor race: āBeen dealing with this my whole lifeā
Heās been bombarded with messages meant for the former governor, including profanity-laced hate mail.
Zohran Mamdani celebrated across social media after histroric NYC mayor race
The 34-year-old is set to be New Yorkās youngest mayor in more than a century
Toyota recalls over a million US vehicles over rear camera flaw
The extensive recall encompasses specific Toyota and Lexus models from 2022 to 2026
MP calls for companies to pay tax for AI bots used to replace workers
Neil Duncan-Jordan (Poole) says measure could shore up employment and protect Treasury revenues.
Fears of Christmas dinner turkey shortage after bird flu warnings
A single outbreak of the disease could lead to as many as 10,000 Christmas lunches ādisappearingā, a farmer has warned
Putin makes new nuclear test order following Trump comments
Itās a move not taken by Moscow since the Soviet Union's collapse in 1991
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Bret Baier pours cold water on Fox News downplaying Democratsā blue wave: āItās a big lossā
āYou can say that these states were traditionally blue, but you can also say that heading in, there was some thought that ā especially in New Jersey ā [Jack] Ciattarelli would do better,ā Bret...
Townās fight for survival revealed by century-old time capsule found in wall
The boxās contents show āthe thoughts, the hopes and the faithā of long-ago residents
Police find car 17 months after beloved 88-year-old teacher went missing ā but no sign of her
Myrtle Polk was in the early stages of dementia when she went missing, her family says
Hereās when Zohran Mamdani will be sworn in, and what happens next
The mayor-elect has pledged to āhit the ground runningā from day one
Musk the trillionaire? Debate over his Tesla pay package rages
Tesla shareholders will decide soon on whether Elon Musk could have a shot at becoming the world's first trillionaire
Nearly half of all goods imported into the US face some tariffs, raising costs for companies and consumers
Small businesses have turned to the Supreme Court to roll back some of Trumpās tariffs, which they say have significantly raised overhead costs
Energy supplier collapses leaving nearly 24,000 customers affected
Regulator Ofgem has stepped in to protect supply for Tomato Energyās 15,300 household and 8,400 business customers
Florida gets sued for allowing pregnant women to park in handicap spaces
Under a new Florida law, pregnant women can obtain handicap parking access during any point in their pregnancy.
What to do if you see an Asian hornet ā as father and son die from stings
Experts warn public to stay alert after invasive species spotted in the UK
French government blocks access to Sheinās website over sex dolls scandal
Sex dolls with childlike features were reportedly found on the website
Village told it cannot have Christmas lights unless England flags taken down
Harrietsham Parish Council said it may not be able to put up its Christmas lights due to the āfinancial implicationsā of removing the flags
UK interest rates set to stay at 4%, but policymakers ādeeply dividedā
Most economists agree that there will be divisions among the nine-person committee when it comes to this weekās vote.
Wandsworth prisoner released latest: Manhunt for criminal mistakenly freed last week
The error comes just days after sex offender migrant Hadush Kebatu was wrongly freed from HMP Chelmsford
Surfers baffled as Munichās world-famous river wave disappears
Spectators often line a bridge overlooking the action as surfers bravely jump into the frigid water
Five biggest takeaways from Democratsā blue tsunami election night that should worry Trump ahead of midterms
Record voter turnout, a revolt against Trump and DOGE in Virginia, affordability remains a throughline and all should worry Trump, Mike Johnson and the Republicans, Eric Garcia writes. Plus, one...
Louvre jewellery heist suspect faces trial in separate case
Lawyers say they expect the trial to be postponed as moving him is too complex
Who is Jared Isaacman? Trumpās pick for NASA administration despite withdrawing nomination
Trump made no mention of his previous decision to nominate and then withdraw Isaacman in his Tuesday evening announcement
Moment Chris Cuomo had to announce his brother lost the NYC mayoral race on live TV
āHeās not what Democrats want right now in their party,ā Chris Cuomo said of his older brother.
Embarrassment in Moscow as Ukraineās daring strikes hit targets deep inside Russia
The strikes, utilising domestically produced drones, have caused considerable embarrassment for Moscow
Zohran Mamdani election win: How ambitious policy could transform New York City and beyond
To fund his policies, Mamdani has proposed an increase of the stateās corporate tax rate and raising the cityās income tax by 2 percentage points on New Yorkers earning more than $1 million a year
McDonaldās profits are up after push on Extra Value Meals for struggling Americans
McDonaldās launched a $8 Big Mac meal and $5 Sausage McMuffin meal for a limited time
FBI fires agents who helped investigate Trump, then rehires them, then fires them again
Wave of firings has hit morale and triggered lawsuits amid growing impact of Republican vendetta against perceived political enemies
Novo Nordisk cuts sales and profits guidance amid obesity drug competition
The boss of the Wegovy firm linked its reduced guidance to the market for weight-loss treatments being āmore competitive than everā.
Why talk of the fall of Pokrovsk ā and Ukraine ā is premature
Recently returned from the front lines near Pokrovsk, eastern Ukraine, world affairs editor Sam Kiley explains that Russian claims theyāve encircled Ukrainian forces are bogus
Zohran Mamdaniās New York election victory inspires hope in Uganda
Zohran Mamdani was briefly raised in Uganda and kept his citizenship even after he became a naturalized U.S citizen in 2018
A decade after 19 were killed in the Mariana Dam disaster 620,000 Brazilians await justice in a UK court
Anglo-British mining giant BHP face a verdict in the UK High Courts by the end of this year over their responsibility for the Mariana dam collapse
Top TV doctor warns big food companies are āfeeding our kids to deathā
Professor Chris van Tulleken said people are āessentially forced to eat unhealthy foodā.
Brexit and austerity still causing āmajor problemsā for economy ā Phillipson
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipsonās comments came after Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepared the ground for tax hikes in her November 26 Budget.
Rattled David Lammy cannot say whether another asylum seeker has been accidentally freed from jail after Kebatu blunder during lively PMQs
Deputy prime minister lashes out during PMQs and tells shadow minister to 'get a grip' after repeated questions over the bungled release of Hadush Kebatu
M&S boss warns customer confidence dented by Budget worries
Chief executive Stuart Machin said the Chancellorās pre-Budget speech on Tuesday did not ease customer fears or give certainty to business.
Trump admin blows up another boat it claims was carrying narcotics and kills two men without providing any evidence
Latest strike in Pacific is 16th carried out in two months, bringing death toll to 66, amid outcry over legality
Election results live: Trump left to lick wounds as Mamdani and Newsom savor huge night for Democrats
āSo Donald Trump, since I know you're watching, I have four words for you: Turn the volume up,ā incoming NYC mayor Mamdani said
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HMRC worker ordered to pay Ā£20,000 after refusing to return to office after lockdown
Tribunal found āno medical reasonā why Martin Bentley could not return to office after pandemic
What to know about the Supreme Court arguments over Trump's tariffs
Three lower courts have ruled illegal President Donald Trumpās use of emergency powers to impose sweeping worldwide tariffs
Switzerland wants āfifth languageā of yodelling to join UNESCO cultural heritage list
One professor highlights that Swiss yodelling is distinguished by its unique vocal technique
George Osborne issues stark warning to Reeves over tax hikes
The former chancellor described the government as āconstrained by its promiseā after Labourās general election manifesto pledged to not increase VAT, national insurance or income tax
Who is Rama Duwaji? What Zohran Mamdaniās wife has said about Gaza and ICE as heās elected NYC mayor
Rama Duwaji has a successful career as an illustrator, having worked forThe New Yorker, The Washington Post, and Vogue
Government shutdown now longest ever as Trump demands Republicans āget back to passing legislationā
President Donald Trump races to remind supporters he personally was not on the ballot as GOP faces up to disaster night at the polls, with ongoing federal blackout blamed for Democratic wins
Watch live: Lammy faces PMQs grilling after Reeves hints at tax rises
Watch live as David Lammy, Britainās deputy prime minister, faces Prime Ministerās Questions on Wednesday (5 November).
Reform UK treasurerās company awarded Ā£4.6m in damages from technology start-up
Candy Ventures Sarl, a portfolio of companies founded by Nick Candy, took legal action against Dutch businessman Robert Bonnier and his firm.
Trump issues four-word response after NYC mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani declares āmandate for changeā
Trumpās comments follow a number of historic wins for the Democrat party
How Californiaās Proposition 50 āredistrictingā measures could help win back the House at the mid-terms
Gavin Newsom accuses Trump of ārigging mid-termsā as California approves redistricting measures to help win back the House
Zohran Mamdaniās political positions, from Trump and ICE to Israel
The progressive socialist has stormed to victory in New York City mayoral race
Father of 14-year-old girl assaulted by Epping sex offender says government has ārelentlesslyā failed family
Family say they have received āno justiceā over attack carried out by Hadush Kebatu
Governmentās potential AI qualification āmay face teacher shortage challengesā
Ministers will explore developing a new level 3 qualification in data science and AI
Car ploughs into crowd on French holiday island with driver āshouting Allahu Akbarā
The 35-year-old suspect reportedly attempted to set fire to his car with a number of gas cylinders inside
M&S reveals huge cost of cyber-attack which halted online sales
The hack saw the firm take down their app and stop online orders - causing a 40 per cent drop
Minister doubles down on Rachel Reevesā doom warning: āWe will do whatās right for the future of our economyā
While the education secretary insisted the government takes its manifesto pledges seriously, she said there are āmajor problemsā plaguing the economy
One in four new puppy owners have considered rehoming as pet abandonment soars
The RSPCA also found record levels of pet abandonment in the UK, with 22,503 cases reported last year
New car market grew 0.5% in October
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said 144,948 new cars were registered over the month.
DWP confirms when two major benefits will be scrapped
Labour minister Sir Stephen Timms has issued a message to Independent readers
Racial profiling fears grow after police reveal train stabbing suspectās details
The attack has sparked a rigorous debate, writes Tamar Hopkins of The Conversation
Udogie receiving support from Tottenham after alleged gun incident
Tottenham is giving support to Destiny Udogie and his family after he was allegedly threatened with a gun in north London
Prince Harryās Remembrance Day essay in full
āThe Bond, The Banter, The Bravery: What it means to be Britishā was written by the Duke ahead of Remembrance Day
Did Curtis Sliwa cost Andrew Cuomo the mayoral election?
Republicans rage at their official nominee for splitting the vote but one pundit argues Zohran Mamdaniās energetic, street-level campaigning made the difference in New York City mayoral race
Harry calls for veterans not to be forgotten and expresses his pride of being British ahead of Remembrance Day
The duke penned a personal piece ahead of Remembrance Day in which he describes the privilege of serving alongside men and women from across the UK
Barratt Redrow sells more homes despite āchallengingā market
The UKās biggest housebuilder called on the Government to support first-time buyers as it updated investors on its recent trading.
M&S profits plunge by more than half after major cyber attack
The hack saw the firm take down their app and stop online orders - causing a 40 per cent drop
Wetherspoons ācautiousā ahead of November Budget
The pub chain said like-for-like sales lifted 3.7% in the 14 weeks to November 2.
Thames Water among six water firms to have bonuses for top bosses blocked
More than Ā£4 million of potential bonuses were banned under new rules on performance-related executive pay, regulator Ofwat said.
Jon Stewart rails against president: āTrump doesnāt give a f*** about even looking like he gives a f***ā
The Daily Show host accuses president of showing complete indifference towards Americans going without food stamps by hosting decadent Halloween party amid shutdown
Greta Thunberg backs UK university student who fears for his safety after visa revoked
Pro-Palestinian activist Usama Ghanem has been indefinitely suspended from Kingās College London. Jeremy Corbyn, Your Party co-leader, labelled the move ādeeply disturbingā
Police launch investigation after Tottenham defender Destiny Udogie āthreatened with gunā in London
A 31-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession of firearms with intent, blackmail and driving without a licence following the incident in September
Massive fireball erupts as UPS plane crashes at Kentucky airport, leaving 7 dead
At least seven people are dead and 11 injured after UPS plane crashed in Kentucky
Californian voters back new congressional map to boost Democrats in response to Texas āgerrymanderingā
California Gov. Gavin Newsom spearheaded the ballot initiative after Texas carved out additional GOP seats at the urging of Donald Trump
Zohran Mamdani's rise: From Queens lawmaker to New York City mayor
Zohran Mamdani has stormed onto the national political scene by winning New York City's mayoral election
Reddit and Kick among major platforms added to Australiaās world-first social media ban for children
Platforms that fail to take reasonable steps to exclude children younger than 16 could be punished with a fine of up to Ā£24m
Morocco jails man for trafficking countrymen to Myanmar scam compound
Several young Moroccans were attracted by an online job offer promising good pay in Thailand, only to find themselves trafficked to scam centres in Myanmar
Gopichand Hinduja, who led Britainās richest business dynasty, dies aged 85
Hinduja and his family topped the latest Sunday Times Rich List with a net worth of Ā£35.3bn
Trump quickly moves to dodge responsibility after big Democratic wins on election night: āTrump wasnāt on the ballotā
The president posted on Truth Social minutes after it was announced that Democrat Zohran Mamdani had won the race for New York Mayor
Zohran Mamdani defeats Andrew Cuomo for New York mayor as Democrats count victories in major tests against Trump
Historic victory delivers profound message to Democratic Party as it reckons with a future under Trump
Who are Zohran Mamdaniās parents? Award-winning director Mira Nair and political commentator Mahmood Mamdani
How his public intellectual parents shaped the New York mayoral frontrunnerās politics has been a persistent line of inquiry on the campaign trail
āA harmless gesture:ā assault trial begins for man who threw sandwich at federal agent
After heās accused of throwing the sandwich Dunn ran away but was apprehended about a block away
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky visits troops near Pokrovsk after elite forces killed at awards ceremony
Ukrainian authorities are investigating the attack in Dnipropetrovsk
Prince Andrew latest: Virginia Giuffre says she was āa toy to be passed aroundā
Unseen footage of interview with Andrewās sex abuse accuser Virginia Giuffre aired on Tuesday
Ukraine ādestroys elite Russian unitā in drone strike on Black Sea oil rig
The Black Sea oil rig is one of four that have been occupied by Russian forces for a decade
Election 2025 live results: Trump ducks blame as Democratic sweep sees Mamdani win NYC mayoral race
Two million New Yorkers voted in this yearās election, the first time since 1969, according to election officials
At least 4 killed in ācatastrophicā UPS plane crash which forces airport closure in Kentucky
The crash involved a Hawaii-bound MD-11 plane from UPS, which uses the airport as a major hub
GOP firebrand Nancy Mace has posted online over 100 times defending her expletive-filled rant at airport security
Mace flew into a rage about her treatment by law enforcement at Charleston Airport, according to a police report
More than 100,000 obesity deaths ācould be prevented with new food warningsā
Mandatory nutrient warning labels could deliver substantial health benefits for the population, experts said.
Rumors over who Trump plans to pardon next have turned into six-figure betting pools - with clear favorites
Bettors have spent over $1 million guessing whom the president will pardon next
Pregnant teenager Bella Culley arrives back in UK after Georgia ādrugs muleā jail ordeal
Bella Culley was seen arm-in-arm with her mother as she touched down at Luton airport
Trump once again nominates tech space traveler Jared Isaacman to serve as NASA administrator
President Donald Trump is nominating Jared Isaacman to serve as his NASA administrator after all
Firefighters call for funding boost as they prepare for Bonfire Night
A union said the service had been pushed beyond limits.
Income tax hike of at least 2p likely needed to plug Budget hole, warns Niesr
The economic think tank said the Chancellor needed to make ābrave choicesā at the upcoming November 26 Budget.
UK economy ābleeding outā with brain drain in science and tech, peers warn
The Science and Technology Committee said Britain should be ārolling out the red carpet rather than red tapeā for highly skilled professionals.
UK āsliding into avoidable crisisā, major review into workplace sickness warns
Sir Charlie Mayfield warned of the economic, human and social costs of ālost opportunity, stalled careers, and reduced life chancesā.
Early review finds mistakes in grooming gang investigations
Thousands of cases are set to be assessed as part of Operation Beaconport
New technology will eliminate call spoofing āwithin a yearā ā minister
Home Office minister Lord Hanson said call tracing will allow phone scammers to be hunted down.
Grooming gang investigations dropped by police because of āpotentially human errorā
Thousands of investigations that ended without a conviction will be reviewed as part of Operation Beaconport
Fen orchid brought back from brink of extinction. Experts warn of āstark pictureā for Britainās plants
The fen orchid can now be found in seven locations in England and three in Wales
Oxford-Cambridge corridor to get new national forest as part of Ā£1 billion investment in sector
It comes as part of a Ā£1 billion investment in tree planting and could create more than 14,000 jobs,
Several people dead after fire at retiree boarding house in Bosnia
At least five people have been hospitalized so far but that many more people are likely injured, local media outlets have said
All flights grounded at Brussels Airport after ādrone sightingā
No flights are currently landing or taking off at the airport
Mom of missing 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard swapped license plates to āavoid detectionā, officials believe
Melodee was last captured on video surveillance on October 9 between the Colorado-Utah border
Zohran Mamdani and Sadiq Khan: United by faith, politics and right wing hatred
Zohran Mamdani shares similarities with Londonās mayor, but has found support on a more radical ticket
Grand Designs ācastleā sparks local fury after going on the market for nearly Ā£8m
Largest-ever build to appear on programme has locals reaching for their pitchforks
Trump-themed burger joint that was raided by ICE has been replaced by a new restaurant
Trump Burger, in Houston, Texas, was open for just over five months before it closed its doors following a series of legal battles and has been replaced by a pizza joint
Hiding money away in overseas territories starves Treasury, warns MP
Phil Brickell will call for Whitehall clarity over ministersā efforts to tackle financial secrecy in the British Overseas Territories.
Starmer affirms UK commitment to climate action ahead of Cop30 summit
Starmer has reiterated the governmentās dedication to clean energy goals and the UKās role as a global climate leader
Tragedy strikes at Disney World again as fourth guest dies in the space of three weeks
A woman in her 40s is the latest guest at the Florida attraction to die in less than a month
Kentucky official forced to remind residents they canāt vote in NYC and Virginia elections: āWe do not have elections todayā
āHave I mentioned my repeated call for civic education,ā said Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams
Tories call for workers rights Bill to be thrown out as it returns to Commons
The Bill is aimed at bolstering the rights of workers, including by extending a host of protections to workers from the first day they start a job.
Who is Zohran Mamdani? What to know about likely next mayor of New York City
Mamdaniās victory would have major implications for the future of the Democratic Party, which has struggled to find a winning message in the era of President Donald Trump.
Police investigate football violence after 20-year-old killed on Greek island
A police official said the suspects who had been arrested on the island northeast of Athens
Serbia looks to fast-track controversial Jared Kushner luxury project
Lawyers said it was rare for such a specific project to receive this kind of parliamentary attention
Stocks mixed and pound dips amid Budget tax hints
The FTSE 100 Index closed up 13.59 points at 9,714.96.
Gopichand Hinduja, head of Britainās richest family, dies aged 85
Mr Hinduja and his family topped the latest Sunday Times Rich List with a net worth of Ā£35.3 billion.
Pizza Hutās US owner considers sale of brand after UK rescue deal
Yum! Brands, which is also the parent firm of KFC and Taco Bell, said it was reviewing its options for the brand following a weaker performance.
Italy hits out at Russiaās ādisturbingā comments on Rome tower collapse
Italy has summoned Russia's deputy ambassador to protest what it said were āvulgarā remarks
āEmo deerā is spotted in rural Texas, officials say heās ātotally fineā
Texas officials noted that male deer naturally shed their antlers before the end of winter, meaning the āemo-chic accessoryā should drop off on its own soon
Treasury ministers stand by farm tax plan
Exchequer Secretary Dan Tomlinson said the Government made āthe right decisionā at last yearās budget to end a tax relief for farmers.
Dick Cheneyās cardiologist talks cause of death and how the former vice president faced myriad of health issues
āHe was the most complicated patient I ever cared for,ā the doctor said of Dick Cheney
Flood alerts issued as parts of UK brace for heavy rain after Met Office weather warnings
Wales and parts of south-west England are expected to see heavy rain over the next two days
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NewsNation was the first to call 2024ās election. Can they do it again on Tuesday?
āThis is a fun-sized election in which we have races that are going to tell us a great deal about what voters are thinking one year into Trump 2.0,ā NewsNation political editor Chris Stirewalt...
A California woman put her face on giant billboards searching for love. Then ānext-level hate mailā rolled in
Lisa Catalano, frustrated with dating apps, purchased billboards to advertise a website where men could apply to date her
Reeves puts country on notice for tax hikes as āeach of us must do our bitā
In a pre-Budget speech, Rachel Reeves said: āIf we are to build the future of Britain together, we will all have to contribute to that effort.ā
Dick Cheney: The most influential vice president in modern American history
Cemented by the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Cheney built unrivalled authority and influence in his role, as witnessed by then Washington correspondent Rupert Cornwell
From ageing infrastructure to a rise in violent assaults ā how safe are our trains really?
Stations feel dangerous, infrastructure is getting old, staff have been cut and the debate around female-only carriages is back. As the nation reels from the Huntingdon attack on Saturday night...
American teacher and his son are killed by swarm of hornets while ziplining in Laos
Daniel Owen, 47, and his 15-year-old son Cooper, died just hours after they were taken to hospital
Anxious Democrats await key Election Day results in NYC, NJ and Virginia in first big test of Trumpās second term: Live updates
Trump threatened to send only the āminimumā federal funds to New York City if Democratic socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani wins
Afghan data leak superinjunction left democracy in ādeep freezeā, say journalists
The Independentās home affairs correspondent Holly Bancroft was among the journalists praised for their āgrit and determinationā in exposing the saga
Bend a knee like Beckham: Soccer star is knighted by King Charles III
David Beckham has been knighted by King Charles III at Windsor Castle
First Lady Melania Trump to receive Fox Newsā āPatriot of the Yearā award
The award show will be held Thursday and can be streamed on Fox Nation
Dick Cheney death latest: George W Bush pays tribute to āhonorableā vice president
Powerful but polarizing Republican at odds with his party in later years over rejection of President Donald Trump, whom he called the āgreatest ever threat to our Republicā
Economists urge Reeves to make ādifficultā choices to boost market confidence
Experts said the Chancellor should prioritise bringing down Government borrowing costs.
Major Tesla investor to vote against Elon Muskās $1 trillion pay package
Norwayās sovereign wealth fund calls Musk a āvisionary,ā but says it has concerns about the figure
Dick Cheney, George W. Bushās vice-president, dead at 84
Cheney, who served as vice-president under George W. Bush, had been battling numerous heart-related illnesses
āWait and seeā if Reeves ups income tax but I will cut it in Scotland ā Sarwar
The Scottish Labour leader said taxes set by the Scottish Government are ātoo highā.
Hundreds join search for āexperiencedā hunter who is missing in Mount Hood National Forest
Dobek has been missing for four days and brutal weather conditions have made it difficult for the authorities to carry out a thorough search
Who are Zohran Mamdaniās parents? Oneās an award-winning director, the other a political commentator
How his public intellectual parents have shaped the New York mayoral frontrunnerās politics has been a persistent line of inquiry on the campaign trail
Budget: Pound plummets after Reeves hints at tax rises ā but government bonds rally
The chancellor refused to rule out tax hikes and said the upcoming Budget will focus on lowering inflation
Former Fox News host Kimberly Guilfoyle takes up position as US ambassador to Greece
Kimberly Guilfoyle, former California prosecutor and Trump ally, has become the first female U.S. ambassador to Greece
Sizewell C āon budget and on scheduleā as financing completes
The planned nuclear power plant in Suffolk reached financial close on Tuesday.
Dominoās sells fewer pizzas after price hikes
The takeaway pizza giant anticipates that challenging market conditions will continue to suppress order volumes well into 2026
Is this the most expensive coffee? Dubai launches coffee that costs $1,000 a cup
Rare Nido 7 variety of Geisha coffee is grown on volcanic slopes of Mount BarĆŗ in Panama
Mona Ziade, who helped shape the AP's Middle East coverage in the 1980s and '90s, dies at age 65
Former Associated Press journalist Mona Ziade has died
Pope settles decades-long Catholic debate on role of Virgin Mary
Recent popes have disagreed on how to refer to the mother of Jesus
What is job hugging? The new term behind a morbid careers reality
āI wouldnāt even say itās competitive anymore right now. Itās just application after application being put out with either immediate rejection or ghosting all the way,ā one job seeker said.
Fresh lead in Meredith Kercher murder as Italian prosecutors āsearch for mystery womanā
The British student was killed in Perugia, Italy in 2007, in a murder case that attracted world-wide attention
Election Day 2025: What to watch out for in key test for Trump and Democrats
The most prominent battles are unfolding in Virginia, New Jersey and New York
Which taxes could rise at next Budget?
There are many options on the table as the chancellor looks to raise considerable sums
The bleak numbers that reveal Hurricane Melissaās scale of destruction
One week after the category 5 āStorm of the Centuryā first hit the Caribbean, residents have been left picking up the pieces. Olivia Ireland and Alex Croft report on the sizeable task ahead
Calls for āoutright ban on absurdā mid-contract telecoms price rises
Technology Secretary Liz Kendall has written an open letter to Ofcom bosses asking them to review the practice again.
Strike action at defence company Leonardo UK suspended as new pay offer tabled
Unite said if the proposed deal is rejected by members, staff will walk out later this month.
āDid I drop an F bomb? I hope I didā: MAGA firebrand blames Charlie Kirk killing for her airport meltdown
Rep. Nancy Mace says she will not apologize after she called TSA agent āf***ing incompetentā
Chinese fashion giant Shein bans all sex dolls after French investigation into āchild-likeā appearance
Scandal erupts just as Shein opens its first bricks-and-mortar store in Paris
Prince Andrew latest: Unseen Virginia Giuffre interview to air after Trump weighs in on scandal
Unseen footage of interview with Andrewās sex abuse accuser Virginia Giuffre will air tonight
Tommy Robinson found not guilty over border stop terror charge
Far-right figure was driving Bentley to Benidorm with thousands of pounds in cash when he was stopped by police, court heard
Primark owner ponders spin-off and separate listing in possible boost to City
Chief executive George Weston said the outcome of the review could mean spinning off Primark as a separately-listed entity in the UK.
Post Office campaigner Sir Alan Bates agrees āseven-figureā compensation deal over Horizon scandal
The deal reached by the government with Sir Alan Bates could be between Ā£4m and Ā£5m, reports suggest
Huntingdon train attack: LNER thanks āheroicā worker who protected passengers during stabbings
Samir Zitouniās family has also praised him for his ācourageā during the attack
Jamie Dimon breaks ranks with fellow CEOs and says he will āoffer to helpā Mamdani
Progressive Democrat appears to be on course to become New York Cityās next mayor
Is Reeves mounting a pension tax raid at the Budget?
As the chancellor looks to bolster government funds, few options remain off the table
China blames Netherlands for chip supply tensions amid Nexperia standoff
China's Commerce Ministry has blamed the Netherlands for what it called āchaosā in the semiconductor supply chain
UK government bonds rally but pound falls further after Reeves speech
The Chancellor refused to rule out tax hikes and said the upcoming Budget will focus on lowering inflation.
Income tax rises or fairer reforms? Join The Independent Debate on the Budget choices facing Rachel Reeves
As Rachel Reeves prepares her first Budget and warns of āpainful decisionsā ahead, debate is growing over whether she should raise taxes to fix the public finances or find fairer, alternative ways...
Lauren Boebert blasted over āracistā Halloween costume mocking migrants amid ICE crackdown
Colorado Republican and boyfriend accused of āsick jokeā by dressing for party as Mexican woman and immigration officer to make light of mass deportation
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Australian households to get three hours of free solar energy every day: āThere is so much powerā
Solar sharer scheme will cover homes with smart meters across New South Wales, Queensland and South Australia
AB Foods considers spinning off Primark after annual profits fall
Associated British Foods announced a review of the structure of the group alongside its full-year financial results.
Trump backs long-time rival Cuomo for NYC Mayor with threat against ācommunistā Mamdani: Live updates
Mamdani says Trump is threatened by his campaign because āwe're actually going to deliverā on lowering the cost of living in New York City
BP accelerates overhaul with higher asset sale target as profits beat forecasts
The oil giant reported third quarter underlying replacement cost profits of 2.21 billion US dollars (Ā£1.68 billion), down 3% on a year earlier.
White House turns back the clock and creates MySpace-like page to mock Democrats over shutdown
With government spending deadlock close to becoming the longest in U.S. history, Trump administration returns to trolling opposition by setting up spoof social media page for House leader Hakeem Jeffries
Rachel Reeves speech live: Chancellor to pave way for tax hikes in major pre-Budget speech
Chancellor breaks cover to set out Budget priorities in unusual move
Prince Andrew latest: Trump weighs in on ātragic situationā as more Andrew revelations emerge
Donald Trump described the royal family scandal as ātoo badā
Ukraine-Russia war latest: UK sends Kyiv more Storm Shadows after Trump accuses Putin of secret nuclear tests
US president says Russia is testing nuclear weapons 'underground' and threatening to expand to other forms
Indian police admit they have lost wedding ring belonging to Briton held for 8 years without conviction
Tuesday marks the eighth anniversary of Jagtar Singh Johalās arrest in India
China intimidated UK university to ditch human rights research - report
Professor Laura Murphy says university staff in Beijing āharassedā by Chinese authorities
Oklahoma sex offender and ā10 Most Wantedā suspect arrested in New York 13 years after faking disappearance, officials say
Anthony Lennon has been wanted on eight counts of possession of child pornography since March 2012
Illinois man charged over claims he threatened Trump and others in Instagram video
The suspect allegedly posted a video threatening to kill Trump 18 times over the course of a week in October
āSheās outā: Nancy Pelosi expected to quit politics after California votes on redistricting this week: report
The former House Speaker has not made any public announcements about her political future and says her top focus is on helping Democrats retake the House of Representatives in 2026
MAGA conspiracy theorist and Trump influencer Laura Loomer now credentialed to ācoverā Pentagon after media purge: report
The MAGA influencer has been an influential outside adviser to the Trump administration throughout his second term
George Banks, one of Americaās most notorious mass murderers, dies at 83
He passed away on Sunday afternoon at Phoenix state prison in Pennsylvania
First new Amazon electric heavy goods vehicles hit UK roads
The online giant said it would eventually have 160 eHGVs, the largest number of electric trucks in its global transportation network.
Deliveroo names its most popular dishes with surprise winner
It was not just takeaway meals that made the top 10 deliveries list
Rachel Reeves to set out Budget priorities as major think tank warns tax rises are āinevitableā
The chancellorās address is set to come after weeks of expectation management and growing reports of planned tax rises as she scrambles to fill a black hole of up to Ā£50bn in the public finances
The dream of a āforever homeā is losing relevance. Hereās why
Traditionally, people sought to buy a property that they could live in for decades
Millions of Brits forced to make lifestyle changes to afford everyday essentials
Many households have struggled with the rising cost-of-living
Scale of workplace violence and abuse āshocking and unacceptableā, says charity
The Suzy Lamplugh Trust commissioned polling to assess workersā experiences and is calling for the law to be strengthened.
John Lewis Christmas advert sees a father and son bond over 90s hit
The department store has released a Christmas advert every year since 2007
Baby Emmanuelās father Jake Haro sentenced to decades in prison for 7-month-old sonās murder in faked disappearance case
Emmanuelās grandmother told the court that the fatherās crime had ādestroyed my whole familyā
What to know about Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry's intervention in LSU football
Louisiana State University lost its football coach and athletic director amid criticism from Gov. Jeff Landry
Karl Rove gives his predictions for the key races this week - including one upset
Rove zeroed in on the New York City mayoral race and gubernatorial and down-ballot races in New Jersey and Virginia
āDangerousā online pornography featuring choking to be banned
Conservative peer Baroness Bertin warned that there has been a ātotal absence of government scrutinyā of the pornography industry
Starmer was briefed on Mandelsonās links to Epstein before US ambassador appointment, MPs told
Lord Mandelson was sacked as UK ambassador to the US due to his connection to the paedophile financier
Kash Patel releases images of suspect as he doubles down on claims FBI stopped ISIS-inspired Halloween attack
Patel announced Friday that the FBI arrested multiple suspects in Michigan āwho were allegedly plotting a violent attack over Halloween weekendā
Penguins sent to live on āgeriatric islandā at New England Aquarium in Boston for āslower way of lifeā
The concept was inspired by a larger concern that is confronting zoos and aquariums around the world
Trump tariffs on pasta could soon top 100 percent: āDouble the priceā
āI believe this is totally inappropriate, because Italy and America are brothers. It is an excuse not to let Italian products in,ā says one pasta maker
Beloved Six Flags amusement park closes after 50 years of stomach-churning thrills
The amusement park, known as the āthrill capital of DC,ā is ānot a strategic fit,ā the company said in May
Majority of Americans believe a political candidate will be assassinated within 5 years, poll finds
Nearly a quarter of respondents also said political violence can be justified in some circumstances
OpenAI and Amazon sign $38 billion deal for AI computing power
OpenAI and Amazon have signed a $38 billion deal to run OpenAI's systems on Amazon's cloud services
Groundbreaking pig organ transplant trial gets underway
Itās the latest step in the quest for animal-to-human transplants
Jon Stewart to remain āDaily Showā host through 2026 ā despite criticism of Paramount CEO
Jon Stewart has been highly critical of new Paramount chief David Ellison amid the companyās rightward shift in recent months
Air India sole survivor Vishwash Kumar Ramesh says he ālost everythingā except his life
Vishwash Kumar Ramesh says he is ābrokenā and suffers constant flashbacks
Walmart CEO warns that each of its 1.6 million jobs will be changed by AI - from CEO to checkout clerks
The announcement also comes as corporate America is betting big on AI
Election Day 2025: Five predictions on crucial New Jersey, California, New York and Virginia races
Are suburbanites in Virginia mad enough at Trump for taking their jobs? Will Trumpās multi-racial coalition hold in New Jersey? Will Zohran Mamdani have a mandate to govern? Eric Garcia with a...
Suspect arrested hours after killings of ex-girlfriend and new boyfriend in front of children, police say
A boy called 911 to report that his mom had been shot
Mexico mayor murdered: Mexican president turns down US help after assassination
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has ruled out changes to her administration's security policies after the assassination of a mayor in the violent state of Michoacan
Mayors pledge coordinated climate action ahead of UN conference in Brazil
Three hundred mayors have gathered in Rio de Janeiro to pledge coordinated climate action in their cities
Tesla sued by family who says faulty doors led to deaths in fiery Wisconsin crash
911 caller allegedly heard screaming from inside Model S
āThere was nowhere to go, I didnāt have a choiceā: Hero opens up on moment he confronted Huntingdon knife attacker
Eleven people were injured during a mass attack on a train in Cambridgeshire on Saturday
What is job hugging and why is it stalling out the market for career advancement?
āI wouldnāt even say itās competitive anymore right now. Itās just application after application being put out with either immediate rejection or ghosting all the way,ā one job seeker said.
Stephen Colbert says itās āself-evidentā that Trump settlement is ādamaging to the reputationā of CBS
āTelevisionās in huge trouble. Maybe David Ellison [CEO of Paramount Skydance] will fix everything,ā Stephen Colbert joked in an interview this week
Huntingdon train stab suspect could be linked to string of knife incidents in hours before rampage
Police are investigating whether man accused of horror attack on London-bound train was also behind stabbing of teenager in Peterborough and terrifying ordeal at a barberās shop
Ex-White House doctor casts doubt on Trumpās MRI claims
Jeffrey Kuhlman, the White House physician to former President Barack Obama, questioned the more than three hours the 79-year-old president spent at Walter Reed
London to be hotter than Istanbul as Britain set for āunseasonably warmā weather
Temperatures this week could reach highs of 17C
Trial starts for assault case against DC man who tossed sandwich at federal agent on viral video
A trial has begun for a former government attorney charged with assault for throwing a sandwich at a federal agent
Why Russia is so desperate to win the battle of Pokrovsk and what happens next
The city lies on a key road that has been used by the Ukrainian military
The chocolate treat found to improve your memory as soon as youāve eaten it
Study sheds light on why dark chocolate works black magic on the mind
Arizona town furious after being ādupedā into 89% property tax increase to fund $80M indoor football stadium
āI would challenge anyone who thinks we don't need the stadium to be out on that field when it's 115 [degrees],ā the superintendent said in defense of the project
Zohran Mamdani started learning about politics in Uganda. Locals knew he would rise to power
āWe shouldnāt just be proud of Mamdani, we should be very excitedā
Trump team will partially fund SNAP benefits after judgeās order, USDA tells court
Nearly $5 billion in emergency funds will only cover 50 percent of benefits for November, officials say
Judge rejects plea deal for funeral home owner accused of stashing nearly 190 decaying bodies
Jon Hallford withdrew his guilty plea and is scheduled for trial
Bari Weissās security detail is costing CBS $10,000 per day, according to report
Weiss took over CBS News last month after its parent company bought her Substack, The Free Press, for $150 million
Global activists call on Starmer to do ādutyā and protect HIV care for LGBT+ people
Exclusive: Almost 700 health workers and LGBT+ rights campaigners from 40 countries write to prime minister amid deep cuts to overseas aid
Watchdogās car finance scheme could short-change consumers, MPs say
A new report from the All-Party Parliamentary Group on fair banking calls on the UK financial watchdog to revisit its proposed redress scheme.
Stocks struggle despite manufacturing improvement
UK manufacturing output expanded for the first time in a year in October, according to a survey.
Wife of British journalist Sami Hamdi arrested by ICE fears for his health after āmedical emergencyā in custody
Soumaya Hamdi said that her husband Samiās detention in āovercrowdedā conditions in the US set a āterrifying precedentā
US medic describes horrors of Ukraine frontline ā but says hearing Trump pontificate about peace is more traumatic
A US medic in charge of the care of hundreds of Ukrainian soldiers on the front line tells world affairs editor Sam Kiley near Konstantinyvka how Russia does not commit to ceasefires, her fury at...
How pregnant British teenager Bella Culley ended up in prison in Georgia
Bella Culley has now been released from jail after six months, Alex Croft writes. But how did a 19-year-old Briton end up there in the first place?
Farage says substantial tax cuts ānot realisticā
The Reform UK leader used a speech in London on Monday to promise sweeping deregulation, arguing the UK had āsquanderedā Brexit.
The names of 5 million Jews killed in Holocaust have finally been recovered. AI could help find the remaining 1 million
With the world soon to be without first-hand witnesses, the five million milestone was a reminder of an unfinished obligation
āItās like the NHS would rather pay a hospital bill over a cheap jabā: Readers react to Covid vaccine cuts
Our community has criticised the governmentās decision to restrict free Covid boosters, describing it as unfair, confusing, and short-sighted, and urged a review of eligibility to protect...
Ukraine military using video game-style reward system to earn points killing Russians with drones
At least 400 drone units are using the new gamified drone attack system, according to reports
Prosecutor reveals why pregnant British teenager was freed from Georgia prison early
Bella May Culley, 19, who is eight months pregnant, was arrested at Tbilisi Airport in May
Chipotle demand is cratering as Gen Z struggle to make ends meet
Many younger customers now say theyāll only indulge if they have a coupon
Tylenol maker sells to Kimberly Clark for $48B after Trump and RFK Jr targeted drug
The deal announced Monday is among the largest corporate takeovers of the year
āI think Iām a much better-looking personā: Trump takes swipe at Mamdaniās appearance
āHeās far worse than a socialist,ā the president said of Mamdani
Nigel Farage suggests young people on minimum wage earn too much
Reform UK leader also predicted a general election within the next two years, as a consequence of Rachel Reevesā āausterity Budgetā
Top prosecutor denies allegations he leaked confidential documents
Spain's Attorney General Ćlvaro GarcĆa Ortiz is on trial for leaking emails to the press
A mysterious object crashed outside of Area 51 weeks ago. Now people are claiming thereās been a cover up
A crash outside of Area 51 has sparked locals and theorists to suggest there has been a military cover up
Paralysed gardener loses Ā£1m compensation bid after ladder fall at mansion
Barry Relph claims he was protecting a multimillionaire coupleās tennis court from defecating birds
Anthony Williams: Everything we know about Huntingdon train stabbing suspect
A 32-year-old man charged with 10 counts of attempted murder in connection with Cambridgeshire incident
Giant frilly-mouthed jellyfish on the rise along British coastlines
Barrel jellyfish have been on a significant rise with a 230 per cent increase in sightings compared to last year
āOn it!ā Trump vows to help cancer-stricken Dilbert creator after public plea to āsave my lifeā
Comic strip creator says heās lost the use of part of his hand as stage 4 cancer progresses
Trump says itās āterribleā that Andrew lost royal titles over Epstein scandal
Trump has long branded the āEpstein caseā as a āDemocrat HOAXā
One injured, another trapped after part of tower collapses in Rome
The Torre dei Conti is still standing but showing significant internal damage
GOP congressman calls Tucker Carlson the āmost dangerous antisemite in Americaā
Floridaās Randy Fine accuses conservative media personality of choosing to ātake on the mantle of leader of a modern-day Hitler Youthā
Major air base hit by suspected drone āspying operationā
The base houses US nuclear weapons
Ex-CIA chief John Brennan jabs activist in the chest after being confronted over Hunter Biden laptop claim
Brennan has been in the GOPās sights for months, with many House Republicans seeking to convince the DOJ to bring charges against him
Pregnant British teen arrested for drug smuggling in Georgia released after guilty verdict
A pregnant British teen arrested in Georgia on drug smuggling charges has been released from prison on Monday
British girl, 3, dies two weeks after she was pulled from hotel pool on Greek island
The girl passed away after she was transfered to a hospital in the UK for treatment. Two people have been arrested
Huntingdon train stabbing latest: Man charged also accused of separate London attack earlier that day
Anthony Williams has been charged with 10 counts of attempted murder following the attacks on the LNER train
Trump battles shutdown filibuster as millions prepare to vote in New York and California ballots: Latest updates
President Donald Trump reiterates demand for solution to government shutdown ahead of crucial Tuesday elections in many states that will provide telling early verdict on his policy agenda
Nicki Minaj thanks Trump for threatening military action against Nigeria over āslaughterā of Christians
Rapper Nicki Minaj has praised President Donald Trump after he threatened military action against Nigeria for the āslaughterā of Christians
Pregnant British teenager Bella Culley freed from Georgia prison
The 19-year-old had been accused of smuggling marijuana and hashish in her hold luggage
Turquoise alert issued for Pacific Island teenager who vanished from outside an Arizona home
Hermiosā family said that they are increasingly āconcerned for her welfareā since it is āout of characterā for her to be away for so long
Valencia leader resigns over mishandling of floods that killed 229 people
Carlos MazĆ³n was heavily criticised over his government's handling of last year's deadly flash floods
Manufacturing production increases after JLR factory restart
Manufacturers also pointed towards subdued UK demand amid caution ahead of the autumn budget.
Community āin shockā after nine-month-old baby killed in dog attack
The child was pronounced dead at the scene
Manhunt for Crete gunmen after two people shot dead and six injured
The shootout in the village of Vorizia is said to have been sparked by a longstanding family feud
The US government shutdown rattles on as Trump dig his heels in
The government shutdown is set to become the longest ever this week
Student landlord Empiric says fewer Chinese students staying in UK
Empiric, which operates student accommodation across the UK, said āgeopolitical eventsā may be behind the decline.
Business news live - Banks bet on interest rate cut this week and UK household bills rise 8% in a year
Stock market news plus latest business and personal finance updates from Monday
France will ban Shein if child-like sex dolls are found on site again
Child-like sex dolls were found listen on the French Shein site over the weekend
Trump speaks out on Andrew losing his royal titles: āA terrible thingā
Trump has long branded the āEpstein caseā as a āDemocrat HOAXā
Rachel Reeves considering āmore than a hundred tax and spending plansā ahead of Budget
Around a hundred tax and spending measures are said to be on the table at the Budget, including an increase in income tax
Ryanairās profits soar after airfare hikes and early Boeing deliveries
Average airfares rose by 13% year on year to 58 euro (Ā£50.90), Ryanair revealed, having spiked during the Easter period.
M&C Saatchi rejects Ā£50m approach for performance division from Brave Bison
Rupert Murdoch-backed Brave Bison has been on the acquisition trail, making five deals so far this year.
Emergency services rush to scene of train derailment in Cumbria
Train firm Avanti West Coast said all lines were blocked after the incident
Nine-month-old baby dies after dog attack in Wales
The baby was pronounced dead at the scene and the dog was seized and removed from the property
Israeli strike kills Palestinian in latest violation of Gaza ceasefire
Palestinian death toll from Israeli attacks since ceasefire began climbs to 236
Huntingdon train stabbing latest: Man, 32, now sole suspect as āheroicā rail staff member fighting for life
A 35-year-old man from London who was also arrested at the scene has been released with no further action
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump says wonāt sell Tomahawks to Kyiv for now after Putin threats
Ukrainian army chief says troops battling 'multi-thousand' enemy forces in key frontline town of Pokrovsk
How the Huntingdon train stabbing unfolded, leaving 11 injured
Defence secretary John Healey says knife rampage ā which left nine people fighting for their lives ā appears to be an āisolated attackā
āI thought it was a Halloween prank ā then people covered in blood appearedā
Terrified passengers described barricading themselves in carriages and watching fellow travellers flee ācovered in bloodā
Kash Patel lashes out at reports he used a government jet to watch his girlfriend sing: āShe is a rock-solid conservativeā
Patel has reportedly become so incensed by media stories about the incident that he has ousted a senior FBI official
Mississippi woman kills monkey that escaped from overturned truck outside her home: āI did what any other mother would doā
Last week, a truck loaded with caged Rehsus monkeys crashed on Interstate 59, north of Heidelberg
Mexican mayor shot dead in public during Day of the Dead celebrations
Michoacan is one of Mexicoās most violent state
Trump claims he doesnāt know who Binance founder is - despite pardoning him days ago: āIād rather not have you ask the questionā
āOkay, are you ready? I don't know who he is,ā Trump said of Changpeng Zhao, the crypto billionaire he pardoned 10 days ago
A 9-year-old girl was raped and murdered in a church choir loft in 1962. Police have finally been able to identify the killer
The breakthrough closes one of Bucks Countyās most haunting cold cases
Trump says ICE raids āhavenāt gone far enoughā when confronted about brutal tactics in 60 Minutes interview
The president was confronted about ICE agentsā tactics, which include ramming cars in pursuit of suspects, sledgehammering windows, and getting heavy-handed with protesters
āThatās harshā: CNNās Tapper taken aback by Treasury boss Bessentās Blue Jays dig after epic World Series Game 7 loss
Scott Bessent poked fun at Ontario Premier Doug Ford after the Blue Jayās dramatic loss in Game 7 of the World Series
Witnesses describe horror after two young girls are thrown from Ferris wheel at Louisiana festival: āI heard a loud boomā
Two young girls were taken to hospital after the accident, officials said
Trump's testing plans for US nuclear weapons won't include explosions, energy secretary says
Energy Secretary Chris Wright says that new tests of the U.S. nuclear weapons system ordered up by President Donald Trump will not include nuclear explosions
Nearly half in US donāt think Trump or anyone else will make America great again, shocking new poll finds
Trump and Harris voters now agree: āRadical changeā is needed to stop the death of the American Dream
Cockroaches, blood in the sinks and nowhere to bathe: Immigrants sue over āhorrificā conditions inside Chicago ICE facility
Detainees are packed into holding rooms ālike animalsā without adequate food, water and medication, plaintiffs allege
Ticket sales at Kennedy Center plunge by nearly 50% after Trump takeover
Tens of thousands of seats have remained empty during theater, orchestra, and dance performances at the institution
SNAP benefit delays could mean millions go hungry - despite Americans wasting almost $400 billion of food a year
As SNAP benefits lapse, a startling statistic reveals that the U.S. risks wasting billions of dollars in food every year
Trump dodges question on whether US would defend Taiwan in first interview with 60 Minutes since he sued them for $16M
Norah OāDonnell quizzed the president about Taiwan following his meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping last week
Will the public support more cash for the NHS if it means less money in their pocket?
The chancellor plans to use tax rises in the Budget to shield the health service, according to reports. Kate Devlin looks at why ministers believe it is one of the few beacons of hope for...
Bella Culley: Pregnant British teen finally transferred from Georgia jail where she was forced to ātoast bread with candleā
Bella Culley - who is being held over drug smuggling charges - is due to give birth before Christmas
Zohran Mamdani shrugs off Islamophobic attacks with ad showing him addressing NYC voters in Arabic days before mayor election
The Democratic candidate, who is Muslim, recently delivered a speech condemning Islamophobia
Obama shreds Trump over ballroom, bizarre Truth Social videos and familyās crypto fortune: āItās like every day is Halloweenā
Obama laid into Trump during a speech in support of Virginia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger
What to know as Nigeria rejects U.S. military threat over alleged Christian killings
A Nigerian government official says the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump cannot unilaterally carry out any military operation in Nigeria over its claims of Christian persecution in...
Children among the 23 dead after explosion at Mexico convenience store
A fire and explosion engulfed a store in Hermosillo, Mexico
Most Americans disapprove of Trump on economy, immigration, crime and Ukraine and blame him for inflation, new poll suggests
Democrats now enjoy their biggest lead on healthcare since the first Obama presidency ā as they hold the GOPās feet to the fire over Obamacare subsidies
Prince Andrew: King Charles wants brother to be stripped of his last remaining military title, minister says
Defence secretary is āworking to removeā honorary rank of vice-admiral on the advice of monarch
Head of UKās largest union says she doesnāt know if Starmer will be Labour leader in May
Prime minister facing disastrous elections in Scotland, Wales and England next year as his party trails Nigel Farageās Reform UK in the polls
FDA health warning as restriction placed on kidsā fluoride supplements
The agency sent a form letter to dentists and other health providers warning about the risks of the products
Father and daughter, 17, among five found dead after avalanche in Italy
Father and daughter were part of a larger group of tourists climbing the Ortles mountains
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Massive fires seen in Russian port town after Ukrainian drone strike
Kyiv says it is preparing to carry out more long-range strikes on Russian energy infrastructure as winter approaches
Cambridgeshire train stabbing latest: Both suspects British as police say ānothing to suggestā attack was terrorism
Two British men are being questioned on suspicion of attempted murder
Two Louvre heist suspects were convicted together a decade ago, prosecutor reveals
Prosecutor reveals two suspects in Louvre heist were previously convicted together
East Wing ballroom donations by corporate owners create awkward moments for news outlets
President Donald Trump's razing of the White House's East Wing to build a ballroom has meant for some awkward moments for news outlets
āCriminals get legal help ā but I alone had to fight for my daughterā
Sarah was a single mother fighting to keep her daughter safe when her abusive ex took her to family court. She told Nicole Wootton-Cane she felt ātoo poorā to protect her child after being refused...
Government shutdown threatens to delay home heating aid for millions of low-income families
Millions of low-income families may face delays in receiving home heating aid due to the ongoing federal government shutdown
These are the 10 most stolen cars in the US. Hereās how to prevent yours from becoming one of them
Car thefts are dropping across the U.S. - but almost a million vehicles were still stolen
Not bad for a hellhole: How AI is making SF peak again despite Trump
Robot fight nights. An Instagram mayor. Falling crime rates, soaring rents and a luxury mansion boom. Io Dodds explores the uneven recovery of the city that the president just loves to hate ā and...
Two dead as Russia continues to blast Ukraineās power grids with drone attacks
Two killed and three wounded in a Russian drone attack in Ukraineās Odesa
Race against time for Hurricane Melissa aid workers deliver relief to people in Jamaica
Aid workers have spread across Jamaica to deliver food and water
Tourists return to Hoi An after devastating floods leave 35 dead
Tourists are now returning to Hoi An following the floods
Tourists return to Hoi An after devastating Thai floods leave 35 dead
Tourists are now returning to Hoi An following devastating floods in Thailand
SNLās Trump boasts about cognitive test as he hijacks mock NYC mayoral debate in Cold Open sketch: āItās about meā
James Austin Johnson starred as President Donald Trump in Saturdayās Cold Open sketch
Three ādrug smugglersā killed by US military strike in Caribbean Sea
Military executed another lethal strike on alleged drug smugglers in the Caribbean Sea
Weaker forecasts will have āconsequencesā at Budget, warns minister
John Healey insisted no decisions had been made on the final shape of the Budget to be delivered on November 26.
Andrew will head into exile at King Charles' private and remote Sandringham estate
Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, King Charles III's younger brother, is facing internal exile
Huntingdon train stabbing: How the attack unfolded as witnesses feared āHalloween prankā on London-bound train
Defence secretary John Healey says knife rampage ā which left nine people fighting for their lives ā appears to be an āisolated attackā
Prince Andrew latest: Former royal ārefused to sign off statements supporting abuse survivorsā
The former Duke of York would block statements that made reference to survivors, new reports say
Bank āunlikelyā to cut interest rates but decision a close call, experts say
The Bankās Monetary Policy Committee will make its next decision on interest rates on Thursday.
āEverything is either anxiety or your periodā: Readers share experiences of being dismissed by NHS GPs
Our community has shared stories of misdiagnosis, delayed care, and battles with serious illnesses like bowel cancer and MS
āIāve stopped being eligible for the Covid vaccine and Iāve caught it three times in six monthsā
Ella Halpern-Matthews has had half a lung removed and suffers chronic chest infections, but is not eligible for a booster vaccine
Hurricane Melissa deals another heavy blow to Jamaica's farmers and fishers
Hurricane Melissa has devastated Jamaica, causing severe damage to fishing and farming communities
Trump invites LA Dodgers to White House after stunning World Series comeback
Trump hosted the Los Angeles Dodgers at the White House in April after their previous World Series victory
āIntentionalā explosion at Harvard Medical School, two people seen running from the building
No injuries were reported during the explosion at the universityās Goldenson building, which is situated on the schoolās main quad
Trump threatens Nigeria with military action over treatment of Christians: āGovernment better move fast!ā
Trump designated Nigeria as a ācountry of particular concernā on Friday
Kristi Noem mulls using āprivate bounty huntersā to track down immigrants, report says
The plan could involve an āincentive based pricing structureā for contractors, according to the report
President suggests being anti-Trump is āprobably illegalā in bizarre rant about Seth Meyers
Seth Meyers made fun of President Donald Trumpās recent speech about steam and electric catapults
How climate change could be ruining your sleep
Sleep apnoea, which causes breathing problems at night, is thought to affect about 10 million people in the UK
Trump slammed for lavish Gatsby-themed Halloween party as vital food funding lapses for millions of Americans
As SNAP funding was about to run out for millions, Trump was pictured enjoying himself at the Halloween bash at Mar-a-Lago, surrounded by guests in 1920s-style getup
ESPN, ABC and FX go dark on YouTube TV after failure to resolve pay dispute
Some 10 million people subscribe to YouTube TV
Italian police seize $1.5B in assets from Campari's controlling shareholder amid tax fraud probe
Italian tax police have seized assets worth 1.29 billion euros from a Luxembourg-based holding company's shares in Campari Group
Family pays tribute to ābelovedā man who died in Doncaster helicopter crash
Peter Smith, 70, suffered serious injuries in the crash and died at the scene
Rachel Reeves considers āexit taxā for wealthy Britons fleeing the country
The move, which has been labelled ācrazyā and ādesperateā by the shadow chancellor, could generate Ā£2bn
New twist in case of missing 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard as FBI searches her home after escorting her mom off property
Federal agents also searched a storage locker and a rental car
Prince Andrew could lose out on most of his compensation for leaving Royal Lodge
The former prince is reportedly set to be paid a six-figure sum - but could end up with major deductions
The biggest royal scandals in British history as Andrew crisis deepens
The British monarchy has seen its fair share of controversies over history
Arrest warrant issued for ex-Green Beret tied to failed Venezuela coup attempt
A probation officer said the ankle monitor Goudreau was supposed to wear was still located in the Tampa area
When do the clocks fall back tonight?
A new study found that switching back-and-forth is the worst option for our health
āPeople have had to move houseā: Inside the British Library, two years on from devastating cyber attack
Staff tell Athena Stavrou theyāve faced abuse because of ongoing issues at the library, where dozens of services remain unavailable
Cruise around Australia cancelled after death of passenger left behind on island
Authorities say action will be taken against cruise operator if any wrongdoing is identified
Now US lawmakers call for Andrew to reveal what he knew about Epstein
Congressional committee investigating the Epstein case wish to speak with Andrew
Aldi recalls popular chocolate snack and issues ādo not eatā warning
Customers have been asked to return the chocolate snack to their nearest Aldi store
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kremlin demands collapsed Trump-Putin summit before nuclear testing threats ramped up
UNās nuclear watchdog confirms strikes affect Ukraine's ānuclear safety and securityā
Andrew's royal exit is the latest crisis for Britain's monarchy
Britainās monarchy holds prestige but not power and is subject to public sentiment
UK snow forecast: Met Office gives verdict for November after temperatures drop
Met Office meteorologists are looking ahead as we move into November
New EU border check system paused for tourists following French demands, port officials say
The new European Union entry/exit system was due to be in place at the port from Saturday
Florida bar still haunted by Aileen Wuornos as Netflix documentary sheds new light on āMonsterās seven-man murder spree
Wuornos shot and killed seven men, claiming at least one was in self-defense. A new Netflix documentary revisits her crimes through never-before-seen interviews with the serial killer, who was...
Rachel Reeves āeyes tax raid on expensive homesā in crunch Budget
Mansions and other high value houses in Labour chancellorās sights as she prepares for crucial Budget later this month
Prince Andrew latest: New Epstein emails released day after Andrew stripped of titles by King
The former prince will be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, effectively having the status of a commoner
Supply teacher banned for telling pupil āif you took him outside and shot him, no one would miss himā
Science supply teacher Carolyn Akers also told the pupil he would āgrow up to be transgenderā and hit him on the head with a booklet
How climate change fuelled Hurricane Melissa- and why itās going to get worse
Jamaica contributes barely anything to global carbon emissions, yet has been rocked by devastation that could take it decades to recover from
Zelensky says Russia has deployed 170,000 troops in push for Pokrovsk
Zelensky says Russia has deployed 170,000 troops in Ukraine's eastern region
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Tanzania president claims 98% of vote in election tarnished by deadly crackdown
Presidentās two main rivals were prevented from running in deeply flawed election
Farageās plan to scrap indefinite leave to remain would ātrash UKās reputationā and be blocked in court, lawyers say
Exclusive: Farageās plan to retrospectively scrap indefinite leave to remain for thousands of people would be blocked by the courts, lawyers say
Mark Carney apologises to Trump over Ronald Reagan ad and says Canada is ready to resume trade talks
Trump branded the ad ācrookedā and suspended trade talks with Canada
Doctors issue warning about āautism drugā endorsed by Trump administration
More parents are asking with autistic children are asking to prescribe leucovorin despite a lack of data about its benefits
Companies are told to stop hiring humans ā weāre closer to an AI job apocalypse than you think
As an AI agency in San Francisco launches a billboard campaign telling bosses to āStop Hiring Humansā, the tech titans are betting big on companies replacing their workers. While their billions of...
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Two United Airlines planes collide on New Yorkās LaGuardia tarmac following day of ground stops and wind alerts
LaGuardia is one of several airports in the country facing delays due to staffing shortages amid the government shutdown
āHappy Halloween!ā: Homeland Security responds to question about ICE agents wearing horror masks
Reports of the federal agents wearing horror masks on Halloween were shared by local outlets in Los Angeles
āSouth Parkā mocks Trumpās White House demolition in special Halloween episode featuring spirit of the East Wing
The White Houseās East Wing was demolished last week to make room for President Donald Trumpās $300 million ballroom
Fox News host asks astronaut to debunk moon landing conspiracy theories claiming 25% of viewers āremain skepticalā
Fox News host Will Cain grilled retired astronaut Eileen Collins on various conspiracies on the moon landing in an interview Friday
Trump interview with CBSā 60 Minutes to air this weekend for the first time since he sued over the program
Trumpās feud with CBS lasted for months and set the stage for a controversial merger that sees the network under control of a top allyās son
The Latest: Trump administration must fund SNAP payments during the shutdown, judges rule
Federal judges have ruled that the Trump administration must continue funding SNAP during the government shutdown
NYC airports all face restrictions as weather and FAA staffing shortages during shutdown leave fliers frustrated
New York Cityās JFK Airport was under a ground stop for several hours on Friday
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Republican Rep. Nancy Mace accused of directing expletive-ridden rant at āincompetentā airport cops: police report
The Republican congresswoman was āvery irateā and ātalking loudly using profanity,ā the police report says
Stephen Miller holding secret calls with diplomats every day to push Trumpās immigration agenda across the globe: report
In the meetings, which occur around 10 a.m., the White House homeland security adviser reportedly grills officials on visa and immigration issues
Police investigating break-in at home reported to belong to NBA star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Police are investigating a burglary at a home reportedly belonging to Oklahoma City Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Sean āDiddyā Combs transferred to new prison to serve four-year sentence
Combs' lawyers had asked a judge earlier this month to āstrongly recommendā transferring him to a low-security male prison
Trump wants courts to āclarifyā how to legally fund SNAP after judges order him to use emergency funds for food stamps
Federal judges say USDA must tap into billions of dollars in emergency funds to keep critical food assistance afloat
Bari Weiss has added another Fox News star to her list of potential āCBS Evening Newsā anchors
When asked about Bari Weiss considering Dana Perino to lead CBS Evening News, one senior CBS News staffer responded to The Independent with a face-palm emoji.
Camilla was āconcernedā Andrew row would impact her work with abuse survivors
Decision to strip Andrew Mountbatten Windsor of his titles was influenced by Queenās concerns, reports say
Virginia Roberts Giuffre family celebrates her āextraordinary courageā as Andrew is stripped of title
Her brother, Sky Roberts, praised the king for āsetting a precedent to the rest of the worldā
30 staff sacked at Grand Theft Auto developer in alleged āunion-bustingā move
Union bosses have said the dismissals were āunlawful and retaliatoryā.
NBA to bring in new rule on Saturday in bid to āimprove game flowā
This is the first phase of a planned two-phase program to help officials communicate in real time
Buckingham Palace confirms plan for late Queenās corgis after Andrew stripped of title
Earlier this year, Sarah Ferguson claimed that the late Queen communicated to her through the dogsā barking
āBritish Armed Forces still not safe for women four years after my daughter killed herself after sexual assaultā
Jaysley Beckās family blame attack by Michael Webber and handling of assault by army for 19-year-oldās death
Calls for Andrew to finally reveal full truth about Epstein after losing all titles
Andrew has faced accusations of sexual assault from women who were trafficked by the late financier
Who is Rob Jetten? The centrist tipped to become youngest Dutch prime minister
Rob Jetten is poised to form a new Dutch government after his party D66 won the Netherlands general election
Leon founder buys back restaurant chain from supermarket giant
Around 1,120 staff across the chain will transfer to the new ownership
Leon co-founder John Vincent buys back restaurant chain from Asda
Asda did not disclose the price of the sale, which is reported to be at a big discount to the original purchase price.
French cyclist, 77, survives for three days on wine after plunging 130ft down a ravine
The elderly biker dipped into the bottles of red in his shopping bag, after he had an accident in the CĆ©vennes region of France
FTSE 100 down as interest rate call set to be closer than previously thought
It came on a day of positive news for European trade with China.
Ex-army sergeant major who sexually assaulted teenage soldier Jaysley Beck months before her death is jailed
Jaysley Beckās family say Michael Webberās attack and the way higher-ups handled her complaint ābroke something inside her that she couldnāt repairā
Air traffic controllers now working for food as shutdown stops paychecks and airlines like United and Delta serve them meals
Federal aviation workers missed their first paycheck this week as the government shutdown steers toward the longest-ever in U.S. history.
JPMorgan Chase alerted Trump admin to over $1B in āsuspiciousā transactions involving Epstein and prominent Wall Street figures: report
Over 4,700 transactions, including wire transfers to Russian banks raised red flags in 2019, new documents reveal
French minister gives Louvre security update following crown jewel heist
The thieves fled with eight crown jewel pieces within minutes
What Putin implied when saying Russia successfully testing a nuclear-powered missile
The Russian military claims that the Burevestnik missile flew 8,700 miles at low altitude over 15 hours
Noem says foreigners canāt drive and āendanger our citizensā as she defends Trump teamās new rules for migrant drivers
āIf you are here driving on our streets illegally and our highways, you are endangering our citizens, and your days are numbered,ā the Homeland Security Secretary warned
Common cuckoo sighting in New York draws people from across the country as experts are left baffled over how the bird got to US
Many people in other parts of the U.S. also have reported making special treks to the region in hopes of seeing it
Double murderer who stabbed pregnant girlfriend 23 times is jailed for life
Shaine March was aged 21 when he fatally stabbed 17-year-old Andre Drummond in the neck at a McDonaldās restaurant in Denmark Hill
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āThis is moronic!ā Fox host says briefings on boat strikes are unnecessary because ābad guys are dyingā
āI donāt need a briefing. Bad guys are dying, I like it,ā Lawrence Jones declared on Friday.
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Grocery chain desperate for pennies offers gift cards at double the value if people come and exchange 1-cent coins
Giant Eagle and Sheetz are finding creative ways to collect pennies as the US Treasury phases out 1-cent coin production
Trump push to test nuclear weapons will hit Americans with staggering price tag - just for a single detonation, experts say
Experts say reviving the long-dormant testing program could take at least a year and would cost astronomical amounts for each test
Premium Bonds prize checker: When is Novemberās NS&I draw and how can I check if Iāve won?
Everything you need to know about Premium Bonds
Murderer who taunted cops with messages written in blood chooses execution by firing squad
The firing squad is a new addition to South Carolina's execution methods
Venezuela strikes: Everything to know about Trumpās war on narco-terrorists and how NicolĆ”s Maduro responded
The Trump administration has conducted at least 13 strikes, killing 57 in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific
Hurricane Melissa latest: Death toll rises after trail of destruction disrupts aid efforts in Jamaica
Bermuda closed down its schools and ferries ahead of the stormās impact on Thursday night
Expert warns deadly Black Widow spiders could invade UK
The venom in the Black Widow spiderās bite is reported to be 15 times stronger than a rattlesnake's
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British man, 26, shot dead on Caribbean island while on holiday
A murder investigation has been launched after the victim was found dead
M&S to shed light on shopper response to cyber attack disruption
Next week, the retailer will fully report its sales and profits over the period when its systems were hit for the first time.
Farmers face a new threat. Black vultures are killing their cattle
Lobbying groups have been pushing for legislation that would allow landowners to kill more of these birds
āStop smoking crackā: House Republican inflames shutdown crisis as SNAP food stamp benefits run out for 40 million Americans
The Department of Agriculture has said it doesnāt have the $8 billion needed to fund SNAP in November
Deprivation statistics show scale of hardship ā how does your area compare?
Jaywick, near Clacton-on-Sea in Essex, has been named Englandās most deprived neighbourhood
Solid gold toilet worth $10 million set to go under the hammer
The golden toilet weighs 101.2 kilograms
US ādrug boatā strikes violate international law, UN human rights chief says
Trump has justified the attacks as a necessary escalation to stem the flow of drugs into the United States
Trick-or-treaters urged to prepare for rain and wind over Halloween weekend
While Hurricane Melissa has caused destruction in the Atlantic, forecasters have been keeping an eye on developments in the UK
Dutch centrist party D66 wins election after close race with far-right Wilders
The Netherlands election results were announced by Dutch media agency ANP after a nail-biting vote count
Andrewās Royal Lodge eviction date revealed as talks over new home continue
The royal will move to a property on the Sandringham estate in Norfolk following his eviction from the Royal Lodge
Just Stop Oil activists who sprayed Stonehenge with orange powder cleared of criminal damage
They cited human rights law in their defence
Royal biographer warns āthere is more to comeā for scandal-hit Andrew
Andrewās ties to paedophile Jeffrey Epstein have been a source of humiliation for the royal family for years
FBI thwarted a āpotential terrorist attackā over Halloween and arrested suspects in Michigan, Kash Patel says
Multiple people were arrested in connection to the plot
Zarah Sultana says crisis-hit Your Party is a ā30-year projectā
Zarah Sultana said āweāre building a party of the left that can win power and deliver justiceā
Martin Lewis slams O2 for āmockeryā of Ofcom rules
Ofcom has said it is ādisappointedā by the mobile providerās decision
Australian influencer family leaving country to escape impending under-16 social media ban
The Empire Family is moving to London to save 14-year-oldās career as content creator
Elon Musk speaks out as beloved San Francisco bodega cat is killed by autonomous Waymo vehicle
A shrine to the pet has sprung up near where KitKat was killed, with one resident predicting it will āgrow and growā as Day of the Dead approaches
Kitchen utensil recalled from Waitrose after cancer chemical fears
Waitrose urgently recalled the Oxo good grips pasta scoop strainer after tests revealed a risk of exposure to carcinogens
āMy daughter is worried about going to school because we canāt afford deodorantā
Figures show 21 per cent of children living in hygiene poverty avoid playing with others for fear of being judged
Marjorie Taylor Greene hurls firebomb at MAGA world with plan to spend Election Day on left-leaning āThe Viewā
The right-wing firebrand congresswoman will go on the liberal-leaning ABC talk show to chat about the government shutdown and push for release of the Epstein files as her break with House GOP...
Prison drugs crisis hits āendemicā levels as drone sightings soar 1,140 per cent
There is a ādangerous culture of acceptanceā around substance misuse in prisons as almost four in 10 inmates admit itās easy to get drugs, a report warns
Louvre jewel robbery: Count of Paris issues desperate plea to thieves over heist
The stolen sapphire set remained in the Orleans family for more than a century before going on public display
Director of Disneyās Caribbean getaway Castaway Cay accused of raping Florida woman on beach
Sahibas was arrested in Great Abaco after the alleged victim reported the incident to police in Florida
Trump-Putin summit in Budapest axed over Russiaās hardline stance on Ukraine
The decision reportedly stemmed from a tense call between the two nationsā chief diplomats
Halloween double murder of two lovers in 1980s NYC was tied to the āSon of Samā killings ā and still haunts the NYPD
Decades after a photographer and his girlfriend were executed in their Manhattan apartment, the case remains open ā haunted by cult rumors, a missing gun and theories tied to the āSon of Samā...
Trump puts candy on kidās costumed head at White House Halloween event ā again
Trump went viral in 2019 after he placed a candy bar on a childās Minion costume at the White Houseās trick-or-treating event
āThe nuclear optionā: How the worldās media reacted to King Charles stripping Andrew of his titles
From Australia to the US, the Kingās unprecedented action made headlines around the world
Hospital officials in Gaza say Israel has handed over the bodies of 30 Palestinians
Hospital officials in Gaza say that Israel has handed over the bodies of 30 Palestinians, a day after Palestinian militants in Gaza turned over the remains of two hostages to Israel
Trump warned the ongoing Ukraine war is creating āsignificant risksā for US economy
Exclusive: A paper by the Center for Freedom and Prosperity argues there are are strong economic benefits for the United States if peace can be achieved
Trump shutdown live updates: Republicans told to play āTrump cardā to end crisis in presidentās latest social media rant
President demands end to Washington deadlock and calls Democrats āCrazed Lunatics that have lost all sense of WISDOM and REALITYā
Dozens of neglected animals at notorious zoo finally being rescued
Many animals are waiting for their turn to receive urgent veterinary care for the first time in years
Chaos at Orlando arport over the lack of air traffic controllers
Trump has ordered Congressional Republicans to use the āNuclear Optionā to end the shutdown as the chaos rages on
TT Electronics says investor DBay has ādifferent agendaā in move against sale
The Woking-based manufacturer said DBay had made three takeover approaches for the firm in the past three months, which had been rejected.
Catherine Faiers to take over as next chief of Moonpig
She will join the business from online car selling business Auto Trader, where she is chief operating officer.
Homegrown Ukrainian drones take the war deep into Russia
The dronesā long-range missions target oil refineries and fuel depots
How a government shutdown is sparking a different Halloween for many US families
The government shutdown has some people rethinking what treats they should hand out this Halloween
Miller, Noem and Rubio among Trump officials to adopt bunker mentality and move into housing reserved for military officers
Noem was previously āliving for freeā, Washington Post reported, as top Trump advisers scooped up homes meant for military commanders, citing security concerns
Hegseth orders military to provide dozens of lawyers to Justice Department
The secretary of defense wants the attorneys for assignments near the U.S.-Mexico border
Princes Group valued at Ā£1.16bn as food firm launches London float
It will therefore be valued at the bottom end of a Ā£1.16 billion to Ā£1.24 billion target range set out last week.
Inside the tiny US town that attracts Beetlejuice fans every year
Many Beetlejuice fans from across the world flock to the tiny town for walking tours
Former Australian lawmaker sentenced to prison for rape and sexual abuse of two men
Gareth Ward sentenced to almost six years in prison for raping a young man and sexually assaulting a teenager
Hurricane Melissa live updates: At least 49 dead as storm thrashes Bermuda and Caribbean nations assess damage
Bermuda closed down its schools and ferries ahead of the stormās impact on Thursday night
Prince Andrew latest: Royal stripped of title as Virginia Giuffreās family says she ābrought down a princeā
King removes brotherās titles and honours as Virginia Giuffreās family declare āvictoryā
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kremlin responds to Trumpās nuclear testing after flaunting Poseidon submarine
News of Moscowās latest test comes days after Trump warned the US has a nuclear submarine off Russian shores
Trump has online tantrum to demand Republicans use ānuclear optionā to end filibuster and government shutdown
āIt is now time for the Republicans to play their āTRUMP CARD,āā the president wrote on Truth Social
King Charlesā statement in full as Andrew is stripped of prince title and home
It comes after weeks of pressure to act over Andrew's relationship with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein
Two dead in basement flooding as parts of New York City sees record rainfall
The short but powerful storm broke records across the New York City area
Thieves raid California museum days before infamous Louvre heist in Paris
Police in California are investigating the theft of over 1,000 items from the Oakland Museum of California
Former Trump golf club worker mistakenly deported to Mexico by ICE, lawyer says
Alejandro Juarez, 39, was not given the opportunity to contest his deportation in front of an immigration judge ā a legal entitlement for such detainees
Journalist at center of āyour momā jibe reveals brutal Steven Cheung follow-up - as HuffPo rakes in cash after fallout
HuffPost reportedly saw an increase in revenue following the āyour momā debacle
Can Labour still solve the housing crisis?
The party has promised 1.5 million new homes during this term. Is that a realistic target, asks Sean OāGrady
Trump puts candy on kidās costumed head at White House Halloween event - again
Trump went viral in 2019 after he placed a candy bar on a childās Minion costume at the White Houseās trick-or-treating event
Just 2% of councils think Labour funding plan for struggling households is enough
Exclusive: The governmentās spending pledge to support local authorities in England amounts to a real-terms cut
How 1.9 million households can reclaim Ā£250m in energy credit
Ofgem and Energy UK have a message for anyone who has moved house in the last five years
Police make fresh appeal over āsavageā murder of Arthur Berryman 24 years ago
Arthur Berryman was murdered in his home on October 31, 2001
Ministry of Defence still unclear on cost of RAF nuclear jet plan, MPs say
Sir Keir Starmer announced at the Nato summit in June that the UK would purchase 12 F-35A jets
Business Secretary announces electricity discounts of Ā£420 million
Peter Kyle would not comment on whether firms could expect to see tax increases in the budget.
Gayle King expected to depart āCBS Morningsā in latest restructure under new leader Bari Weiss: report
King, who has fronted the broadcasterās morning show for over a decade, is expected to step down from her anchor role on next year, according to a report
Passengers injured after JetBlue flight makes emergency landing in Tampa with flight control issue
The Airbus 320 was heading to Newark Liberty International Airport from Cancun International Airport Thursday when it was forced to divert to Tampa, Florida
Mike Johnson and the House stand in the way of any deal the Senate makes
āTheyāve been predicting we would fold, and we would be predicting they would find a backbone,ā one Democrat says
Sandringham Estate: The Queenās favourite retreat where Andrew will move after Royal Lodge exit
Andrew is set to move to Sandringham Estate in Norfolk after being evicted from his Windsor mansion
Heritage Foundation denies distancing itself from Tucker Carlson following Nick Fuentes interview
āConservatives should feel no obligation to reflexively support any foreign government, no matter how loud the pressure becomes from the globalist class or from their mouthpieces in Washington,ā...
Listeria outbreak linked to recalled pasta meals results in more deaths and illnesses
The contamination has been traced to precooked pasta from Nate's Fine Foods of Roseville, California
Ford recalls over 200,000 cars due to safety issues. Here are the vehicles impacted
Some Econoline vans have inoperative defrosting systems
Refugee groups condemn Trumpās āblatantly racistā plan to prioritize white South Africans and cap admissions at 7,500 each year
White House issues major overhaul of refugee admission policy to primarily admit Afrikaners
Companies involved in White House ballroom construction are taking their websites offline, report says
Some pages claim their sites are āundergoing maintenanceā or are ā fittingly ā under construction, while others have tampered down their social and online presence
Residents return to Swiss village five months after devastating landslide
Residents hope the town is habitable by 2030.
Andrew stripped of āprinceā title and evicted from Royal Lodge
Disgraced royal will live as a commoner on the Sandringham estate in Norfolk
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Americans are seriously hating Trumpās decision to tear down the East Wing for a mammoth ballroom, poll finds
The joint survey by ABC News, Ipsos and The Washington Post found that 56 percent of Americans oppose Trumpās demolition ballroom plan
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MGM casino head admits company lost its way with summer prices and regrets āinfamousā $26 bottle of water
Las Vegas tourism fell sharply this summer, with visitors down 11 percent in June and 6.7 percent in August year-over-year
Reeves under fresh pressure as new emails passed to Starmer in rent licence row: latest
The PM is thought to have become aware of the messages on Thursday
Netherlands election 2025: Rob Jetten could become nationās youngest leader in close tie with Geert Wilders
Centrist party D66 and the far-right Party For Freedom are neck and neck on 26 seats each
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker begs ICE to pause Chicago operations over Halloween so families can celebrate without fear
Citing a recent incident where children where teargassed, Pritzker asked DHS officials to allow children to trick or treat without fear
Germany's Merz urges deeper European ties with Turkey despite disagreement on Gaza
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has called for a deeper strategic partnership between Europe and Turkey
German priest discovers he is Himmlerās grandson after recognising his mistress on Wikipedia
Heinrich Himmler was the head of the infamous SS and the architect of the Holocaust
WPP woes keep lid on FTSE and pound extends falls
WPP plunged 17% as it warned performance in the year-to-date was at the ālow-end of expectationsā as it cut the companyās outlook.
Former minister calls for ban on āexploitativeā estate management fees
Justin Madders said the āexploitative modelā should no longer be accepted by councils as part of planning applications.
Gothic church loses title of worldās tallest to Spanish rival
Barcelonaās Sagrada Familia basilica now rises to 162.91 metres above the city
MPs criticise Ofgemās ācompletely inadquateā response to energy debt crisis
The regulator was criticised for choosing to reclaim debt through higher household bills, rather than tapping into network firmsā windfall profits.
Nigel Farage āsadā as Clacton area remains most deprived neighbourhood
Jaywick is part of Reform leader and Clacton MP Nigel Farageās Essex constituency
Alaskaās Typhoon Halong disperses thousands of ancient artifacts dating back to 1650 along Bering Sea shoreline
Freezing temperatures and ice have settled into the region, stalling immediate efforts to find and recover more displaced artifacts
NYCās Met is sued by heirs of Jewish family claiming museumās Van Gogh painting was looted by Nazis
The painting has had several owners since the Naziās confiscated it from a Jewish family, a lawsuit claims
Angler digging for worms uncovers medieval cauldron filled with coins
The find is believed to be one of the largest silver hoards ever uncovered in Sweden
Third of boys think womenās rights are unimportant, survey reveals
Warnings research, which is set to be presented to parliament, must be taken āseriouslyā as boys also found to be turning to chatbots for emotional support, friendships and romantic relationships
China has approved TikTok transfer deal, Bessent says
The fate of the app used by 170 million Americans has remained uncertain for more than 18 months
Monzo hires Google executive to lead global growth as boss steps down
Current chief executive TS Anil said he spotted an āopportunityā to bring Ms Layfield on board when searching for a new UK boss.
Reevesā tenants could receive major payout after chancellorās rent rule breach
Tenants may be able to apply for compensation if they have lived in an āunlicensed propertyā, according to chancellorās local council
Man, 70, dies with multiple people injured after helicopter crash in Doncaster
Police and emergency personnel are at the scene of a helicopter crash near Doncaster
JD Vance slammed for saying he hopes his Hindu wife Usha will ājoin Christianityā at Charlie Kirk event
Vance has previously credited his wifeās faith with helping him rediscover his own connection to religion
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Outback Steakhouse is closing more restaurants across the US ā Is yours on the list?
Several Outback Steakhouses have closed across the US, with recent shutdowns including at least two in Florida, where the first location opened in 1988
Britons fear for loved ones in devastated Jamaica in wake of Hurricane Melissa
Death toll climbs in Caribbean island as āpowerlessā family members wait to hear from loved ones
Revealed: Afghan data breach after MoD official left laptop open on train
Exclusive: Details of 49 data breaches at MoD include personal data accidentally sent to a civil service sports club with 140,000 members
Airspace violations and drone incursions: How Putin is testing Ukraineās European allies
Multiples countries in the alliance have reported incursions by drones into their airspace in recent months, James C. Reynolds reports
Woman spent months slowly poisoning her ex-cop boyfriend to death with eyedrops: āShe watched him sufferā
Marcy Oglesby, 53, was sentenced to 50 years in jail
āTax the wealthy, not the workersā: Readers divided on how Reeves should tackle Ā£20bn Budget blackhole
Our community is divided over reports Rachel Reevesā is set to hike income tax by 2p, with some supporting higher taxes on the wealthy as fair and necessary, while others warn it could harm...
Day of the Dead: Mexican marigold farmers lose half their crop as flowers face new threat
Farmers say theyāve begun to look at other crops that are more resilient than the crinkled orange flowers
Binance helped Trump crypto company make billions. Then the president pardoned its jailed leader - but thatās not all: report
Now that President Donald Trump has pardoned Chanpeng Zhao, the worldās largest trading crypto platform is likely to make a comeback in the U.S. following the 2023 ban
PTSB sale good news for the Irish economy ā Taoiseach
The bank announced the commencement of a formal sale process on Thursday.
āJetsonsā comes to life as first robot housekeeper hits market in the US. But this Rosey comes with a hefty price tag
NEO, the humanoid robot, will perform basic household tasks, like opening doors and turning lights on or off, initially under human operator control
How the government shutdown is affecting federal investigations as the FBIās āeyes and ears go darkā
Last week, the FBI paid its special agents ā a small fraction of its workforce ā but it is unclear if they or anyone else at the bureau will be paid again during the shutdown
Louisiana governor suggests having Trump pick the next coach of LSU instead of athletics director after $95m failure
Jeff Landry says he would rather have the president choose Brian Kellyās replacement than Scott Woodward
Disney channels including ABC and ESPN could be yanked from YouTubeTV in pay dispute
Some 10 million people subscribe to YouTube TV
Former Asda boss Roger Burnley appointed director at M&S
He will become a non-executive director of the high street giant from December 1, the company told shareholders on Thursday.
Trump downplays the threat of nuclear escalation saying US has to test because other nations do it
The U.S. last conducted nuclear tests in 1992
M25 traffic chaos after lorry overturns
M25 in Surrey closed anti-clockwise
Meet Dr. Casey Means: A wellness influencer, vaccine skeptic, and Trumpās pick for surgeon general
The surgeon-turned-author is a vaccine skeptic that has embraced the Health and Human Services Secretaryās āMake America Great Againā agenda
UK to launch emergency repatriation flights for British tourists trapped in Jamaica during Hurricane Melissa
As many as 8,000 Britons are thought to be in Jamaica
More than 55,000 UK firms in severe distress, research shows
Experts have warned that the upcoming autumn Budget āmust deliver urgent support to avoid a wave of failuresā.
Hereās where the royal jewels stolen from the Louvre could end up
They could be melted or broken down and āsold down the streetā in a shop
The 9 countries with nuclear weapons as US set to resume testing after 30 years
There has been renewed focus on nuclear arsenals after Russiaās invasion of Ukraine, James C Reynolds and Maryam Zakir-Hussain report
Why are deported migrants paid up to Ā£3,000 to leave the country?
Hadush Kebatu was given money after threatening to disrupt his deportation flight
Gavin Newsom says Trump wants a āPutin electionā in 2028
Newsom blasted Trump for running the ābiggest, most corrupt administration in historyā and tore into the president over his record in office
Candace Owens calls out Trump for apparently ignoring the investigation into Charlie Kirkās death
MAGA influencer Candace Owens has made a rare criticism of President Donald Trumpās administration, arguing the āfull storyā will never be revealed on Charlie Kirkās death
Prince Andrew latest: Disgraced royal āfaces private prosecutionā after Virginia Giuffre-Epstein scandal
Campaign group Republic said it had taken the āunprecedented stepā amid public outcry over Andrewās ties to Epstein
Shell to return Ā£2bn to shareholders as profits soar
The energy firm attributed the improved performance to higher sales volumes and enhanced trading margins
Virgin hopes to run direct trains from London to Paris Charles de Gaulle airport
Sir Richard Branson said his company has overcome āthe big hurdle that we had to get throughā to start running international train services.
Italy backs calls for release of imprisoned media mogul Jimmy Lai
Italian envoy says Lai has been in prison since 2020 for āpeacefully exercising his right to freedom of expressionā
Man charged with Uxbridge dog walker murder appears in court
Safi Dawood has been charged with murdering Wayne Broadhurst following a triple stabbing in Uxbridge
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Lovesick Trump supporter Tristen Elijah Giroux threatens to murder ICE agents over visa snag for Colombian fiancƩe
Exclusive: Florida man Tristen Elijah Giroux allegedly became enraged after becoming stuck in a phone tree while calling U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, according to previously...
Pete Hegseth to set up National Guard āquick reaction forcesā to quell unrest across all 50 states
Rapid-response units to be trained up in use of batons and body shields to quell civil disturbances in U.S. cities, according to interal memo
Thousands of householdsā energy bill debt to be written off
Ofgem has announced plans to āreset and reformā the UK's growing pile of energy debt
Tennessee man spends a month in jail before charges are dropped over Trump meme posted in Facebook group for Charlie Kirk vigil
Charges have been dropped against a Tennessee man who has been behind bars for more than a month after posting a meme featuring Donald Trump in a group setup as a memorial for slain right-wing...
Donald Trump eases China tariffs as nations agree trade war truce
The meeting on Thursday looked like an attempt to reset the U.S.-China narrative
Labour gives latest update on PIP disability benefit review
Sir Stephen Timms has commissioned a review on the personal independence payment (PIP)
Rachel Reeves āconsidering 2p increase to income taxā
The chancellor is facing the prospect of increasing taxes on 26 November as she looks to balance the books
Federal government shutdown threatens SNAP food aid as several states scramble to help
A handful of states rolled out plans to use their own funds to provide benefits as the SNAP federal food aid program runs dry
Scientists discover five new genes which increase obesity risk
Scientists have identified 13 genes that could increase a personās risk of developing obesity
Activist could face years in jail for taking āneglectedā chickens from poultry farm
Zoe Rosenberg says she wonāt apologize for taking the birds
JD Vance says only āreally terribleā people mistreat dogs ā apparently forgetting his cabinet colleague shot hers dead
Vice President overlooks Homeland Security Secretary Krisi Noemās notorious execution of her puppy, Cricket in a discussion on animal cruelty and personal morality
Russia blasts Ukraine's power grid again, causing outages across the country and killing 2
Russia has launched another massive drone and missile attack on Ukraineās energy infrastructure, causing power outages across the country
Louvre jewellery heist: Five more suspects arrested
One of the pair had been trying to fly out of France when detained
UK's Starmer stands by his Treasury chief after house rental rule breach
U.K. Treasury chief Rachel Reeves has apologized for renting out her London house without a license
Energy debt to be written off for thousands as others face Ā£5 rise to bills
Up to Ā£500 million of energy bill debt is to be paid off through bill increases from 2027.
WPPās annual outlook cut once again after āunacceptableā performance
Former Microsoft UK head Cindy Rose is leading turnaround efforts after taking over from ex-chief executive Mark Read last month.
Puma to cut 900 more jobs as Trump tariffs bite
The company has already laid off 500 people this year
Netherlands election 2025: Rob Jetten could become nationās youngest leader after winning big
The result instead seems to open a path for D66 leader Rob Jetten to form a government
Inside migrant hotels that government claims are āluxuryā
This week, the prime ministerās official spokesperson suggested migrant hotels are āluxuryā places to live. But with rodent and slug infestations, substandard food and large families packed into...
Daughter blames cruise operator for āfailure of careā after 80-year-old found dead on remote Australian island
Katherine Rees says family āshocked and saddenedā that ship left Lizard Island āwithout my mum, Suzanneā
Partially state-owned PTSB put up for sale
The sale, if successful, would end the last remaining shareholding in an Irish bank.
Dutch election 2025: Rob Jetten, the centrist who fought off Wilders in close election
Rob Jetten has turned D66ās fortunes around and is poised to form a new Dutch government
Shell posts stronger-than-expected profits as more cash handed to investors
The FTSE 100 firm reported adjusted earnings of 5.43 billion US dollars (Ā£4.1 billion) for the third quarter of 2025, surpassing analyst guidance.
Virgin to challenge Eurostarās monopoly with Channel Tunnel services
Regulator the Office of Rail and Road granted access to Sir Richard Bransonās company to share Eurostarās depot in east London.
British military instructor accused of spying for Russia arrested in Ukraine
Ukrainian authorities allege man was preparing to carry out terrorist attacks
Shawbrook fires gun on London IPO with Ā£1.92 billion valuation
The group said so-called conditional dealings launched on October 30 would see shares priced at 370p each ā in the middle of its expected range.
Hurricane Melissa: Dozens dead and people homeless as storm leaves trail of destruction across the Caribbean
The āstorm of a centuryā has torn through the Caribbean, with dozens of people killed
Trump's comments on nuclear testing upend decades of US policy. Here's what to know about it
President Donald Trump has suggested the U.S. will restart nuclear weapons testing, a move that upends decades of American policy
Hurricane Melissa live updates: At least 34 dead as ācatastrophicā storm continues to wreak havoc in Bahamas
Hurricane Melissa is now passing through the Bahamas and is expected to hit Bermuda late Thursday evening
Microsoft outages live updates: Services restoring after hours-long IT failures at Azure hit 365, Xbox and more
The impact of the outage was felt across the gaming, travel, and web sectors
Australian teen cricketer dies after being struck by ball
Ben Austin collapsed almost immediately after impact
Prince Andrew latest: MPs pressure Crown Estate over āvalue for moneyā of Andrewās rent-free Royal Lodge life
MPs on spending watchdog the Public Accounts Committee ask questions of Crown Estate and Treasury
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin tests nuclear submarine torpedo capable of causing āradioactive tsunamiā
News of the test comes days after Trump warned that the US has a nuclear submarine off Russian shores
Trump-Xi meeting live updates: Trump says agreement reached on tariffs and rare earths in āamazingā Xi Jinping talks
Trump met with Xi Thursday morning local time in South Korea
Trump directs Pentagon to ābegin immediatelyā testing nuclear weapons after three-decade embargo
The U.S. has followed a āvoluntary moratoriumā on nuclear weapons testing since 1992
Three-star general pushed out after months of āsustained tensionsā with Hegseth, report claims
Lt. Gen. Joe McGee reportedly left his role earlier this month
JD Vance confronted at Turning Point event as he calls for slowdown in legal immigration
Vance was speaking at a Turning Point USA event and taking questions from students in a similar way to the conservative organizationās late founder, Charlie Kirk.
San Francisco mayor proposes denser housing to tackle affordability crisis
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie is pushing to build more homes to address the city's housing crisis
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Trump calls Chinaās Xi Jinping a ātough negotiatorā ahead of meeting amid escalating trade tensions and fragile global markets
High-stakes sit-down follows months of tensions and tariff threats over Chinaās rare earth export controls
US kills another four suspected drug traffickers in the Pacific as Hegseth vows to āhunt them down and eliminate themā
In total, more than 60 people have been killed in the Trump administrationās attacks on what it claims are ānarcoā boats
Ā£500million set to be written off UKās household energy debt bill
Ofgem intends to āresetā the nationās escalating energy debt with the move
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry says LSU athletic director won't pick the Tigers' next coach
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry says he intends to prevent LSU Athletic Director Scott Woodward from hiring the Tigersā next football coach
Mike Waltz cut off in middle of UN speech: āThis is the UN General Assembly, it is not a Signal chatā
Mike Waltz was removed as President Donald Trumpās national security adviser earlier this year
Reeves warned she must end child benefit cap altogether or face rise in poverty
A report by the Resolution Foundation will fuel demands from Labour MPs for the chancellor to find another Ā£3.5bn to tackle end the two child benefit cap
Critically endangered species found for first time in 40 years
The tiny orange-legged arachnid was last recorded in the UK in 1985
Boost for UK households as Ā£500 million energy bill debt to be written off
Ofgem said it expects to write off the historic debt built up during the recent energy crisis, which could help around 195,000 people
Young Brits ditch traditional Christmas dinner for these three foods
A survey found 17 per cent of those aged 25 to 34 are turning away from the traditional turkey
At least 25 dead in Haiti as Hurricane Melissa continues destructive path
The āstorm of a centuryā has torn through the Caribbean, with Jamaica, Haiti and Cuba worst affected
Media coalition sues Tennessee prison officials to get more access to executions
A coalition of news organizations is suing Tennesseeās top prisons official and a warden, alleging that state execution protocols unconstitutionally limit the mediaās access to the entire process...
Americans go hungry and all Republicans and Democrats will do is point fingers while shutdown nears milestone
The whole exchange in the Senate about SNAP shows nobody is serious about stopping people from going hungry. Eric Garcia writes that Democrats arenāt blameless, but Trump bears the most responsibility
The surprising health benefits drinking a mug of cocoa could have for men
Arteries show drop in function when people are sedentary, but flavanols have a protective effect and are even found in tea, berries and apples
UN condemns US economic embargo on Cuba for 33rd year
This year, countries including Argentina, Ukraine and Hungary also opposed the measure
The emerging risk thatās ābreakingā the insurance industry and could make 3 million homes āworthlessā
Expected annual damages could rise by 27% by the 2050s
Smuggling balloons keep shutting down this European airport. Hereās why
Dozens of flights have been redirected or cancelled at the airport in the past week
Two Louvre heist suspects āpartiallyā confess but crown jewels still missing, Paris prosecutor says
French police acknowledged major gaps in the Louvreās defenses earlier Wednesday
Stocks mixed ahead of Federal Reserveās interest rate decision
The FTSE 100 index closed up 59.40 points, or 0.6%, at 9,756.14.
Halloween candy prices have nearly doubled in five years as sticker shock continues to hit America
A 100-count Halloween candy bag now costs $16, over triple inflation, FinanceBuzz reports
Compensation scheme opens for victims of Post Office Capture IT scandal
The Capture system pre-dated the now infamous Horizon software, which has been responsible for around 1,000 wrongful convictions.
Hurricane Melissaās 185mph path of destruction devastates Jamaica
Thousands of tourists remain stranded, with airports closed after the storm battered the Caribbean island before heading to Cuba, Maryam Zakir-Hussain reports
Deported migrant sex offender given Ā£500 to leave UK
Hadush Kebatu, who was wrongly freed from prison instead of being sent to an immigration detention centre, was given the money after threatening to disrupt his deportation to Ethiopia
Russian musicians who sang anti-Kremlin songs on street given extra jail time
Stoptime went viral for performing banned anti-Kremlin songs
UK retail giant upgrades profits forecast amid cost-of-living concerns
Shares in the retailer, which operates around 900 stores across the UK, have also surged
Children in long-term workless households highest for nearly a decade
The Office for National Statistics said the figure of 1.22 million is the highest since 2015.
Major global travel and tourism group to quit London HQ and move to Europe because of Brexit
The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) has become the latest major international institution to announce plans to close its doors on its headquarters in the UK
France to overhaul rape laws in wake of horrifying GisĆØle Pelicot case
The bill defines rape and sexual assault as any non-consensual sexual act
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Questions grow over death of elderly woman left behind on Ā£40k cruise to deserted island
The woman, aged in her eighties, is said to have been hiking a steep trail on Lizard Island but did not return to the cruise ship
I was spat on for being Black ā but Britain is not racist, says David Lammy
The deputy prime minister hit out at Reform MPās remarks over adverts, warning they marked a return to āflagrant racismā
Dr. Phil ordered to liquidate media company after losing bankruptcy case with āno hope for rehabilitationā
āThis Chapter 11 case is an anomalyā since āthere never has been a pretense of a rehabilitation or a reorganizationā of Merit Street, a bankruptcy judge said this week.
GOP senators told JD Vance that Trumpās beef deal was an āinsultā to farmers, new report says
Vice president ābombardedā with questions from Republicans about agreement to ramp up meat imports from Argentina, which they fear could adversely impact American ranchers
Nobel prize-winning author claims his US visa has been revoked
Nobel Prize-winning author, 91, said his non-immigrant US visa has been revoked
Air Force base worker kills wife and lieutenant before turning the gun on himself in horrific murder suicide
A US Air Force employee killed his wife and female co-worker before taking his own life, police revealed, as it is described as a ātragic eventā
Putin says Russia's nuclear-armed underwater drone was tested successfully
President Vladimir Putin says Russia has conducted a successful test of a new atomic-powered and nuclear-capable underwater drone, declaring that the new weapon canāt be intercepted
Turkey building collapse kills two as rescuers search for three trapped under rubble
Rescuers have recovered the body of 12-year-old boy
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Keir Starmer refuses to say if he stands by pledge not to raise taxes
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch asked the prime minister on Wednesday whether he stuck by his pledge not to raise income tax, national insurance or VAT
Marine veteran was āboiled aliveā by room shower during hotel stay to see his granddaughter graduate, lawsuit claims
One of Terril Johnsonās children and several of his grandchildren found him unconscious after he was scalded
Trump who said he is not a king and denounced the No Kings protests is gifted a gold crown while in Korea
The U.S. president was gifted a crown just weeks after posting an AI-generated videos showing himself wearing a crown to mock nationwide āNo Kingsā protests
GSK boosted by cancer and HIV drugs as Emma Walmsley bows out
Shares in the company rose on Wednesday morning as a result, lifting to their highest level for more than a year.
Ministers urged to speed up support for UK car industry amid rising energy costs
TUC general secretary Paul Nowak said āsky-highā energy costs put UK car manufacturers at risk of losing out to competition from abroad.
Hurricane Melissa tracker: Where will storm head next after devastating Cuba and Jamaica?
Storm has left devastation in its path with 120mph winds
Attorney general hits out at ādisgraceful allegationsā made towards PM in China spy case
Lord Hermer also said that he is āextremely concernedā about the impact the case may have had on the publicās trust in the UKās national security and criminal justice systems
Reform MP admits to āgaming the benefits systemā
The Reform MP added he wanted to crack down on the āanxiety generationā
Graham Linehan admits throwing trans activistās phone amid argument
The Father Ted co-creator is on trial in London
Manchester synagogue attack victim died after ābeing shot in the chest by armed policeā
Adrian Daulby died from a single gunshot wound, inquest hears
Trump uses fake Indian accent to impersonate Indiaās leader in rambling speech to Korean delegation
Donald Trump mimics Narendra Modi as he attempts to take credit for ending Mayās India-Pakistan war at APEC summit in South Korea
Pound suffers further falls as UKās fiscal troubles set to deepen
The UKās independent fiscal watchdog has reportedly cut its productivity forecast, deepening the challenging facing the Chancellor.
What to know as the annual sign-up window for health insurance arrives
Higher prices, less help and a government shutdown hang over health insurance markets as shoppers start looking for coverage this week
Prosecutors seek 55-year jail terms for āRussian mobstersā over plot to kill Iranian-American journalist
A plot to kill Masih Alinejad at her Brooklyn home came āchillingly closeā, prosecutors allege
Dutch voters head to polls as anti-Islam Wilders edges ahead in close election
The Netherlands elections take place against a backdrop of protests across the country against new asylum-seeker centres
Donald Trump defends Israeli airstrikes that ākilled 60ā in Gaza, shaking fragile ceasefire
Israel carried out powerful strikes on Gaza on Tuesday after a soldier was reportedly killed and Hamas handed over the wrong remains
Zero Waste Forum packs a punch in Istanbul
In Istanbul, ministers and representatives from 50 countries met at the Zero Waste Forum to discuss how they could tackle the global waste challenge.
UK āsecond citiesā show strongest property yield growth for investors
The UKs emerging āsecond citiesā may outperform major hubs in rental yields.
UK to miss housing target by eight years
Research byĀ West One LoansĀ shows how the governmentās aims to boost UK housing stock may be too ambitious.
The growing use of bridging finance to prevent residential collapses
How residential fall-throughs are costing UK homebuyers and sellers over Ā£275m in a single quarter.
Bridging and development finance still holding up, despite market uncertainty
West One Loans research shows 75 per cent of UK property investors plan to keep using bridging or development finance strategically.
Building resilience into the future of international assignments
New research explores how international placements are evolving ā and whatās driving the future of successful global mobility.
Smarter meeting spaces built on simplicity, trust, and intelligence
Barco believe three pillars define success in the modern meeting room: simplicity, trust and intelligence.
Food service is fuelling a greener future
Cooking oil: Innovations in technology, combined with a nationwide mindset shift around recycling, have given this product a vital second life.
How product data foundations and embedded AI are a strategic advantage
Product data foundation and embedded AI equals strategic advantage.
Developing personal resilience in employees
Organisations are keen to thwart cyber-attacks and other outages ā but failing to ensure IT teams are resilient enough to cope with whatās expected of them.
Building trust in the software supply chain for retail
The retail industry has undergone digital transformation at unprecedented speed. But behind the convenience for customers lies a growing risk.
AI isnāt a magic bullet
Generative AI is transforming how we work ā but in industries where accuracy is paramount, the revolution rests on a foundation of structured, vetted data.
Cultivating a continuous improvement mindset in F&B and consumer goods manufacturing
In the food and beverage (F&B sector), staying competitive means continuous improvement (CI) is not a project; it is a daily mindset
Trump āsadā as he concedes the Constitution is āpretty clearā on running for a third term: Live updates
In a show of military force hours before Trumpās arrival, North Korea launched sea-to-surface cruise missiles into its western waters
Adidas sales dip amid Trump tariffs and Yeezy backlash
Sports giant saw a five per cent dip in North America sales
Aston Martin blames US tariffs and slashes investment plans by Ā£300m
The firm said its quarterly operating loss more than doubled to Ā£56.1 million for the period
Rapidly adapting sea creatures found in Japanās deepest āRing of Fireā trenches
Documentation provides one of the most detailed observations of seafloor biodiversity at these depths
Now former thief claims he warned Louvre bosses security was inadequate
Former thief issued warning when Louvre invited him to appear on a podcast
Ben Cohen, Ben & Jerryās co-founder, claims Unilever blocked brandās Palestine-themed ice cream
Ben & Jerryās co-founder Ben Cohen is remaining defiant and says he will produce the ice cream independently
āAnti-Gretaā climate denier Naomi Seibt seeking asylum in the US claiming political persecution in Europe
Activist and YouTuber claims to have been spied on by the German state and alleges police refused to guarantee her safety after she reported receiving death threats
Next increases targets as shoppers shrug off cost-of-living concerns
Next said it expects full price sales to grow by around 7% in the quarter to January, increasing its guidance from 4.5%.
WH Smith postpones annual results amid probe into US accounting error
The retailer slashed its profit outlook in August after discovering it had overstated trading profits in North America by about Ā£30 million.
How Russia is risking nuclear catastrophe with attempts to syphon power from Ukraineās biggest plant
The exiled mayor of Enerhodar, close to Ukraineās biggest nuclear power station fears tells Sam Kiley in Zaporizhzhia he is afraid of an ecological catastrophe
Tony Blair should be part of Trumpās Gaza peace deal, UKās Middle East minister says
Exclusive: Hamish Falconer has spoken to The Independent on Gaza and why cutting international aid has not made the migrant crisis worse
WWI messages in a bottle found on beach after a century
They were written by two soldiers who died not long afterwards
Labour to miss 1.5m homes target, house builders warn OBR
The warning is likely to harm prospects for the OBR upgrading its forecast for economic growth from construction
Aston Martin cuts investment plans as sales tumble further
The firm also said it is reviewing its strategy for future models as sales tumbled further in the face of pressure from US tariffs and weak demand.
Imprisoned Bahrain activist Abdulhadi al-Khawaja starts hunger strike over his detention
Abdulhadi al-Khawaja, a prominent activist in Bahrain, has started a new hunger strike to protest his detention
Hurricane Melissa: President warns āstrongest everā storm set to hit Cuba after battering Jamaica
Forecasters expect catastrophic damage from the Category 4 storm in Santiago de Cuba and nearby areas
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putinās forces gain foothold in strategic town of Pokrovsk as drones target Moscow
Putin's forces outnumber Ukrainian troops by eight to one, says Zelensky
David Attenborough backs Ā£30 million bid to buy historic Rothbury Estate
The conservationists have plans to boost wildlife, restore bogs and champion nature-friendly farming
Hurricane Melissa live updates: āExtremely dangerousā storm strengthens towards Cuba after devastating Jamaica
The storm made landfall in the southwestern part of Jamaica with destructive winds and heavy rain
Prince Andrew latest: Prince William āpressures Eugenie and Beatriceā over Andrewās Royal Lodge demands
The Prince of Wales threatened to āre-examineā the pairās titles, new reports claim
South Korea trade deal appears elusive as Trump seeks $350B investment
After a charm offensive in Japan that culminated in $490 billion in investment commitments, President Donald Trump is set to meet with South Koreaās leader on Wednesday as a trade deal with that...
Trump expects a ābig stepā in talks with Chinaās Xi Jinping which may roll back tariffs for a crackdown on fentanyl
Trump is expected to meet with Xi later this week in South Korea
Trump laments the Constitution not allowing him a third term: āThe sad thing is, I have my highest numbers that Iāve ever hadā
Trump admitted he is not allowed to run for a third term, but told reporters Tuesday night, āWe'll see what happensā
White House pushed Navy celebration officials to launch live explosives over dummies as Trump āneeded to see explosionsā: report
The event, attended by Trump and First Lady Melania, was to celebrate the Navyās 250th birthday
Rentās due and people will āstarveā: Congress is racing towards the shutdown cliff
Division within the GOP caucus over food stamps could give Democrats a key opening to ramp up the pressure on Republicans to make concessions and earn their votes to end the shutdown, John Bowden...
US World Series viewers drop 14% for first two games of Dodgers, Blue Jays matchup
U.S. viewers for the first two games of World Series between the Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays dropped 14% from last yearās matchup between Los Angeles and the New York Yankees, but Canadian and...
Tiger, cheetah and leopard all fall ill in medical mystery at UK zoo
The three residents of the Big Cat Sanctuary have been experiencing unexplained and persistent āmobility issuesā
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UK aid cuts a tragic mistake that will put national security risk, MPs say
Savage aid cuts and a narrow focus on cost to the taxpayer risked undermining āthe very reason the aid budget existsā, the International Development Committee says
Truck hauling āaggressiveā monkeys thought to carry hepatitis C, herpes and Covid overturns in Mississippi with at least one on the loose
The truck carrying Rehsus monkeys from Tulane University in New Orleans crashed on Interstate 59
Dog walker killed in āsenselessā Uxbridge triple stabbing is named
Police said a 22-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder and attempted murder
Trumpās tariffs cancel Christmas: New York town forced to cancel annual celebration because of rising costs
The effects of the presidentās sweeping global tariffs have meant that the Sinterklaas celebrations in Rhinebeck have been canceled for the first time in 26 years
Can Zack Polanski turn the Green Party poll surge into votes?
Enjoying their highest opinion poll ratings for decades, the Greens are well placed to capitalise on Labourās current woes, writes Sean OāGrady
Worst date ever? Dater arrested and accused of trying to run down woman he chatted with on Facebook
Alexander Dennis Jr., 33, allegedly tried to run over his date twice with a stolen vehicle
Opposition leaders in Cameroon contest official election results as protests continue
Opposition leaders in Cameroon Tuesday contested the results of the Oct. 12 presidential election after the countryās top court declared the worldās oldest leader Paul Biya winner
States sue Trumpās USDA to unleash SNAP funding as legal experts blast āimmoralā decision to block emergency dollars
25 states warn of imminent ācrisisā for millions if the federal government wonāt tap into emergency funds
Rio de Janeiro raid: 60 dead and 81 arrested in ābiggest gang raid in historyā
The massive raid by thousands of cops followed a year of investigation into the criminal group
Are clocks changing this year? Senate takes up issue days before daylight saving time
Standard time is set to resume across the United States this Sunday
Former Duke player Kyle Singler charged with assaulting girlfriend in Oklahoma
Former Duke and Oklahoma City Thunder player Kyle Singler has been charged for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend in Oklahoma
US layoffs: Amazon and UPS are latest companies to announce theyāre cutting jobs
It's a tough time for the job market
Brexit partly to blame for high inflation, says Rachel Reeves
The Chancellor was speaking at Riyadhās Future Investment Initiative summit on her visit to Saudi Arabia.
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North Carolina dad confessed to killing his four kids and hiding their bodies in the trunk of his car, police say
The Zebulon manās 3-year-old son was found unharmed, while he allegedly killed his four other kids
Judge rips Border Patrol chief for tear gassing kids in Chicago as agents come under fire for Trumpās mass deportation operation
Greg Bovino is being hauled to court every day after his officers are accused of gassing neighborhoods and threatening protesters with āyouāre dead, liberalā taunts
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Tech school student sues campus, saying toxic fumes from construction made her go into labor 16 weeks early
Several students and a math instructor at Ozarks Technical Community College also reported feeling sick from strong chemical fumes during campus construction, according to the lawsuit
Man charged after racially aggravated rape of woman in Walsall
John Ashby, 32, has been charged with one count of rape and sexual assault in relation to the attack
Trump administration strikes $80 billion nuclear reactor deal
The plan represents one of the most ambitious U.S. investments in atomic energy in decades
Brigitte Macronās life ādeterioratedā after alleged cyberbullying, daughter says
Brigitte Macronās daughter told a Paris court about the impact of alleged cyberbullying on her mother and her family
Government refuses to rule out pension changes at Budget
Nearly 20,000 pension savers have urged the government to rule out two key changes
Remains of dinosaur āmummiesā found 100 years ago in Wyoming still have skin and hooves, researchers say
The skeletons of the duck-billed dinosaurs, Edmontosaurus Annectens ā which lived more than 66 million years ago in the late Cretaceous period ā were unearthed in 1908 in a ravine area of...
Child dies after āhazardous materials incidentā in London
A number of people were also evacuated from properties close to the property
Trump urged to save plan that forces airlines to pay flyers for delays
Airlines have pushed the Trump administration to go further and praised the action to rescind the Biden plan
Trump rips āgood-looking peopleā and pines for steam catapults in oddball rant at Japan naval base
Bizarre remarks came during rambling speech aboard forward-deployed aircraft carrier
Air traffic controllers take second jobs after missing first paycheck
The FAA is about 3,500 air traffic controllers short of targeted staffing levels
Democrats blast Trumpās decision to export American-made guns, saying they can wind up in hands of terrorists
Opposition slams administration for removing restrictions on firearms exports, calling move āa gift to violent cartels and drug traffickersā
Income tax rise only way to plug extra Ā£20bn in Budget black hole, economists warn Reeves
Economists say trying to balance the books by raising smaller taxes risks āunnecessary amounts of economic damageā
So what does Bret Baier have to say about those CBS News and Bari Weiss reports?
Saying he was āflatteredā by all of the media attention the speculation has received, Bret Baier added that āweāll see what happens at the endā of his Fox News contract.
New poll reveals who is leading the 2028 Democratic field in New Hampshire - and itās not Newsom
Newsom occupies second place with 15% of voters choosing him as their preferred presidential candidate, losing out to former Transport Secretary Pete Buttigieg, who has 19%
Halloween festival branded āCardiffās answerā to disastrous Willy Wonka event
Parents āunderwhelmedā by the high prices and āminimal effortā put into displays at Cardiffās Halloween Festival
What to know as federal food help and preschool aid will run dry Saturday if shutdown persists
A new lawsuit by Democratic state officials seeks to uncork emergency money to help tens of millions of Americans keep buying food for their families after federal SNAP funding is expected run dry...
FTSE 100 hits new record ahead of Federal Reserve meeting and tech results
The FTSE 100 index closed up 42.92 points at 9,696.74.
Tourists on hotel lockdown among thousands of Britons at risk as Storm Melissa batters Jamaica
All of Caribbean islands airports shut as worldās strongest storm of year so far set to make landfall
Teachers to be balloted on industrial action over class contact time
The SNP manifesto included a pledge to cut contact time.
What are the allegations at the heart of the Brigitte Macron online harassment trial?
The French first lady has been the subject of unsubstantiated claims that she was born a man
Elderly woman found dead on remote Australian island after disappearing and failing to return to cruise ship
The woman, aged in her 80s, is said to have been hiking a steep trail on Lizard Island but did not return to the cruise ship
Tech firm Idox to cut jobs after US takeover agreed
Bosses at the Woking-based technology business have agreed for it to be bought by Long Path, the groupās second largest shareholder.
Museum develops inventive way to keep gems safe using fingerprint technology
Experts at Naples' Tesoro di San Gennaro use technology to keep gems secure
Teenager jailed for playing anti-Kremlin song on the streets of St Petersburg
The 18-year-old Russian singer was arrested after her street performance of an anti-Putin song went viral
Inside the investigation to find brazen thieves behind Louvre heist
More than 100 investigators are racing to solve the daring heist at the Louvre Museum
Magners maker C&C says challenging conditions set to āpersistā
The company said beer and cider sales at pubs and other hospitality venues have been resilient.
US agentās daring plot to recruit Nicolas Maduroās pilot to turn on the Venezuelan leader and deliver him into custody
There was even a final machination aimed at rattling the Venezuelan president about the pilotās true loyalties
Reform plans to ādramaticallyā cut civil service numbers if elected despite lack of government experience
Danny Kruger, who defected from the Tories, laid out Reformās plans for the civil service
The reason why growing numbers of young Americans donāt want children
In one study, more than half of respondents said this factor made them hesitant to become parents
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Huge online candy retailer files for bankruptcy just ahead of Halloween and the holiday season
Soaring cocoa and sugar costs were a factor driving Texas-based CandyWarehouse.com, Inc. to seek bankruptcy protection
Dropping the bone: KFC looks to regain its footing with revamped menu focusing on sandwiches and less on classics
A KFC spokesperson said the chain was in the early stages of making a comeback
Thousands of dead cranes litter cherished European birdwatching spot
Birds have been seen staggering and then collapsing
Former Paddy Power boss calls for gambling tax hikes to deter harmful betting
Stewart Kenny also accused firms of āscaremongeringā over warnings about gambling tax hikes.
āWe achieved our goalā: Canadian leader defends the use of Reagan ad that upset Trump
Trump has fumed about the ad, calling the Ontario premierās refusal to remove the ad a āhostile actā
Trump who has long promoted America First tells US troops to buy Japanese-made Toyota cars
Trump told U.S. soldiers to buy the Japanese cars following news that Toyota is set to invest $10 billion to build manufacturing plants in America
Short-sellers set to be kept anonymous under disclosure rule change plans
The FCA is consulting on proposals to overhaul the rules which currently require the identities of short-sellers to be disclosed.
Teacher struck off after asking girl to wear uniform for sex
Benjamin Hiscox was working as a maths teacher when he engaged in an inappropriate sexual relationship with the girl
Motorcyclist suspected in police shooting crashes on California highway during high speed chase
Pursuit on Los Angeles freeway reached speeds of 140 m.p.h before the biker was clipped by a car and sent flying
Jeremy Corbyn to play āWizard of Oz-lingtonā in Christmas pantomime
āLocal theatre is where the real wizardry happens ā sparking imagination and spreading a bit of joy,ā the Islington North MP said
Amazon announces 14,000 job cuts in continued AI push
Itās still unclear how the tech giantās 75,000 UK workers will be affected by layoffs
Hurricane Melissa path latest: Jamaica orders evacuation as worldās strongest storm sweeps across Caribbean
The record-breaking storm is barreling toward Jamaica
Migrant sex offender Hadush Kebatu is second person to be freed by mistake from HMP Chelmsford
The prison staff at HMP fell for a fake email posing from the Royal Courts of Justice
TikTok star Ben Baderās girlfriend pays tribute after influencer dies aged 25
Bader - who had more than 200,000 followers - passed away in Miami, his girlfriend Reem said
Hegseth refuses to meet American troops with beards during his Korea trip under new uniform standards: report
Secretary of War continues campaign against facial hair on Pacific tour
Theresa May slaps down Robert Jenrick for turning judges into āvillainsā
The former prime minister also warned the Tories must stop chasing the Reform party
Starmer hopes Ā£8bn Typhoon jet deal with Turkey is ānot a one-offā
The Prime Minister thanked āworld-classā workers at BAE Systems.
Family of Bella Culley pay Ā£140k in bid to free pregnant teen held for drug trafficking
Bella Culley was detained on drug trafficking charges earlier this year
Trump administration planning ICE shakeup after failing to meet 3,000 arrests target: report
Trump administration dissatisfied with failure to meet arrest rate targets and impressed with āmore aggressiveā tactics of CBP troops, according to reports
Venezuela claims to have captured āCIA backed cell plotting false flag attackā as tensions with US grow
Venezuela believes Trump is trying to put pressure on President Maduro in order to displace him from power
HMRC apologises after wrongly stopping 35,000 familiesā child benefit
One mother saw her child benefit stop after a trip lasting less than 24 hours
Jon Stewart tells New York mayoral front runner Mamdani his critics āhave gone 9/11 on himā
Zohran Mamdani given rapturous reception on the Daily Show in the final days of the New York mayoral race
Labour slumps to record poll low while Reform and Greens surge
New figures from YouGov for the Times found that 17 per cent of voters back Labour
The key issues to be discussed at Trumpās summit with Lee Jae Myung in South Korea
High stakes discussions on trade and security are expected. Hereās what to know
Woman who stabbed three-year-old boy to death outside supermarket is sentenced
The boyās mother was about to load her groceries into her car when Bionca Ellis ran at them with a knife
William Hill owner cheers āgood progressā as sports betting boosts revenues
The figures come around two weeks after the company said it was considering store closures if it is hit by higher taxes at next monthās Budget.
Trump waits on response after latest request to meet with Kim Jong Un
So far, there has been no response from the North Korean leader
HSBC profits slump 14% after Madoff legal hit
The lender reported pre-tax profits of 7.3 billion US dollars (Ā£5.5 billion) for the third quarter, down from 8.5 billion US dollars (Ā£6.4 billion).
Rachel Reeves faces new Ā£20bn Budget blackhole
A downgrade in the productivity figures could leave Reeves with a bigger fiscal gap
Russia using drones with cameras to hunt civilians across Ukraine, inquiry warns
It has been described as a crime against humanity by the UN
Dutch Olympian athlete and convicted child rapist denied visa to compete in volleyball championship in Australia
Steven van de Velde was convicted in 2016 and sentenced to four years in prison after admitting to raping a 12-year-old British girl he had met on social media
Thousands of families hit by pause of lifeline refugee visa route as scale of crackdown revealed
Exclusive: More than 6,000 children will be hit by shutdown after Labour said route was being manipulated by people-smuggling gangs
Asylum seekers to be moved onto military barracks in bid to end migrant hotels
The Home Office said around 900 men would be housed across two sites as the government tries to get a grip on the asylum accommodation crisis
Prince Andrew latest: Andrew hosted Epstein at Royal Lodge ādays before his arrestā
Prince Andrew has faced continuing furore over his ties to late paedophile Epstein
Istanbul shaken as 6.1-magnitude earthquake hits Turkey
The magnitude 6.1 quake was centered in the town of Sindirgi in Balikesir province
How a Ford pickup truck could become key to Japanās plan to woo Trump
Yet Japan could face a big issue if the enormous vehicles are imported
Police āreviewingā viral video after officer appears to tell person filming ābit noncey that mateā
The footage of the exchange has been widely circulated on social media
Hurricane Melissa mapped: Jamaica orders evacuation as worldās strongest storm sweeps across Caribbean
The record-breaking storm is barreling toward Jamaica
Prince Andrew latest: King Charles heckled over Andrew and Epstein during cathedral visit
Prince Andrew has faced continuing furore over his ties to late paedophile Epstein
HSBC announces Ā£898m drop in quarterly profits
The announcement comes a day after the banking giant revealed it will set aside Ā£826m following a court ruling.
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump warns Putin āwe have a nuclear submarine off your shoreā after cruise missile test
Trump said that Russiaās recent test of a nuclear cruise missile was āinappropriateā and urged him to āget the war endedā
Hurricane Melissa live updates: Jamaica braces for worldās strongest storm of 2025 as death toll rises to 7
Hurricane Melissa live tracker: Jamaica braces for most powerful storm
Former sheriffās deputy charged with murdering Sonya Massey testifies his āactions matched threat levelā
Sean Grayson claims he shot Massey in self-defense after she told him she would ārebuke him in the name of Jesusā
Bill Gates calls for climate fight to shift focus from curbing emissions to reducing human suffering
Bill Gates thinks climate change is a serious problem but he thinks scientific innovation will curb it
South Korea's president faces high-stakes diplomacy at APEC summit
South Koreaās new president is hosting the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, bringing together leaders from 20 countries, including the United States and China, whose leaders are set to...
Food banks brace for surge as federal food aid pause looms amid government shutdown
Food banks and pantries are bracing for a surge in demand if federal food aid is paused this weekend amid the government shutdown
Two Illinois National Guard members vow to defy Trumpās orders: āNot what we signed up to doā
An appeals court earlier this month upheld an order pausing the threatened Guard operation in Illinois
More than 100 former Justice Department officials call for āvindictiveā case against former FBI Director James Comey to be dismissed
Scholars of authoritarianism including Francis Fukuyama also asked the judge to throw out the charges, saying they were a clear example of an autocratic leader abusing the justice system to...
CBS parent Paramount Skydance expected to cut 1,000 jobs this week in first round of layoffs: reports
The coming job cuts, reported to total around 2,000 workers, are part of an ongoing restructuring following the venerable entertainment companyās controversial merger this August
Trump visits Japan as largest federal employeeās union calls for immediate end to shutdown: Live updates
The president is meeting with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, a conservative nationalist, in Tokyo
22 injured and buildings collapse as earthquake hits Turkey
The magnitude 6.1 quake was centered in the town of Sindirgi in Balikesir province, western Turkey, on Monday
How redistricting battles are shaping US congressional maps nationwide
Despite their House majority, Republicans are poised to gain more seats through redistricting
Detroit cops warn parents to check Halloween candy after discovering fake snack packages containing THC and mushrooms
Experts say drug-laced Halloween candy is an urban legend, but police in Warren, Michigan said the
Government urged to reform developer levies so profits can benefit local residents
Communities continue to be denied vital amenities such as GP surgeries and schools because of flaws in processes intended to secure fair financial contributions from developers
250,000 families to receive confirmation of Ā£150 discount on energy bills
Letters will be dropping on doormats across England and Wales from Tuesday
Organised crime groups are āillegally dumping 38 million tonnes of waste each yearā
Peers said they were āunimpressed with the lack of interest shown by the policeā when it came to tackling serious and organised waste crime
New end-of-life checklist designed to remove stress in time of crisis
The list, curated by clinicians, covers everything from wills to wakes and what we might want to happen to pets
Shop price inflation slows despite soaring cost of fresh food
Overall shop price inflation has slowed to 1%, but fresh food is now 4.3% more expensive than a year ago, according to the BRC-NIQ Shop Price Monitor.
Chocolate, coffee, toothpaste and even heartburn medicine among worst shrinkflation examples, Which? finds
Consumers struggling with cost of living crisis now also face fresh wave of so-called shrinkflation
Republicans get an unexpected ally in ending the government shutdown: federal workers
The federal workersā union said the Senate needs to pass a clean continuing resolution. Republicans say Democrats āneed to listen to the unions, and that's not a sentence I say very oftenā
Popular baby retailer to close 150 stores and fire 15% of workforce to make up for Trumpās tariffs
Atlanta-based Carterās said it expected to pay up to $250 million this year in extra costs due to President Donald Trumpās taxes on foreign imports
Delta flight attendant pops emergency slide before takeoff in $100,000 accident
The incident occurred on Delta flight 3248 from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Salt Lake City, Utah
Trump says he got a āperfectā MRI scan during Walter Reed visit and heād āloveā a third term: Live updates
The president challenged Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to take one of the āvery hardā cognitive tests heās passed
Judge allows Charlie Kirk murder suspect to wear civilian clothes in court
The judge denied Robinson's request to appear without restraints
Federal food benefits and preschool aid to run dry starting Saturday if shutdown continues
Federal funds could begin running dry on Saturday that help tens of millions of Americans buy food for their families and send their toddlers to preschool if the government shutdown persists
Top media analyst proposes Comcast hire Charlie Kirkās widow as editor-in-chief of NBC and CNN
āSure, at first blush it sounds crazy, but Trump loves a deal, and Brian Roberts needs to think big and differently,ā media analyst Rich Greenfield wrote this week
Graham Platnerās campaign manager steps down after just days on the job as controversies pile up
Platner, an oyster farmer and populist running for Senate in Maine, has faced multiple controversies in recent weeks over his past views and a controversial skull-and-bones tattoo reminiscent of...
UK airline Eastern Airways suspends operations with all flights cancelled
Customers of Eastern Airways, which operated regional services from airports across the UK, are being urged not to go to the airport.
Mom and boyfriend arrested after three-year-old suffers campaign of abuse that left him on life support, police say
Newly released docs reveal Chelsea Berg confronted her boyfriend about her sonās bruises a month before he was hospitalized
Amazon plans to cut up to 30,000 corporate roles, sources say
This figure represents nearly 10 percent of its approximately 350,000 corporate staff
Independent inquiry to be launched into how sex offender was mistakenly set free, says David Lammy
Justice secretary David Lammy pledges release checks on foreign inmates will be tightened
Mutations tied to cancer risk found in 17 million Americans, researchers warn
The findings come as doctors work to understand why rates of early cancer are rising in younger adults
What can Rachel Reeves gain from cosying up to Gulf states such as Saudi Arabia?
With only days to go until her crucial Budget, the chancellor is heading to Riyadh in search of economic growth. Sean OāGrady looks at the possibilities and the pitfalls
iBankruptcy? Robot vacuum manufacturer sees its stock tumble after admitting it is struggling to find a buyer
The Roomba creator has been sliding towards disaster since January 2024, when Amazon pulled out of a planned acquisition deal
Mpox warning issued in UK after cases spread in Europe
A new UKHSA report said 16 cases of the āclade Ibā mpox strain have been reported in England
Ring doorbell footage shows terrifying moment masked men pretending to be federal agents break into home before zip-tying family
The suspected armed robbers targeted a home in Jurupa Valley, California
Stillbirths in the US remain more common than previously reported, new study
The study found that nearly 30 percent of stillbirths occur in pregnancies where there were no known risk factors
Trump demands āno early votingā in latest threat to upcoming elections as California and New York ballots roll in
President challenges legitimacy of ballots that are not cast in person on election day as Republicans brace for 2026
Refusal to dub China a threat was ātotal roadblockā to spying case, says prosecutionās lead barrister
The director of public prosecutions said the failure to describe China as an active threat to national security was āfatalā to the case
New Jersey cop charged after ignoring call that turned out to be double murder and going for pizza instead
Rather than responding immediately to the call, police sergeant Kevin Bollaro allegedly drove two miles in the opposite direction and stopped to get cash and a slice
Mansion wealth tax wouldnāt fill Budget black hole, economists warn Reeves
Former IFS director Paul Johnson says a mansion tax āwouldnāt raise anywhere near enough to fill a significant holeā in the public finances
āDangerousā mosquitoes invade Bay Area tech hub
The āaggressiveā insects can spread dengue, zika and other life-threatening viral illnesses
New photos show missing 9-year-old girl in disguise as search stretches into second week
The photos appear to show the missing 9-year-old hood wearing a wig
A suspect has long been linked to the cold-case murder of a TV reporter. Police say he might be a serial killer
āWeāre dealing with whatās possibly a serial killer,ā investigators said
Glenn Beck says Trump told him the real reasons for the dramatic remodeling of the White House
The presidentās plans for the historic East Wing, which has been partly demolished to make way for a lavish new, $300 million ballroom, has faced fierce criticism
āThey wanted him to failā: CBS News staff reacts to āhuge lossā as āEvening Newsā anchor John Dickerson departs
āHeās an excellent journalist, good human being, and someone you want in a newsroom,ā one staffer told The Independent about Dickersonās pending departure.
Transport secretary threatens to pull another $160M from California for issuing commercial driverās license to non-citizens
āGavin Newsom cares more about giving illegals commercial drivers licenses than he does citizens of his own state and the safety of Americans. Itās shameful,ā Sean Duffy says
Nigel Farage brands his own MPās comments āugly and wrongā amid racism row
The Reform UK leader says he is āunhappyā with what Sarah Pochin said but that he āunderstands the basic pointā
FTSE 100 at new high as banks offset weak gold and US-China talks hailed
The FTSE 100 index closed up 8.20 points, or 0.1%, at 9,653.82.
Even Melania Trump is distancing herself from the presidentās controversial East Wing demolition, report says
First lady has maintainted public silence over $350m White House ballroom but reportedly āraised concernsā in private and denied responsibility for the project
Government announces Ā£1.08bn budget for offshore wind power support
The cash pot for the next renewable electricity auction round aims to spur investment in clean power capacity.
Prisons crisis means serious criminals will be mistakenly released again, experts warn
Errors such as accidental release of Hadush Kebatu, who was imprisoned for sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl, are symptomatic of āchaosā in criminal justice system
AI is changing who gets hired. Here are the skills that will keep you employed
One consulting firm recently laid off 11,000 employees, and itās not alone
FAA staffing shortages slam 50 airports over the weekend as air traffic controllers are set to miss first full paycheck
Staff shortages have increased four times over October 2024 as a federal government shutdown nears its one-month anniversary
Hurricane Melissa: The 1-gallon rule and five other crucial steps to take before a storm hits
Every family should have an emergency kit with supplies to meet its basic needs
Heartbreak after woman who had just given birth to twins dies after hitting deer in freak accident
Cheyenne Sears, 25, was traveling southbound on State Road 67, about 40 miles southwest of Indianapolis Saturday when her vehicle was hit
The government shutdown staring contest will finally get real this week: Who blinks first?
Up until now, most of the American public has been insulated from the shutdownās effects, Eric Garcia writes. But with SNAP recipients going hungry, labor groups demanding the government reopen...
What will happen to your digital ID if your phone gets stolen?
Cyber experts believe digital IDs could be targeted if your phone is stolen
Wetherspoons worker investigated after using staff discount on family meal gets Ā£25,000 payout
Brandon Halstead faced gross misconduct hearing after using discount to save Ā£19.17 on meals
Prison custody manager āscapegoatedā over bungled release of Hadush Kebatu, union claims
Mistakes happen all the time amid jails chaos, warns chief inspector of prisons
How climate change is fueling Hurricane Melissaās ferocity
Hurricane Melissa has rapidly intensified into a Category 5 storm due to warmer oceans
āThe well has run dryā: Trumpās USDA could cut off food stamps for 42 million Americans as admin blames Democrats
Food banks brace for impact as states demand USDA tap into billions of dollars in emergency funding
Home Office could move asylum seekers into pop-up buildings as it scrambles over migrant hotel crisis
Minister says plans to move away from using migrant hotels will be announced āwithin weeksā
Agency workers covering for Birmingham bin strikers to vote for their own strike action
The threat of industrial action by agency staff hired to cover for those striking comes amid claims of bullying and harassment
āI donāt want to die in hereā: Family recalls heartbreaking moment dad is shot trying to prevent a break-in
Authorities just named one of three suspects believed to be responsible for the murder of Juvenal Antero in 2023
Hurricane Melissa tracker: Jamaica orders residents to evacuate as tropical storm sweeps across Caribbean
The record-breaking storm is barreling toward Jamaica at speed
Ukraine live: Trump warns Putin āwe have a nuclear submarine off your shoreā
Trump said that Russiaās recent test of a nuclear cruise missile was āinappropriateā and urged him to āget the war endedā
Prince Andrew latest: Andrew ādemands two new homesā as condition of leaving rent-free Royal Lodge
Prince Andrew has been facing mounting pressure to leave the 30-room mansion
Bellway boss sees pay packet almost double to Ā£3.2m
The increase was driven by bonus payments, with Jason Honeyman receiving Ā£1.13 million in long-term bonuses during the year.
Trump demands a ban on āfake adsā that show off his shrinking polling numbers
It was not immediately clear what advertisements Trump was speaking about
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Zelensky says Ukraine will work on ceasefire plan āin next 10 daysā and urges Trump to ramp up pressure on Putin
The Ukrainian president has been pushing for US weapons to pressure Putin into agreeing to a ceasefire
Viral TikTok āmurder-for-hireā plot against Pam Bondi leads to arrest of 29-year-old Minnesota man
Suspect detained over wanted poster-style meme that placed $45,000 bounty on attorney generalās head
Ten people to face trial in Paris for online harassment of Brigitte Macron
Eight men and two women will face court for allegedly harassing the French first lady by falsely claiming she is a man
Tropical Storm Sonia churns in the Pacific Ocean and isn't threatening land
Tropical Storm Sonia is churning in the Pacific Ocean and isnāt threatening land
Erie Canal: Why the USā first āsuperhighwayā was derided as āmadnessā before it changed America forever
While Americaās canal boom brought prosperity, the wealth came at a cost to many communities
Joe Biden urges Americans to stay positive amid political ādark daysā
Americans are facing attacks on free speech and tests of executive power, Biden said
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Job vacancies fall to lowest level in 2025 as Reeves urged to deliver a āpro-jobs Budgetā
Consultancy, press relations and marketing are among the sectors showing a sharp drop in roles
The startling impact Daylight Saving Time ending has on your body
A new study found that switching back-and-forth is the worst option for our health
20 unprepared hikers rescued from a 4,000-foot peak in New Hampshire when winter weather hits
Temperatures were in the single digits over the weekend thanks to windchill
DNA study reveals deadly diseases that ravaged Napoleonās doomed army
Bodies in a mass grave were stricken with multiple infections
Barclays to restart investment banking in Saudi Arabia 11 years after exit
The bank said the expansion was ācentral to our Middle East growth strategyā, as it follows in the footsteps of rival lenders re-entering the market.
Crowdfunding underway for Laugh Factory manager who was arrested by ICE
US-born manager of the Laugh Factory arrested by ICE agents
Trump doesnāt rule out an unconstitutional third term run: āI would love to do itā
āI would love to do it. I have my best numbers ever,ā the president said on Air Force One Monday
Mansion tax idea is incoherent, former Bank of England boss warns Reeves
Ex Bank governor Mervyn King says problems will not be resolved by ājust adding another wealth taxā
Rachel Reeves hints at tax rises in Budget as she heads to Riyadh in search of trade deal
The chancellor is widely expected to use the Budget to increase taxes once again, with the Institute for Fiscal Studies estimating she needs to find Ā£22bn via tax rises or spending cuts to meet...
Celebrity birthdays for the week of Nov. 2-8
Celebrities having birthdays during the week of Nov. 2-8 include reality show personality and model Kendall Jenner, playwright Lynn Nottage and drummer Carter Beauford of the Dave Matthews Band
Welcome to Grape Camp: Where adults are spending $5,000 to make their own wine at luxury vineyards
The luxurious excursion also provides attendees with farm-to-table dining and lavish living arrangements
Man dies after driving wrong way along M6 motorway
Police were alerted to a Vauxhall Astra travelling in the wrong direction on the M6 at 9.33pm on Sunday
Hurricane Melissa live updates: Jamaica braces for āmost powerfulā category 5 storm with 160mph winds forecast
Hurricane Melissa live tracker: Jamaica braces for most powerful storm
European country to shoot down rogue balloons following mass air traffic disruption
Prime Minister Inga Ruginiene confirmed the move following repeat disruption
Kremlin says its test of a nuclear-powered missile reflects security concerns
A Kremlin official says Russiaās test of a nuclear-powered missile that it claims canāt be stopped by air defenses reflects Moscowās determination to look out for its security interests
Publishing boss claims AI can help authors beat writerās block
Nigel Newton noted that readers want to read books penned by well-known writers
Average UK rent revealed amid record high cost of advertised lets
The average advertised rental price across the UK has reached record levels
Thousands of jobs at risk as Petrofac files for administration
Petrofac said it will now enter insolvency after Dutch electricity grid TenneT terminated a major contract
Man accused of driving into Liverpool victory parade crowd appears in court
On Monday, Paul Doyle, 53, appeared at Liverpool Crown Court by videolink from prison
Will it be Frogmore Cottage? Where Prince Andrew could move to if he leaves Royal Lodge
Prince Andrew has reportedly demanded two properties in return for vacating the Royal Lodge
Iām a legal expert. Hereās the biggest mistake the Louvre robbers made
French detectives will be on the lookout for new jewels being offered up for sale in the years to come, Leila Amineddoleh writes
Ten people face trial accused of cyberbullying French president's wife Brigitte Macron
Ten people have gone on trial in France for allegedly cyberbullying Brigitte Macron, France's first lady
NHS needs extra Ā£3bn, health bosses warn ahead of Rachel Reevesā Budget
Warning comes as resident doctors are due to strike for five days in November
Major gym firm targets UK expansion after opening its 100th branch
The brand invested Ā£21 million into buying new gym equipment and converting most sites to 24-hour opening
What we know about Putinās nuclear Burevestnik missile with āunlimited rangeā
General Gerasimov said the Burevestnik nuclear-capable cruise missile spent 15 hours in the air
Thousands of jobs at risk at North Sea oil and gas giant
The company employs more than 7,000 workers globally
Trump admits that he recently received an MRI scan at Walter Reed
Trump bragged that doctors said that he had one of āthe best reports theyāve ever seenā
Paris prosecutor speaks out over mystery man in Louvre heist photo
A passerby, a worker or Inspector Clouseau?
Trump interrupts Asia trip to go on new Tylenol and childhood vaccines rant
Trumpās furious post comes just a month after a national autism charity claimed that he was pedalling āpseudo-scienceā
HSBC takes Ā£826m hit after Madoff fraud ruling
The London-headquartered lender will put by the provision in third quarter results due to be published on Tuesday.
Starmerās digital ID plan could be jeopardised by Irish jobs agreement
Political parties in Northern Ireland have criticised the plan to introduce mandatory digital ID for workers
Police launch investigation into Wisconsin Middle school after momās viral post alleges physical and sexual abuse
A Wisconsin middle school is being investigated after allegations that staff members physically and sexually assaulted a 13-year-old boy with special needs.
Boy thrown from Tate Modern can now run, jump and swim
Almost Ā£500,000 has been raised to support the young boy who survived a 30m drop
Accidental release of migrant sex offender is sign of a ābrokenā justice system, minister says
Steve Reed called for criminal justice system to be ārebuilt from bottom upā after mistaken release of Hadush Kebatu, who was imprisoned for sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl
Will you be able to attend a rave at Romeās Colosseum? Its director reveals all
The man in charge of the Colosseum has set the record straight
Greencoreās Bakkavor takeover faces competition concerns over supermarket sauces
It came as the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) concluded an initial phase one investigation into the Ā£1.2 billion deal.
Family of schoolgirl assaulted by migrant sex offender āinfuriatedā by accidental prison release
Questions remain for the government over the error that led to Hadush Kebatu walking free on the streets
Man arrested over racially aggravated rape in Walsall
The woman involved is continuing to receive support from specially trained officers, police said
Photos show Hurricane Melissa's impact on the Caribbean
Melissa's center was forecast to move over Jamaica on Tuesday
Awaabās law seeks to change the rules around renters, landlords and mould
Awaab Ishak, a two-year-old child, died in 2020 after prolonged exposure to mould in his social housing association home. The inquest into his death found that, despite repeated reports by his...
A House of Dynamite imagines what would happen if the US were under nuclear attack. Hereās what it gets wrong
A new Netflix movie depicts a US president with barely a quarter of an hour to decide whether a nuclear missile attack is real and how to respond. Defence analyst Francis Tusa considers how...
He just canāt quit him. Donald Trump suspects he will āalways likeā Elon Musk
Trump and Muskās bitter feud has seen them hurl accusations of drug use and links to Jeffrey Epstein at each other
Javier Mileiās party wins Argentinaās midterm elections despite falling polls
One polling expert was surprised by Milei's performance in the local elections
Irelandās current president Michael D Higgins spends night in hospital
The Irish public has just voted to elect left-wing independent Catherine Connolly as his successor
What to do if you encounter a bear in Japan, according to new study
Researchers find people who lay face down and covered their heads and necks, escaped serious injuries
Russia targets Kyiv with drone attack, killing three and dozens injured
Russia has targeted Ukraine's capital with drones, killing three people in their homes, according to local authorities
New Zealand teen undergoes surgery after swallowing up to 100 strong magnets ordered on Temu
Surgeons call the case āalarmingā due to the difficulty in enforcing the ban on magnets
ICE agents British journalist Sami Hamdi detained at San Francisco airport
Far-right activist Laura Loomer took credit for Hamdiās arrest
JD Gyms eyes UK expansion after putting millions into refurbs
A Ā£21 million investment programme has included upgrading equipment on the gym floor and converting most sites to 24-hour opening.
AI sparks creativity and can beat writerās block, says Bloomsbury chief
Nigel Newton said the technology can support almost all of the creative arts but that it would not have the power to replace big names.
Almost two thirds of charities axe jobs and services over financial strain
Research by Rathbones found that 95% of charity executives in the sector are thinking about leaving.
Why Donald Trumpās move to pay the troops was probably illegal, and why that probably doesnāt matter
Analysis: Experts argue that use of a donation and research funding present separate examples of Antideficiency Act violations writes John Bowden
Montana municipal candidate suggests āhomeless islandā tourist attraction to address cityās unhoused population
Great Falls City Commissioner candidate Pete Anderson said his idea would provide shelters to homeless individuals without the need for government borrowing
Rachel Reeves heads to Saudi Arabia in search of economic growth
The Chancellor will attend the Future Investment Initiative event and push for progress on a trade deal with the Gulf bloc.
Average personās life saw āno meaningful improvementā over past year ā charity
Carnegie UK found stagnating wellbeing and persistent hardship for millions of people since 2023.
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Trump and Xi set to āconsummateā TikTok deal during China trade talks: Live updates
The presidentās Asia tour began on Sunday with Trump arriving in Malaysia amid a swirl of international activity including U.S. sanctions on Russia and trade penalties on Canada
California police chief accused of commuting from Idaho and sleeping at the station
Eamonn Allen, the chief of police in Millbrae near San Francisco, has reportedly been living at the station during the week and returning to Boise, over 650 miles away when off work
San Francisco strip club employees arrested in connection with bar ownerās death
The suspects arrested in connection with the shooting are reportedly a couple who worked for Calcagni
State Department thought Putin had no interest in ending the war in Ukraine: report
Trump has grown vocally frustrated with Putin in recent days, launching sanctions against Russian oil producers and calling off a potential summit
1 killed and 6 injured after gunfire erupts at Pennsylvania HBCU homecoming
A person with a firearm was detained, but authorities have not said whether they are a suspect
Trump guilty of ordering āextrajudicial killingsā with strikes on alleged drug boats, Republican senator says
Just two Republican senators stand opposed to Trumpās killings of dozens of alleged drug traffickers, despite drone opposition under Obama
Worshipers flock to a new cathedral that is the worldās largest Orthodox church
Romania is one of the most pious countries in the European Union
How Ukraine and Russia are playing out a deadly cat and mouse drone war from underground bunkers
Sam Kiley joins the Ukrainian infantry near Zaporizhzhia, southern Ukraine, as they bed down in a mud dugout for a night of lethal drone attacks against their Russian enemy ā just a few kilometres away
Big 12 lands season-high 5 teams in the AP Top 25, No. 9 Vandy's ranking highest since 1937, LSU out
The Big 12 has five teams in the latest Associated Press Top 25 college football poll
What we know about Putinās new Burevestnik nuclear-capable missile
Valery Gerasimov said the Burevestnik, or Storm Petrel in Russian, spent 15 hours in the air
Man dressed in Nazi uniform arrested for assaulting a woman outside of Georgia college bar
Kenneth Morgan, 33, has been charged with felony aggravated assault and simple battery
Trump and Kim Jong-un could be primed for a surprise meeting during the presidentās Asia trip, former advisor warns
Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un last met in 2019
Ukraine ready to fight for the next three years, says Polandās PM Tusk
āI have no doubts Ukraine will survive as an independent state,ā leader says
Furious battle over Budget inside government as Starmer urged to stop mansion tax plan
Rachel Reeves is said to be seriously considering a mansion tax to fill an estimated Ā£40 billion budget black hole and appease the left of the Labour Party
Gavin Newsom wonāt rule out running for president in 2028, says heās focused on midterms first
California governor has used stage as leader of largest blue state to directly challenge Donald Trump
Man with just āchest, head and one armā poking out from quicksand rescued by emergency crews
Crew rescued the man in Morecombe Bay as tide ārapidlyā came in
YouTuber Mr Crafty Pants arrested for alleged possession of sexual images of children
Police said the IP address connected to the social media account was the same as Michael David Boothās home address
A dancing Trump arrives in Malaysia to kick off Asia tour
Trump was seen dancing along with performers representing Malaysiaās major ethnic groups
Trumpās final words on Jan 6 to Mike Pence revealed
The notes were part of the evidence collected by former Special Counsel Jack Smith for his Capitol riot investigation
British tourist killed after āhotel balcony collapsesā in Lanzarote
Investigators are reportedly examining the maintenance of a balcony railing at a hotel in Costa Teguise following the tragedy
Britain faces cold snap after weekend snow warning
The Met Office says there may be a little bit of snow across the Scottish mountains on Sunday
The child abuse inquiry was meant to move the dial. Three years on, nothing has changed
As the row surrounding the future Grooming Gang Inquiry deepens, Bryony Gooch reflects on the third anniversary of the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse, as those who were involved warn...
Reeves heads into Budget with public finances in challenging state ā Streeting
Health Secretary Wes Streeting said the economy was not āout of the woods yetā ahead of Rachel Reevesā November 26 Budget.
Migrant sex offender released from prison in error arrested after manhunt
The prime minister says Hadush Kebatu - whose crimes sparked major protests at hotels housing asylum seekers - will be deported
Trump administration tells Colorado to stop importing gray wolves from Canada
About 30 wolves now roam the mountainous regions of the state after voters narrowly approved wolf reintroduction in 2020
Prince Andrew latest: MPs expected to hold embarrassing historic debate on Andrewās titles and Royal Lodge
A source said King Charles has to confront his brother āface to faceā to get him to leave Royal Lodge
Streeting condemns Farageās ādeafening silenceā over āracistā remarks from Reform MP
Reform MP Sarah Pochin provoked widespread condemnation when she said that it ādrives me mad seeing adverts full of black and Asian peopleā
The new battle of Hastings: Locals fight to save historic pier after self-styled sheikh puts it up for sale
With its flamboyant owner facing a fraud trial, Harry Cockburn explains how another chapter in the storied 150-year history of the Sussex landmark looks set to be written
How theft of Franceās dusty Crown Jewels could benefit the Louvre
The eight priceless pieces, long admired at home but little known abroad, have been catapulted to global fame
At least two arrested over Louvre museumās daylight diamond heist
A group of four thieves stole crown jewels from the Louvre last weekend
Which countries buy Russian oil ā and what impact will sanctions have?
The Trump administration imposed sanctions after plans to hold a second summit on ending the war in Ukraine were abandoned
The popularity of homeschooling is soaring. Should we be worried?
Once seen as niche or eccentric, homeschooling has surged since the pandemic ā driven by anxiety, ideology and parentsā desire to reclaim control of education, writes Chloe Combi
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump says no Putin meeting until peace deal is within reach
An intended summit in Budapest between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin was called off on Wednesday
Deaf woman survives being hit by plane that crashed into her as she walked dog in California
The woman didnāt hear the small custom-made aircraft approaching the field in Long Beach
ICE removes MGMTās āLittle Dark Ageā song from āpropagandaā social media post after band issues takedown request
The song accompanied a video showing federal agents arresting protesters outside the ICE facility in Portland
Bezosās Washington Post jumps to the defense of Trumpās new ballroom: āA shot across the bow at NIMBYs everywhereā
The newspaperās editorial board argued in an op-ed that other presidents have also left their mark on the White House
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Mass shooting at huge North Carolina house party leaves 2 dead and others critically wounded
Police said 150 people fled from the house shortly before officers arrived
Streetingās historic comparison leads to speculation over Starmerās future as PM
The health secretary compared defeat last week in the Caerphilly by-election to the one in Hartlepool which almost forced Starmer to quit
Prison mistakenly released migrant sex offender despite him āreturning four or five times to receptionā
Hadush Kebatu kept asking prison staff āwhat to doā after he was released from HMP Chelmsford by error, according to a delivery driver who saw him at the time of his release
UK supermarkets warn business rates rise could push up food inflation
A letter to Rachel Reeves has been signed by executives including at Tesco, Sainsburyās and Aldi.
UK supermarket giants join up to warn business rates rise could push up costs
The plans are set to be confirmed in next monthās autumn Budget statement
Danny Mastersonās estranged wife Bijou Phillips files to change their daughterās name after his rape conviction
Bijou Phillips filed to divorce Danny Masterson shortly after he was sentenced
Virginia man killed fleeing ICE as he ran out onto busy highway
Another Central American immigrant died under similar circumstances in an August chase in California
Trump says he is hitting Canada with extra 10% tariff over āfraudulentā Reagan ad
Trump appeared to take great offense to the ad as he slapped Canada with an additional tariff
Nato memberās main airport shuts again after Belarusian balloons disrupt airspace
Flights to and from Vilnius Airport in Lithuania were suspended on Saturday night
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Nebraska teacher and her boyfriend accused of trafficking one of her students
Jamie Love is listed as a teacher of the deaf on the Nebraska schoolās website
Teen headed for homecoming dance killed when young relative accidentally fires a gun
Isaac Brocco Rivera was reportedly heading to his senior homecoming on the night he was killed
Hunter Biden believes Donald Trump is hiding something by not releasing Epstein files
Former presidentās son said it was āsillyā to think otherwise
Family tribute to ābright young starā after woman, 23, found dead - as man charged with murder
Stephanie Irons was discovered dead at an address in Mapperley, Nottingham
Trump slams Canadian anti-tariff ad that invoked Ronald Reagan as āpossibly AIā
Doug Ford agreed to pull the controversial ad, but it will still air through the weekendās Blue JaysāDodgers World Series games, which Trump denounced as āfraudā and ādirty playingā
Mystery donor who gave government $130M to pay troops during shutdown is revealed
Critics have expressed concerns over the ethics and legality of a private donor funding operations of U.S. military
Tourist dies after fall from iconic Rome monument
CCTV showed the man losing his balance and falling into the Pantheonās passageway, according to media reports
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Man wearing only a Speedo assaulted 911 dispatchers after barging into sheriffās office, authorities say
The New Hampshire man was recorded allegedly following a 911 dispatcher into the Hillsborough County Sheriffās Office and attempting to enter the secured dispatch center
What are Aldiās ultra low-price āsecretā shops? 11 stores to open across UK
Aldiās sustainability chief said this was a new example of how the company was working to cut food waste
Even Ben Shapiro is slamming Trump for seeking $230 million in ādamagesā from the government
Republican Senator Thom Tillis warned that President Donald Trump might look bad swiping cash from the federal government during a shutdown
Rachel Reeves under pressure to target high earners in Budget tax raid
Exclusive: The chancellor is being pushed to break Labourās manifesto pledge on not raising income tax
Louvre transfers some of its most precious jewels after audacious daylight heist
The Bank of France is just 500 meters away from the Louvre
Princess Dianaās brother says he doesnāt like when people say where they were when sister died
Earl Charles Spencer tells Gyles Brandreth he visits Dianaās grave every year
Baby threatened with broken glass during city centre carjacking
A man held a piece of broken glass against the babies head, according to police
Epping Kebatu manhunt latest: Met police take control of search for jailed asylum seeker released in error
Hadush Kebatu was last seen in London after he was mistakenly released from prison on Friday
Why Russians are fighting against Russia: āPutin has not only ruined Ukraine, heās ruined my countryā
Sam Kiley meets Russian volunteers in Ukraineās army near the southern front line who explain why they turned on Vladimir Putin - and how theyāre happy to kill their countrymen
Starmer stands by Jess Phillips as grooming gang survivor threatens to sue minister
Jess Phillips is coming under increasing pressure to resign as safeguarding minister with the grooming gang inquiry in crisis
Meet Lucy Powell, the minister ousted by Starmer who is now his deputy
Lucy Powellās victory is likely to be seen as a call from the Labour membership for a change of direction amid growing unhappiness with Keir Starmerās government
Lucy Powell: Labour left piles pressure on Starmer as sacked critic elected to be his deputy leader
Lucy Powell beats Keir Starmerās preferred candidate Bridget Phillipson in the contest to replace Angela Rayner as deputy leader
Rachel Reeves warned living wage hike will lead to job losses
The chancellor is looking at raising the living wage to at least Ā£12.70 in her Budget
āMy sonās heart was the size of a walnut when he was rushed into surgery at 10 days old ā I was terrifiedā
Eddison Wattsās rare congenital heart defect affects approximately one in every 3,600 births in the UK
The cost of a cup of coffee is spiking in America. Hereās why
Stubbornly high inflation has left consumers uncertain and less willing to splash out on a takeout coffee
Refugee misses chance to apply to bring family to the UK by 13 minutes after visa route closes
Refugees in the UK are unable to reunite with their loved ones after the Home Office paused a lifeline visa scheme in September
Epping manhunt latest: Three police forces search for jailed hotel asylum seeker after mistaken release
Hadush Kebatu was mistakenly released from prison on Friday, weeks after being jailed for sexually assaulting a schoolgirl in Essex
Woman dies after Cape Cod boat fire left her stranded on island with family
Patrick Sullivan, who was also injured in the fire, is awake and breathing without help
Inmateās heart active nearly two minutes after execution, lawyer claims
Byron Black was convicted of shooting and killing his girlfriend and her two daughters in 1988
Russiaās population is shrinking rapidly. Putin is trying to put a stop to that
Putin has created several initiatives to encourage childbirth, such as one-time payments for pregnant teens
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv allies pledge to take Russian oil off market to āchokeā Putinās war machine
Sir Keir Starmer said allies had agreed a āclear plan for the rest of the yearā on supporting Ukraine
Prince Andrew latest: Andrew āin advanced talksā to leave Royal Lodge
The King has long been said to have tried to encourage his younger brother to move out
The true story behind that viral Louvre jewel heist mystery man photo
A passerby, a worker or Inspector Clouseau?
What we know about Epping hotel migrant who was mistakenly freed from prison
Hadush Kebatu was meant to be sent to an immigration detention centre to be deported, but was mistakenly released
Trump reportedly plans to name $300 million ballroom after himself
Officials are reportedly already calling it āThe President Donald J. Trump Ballroomā
Trump could destroy cocaine facilities inside Venezuela as US deploys strike force to Caribbean: report
The worldās largest aircraft carrier is deployed to the region in an escalating military conflict against drug traffickers
The happiness hack especially for times of chaos and anxiousness
In January, Americans feeling āvery satisfiedā with their personal lives hit a new 24-year low
Trump is pushing for a new āgolden fleetā of Navy ships to combat threat from China: report
Navy and senior Trump officials are reported to be in discussions for an ambitious new fleet fitted with powerful long-range missiles
Barger, Varsho, Kirk lead homer barrage as Blue Jays rout Dodgers 11-4 in World Series opener
Addison Barger launched the first pinch-hit grand slam in World Series history, Alejandro Kirk added a two-run homer in a nine-run sixth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays overwhelmed the defending...
Alaska Airlines working to ānormalize operationsā and will bring in outside experts after hundreds of flights canceled in IT outage
More than 49,000 passengers have faced travel disruptions over the past two days, according to the carrier
New butterfly species named in honor of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska who was fatally stabbed riding the Charlotte light rail
The scientist who dedicated the pretty, light-blue colored species to the 23-year-old called it āIrynaās Azureā
Cops swarm and handcuff a student after an AI tool mistook his bag of Doritos for a weapon
āNobody wants this to happen to their child,ā the boyās grandfather told local news
Sales of fitness equipment soar by 15.1% on previous year, figures show
Fitness platform Zwift said it had seen a 65% surge in active users in October compared with August.
DCās longest serving delegate in Congress Eleanor Holmes Norton, 88, scammed out of thousands of dollars: police
Scammers entered the 88-year-old Democratās home and charged more than $4,000 to her credit card
Kentucky high court throws out murder convictions for man serving life in killings of a father and his young daughter
Kevon Lawless was convicted over gunning down Brandon Waddles and his daughter, Trinity Randolph, in front of their home in August 2020
JPMorgan Chase wants out of paying $115M legal tab for convicted fraudsters
JPMorgan Chase wants to stop paying millions in legal fees for two convicted fraudsters
Do not cut cash Isa allowance in the Budget, senior MPs warn Reeves
It is ānot the right timeā to cut the tax-free limit, a senior MP warns
Rent crisis will keep breaking new records without action, Labour warned
Council spending on temporary accommodation has doubled in a decade to Ā£2.8bn, a new report shows
Trump admin is āfunneling $10 billion through the US Navyā to ramp up migrant detention center construction
Construction of the facilities, which could hold up to 10,000 migrants each, could begin as soon as next month
Chancellor declines to rule out income tax hike ā reports
Raising the basic rate of income tax by 1p could raise around Ā£8 billion, but would break a clear manifesto pledge.
Woman under police watch in hospital after nine-year-old girl dies in village
A nine-year-old girl died and two other children were hurt in the village of Islip in Oxfordshire
Trumpās latest Time Magazine cover is a chilling homage to a portrait of a war criminal, report says
The image shows the president with hands clasped leaning over the Resolute Desk in a pose some have suggested is reminiscent of a famous portrait of a notorious war criminal āĀ something Time has denied
Cause of Tennessee military supplier plant explosion could take months to determine
Officials confirmed that the remains of two victims have yet to be identified
Manhunt after Epping hotel migrant who sexually assaulted girl accidentally released from prison
David Lammy ālividā that Hadush Kebatu āis at large tonightā as manhunt launched
Trump Transportation Secretary warns of travel disruption as air controllers set to miss paycheck
Some 13,000 air traffic controllers and approximately 50,000 TSA officers are currently working without pay
Fake weight-loss jabs worth Ā£250,000 seized in first-of-its-kind raid
The seizure in the UK is believed to be the biggest crackdown on the illicit jabs worldwide
Snow expected in UK over weekend with ācoldest days of season so farā
Atlantic winds to bring biting temperatures after Storm Benjamin
Starmer vows Ukraine allies will take Russian oil and gas off market after Trump sanctions
Sir Keir Starmer said the coalition of the willing has agreed on a āclear plan for the rest of the yearā in supporting Kyiv
What sort of Labour deputy leader would Lucy Powell be?
Powell doesnāt want to run the party and is unlikely to be a regular helper in 10 Downing Street, as Sean OāGrady explains
Hegseth sends aircraft carrier in major escalation amid new ādrug boatā strike: āWe will treat you like we treat Al-Qaedaā
Pentagon boss claims boat targeted in latest strike was operated by Tren de Aragua
Letitia James pleads not guilty to fraud charges in case masterminded by Trump: āTool of revengeā
New Yorkās attorney general asks judge to disqualify Trump-picked prosecutor who brought politically charged case
FTSE 100 hits record high after optimistic UK economic reports
For the week, the FTSE 100 rose 3.1%, the FTSE 250 advanced 3.4% and the AIM All-Share went up 0.7%.
Home cleaners are now demanding $100K salaries in the new era of the uber-rich
Many view their job description as having changed from purely cleaning and upkeep, to maintenance and preservation ā more akin to museum curators
US agency acts over reports of Tesla āMad Maxā driver assistance mode
NHTSA earlier this month opened an investigation into 2.9 million Tesla vehicles equipped with its FSD system
One of Trumpās top lawyers endlessly mocked for confusing Declaration of Independence with the Constitution
āWe The People would like to tell you that the framed document in the photo is the Declaration of Independence,ā one social media user quipped
Abolished indefinite jail term is an āembarrassmentā to Britain, prison officers union chief says
Exclusive: The leader of the Prison Officersā Association said some people trapped on āgrossly unjustā IPP sentences should not be in jail
Morning Joe host fears Trump-Canada tirade will plunge World Series into chaos: āAmerican national anthem will likely get booedā
āOur current president is so easily triggered that a TV commercial can change international policy, trade policy, foreign policy,ā anchor Jonathan Lemire complains
āAmazingā Picasso portrait up for auction after going unseen for 80 years
Acquired in 1944, it has never reappeared on the market until now
Trump economic guru Hassett offers blunt advice to federal workers going without paychecks during government shutdown
National Economic Council director Kevin Hassett addressed the crunch on unpaid government workers Friday after news of a spike in inflation
Two high school students detained and āassaultedā by ICE agents when they joined a protest in Chicago, officials say
City and school officials blast federal agents after teens briefly detained during intense clashes in Little Village neighborhood
Government shutdown continues to add to stress on air traffic controllers and disrupt flights
The ongoing government shutdown continues to disrupt flights and put pressure on air traffic controllers who are working without pay
Bari Weiss is eyeing Fox News star Bret Baier and CNNās Anderson Cooper for āCBS Evening Newsā anchor chair
Sources also told The Independent that Weiss has also expressed interest in bringing Andercon Cooper over from CNN to lead the nightly news program.
Key witness removed word āenemyā from evidence over China spy case as spotlight turns on Rishi Sunak
Ex-PM was the only politician to be sent the final draft of witness statement, according to a letter from national security adviser Matt Collins
Company that designed Louvre getaway forklift release advert after multi-million pound heist
Bocker manufacturers boasted their lift can hold āup to 400kg of treasures at 42m per minuteā
Trump team still fuming that protestors got within feet of president at surprise appearance at DC restaurant
Code Pink protesters in September crashed the presidentās unannounced plans to dine at Joeās Seafood
Wagner Group stooges jailed for Russian state āsabotage campaignā on UK warehouse
The warehouse was targeted by the terrorist Wagner Group because it was being used to supply humanitarian aid and StarLink satellite equipment to Ukraine
Croatia reintroduces military conscription as Europe worries about Russia-Ukraine war
Conscription was suspended in 2008 when the country shifted to a volunteer system
A woman found her uncle dead in a chair during a visit to an Arizona retirement home. Cops fear he was there for days
Deputies believe 75-year-old Gerald McClellan had been dead for 3 to 4 days before anyone noticed
Asylum seeker found guilty of stabbing migrant hotel worker to death with screwdriver
The trial heard Majek had been reported to security at the Park Inn hotel in Walsall, where he lived and Rhiannon worked
Killer who murdered two men and dumped their bodies in suitcases on Clifton Suspension Bridge jailed
Yostin Andres Mosquera was filmed dancing and singing in the aftermath of the attack
Israeli man sentenced for illegally selling Greek Cypriot land in breakaway north
The criminal case also underscores the deeply contentious property rights in Cyprus
Emissions from UK residents and businesses fell by 0.5% in 2024, data shows
This was 43.3% below levels in 1990, according to the Office for National Statistics.
Strike dates set in unionās pay dispute with defence company Leonardo
Unite says more than 3000 workers at Leonardo UKās facilities in Scotland and England will walk out.
Next expected to reveal sales momentum despite consumer pressure
The fashion retailer, which runs 899 stores, is set to report on its trading for the past three months on Wednesday October 29.
Could Prince Andrew ever be prosecuted over his links to Jeffrey Epstein?
The Metropolitan Police are āactively lookingā into claims that the royal tried to use his bodyguard to smear his accuser Virginia Giuffre ā as her family urged the force to reopen an inquiry into...
Who is paying for Trumpās ballroom? Amazon, Apple and Google are helping to pay for Trumpās ballroom as donor list revealed
Big Tech giants helping to bankroll presidentās $300m White House project, full list of sponsors reveals
Reform-led council slammed over plan to spend Ā£75,000 on flags
The 164 flags are set to be displayed across 82 locations, costing the Nottinghamshire council Ā£475 each
What does Plaid Cymru stand for?
Plaid Cymruās leader Rhun ap Iorwerth has hailed the by-election result as āreal evidenceā that people are putting their āfaithā in the party
CNN host Christiane Amanpour battling cancer again and urges people to ālisten to their bodiesā
Journalist has spoken about recurrence of ovarian cancer, four years after initial diagnosis
āFrustrated young manā pleads not guilty to sparking deadly Palisades Fire
Jonathan Rinderknecht is accused of sparking one of the most destructive wildfires in California history
Ukraine foiled plans to reconnect Zaporizhzhia plant in time for Putinās birthday
The power plant in Russian-occupied Ukraine was without external power for a month before repairs were made
āI waited months to reunite with my family ā but I missed the chance by 13 minutesā
Refugees in the UK are unable to reunite with their loved ones after the Home Office paused a lifeline visa scheme in September
Nato scrambles fighter jets after Russian incursion into Lithuaniaās airspace
The encroachment comes after several alleged Russian airspace violations in Estonia, Poland, Romania and Denmark
King Charles greets Zelensky with ceremonial welcome at Windsor Castle
The Ukrainian leader received a royal salute before inspecting the troops
Jackie Kennedyās grandson slams Trump for āpouring concreteā all over her garden
Jack Schlossberg slammed the president for seeing the world in āblack and whiteā and urged voters to āstopā Trump at the midterms
How could inheritance tax change at the Budget?
The chancellor is reportedly considering a number of tweaks to inheritance after last yearsā reforms
UK business activity improves as manufacturing returns to growth
The S&P Global flash UK composite purchasing managersā index reported a reading of 51.1 in October, rising from 50.1 in September.
Delayed inflation report expected to show US prices ticked up last month
Fridayās inflation report is likely to show that consumer prices worsened in September for the second straight month as President Donald Trumpās tariffs have lifted the cost of some groceries and...
Tropical Storm Melissa kills three amid warnings of ācatastrophicā flooding
Melissa is set to become a major hurricane by the end of the weekend
Why Russians are shunning coffee ā and what they are replacing it with
Russia is rediscovering its cultural traditions as Western imports fall out of fashion
Bristol suitcase murderer Yostin Mosquera admits possessing indecent images of children ahead of sentencing
Yostin Mosquera has pleaded guilty to three new charges
Steve Bannon says āthere is a planā for Trump to be president in 2028
Former Trump advisor claims winning a third term could be easier than Trumpās previous electoral victories
NatWest earnings soar after 600 roles cut across the business
The banking group has been focused on simplifying its operations
Paedophile singer Ian Watkins died after being stabbed in the neck, inquest told
Disgraced former Lostprophets frontman was serving a 29-year sentence at HMP Wakefield when he died
Trump denies sending supersonic bombers up Venezuela coast despite flight tracking data
Reports suggest the military flew a pair of supersonic, heavy bombers up to the coast of Venezuela on Thursday
New research reveals impact of extreme heat on women and future pregnancy
Being pregnant changes many of the processes that allow the body to stay cool during extreme heat
Trump-Canada live: Furious president terminates trade talks over āfraudulentā Ronald Reagan quote
Trump branded the advert as āFAKEā and said that the Reagan speech had been used āfraudulentlyā
āLittle more than photocallsā: What has Reformās Doge team done since it was set up?
The Elon Musk-inspired cost-cutting team promised big savings after Reformās local election wins in May
Man executed with controversial nitrogen gas calls for change to justice system with last words
Anthony Boyd, 54, was sentenced to death for his role in killing Gregory Huguley in Talladega County
John Curtice says Labour in āsevere troubleā in Wales after humiliating by-election defeat
Plaid Cymru are ānow well placed to provide Wales with its next first ministerā, Sir John said
UK retailers deliver surprise growth as tech sales buoyed by iPhone release
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said the total volume of retail sales is estimated to have risen by 0.5% in September.
Revolution barsā owner launches sale process as turnaround falters
The Revel Collective said sales have been hit by cost-of-living pressures on its younger customer base.
Ukraine reveals āsea babyā drones that could change the war with Russia
The craft are operated remotely from a mobile control center inside a van
Woman wrongly denied Ā£3,800 disability benefit for doing up her bra
Applicant narrowly missed out on entitlement worth thousands due to how she fastened her bra
Four family members of Illinois politician Darren Bailey killed in helicopter crash
Zachary Bailey was piloting the helicopter when it went down, according to reports
Labour humiliation as Plaid Cymru win Welsh parliament by-election in former stronghold: latest
Labour comes third with just 11% of vote in a seat that has long been one of its strongholds
Autistic volunteer āsackedā from Waitrose for asking to be paid gets job offer from rival store
Frances Boyd said her son Tom, 28, had been volunteering twice a week for more than four years at Waitrose
Ukraine-Russia war latest: EU talks to hand Kyiv ā¬140bn in frozen Russian assets break down amid legal fears
Decision on whether to support Ukraine with a huge loan is pushed to December
Trump terminates trade talks with Canada claiming it āfraudulentlyā used ad featuring Ronald Reagan speaking negatively about tariffs
Trump called Canadaās behavior āegregiousā
Garry McRae and ZiZibreeZi: Guiding Investors Through The U.Kās Short-Term Letting Landscape
ZiZibreeZi is a property management company specializing in short-term rentals, offering expert guidance through complex licensing and planning regulations. With its strategic support, ZiZibreeZi...
Doctors remove up to 100 magnets from New Zealand teenās gut
Surgeons call the case āalarmingā due to the difficulty in enforcing the ban on magnets
What to know about Ireland's election as the country votes for a new president
Voters in Ireland are going to the polls to elect one of two women as their new president
Lacking community resilience centers, Houston neighbors opt for solar-powered 'hub homes'
Doris Brownās home in Northeast Houston becomes a refuge for neighbors during power outages thanks to her solar panel and battery system
New York Attorney General Letitia James will make first court appearance in mortgage fraud case
New York Attorney General Letitia James is set to make her first court appearance in a mortgage fraud case
Trump team revises White House āhistoryā with ādrug userā Hunter Biden, Bill embracing Monica and Obama in a turban
The revised White House āMajor Events Timelineā comes as as crews are demolishing the historic East Wing to indulge the president in his $300 million ballroom
Alaska Airlines flights are grounded nationwide for the second time this year over an āIT outageā
Alaska Airlines advised passengers to check their flight status before traveling to the airport
Stephen A Smith claims NBA gambling bust is part of Trumpās ārevengeā and to distract from protests in wild rant
āDonāt be surprised if the WNBA is next on his list,ā Smith said of the president, adding, āThis man is comingā
Trumpās Transportation Secretary ācanāt guaranteeā flights wonāt be delayed or canceled as FAA struggles with staffing amid shutdown
Thousands of flights have been delayed across the U.S. this week and three major airports issued ground stops Thursday
Jack Smith proposes public testimony to combat āmischaracterizationsā of Trump investigation
Republicans in Congress are investigating Smith and have accused him of leading āpolitically motivatedā prosecutions into Donald Trump
Neutrogena makeup remover face wipes recalled in these states over bacteria concerns
More than 1,000 cases of the Neutrogena Makeup Remover Ultra-Soft Cleansing Towelettes have been recalled
Right-wing reporters and a dais full of sycophants: Welcome to Thursday in Trumpās āthank you, sirā White House
Analysis: As Republicans in Congress hope Trump will come to their rescue on a shutdown, the presidentās focus is firmly on his own public image, writes John Bowden
Here are the āincredibleā friends who convinced Trump not to surge troops to San Francisco
The mercurial president said heād received āfour or five callsā with some āvery successful peopleā who persuaded him to give San Francisco a chance
PE teacher banned after falsely claiming to be a former professional footballer
Aaron Smith claimed to have played for Leicester City and West Bromwich Albion
NYC mayoral frontrunner Mamdani condemns āracistā attacks from Cuomo after 9/11 comments: āThis is disgustingā
If elected, Zohran Mamdani would be the first Muslim to serve as mayor of New York City
Grooming gang inquiry āmay not take place till next yearā amid infighting over Jess Phillipsā role
Four women who resigned from the victims liaison panel have called on Jess Phillips to resign - while five survivors on the panel have backed the safeguarding minister
Target to slash 1,000 jobs as retailer deals with stagnant sales: āIt will be difficultā
The job cuts will affect 8 percent of approximately 22,000 corporate employees as the retailer looks to reverse stagnant sales
Rachel Reeves āconsidering breaking Labour manifesto pledge with income tax raidā
Rachel Reeves is reportedly considering raising income tax to help fill an estimated shortfall of between Ā£30bn and Ā£50bn
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Why did the āone in, one outā migrant prefer Britain to France?
As the governmentās flagship small boats policy sinks into farce, Sean OāGrady considers why migrants would risk a dangerous sea crossing twice rather than claim asylum in France
Starmer says youāll never need a digital ID for hospital ā but admits he has no idea how much scheme will cost
The prime minister reiterated on Thursday that digital IDs will only be mandatory when it comes to the right to work
Record-breaking financial losses hit in U.S. climate and weather disasters in first half of 2025
Deadly California wildfires cost more than $60 billion, the most expensive wildfire disaster on record
Louvre thieves captured making slow getaway with French crown jewels in bizarre footage
Police are continuing to search for the gang of thieves who broke into the Parisian museum using chainsaws and stole priceless jewellery
FTSE 100 reaches new high as gold and oil surge
Commodity strength and well received trading updates added up to a record day for stocks and shares.
Hundreds of flights cancelled as 140mph winds hit New Zealand
Schools were closed and power blackouts covered large parts of the country
Woman wrongly denied disability benefit for being able to do up her bra
Applicant narrowly missed out on entitlement worth thousands due to how she fastened her bra
Artificial intelligence can help rebuild trust in politics, David Lammy claims
The use of technology could help streamline the bloated state and improve outcomes, the Deputy Prime Minister said.
Musk calls critics of his $1T salary ācorporate terroristsā and ponders the future of his ārobot armyā in wild earnings call
Worldās richest man lashes out over level of influence heāll have over ārobot armyā he says he is building
Putin has finally pushed Trump too far ā and will pay the price
The US presidentās decision to impose sanctions on Russian oil firms is a move that shows heās losing patience with Putin, writes Keir Giles. But more action will be needed to change the course of the war
Downing Street dismisses calls for MPs to get time to debate Prince Andrew
On Wednesday, Sir Keir Starmer said he would support āproper scrutinyā over Crown Estate arrangements
Kai Trumpās latest Instagram post sheds new light on Trumpās mysterious hand bruising
Latest social media post from presidentās granddaughter hints at problem with skin blemishes earlier than previously thought
Bloody Sunday soldier found not guilty of murders
The former paratrooper was accused of two murders and five attempted murders
Four members of California softball team found dead from drug overdoses inside Fullerton home
Three men and one woman, all reportedly in their late 20s and early 30s, were discovered Tuesday morning by a friend
Growth slows at Holiday Inn owner amid pressure on spending
The company saw shares dip after it flagged weakness in the US in the face of Donald Trumpās tariff overhaul.
Met Police officer caught on camera making āfloridly racistā comments sacked
Pc Philip Neilson was dismissed without notice after a hearing found gross misconduct
Which countries buy Russian oil and what is the financial hit from sanctions?
The Trump administration imposed sanctions after talks at ending the war on Ukraine stalled
Migrant who returned to Britain after āone in, one outā deal being āfast trackedā back to France, Starmer vows
Prime minister said the manās return journey back to UK had been ācompletely pointlessā
Share of low-paid workers in UK hits record low while gender pay gap narrows
Data from the Office for National Statistics also showed that average earnings have risen this year.
Trump latestnews: Trump to demolish entire East Wing of White House to make space for $300M ballroom
President Donald Trump promised that he would ānot interfere with the current buildingā despite the fact that he is currently tearing down the East Wing
Why poor sleep and high blood pressure increase the risk of dementia
There are currently estimated to be 982,000 people with dementia in the UK, but more than a third of people with the condition do not have a diagnosis
Thousands of households have faulty insulation. Hereās how it happened
Britainās flagship home insulation programme has received a damning verdict from the National Audit Office
Will Trumpās new sanctions on Russian oil companies actually work to stop Putin?
New sanctions unveiled just a day after Trump said he would cancel āwastedā meeting with Putin in Budapest
Couple ālocked vulnerable woman in garage for five yearsā and āforced her to eat porridge with dish soapā
The victim lost 50kg and had her bank account and benefits drained during the horrific ordeal in western France
Undocumented truck driver accused in deadly California truck crash illegally crossed the border in 2022: Report
Second recent deadly accident involving undocumented drivers heightens scrutiny on Californiaās licencing practices for commercial drivers
France āmay not intervene to reverse small boats in the Channelā in blow to Starmerās migration plan
France backing away from commitment to turn back small boats in the Channel, according to reports
Scientists fear volcano that was āextinctā for 700,000 years has woken up as gas pressure builds
Researchers say that the Taftan volcanoās summit has risen by 3.5in in a year
Donald Trump has privately admitted Mamdani is āunbeatableā in mayoral race, report says
President is understood to believe there is no path to victory for Andrew Cuomo or Curtis Sliwa as progressive Democrat Zohran Mamdani races ahead in the polls
How protestors are using whistles in their battle against Trumpās ICE agents
Against this heavily militarized force, whistles have become a modest but effective tool to fight back
No 10 denies reports Starmer is preparing to miss 2030 clean energy target
The Prime Minister was said to be considering dropping the goal in order to keep energy bills down.
King Charles and Queen Camilla arrive at Vatican ahead of historic meeting with Pope Leo
State visit to Holy See understood to be deeply significant for monarch personally and will celebrate Papal Jubilee held every 25 years
Belgium demands change in plan to use frozen Russian assets for Ukraine
The European Unionās executive branch has been developing a plan to use Russiaās frozen assets as collateral to drum up funds
Met Police to send drones to respond to 999 calls
Scotland Yard hopes the technology will assist missing person investigations, major incidents and tracking suspects
Fetterman says Kamala Harris ālost the plotā by calling Trump āfascistā as he continues to break with Democrats
Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman accuses his party of doubling down on a losing strategy by using extreme rhetoric to attack the president
Philippine victims of 2021 typhoon seek compensation from Shell
Philippine victims of a 2021 typhoon are seeking compensation from energy giant Shell for damage that they say was intensified by climate change worsened by the oil and gas company's carbon emissions
LSEG sells stake in Post Trade Solutions to global banks
The firms will pay a total of Ā£170 million to invest into the Post Trade Solutions business, which provides risk management services.
Scientists discover new species of flesh-eating dinosaur that once roamed Wales
Imaging technology has allowed scientists to study fossils that are buried deep in the rock or too small to handle
Teenage girl awarded scholarship at British boarding school trapped in Gaza
Exclusive: A gap in the Home Officeās evacuation rules means that high-school students with prestigious scholarships, like teenager Dania Alfaranji, have slipped through the cracks, reports Maira Butt
Murder investigation launched after girl dies in village
Police said the girl, whose age has not been released, died at the property on Tuesday
700,000 benefit cases to be checked for errors after IT bug
An MP called the issue ādamaging and totally unacceptableā
Belgium warns EU partners to share its risk if they want to use frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever insists that his European partners must share the risk of using billions of dollars in frozen Russian assets that are held in his country to help keep...
Lloyds earnings slide by 36% after motor finance hit
The bank reported a pre-tax profit of Ā£1.2 billion between July and September.
Grooming gang victims call for Jess Phillips to resign as probe faces further turmoil
The government said Jess Phillips has the āfull backing of the prime minister and home secretaryā insisting she will stay in post
British man dies surfing during Melbourne storm as friend who tried to help him also drowns
Police believe 36-year-old British national was surfing when his board snapped in high winds
Tropical Storm Melissa expected to strengthen into a ācatastrophicā hurricane
The National Hurricane Center called the forecast extremely uncertain with significant changes possible
Shabana Mahmood says Home Office ānot fit for purposeā after secret report on department emerges
Dossier by ex-adviser Nick Timothy claims āculture of defeatismā let immigration enforcement decline
Unilever reveals stronger than expected sales ahead of ice cream spin-off
Improving consumer demand in North America and increased pricing help boost sales over the third quarter of 2025.
Two supermarkets triumph in annual Christmas food taste test
Some 13 supermarkets entered a combined 185 of their best Christmas products across 17 categories to be judged
Flights cancelled as powerful storm prompts rare red warning in New Zealand
Storm rips roofs from houses and leaves nearly 90,000 homes without power
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump sanctions biggest Russian oil firms after Putin summit cancelled
US president said he has good conversations with his Moscow counterpart but they ājust donāt go anywhereā
Hundreds of Russian troops stranded and starving in ādeath zoneā on Ukraineās Dnipro River
Russian troops have been forced to drink river water as they lie marooned on the Dnipro delta
Prince Andrew latest: MPs āpushing hardā to open inquiry into Royal Lodge rent deal
MPs in the public accounts select committee are reported to be pushing for a full inquiry into Prince Andrewās rent at Royal Lodge in Windsor
A House of Dynamite imagines what would happen if a country came under nuclear attack. What does it get right?
A new Netflix movie depicts a US president with barely quarter of an hour to decide whether a nuclear missile attack is real and how to respond. Defence analyst Francis Tusa considers how Britain...
Suspect accused of killing Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska on Charlotte light rail may face death penalty if convicted
Decarlos Brown Jr. was indicted by a federal grand jury following the fatal train attack on 23-year-old Iryna Zarutska on August 22
Trump now says his ballroom will cost $300M and the entire East Wing of the White House will be demolished to make space
Trump admitted the price of his gold-plated 90,000 square-foot ballroom was likely going to cost $100 million more than the initial price tag
A 12-year-old came home from school to find his mother and her partner had moved house. Theyāre now facing charges
The boyās mother, Erica Renee Sanders, and her partner, Keven Dwayne Adams, were charged with abandoning and endangering a child without intent to return
Go nuclear or āgo hungryā: GOP senators warm to drastic move of killing filibuster as voters suffer and shutdown nears record
Democratsā nuclear option had wide-reaching consequences that ultimately empowered Trump, Eric Garcia writes. If Republicans kill the filibuster to reopen the government, it might permanently...
Trump says deadly strikes on suspected ānarco boatsā are justified since 300,000 Americans were killed by drugs. Heās not even close
Critics have pointed out that Trumpās math on the number of drug deaths in the U.S. doesnāt add up
Republicans are mad about Trump importing Argentine beef, but they donāt want to grill him just yet
The top beef-producing states voted for Trump but his plan to import more beef could hurt cattle ranchers in them
Trump flooding San Francisco with border agents in āimmigration surge operationā: report
More than 100 federal agents, including those from US Customs and Border Protection, are expected to mass outside the city in the next 24 hours
Met police to use remotely launched drones to bolster emergency response efforts
A new trial will see the drones provide crucial intelligence to officers on the ground and in a central control room
Reversing two-child benefit cap could lift 630,000 children out of poverty
Scrapping the two-child benefit cap would be among the most cost-effective ways to reduce child poverty, the Institute for Fiscal Studies has said
New King Charles 5p coins enter circulation for very first time
Millions of 5p coins will go into circulation featuring the official portrait of King Charles
M&S and Morrisons triumph in annual supermarket Christmas food taste test
M&S was ranked the best in six out of the Good Food testās 17 categories, including joint best turkey crown, best gammon and best Christmas pudding.
āThe culture must changeā: Police leadership facing major review after series of scandals
Former home secretary Lord David Blunkett will chair the āmost significant review of police leadership for a generationā
How dogs can help us learn about human ageing
Scientists find clues in kidneys and gut of pets that may eventually slow process in humans
Amazon accused of denying workplace accommodations for pregnant and disabled staff
New Jersey claims the firm routinely denies reasonable requests like time off or lifting limits
California National Guard to support food banks due to expected food assistance delays
California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he will deploy the National Guard to support food banks because of expected delays to federal food assistance amid the government shutdown
ICE director promises more deportation arrests in NYC after agents raided Canal Street vendors
Todd Lyons, acting ICE director, warned the city to brace for more arrests
Treasury sanctions Russiaās two largest oil companies after summit plans aborted
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the tough new measures against Moscow after White House scrapped plans for talks with Putin
Family rescued after being stranded on remote Massachusetts island for a day after their boat caught fire
A marine radio that washed up on the remote island led to the familyās rescue
Journalist files suit against Melania Trump saying she is stopping him from asking questions about her and Epstein
Michael Wolff hit back with his own suit after Melaniaās attorneys threatened him with legal action amounting to over $1 billion in damages
Eric Trump posts AI video of crowd in White House holding up his book to promote his memoir
The video appeared to use artificial intelligence powered by Grok to depict a crowd in a room where Eric Trump hosted a book tour event this week
Trump administration live updates: US expands ānarcoā boat strikes to Pacific as at least 34 killed in war-like campaign
Trump administration news today: The latest updates as the government shutdown becomes second longest in US history
Louvre CCTV failings blamed for $102 million jewelry heist
Louvre's director Laurence des Cars informed senators that she had tendered her resignation following the incident
Bank watchdog boss says āplenty to worry aboutā including AI bubble risk
Sam Woods also told City bosses and top bankers that potential US banking reforms would be āhighly riskyā.
Russia bombards Ukraine - but Putin still tries to salvage Budapest summit with Trump
Volodymyr Zelensky says attacks show Russia is not serious about diplomacy
Why is a by-election for the Welsh Senedd so important for the UK?
Voters in Caerphilly go to the polls on Thursday in a contest that points the way for Wales ā and possibly the whole of Britain at the next general election, writes John Rentoul
More than 30 people killed by US strikes on ānarcoā boats as Trump launches first attack in Pacific waters
At least 34 killed in war-like campaign over mounting questions about legal justification and evidence
Council U-turn after woman issued Ā£150 fine for pouring coffee down drain in London street
Burcu Yesilyurt called the fine āquite unfairā
Second Disney guest dies in a week, less than a mile from where superfan took her own life
No signs of foul play, authorities said
Amazon āplans to replace more than half a million workers with robots,ā report says
Company rejects claims it will slash hiring over next decade, despite automation drive
Trumpās āelection integrityā chief claimed president has future powers to declare voting emergency
Heather Honeyās statements follow presidentās aggressive effort to radically reshape elections before 2026
Critics fear Putin is ācynically usingā Melania Trump as she pleads with Russia to return kidnapped Ukrainian children
The first lady has been engaging in āback channelā talks over Ukrainian children whoāve been kidnapped by Russian forces
Schools placed on lockdown after report of suspected gunman
Sussex Police advised schools in Bognor Regis to go into lockdown
Bird flu is back with a vengeance ā and itās coming for your Thanksgiving turkey
The nationās turkey flock has shrunk to its smallest size in 40 years, raising wholesale prices before the holiday season
Passenger fumes at āabsolutely ridiculousā decision to turn JetBlue flight around because of ādisruptiveā man: āHe was soberā
A witness seated near the so-called ādisruptiveā JetBlue passenger said the flight attendant overreacted when the man simply asked to change seats
ICE raids NYCās Canal Street vendors following complaint from MAGA influencer: āCheck this corner outā
Hundreds of angry New Yorkers clashed with federal agents as they carried out an anti-immigration operation on the cityās famed Canal Street
Soft inflation data encourages hopes of pre-Christmas rates cut
Rate sensitive housebuilders were buoyant with Persimmon up 6.3%, Barratt Redrow up 5.1% and Berkeley Group up 3.8%.
Walmart will stop hiring foreign H-1B visa workers after Trump hikes the fee to $100,000
In 2024, Walmart sponsored approximately 2,900 H-1B visa beneficiaries
Louvre heist timeline: How thieves stole ā¬88m of jewellery in under eight minutes
Thieves spent only four minutes inside the Paris museum ā but managed to steal over $100 million worth of crown jewels
Father of autistic boy, 2, faces homicide charges for ādriving into floodwaters leading to childās drowningā
Padilla-Aguileraās son was missing for over a day before his body was eventually found in a river
GOP candidate Jake Lang says he thinks Proud Boys should be sent to hunt immigrants
Jake Lang, a former Jan 6 defendant hoping to unseat Florida Republican Sen. Ashley Moody, says he believes neo-fascist group should be ādeputizedā to help with mass deportation push
Trump news live: Newsom says president is āendangering livesā as government shutdown enters day 22 with no end in sight
Nearly 42 million Americans rely on the food assistance program
Grooming gang inquiry plunged into fresh chaos as frontrunner to chair probe pulls out
Jim Gamble, a former police officer, has taken his name out of the running, it is understood
DC residents should brace for the National Guard to be in the city until summer 2026, military official says
Interim commanding general of the DC National Guard asked military officials to prepare their team for winter as they anticipate staying longer
Sonya Massey trial live: Opening statements begin in case of ex-Illinois deputy who killed a Black woman in her own home
Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old single mother of two teenagers, called emergency responders on July 6 2024 over a suspected prowler at her property in Springfield
Karoline Leavitt blames Democrats being ājealousā for outrage over White House demolition for Trumpās ballroom
āHeās the builder-in-chief,ā the White House Press Secretary said of the president while defending his new ballroom project
Why Trump and Putinās latest summit has collapsed ā and what it means for peace in Ukraine
US President Donald Trump said that a meeting between the two leaders would be a āwaste of timeā as Moscow digs in on its red lines
Disney fighting in court to keep food test results under wraps in wrongful death lawsuit
Legal documents alleged that Disney even tried to keep the restaurantās menu secret in the court battle
Superyacht chef dies after falling into French Riviera harbour on night out
Flinn Sessions was just 22 when he fell into the harbour after drinking with fellow crew
Family seeks Ā£180,000 tutor for one-year-old child to help him become āan English gentlemanā
Parents hope immersion in a ācomprehensive British cultural environmentā will help prepare their son for Eton or Harrow
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Former Trump adviser lambastes presidentās demand for $230 million from the DOJ: āThis is taxpayer dollarsā
āDoes he deserve $230 million of taxpayer dollars? I don't think anyone would say so,ā David Urban said on Tuesday night.
Tropical Storm Melissa track: Storm expected to strengthen into hurricane as forecasters warn of ācatastrophic impactsā
The National Hurricane Center called the forecast extremely uncertain with significant changes possible
Bryan Kohbergerās lawyers refuse to pay latest victim compensation claim and say families already got enough from GoFundMe
Kohberger jailed for life after murdering four University of Idaho students
Melania Trump used as āwindow dressingā in memecoin scam that caused millions in losses, lawsuit claims
First ladyās image exploited āto sell legitimacy to unsuspecting investors,ā new legal filing argues
Trump seeks cap on refugee admissions at only 7,500 people ā nearly all could be white South Africans
Administration officials are considering plans to drastically slash the number of refugees allowed in the country
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Lyft offers riders cash back on future journeys in latest effort to win over customers from Uber
Lyft says frequent riders could earn over $450 in yearly value with the $100 auto-refill option
California gubernatorial candidate calls for a āgender neutralā Olympics in 2028
āTransgender female athletes are women athletes, and they should be able to compete,ā California gubernatorial candidate Betty Yee has said
Virginia Giuffreās memoir is a harrowing account of a lifetime of suffering
Virginia Giuffreās posthumous memoir details how she became ensnared in Epsteinās web of abuse - and how she fled
The security threats that reveal how the Louvre heist was pulled off
Carmen JordĆ” Sanz says there is one thing that the recent episode at the Louvre teaches us
Asylum seeker sent back to France under Starmerās flagship āone in, one outā scheme returns to Britain in small boat
It is understood the man is currently being held at an immigration detention centre and the Home Office is looking to expedite his case for removal
Hundreds of Russian troops stranded and starving in ādeath zoneā on Ukraineās Dnipro river
Russian troops have been forced to drink river water as they lie marooned on the Dnipro delta
Teenage boy who killed Harvey Willgoose during school lunch break named in court
Mohammed Umar Khan stabbed Harvey Willgoose in the heart in front of horrified children
Keir Starmer backs call for Prince Andrew to be hauled in front of MPs to give evidence
When the prime minister was asked whether Prince Andrew should give evidence to a select committee inquiry, he said: āI certainly support thatā
This seat taken? Group accused of stealing over 1,000 restaurant chairs
Spanish police have arrested seven people after 1,100 chairs went missing from bars
Putin directs drills of Russian nuclear forces as his summit with Trump is put on hold
Russian President Vladimir Putin has directed drills of the countryās strategic nuclear forces that featured practice missile launches
Even Republicans are alarmed at Trumpās moves to pay the military as federal government shutdown becomes second longest in history
One Republican says that the president is not respecting the legal process by rediverting the funds
Universities warn Starmer: Evacuate Gaza scholarship students now or they will lose their place
Exclusive: Senior leaders at several top UK universities have written to the PM to warn that a failure to evacuate students by Sunday will see them miss out
Heineken reveals UK bucking trend of global beer sales
Heineken has reported that beer sales are on a global downturn ā apart from in the UK
Baby Pās mother recalled to prison over failing to disclose online relationship, parole board told
Tracey Connelly was similarly recalled to prison in 2015 for developing inappropriate relationships
Right-wing podcast stars including Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens in line for Golden Globes award
Megyn Kelly, Ben Shapiro, and Theo Von among other nominees for inaugural āBest Podcastā gong
Firms in England set for Ā£1bn business rates hike next year
Inflation data means that the overall business rates yield on companies across England is expected to rise by 3.8% in April next year.
Baroness Casey hauled in to save grooming gangs inquiry after four survivors quit, Starmer announces at PMQs
It comes as four survivors quit the probe citing concerns
Australian charged with stealing Labubu dolls worth more than Ā£4,000
At least 43 Labubu dolls worth Ā£4390 were seized in police search operation
Downing Streetās top civil servant āon brink of being oustedā
The latest speculation around Chris Wormaldās position comes after the departure of a string of senior government officials over the last year
Survey reveals what Britons really think about daylight savings
Almost three in five people believe the twice-yearly clock change should be scrapped
Bay Area woman sexually assaulted and tortured for a week by man she met on Facebook, police say
Woman was drugged and forced to prostitute herself under threat of further violence, court hears
Trump faces mounting legal battle over National Guard deployments across US
President Donald Trumpās efforts to deploy the military in Chicago, Portland and other Democratic-led cities have brought an array of court challenges
Jaguar Land Rover cyber attack the costliest in UK history
About 5,000 businesses across the country have been hit by the fallout
Christian music star who was born without arms arrested on child porn charges
Sheptock was arrested while he was ministering at a nearby womenās prison
Teacher banned from classroom after telling pupil āimagine this was your mumā in lesson about honour killings
Former head of sixth form will be unable to teach in any school or childrenās home across England
Superyacht chef drowned after falling into water on night out drinking
Flinn Sessions was just 22 when he died
Evri and Yodel at bottom of delivery firm customer satisfaction survey ā Ofcom
Amazon and FedEx jointly took the top spot in the regulatorās survey.
āHotGirlsForCuomoā website leads to list of allegations against Cuomo after influencer failed to buy domain
Site intended to support independent candidate for New York City mayor redirected after conservative activist behind it is beaten in race to acquire address
UK weather map: Where Storm Benjamin is set to bring 75mph winds and heavy rain this week
Met Office issues three yellow weather warnings as heavy downpours and strong gales to lash across UK
Companies switching to used EVs for car fleets
Many businesses are leasing used EVs as a solution to the steep depreciation of new cars.
Lidl profits more than triple as shoppers switch from rival supermarkets
On Wednesday, Lidl GB revealed that sales jumped by 7.9% to Ā£11.7 billion for the year to February 28, compared with a year earlier.
Where has inflation gone up and down? Air fares, food prices and more
Inflation has finally eased for many everyday groceries ā but some essentials have still gone up in price
What will happen to the stolen Louvre jewels? Here are two likely scenarios
The spectacular heist of jewellery has many people wondering what might happen to the items that were stolen from the museum
Eight million Universal Credit claimants set for inflation-busting income boost
The average claimants will receive nearly Ā£400 more a year ā but economists warn it comes at the āwrong timeā
Strict post-Brexit rules for British tourists travelling to EU set to come into force
The UK government has warned travellers to ābe prepared to wait during busy timesā when the scheme starts
āWhy are you gay?ā: Elon Muskās homophobic slur escalates feud with Trump cabinet member
The SpaceX boss posted a series of posts on X in response to remarks made by Sean Duffy about the timeline for getting humans back to the moon
Ban on family reunion has left refugees in grave danger, home secretary warned
Refugees will struggle to integrate in the UK if they are barred from being reunited with partners and children, report warns
Barclays earnings dip after raising car finance compensation bill to Ā£325m
The banking group made a pre-tax profit of Ā£2.1 billion for the third quarter, between July and September, down 7% on the prior year.
Sarkozy under extra police protection in prison after inmate threatens to kill him to āavenge Gaddafiā
The dramatic development came after the former President spent a āfrighteningā first night at La SantĆ© jail in Paris
George Santos continues apology tour amid reports New York may seek to throw him back in prison after Trump pardon
Former Republican congressman recounts horrified reaction to prison life as Nassau County district attorney hints she could pursue fresh charges against him
Pop star turned militant on the run for 12 years finally appears in court
Fadel Shaker appeared in court in Beirut after 12 years on the run
TikTok star Richard LA is hit by bullet during ICE operation in LA that also left Marshal injured
Richard LA was shot after he allegedly rammed his vehicle into cars being used by ICE agents, who were trying to arrest him
Unibet operator fined Ā£10 million for social responsibility failures
The Gambling Commission also identified āsignificantā failures in Platinum Gaming Limitedās procedures.
The Louvre's crown jewel heist is now a race against time for authorities ā and the brazen thieves
Experts say France's royal jewels may be gone forever after a daring heist at the Louvre
Pay boost for half a million workers as real living wage to rise
Workers on the voluntary rate of pay are set for a boost of up to Ā£5,000
Pinto BalsemĆ£o, ex-Portugal leader and media tycoon, dies at 88
Francisco Pinto BalsemĆ£o, a former prime minister of Portugal in a turbulent post-coup period who withdrew from front-line politics and created a national media empire, has died
Backlash as Greek government seeks to ban protests at iconic monument
The amendment by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis would allow visitors but would ban protests
Australian prime minister dismisses Trumpās remarks to ambassador as ābanterā
Anthony Albanese publicly backs ambassador Kevin Rudd and says exchange with US president āwasnāt a significant momentā
Eurostar to operate double-decker trains in the UK for the first time
The new trains will have 20 per cent more seats, a lower floor and be 16cm taller
UK inflation ā live: Relief for Reeves ahead of Budget as inflation rate unexpectedly sticks at 3.8%
Economic news plus latest business, stock market and personal finance updates from Wednesday
Ukraine-Russia war live: Trump explains why he is cancelling āwastedā Putin meeting
US and Russian leaders were reported to be meeting in Budapest this week to discuss Ukraine
Driver arrested after vehicle slams into White House security gate
President Donald Trump was inside the White House at the time of the incident
Ukraine hits Russian chemical plant with British Storm Shadow missiles
Russian facility hit by Storm Shadow āproduces gunpowder, explosives and rocket fuel components used in ammunition and missiles employed by the enemy to shell the territory of Ukraineā
All the biggest Trump-Epstein revelations from Virginia Giuffreās posthumous memoir
āI can make a case for either suicide or murder,ā she wrote of Epsteinās 2019 death
Cracker Barrel CEO explains failed logo redesign which prompted MAGA backlash and a massive drop in customers
Cracker Barrel changed its logo back after the new one was called āwokeā and āboringā by prominent MAGA figures
South Carolina man accused of keeping four vulnerable adults in his basement and using their money now charged with murder
Donnie Birchfield Jr. has been charged with the murder of 49-year-old Shirley Arnsdorff
HBO Max is increasing all of its subscription prices. Hereās how much more youāll have to pay each month
The price hikes come after Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav said he thinks HBO Max is āunderpricedā
Why being āskinny-fatā could be just as risky as being overweight
Visceral fat, which wraps around internal organs, and hepatic fat stored in the liver increase the risk of heart disease
ICE and other federal agents raid NYCās Canal Street vendors following complaint from MAGA influencer: āCheck this corner outā
Hundreds of angry New Yorkers clashed with federal agents as they carried out an anti-immigration operation on the cityās famed Canal Street
While they smear āNo Kingsā rallies, Trump and his GOP canāt escape their own āNaziā problem
Paul Ingrassiaās withdrawal over his alleged āNaziā admission is a sign that the ability of Trump and the GOP to dictate a narrative in Washington is weakening once again, writes John Bowden
Trump Office of Special Counsel nominee accused of admitting āNazi streakā withdraws amid GOP backlash
Paul Ingrassia was tapped by Trump to lead the independent agency that investigates federal whistleblower complaints and discrimination allegations
Trump administration claims to be on pace to blow past deportation records with 500,000 already removed from US
The government says that its efforts have caused more than 2 million people to leave the country through deportations and voluntary self-removals
Police praise family for turning over suspect accused of plotting mass shooting at Atlanta airport: āThey saved livesā
Billy Joe Cagle, 49, faces state and federal charges after being arrested at the worldās busiest airport
Rachel Reeves āplots tax raid on solicitors and GPs in crackdown on UKās wealthyā
Chancellor to crack down on loophole under which partners do not pay employer national insurance
City gives iPads to 911 supercallers to prevent them bombarding emergency services
The pilot program aims to decrease government spending on emergency room trips and connect people to rapid care virtually
Arizona sues to force House Speaker Mike Johnson to swear in new rep - and likely trigger the release of the Epstein files
Mike Johnson has refused to swear in Democratic Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva, who holds the final signature required to trigger a vote to release the Epstein files
Trump administrationās strikes against Venezuela amount to āextrajudicial executionsā, UN experts say
President Donald Trump has ordered attacks on at least seven suspected drug vessels in the Caribbean in recent months
āThis is sickā: Conservative pundit faces backlash after posting cartoon about Mamdani riffing on 9/11 tragedy
āJesus Christ, this is sick. I lost my friend in the North Tower on 9/11,ā one person commented on Larry Elderās social media post
British troops sent to Israel to monitor Gaza ceasefire
UK defence secretary John Healey said a two-star British army officer would become deputy commander of a US-backed civil-military stabilisation force
āIām 43, blind and stuck living in a lockdown with my parentsā
David Brookmyre, who is blind, has waited 18 months for rehabilitation to give him the confidence to go out and about in society
JCB ābacks Britainā with Ā£100m factory investment despite tax and tariff fears
Spending would be going towards modern manufacturing facilities at the companyās main UK factory in Staffordshire.
Gambling ads featuring Lewis Hamilton and Chelsea badge banned
Adverts for two gambling firms, Kwiff and Betway, were banned after a complaint was lodged to the Advertising Standards Authority
150 aerospace jobs safeguarded in deal between UK, Sweden and Thailand
It follows a two-year campaign involving close collaboration between the three nations.
āWhy are you gay?ā: Musk appears to cross a line in SpaceX tantrum at Trump Transportation Secretary
The SpaceX boss posted a series of posts on X in response to remarks made by Sean Duffy about the timeline for getting humans back to the moon
Trump says heād be glad to talk to Schumer and Democrats ā but only after they agree to key shutdown demand
āHe owns this shutdown,ā one Democrat says.
Bernie Sanders stands by Maine oysterman taking on Susan Collins despite āracistā posts and ātroublingā tattoo
The anti-establishment ex-Marine earned plaudits from some Democrats. Now his comments risk their chances of defeating incumbent Republican senator
āItās patheticā: Trumpās ICE recruitment drive is stalling as new recruits canāt pass basic fitness test, report says
Critics have warned that lowered hiring standards and slashed training times will lead to an explosion of abuses by immigration officers
How could Prince Andrew be formally stripped of his titles?
The disgraced royal has pledged to end the use of Duke of York but pressure is growing to have his sinecures removed by law. Sean OāGrady explains how that might happen
Which is the safest city in America? NYC suburb ranks in the top 5
Yonkers, a city about 15 miles north of Manhattan, made the cut
Senior judge reveals AI could make court decisions āin minutesā
Artificial intelligence decided a case that would take years in just āa couple of minutes,ā the senior judge said
Cancelling the Putin-Trump Budapest summit ends the fantasy the US president can deliver peace in Ukraine
Sam Kiley in Dnipro, Ukraine, welcomes the collapse of the Budapest summit and argues that to give peace a chance Kyiv must be able to better make war
Trump has spent 700 percent more on deadly weapons for ICE this year - but agency still claims they canāt afford bodycams
Immigration agency spent more than $70 million in the first nine months of the year on small arms and ordnance as it ramped up its crackdown on undocumented migrants, data reveals
Brexit has made UK economy and productivity āweakerā than thought, says Reeves
The expected downgrade of the OBRās previous assumptions is likely to make filling a black hole in her Budget even harder.
FTSE 100 holds firm amid hefty gold miner losses
Experts said the drop was a sign of āhealthy price actionā.
Real risk of famine in Somalia due to aid cuts, warns minister: āWe donāt know where support will come fromā
Exclusive: The number of people in āfood emergencyā has tripled over the course of the year in Somaliaās South West State, with the the stateās humanitarian minister predicting a āfood...
One dead and 10 injured after āmini-tornadoā topples three cranes in Paris suburb
Officials said the rare weather event struck in the Val dāOise area with a āsudden and rare intensityā
Trump DOJ pick is DOA after āNaziā and āMLKā hate texts are revealed ahead of Senate hearing this week, Thune signals
Paul Ingrassia, 30, allegedly described himself as having a āNazi streakā in text messages that may have sunk his nomination for special counsel
Miami woman who entrusted dog to Rover sitter shocked to find petās cremated remains when she returned from vacation
Eilyn Jimenez suspects her dog was cremated to cover up evidence of her cause of death, she told a local media outlet
Franceās Culture Minister gives fresh update on brazen Louvre heist
France's Culture Minister has responded to criticism of the Louvre's security after the dramatic heist
Police apologise to family of woman found dead at convicted sex offenderās home
The IOPC found a number of failings in Somerset and Avon Policeās investigations into Kelly Faiersā death in 2023
Major Afghan data breach investigated by ICO āin a few unrecorded meetings and a handshakeā, MP says
Top secret information ābandied about like confettiā during catastrophic Ministry of Defence leak, MP claims
Former police chief charged with fraud over military service claims
Nick Adderley is accused of making the false claims while applying to work for the police, the CPS said
Democrat posts video of poop on Mike Johnsonās head after speaker downplayed Trumpās clip bombing protesters with feces
Speaker has defended the presidentās use of social media to troll Democrats with offensive videos
Weather balloon blamed for causing planeās windshield crack at 36,000 feet and forcing emergency landing
One X user described the front of the plane as looking as though it had been āsand blastedā after the alleged collision
Wegovy: New weight loss drug hurdle as US states move to cut coverage
At least four states are trying to slash weight loss drug coverage
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Woman fatally shoots armed man who groped and attacked customers inside beauty store, police say
The man who was fatally shot allegedly had a knife and became verbally aggressive when employees asked him to leave Pink Beauty Supply
Wave of anti-science bills pushed by Kennedy allies hits statehouses, endangering health protections
More than 420 anti-science bills attacking longstanding public health protections ā vaccines, milk safety and fluoride ā have been introduced in statehouses across the U.S. this year
Trump-appointed prosecutor contacted reporter via Signal to complain about coverage - then tried to claim it was all āoff the recordā
āYou're not a journalist so it's weird saying that but just letting you know,ā Halligan wrote
UK inflation expected to jump to 21-month high of 4%
Economists predict higher motor fuel and airfare prices would have helped drive inflation to 4% in September.
Target shopper gets $11.3 million in lawsuit after falling in store parking lot during holidays and breaking four bones
She fell while holding her child and walking through the parking lot during the holiday season
Brexit had bigger impact on Britainās economy than critics predicted, Reeves says
Brexit āneedlesslyā added costs to UK businesses, Rachel Reeves said, arguing ministers are now āunashamedly rebuilding our relations with the European Unionā
Bank should take concerns over private finance āvery seriouslyā, says Bailey
The Governor of the central bank also confirmed that the Bank is planning to run a āstress testā with private equity and credit firms.
Inside Royal Lodge: Prince Andrewās 30-room mansion
There is pressure for transparency over the terms of Andrewās residence after he was stripped of his Duke of York title
Pardoned Jan 6 rioter accused of threatening to kill Democrat leader Hakeem Jeffries at NYC event
Christopher Moynihan faces a felony charge of making a terroristic threat
Prince Andrew latest: Andrew told to leave public life for ever after embarrassing royal family
Virginia Giuffre book makes 88 references to Kingās brother as scandal develops, prompting royal family to believe āaction neededā
Gavin Plumb: Man who plotted to kidnap, rape and murder Holly Willoughby loses appeal against prison sentence
Security guard Gavin Plumb was jailed last year over plan to kidnap, rape and murder TV presenter Holly Willoughby
āI do have a Nazi streakā: Trump DOJ nominee accused of sending vile texts as he goes to Senate for Special Counsel role
One of the Republicans in the group chat said that Paul Ingrassia belonged in the Nazi paramilitary group known as the UbergruppenfĆ¼hrer
Viral images of White House demolition spark edict to Treasury staffers next door after critics shred Trump ballroom work as āgrotesqueā
Treasury employees were told in email that they could āpotentially reveal sensitive items, including security featuresā by snapping photos and sharing them online
November 2025 payment dates for benefits and pensions plus cost of living support
All the essential cost of living information you need in November
Boris Johnson left in āhomicidal moodā over Covid exam results saga
Boris Johnson said closing schools during the pandemic was a ānightmareā scenario
āCouldnāt run a bath, let alone a councilā: Readers slam Reform after Kent council chaos
Our community say the turmoil engulfing Reformās Kent County Council ā where four councillors were suspended after a leaked video of leader Linden Kemkaran berating colleagues ā offers a stark...
UK elderly population at record high as life expectancy for men continues to increase
Men made up 24.0 per cent of those aged 90 and over in 2004 ā but by 2024 this had climbed to 33.7 per cent
Stealth inheritance tax rises lead to record Ā£4.4bn take for Treasury
The boost to the governmentās coffers is in part due to frozen thresholds which have remained in place for years
Virginia Giuffre accuses her father of abuse and of taking Epstein hush money in new memoir
Late campaigner alleges in Nobodyās Girl that she was abused long before being groomed by the billionaire pedophile, a claim denied by her father
Karine Jean-Pierre tells Colbert her book is a āroad mapā to navigating away from the two-party system
The former White House press secretary accused the Democrats of having āno fightā as she appeared on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Rachel Reeves axes āarbitrary rulesā costing firms Ā£6 billion ahead of Budget
The Chancellor detailed plans to scrap paperwork for businesses as she looks to fill a black hole in the stateās finances.
UK braces for 75mph winds and heavy rain after Met Office issues weather warning
The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for wind and rain for large parts of the UK on Thursday
Two more arrested over prison killing of paedophile Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins
Ian Watkins died after reports he was attacked with a knife at HMP Wakefield on 11 October
Rishi Sunak bags new role with The Sunday Times
The former prime minister will engage in a āweekly conversation with readersā
The naked body of a woman was found in Arizona desert in 1989. Now 36 years later cops have found her two missing baby girls
A cold case detective working in Arizona made the miraculous discovery after tracing the womanās cousin
LA-bound flight turns back after pilots incorrectly believed passengers were trying to gain access to the cockpit
The airline chaos follows a government shutdown which has caused a shortage in airline traffic controllers
Lisbon funicular trams ordered to stay closed after crash report reveals failings
A preliminary safety report has revealed a number of failings that led to the deadly crash
Rising star Tory MP under fire over ādeport legal migrantsā comment
Katie Lam drew cross-party criticism after suggesting large numbers of people with legal status in Britain should āgo homeā
Students vote to oust Oxford Union president-elect after Charlie Kirk comments
Thousands of members were eligible to take part in the no-confidence vote
Thames Water delays challenging watchdogās ruling on bills amid rescue plan
The UKās biggest water firm said it had agreed with Ofwat to defer the case until further notice.
From the Elysee Palace to a prison cell: The scandal-ridden life of Nicolas Sarkozy
The man known as the āhyper-presidentā remains an influential figure in France, despite being plagued by legal troubles and allegations of corruption. Peter Popham looks at how the fiery...
Timeline of Prince Andrew scandals: From Queenās favourite to Epstein allegations
Late monarchās middle child has seen his reputation damaged over his friendship with paedophile Jeffrey Epstein and a car crash BBC interview
The problem with Englandās compulsory reading test for 13-year-olds
Year 8 students will soon be required to take a reading test so that āeveryone can thriveā ā but not everyone is convinced
Nicolas Sarkozy shares last kiss with Carla Bruni as he leaves home to begin five-year prison sentence
Sarkozy is the first former French leader to be jailed since the Second World War
Former Satanist Bartolo Longo among seven new saints created by Pope Leo
The Pope announced Bartolo Longo and six other saints including a ādoctor of the poorā and a layman killed for advocating monogamous marriage
Interagency group targets Trumpās ādeep stateā foes with federal power
They want to āroot outā individuals they claim have misused government power against Trump
Trump tells Australian ambassador to his face: āI donāt like you eitherā
In an earlier interview that resurfaced in 2024 when he was confirmed as ambassador, Rudd had called Trump āa village idiotā and ānot a leading intellectual forceā
Unilever says ice cream spin-off delayed by US government shutdown
The company stressed it is still āconfidentā of launching the demerger later this year despite the delay.
George Santos appears on Fox News days after Trump pardon: āI owe the American people an apologyā
Republican expelled from Congress for lying about his personal history offers mea culpa
Bernie Sanders gives credit to Trump for acknowledging that the āsystem is brokenā
Sanders said that Trump is āmaking it worseā despite the fact that he realises that the system is broken
UK Government borrowing surges to highest September figure in five years
Public sector net borrowing rose to Ā£20.2 billion last month, Ā£1.6 billion higher than the same month last year.
Woman wins right to work from home every day in landmark case
Australiaās Fair Work Commission said there was no reasonable ground to refuse the remote working request
The UK locations of all 68 Pizza Hut restaurants set to close
Pizza Hut is also set to shut 11 delivery locations
Rare migratory bird spotted in part of Scotland for first time
The RSPB has recorded a surge in sightings of the species across Scotland
Man who sent āSo I raped youā message is finally sentenced for campus assault
Ian Cleary, got a masterās degree and worked for Tesla before moving overseas
Business news live - Government borrowing in September hits highest level since Covid
Stock market news plus latest business and personal finance updates from Tuesday
Former NatWest executive David Lindberg appointed HSBC UK boss
Mr Lindberg, who was NatWestās chief executive of retail banking until earlier this year, will take up the role on December 8.
Dozens of Pizza Hut restaurants to shut as company behind venues enters administration
Closure of 68 venues could result in job losses despite rescue deal being agreed to
Trumpās wrecking crew starts East Wing demolition for White House ballroom
Workers began ripping into the White House facade on Monday
Prince Andrew latest: Buckingham Palace āhas grave concernā over latest Giuffre allegations
Virginia Giuffre book makes 88 references to Kingās brother as scandal develops, prompting royal family to believe āaction neededā
Fox News host Jesse Watters slams āNo Kingsā protesters after admitting his mom was one of them
āSometimes I think I was adopted,ā complained the right-wing anchor on āThe Fiveā on Monday
Ukraine-Russia war live: Trump ādoesnāt think Kyiv will winā after demanding Zelensky cede land to Putin
Donald Trump expects Ukraine to surrender territory in any peace agreement
No charges for mom whose daughter fell overboard on Disney cruise while posing for photos: āMerely accidentalā
The girlās dad jumped 49 feet off the Disney Dream ship in June to save his daughter
Man killed by falling tree branch, pedestrian blown into traffic as storm lashes parts of New Zealand
A man was struck and killed by a tree branch in Wellington as dangerous winds and heavy rain buffeted parts of the country
Memoir by Prince Andrew's and Epstein's accuser reignites a scandal that long dogged UK royals
Britainās royal family is once again under intense scrutiny as a memoir by one of Prince Andrew and Jeffery Epsteinās most prominent accusers, Virginia Giuffre, hits bookstores
Prince Andrew has paid no rent on Royal Lodge for more than 20 years
Prince Andrew signed a deal to lease Royal Lodge in Windsor in 2003
Whereās the beef? āHamburglarsā duo arrested and accused of stealing 300 pounds of sausage and hamburger meat
The suspects were charged with burglary and theft after stealing hundreds of pounds of meat and other goods from a community help center, police say
Trade talks about āhard yardsā rather than photo opportunities, says Starmer
The Prime Minister spoke to a group of Scottish journalists in Downing Street on Monday.
Former FBI Director James Comey wants his case thrown out over āvindictive prosecutionā fueled by Trumpās āpersonal spiteā
āThe government has singled out Mr. Comey for prosecution because of his protected speech and because of President Trumpās personal animus,ā Comeyās lawyers wrote
Trumpās wrecking crew starts East Wing demolition for White House ballroom: āMore damage than the British did in 1814ā
Workers began ripping into the White House facade on Monday
North Carolina GOP begins redrawing map to secure another House seat for Trump
Democrats need to gain just three more seats to seize control of the House
Report reveals the safety failings that led to fatal Lisbon funicular crash
The failure of a steel cable and other maintenance flaws contributed to the crash on Wednesday, September 3, an official preliminary report said
Half of young adults now choosing āno and lowā alcohol drinks, study says
Some 49 per cent of young adults now choose āno and lowā alcohol to moderate their drinking
Maccabi Tel Aviv will decline any tickets offered to fans for Aston Villa match
The Israeli club said in a statement that a ātoxic atmosphereā had put the safety of fans wanting to attend āvery much in doubtā
āThatās insane!ā Ex press secretary struggles to answer why Biden called Harris to complain before her debate with Trump
Jean-Pierre says she ānever sawā a president in decline and wasnāt even with him before disastrous June debate with Trump
ICE scrambles to hire healthcare workers for facilities as deaths and lawsuits rise
The agency is seeking doctors, nurses, and pharmacists as unprecedented numbers of people swept up in Donald Trumpās āmass deportationā drive
āTragedy avertedā: Man arrested with semi-automatic weapon at Atlanta airport after threatening to āshoot it upā, police say
Atlantaās Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport is the busiest in the world, with more than 108 million passengers in 2024, according to one estimate
Overcrowding putting vulnerable inmates at risk at prison with highest number of suicides
āInadequateā support is leaving prisoners at risk after 16 self-inflicted deaths in three years at HMP Leeds, inspector warns
Crown Estate eyes expansion of Harwell science hub after acquiring land
The 221-acre site sits next to the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus in Oxfordshire.
Call for new investment around rail stations to boost housing and growth
The Railway Industry Association cited the area around Londonās Kingās Cross and St Pancras stations as an example of what can happen.
Rachel Reeves to lay out plans to scrap paperwork for thousands of UK firms
The Chancellor is set to launch a fresh ācrackdown on needless form-fillingā at the Regional Investment Summit in Birmingham on Tuesday.
Border official defends use of ICEās aggressive tactics in Chicago
The official reassured the judge that every Border Patrol agent ānow has a body-worn cameraā
Hulu saw its rate of cancellations double after Kimmel was pulled from the air: report
Kimmelās short suspension in September caused a wave of public outcry, which included boycotts of Disneyās streaming services
Karoline Leavitt shares wild text exchange with reporter that ended in āyour momā response
Leavitt has brushed off reporters or their questions when defending the administration
Trump cleared to send National Guard into Portland after appeals court ruling
Trump has attempted to send out-of-state National Guard troops into cities to quell protests and protect federal law enforcement
Ukraine mapped: The crucial Ukraine region Trump says should be ācut upā between Zelensky and Putin
The Donetsk and Luhansk provinces in the Donbas region form the industrial heartland of Ukraine
Houston residents protest as crews remove rainbow crosswalks from city street
āWe are wasting time on a distraction and a vilification of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans people,ā one protester told local news
Resources āwill not be determining factorā in whether Maccabi Tel Aviv fans can attend Aston Villa game, Nandy says
The government is working alongside West Midlands Police and Birmingham City Council to "consider all the options available", the Culture Secretary said
Trump back to feuding with Zelensky over Ukraine ā even as he tries to hold together his fragile Middle East āpeaceā deal
Trump has seen a reversal of fortune in foreign affairs, Eric Garcia writes. It turns out, Putin, Zelensky, Hamas and Netanyahu are not the Senate and House Republicans
Jeffrey Epstein paid Virginia Giuffre $200 and said she was āa keeperā after massage and sexual abuse, new memoir says
Virginia Giuffre said Jeffrey Epstein teased her about her childhood trauma and asked her inappropriate questions during their first meeting, according to her posthumous book Nobodyās Girl
We must turn Labour around, deputy leadership frontrunner Lucy Powell warns Keir Starmer as she demands he restore whip to welfare rebels
Exclusive: Frontrunner for deputy leadership takes aim at PM over āmis-steps and mistakesā, saying she was sacked for opposing cuts and that the party must reconnect with lost voters - but not by...
Louvre museum robbery: French police unlikely to recover jewels even if robbers are caught
At least four French museums have been robbed in the last two months
Inspiration for the Louvre heist? Hours before Paris attack, thieves tunnel into California jewelry store make off with diamonds and cash
Nearly half a million dollars worth of gold and diamonds were stolen in elaborate heist
Supreme Court to review law used to convict Hunter Biden after Trump administration request
Justices will consider an appeal by the Justice Department against a lower court's decision in a Texas case involving Ali Hemani
Newborn baby abandoned on subway stairs in NYCās Penn Station during morning rush hour
The infant was discovered during rush hour in the Midtown Manhattan station
All the major revelations from Virginia Giuffreās memoir as Prince Andrew mentioned 88 times in shocking new book Nobodyās Girl
Virginia Giuffre claims Prince Andrew had sex with her on three separate occasions in the posthumous memoirs, called Nobodyās Girl
Hamas releases another dead hostage to Israel after Trump warns militants to ābehave or be eradicatedā
Trump warned the Palestinian militants to ābe niceā as US envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner landed in Tel Aviv to salvage a fragile ceasefire
Prince Andrewās lease agreement for Royal Lodge released after calls for transparency on 75-year deal
Prince Andrew signed a deal to lease Royal Lodge in Windsor in 2003
Woman loses life savings and husbandās insurance after falling for scammer impersonating feds: āI couldnāt believe it happenedā
Since 2020, there has been a fourfold increase in over-60s losing at least $100,000 to scams involving impersonations of businesses or the government
Johnson labels Trump āmost effective to ever use social mediaā over AI video where president drops poop bombs on Americans
House speaker says Trump was employing āsatireā when he posted a meme of himself wearing a crown and dumping a payload of apparent feces on protesters at the āNo Kingsā rally
Fox News continues cozying up to the Trumps as top star Laura Ingraham joins board of Don Jrās business venture
Laura Ingrahamās business deal with the presidentās son comes months after she was named to the board of trustees of the Kennedy Center.
Trump forced to board Air Force One using small stairs after āhunting standā found with line of sight to plane
The alternative entrance to the aircraft extends into the belly of Air Force One, instead of the 18-foot staircase that attaches to the planeās upper door ā which is traditionally used by the...
Orionid meteor shower peaks: Best time to see shooting stars light up night sky
The best time to watch a meteor shower is typically after midnight, or in the early pre-dawn hours
Met Police to stop investigating non-crime hate incidents after Graham Linehan āanti-transā probe dropped
It follows the decision by police to take no further action against the āFather Tedā creator
Government shutdown imperils dozens of Head Start preschool programs
Head Start programs that serve more than 58,000 of the nationās neediest preschoolers are facing a cutoff of federal funding at the end of the month because of the government shutdown
Official defends use of tear gas in Chicago and says agents on immigration sweeps have cameras
A official says U.S. border agents assigned to immigration enforcement in the Chicago area have been given body cameras
Over 2,000 flights delayed across US as FAA deals with staffing shortage amid shutdown
A total of 2,041 flights within, into, or out of America had been affected as of Monday morning, according to flight-tracking site FlightAware
Graham Linehan says police taking no further action over āanti-transā posts after his Heathrow arrest
The Free Speech Union says it will sue the Met Police for wrongful arrest
Dramatic moment thieves break into display cases during brazen heist at Parisā Le Louvre art museum
The robbers targeted the Apollon gallery and were able to flee on motorbikes with priceless jewels
Rise of āmiddle-class foragersā prompts warning on safety and sustainability
Wildlife Trust warns foragers not to remove āhugely importantā sources of food for animals
Russia inflicts terror on Ukrainian soil while Trump toys with Zelensky over giving up land
Donald Trump suggests Ukraine should give up Donetsk province or risk being ādestroyedā by Vladimir Putin. He is wrong. Russia is making brutal, but only incremental, advances at an immense cost,...
FTSE 100 climbs as US-China trade fears recede
Joshua Mahony, chief market analyst at Scope Markets, said fears around the US-China trade spat have abated for the time being.
Public āmust knowā how Prince Andrew can be evicted from Royal Lodge, says former minister
Prince Andrew lives at Royal Lodge with his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson
Noem accused of posting fake video of Black men threatening ICE agents
Department of Homeland Security has become known for controversial posting under Kristi Noem, typically mixing memes with aggressive posturing against undocumented migrants
Dozens of Pizza Hut restaurants to shut as chain enters administration
Closure of 68 venues could result in job losses despite rescue deal being agreed to
Trump asked Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre to babysit in first encounter at Mar-a-Lago, memoir reveals
Forthcoming book āNobodyās Girlā details her abuse at the hands of Jeffrey Epstein
Troy Mile: Missing diabetic camper found alive after 9 days in surviving in the Australian bush
Troy Milne was lost the Gippsland region for more than a week, until he found a way to get the attention of rescue teams
Prince Andrewās legal team tried to hire internet trolls to hassle me, Virginia Giuffre claims in bombshell memoir
The new allegations, which claim the prince and his team tried to ācase doubt on her credibilityā appear in a harrowing account of her life, published tomorrow
B&M shares plunge as finance chief quits over āembarrassingā accounting error
The discount retailer said the issue has been resolved but will have a financial impact
NHL team forced to apologize for āoffensiveā pro-ICE message displayed during Hispanic heritage night game
The offending message appeared on the scoreboard for the San Jose Sharks during a game against Pittsburgh Penguins
Get up to $51 from Amazon by joining the $2.5 billion settlement. Hereās how
FTC called settlement affecting Prime users āhistoricā
Iraq says some US military advisers will stay due to IS threat in Syria
Iraqās prime minister says a small group of U.S. military advisers will stay in the country to coordinate with U.S. forces in neighboring Syria against the Islamic State group
Nationās nuclear weapon watchdog gutted to just 400 workers from nearly 2,000 as Trump shutdown layoffs hit agency
National Nuclear Security Administration is tasked with safeguarding U.S.ās nuclear stockpile. āThese are not employees that you want to go home,ā one congressman said
Nigeria police fire tear gas and arrest dozens as protesters demand release of separatist leader
Demonstrations for the release of a separatist leader in Nigeriaās capital city turned violent on Monday as police fired tear gas and arrested dozens of protesters
Bible sales see massive jump after Charlie Kirkās assassination
Sales of the Christian holy book increased by 36 percent in September, compared with the same month last year
Montana train crash: Rail conductor hit and killed by train in Columbus
Emergency response officials weren't sure what led up to the manās death
āHereās a script for the bathroomā: US government nuclear physicist arrested on child sex charges
Exclusive details: After his arrest for propositioning a 16-year-old, top government nuclear physicist Andrew Worrall, 56, is no longer employed at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, a spokeswoman...
What the Louvre thieves are likely to do with the āpricelessā jewels
The objects taken were Franceās royal jewels, formerly belonging to the Empress EugĆ©nie, Napoleon IIIās wife and arts patron
Harley Pearce death: Son of England legend Stuart Pearce killed in tractor crash
Pearce family pay tribute to cherished āson and devoted brotherā after fatal collision
Pope Leo āstill coming to grips with enormity of church abuseā
Leo has met with survivors of sexual abuse by clergy for the first time as pope
Operation Inflation: How Portlandās āAntifa frogā became a No Kings protest mascot
The protests on Saturday were attended by 7 million people, with thousands of costumes being spotted in the crowds
South American country swings to right, ending 20 years of socialist rule
Bolivia has elected centrist senator Rodrigo Paz as its new president
How the Louvreās other famous heist became part of art history
The jewellery heist at the Louvre on Sunday is only the latest in a series of thefts
SlimFast UK and Europe snapped up by Supreme for Ā£20.1m
Glanbia has sold off the meal replacement powders business amid pressure on the brand from the rapid growth of weight loss drugs.
āTongue cancer made it hard to speak and eat - but new smart jab treatment changed my lifeā
Head and neck cancer is the sixth most common cancer worldwide, with around 12,800 new cases each year in the UK alone
Australia protests after Chinese fighter jet releases āunsafeā flares near its aircraft in South China Sea
Australia lodges diplomatic protest after Chinese fighter jet releases flares near Australian surveillance aircraft
Stark plea for UK not to cut aid funding to fight biggest killer infections
Polling finds two-thirds of Brits believe the UK should increase or maintain its support for the Global Fund in battle against HIV, TB and Malaria
āWe are McGood at investigating McCrimeā: Sheriff gives joke-filled statement after shooting over McDonaldās drive-thru wait time
Grady Judd said the McDonaldās worker involved was āMcScaredā after the shooting in Florida
Jesus Montero death: New York Yankees pay tribute after former MLB star dies in motorcycle crash aged 35
JesĆŗs Montero died from severe injuries from a motorcycle crash
Forget Trumpās third term ā the president posted a meme threatening to rule into 2048
Donald Trump jokes he could hang onto power ā4EVAā in latest video mocking Democrats
Prize draw firm Winvia Entertainment plans to float in London
The company, which is majority owned by billionaire Teddy Sagi, said it plans to raise around Ā£40 million through a listing on the AIM.
Gucci owner Kering to sell beauty unit to LāOreal in Ā£3.5bn deal
Luxury fragrance brand House of Creed will become part of the LāOreal Luxe division under the deal.
Ex-NFL star āMuscle Hamsterā Doug Martin dies aged 36 āwhile in police custodyā
Running back, who starred for Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Oakland Raiders, passed away on Saturday, his family said in a statement
Vanceās motorcade hit by shell during live fire demonstration despite Newsom warning
Newsom has demanded that the Trump administration apologizes for allowing live ordinance to be detonated over an interstate
Four Reform UK councillors suspended after leaked video of chaotic council meeting
It comes after a video was leaked of a chaotic Kent council meeting over the weekend
B&M cuts profit targets again after Ā£7m accounting error
The discount retail firmās finance chief also said he plans to step down from the business in a surprise update on Monday.
Change the rules so King can strip Prince Andrew of his dukedom, MP says
The York Central MP said the monarch should be given the power to permanently strip royals of their titles
Why Penguin bars can no longer be described as āchocolateā
Cocoa prices have soared as farmers Ivory Coast continue to struggle without fair markets
Plus500 revenues dip after subdued quarter for financial markets
It said profits were nevertheless stronger and maintained its targets for the financial year.
Virginia Giuffre thought she might ādie a sex slaveā at hands of Epstein, memoir reveals
Epstein victimās posthumous memoir due to be published this week
British troops āgiven powers to shoot down drones near basesā
The British government will consider extending the powers to other important sites, like airports
Everything that was stolen in the daring Louvre heist
Interior minister Laurent Nunez says thieves got away with ājewels that have genuine heritage value and are, in fact, pricelessā
Suspect arrested after head and torso discovered in trash outside Brooklyn apartment
Christopher Moss, 38, arrested and charged with concealment of a human corpse
Trump suggests US will buy Argentinian beef to bring down prices for American consumers
President Donald Trump says the United States could purchase Argentinian beef in an attempt to bring down prices for American consumers
FBI investigating āsuspiciousā hunting stand with sightline to Trumpās Air Force One landing zone
Secret Service discovered suspicious tree stand before Trumpās arrival in Florida for the weekend
Womenās urinals to be at more UK events after Ā£1m funding boost
The urinals are 2.7 times faster to use than conventional portable toilets
Consumer belt-tightening takes toll on UK firms, report reveals
The report found warnings among listed retailers hit their highest level for nearly two years and more than half cited falling consumer confidence.
Gen Zs quitting banking jobs for āentrepreneurial experiencesā, bosses say
Nearly half of financial services leaders report an increase in Gen Z employees leaving their organisation over the past year, according to a survey.
Holidays will cost more if taxes are hiked in Budget, say travel bosses
Rachel Reeves has acknowledged she is looking at potential tax rises and spending cuts in her Budget on November 26.
New qualification to be rolled out alongside A-levels in overhaul of education system
Vocational education has been āan afterthought for too longā, the education secretary says
Millions stung by scams with online shopping the top trap ā Citizens Advice
The charity has urged consumers to be cautious when taking advantage of shopping deals ahead of Black Friday and Christmas.
Piers Morgan hints at potential run for prime minister: āItās time to get toughā
The presenter says a lot of people feel ābetrayed by successive governmentsā
Trump mulls invoking the Insurrection Act and signals heāll send troops to San Francisco
President blames Democratic leaders for resisting crime-fighting efforts as he continues to target cities for federal takeovers
Trump names his new special envoy to Iraq ā a MAGA influencer who ran a chain of marijuana dispensaries
Savaya was dinged by Detroit leaders for aggressive billboards advertising āCome get it. Free weed.ā
Police hunting Halloween mask-wearing trio seen on doorbell camera making terrifying threats to householders
The three people in Halloween costumes threatened to kill the people inside: āIt's not even a joke gone wrongā
Marco Rubio betrayed drug gang informants to seal El Salvador prison deal, report says
Trump administration allegedly agreed to abandon confidential informants protected by US government in an effort to ink CECOT deal
How the cracks are beginning to show in Nigel Farageās Reform UK
Reform UK appears to have an impregnable lead in the polls, but political editor David Maddox highlights how the cracks are beginning to show in the councils the party runs and the ongoing policy vacuum
Only 15 reporters remain in Pentagon after press pledge prompted walkouts. This is who they are
A handful of reporters from pro-Trump outlets signed the policy, as well as freelancers from foreign-based publications and obscure independent websites.
Nigel Farage appoints right-wing anti-abortion theologian as Reform senior adviser
Professor James Orr is understood to be close to JD Vance and influential in Donald Trumpās administration with his right-wing views on abortion and immigration
Trump says he expects Putin to keep some Ukrainian land in latest U-turn: āI mean, heās won certain propertyā
U.S. president indicates that he still believes Russia-Ukraine peace is on the table, but not without territorial concessions
One dead and 13 injured, including a toddler, after driver crashes into childās birthday party
The suspect initially fled from the scene but has since turned himself in, police said
Human remains discovered during search for missing Philadelphia woman Kada Scott
Remains found in shallow grave near abandoned school close to where police have been searching for 23-year-old
The most famous art heists in history, from the Mona Lisa to a golden toilet
The Louvre, where jewellery was stolen on Sunday, has a long history of thefts
Louvre jewellery heist: How masked gang raided museum and snatched āpricelessā jewels in broad daylight
The Mayor of Paris said the robbery was āa shockā that resembled the plot of the mystery thriller Lupin
Ukrainian drones strike major Russian gas plant as Trump says Kyiv may have to trade land for peace
Ukrainian drones have struck a major gas processing plant in southern Russia, causing a fire
āMultiple victimsā in shooting at Oklahoma State University after late-night party
At least one student was injured, police say
Nearly 300,000 disadvantaged young children set to miss out on free meals
Exclusive: Experts warns Labourās free school meal expansion will skip over a key cohort of disadvantaged children
Disgraced George Santos lashes out at prison staff who ādehumanizedā him in first statement since Trump pardon
Following his release, the former Republican congressman vowed to focus on āprison reform and accountability, ensuring that those in power uphold the dignity and humanity of every person in their careā
Trump calls Colombian president a ādrug dealerā and threatens US payments after Petro accused US of āmurderā
U.S. president adds Colombia to list of South American countries where heās threatening war
āNothing has changed since Brexit ā weāve been sold down the river,ā say Britainās exasperated fishermen
Martin Gilbert regularly works 14 hours a day to make a living, while competing with large EU vessels that destroy his gear
Police looking into whether Prince Andrew enlisted officer to dig up dirt on accuser Giuffre
London police are investigating whether Prince Andrew asked a police officer to find damaging information on Virginia Giuffre, who accused him of sexual assault
Tory energy chief declines to say when Net Zero pledge might be met
The Tories have scrapped their pledge to met Net Zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Miliband says āwe must never have no go zonesā for Jews and Israelis in the UK amid Aston Villa row
The energy secretary has intervened amid the continuing row over West Midlands Police banning Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from attending the Europa League match at Villa Park
Pope Leo makes beloved ādoctor of the poorā Venezuelaās first saint
JosƩ Gregorio HernƔndez is revered by millions for his dedication to impoverished communities
Louvre museum in Paris closed after robbery, says French minister
The museum has been closed until further notice, authorities said
South Carolina inmate Stephen Bryant, who taunted police with message in victimās blood, to be executed
Stephen Bryant wrote ācatch me if u canā on the wall
āMy ADHD left me deep in debt with my bills piling up ā I couldnāt afford to live anymoreā
Lucy Rogers believes that people with ADHD need more support to help manage their finances responsibly
Prince Andrew āgaggedā Virginia Giuffre to stop her tarnishing the Queenās platinum jubilee, memoir says
Prince Andrew required Virginia Giuffre sign a one-year gag order to avoid tarnishing his motherās platinum jubilee
Prince Andrew āasked Met Police bodyguard to dig up dirt on Virginia Giuffreā
Leaked emails show that Andrew sent highly confidential details of his sexual abuse accuser to Queen Elizabeth's deputy press secretary
China accuses US of cyberattack on national time center
China has accused the U.S. National Security Agency of cyberattacks on its national time center
Inflation expected to jump to highest since January last year
Economists have predicted that Consumer Prices Index inflation will have hit 4% in September.
āNo Kingsā protests pass in festival atmosphere as an estimated 7 million across US rally against Trumpās āauthoritarianismā
āHey hey! Ho ho! Donald Trump has got to go!ā protesters across the country chanted
āItās a Yes, King marchā: SNLās Trump chats with teen podcasters to ramble about war and George Santos with Sabrina Carpenter
SNL lampoons presidentās decision to commute the prison sentence of disgraced congressman
Trump posts AI video of himself flying KING TRUMP jet and bombing protesters with brown liquid
The presidentās video comes after weeks of Republican complaints about violent political rhetoric on the left
Ex-Proud Boys leader and Jan 6 convict Enrique Tarrio attends āNo Kingsā rally in Miami
Miamiās second āNo Kingsā protest drew an estimated 4,000 attendees
Newsom lashes out at Trump for Marines live fire exercise over major highway
California governor blasts military event as an āabsurd show of forceā during No Kings protests
UK Government unveils plan to ātrain up next generation of clean energy workersā
At the same time, the Scottish Government said it would fund, alongside Westminster, an Ā£18 million fund to help workers transition from fossil fuels.
Trump to repatriate two survivors of strike on alleged ādrugs subā destroyed in Caribbean
Repatriation marks first time US has publicly acknowledged any survivors of military strikes in the region
Kristi Noem gets luxury $172M jets she had asked for prompting questions over where the funding is coming from
It remains unclear where the funding for the jets came from
Best signs and costumes from the nationwide āNo Kingsā protests condemning the Trump administration
Demonstrators showed up in droves to protests across the country ā and sported their best First Amendment styles
Brexit impact on UK economy will be negative for foreseeable future, Bailey warns
The Bank of England governor, speaking at the G30 International Banking Seminar, highlighted a decline in the UKās potential growth rate.
Police launch investigation after bar worker, 19, found dead in Manchester flat
Manchester police released three people on bail who were arrested in connection with drug supply
Developing Rosebank oil field āpure climate vandalismā, Scottish Green insists
Co-leader Gillian Mackay used her speech to the Scottish Green Party conference to hit out at plans to develop the oil field.
āNo Kingsā protests live updates: Anti-Trump rallies kick off in UK, Spain, Germany and Sweden before millions set to march in US
The president insisted he was ānot a kingā on Friday, one day before demonstrators in 2,500 locations across the country protest his administration
Jewish film festival postponed after cinemas ārefuse to host eventsā
Some venues were worried something might happen to endanger their staff, organisers say
Prince Andrew: Timeline of all the royalās scandals as he surrenders Duke of York title
Prince Andrew has seen his reputation damaged over his friendship with paedophile Jeffrey Epstein
Putin wants Farage to win to divide Europe, says Lammy
The deputy prime minister has given a hard-hitting speech warning of the threat posed by āinternational populist right networkā in the UK, Europe and around the world
Unions warn Reeves they could abandon Labour if she āpanders to the rightā with more welfare cuts
Exclusive: FBU general secretary Steve Wright has warned that there is growing pressure on unions to disaffiliate from Labour ending political donations
Trump's immigration crackdown threatens America's job market and ability to recruit foreign talent
President Donald Trumpās sweeping crackdown on immigration is throwing foreigners out of work and shaking the American economy and job market
Ukraine cannot win against Russia, warns top British army chief
Field Marshal Lord Richards tells The Independentās Sam Kiley that Ukraine has been given false hope by its Western allies and cannot triumph against Russia unless Nato forces join fight
Shutdown impact: What it means for workers, federal programs and the economy
The federal government shutdown is approaching the second longest on record and there's no end in sight
Why the 90s is tasting pretty darned good in this economy: How nostalgia and Americansā pocketbooks are bringing brands like Chi-Chiās back from the dead
Nineties TV reboots and retro retail trends are booming ā and now restaurant chains at latching on to the nostalgia wave
Prince Andrew gives up all titles including Duke of York after King Charles discussion: Live updates
In a statement released by Buckingham Palace, Prince Andrew said he has decided to āstand back from public lifeā
One scandal too many forces UK monarchy to sideline Prince Andrew
Prince Andrew has been banished from the royal whirl after emails emerged this week showing that he had remained in contact with the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein longer than he...
Investigation launched after budget airline jet almost dives into ocean moments after takeoff
A pull-up warning message was triggered after the plane leaving Catania airport flew dangerously close to the sea
Government spends Ā£115,000 on āinfluencer marketingā in less than a year
Minister said cash supported āmultiple campaignsā, but Tories say it āmakes a mockeryā of spending pledges
Arizonans warned against licking toxic toads that have appeared after heavy rainfall
The National Park Service issued a similar warning in 2022 about the deadly risks of licking toxic Sonoran Desert toads
With one in five new cars bought through Motability, has this scheme to help the disabled gone too far?
Motability is now the largest fleet car operator in Europe and costs the taxpayer Ā£2.8bn. Peter Stanfordās mother benefited from the tax-break scheme in the 1980s and it changed her life ā but, he...
Convenience store worker bought a lotto ticket on her way to break. It ended with her much richer
āThis is really going to come in handy,ā Nora Huntley of Polkton, North Carolina, said of jackpot
Navy holding two prisoners who survived US strike on alleged drug sub in Caribbean: report
The detention of survivors could pose legal and intelligence challenges for the Trump administration
Prince Andrew gives up all titles including Duke of York after discussion with King Charles: Live updates
In a statement released by Buckingham Palace, Prince Andrew said he has decided to āstand back from public lifeā
Pennsylvania teen dies from bacterial meningitis months before graduation
Ryan Duffy, 18, was remembered as āan amazing young manā who loved board games and the Philadelphia Eagles
MTG names her one positive to come from the shutdown: the end to ātaxpayer-funded weather modificationā that isnāt really happening
Federal officials have said U.S. government is not involved in large-scale outdoor weather modification experiments
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Influencer nearly became āelephant foodā after jumping into animal enclosure at Pittsburgh Zoo
Pittsburgh police told The Independent Friday that 19-year-old Noah Thomas of Austintown, Ohio, is not yet in custody following the alleged zoo incident
All the royal titles Prince Andrew has given up
Prince Andrew has dropped his last remaining roles and titles amid a scandal that has lasted a decade
Trump insists āIām no Kingā as thousands of āNo Kingsā protests set to take place across the country
āThey're referring to me as a king. I'm not a king,ā Trump said ahead of Saturdayās marches
White Houseās Karoline Leavitt and Stephen Cheung say āYour momā when asked who suggested Hungary for Putin-Trump meeting
Trump said he will meet with the Kremlin leader in Budapest to discuss an end to the war in Ukraine
Trump releases ārogueā ex-congressman George Santos from seven-year prison sentence
The president seemed to suggest Santos being a Republican was a key reason for the commutation
Otters and beavers among rare wildlife āat serious riskā from planning reforms
As part of the proposed plans, developers could pay a levy for their impacts on nature
A 78-year-old man called 911 to tell Oregon cops he fell into a hole. They still canāt find him
Detective Shannon Wilde said itās been difficult to find Thomas Weightman, given the remote and rough terrain
With no takers yet, White House sets meeting with colleges still weighing an agreement with Trump
Five remaining universities have been weighing an offer from President Donald Trump to sign a ācompactā for higher education
British line of succession: Who is next heir to the throne
Who is next in line for the British throne?
Virginia Giuffreās family celebrates after Prince Andrew drops royal titles over alleged Epstein ties
Prince Andrew announced on Friday he would cease using his royal titles as the ācontinued accusations about me distract from the work of His Majesty and the royal familyā
Georgia baby found in trash bag after fatherās false kidnapping claim
Clayton County Detective told reporters Friday that officers never believed the fatherās story
Migrant arrested after posting on TikTok offering a $10K bounty for ICE agents
The alleged threat on the platform called for ten men who āarenāt afraid to dieā and offered ā10K for each ICE agentā
Trump falsely claims no other US president has ever solved a war
The presidentās comments came as he welcomed Volodymyr Zelensky to the White House
Zelensky offers to make drones deal with Trump for Tomahawk missiles
Donald Trumpās meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky began markedly differently to the one in February ā but Trump was reluctant to publicly commit to sending Kyiv coveted long-range weapons
King Charles forces disgraced Prince Andrew to give up Duke of York title
Andrew to step back from royal duties after Virginia Giuffre sex abuse scandal and Chinese spy revelations
Home Office was told last week that Maccabi Tel Aviv fans could face ban for Aston Villa match, police say
Sir Keir Starmer will do āeverything in his powerā to overturn the controversial ban, according to his spokesperson
Moscow proposes 70-mile tunnel linking the US and Russia ā built by Elon Musk
Kirill Dmitriev suggested the undersea tunnel could be built for less than $8bn by Elon Muskās Boring Company
Stocks tumble amid US banking fears
The FTSE 100 index closed down 81.52 points, or 0.9%, at 9,354.57.
Czech fishermen gather to catch fish destined for traditional Christmas meal
Carp is not just a delicacy but an indispensable centrepiece of their festive celebrations
Putinās mini-coup in the White House has beaten Zelensky to the punch with Trump
Putin sneaked in a call to the White House before Zelensky arrived in the US, turning Trump back to his side after the president drifted towards democracy. World affairs editor Sam Kiley in...
UK stock markets tumble and banks impacted amid concerns over US credit
Barclays, with its substantial US operations, saw its stock fall by over 6 per cent
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump to meet Zelensky at White House after missile warning from Putin
Talks to be held in Oval Office today after Trump said he would meet Putin in Hungary
Political deadlock and spending on dual crises leaves French finances in disarray
France is a major industrial power, the worldās seventh-largest economy
The tasty snack that you can eat before bed to ease inflammation
Pistachios are a powerhouse of nutrients such as fibre, polyphenols and proteins, which all help boost gut health
Prince Andrew āmet China spymaster at least three timesā
Duk of York allegedly met senior CCP figure three times in both London and Beijing
RFK Jr uses platform during Trump event to go on rant about teenagerās sperm
Health secretary again warns of declining fertility rate and claims teens less fertile than men approaching 70
Bionca Ellis convicted of killing 3-year-old Julian Wood as he sat in grocery cart outside store
The woman ambushed the toddler and his mom after they walked out of the store
Asos shares knocked amid dispute over German import duties
The issue relates to customs declarations on Asos shipments crossing the German border over several years.
Police name first shoplifters to wear electronic tag under new scheme
Sussex Police says the scheme is intended to ātackle repeat offendersā
At least three dead in apartment explosion in Romaniaās capital city
The cause of the fatal explosion was not immediately clear
Police search after Picasso painting disappears on way to exhibition
After discovering the painting was missing, the foundation filed a complaint with Spain's national police
Palestine Action legal challenge over groupās terror ban allowed to go ahead
The Court of Appeal ruled Palestine Actionās co-founder can proceed with a High Court challenge against the government
How I (nearly) became a Chinese intelligence asset
Finding yourself a close friend of the Beijing spying machine is a lot easier than you might think, writes Jonathan Margolis, especially if, like him, youāve made 27 trips to the country as a...
RMT warns of pay dispute at Network Rail
Workers have suffered years of below-inflation wage rises, says the union.
Aston Villa-Maccabi ban latest: Tel Aviv club chief questions player safety after Israeli fans barred
No 10 has said discussions āhappening at paceā and promises update on decision today
Laurence Fox granted retrial in libel case over social media āracistā claim
The Court of Appeal dismissed the actorās bid to overturn the finding that he had libelled two people by calling them āpaedophilesā
Bolton is expected to surrender after indictment over his handling of classified information
John Bolton is expected to surrender to authorities and make his first court appearance
Martin Lewis explains how to secure up to Ā£400 financial boost before Christmas
There are currently seven banks offering bonuses to new customers
The by-election that could reveal Reform and Labourās political future
When voters in Caerphilly go to the polls later this month, it will be about far more than one seat in the Senedd
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Neo-Nazis jailed for plotting attacks on British mosques and synagogues
The judge said the trioās ideology was ālaid bareā in a 374-page dossier of internet activity put before the jury
Multiple Republican congressional offices have received American flags with embedded āoptical illusionā swastikas: report
The news comes just days after a Young Republicanās group chat rife with homophobic and racist slurs was leaked
Museum makes appeal to Taylor Swift after fans flock to see āOpheliaā painting
A German museum has seen hundreds of additional visitors due to a scene in Swiftās new video
The violent Amsterdam football riot that led police to fear clashes at Aston Villa-Maccabi Tel Aviv match
Keir Starmer has criticised the ban and said āwe will not tolerate antisemitism on our streetsā
What is the āBlue Slipā that Trump claims is stopping his nominations from getting through?
Procedure dating back to early 20th century is frustrating the presidentās ability to appoint judges and U.S. attorneys
Bank of Englandās top economist calls for āmore cautiousā interest rate cuts
Huw Pill, chief economist at the Bank, said in a speech in London that he āwould expect further cutsā in the coming year.
UK stock markets tumble as investors āspookedā by US banking issues
Shares in big global banks like Barclays and Standard Chartered were down by more than 5% on Friday morning.
Hackers take control of airport PA system to shout anti-Trump and anti-Israel messages prompting federal investigation
Display screens in Canada were also hacked to feature messages about the war between Israel and Gaza
Labour launches digital veteran card ā hereās how it works
New initiative could serve as a ācase studyā for digital IDs, minister says
UK faces wet weekend as Met Office issues rain weather warning for Northern Ireland
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for rain in Northern Ireland on Sunday
CrossCountry staff strike suspended
Action planned for November will still go ahead, union chiefs said.
UK authorities seek to reverse decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from Villa game
British officials are working to overturn a decision preventing Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from attending a Europa League game at Aston Villa
Israel, grocery prices, and Trump: Key moments from Mamdani-Cuomoās New York mayoral debate
Democrat Zohran Mamdani and independent ex-governor Andrew Cuomo clash over experience, allegations of antisemitism and Islamophobia, and how to handle the president
British Gas owner and Holland & Barrett fined for paying less than minimum wage
Around 42,000 people have been repaid by their employers after being left out of pocket, the Department for Business and Trade said
Russia gives long prison sentences to captured volunteer Ukrainian fighters
Their trial took place behind closed doors in a military court in the southern Russian city of Rostov-on-Don
Alaska floods: What we know as hundreds evacuated after devastating storm
Hundreds of residents from remote Alaska Native villages are being airlifted after a storm battered their communities
Trump refiles $15B New York Times lawsuit after judge skewered the original complaint as being too long and embellished
Trumpās first lawsuit included lines which described his 2024 electoral victory as the āgreatest personal and political achievement in American historyā
Big Tech training teachers to prepare classrooms for AI revolution
AFT is planning to build an AI training hub that will offer virtual and in-person workshops for teachers
Search ends for four-year-old boy missing in South Australiaās rugged outback
Authorities found no new evidence in case of boy whose disappearance captured the nationās attention
Tomahawk missiles are Trumpās ace card for Ukraine ā Zelensky says itās time to play it
The US president has shown he loves to back a winner ā especially one that uses US weapons ā which means Zelensky must convince him that heās the one to back with Tomahawk missiles, writes Sam...
Starmer says ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans attending Aston Villa game is āwrong decisionā
Supporters of Israeli club were blocked from attending Europa League tie in Birmingham due to safety fears
Ted Cruz claims āChristian mass murderā is happening in Nigeria. But what does the data say?
US Senator Cruz is pushing for Nigeria to be labelled a ācountry of particular concernā
Rising enrolment into virtual schools and AI exam tools boost Pearson
The business said it has growing evidence that students achieve higher grades when using AI to study.
IKEA is struggling to stick to famously low prices due to Trump tariffs
Popular affordable furniture brand hints it could be forced to raise the price of its products in response to the ongoing econominc uncertainty in the U.S.
Italy's Meloni offers solidarity with journalist after explosive device targets his car
Italy's state-run RAI says an explosive device detonated under the car of one of its leading investigative journalists that was parked outside his home
Smiths agrees sale of interconnect arm in Ā£1.3bn deal
The engineering conglomerate has come under shareholder pressure to break up the business.
John Bolton compares Trump administration to Stalinās secret police after becoming latest political enemy to be indicted
National defense hawk vows to expose āabuse of powerā after criminal charges over classified documents
Australia shares tips on how to wean children off social media ahead of ban
Messages raising awareness will be shared across digital channels, television, radio and billboards
Susan Stamberg, first woman to host national news program, dies age 87
She later became a cultural correspondent for Morning Edition and Weekend Edition Saturday
Hundreds gather for rare anti-Putin protests in St Petersburg
Young people sang āSwan Lake Collectiveā a song by a Russian rapper that was banned by a court
Trump announces new location to meet Putin for second Ukraine-Russia war summit
āGreat progress was madeā in two-hour conversation, says the US president
Poisened water and shattered grid: Gaza left in environmental freefall after war, report says
Approximately 80 per cent of all croplands in Gaza had been either damaged or destroyed, report says
Holland & Barrett and Centrica among firms fined a combined Ā£10.2 million for underpaying staff
Around 42,000 people have been repaid by their employers after being left out of pocket, the Department for Business and Trade said
Embattled French prime minister survives two no-confidence motions in one day
Sebastien Lecornu now faces weeks of negotiations to pass a budget in the deeply fragmented National Assembly
FTSE 100 closes higher despite sluggish economic growth
The tepid progress for the economy recently could prompt the Office for Budget Responsibility to downgrade its economic assessment.
Paddy Power to shut 57 shops in UK and Ireland with almost 250 jobs at risk
Parent firm Flutter blamed the closures on āincreasing cost pressures and challenging market conditionsā.
Amber Taverns ramping up expansion after record year
The chain, which now has 184 pubs, said it was focusing on expanding its chain across the south of England.
Major airline wants āpeople looking for career changeā in pilot recruitment drive
Wizz Air is planning to expand its staff and fleet by 2030
Proposed changes to business rates ārisk slowdownā in investment, warns BT
BTās finance chief said expected changes at next monthās Budget could cost infrastructure firms an extra Ā£400 million each year.
Nestle to cut 16,000 jobs around world in huge cost-cutting drive
The companyās boss stated it needed to āchange fasterā
UK economy sees weaker-than-expected growth in August after July contraction
The ONS said GDP rose by 0.1% month-on-month in August
Chancellor facing further Budget challenges after muted economic growth
The ONS said GDP rose by 0.1% in August and fell by 0.1% in July, in a revision to the previous estimate for no growth.
Premier Inn sales slip in UK despite boost from Oasis gigs
Hospitality group Whitbread said it shaved millions of pounds off of its cost base in a bid to mitigate higher labour costs and food inflation.
āTinkering around edgesā at budget risks another year of economic pain, IFS warns
Chancellor must take ābold actionā to avoid ālimping from one forecast to the nextā
Reeves faces Budget āgroundhog dayā without bold action, says IFS
The think tank said it expects the Chancellor will need to find at least Ā£22 billion next month.
Electricity prices set to jump 20% within five years, energy firm warns
Bosses also blamed ācomplex regulationsā for the UK having higher wholesale energy prices than some other European countries.
FTSE 100 falters as investors mull outlook for UK economy
It comes as Rachel Reeves told Sky News that she is looking at both tax rises and spending cuts in the upcoming Budget.
Airline seeking 1,200 new pilots amid major expansion plan
Wizz Air is planning to expand its staff and fleet by 2030
UK Government urged to ādo the right thingā and reject Rosebank development
Equinor, which owns the majority of the oil field, stressed it was committed to advancing the āRosebank projectā.
Credit Suisse loses 440 million US dollar claim against SoftBank Group
In early 2021, Credit Suisse found itself exposed to the collapse of Greensill Capital.
Wizz Air to train 1,200 new pilots by 2028
The airline is keen to hear from individuals looking to change careers.
Tesco shoppers hit by payments issue for grocery deliveries
The UKās largest grocery chain said it has now resolved the problem, which was first reported on Wednesday morning.
Charlie Bigham launches new Ā£30 ready meals as cost of eating out rises
The new meals will be almost three times as expensive as Charlie Bighamās traditional offerings
UK banker bonuses to be paid faster under shake-up of rules
The amount of time that bankers must wait before receiving the full amount of their bonus will be cut in half from eight years to four years.
Eurostar workers to vote on strikes
The RMT says its members are facing increasing pressure at work.
Closed hiring culture in creative industries, study suggests
Union warns that many talented workers are being left out in the cold.
Ladbrokes owner Entain sees growth slow after punter-friendly sports results
The gambling giant said it remained on track for full year guidance.
E2E Dynamic 100 partners Fora praise the āpower of referralā and importance of networking
Nathan Haisley is the Head of Sales at Fora, who are partnering with this yearās E2E Dynamic 100. Part of The Office Group, Fora, which provides serviced office space, started 20 years ago from...
Boxxe CEO on the importance of maintaining human connection as technology evolves
Phil Doye looks back at the early 1990s roots of the IT provider and discusses how it evolved from selling Microsoft Licensing to the public sector to expansion across other services and...
Group CEO of Identity on how the company is thriving in āthe Golden Age of Experienceā
Michael Gietzen talks about the events agencyās early days as a family-run entity and the meteoric growth itās seen over the last 10 years. Now operating across the US, The Middle East and England...
āYou canāt scale without trustā: Inside RSEās remarkable rise in water innovation
From its roots in the Scottish Highlands to global expansion, Ross-shire Engineering (RSE) has become one of the UKās fastest-growing infrastructure specialists. We speak to its leadership team...
āChange is constant, and how we respond to that dictates our success,ā says Dr Jason Wouhra OBE, as he congratulates the businesses listed on the E2E Dynamic 100 track 2025
The E2E Dynamic 100 list showcases the outstanding accomplishments of the top 100 businesses. Looking over those businesses that have made the list, it is clear that the majority have not only...
The Fora Institute of Work: The Humans at the Heart of the AI Revolution
Fora has always been more than a provider of thoughtfully designed workplaces. At its heart lies a commitment to shaping the future of work in ways that put people first.
Calls for price cap on vet prescriptions as warning issued to pet owners
The CMA said pet owners pay 16.6% more on average at large vet groups than at independent vets
E2E Dynamic 100 Track 2025 Revealed
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The E2E Dynamic 100 track 2025
Meet the top 100 dynamic business leaders in the UK
Australia rejects Candace Owensā visa challenge after failing ācharacter testā
Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke found there was a risk Owens would āincite discord in the communityā
Royal Mail slapped with huge fine for missing targets as āmillions of letters arrive lateā
It is the third-largest fine ever imposed by communications regulator Ofcom
Gordon Ramsay to open up yet another London restaurant
The celebrity chefās firm confirmed a new Bread Street Kitchen will launch in the first half of 2026
Red Tractor ad banned following complaint about āfarmed with careā claim
River Action said the ad exaggerated the benefits of Red Tractor endorsement because some farms had not met environmental standards.
Trade association warns of offshore energy industry ādeteriorationā
Offshore Energies UK has released an open letter calling on the UK Government to implement a permanent tax regime from 2026.
Reeves takes aim at āblockersā using judicial review to halt major projects
The Government will cut the amount of time it takes for judicial reviews to move through the system, Rachel Reeves announced.
Reeves to touch down in Washington after IMF warns of rising UK inflation
The Chancellor is to champion Britain as a place where investors and businesses can count on economic stability during meetings in Washington DC.
UK facing highest inflation in G7 in yet another pre-Budget blow for Reeves
IMF also trims growth forecast for 2026 in āgrimā news for chancellor weeks before Commons statement
FTSE 100 nudges higher but weak data dents pound
The UK unemployment rate unexpectedly rose in the three months to August, numbers showed.
Miliband: Clean power is right choice for UK to ābring down bills for goodā
The Energy UK conference heard from leading politicians as consensus on climate action becomes increasingly fractured.
Strike ballot called off after Wightlink ferry dispute resolved
Wightlink said it has withdrawn its original proposal and agreed to ongoing discussions with the RMT.
āRisingā risk UK economy will fall into negative growth, says Bankās Taylor
The rate-setter said he thinks the likelihood of a āsoft landingā following the recent uptick in inflation is now receding.
Australia rolls out āfor the good of our kidsā ad campaign ahead of teen social media ban
āFor the good ofā campaign urges parents to discuss upcoming ban
Gordon Ramsay Restaurants to dish up another London site
The celebrity chefās firm revealed it will launch a new Bread Street Kitchen in the first half of 2026 at the 22 Bishopsgate skyscraper in the City.
Bellway calls for Government to ācommitā to addressing home affordability issues
The housebuilder nonetheless said it sold more homes over the past year.
Grocery price inflation climbs as shoppers drop environmentally friendly choices
The figure has nudged back up to 5.2% from last monthās 4.9%, according to Worldpanel by Numerator, formerly Kantar.
BP says upstream production to rise but flags āweakā oil trading
The company previously said upstream production would come in lower quarter-on-quarter.
Royal Mail vows to almost double parcel points to 45,000 by 2030
The firm said every customer living in an urban area will be no more than five minutesā walk away from a locker, shop or parcel postbox.
Close Brothers nearly doubles expected bill for car loan redress to Ā£300m
The banking group told investors it was adding around Ā£135 million to its existing Ā£165 million provision.
Private numbers of Australian PM and Donald Trump Jr made public on US website
Anthony Albaneseās office says it is aware of the situation
Wage growth slips back as jobless rate hits highest since 2021 ā ONS
The ONS said there were signs of the jobs market downturn ālevelling offā, with a rise in UK workers on payrolls, up 10,000 between July and August.
Retail spending slows as Budget looms large
Non-food sales growth slowed to 0.7% against growth of 1.7% last September and below the 12-month average growth of 0.9%, the BRC and KPMG reported.
UKās leading bosses urged to act on protecting against cyber attacks
Technology Secretary Liz Kendall and Chancellor Rachel Reeves are among ministers putting pressure on firms to act.
New workersā rights body appoints chairman to lead crackdown on ābad bossesā
Matthew Taylor, who currently leads the NHS Confederation, will chair the Fair Work Agency when it is launched next year.
Ed Davey to urge energy sector to ātake on the lies of Farage and Badenochā
The Liberal Democrat leader will address energy industry leaders.
Miners prosper as FTSE 100 makes steady progress
On the FTSE 100, gold miners Fresnillo and Endeavour Mining leapt 9.1% and 11% respectively.
Sir Richard Branson ādelightedā at appointment of new Virgin Atlantic boss
The airline announced that Shai Weiss will be replaced by Corneel Koster as chief executive on January 1 after seven years in the role.
Global financial system susceptible to shocks, Bailey warns G20
Andrew Bailey, chairman of the Financial Stability Board, the fiscal risk watchdog for the G20, urged greater multilateral co-operation.
National Lottery operator Allwyn unveils tie-up to create Ā£14bn gaming giant
Allwyn will merge with Athens-based OPAP, in which it already owns a 52% stake, to become the worldās second largest listed lottery and gaming firm.
EU ambassador defends looming steel tariffs amid talks on protecting UK industry
Pedro Serrano said tariffs were necessary to protect the blocās steel industry.
Lloyds challenges car loan compensation bill as it warns of Ā£2bn hit
The high street banking giant raised concerns about the Financial Conduct Authorityās calculations for how much consumers lost out.
Lloyds warns car finance compensation could cost it nearly Ā£2bn due to historic cases
Most of the car finance deals covered by the FCAās scheme involve DCAs
Shawbrook set to list next month in yearās biggest London IPO
The small business lender expects to kick off its initial public offering in early November in a move that could reportedly value it at Ā£2 billion.
Heathrowās 2025 passenger numbers growth just 0.3% amid capacity constraints
Figures from the UKās busiest airport show 63.3 million passengers travelled through its four terminals between January and September.
Reeves could raise billions without breaking Labour pledges ā IFS
The Government is under pressure to balance the books ahead of Novemberās autumn statement.
Openreach announces additional 94 exchange locations
It plans to halt the sale of traditional copper-based phone and broadband services in a bid to encourage people to upgrade to digital.
Why October is becoming as important as summer for UK theme parks
Halloween thrill-seekers are transforming October into a peak month for theme parks, with Merlin Entertainments revealing the period now rivals August for profitability.
Mystery over four year old boy who vanished in the Australian outback
Four-year-old Gus Lamont went missing while playing in a sandpit in South Australia
Iād like to be involved in UK-US trade talks, says Swinney
The First Minister has been pushing for an exemption from tariffs for Scotch whisky.
Scotlandās north east ādangerouslyā at risk of no just transition, says Martin
Scotlandās Energy Secretary Gillian Martin said she would be ādamnedā if the deindustrialisation of the 1970-80s was repeated.
āExtremeā Farage and Labour forcing oil and gas workers off cliff edge ā Flynn
The SNP Westminster leader blamed Labour for a fall in the number of North Sea workers but said Reform UK also presented a threat to the industry.
Crypto crash: Bitcoin and Ethereum plummet after Trump imposes 100 per cent tariffs on China
The Wall Street stock market also recorded its biggest single-day losses since Trump imposed sweeping tariffs in April
Eighteen still missing after deadly explosion at Tennessee military supplier plant rocks community
āThereās nothing to describe. Itās gone,ā the local sheriff said when asked about the building where the explosion happened
Israel rejects freeing from prison the most popular Palestinian leader
The most popular and potentially unifying Palestinian leader ā Marwan Barghouti ā is not among the prisoners Israel intends to free in exchange for hostages held by Hamas under the new Gaza ceasefire deal
Is the AI bubble about to burst? Some top names think so
Conditions are right for a repeat of the dotcom collapse but, as Chris Blackhurst explains, some big names are less worried about the impact of a crash this time
Trumpās former adviser turned critic John Bolton expected to be criminally charged as early as next week: report
Trumpās former National Security Adviser John Boltonās home was raided by the FBI in August
A look at how Venezuelans in the US are reacting to Maria Corina Machado's Nobel Prize win
Venezuelans in the U.S. are welcoming the news that opposition leader leader Maria Corina Machado won the Nobel Peace Price
Lucky gambler decided to bet 88 cents on the slot machine and took home a whole lot more
The bet was placed on a Jade Wind machine at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Tampa, Florida
Communities where women marry multiple men exist all over the world. They often have one thing in common
From Himalayan hamlets to Amazonian tribes, the increasingly rare tradition is tied to the enduring human problems of scarcity, survival and solidarity. Namita Singh writes
āReal Housewives of Potomacā star Wendy Osefo and her husband āask for privacyā after arrests on fraud charges
āAt this time, they respectfully ask for privacy as they focus on their family and the legal process ahead,ā a representative for the couple said
California State University Long Beach student, 22, is found dead and now his roommate is charged with murder
A second roommate was also stabbed but was transported to a hospital in stable condition
Trump declared in āexcellent overall healthā by doctor after second annual Walter Reed visit
Trumpās doctor claimed the presidentās cardiovascular age is 14 years younger than his chronological age
The Latest: Budget office says āsubstantialā firings of federal workers have started
The White House budget office said Friday that mass firings of federal workers have started in an attempt to exert more pressure on Democratic lawmakers as the government shutdown continues
WGN-TV producer violently detained during Chicago ICE enforcement action
DHS says Debbie Brockman assaulted an officer though no charges were filed against her
Trump claims Nobel Peace Prize winner called and told him he really deserved it: āvery nice thing to doā
Trump has openly lusted for the award once given to former president Barack Obama after the 2008 presidential election
Markets tumble as Trump escalates trade war with 100% tariff on China āover and aboveā current rates
Stocks had been dropping all day after Trump announced a āmassive increase of Tariffs on Chinese products,ā to counter the countryās new export controls on rare earth minerals
New forensic techniques could help solve triple murder 30 years ago
Police hope advances in forensic technology could provide a long-awaited breakthrough in the case
Passports are getting a revamp ā these are the changes as government makes bold claim
The Kingās coat of arms will be on the front of all new passports from December, among other new changes
AstraZeneca agrees to lower drug prices for Medicaid under Trump administration deal
AstraZeneca has agreed to lower prescription drug costs for Medicaid under a deal with the Trump administration
China mega embassy decision āset to be delayed againā amid spy case row
Sir Keir Starmerās government has faced backlash following the collapse of a trial for alleged Chinese spies
AstraZeneca will offer discount drugs on āTrumpRxā website
TrumpRx.gov, a website where Americans can buy pharmaceutical drugs under President Donald Trumpās new drug pricing plan, is set to begin operation in 2026
RAC calls for end of annoying car park problem which drivers hate
Nearly three quarters of drivers face issues when using parking payment apps
Macron appoints Sebastien Lecornu as French prime minister just days after resigning
Lecornu abruptly resigned on Monday but has been re-appointed after days of intense negotiations
Trumpās long threatened shutdown layoffs have started, Russell Vought says
White House says āthousandsā of workers could be affected
Migrant guilty of threatening to kill Nigel Farage in TikTok video
The Reform UK leader has described the incident as āpretty chillingā
UK stocks spooked by new Trump threat of fresh tariffs on China
The US President said ācountermeasuresā were possible as part of a dispute over critical minerals.
NBA legend Paul Pierce arrested for alleged DUI after being found asleep in car
Former NBA player Paul Pierce has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence on a Los Angeles highway after he was found asleep behind the wheel
Chinese firm confirms plans to build UKās largest wind turbine facility in Scotland
The new project will create as many as 1,500 jobs
Another species declared extinct in Australia
The worldās most comprehensive global inventory on extinction risk has declared the Christmas Island shrew extinct
Ukraine war latest: Poland steps in as Russia continues to attack energy infrastructure
Hundreds of thousands of homes have been left without power after a series of Russian strikes
Adva Lavie, a Penthouse model, is accused of luring at least 10 elderly men for robbery
The local sheriffās office has accused Lavie of posing as a ācompanionā to old men before robbing them
NATO begins its huge nuclear āSteadfast Noonā exercise next week
Bomber aircraft and fighter jets that can carry nuclear warheads are taking part
Red list of threatened species reveals animals that face risk of disappearing for good
The IUCN Species Survival Commission warned many animals face increasing risks of disappearing
Texas restaurant chain Trump Burger mysteriously closes as owners face deportation
Lebanese owner of fast food chain arrested by ICE
Income tax or VAT? Experts reveal which increase will have āleast damagingā impact on economy
New economic analysis has revealed which tax rise will be the better option for the economy
New large coral reef containing ancient life discovered in Mediterranean
The discovery will help scientists understand the ecological role of deep coral habitats
Tensions high as thousands of runners from around the world flock to Chicago Marathon with ICE patrolling streets
The marathon is taking place as President Donald Trumpās āOperation Midway Blitzā floods city with immigration enforcement agents
Premier Inn investors hoping for summer boost amid rising hotel prices
Whitbread, which also owns the Beefeater and Brewers Fayre chains, will publish its half-year financial results on Thursday.
Cooper defends prospect of digital ID for children as young as 13
Critics have argued the extension of the scheme to younger teenagers would be a āsinisterā step towards state overreach.
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Commander of USS Wyoming Robert Moreno becomes latest victim in spate of Navy firings
Official removed over āloss of confidenceā in his leadership as shakeup of military hierachy continues
Mother of ābeautifulā girl, 8, who died after falling ill at school pays heartbreaking tribute
āYou were wanted, admired and absolutely adored,ā devastated mother said
Why Trump didnāt win the Nobel Peace Prize ā but still has one big chance
The US leader has insisted he should have won the prestigious award āfour or five timesā by now
Company backed by Sam Altman gets FDA approval to trial ālegal MDMAā
Clinical trials of āsafer MDMAā could lead to new way of treating mental health problems, biotech firm says
āBurglary to orderā allegation thrown out of Prince Harryās High Court battle with Daily Mail
The Duke of Sussex is one of seven stars accusing the publisher of unlawful information gathering
āNext year, letās seeā: Readers weigh in as Trump misses out on Nobel Peace Prize
Our community remain sceptical about Donald Trumpās Nobel Peace Prize chances, and say he may have a shot in 2026 if his Gaza ceasefire leads to lasting peace
Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado is one of Trumpās biggest fans
Maria Corina Machado was given the award for promoting democracy in Venezuela and says that the US president is the countryās best chance for regime change
MAGA heavyweights take to cable news and social media to applaud Letitia James charges
New York attorney general, who prosecuted Trump Organization in 2022, accused of mortgage fraud
ICC judges decline to release former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, citing flight risk
Judges at the International Criminal Court have rejected a request from former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte to be released from detention
Resident doctors to vote on strike action in pay row with Scottish Government
BMA Scotland claimed ministers have āshamefully reneged on the deal we agreed in 2023ā.
How Trumpās tariffs have made Halloween a horror for family-owned shops
One small business was forced to lay off one-fourth of its staff in May
Who is Maria Corina Machado? Nobel Peace Prize winner who beat Trump is Venezuelan opposition leader in hiding
The opposition leader became a symbol of resistance in the face of growing authoritarianism in Venezuela
Government defends expansion of digital ID plans to include children as young as 13
The comments were in response to a petition against the measures, signed by more than 2.8 million people
Trump only really wanted to win the Nobel Peace Prize for one reason ā and you guessed it: itās Obama
President loses out to Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado as his dream of surpassing Barack Obamaās achievements continues to elude him
Millions of Brits struggling with poor wifi connections while working from home
Nearly 80 per cent of respondents to a survey said they suffer wifi problems at least once a month
No way back to government role for Mandelson after Epstein scandal, Starmer says
Labour peer was sacked last month as ambassador to Washington over his links to Jeffrey Epstein
Syria's foreign minister visits Lebanon as both nations seek to rebuild ties after Assad's ouster
Syriaās foreign minister has arrived in Lebanonās capital in what observers say could mark a breakthrough in relations between the two neighbors
Anger over āsacrilegiousā graffiti at Canterbury Cathedral - but it was put there deliberately
The art installation called āAre you thereā has been met with a mixed response, admits the cathedral
Rare and endangered fossa pups born at UK zoo take first steps
Fewer than 2,500 of the highly threatened species are estimated to remain in the wild
Letitia James indicted for fraud after Trump demanded case against New York attorney general
James calls presidentās ādesperate weaponization of our justice systemā his revenge for her blockbuster victory against his business
Is Trump plotting an Arc de Triomphe-style building in DC?
According to a scale model, the grand building will be bigger than the Lincoln Memorial, which it will face on the other side of the Potomac
College basketball legend Sister Jean dies aged 106
Sister Jean went viral during the teamās fairytale 2018 NCAA Tournament run
Newsom targets Trump hawking his watches and Kash Patelās inaction on Epstein files in night of trolling
California governor attacks president for selling luxury goods on TV when the country is mired in shutdown and FBI director for failing to release documents on late pedophile
Princes tinned tuna group set to float by end of October
It marks the latest in a recent spate of UK listings as the London market rebounds.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle call on parents to challenge social media firms
Their remarks came at the annual gala for Project Healthy Minds
Spy case prosecutors werenāt given MI5 papers on China threat, claims ex-minister
Yvette Cooper, who was in charge of MI5 at the time, said she wanted the case prosecuted and was ādeeply frustratedā when it collapsed
Tropical storm Priscilla to bring heavy rain and flood risk to parts of US
Some southwest states could see as much rain in a few hours as they do in a year
Citing unease over graft, Japan's Komeito leaves the longstanding ruling coalition headed by the LDP
The head of Japanās Komeito says it is leaving the ruling coalition headed by the Liberal Democratic Party due to concerns over corruption
Hays sees jobs market remaining under pressure well into 2026
The group reported an 8% drop in net fees in the three months to the end of September despite the usual post-summer recovery.
Trump suggests throwing ālaggardā Spain out of NATO
Spain reaffirmed its commitment to the alliance and appealed for calm
Alert issued over childrenās book collection hijacked by graphic website
Andrew Copeās Spy Dogs series was found to have a website link leading to explicit content
Ricky Hatton funeral latest: Boxing legend to be honoured with Manchester procession after death aged 46
Hatton died suddenly in September at the age of 46, with thousands of well-wishers expected to gather in and around Manchester today to honour the boxing legend
Rishi Sunak takes job with Microsoft and US-based AI firm ā but will donate salary
Sunak will donate his salary from this part-time, paid role to his and his wifeās numeracy skills charity The Richmond Project
Five executions in eight days. Why the death penalty is being used more and more
Executions have been carried out this year in Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Indiana, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas
RFK Jr cites TiktTok as he rants to Trump about unproven Tylenol-autism link again
. Kennedy also said the woman was taking Tylenol āwith a baby in her placentaā
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv says āmassiveā attack underway with power outages across capital
Kyiv officials say city is facing 'missiles, one after another'
Tesla investigated after crashes involving feature that Musk has boasted about
There were several reports of injuries from crashes involving the full self-driving function on Teslas
The UK cities where buying a home with a 5% deposit could be less expensive than renting
The analysis compared typical monthly rental costs with potential first-time buyer mortgage payments
Trumpās latest Cabinet meeting featured peace in the Middle East ... and gobbling Tylenol placentas
Amid a government shutdown, Trump convened his Cabinet to celebrate his own diplomatic genius and attack his political enemies ā while RFK Jr and JD Vance said the quiet part out loud, writes Holly Baxter
Military mom begs House Speaker Mike Johnson to pass bill to pay troops during shutdown: āMy kids could dieā
āI think that it is awful, and the audacity of someone who makes six figures a year to do this to military families is insane,ā the voter told House Speaker Mike Johnson
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle ask families to join fight against predatory social media policies
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are urging parents to stand against wealthy social media companies that they said prey upon children with algorithms designed to exploit personal data
Just one can of Diet Coke a day could have this impact on your health
Diet sodas may be worse for liver health than standard sugary alternatives
Didnāt see that coming: Fortune tellers accused of stealing almost $600,000 from victim by claiming theyād āremove curse,ā police say
Fortune tellers claimed they would lift curse from client in exchange for money, luxury goods and concert tickets
More Americans like how Trumpās second term is going compared to the first - but most still hate both
Trumpās āflood the zoneā tactic appears to be getting attention from Americans ā but that doesnāt mean they like it
Judge temporarily blocks Trumpās National Guard troops in Chicago: āWill only add fuel to the fireā
Judge April Perry says administration āsimply unreliableā when it comes to its demands for boots on the ground
Jurors in Harvey Weinsteinās trial say they felt āthreatenedā to provide guilty verdicts, new court documents allege
A juror who felt threatened to return a guilty verdict said they āregretā voting with the majority
Half of girls exposed to harmful content online with teens twice as likely to see it on TikTok and X
Research from the Molly Rose Foundation found teenagers were twice as likely to encounter āhigh riskā content on TikTok and X than other major platforms
Israeli Cabinet approves 'outline' of deal to release hostages held by Hamas
Israelās Cabinet has approved President Donald Trumpās plan for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of all the remaining hostages held by Hamas, a key step toward ending a ruinous...
Trump runs ads for his āFight, Fight, Fightā watch collection regularly on Newsmax
āHello everyone itās President Donald J Trump and itās Trump time,ā the president says in one of the latest ads
Charity issues fire warning after modified e-bike destroys family home
Experts warn e-bike conversion kits sold via online marketplaces are a fire risk
Raising income tax is āleast damagingā option for Reeves, says think tank
An economic think tank analysed the economic impact of raising income tax, corporation tax and value added tax (VAT).
āNo evidenceā women perform worse on their period, experts suggest
Scientists said while women may feel worse during menstruation, these symptoms did not affect their cognitive performance
The most common problems drivers face with āclunkyā mobile parking apps
Many councils have removed payment machines from their car parks and told drivers to use apps instead, to save money
Income tax or VAT? Experts reveal which increase will have āleast damagingā on economy
New economic analysis has revealed which tax rise will be the better option for the economy
Consumer caution ahead of Budget drives drop in footfall ā BRC
Total UK footfall was down by 1.8% in September compared to a year earlier, according to BRC-Sensormatic data.
Trump very much wants a peace deal ā and prizeā but one thing still stands in his way: Bibi
The U.S. president is very eager to see a ceasefire turn into a long-term peace agreement. But heās got nothing to guarantee that, and needs Israelās Benjamin Netanyahu to make it happen, writes...
Utah man beat teen who played āding dong ditchā and asked him āDo you want to die?ā as 300-pound accomplice pinned him in place, cops say
The Utah teen reportedly suffered a concussion, broken braces, and bruises after being allegedly assaulted by a 23-year-old man and his friend for ding-dong ditching
The Latest: New York Attorney General Letitia James indicted on fraud charge, AP source says
A grand jury has indicted New York Attorney General Letitia James on a fraud charge, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press
Trump opens Cabinet meeting with personal jab at Pelosi as tension rises over shutdown and National Guard: Live updates
Protesters lined the streets in Chicago as National Guard troops arrived this week
Man who raped GisĆØle Pelicot has prison sentence increased to 10 years
French media say an appeals court has increased the sentence for Husamettin Dogan to 10 years for raping GisĆØle Pelicot while she was drugged and unconscious
FTSE 100 falls from record highs as Lloyds and HSBC struggle
The FTSE 250 ended up 11 points, 0.1%, at 22,052.83.
Former BBC Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood charged with multiple rape and sex offences
Metropolitan Police say 68-year-old is accused of offences against seven different women as young as 17 years old
Former cabinet secretary āpuzzledā by China spy case collapse amid fresh questions over Starmerās explanation
The former national security adviser and cabinet secretary said āof courseā China is a national security threat to Britain
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Four dead after gunman goes on shooting spree on 24-mile stretch of Texas interchange, police say
The violence began with the fatal shooting of a woman who police say had been in a relationship with the gunman
Global mystery after unearthed ancient Roman headstone is found ā in New Orleans
Dr. Daniella Santoro and her husband discovered an ancient Roman tombstone in their New Orleans yard that has been missing from an Italian museum since World War II
Feds investigating Epstein death in jail failed multiple basic procedures, expert says
Photographs taken of Epsteinās cell hours after he was found have some inconsistencies
āThank God for just being lazyā: Man wins Ā£125k jackpot after forgetting to cancel lottery ticket
James Adams, 31, was asked by his fiancƩe to cancel his direct debit to save money for their wedding
US government shutdown: Travellers avoid airports as US government shutdown sparks mass delays
Nearly 12,000 flight delays from Monday to early Wednesday were in part tied to Federal Aviation Administration slowdowns
Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash: Putin admits Russiaās role in incident that killed 38
The Russian president has also promised compensation for the crash
Macron on ālast chanceā as he promises new French prime minister within 48 hours
The French president is seeking his sixth prime minister in under two years after the resignation of Sebastien Lecornu
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Jesse Watters admits that Trump is a āFox News producerā during segment on Antifa roundtable
āThank you, Donald Trump,ā Jesse Watters gushed Wednesday following the presidentās roundtable that featured a coterie of MAGA influencers.
Jaguar Land Rover cyberattack: Carmaker finally resumes vehicle production
Operations had been suspended for more than a month following the significant hack
Nearly one in five employees admit secretly juggling two jobs
A quarter of employees believe "polygamous working" is justifiable, according to new survey
Free hot chocolate refills banned in Morrisons supermarkets due to new obesity laws
People have hit out at the policy that will restrict customers to one mug of hot chocolate at Morrisons supermarkets
From Vatican, Pope Leo attacks wealthy elite who ālive in bubble of luxuryā
Pope Leo echoes his predecessor Pope Francis in calling out economic injustices
Supporters of Pastor Robert Morris, who admitted to sexually abusing a 12-year-old, say God has forgiven him
Child abuser is āforgiven and acquitted in the court of heaven where our Lord Jesus sits as the judgeā, supporters say
Starmer says issue of India buying Russian oil raised with Modi directly
India continues to buy oil from Russia, as the West ratchets up sanctions aimed at crippling its war effort.
Lenders warn of bigger hit to finances from Ā£11bn car loan compensation plan
Lloyds Banking Group and Close Brothers both said they were expecting to have to put aside more money to cover costs related to the mis-selling saga.
Argument over not saying āthank youā at Texas shopping plaza ends in deadly shooting: cops
The dispute spanned several stores before taking a deadly turn
John Fetterman among first senators to congratulate Trump on Gaza peace deal
Pennsylvania Democrat, often accused of ārightward shiftā in making concessions to Donald Trumpās base, cheers presidentās Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement
Orsted slashing 2,000 roles globally by the end of 2027
The Danish firm said it was axing about a quarter of its 8,000-strong workforce, with plans to make around 500 staff redundant by the end of 2025.
Ukraine think tank says India is now lead supplier of fuel additives for Russiaās fighter jets
Exclusive: India sent fuel additives worth Ā£9.3m to Russia which were likely used in warplanes deployed to bomb Ukrainian cities, report finds
āThe Bearā writer Alex OāKeefe says he was arrested on train because āold white ladyā complained
The writer claimed that he was told by another passenger that he is ānot the minorityā while waiting for the police
Publix, Floridaās largest grocery store chain, allows customers to open carry
The change in Publixās in-store policy comes after the First District Court of Appeals ruled that the stateās ban on open carrying was unconstitutional
Australiaās telecom company sent outage alerts to wrong emails as hundreds of emergency calls failed
Optusās outage emails went to wrong government address and remained unread for over a day
Madeleine McCannās sister tells trial of woman claiming to be missing sibling: āI always knew she wasnāt Madeleineā
Amelie McCann said it was ācreepyā to receive messages claiming to be her missing sister from Julia Wandelt
Tiny Welsh island with more sheep than people and no wifi needs new tenants
Ynys Enlli, also known as Bardsey Island, has a population of just three people
āHave a heart, NHSā: Readers share tough reality of living with coeliac disease
Our community has lifted the lid on the daily struggles and financial challenges of living with coeliac disease, particularly in the wake of NHS cuts to gluten-free prescriptions
Jimmy Kimmel says he would āloveā to have Trump on his show: āIāll ask himā
TV host also says his ādream guestā would be UK street artist Banksy
Florida man tried to smuggle a thermos into jail by putting it up his rectum, sheriff says
Walter Frymire was initially arrested for allegedly trespassing on a public railway
Police appeal after woman āforced into tow truckā in London
The Metropolitan Police say they are concerned for the wellbeing of the woman
Farage to meet Manchester United owner as Reform woos business chiefs
Jim Ratcliffe said he would not donate to Reform and that he is neutral on political parties
Rutgers Universityās Antifa expert Mark Bray says he fled US for Spain over MAGA death threats
Bray was branded āDr Antifaā on a petition before threats, including one to kill him in front of his pupils, began flooding in
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Moscow threatens to create āproblemsā for Europe if Kyiv gets Tomahawk missiles
Russia will retaliate to hurt Washington if Tomahawks sent to Ukraine, official says
GP jailed for plotting to murder motherās partner with fake Covid jab now admits trying to poison him with wine
Thomas Kwan laced wine with a highly toxic metal called thallium, Newcastle Crown Court heard
New video shows California gubernatorial candidate Katie Porter berating staffer: āGet out of my shot!ā
Democrat under pressure after an unflattering video clip emerges for the second time in two days
Vegan sausage rolls face rebrand in Northern Ireland due to Brexit deal
Unionist politicians in Northern Ireland complain the ruling will be forced on them despite its assembly never backing the order
Higher interest rates will strengthen household spending, Bank policymaker says
Catherine Mann said interest rates need to stay higher for longer in order to tackle elevated inflation in the UK.
Starmer and Modi discuss Ukraine and oil in face-to-face meeting
The Prime Minister, who has been on a two-day trade mission to Mumbai, also complimented Indiaās swift economic growth, as he met Mr Modi.
Princess of Wales says UK suffering from smartphone ādisconnectionā epidemic
In an essay co-authored with a Harvard professor, Catherine urges parents to prioritising connecting with their children over using smartphones to go on social media or check emails
Union raises concerns about efforts to preserve jobs at oil refinery
The Insolvency Service said every facet of the sales process for the Lindsey site was being carried out āfairly and appropriatelyā.
More than 100 Scottish jobs created during India trade trip, Government says
Ministers said the trade mission will bring 6,800 jobs to the UK as well as more than Ā£1 billion of investments.
Poll of the day: Does Donald Trump deserve to win the Nobel Peace Prize?
Have your say: The president has been nominated by a mix of world leaders and politicians, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the governments of Pakistan and Cambodia, and US...
Eric Trump leads MAGA calls for president to win Nobel Peace Prize after āhistoricā Gaza peace deal
Donald Trump has long lobbied for the accolade and could be closer than ever to getting it
Upper Crust owner SSP boosts sales despite London Tube strike hit
The London-listed business said trading had been stable against an āunsettled macroeconomic and softer demand environmentā in key travel spots.
Library director wins $700k settlement after being fired amid book row
Some complained that the books, which had sexual content and LGBTQ+ themes, were inappropriate for young people
Trump just hosted an āAntifa roundtableā at the White House ... it was so much worse than youāre imagining
Holly Baxter reports on a meeting that, at one point, appeared to position people protesting against Nazis in the Weimar Republic as the bad guys, and at another saw the president declare, āWe got...
Luigi Mangione: Prosecutors insist social media posts didnāt jeopardize murder trial
Two Justice Department officials reposted comments President Donald Trump made about the alleged murderer
Parents of New Zealand fugitive Tom Phillips ātruly sorryā for his actions
Neville and Julia Phillips express their āsincere apologyā to community for ātroubleā their late son caused
Lloyds warns of āmaterialā extra provision needed for car finance payouts
Lloyds has significant exposure to the car finance industry.
Trump claims Israel and Hamas agree to first phase of Gaza peace plan
President says he could visit Gaza as part of a trip to seal the peace deal this weekend
Iris Stalzer: German mayor brutally stabbed at home names daughter as attacker
Iris Stalzer suffered life-threatening wounds but is expected to survive
Can Trump win the Nobel Peace Prize ā and who nominated him?
The US president claims he has ended āseven warsā - even though many of the conflicts are still taking place. Experts tell Maira Butt that Trump is unlikely to win, but not to rule him out
Erin Patterson should never be freed, prosecutors filing an appeal against sentencing say
Appeal against life sentence handed to triple-murderer Erin Patterson as ājudge erred in findingsā
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The shocking truth about the photograph of the āordinaryā Nazi and its chilling message for today
It is the picture which showed the true horror of the second-world war ā a man blithely shooting Jewish prisoners and watching them fall into a mass grave. His identity has finally been revealed...
Protesters take to the streets of Chicago as National Guard troops are deployed in Trumpās crime crackdown
āDonald Trump, you stupid clown; ICE aināt welcome in this town,ā protesters chanted
Thousands of flight delays across the country could force Congress to break its deadlock on the government shutdown
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy told air traffic controllers to āshow up for workā amid the government shutdown
UN strives to work with new Syrian government to determine the fate of the missing
The head of a U.N. body established to determine what happened to potentially hundreds of thousands of people missing in Syria says it's essential to find a way to work together with a new Syrian...
Businesses in Scotland remain āpessimisticā on economy, survey finds
Many companies also reported they had no preparations for net zero.
Brits issued winter energy supply warning with ātight daysā ahead
Neso added that imports will be available when needed to help cover demand
Job advisers in GP surgeries to help long-term sick and disabled into work
There are approximately 2.8 million people out of work in the UK due to long-term sickness.
Government plans to merge benefits could save billions, says think tank
Merging jobseekerās allowance and employment support allowance could save between Ā£2 billion and Ā£3 billion a year, the IFS has said.
Research reveals ādevastatingā impact of low pay
Low-paid workers are skipping meals and have taken out a pay-day loan to cover essential supplies, a report found.
Ministers barred from using emergency Treasury funds for public sector pay rises
The Treasury is limiting access to the reserve for departments ahead of the Budget.
Lammy rules out charging workers for tribunal claims
The Justice Secretary and Deputy Prime Minister said āeveryone, no matter their incomeā should be able to challenge āunfair behaviourā.
Why collapse of China spy case has led to a political row
Labour is accused of involvement in abandoning a prosecution but thereās a wider issue at stake, as Sean OāGrady explains
Is there an AI bubble? Financial institutions sound a warning
Financial institutions are raising concerns about a potential AI investment bubble
Jaguar Land Rover āback to doing what we do bestā after major cyber attack
The British car maker welcomed back 1,000 employees to its engine plant in Wolverhampton on Wednesday.
FTSE 100 at new high as gold rush boosts miners
The FTSE 100 index closed up 65.29 points, or 0.7%, at 9,548.87, a new closing peak.
Badenoch vows to scrap stamp duty for primary homes in bid to free up housing market
Economists have welcomed the plans ā but questions remain over how the party would pay for it
Manchester synagogue attacker called 999 to pledge allegiance to Islamic State
Jihad al-Shamie, 35, called police in the initial stages of the attack last Thursday
Iran releases French-German cyclist Lennart Monterlos
France's foreign minister says Iran has released a teenage French-German cyclist who disappeared in June while riding across the country
Aerospace manufacturer staff vote for strikes in fight for improved pay deal
Unite said Leonardo is leaving its employees āshort-changedā.
Starmer considers police crackdown on chants at pro-Palestine protests
Prime ministerās comments come after students across the country defied his calls and took part in pro-Gaza marches
Greenland leader Jens-Frederik Nielsen describes āeventful if not dramatic yearā amid Trump takeover threats
Nielsen said that US-Greenland ties should be managed āin mutual respect, with respect for international lawā
Denver museum gets its massive 650-pound stolen buffalo back - 50 years after it went missing
The āmissingā taxidermied bison had remained within Coloradoās museum system for 50 years
Johnson & Johnson told to pay nearly $1bn in landmark talc lawsuit
Johnson & Johnson was found liable for the death of Mae Moore in their latest legal battle
The EU offers new protections for farmers as it seeks to build support for Mercosur trade deal
The European Union has unveiled proposals to protect farmers from being undercut by imports from South America
Bob Ross artwork to be auctioned off to support PBS after Trump cuts took $1 billion from agency
The paintings set to be auctioned have an estimated value between $850,000 and $1.4 million
Shops to require licence to sell vapes under proposed crackdown on rogue traders
A licensing system would āroot outā rogue operators and give enforcement officers stronger powers to shut them down, the Government said.
Man attacked by shark at tourist spot drove himself to hospital despite being bitten three times
Lee Berryman said he felt a shark āchompingā on him shortly after catching a wave in South Australia
Thousands bring UKās biggest ever environmental pollution legal action claim over River Wye
Nearly 4,000 people seeking mandated clean-up order against firms accused of causing ādegradationā to river
Stamp duty, tractor tax and doctorsā strikes: Key takeaways from Badenochās Tory conference speech
The Independent looks at the key policies announced in Kemi Badenochās conference speech
The stunning European valley under threat from landfill and pollution
The river is one of the last uninterrupted waterways in Europe
āJewel-likeā skyscraper to be built in Square Mile
London planning chairman Tom Sleigh says the building will deliver ājobs, public space, and best-in-class officesā
Fox News host claims āAOC wants to sleep withā Stephen Miller after she mocked his supposedly short stature
Jesse Watters again goes to bat for White House official he has hailed as a āsexual matadorā
Chancellor given Ā£2bn Budget boost after VAT error sees borrowing revised down
The ONS admitted that errors in VAT data meant that government borrowing estimates have been over-stated by between Ā£200 million and Ā£500 million.
Trumpās approval rating down to 40% with a majority of Americans also opposing troop deployments, new poll shows
The presidentās approval rating dropped after he told US military leaders that the National Guard should be used to target an āenemy withinā
The āsafe cropā taking a hammering from weight-loss drugs and RFK Jr
Farmers are already feeling the costs of RFK Jrās comments
Banking billionaire becomes latest ultra-rich lister to leave UK
Revolut co-founder Nik Storonsky has moved to the UAE following non-dom status being scrapped
What is plenary authority, the dictator phrase that caused Stephen Miller to stop talking during CNN interview
Miller suggests Trump wields absolute power over decisions to send in National Guard, before suddenly stopping speaking in awkward interview moment
Miliband on āmessianic driveā to pull plug on North Sea extraction, says Bowie
Shadow Scotland secretary Andrew Bowie described UK oil and gas policies as āunhingedā.
Data error gives Rachel Reeves an extra Ā£3bn for Budget ā but she still has to find up to Ā£40bn
The latest revisions hand a rare boost to the beleaguered chancellor, who is gearing up for a difficult Budget next month
Change to NHS drug analysis on the table to stave off US tariffs ā reports
It is understood that plans have been outlined to increase the amount the NHS pays for drugs.
Police granted additional powers to shoot down rogue drones
It follows a spate of rogue drone sightings in Europe
āOur fat peanut:ā Nashville woman gives birth to nearly 13 pound baby to break hospital record
Martinās baby is the ābiggest newborn to be deliveredā at the hospital in Nashville in three years
Katie Porter nearly storms out of CBS interview: āI donāt want all this on cameraā
Former congresswoman running to replace term-limited Gavin Newsom angered by question about how she plans to win over Golden Stateās Donald Trump voters
Dominique Pelicot describes himself as āthe devilā while giving evidence in court
GisĆØle Pelicotās ex-husband is giving evidence in the appeal of a man challenging his rape conviction
Florida universities will be required to rename a campus road after Charlie Kirk or risk losing state funds, according to proposed law
Bill put forward by state representative demands institutions honor slain conservative activist
Indiana mother vanishes after fire in her home leaving family asking: āWho took her?ā
Alarm was raised after Britney Gard failed to attend her daughterās volleyball game
California helicopter crash: Motorists lift aircraft off trapped paramedic
Three people have been left critically injured following the helicopter crash
Hired ākill teamā charged after dramatic arrest as they were on their way to hit near Sydney daycare
Police say the three, aged 18, 19 and 26, were on their way to kill a man linked to organised crime
Bollywood studio to return production to the UK, Starmer announces
Yash Raj Film will bring three major productions to locations across the UK from early 2026.
Luxury wine scammer faces jail after $100m fake collector plot
Victims were tricked into investing in wealthy wine collectors who did not exist
Mike Johnson has his say on who he wants to replace Bad Bunny with at Super Bowl LX
Johnson described Bad Bunny should be replaced by a singer who would be a ārole modelā for children and suggested someone whose songs are often played at Trumpās rallies
Shares in UK lenders rise after watchdog softens car loan compensation costs
Lloyds Banking Group, Close Brothers Group, and Barclays shares were all moving higher on Wednesday morning.
45 years of cleaning and soft facilities services built on trust and family values
Andron is a family-owned and managed company delivering national cleaning, security and soft facilities management services across the UKās built environment.
Transforming compliance with digital technology
AI-driven compliance toolsĀ streamline processes, deliver accurate guidance and engage employees.
How predictive analytics is de-risking the modern job site
Unexpected equipment failure can sink budgets ā but innovative AI technology can predict costly disasters before they occur.
Resilience and opportunity: the path ahead for global trade
In the face of ongoing conflicts and geopolitical strains, global connectivity has still shown impressive strength and expansion over the past few years.
Hargreaves Lansdown co-founder to step down and hand board role to son
Peter Hargreaves had previously retired in 2025, but rejoined the firmās board earlier this year after its Ā£5.4 billion takeover.
Starmer urges business leaders to seize opportunities of Indian trade deal
The Prime Minister has travelled to Mumbai with 125 business chiefs, cultural leaders and university bosses.
Gold hits fresh record above 4,000 US dollars
The price of gold has jumped more than 50% this year due to concerns over rising government debts, political instability and falling interest rates.
Vertu Motors warns of up to Ā£5.5m hit to yearly profits from JLR shutdown
It was ādisappointing for the industryā to experience issues during September, a key month for vehicle number plates being changed, Vertu said.
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Texas man arrested for fatal shooting of Indian student during violent rampage
Spate of attacks has heightened fears within the Indian-American community
Indian man fighting with Russian forces surrenders to Ukrainian Army, Kyiv says
Majoti Sahil Mohamed Hussein, 22, claims in video posted by Ukrainian military he joined war to escape prison
Six former surgeons general unite for rare warning over RFK Jrās actions: āendangering the health of the nationā
"Secretary Kennedy is entitled to his views. But he is not entitled to put peopleās health at risk,ā the surgeons general wrote in the joint statement
Robert Roberson remains hopeful as he faces another execution date in shaken baby syndrome case
Robert Roberson hopes he will again avoid becoming the first person in the U.S. executed for a murder conviction tied to the diagnosis of shaken baby syndrome
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin using shadow fleet to launch drones to attack Europe, says Zelensky
Zelensky says tankers being used by Russia to destabilise Europe
Major airports struggle with flight delays and staff shortages as government shutdown enters second week
More than 3,000 flight delays were reported Tuesday with Nashville and Chicago airports being hit hard
āI really really wish I never got into politicsā: Bro influencers who backed Trump are turning on the MAGA movement
āThis is kind of crazy that that could be possible,ā Joe Rogan said after President Donald Trump began sending migrants to his mega prison in El Salvador without due process
Minor detained over bomb threat to Utah high school which forced an evacuation: ābeyond the scale of a hoaxā
The detained boy was not a student at the school but rather was located out of state
Texas National Guard members arrive in Illinois despite lawsuit and opposition from local leaders over Trumpās crackdown
The fierce opposition to troops being sent to Chicago comes as the federal court recently blocked the Trump administration from using National Guard troops for a similar mission in Portland
Pam Bondi was playing to an audience of one as she tore into Democrats in bitterly partisan DOJ āweaponizationā hearing
Pam Bondi was ready to smack Democrats around, but found herself floundering when real questions came her way, writes John Bowden
The Latest: Trump administration threatens no back pay for federal workers in shutdown
President Donald Trumpās administration is warning Tuesday of no guaranteed back pay for federal workers during a government shutdown, reversing what has been longstanding policy for some 750,000...
Students stage pro-Palestinian protests on anniversary of Hamasā deadly attack on Israel
Students protest in London, Sheffield, Glasgow, Edinburgh and other cities on the second anniversary of 7 October
āAbsolutely disgustedā Marjorie Taylor Greene suddenly is Democratsā best GOP friend in shutdown fight over Obamacare
āYou are going to hear me utter words I never thought I'd say: Marjorie Taylor Greene is right,ā Raphael Warnock tells The Independent
Average UK worker would need to save 52 years of earnings to be wealthy
The average Brit would need to work for over half a century with no outgoings to move into the wealthiest bracket, according to analysts
UKās housing crisis laid bare as record number of homeless people ā including 11 children ā died last year
Eleven children ā including four under the age of one ā died while homeless last year, data from The Museum of Homelessness found
Starmer rules out more UK visas for highly skilled Indian workers ahead of talks with Modi in Mumbai
India reportedly pushed for far more visa access to the UK when the two countries were finalising a trade deal earlier this year
Heating engineers urged to sign up to heat pump āgiveawayā for their own homes
The āstart at homeā initiative aims to boost roll out of the clean technology that will be key to phasing out fossil fuel home heating.
Kemi Badenoch to unveil āgolden ruleā in bid to win back Conservativesā economic credibility lost by Truss
Kemi Badenoch will try to maximise Labourās problems on the economy to win back public support
Minister vows āevilā drug trade crackdown as thousands of county lines shut down in past year
More than 1,120 senior gang members have been charged in the 12 months to July, the government said
Raise alcohol taxes to tackle job-related drinking āproductivity crisisā ā think tank
Research found workersā productivity and economic growth is being stifled by the impact of alcohol consumption at work events.
Wealth tax on 10 richest Scots could lift 30,000 out of poverty, report suggests
The STUC said the Ā£492 million a year raised could alternatively fund 12,000 new nurses in hospitals, or 11,000 more teachers in classrooms.
Police search for suspects after two Philadelphia families are targeted in separate home invasions
Itās unclear whether the attacks are connected or if the families knew each other
NYC teen accused of decapitating momās boyfriend ālooked relievedā when cops came for him: neighbors
Exclusive: Neighbors describe the horrific aftermath of the brutal killing on a quiet Staten Island street, as the distraught partner of the victim told EMTs there was nothing they could do for...
Gold prices hit new high at $4,000 as investors turn to āsafe havenā amid fears of Trump policies and global conflicts
Gold has long been viewed as a stable investment in times of global and financial turmoil
White House claims tariffs will keep food program for moms and babies running during shutdown ā raising serious legal questions
Critical constitutional concerns emerge as the president subverts Congress to create his own tax and spending policies
Woman, 68, sues US Marshals after false arrest at gunpoint, saying sheās been forced to move out of state over āparanoiaā
Officers never checked womanās identity and threatened to āhitā her if she kept asking questions, lawsuit claims
āInvasiveā white bugs are swarming the Southeast and sticking to windshields, annoying residents
Woolly aphids are small, white insects that are thriving in the southeastern U.S.
Italy PM says she was reported to International Criminal Court for alleged complicity in genocide
Thousands of people have protested in Italy to protest against the mass killings in Gaza, with many also taking aim at Meloni
Sir Keir Starmer visits India on ālaunchpad for growthā trade mission
The Prime Minister is also facing calls to raise the case of a British national detained abroad with his Indian counterpart Mr Modi.
āThank you, Jesus!ā Couple finds rare 2.7-carat white diamond in Arkansas park
āThe minute I saw it in my shovel, I knew,ā the husband who made the diamond discovery said
Government āin discussionsā with EU over steel tariff hike ā Starmer
The European Commission is effectively planning to match the levy Donald Trump imposed on the EU.
Defiant Jenrick doubles down on āI didnāt see any white facesā attack on Birmingham
Bishop of Birmingham says shadow justice secretaryās comments āentirely wrongā and ādeeply unhelpfulā
Millions of drivers to get Ā£700 compensation from car mis-selling scandal
āNot everyone will get everything they would likeā warned the FCAās boss
UK steel manufacturers face āexistential threatā from EU tariff hikes
The European Commission plans to double tariffs on steel to 50% and reduce tariff-free import volumes.
Stephen Lawrenceās killer apologises to the murdered teenās family but explains why he wonāt name accomplices
David Norris said he was a 'violent, racist' 16-year-old who was 'fixatedā with becoming a gangster as he admitted his role in the notorious murder during release bid
Fears Amazon is in ādelicate situationā over rising mercury pollution
One figure stressed that health risks are particularly acute in the Amazon, where access to medical services is scarce
FTSE 100 flat as buyback boosts Imperial Brands
The FTSE 100 index closed up just 4.44 points at 9,483.58.
Tiny Caribbean island accuses Netherlands of failing to protect it from climate change
They say summers have transformed their homes into āprisons of concreteā
Tory conference worship of Blessed Margaret betrays hopes for a 1970s-style revival
Iron Lady memorabilia is everywhere at this yearās annual gathering as the Conservatives mark two major Maggie milestones. Sean OāGrady looks at whether Kemi Badenoch can turn the party around,...
Emmanuel Macron faces calls to step down after French PM resigns
The French president faces another political crisis as his closest allies seek to distance themselves
Co-op set to reveal financial toll caused by cyberattack
Millions of customersā data was stolen in a cyberattack over the summer
Reform treasurer admits looking stupid after company was ādefraudedā ā court
Nick Candy said he was tricked into investing by Dutch businessman Robert Bonnier.
Trump breaks silence on āBad Bunny rabbitā Super Bowl halftime show: āNever heard of himā
The president weighed in on Puerto Rican triple Grammy-winning superstar after days of MAGA outrage over the NFLās decision
Leo announces first overseas trip of his papacy
The trip will fulfil a journey that his predecessor, Pope Francis, had originally planned
German mayor fighting for life after being stabbed āby several menā in āabhorrent attackā
Chancellor Friedrich Merz has condemned the āterrible deedā just days after the mayorās election
Scientists reveal best ways to protect yourself from heart disease
A study has found that healthy habits such as nicotine avoidance and healthy eating in young adult life can slash your risk of cardiovascular disease
Emergency services scrambled to secondary school as man dies after falling unwell
London Ambulance Service confirmed a man has died and it is not a pupil at the school
Inquiry reveals cause of Felix Baumgartnerās fatal paragliding crash
Prosecutor Raffaele Iannella said the investigation found no technical issues with Baumgartnerās motorized paraglider
Scaramucci says Trump āhas gotten the drug of powerā and no longer has Kushner reining him in
Short-lived White House communications director claims president is āmarveling at the fact that he can bully people that are powerful and they kowtow to himā
Mystery after 47-year-old woman vanished a week ago while on a hike in California
Sunshine Borjas went missing hiking a popular 2-mile loop that is a popular spot for whale watching
Three injured as city centre building in major European city collapses
Three hurt after Madrid building collapses with unknown number of people missing
Reform treasurerās company seeking millions after alleged fraud, High Court told
Nick Candyās company, Candy Ventures Sarl, is alleged to have been ādupedā into investing into a technology start-up.
Supreme Court reviewing ban on conversion therapy for LGBTQ children
Statesā bans on discredited practice challenged by Christian Counselor
Jon Stewart shreds āHuman Flat Tireā Chuck Schumer in āWTFā rant over government shutdown
Daily Show host derides Senate minority leader over ineffective leadership and weak jokes
Investigators reveal first findings into South Carolina judgeās house fire
Law enforcement says there is currently no evidence to suggest the justiceās mansion was targeted by an arsonist and caution against sharing unverified information
Jenrick brandishes judgeās wig at Tory conference as he attacks judiciary for āfighting to keep illegal migrants in the UKā
Robert Jenrick said judges have spent their entire lives fighting to keep illegal migrants in the UK
US tsunami verdict issued after earthquake strikes Papua New Guinea
A city police official said that a "very huge" earthquake was felt
Imperial Brands āon trackā as pricing drives revenue rise
Shares in the FTSE 100 firm moved higher on Tuesday.
Scientists in US awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for quantum mechanics discovery
The scientistsā discovery could transform how we use mobile phones, cameras and even fibre optic cables
Judge shot dead by man on trial over property dispute in shocking attack
Local reports said the suspect opened fire in the courtroom in Albania as he feared he would lose the case
Gavin Newsom hits out at Trump after FAA warned there would be no air traffic controllers at Hollywood airport
Travelers hit with frustrating delays and cancellations as government shutdown affects federal agency workers
B&M set to slash prices following profit warning
The budget retailer has 786 stores across the UK
An organ donor gave her his heart. But now she canāt afford the life-saving medicines to keep it beating
Exclusive: A heart transplant recipient tells Rhian Lubin how she feels a health insurance company is āgamblingā with the gift of life from her donor: āIf they let me go into rejection, theyāre...
āUndemocratic and unlawfulā: Readers react to police crackdown on repeat protests
Most readers condemned the governmentās move to bolster restrictions on protests, arguing it is conflating Palestine Action demonstrations with antisemitism
Trump approves controversial 211-mile mining road for zinc and copper through Alaska wilderness
Many critics worry that development allowed by the road will put harvests at risk
Black bear attack: Bear who fatally mauled camper hunted down and shot dead in Ozark National Forest
It is the second fatal bear attack in the area in recent weeks
Mark Sanchezās family break silence after former NFL starās stabbing and arrest
Sanchez was stabbed after getting in a brawl with a truck driver in a dispute over parking, according to court documents
Explosions as van erupts in flames near French prime ministerās office in Paris
Outgoing PM Sebastien Lecornu had been due to hold meetings following his resignation
Jaguar Land Rover issues major update after crippling cyberattack
The carmaker has struggled to recover from a cyberattack
World has reached a ācritical turning pointā in switch to renewable energy
Solar and wind power outpaced the growth in worldwide electricity demand
Palestine protests live: Starmer hits out at āun-Britishā demonstration to take place on October 7 anniversary
A inter-university march through central London is taking place this afternoon
Shell takes Ā£446m impairment from cancelled Dutch biofuels project
It came as the London-listed oil giant revealed a stronger performance in its oil and gas trading operation.
Badenoch says there was ānothing wrongā with Jenrickās ādidnāt see another white faceā comments
Kemi Badenoch said Robert Jenrick was āmaking an observationā on his visit to Handsworth in Birmingham
Robert Jenrick warned ādonāt do an Andy Burnhamā as he bides his time over a leadership bid
Amid the gloom at the Tory conference, those close to Robert Jenrick have told him to ālet things play outā as leader Kemi Badenoch struggles to make impact amid dire poll ratings, write David...
Greta Thunberg cheered by crowd in Athens after Israel expels Gaza flotilla activists
āLet me be very clear, there is a genocide going on,ā says activist
71,000 chickens to be culled following outbreak of bird flu
A bird fly outbreak has been confirmed at a farm in northern Holland
Pharmacies facing angry and confused patients over Covid jab eligibility
Confusion comes after the criteria to receive Covid jab on the NHS was tightened this year
Tories mocked over misspelling āBritainā on chocolate bar at party conference
A Tory source said the spelling mistake was a āprinting errorā
Ineos blames Chinese imports and energy costs as it axes 60 jobs in Hull
Bosses said ācarbon-heavyā imports from China are āflooding the marketā after they were blocked from entering the US due to recent tariffs.
Three critically injured after medevac helicopter crashes on California highway
Three crew members who were on board taken to hospitals with critical injuries
What are the key sticking points for Hamas and Israel? The issues that could sink Trumpās 20-point peace plan
Hamas and Israel have been brought to the table by the US president - but huge gaps remain between them on crucial issues
Nandoās customers now restricted to just one Coca-Cola Classic under new government rules
Regulations aimed at tackling sugar consumption and obesity hit diners at the popular chicken chain
Supermarket giant with 980 shops to close most stores for three days this Christmas
The retailer is urging customers to visit their stores in the early hours or late evening to avoid the busiest times
For the past two years in Israel, every day has been October 7th
In a highly personal piece, filmmaker Gary Cohen writes about what it feels like to live in Israel two years on after the Hamas atrocities and see the world forget the 1,200 innocent people who...
āEach terrorist had a favourite hostage ā if we asked right, we might get extra foodā
Eli Sharabi was taken from his home on October 7 and held prisoner in Palestine for 491 days. Ahead of his book being published, he tells Nicole Lampert how heād cajole and bargain with his...
Ukraine-Russia war latest: British parts found in Russian drones used to attack Kyiv, says Zelensky
'Hundreds of thousands of components' in Russian war equipment being supplied by the West, Zelensky says
Keir Starmer urged to use India trip to call for release of jailed Briton Jagtar Singh Johal
Sikh activist was detained and imprisoned by Indian authorities in 2017
Connecticut mom charged after police say she tried to poison husband with spiked bottle of wine in bitter custody battle
Woman admitted to the attempted poisoning and a sample of the wine confirmed chemical levels, police say
Trump official to Fox News: America has entered āera of real masculinityā thanks to presidentās āmuscular leadershipā
The Trump administration official said his āreal masculinityā was showcased at an event celebrating the Navyās 250th birthday the president hosted over the weekend
Eric Adamsās office insists quick trip to Albania isnāt a grift days after he pulls out of NYC mayoral race
The eccentric mayor was previously facing corruption charges relating to luxury travel paid for by the government of Turkey ā until the Trump administration dropped his charges in questionable...
Save the whales! Animal rights activists plead for help as Canada marine park threatens to euthanize dozens of belugas
The now-defunct Marineland park says it is running out of money and has no other options to care for the animals after Canadian authorities blocked their export to a Chinese water park
Several airports experience delays as air traffic controllers go without pay during government shutdown
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned about stressed-out air traffic controllers, with some calling out sick amid the ongoing government shutdown
Hair loss, jock itch and toenail fungus: The millions taxpayers spend in VA ādisabilityā benefits each year
Agency has seen explosion in disability claims for the treatment of ailments with seemingly few ties to combat
Trump talks Diddy and Ghislaine Maxwell pardons as he bafflingly tells reporter, āI havenāt heard the name in so longā
Maxwellās last-ditch appeal of her sex trafficking conviction was rejected by the Supreme Court on Monday
Popular New Orleans meteorologist arrested on domestic abuse and child endangerment charges
Chief Meteorologist Devon Lucie was put on leave during the investigation into the domestic incident
Democratic strategist admits some in party have ācharisma of watching paint dryā as they think of ways to reach young men
The Democratic Partyās soul-searching on how to reach young men comes after Republicans made gains during 2024 election
Reform UK set to hike council tax in Kent by 5% - despite DOGE-style pledge to cut costs
Kent County Councilās Department of Local Government Efficiency (Dolge) has identified Ā£40m of potential savings - but council tax looks likely to go up next year
Marjorie Taylor Greene demands āEnglish-officialā law be passed before Bad Bunnyās Super Bowl performance
The far-right congresswoman called Bad Bunnyās selection for the Super Bowl āperverseā and āunwantedā as she fumed about his impending halftime show
Delivery apps charging as much as twice as much on supermarket groceries, consumer watchdog warns
An investigation found some items were double the price when ordered through delivery apps compared to on supermarket shelves
Two million pensioners could have to repay up to Ā£300 to HMRC - will it be taken from bank accounts?
HMRC is set to reclaim the money owed through tax, rather than direct from bank accounts
Jane Goodallās biting āLast Wordsā wish before dying would send Musk, Trump and Netanyahu on a SpaceX flight out of here
Goodall said she wished to put people she didnāt like on one of tech billionaire Elon Muskās spaceships and āsend them all off to the planet heās sure heās going to discoverā
Ministers welcome new loans that will ākickstartā business innovation
RBS said the loans could boost industries across Scotland in areas such as gaming, health technology, life sciences, fintech and robotics.
āAvalancheā of child abuse and sexual exploitation taking place behind closed doors: āItās a hidden emergencyā
Almost 20 per cent of children reported experiencing online solicitation or grooming before they turned 18
Renewables overtake coal globally for first time on record ā analysis
A think tank has found that the world may be reaching a ācrucial turning pointā in the shift towards clean energy.
Trump budget director Russell Vought is pushing Social Security overhaul to cut disability benefits for hundreds of thousands of Americans, report says
Critics fear proposed changes from White House budget chief Russell Vought mark biggest-ever cuts to disability insurance
ICE is struggling to detain more people despite a huge influx of money. And officials are blaming one man
Critics say the Trump administrationās new funding policies and strategy of working with states to house immigration detainees has slowed the expansion of its deportation campaign
The winner (if there is such a thing) of the government shutdown will be determined by these two races
Sorting out who wins when workers are being furloughed and services to Americans frozen is a foolās errand, writes Eric Garcia, but two races ahead of the 2026 midterms will serve as bellwethers.
Greta Thunberg cheered by crowd in Athens after Israel expels flotilla activists
āLet me be very clear, there is a genocide going on,ā says activist
Qatar Airways accused of killing āstrict vegetarianā passenger with meat-based meal
Exclusive: Asoka Jayaweera, a strict vegetarian, died after choking on a piece of food while attempting to āeat aroundā the meat in the meal he was served instead of the meatless one he had...
In Jilly Cooper Super land, almost all sex was āfun fun funā
As the former editor of the āErotic Reviewā, Rowan Pelling explains why Jilly Cooperās champagne-fuelled, hedonistic spirit and unabashed emphasis on flirtation was her generationās presiding...
Starmer faces cabinet revolt over Budget tax rises that could drive wealthy away
āThe trouble is we have crossed a line in trying to encourage aspiration. The non-dom change and the VAT on school fees have sent the opposite message,ā minister tells The Independent
Police seize guns from āsovereign citizensā who reject government authority
The crackdown follows the fatal shooting of two police officers in Victoria in August
Could Tories really join with Reform and āunite the rightā?
With Nigel Farage riding high in the opinion polls, some senior Tories are considering their options in the event of further election defeats, as Sean OāGrady explains
Cycling team Israel Premier Tech rebrands and drops national identity
Cycling team Israel Premier Tech has announced it is changing its name and moving away from its national identity
Jilly Cooper believed youāre reunited with your dogs in heaven ā I can see her there now
The bestselling author was known for her love of animals and has been a lifetime inspiration for TV dog expert and author Louise Glazebrook. But it was her vision of seeing her beloved dogs in the...
Mark Sanchez now faces felony charges for stabbing a delivery driver over parking spot, prosecutors say
Mark Sanchez, who joined Fox as an analyst in 2021, had been in Indianapolis to call Sundayās Colts game against the Las Vegas Raiders
Trial underway over Angels' alleged role in baseball pitcher Tyler Skaggs' overdose death
The Los Angeles Angels are facing a court trial over whether the team is responsible for the drug overdose death of one of its star pitchers
Woman wanted in connection to Mexican daycare fire that killed 49 toddlers is arrested in Arizona
Sandra Lucia TellezāNieves was a former co-owner of the nursery that caught fire with 150 children trapped inside in 2009
South Carolina judge gives brief update on how she feels after $1.5 million home was destroyed in āexplosionā
Judge Diane Goodsteinās house in Edisto Beach burned to the ground at the weekend, forcing her loved ones to jump from windows to safety
Nearly 20% of younger voters say they would not elect a woman as president, new poll finds
Most voters want to elect more women, but sexist double standards emerge when picturing them as president
Kroger premade pasta salads sold in 28 states under recall over Listeria concerns
There have been no reports of illness stemming from the recall
Long hot summer has made our booze stronger, say Britainās cider makers
After record-high temperatures, sweeter fruit was harvested in the orchards and vineyards during summer
Robert Jenrick hits out at Liz Trussās ācarelessā and āun-conservativeā mini-Budget
Jenrick also dismisses any speculation about his leadership ambitions, telling his audience Kemi Badenoch will lead the Tories into the next election
Bank governor says UK innovation needs āsupportiveā investment environment
Andrew Bailey was speaking at a summit in Edinburgh on Monday.
Trump wanted to use Kirkās death to launch a āwar on terrorā on the left ā but many close to him werenāt convinced
Members of presidentās inner circle privately doubted that the Turning Point USA founderās assassin really belonged to a radical left-wing terror network, according to new report
Resident doctors vote for strike action in row over jobs
BMA says 97% of first-year doctors voted for action over job security fears, after resident doctors walked out of English hospitals for five days in summer over dispute over pay that is still not resolved
Trump is āescalatingā unrest in Chicago with āillegal, dangerous and unconstitutionalā National Guard deployment, lawsuit says
Sending in troops after federal agents shot tear gas at protesters and raided apartments could risk āinciting a public outcryā
āAny day this week in primetimeā: Hakeem Jeffries just challenged Speaker Mike Johnson to a live debate over shutdown
Johnson dismisses the efforts as ātheatricsā
Pope Leo rolls back one of his predecessorās more questionable reforms
The law is the clearest sign yet that Leo is recalibrating the powers in the Vatican
FTSE 100 finishes lower as political woe in Paris jolts CAC 40
The FTSE 100 index closed down 12.11 points, or 0.1%, at 9,479.14.
Supreme Court declines to help out Laura Loomer in her doomed RICO social media lawsuit
Laura Loomer claimed that her ban from social media platforms did immense damage to her unsuccessful congressional campaigns in 2020 and 2022.
New 911 transcripts reveal horror inside Minneapolis church as mass shooting began
āWe need medical assistance ASAP. We got multiple people have been shot,ā callers tell emergency services
AOC wants supporters to laugh at MAGA men starting with Stephen Miller who she claims is upset about his height
AOC mocked Stephen Miller, saying the MAGA aide was āmadā that he is 4-feet 10-inches tall
Thousands of passengers set for Christmas travel disruption due to train engineering works
Passengers are being urged by Network Rail to check online journey planners and book tickets way in advance
New conspiracies over Trumpās health swirl after text interview with CNNās Jake Tapper
The president famously does not use email and is not known to frequently use text messages
Man seriously injured in knife attack on Greyhound bus in New Mexico - weeks after a woman was fatally stabbed on a train
The victimās family is searching for the woman who jumped into action to save his life moments after the attack
The Latest: National Guard deploys as ICE uses increasingly combative tactics in US cities
Itās now Day 6 of the shutdown, and the Democratic minority leader has challenged the Republican House speaker to a televised debate on the impasse over reopening the federal government
When Trump faces a challenge, where does he run? The Supreme Courtās shadow docket
Each time Trump faces a challenge to his attempts to expand his executive authority, he runs to the Supreme Courtās shadow docket and his conservative majority complies, Ariana Baio reports
The Independentās former chief photographer Brian Harris dies
He photographed major world events from Eastern Europe, the US, the Falklands and the Sudan
29 million smartphone users in the UK could be due compensation
Apple and Samsung smartphone users in the UK could receive part of Ā£480m payout
A new storm system is brewing in the Atlantic - could it impact the US?
Only one storm has hit the U.S. this hurricane season ā but there are two months left
Drunk female passenger kicked off flight, then arrested for sexual battery after assaulting an airport employee, police say
The 31-year-old is accused of assaulting an airport employee and grabbing her breast
Ghislaine Maxwellās appeal on sex-trafficking charges rejected by Supreme Court
Jeffrey Epsteinās associate is serving a 20-year prison sentence for grooming and abusing young girls
Celebrity birthdays for the week of Oct. 12-18
Celebrities having birthdays during the week of Oct_ 12-18 include āShogunā actor Hiroyuki Sanada, singer-songwriter John Mayer and animator Mike Judge, creator of āKing of the Hill."
Paramount officially acquires anti-woke The Free Press and names Bari Weiss editor-in-chief of CBS News
Bari Weiss is now the top editor of CBS News.
Man who called himself āKardashian of Cheshireā jailed for Ā£200,000 luxury handbag fraud
Jack Watkin, 26, was also found guilty by a jury of possessing and making indecent images of children
ICE targets frustrated officers in fresh recruitment drive amid mass deportation plans
Millions of dollars are being spent on TV recruitment ads targeting officers
Nandoās customers now restricted to just one Coca-Cola under new government rules
Regulations aimed at tackling sugar consumption and obesity hit diners at popular chicken chain
100-tonne āfatbergā blockage removed from London sewer
Thames Water described the clearance of the fatberg as āhugely complexā
How the Supreme Courtās shadow docket is shaping American life ā without explanation
Each time Trump faces a challenge to his attempts to expand his executive authority, he runs to the Supreme Courtās shadow docket and his conservative majority complies, Ariana Baio reports
Jet2 rewards thousands of employees with Ā£58m share scheme bonus
Jet2 said 5,700 workers are to join its employee share plan scheme
Trump unleashes new FCC threat on NBC in fat-shaming Al Sharpton
President attacks civil rights activist over alleged bias on his PoliticsNation show while calling on his own media attack dog Brendan Carr to investigate MSNBCās sister network
Argument between two women at a Pittsburgh barber shop turns deadly when gunfire erupts
The two women had an ongoing feud dating to 2023, police said.
Starmer urges university students to halt pro-Palestine protests and remember āheinousā October 7 attacks instead
Labour prime minister intervenes to warn of ācontextā just days after Manchester synagogue terror attack
Jenrick hits out at Trussās ācarelessā mini-budget as he says Tory party must accept errors: Politics live
The shadow justice secretary said the party must be āhonestā about its mistakes to rebuild public trust
One dead and one injured in two separate shootings at South Carolina State University
Gunshots were heard on Saturday evening near an on-campus housing facility with off-campus students being urged to stay away
JLR testing at factories ahead of production restart after cyber attack
The British car maker has said some sections of its manufacturing will āresume in the coming daysā.
Council apologises for leaving over 1,100 welfare and police emails unread
Investigators said the councilās lack of action left at least one resident at significant risk of harm
Former Premier League star in court over alleged XL Bully attack
SaĆÆd Benrahma is next due to appear in court for a plea hearing on 16 October
Trump-appointed judge blocks White House order to send 300 troops to Portland as protestors clash with cops
Justice accuses administration of ādirect contraventionā of her orders as demonstrations against federal law enforcement intervention erupt on streets of Oregon city
Top Farage aide hints Conservatives could merge with Reform UK post-election if Jenrick becomes Tory leader
Gawain Towler also hinted Reform will have an open-door policy to Tory defectors
Australiaās mushroom murder case is back in court. Hereās why
In September, Erin Patterson was sentenced on three counts of murder and one count of attempted murder
Tories vow to cut energy bills by 20% by scrapping carbon tax and wind subsidies
Shadow energy secretary Claire Coutinho claimed these two policies will save the average family Ā£165 a year.
Skydiving instructor dies falling without parachute after becoming separated during tandem jump
Instructor Justin Fuller died in the ātotal freak accidentā in Nashville, while the student he jumped with survived after landing in a tree
Thousands of Jet2 staff in line for share of Ā£58m
Jet2 said more than 5,700 workers will receive payments after joining its employee share plan scheme.
Mondi shares tumble to 12-year low after flagging āchallengingā conditions
The company, which is listed on Londonās FTSE 100 index, said āchallengingā trading conditions were set to persist for the rest of the year.
Storm Amy disruption āillustration of climate problemā ā Swinney
The first named storm of the season brought travel disruption and power cuts.
How Labourās latest housing reforms would affect homebuyers
The new plans could see benefits for first-time buyers and speed up the process by four weeks
Three climbers killed in avalanche at scenic European alps
Dozens of rescuers, police and a helicopter continued the search on Monday
Tories to ditch business rates for pubs and shops if they win election
Sir Mel Stride made the commitment as he addressed the Conservative Party conference
South Carolina judgeās $1.5m home destroyed in huge fire as her family is rushed to hospital
Circuit court justice Diane Goodstein, who ruled against Trump administration last month, was out walking when mansion erupted into flames
Portlanders are organizing a naked bike ride to protest Trump militarization of city
Trump has claimed that the city has descended into ālawless mayhemā and that federal troops are needed to protect ICE agents in Portland
Stephen Millerās own cousin calls him āthe face of evilā for role in immigration crackdown
Millerās cousin said that she feels that she needs to āgrieve for what he has becomeā
GisĆØle Pelicotās rape case returns to court as man appeals conviction
Husamettin Dogan was sentenced to nine years in prison for his role in a drugging and rape trial
Politics latest: Farageās Reform is the party of āmore spending and more debtā Stride tells Tory conference
Shadow chancellor set out plan for cuts if party wins next election
Franceās new prime minister resigns after less than a month in the job
French president Emmanuel Macron has accepted his resignation
Prosecutors want longer sentence for Australian mushroom killer Erin Patterson
Patterson was sentenced to life in prison for murder of three people who were lunch guests at her home in 2023
UKās construction slump eases despite prolonged stretch of job cutting
Construction work has been falling since the beginning of the year, according to the PMI surveys.
Outcry over shock withdrawal of Irish presidential candidate
Billy Kelleher, who ran against Jim Gavin for the Fianna Fail nomination, called his selection a āserious miscalculationā
Nottingham attack victim Grace OāMalley-Kumar posthumously awarded bravery medal
The family of 19-year-old Grace OāMalley-Kumar say they are so proud of their daughter for attempting to fight off attacker
Teacher banned after slapping pupil who laughed at classmate who couldnāt answer question
Bernard Aquilina, 35, has been banned from teaching indefinitely after he assaulted a student for laughing
Two people charged after cars driven into border patrol agentsā vehicle in Chicago
One of the suspects was shot during the incident, one of several clashes between immigration agents and protesters in the Windy City over the weekend
āFixatedā stalker came within feet of Prince Harry on latest UK visit
The woman, who reportedly followed the Duke of Sussex to Nigeria, was allegedly ābody-blockedā by his private staff
Trump and Republicans are being blamed more than Dems for government shutdown, early polling finds
The majority of independent voters - and nearly one in 10 Republican voters - blame the Trump administration for the shutdown
Tories to pledge Ā£5,000 tax break for young homebuyers
The shadow chancellor will set out a slew of cuts to welfare and foreign aid
Two dead including teenager and 12 more wounded in mass shooting in Alabama
One of the victims was believed to have been targeted, prompting other armed people in the area to pull out their arms
Lib Dems will āalmost undoubtedlyā win more seats than Tories, says top pollster John Curtice
Sir John Curtice made the stark warning at a fringe event at the Conservative party conference
Lender Shawbrook plans London stock market listing
Previous reports have indicated the company could be valued at up to Ā£2 billion.
From Thatcher to Farage, whatās on the Conservative conference agenda?
With few major policy announcements in the pipeline, what could be the standout moments from this yearās conference in Manchester? Sean OāGrady looks ahead
Ā£480m payout could be due to UK Apple and Samsung smartphone users
Which? has brought the claim on behalf of around 29 million UK users
Major shake-up to house buying could speed up process by a month
Under the plans, sellers and estate agents will be required to provide buyers with vital information about a property upfront
Tories pledge Ā£5,000 tax-break for young homebuyers
The shadow chancellor will set out a slew of cuts to welfare and foreign aid
Jimmy Kimmel is more popular than Trump, new poll finds
Kimmelās return to the air was watched by 6.3 million viewers ā more than tripling the late-night showās normal TV viewership
Trump complained Netanyahu was āso negativeā after Hamas partially accepts peace deal
U.S. president continues making threats to Hamas while privately chiding Netanyahu, reports say
Ukraine-Russia war live: Five dead in mass missile and drone attack by Putinās forces after Poland scrambles jets
Comes amid mounting concern Russia could be behind growing number of recent drone incursions in airspace of Ukraine's European allies
Labour pledge homebuying shake-up that could save first-time buyers an average Ā£710
The government plans to slash costs and cut transaction times in groundbreaking move
White House doesnāt see funny side of SNL premiere bashing of Trump and FCC chair
The long-running sketch show aired the premiere of season 51 on October 4, and wasted no time in skewering the president
New Zealand to pay Samoa $3.6m for ship its sailors drove aground on reef
All 75 people on board evacuated to safety as the boat foundered about 1.6km off the coast of Upolu, Samoaās second largest island before it caught fire and sank
Forklift driver who won Ā£1m on scratchcard rushed to hospital after āthree months of partyingā
After his scratchcard win Adam Lopez said he lost all structure to his life and started partying, but his health soon took a hit
Trump warns Hamas faces ācomplete obliterationā if group clings to power as US negotiators arrive in Egypt to push ceasefire deal
Under the terms of Trumpās 20-point ceasefire deal, Hamas would largely have to give up its control and power in Gaza
āDonāt worry about it, itās all comingā: Trump promises pay raises for sailors as he celebrates 250 years of US Navy during shutdown
Trump taunts Democrats as he politicizes Navy celebration, and tries to get cadets to boo former President Barack Obama
Major retailer plans to hire almost 20,000 extra staff to cope with Christmas rush
Some 17,000 will be hired by Sainsburyās and 2,000 by Argos
Warning that Trump scrapping diversity orders could hurt global economic growth
Mariella Frostrup says Trumpās policies mark a major backwards step
UK class action against tech giant Qualcomm set to begin
Which? has brought the claim on behalf of around 29 million UK Apple and Samsung smartphone users.
Trumpās diversity orders a āmajor step backā in gender equality, Frostrup warns
Womenās campaigner Mariella Frostrup said she is āoptimisticā as a report shows a 19% rise in big UK firms meeting gender equality benchmarks.
Skin + Me founder says ārobotsā could not replace human dermatologists
James Mishreki, who created the business in 2020, said personalisation was one of the biggest trends in the skincare market.
Charities offered laptops to support their work
Big Issue says the move will help communities get online, make better use of digital services and unlock the benefits of AI.
Sainsburyās and Argos to hire around 19,000 extra workers for Christmas
The retail group has opened applications for 17,000 seasonal roles at Sainsburyās and 2,000 across Argos
Illinois is investigating after ICE raid left ānearly nakedā children zip-tied, Gov JB Pritzker says
Neighbors recalled witnessing law enforcement zip-tie children together and separate them from parents during a middle-of-the-night immigration raid
Man arrested after being found with molotov cocktail in tent on steps of Washington cathedral
Louis Geri, 41, of Vineland, New Jersey, was taken into custody Sunday morning
Tories to set out plans to cut Ā£47bn from government spending
Shadow chancellor Sir Mel Stride will unveil proposals at the Tory party conference.
Woman caught on camera smearing poop on Trump-themed Cybertruck
Internet sleuths claim that they have identified the woman
Family say teen charged with murder stalked girl before fatal crash
Vincent Battiloro, 17, referred to the crash during a 20-minute YouTube livestream posted a day after
DHS chief Kristi Noem claims cartels have put $10,000 bounties on heads of specific ICE agents
Homeland Security secretary did not specify which āgangsā or ācartel membersā had put a hit out for individual law enforcement agents
Trump slams federal judge, who he appointed in Oregon, for blocking National Guard deployment in Portland
The judge noted Trumpās decision to send the troops was āuntetheredā to the facts
Governor Gavin Newsom says Trump is sending 300 California National Guards into Oregon
A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from deploying Oregonās National Guard into āwar ravagedā Portland
The Sea: How an Israeli directorās moving film about a Palestinian boy become a government target
When Shai Carmelli-Pollakās film āThe Seaā won five trophies at Israelās Oscars, it sparked a furious backlash from the government, including threats to defund the awards entirely. The director...
Mexico soccer star Omar Bravo arrested on suspicion of child sexual abuse
Mexican authorities have arrested former soccer player Omar Bravo on suspicion of child sexual abuse
The DVLA is set to make a big number plate change next week
Prices for the personalised number plates will go as high as Ā£799
UK politics live: Badenoch claims deportation plan is credible ā but canāt say where 150,000 migrants a year will go
Tory leader calls question āirrelevantā as she is set to announce series of hardline policies on first day of Conservative Party conference
Trump plans aid package for US soybean farmers while seeking trade deal with China
President Donald Trump is making plans for a significant aid package for U.S. soybean farmers
Police treating suspected arson attack on East Sussex mosque as hate crime
Police say they have stepped up patrols in the area to reassure the Muslim community of their safety
Rayner under fire for using taxpayer-funded bodyguards to move boxes
Angela Raynerās security detail was pictured helping her boyfriend move boxes between their homes in Brighton and Hove
Ukraine-Russia war latest: 5 dead in mass missile and drone attack by Putinās forces after Poland scrambles jets
Comes amid mounting concern Russia could be behind growing number of recent drone incursions in airspace of Ukraine's European allies
Police to get new powers in crackdown on repeat protests after hundreds arrested at Palestine Action rally
Announcement comes hours after nearly 500 people were arrested in London
Driver fury as parking ticket debt firms record ādisproportionately highā 63% profits
Parking ticket debt firms often charge drivers Ā£70 on top of the cost of their fine
Mel Stride issues warning to Tory leadership plotters on eve of conference
The shadow chancellor has spoken to The Independent ahead of the Conservative conference in Manchester
Doctors issue warning against this viral sleeping hack
Sleep medicine experts have weighed in on the mouth taping trend
Prince William proud of āunstoppableā finalists of Earthshot prize
Winner of the Earthshot prize will b e announced in Brazil next month
Are apprenticeships really better than a degree?
The prime minister was given full marks for saying we should ditch university targets and replace them with more learning on the job opportunities. It sounds great on paper, but everyone really...
Costco to start selling Ozempic and Wegovy at discounted prices
The popular medications will be available at 600 Costco pharmacies
Illinois governor says Trump gave him āultimatumā and is mobilizing 300 National Guard troops as protests erupt
āFor Donald Trump, this has never been about safety. This is about control,ā the Democratic governor said
Trump announces Israel has agreed to āinitial withdrawal lineā in Gaza - but Hamas has not confirmed
āOur goal is to limit the negotiations to just a few days,ā Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu said
Israel-Hamas latest: Benjamin Netanyahu hopes to announce release of all hostages from Gaza āin coming daysā
Benjamin Netanyahuās comments were followed by Donald Trumpās claim a ceasefire would begin immediately once Hamas had confirmed an āinitial withdrawal lineā in Gaza
Lucky Lotto player scoops life-changing Ā£10.6m jackpot
The lucky ticket-holder matched all six numbers in Saturday nightās Lotto draw
Vance piles on Democratic AG candidate who likened rival to Hitler and said he should be shot
Jay Jones admitted that his text messages were āabhorrentā and apologized, but said Virginians deserved a leader who would āaccept when theyāve made mistakesā
Mark Sanchez arrested on battery and other charges after being stabbed
Fans, former teammates, and teams of 38-year-old Mark Sanchez are sending well-wishes after he was stabbed outside a pub overnight in Indianapolis
Woman shot multiple times by ICE agents in Chicago, DHS confirms
The āarmedā woman was reportedly taken to a Chicago-area hospital in stable condition after the car crash and shooting
MAGA reporter tells Fox News he was arrested in Portland for being āconservativeā
Nick Sortor claimed that he had done nothing to provoke his arrest and had been harassed himself by a group of people described by his supporters as āAntifa thugsā
Conservatives to pledge Ā£1.6 billion āRemovals Forceā to deport 150,000 a year
The Removals Force will aim to deport 150,000 people every year
Kristi Noem blames JB Pritzker after sheās refused access to a bathroom during visit to Illinois ICE facility
Video showed Noem and her team approaching the Village of Broadview Municipal Building, located in a suburb of Chicago, but being loudly refused by the staff inside
What to know after Hamas welcomes US peace plan for Gaza
Both Israel and now Hamas have signaled support for the new U.S. plan to end the war in Gaza and release all remaining hostages there
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Trump admin discussed sending the battle-ready 82nd Airborne Division into Portland, leaked texts reveal
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reportedly considered deploying an elite Army unit to Portland, Oregon, to address protests President Donald Trump called ālawless mayhem,ā according to text messages
āEnough is enoughā says chief of police federation as āexhaustedā officers arrest 355 at Palestine Action protest
Met Police said many of those arrested needed carrying away after they refused to walk from Trafalgar Square ā but Amnesty International says arresting hundreds of people at the demonstration is...
Journalists work in dire conditions to tell Gaza's story, knowing that could make them targets
Minutes after journalists converged on the site of an Israeli strike in Gaza, cameraman Ibrahim Qannan began a live broadcast
Panic in Brazil after deadly cocktail methanol poisoning
The Health Ministry confirmed 11 cases tied to alcoholic beverages and was investigating 102 suspected cases
Bill Maher skewers Pete Hegsethās Quantico speech: āNo gays, just buff, hairless menā
The late night talk show host said that Hegsethās speech had been half about āwarrior ethosā and half about āgrooming tipsā
Ukraine-Russia war latest: At least 30 injured after Putin strikes Kyiv-bound passenger train in āsavageā attack
Volodymyr Zelensky says dozens of civilians injured as governor posts picture of burning passenger carriage
Majority of Tory members oppose Kemi Badenochās net zero plans
More than half of Tory members said they support Britainās target of reaching net zero by 2050
Urgent action needed as UK antisemitism is āoff the chartsā, says charity boss
Dave Rich of the Community Security Trust criticised political figures for their failure to address antisemitism
Trump is reviving large sales of coal from public lands. Will anyone want it?
U.S. officials in coming days are set to hold the governmentās biggest coal sales in more than a decade
Munich Airport reopens after ādrones force closure twice in 24 hoursā
Authorities shut the airport twice after suspected drone sightings
Spain, Italy and Portugal brace for mass protests against Israel's war in Gaza
Spain, Italy, and Portugal are preparing for mass protests against Israel's war in Gaza
Storm Amy map: When and where up to 100mph winds will hit the UK
The entire UK is covered by weather warnings as the Storm Amy hits, bringing gale-force winds of up to 100mph.
Millions rally in Italy for Gaza as general strike halts services across the country
Italyās conservative Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni had sharply criticised the strike
Judge rips into Sean āDiddyā Combs as he hands down 4-year sentence for āfreak offā crimes: āYou abused these womenā
The rapper was convicted of two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution
Is the Green Party poised for a political breakthrough?
As the party meets in Bournemouth for its annual conference, its members hope that a new leader, turmoil in the rival Corbyn-Sultana party and Kemi Badenochās turn against net zero will give it...
Storm Amy latest: UK faces ādanger to lifeā warnings with 100mph winds and heavy rain after man dies in Ireland
Weather warnings cover much of country as first named storm of season brings travel chaos and leaves hundreds of thousands of homes without power
āOver-the-counter pain relief failed me ā but I started to embrace life again when I found medical cannabisā
As women struggle to find treatment for their pain, an increasing amount are turning to medical cannabis for help
Palestine protests latest: Hundreds to march despite Starmer and police calls to cancel after Manchester attack
Defend Our Juries say more than 1,500 people have pledged to attend the protest in Trafalgar Square in the wake of a stabbing attack on a synagogue
Government shutdown to continue into next week as Senate vote fails to break bitter partisan deadlock: Live updates
Government shutdown Day 3 live updates: Senate vote fails to break bitter partisan deadlock on government shutdown
Japan's first female governing-party leader is an ultra-conservative star in a male-dominated group
In a country that ranks poorly internationally for gender equality, the new president of Japanās long-governing Liberal Democrats is one of the most conservative members of the male-dominated...
Manchester attack: Jihad Al-Shamie influenced by āextremist Islamist ideologyā as three more arrested
A watchdog has launched an investigation into the police shooting as it emerged terrorist Jihad Al-Shamie, 35, was on bail for rape
McCarthyism 2.0: From Stephen King to Judy Blume, nobodyās safe from Trumpās book banners
A new list of the most cancelled books in the US includes some of the most revered texts in the world. Here, Alex Hannaford talks to the librarians on the frontline of the battle for free speech
Patrolling Natoās skies with the RAF: A birds-eye look at Europeās creeping frontline
World affairs editor Sam Kiley joins RAF support patrols over Poland on what is effectively Natoās eastern flank against Vladimir Putinās Russia - and sees a war without end
Why Shabana Mahmood could change everything ā for Keir Starmer and the country
Sheās got one of the toughest gigs in government, overseeing the small boats crisis to the policing of demonstrations and free speech, but what do we really know about her? Sonia Sodha charts the...
Trump tells Israel it āmust immediately stopā bombing Gaza to enable hostage release after Hamas accepts elements of peace plan
President says the militant group is āready for a lasting peaceā based on the plan he announced on Monday
LA City Hall evacuated after driver with note addressed to Trump crashes into steps and barricades himself
Officials say Los Angelesās City Hall was evacuated after a car crashed into the steps of the building
A tragic suicide and claims of bullying: Senator Ron Wydenās wife accuses late assistant of massive theft
Exclusive: Nancy Bass Wyden told The Independent that Brandon OāBrien made a ādeliberate effort ... to ingratiate himself with [my] children over time, gaining their trust in order to twist...
Trump to host large Navy celebration this weekend while military goes without pay during shutdown: āTHE SHOW MUST GO ON!ā
Trump said thousands of active-duty servicemembers and military families will be at āthe largest Celebration in the History of the Navyā
I had a prime seat for Diddyās last act and one thing is clear: The show is over
Months after the eight-week trial ended, the rapper was still the hottest ticket in town. Kelly Rissman was there to see it.
Judge remains undecided on treatment plan for man charged with stalking Jennifer Aniston
A Los Angeles judge remained undecided in a hearing Friday on treatment plan for a man charged with stalking Jennifer Aniston and ramming his car into her home
Attempted assassin of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh sentenced to more than eight years in prison
Sophie Roske pleaded guilty to the assassination attempt in April
Electric car sales hit record high in September
Industry body the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) said 72,779 pure battery electric new cars were registered last month.
Rite Aid just closed all its pharmacies. What will happen to customer prescriptions?
Rite Aid is selling off its assets ā including its Thrifty ice cream brand ā as part of the bankruptcy
Trump administration offers migrant children $2,500 to self-deport
Advocates representing children in federal custody blast government over ācruel tacticā and āegregious abuseā
Treasury considers $1 coin with Trumpās image on it for Americaās 250th anniversary. Is it legal?
Law states that āonly the portrait of a deceased individual may appear on United States currency,' but living people have appeared on coins in the past
D4vd hires Harvey Weinstein lawyer as police investigate how teenagerās body came to be found in his Tesla
Singer has reportedly retained Blair Berk to handle legal matters related to the ongoing investigation
Starmer urges planned pro-Palestine protests to ārespect grief of British Jewsā
The prime minster said the protests could cause further pain to those mourning the terror attack on a Manchester synagogue
Russia launches devastating attack on Ukrainian energy
Russia escalates drone and missile attacks as Europe raises its own concerns about alleged Moscow activity in its borders
Zack Polanski warns Keir Starmerās Britain is descending into authoritarianism
The politician is pitching the Green Party as a left-wing alternative for disgruntled Labour voters
The tiny European country getting a new royal leader
Luxembourg celebrates Grand Duke Guillaume after his father abdicates
2 million rally in Italy for Gaza as general strike halts key services
Over 2 million people across Italy have rallied in more than 100 cities for a one-day general strike
FTSE 100 ends record breaking week at new high
The upbeat mood came despite the ongoing US federal government shutdown and some downbeat domestic economic data.
Prince William wants to be the King of change ā hereās how heāll shape the monarchy for a new era
As the Prince of Wales signals a clear shift in direction for when he takes the throne, Harry Mount looks at the quiet āevolutionaryā who will do things differently to his father
Sean āDiddyā Combs drops desperate 11th-hour video plea for mercy he hopes to play at sentencing
The video submitted in a court filing is shot in documentary style and features clips of Combs over the years with his children and partaking in charity work.
Bank governor warns of risks of cutting regulation in bid for growth
Andrew Bailey said in a speech in Amsterdam he can see evidence that there is a ārisk of history showing signs of repeating itselfā.
Manchester synagogue attack latest: One of two victims was shot by armed police
It comes as the family of Jihad Al-Shamie, who is suspected of killing two people at a synagogue, condemned the āheinous actā
50 Cent warns judge that ādangerousā Diddy should not be āunleashedā on public ahead of sentencing
Rival rapper took his latest shot at Combs ahead of sentencing
Major carmaker confirms customer data stolen in cyber attack
The carmaker is the latest firm to be affected by a significant cyber breach
Trump spares DOGE and Russ Voughtās OMB from shutdown pain as thousands of White House staff are sent home
As about a third of White House staff are furloughed, DOGE and the Office of Management and Budget will keep moving along
Surprise snowfall hits Europe as power lines damaged and thousands left without power
More than half a metre of snow has already accumulated at higher altitudes
Housing data to shed light on market amid pre-Budget buyer āhesitationā
Zoopla recently said pre-Budget speculation about possible property tax changes was creating hesitation in the buyers market.
Noteworthy and influential people who've died this year
The September killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a campus speaking event rocked the political landscape in the U.S. and beyond
A woman ordered coffee and paper plates on Amazon. She got a box full of hundreds of blank ballots
Maine officials launch investigation into mystery delivery, which arrived days before mail-in voting opens in state referendum on election reform
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Stephen Colbert claps back with X-rated sombrero-sofa meme after JD Vance says Trumpās āracistā AI videos are funny
āWeāre joking,ā Stephen Colbert snarked on Thursday night. āWeāre having a good time.ā
Watch live: Outside court as Sean āDiddyā Combs is sentenced
Watch a livestream outside court as Sean āDiddyā Combs is due to be sentenced on Friday, 3 October, for prostitution-related charges following a two-month trial that unmasked the mogul as a serial...
Bari Weiss to become CBS News editor-in-chief in wake of controversial Paramount merger: report
Opponents say Weissās āanti-wokeā, pro-Israel stance will be like ādropping a grenadeā in the newsroom
Study shows impact of motherhood on earnings
ONS says part of the cut in earnings was the result of a reduction in employment.
The age your brain works best at - and itās later than you think
A new study has found that brain functioning peaks between 55 to 60 years old
Global banking climate group to stop operations after member exodus
Several major banks, including British lenders HSBC and Barclays, left the Net Zero Banking Alliance in the last year.
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Huge explosion in attack on Kyiv gas facilities
Some 35 missiles were said to have struck crucial gas facilities in Kharkiv and Poltava on Friday
Teen who killed his sister-in-law and nephews could be jailed for 97 years
Prosecutors are seeking consecutive sentences of 35 years to life
Search scaled back for four-year-old missing in Australian outback
Police say boy unlikely to be alive ādue to passage of time, his age, and nature of terrainā
Renewed search for British toddler who vanished 55 years ago ends without police finding her remains
Cheryl Grimmer, a British-born toddler, vanished from an NSW beach more than half a century ago
Wetherspoonās boss pledges to ātry very hardā not to increase prices
Sir Tim Martin said ātrendyā spirits and cocktails are increasingly popular across their pubs
Beauty Tech Group boss hopes Ā£300m float will help revive London IPOs
The beauty gadget firm kicked off its market debut with a Ā£300 million valuation, but shares jumped by 6% soon after opening.
Detained oil tanker linked to Russiaās āshadow fleetā makes shock move
The vesselās captain has since been charged with refusing to follow instructions from the French navy
How Kash Patel used a neo-Nazi stock phrase to honor Charlie Kirk
The concept had a profound appeal to Nazis in the 1930s and has since been adopted by far-right terrorists
Rogue planet outside our solar system is expanding rapidly in huge āgrowth spurtā
Free-floating planet is consuming gas and dust at a rate of six billion tonnes a second
Santander UKās chief to step down ahead of TSB merger
Mike Regnier said he wants to pursue āother interestsā so it is the right time to step down from the Spanish banking giant.
These five Senate Democrats could be the key for Republicans to break Schumer ... and the shutdown standoff
From paying troops to protecting federal jobs in their home state, these Democrats have plenty of reasons to cross the aisle on a continuing resolutiuon, Eric Garcia reports
Trump mulling $2,000 ādividendā for Americans to share money made from tariffs
Donald Trump has suggested giving $2000 to Americans using his tariff money, although the Supreme Court is still deciding whether his tariffs are even legal
Diddy faces 20-year prison sentence over freak-off sex parties as victim prepares to confront him in court
Combs was convicted on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution, also known as the Mann Act, which carries a maximum sentence of 10 years per count
Storm Amy map: When and where 95mph winds will hit the UK
Several weather warnings came into force from Friday as Storm Amy approaches
Sarah Mullally becomes first ever female Archbishop of Canterbury
Former Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby stepped down over a safeguarding scandal
Apple pulls ICE tracking apps after pressure from the White House
Programs allowing public to post information about raids by immigration agents in their communities pulled from App Store following heavy criticism from Trump administration officials this summer
Dame Sarah Mullally: The āsafe pair of handsā appointed the first female Archbishop of Canterbury
Dame Sarah Mullally was formerly the first female Bishop of London
A timeline of Sean āDiddyā Combs' career and legal problems as he is set to be sentenced
For more than two decades, Sean āDiddyā Combs was one of hip-hopās most nimble entrepreneurs
Diddy writes heartfelt letter to judge on eve of sentencing appealing for clemency
Sean Combs tells justice he was ābroken to my coreā but now feels remorse over his past actions, observing: āPrison will change you or kill you ā I choose to liveā
Watch: Police surround Manchester attack suspect Jihad Al-Shamieās home
Watch as police officers surround an address in Manchester where terror attacker Jihad Al-Shamie is believed to have lived.
Service sector grows at weakest for five months amid pre-Budget caution
The S&P Global UK services PMI survey scored a reading of 50.8 for the month, falling from a previous 16-month high of 54.2 in August.
Australian mushroom killer Erin Patterson set to appeal triple murder conviction
New legal team says they intend to file appeal but need more time to prepare
Beer shortage fears mount after as cyber attack wreaks havoc on brewing giant
It is thought Asahi is just days away from running out of stock of its signature Super Dry lager
What we know about the suspect and victims in the Manchester synagogue attack
One of the victims, Melvin Cravitz, 66, was described by a neighbour as a ālovely, lovely blokeā
Supermarket giant to bring in digital price tags across hundred of stores
Asda is opening up to 20 new convenience stores before the end of the year
Diddy sentencing live updates: Sean Combs awaits judgeās ruling as prison fate looms
A jury convicted Sean āDiddyā Combs on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution, which could carry a maximum sentence of 20 years
Storm Amy latest: āDanger to lifeā warnings as UK to be battered by 95mph winds and heavy rain
Gale-force winds have been forecast for parts of the UK over the weekend
Trump calls Democrats āthe party of hate, evil, and Satanā in late-night Truth Social rant
President continues social media attacks on opposition over government shutdown
Princes Tuna and Napolina firm plots London IPO
Liverpool-based Princes Group sells nearly a billion cans of food each year.
The highest Dutch court is ruling on government's appeal against ban on sending F-35 parts to Israel
The Netherlands' highest court is ruling on an appeal by the government against a ban on sending F-35 fighter jet parts to Israel
Huge fire at Chevron refinery near Los Angeles seen for miles
Chevron confirmed no injuries at its El Segundo Refinery
Jewish community feared attack like Manchester amid rise in antisemitic incidents
One worshipper at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue said the attack was the āculminationā of a ātsunami of Jew hatredā since 7 October 2023
Space command boss warns Russia is targeting UK satellites on a āweeklyā basis
The UK and the US conducted their first co-ordinated satellite manoeuvre in space last month
Mahmood calls for pro-Gaza demonstrations to halt in wake of synagogue stabbings
Shabana Mahmood confirmed the suspect in the terror attack was not previously known to the police
Price hikes will be limited despite cost pressures, Wetherspoonās boss says
The company, which operates nearly 800 pubs across the UK, has benefited from trading continuing to improve in recent months.
Duchess of Edinburgh speaks out against sexual violence after secret DR Congo visit
Sophie visited Congo to āshine a lightā on the āweaponisation of rapeā and recognise the work being done to support those who survive horrific war-related sexual violence
Do I have Covid or flu? The crucial symptoms you need to know as cases rise
As the Stratus variant causes Covid cases to soar, it can be hard to tell the two viruses apart
Putin says Charlie Kirkās ādisgustingā murder is proof of a ādeep riftā in America
āThis is a sign of what happens ā a deep rift in society,ā Putin said, adding: āI think the US is going this way.ā
Beauty Tech Group debuts on London market with Ā£300m valuation
The beauty gadgets group set its initial public offering (IPO) price at 271p a share when dealing starts on Friday.
TikTok climbing star dies after falling from Yosemiteās famed El Capitan
The death occurred on the first day of the federal government shutdown
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin says āimpossible to believeā Moscow wants a war but warns Trump of escalation
Putin warns Trump sending Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine would be 'new stage of escalation'
Michelle Mone the myth ā was she ever the shrewd businesswoman she said she was?
As the life peerās firm is ordered to pay back over Ā£100m for mis-selling PPE equipment to the government during Covid, Guy Walters takes a close look at the company records and wonders whether...
Trump threatens mass layoffs and cuts to Democrat projects as another day of government shutdown passes: Live updates
Day two of the government shutdown draws to a close as federal jobs and projects are put in jeopardy
Canada issues warning for citizens traveling to US with gender-neutral passports after Trumpās executive order
Trump signed an order in January stating the U.S. only recognizes two sexes: male and female
New York woman charged after more than 200 animals and 95-year-old woman rescued from āhoarding situationā
At least 26 different species were found at the home, including dogs, cats, ferrets, flying squirrels, parrots, chickens and tortoises
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Manchester synagogue latest: Police name terrorist attack suspect as 35-year-old Jihad Al-Shamie
Police have confirmed two members of the Jewish community have died following car and knife attack on Yom Kippur, the holiest day on the Jewish calendar
FBI Director Kash Patel fires trainee agent who displayed gay pride flag: reports
Patel allegedly referred to the flag as an āinappropriate display of political signageā
Texas megachurch pastor Robert Morris pleads guilty to sexual abuse of a child
The Gateway Church founder resigned last June after admitting to inappropriate sexual behavior with a āyoung ladyā in the 1980s
ICE just bought new tool to monitor hundreds of millions of smartphones. Experts say itās dangerous
Move comes after immigration agencies ceased buying some location data during Biden administration after inspectors found they abused privacy protections
Family sues Tesla claiming faulty doors led to daughterās death in burning Cybertruck
Federal automobile safety regulators said last month they were investigating the doors of another Tesla vehicle model
Explaining the charges against Sean āDiddyā Combs
Combs was found guilty on two out of five counts in July
Trump administration approves generic version of abortion pill after RFK Jr had FDA review drugās safety
The drug will now be produced by Evita Solutions LLC, which describes its mission as being to ānormalize abortionā
Manchester synagogue terrorist who killed two people on Yom Kippur is named by police as Jihad Al-Shamie
Sir Keir Starmer condemned the āvileā terrorist attack which targeted āJews because they are Jewsā as police name attacker as Jihad Al-Shamie
Holyrood committee backs community wealth building legislation
The legislation could see councils procure more goods from local businesses.
New report lays bare the growing cost of SEND sprending
Government will set out how it will reform the Send system in the Schools White Paper later this year
Some of UKās biggest banks āinvesting ever larger sums into fossil fuelsā
Whichās analysis follows research finding that the worldās biggest banks significantly increased their fossil fuel finance in 2024.
Consumer confidence in economy falls to lowest point this year
The number of people feeling that the economy is worsening has increased to 62%, up from 43% at the start of the year, KPMG found.
Owner of 18ft Thunderbird 3 replica thought he was only buying a model
An airport worker described the comical moment when the onsite staff asked if they had brought a lorry to pick up the model
Karoline Leavitt refuses to say whether emergency rooms should check migration status before treating dying patients
The White House press secretary dodged the question multiple times when asked directly by a reporter Thursday
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California jury clears Uber of liability in landmark passenger sexual assault lawsuit
The California juryās verdict is the first of over 500 state and 2,500 federal Uber sexual assault lawsuits to go to trial
Researchers just unleashed microbes trapped in Arctic ice for 40,000 years: āThese are not dead samplesā
From The Thing to The Last of Us, dozens of sci-fi classics have warned us about this moment ā but did we listen?
Fruit, veg and nut diet ācould prevent around 15 million deaths globallyā
Experts say the planetary health diet is linked to a 27% reduced risk of premature death and fewer cases of diabetes, cancer and heart disease.
Homeless outreach worker shot dead in San Francisco after asking man to stop using drugs in front of main library
Joey Alexander, 60, was recently released from prison and was began working as a street ambassador in San Francisco before he was killed
Statue of Trump and Jeffrey Epstein holding hands mysteriously reappears on National Mall
The 12-foot-tall statue is titled āBest Friends Foreverā
āOur hearts are broken for youā : Community reeling after devastating terror attack kills two at Manchester synagogue
Neighbours said they were left mourning for āinnocent livesā as they came together in the wake of the āterribleā attack
Palestine Action protest to go ahead despite police pleas to cancel in wake of synagogue terrorist attack
Hundreds of people have said they will attend a demonstration in Trafalgar Square on Saturday
How Manchester synagogue attack unfolded as terror suspect named by police
Two people have been killed in a āseriousā attack which police have confirmed is being treated as a terror incident
Franceās Macron and Albanian leader caught laughing at Trumpās repeated confusion over where he thinks heās ended wars
Trump has confused parties in Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict before
Tories at war over Badenochās plan to axe Climate Change Act as Theresa May brands it a ācatastrophic mistakeā
Former PM warned scrapping the bill would be a ācatastrophic mistakeā and that āwe owe it to our childrenā
Extreme heat forces vineyards to harvest grapes at night
The wine harvest in Spain, Italy and Portugal generally takes place between late August and October
Worldās oldest army unveils new uniform ā but keeps iconic Renaissance-style garb
The popeās army on Tuesday unveiled an additional uniform for nonceremonial, formal occasions
Russia āusing deadly new missile upgradeā to bypass Ukraineās Patriot air defence systems
A former Ukrainian official described it as a āgame-changer for Russiaā
Tesco delivers but FTSE ends four-day winning run
Tesco raised profit guidance after a better-than-expected first half.
Eiffel Tower forced to close due to strikes and protests across France
Protesters have taken to the streets in Paris and over 200 other locations across France to denounce government spending cuts and demand higher taxes on the wealthy
Desperate search for missing four-year-old enters sixth day
Authorities said they hope little Gus āhas crawled into a hole somewhere and heās just still hanging in thereā
āNot everyone has a smartphoneā: Independent readers divided over mandatory online GP bookings
Our community is divided over mandatory online GP bookings, with some praising the convenience and reduced surgery visits, while others warn it risks excluding older or less tech-savvy patients...
Istanbul rocked by 5.0 magnitude earthquake
The AFAD disaster agency said the tremor was centred in the Marmara Sea
Lloyds set to take control of Schroders wealth tie-up in āmass affluentā push
The banking group is considering buying out Schrodersā 49.9% stake in Schroders Personal Wealth (SPW).
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Blackburn MPās newborn baby subjected to āvile racismā and online abuse just hours after birth
Blackburn MP Adnan Hussain said he was forced to delete the picture he shared online after a torrent of appalling comments were posted
MAGA comes for the āwoke popeā after pontiff blesses block of ice in climate change gesture
The American pontiff asked world leaders to āact with courageā to fight climate change, embracing his predecessorās environmental legacy
French troops arrest captain of Russian āshadow fleetā oil tanker feared to be behind Denmark drone incursions
The ship was sailing off the coast of Denmark at around the time of the drone incursions
David Attenborough pays touching tribute to ādear friendā Jane Goodall
Actor Leonardo Dicaprio also called the world-renowned expert on chimpanzees a ātrue hero for the planetā
Government shutdown Day 2 ā live: GOP leaders spied at DC hotspot, report says, as Trump relishes ābillionsā in cuts
The shutdown began at midnight Wednesday amid the Senateās failure to reach a deal on federal spending
How Manchester synagogue attack unfolded as two killed in āhorrificā incident
Two people have been killed in a āserious incidentā which police said had been ādeclared Platoā ā the national code-word used by emergency services when responding to a āmarauding terror attackā
Manchester synagogue attack latest: Two dead and suspect shot after āappallingā car and stabbing incident
Keir Starmer will chair an emergency Cobra meeting in response to the attack, which has taken place on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish religious calendar
Delta flights in collision at LaGuardia airport in New York with one wing partly ripped off
One person was taken to hospital after the collision of two Endeavor planes at the New York airport
Tesco boss issues warning to Rachel Reeves over āwhat lies aheadā
Tesco says household budgets are squeezed and shoppers are increasingly seeking out value
Met Office issues amber weather warning as Storm Amy approaches UK
Weather warnings are in place across several parts of the UK as Storm Amy develops in the Atlantic
American flags for Trumpās UK state āhad to be replaced because they were the wrong shade of redā
The flag supplier said 66 hand-sewn Stars and Stripes flags were replaced, estimated to have cost taxpayers more than Ā£50,000
Gaza death toll mounts as Hamas is still considering its response to Trump's peace proposal
Hamas is still considering its response to U.S. President Donald Trumpās peace proposal aimed at ending the nearly two-year war in Gaza
Business news live - Thames Water creditors submit rescue plan to prevent administration
Stock market news plus latest business and personal finance updates from Thursday
Thames Water lenders submit new rescue plan to avoid nationalisation
The London & Valley Water group of creditors has outlined plans to write off around Ā£4 billion, or 25%, of the debt they hold in Thames Water.
Do not make it harder for grocers to lower prices, Tesco boss urges Government
Households budgets remain squeezed and shoppers are increasingly seeking out value, according to the UKās biggest supermarket.
South West Water owner names next chief executive
Keith Haslett, who is currently chief executive of Affinity Water, is set to take over next year.
The $1,300 per kilo premium coffee that has dodged US tariffs
As Brazilās premium coffee exports began to fall sharply, one peculiar brew defied the downturn
Ukraine-Russia war live: Europe sends billions in frozen Russian assets to Kyiv as Moscow threatens response
Kyiv says EU has sent it ā¬4bn in frozen Russian assets
Are seed oils really bad for you? Nutritionists argue they have benefits
Seed oils are being blamed for fueling higher rates of chronic diseases ā but is this accurate?
Projects that are ālife-changing and lifesavingā to receive Government cash
The Proof of Concept fund is providing Ā£2.95 million to 18 university projects to help develop them into commercial endeavours.
Gaza flotilla tracker: Dwindling number of boats continue voyage to Israel after Greta Thunberg arrested
The Global Sumud Flotilla is attempting to break Israelās naval blockade
Texas mom pleads with Scottish authorities to deport her ābrainwashedā daughter home
Melba Whitehead says her 21-year-old daughter, Kaura Taylor, was lured away from Dallas to join a ācultā named the Kingdom of Kubala
Half of British adults gambled in last month ā survey
Some 2.7% of adults scored ā8+ā on the Problem Gambling Severity Index in 2024 ā up from 2.5% the previous year ā the Gambling Commission found.
Storm Amy map: Where 80mph winds will hit Britain this weekend
Up to 50mm of rain is expected in parts of Scotland in just nine hours
Health minister with incurable cancer warns: āNone of us know whatās around the cornerā
The MP for West Lancashire, Ashley Dalton, who is working on Labourās national cancer plan, was diagnosed with incurable metastatic breast cancer last summer
Scientists reveal the one Covid symptom you may be stuck with for life
A new study has found that a post-Covid loss of smell may be permanent
Elon Musk becomes worldās first half-trillionaire ā for a few hours
The SpaceX boss briefly lost top spot to Larry Ellison recently but the gap has since widened even further
Newsom trolls āMarie Antoinetteā Trump over decision to protect his ballroom while pushing cuts: āNo health care for youā
California governorās press office compares president to the French aristocrat in a humorous tweet
Black swan nicknamed āMr Terminatorā evicted from Stratford upon Avon town after attacking local birds
The bird had become āmore popular than William Shakespeareā in Stratford-Upon-Avon until things took a ādarkā turn
Thames Water lenders propose new rescue deal to prevent collapse
London & Valley Water hope to eventually float Thames Water on the stock market after turning around the firmās fortunes.
Who is Larry Ellison? The billionaire almost as rich as Elon Musk who could help buy TikTok
The billionaire American is about to become a major investor in buying TikTok
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Warning issued as tropical disease-carrying mosquitoes found in UK
The presence of the mosquitoes in Europe poses a āsignificant public health threatā, experts say
Tesco lifts profit outlook after lowered prices boosts trading
The UKās biggest supermarket reported an increase in sales over the first half of the year.
āHeās in the right place nowā: Father jailed for 13 years for stealing phone is finally transferred to hospital
Thomas White, who was driven to schizophrenia and psychosis under an abolished IPP jail term, told his sister āI would have died in prisonā after he finally arrived in hospital
He who Blairs: How Tony took over Keir Starmerās government by stealth
From policy to personnel, the former prime ministerās influence is everywhere, says Anne McElvoy. But is it something to be welcomed or be wary about ā and what could it mean going forward?
FCC Chair Brendan Carr to testify before Senate panel after Jimmy Kimmel suspension backlash: reports
Carr will reportedly testify before the Senate Commerce Committee in November
Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner sue Ray J for defamation over racketeering claims
The women accuse the singer of making ācalculated falsehoodsā
āYou are unleashedā: White House officials rally Memphis law enforcement ahead of National Guard troop deployment
About a dozen federal law enforcement agencies ordered by President Donald Trump to fight crime in Memphis, Tennessee, have begun making arrests
Three-year-old finds live World War II-era hand grenade in Washington familyās front yard
No one was injured in the incident
Trump and government agencies are using taxpayer dollars to blame Democrats for the shutdown. Is it legal?
Watchdog groups say the administration is āobviouslyā breaking ethics laws but unlikely to face consequences as long as federal agencies are under presidentās command
Trump adviser says ICE agents will attend Super Bowl after Bad Bunny announced as half-time act: āWe will find youā
Selection of Puerto Rican rapper has outraged prominent Trump supporters, who take issue with singerās past criticism of president
Shock new poll shows that adults increasingly think political violence is necessary to āget country back on trackā
Majority of those surveyed still disagree with political violence
Los Angeles County to pay $20 million to family of boy tortured to death by his parents
The childās parents pleaded no contest to charges of murder and torture in 2024
Trump sounded āexhausted, incoherent and stupidā in his speech to military top brass, says retired general
Retired General Barry McCaffrey, said the presentation at Quantico, in Virginia, was āone of the most bizarre, unsettling events Iāve ever encounteredā
North Carolina homes seen crumbling into ocean as Hurricanes Humberto and Imelda churn massive waves off Atlantic coast
This year, 18 homes have collapsed along the Outer Banks seashore
Pilot left partially deaf after rushing to seal aircraft door that depressurized at 30,000 feet, lawsuit claims
Exclusive: Capt. Wayne Hoefler told The Independent he sprang into action to help fix a malfunctioning door plug -- one day before an incident nearly sucked passengers out of an Alaska Airlines jet
Andy Burnham would be blocked by Starmer from running for parliament, claims minister
The Greater Manchester mayor would need to become an MP if he wants to be Labour leader and prime minister
Department of Justice uses federal shutdown to stonewall legal fight over domestic violence survivor funding
Survivors last month condemned Trumpās remarks dismissing intimate partner violence as a ālittle fight with the wife,ā warning that the presidentās dismissive statements send a dangerous message...
New York rapper who joined Trump at campaign rally jailed for attempted murder
Sheff G, whose legal name is Michael Williams, must also serve five years of supervised release once he is freed
Mother drugged her three children with Nyquil and tried to drown them in pond of their $3m Texas home, cops say
Investigators discovered an emaciated cat while investigating the near-drowning incident in Liberty County, Texas, leading to the arrest of the womanās husband
Trump blocks $18B in NYC funding as he blames Schumer for shutdown and with āradicalā Mamdani leading mayoral race
The money was set to fund the Hudson Tunnel Project and the Second Avenue Subway projects
Jane Goodall, pioneering chimpanzee zoologist who revealed the animalsā links to humans, dies aged 91
The award-winning primatologist and anthropologist championed chimpanzee protection for more than six decades
Oil tanker off French coast linked to Russiaās āshadow fleetā
French President Emmanuel Macron believes an oil tanker off the French coast has committed āvery serious wrongdoingsā
āGodfather of AIā warns again that it could lead to the end of humanity: āA lot of people inside those companies are worriedā
While Trump speeds up an AI arms race, Yoshua Bengio is calling on governments and companies to slow down or risk āpotentially catastrophicā consequences
Forget Andy Burnham, these are the five people who could replace Starmer as the next prime minister
Political editor David Maddox looks at the five contenders who have emerged this week at the Labour Party conference in Liverpool as potential leadership candidates
Investigation under way after 17-story New York apartment block partially collapses in suspected gas blast
Mayor Eric Adams said he was aware of the collapse and was monitoring the situation
Exercise could boost the immune system after Covid, research finds
A study has found that walking, running and cycling could bring your body out of a post-Covid decline
Council bans repainting homes and putting up fences in āBridget Jonesā village without approval
Under strict planning laws, villagers living in Snowshill in Gloucestershire require planning approval from the borough council before painting their homes a new colour
Who is Michelle Mone? Firm linked to Baroness at heart of Covid PPE contract dispute
High Court orders PPE Medpro to repay Ā£122 million to government for breaching contract to supply surgical gowns during pandemic
Met officers who showed āsupport for Tommy Robinson and sent anti-Muslim messagesā are ālikely to be sackedā
Met Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley spoke out ahead of a Panorama documentary exposing the officersā behaviour
Pope Leo questions what it actually means to be pro-life
Pope Leo called for mutual respect between opposing factions
Dog The Bounty Hunterās cop son is fired over deadly teen DUI car wreck
Officers were chasing a suspected DUI driver in Alabama who crashed into a car of teens
Europe mulls using frozen Russian assets to fund loan to Ukraine
The EU has already poured in ā¬174 billion since the war started in February 2022
Oktoberfest: What do we know about the incident in Munich that left two dead and two injured?
Munichās Oktoberfest celebrations were put on hold after a man allegedly set fire to his parentās home in the German city
Elon Musk fired X engineer who told billionaire his posts werenāt generating engagement, book claims
āYouāre fired. Youāre firedā, billionaire told principle engineer, according to new book on Muskās purchase of the site formerly known as Twitter
After accomplishments in politics, media, former CNN chief Tom Johnson makes mental health his cause
After a career as a presidential aide, publisher of two newspapers and CNN president, Tom Johnson has plenty of stories to swap
FTSE 100 hits another high despite concerns over US government shutdown
Drug companies AstraZeneca, Hikma Pharmaceuticals and GSK were all big risers.
Google AI Overview appears to block results on searches for āTrump cognitive declineā but not for Biden
Google appears to have blocked certain artificial intelligence search results for queries about President Donald Trumpās mental acuity
Fossil reveals new species of ancient Jurassic reptile which roamed UK
Lead author Dr Roger Benson says fossil may show snake ancestors were very different to what we expected
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One third of children in Kenyan region malnourished as aid cuts drive food crisis
Exclusive: Data from Save the Children reveals a devastating climate-driven food crisis is hitting the countryās northwest
How TrumpRx will work ā and why insured Americans may not save any money
Pfizer will now sell drugs to Medicaid at āmost-favored-nationā prices, the White House announced
Kai Trump uses White House as backdrop to promote new clothing line
Presidentās eldest grandchild becomes latest member of the family to launch lucrative business venture ā and invite conflict of interest concerns
Scientists discover tool that could detect geological events before they strike
Natural sinkholes threaten 20 percent of the U.S., including Pennsylvania, Florida and states across the South
Why a Trump-inspired billionaire could turn the Czech Republic against Ukraine
Opinion polls suggest Andrej Babis is poised to beat the pro-Western coalition that ousted him four years ago
Business news live - Pound climbs against the dollar, FTSE 100 hits new record high
Stock market news plus latest business and personal finance updates from Wednesday
Greggs confirms price rise on customer favourites following weak summer sales
Greggs boss said its stores āstill offers exceptional valueā with menu deals
Oktoberfest closed: Police shut down Munich fairgrounds after fatal explosion
Police say the 57-year-old suspect was carrying a backpack containing an explosive device that needed to be defused
David Beckham bags Ā£26m payout after record year for brands
The former sportsman and businessman embarked on new ventures during 2024.
āStarmer is Reform-liteā: Readers voice fears over human rights law review
The Prime Minister has announced a review of ECHR in a major U-turn, with readers warning that Starmer ātrying to talk toughā could undermine protections for asylum seekers
Family-of-five among nine killed in Ukraine flash flooding as torrential downpours hit Odesa
āIn just seven hours, almost two months' worth of rain fell,ā said the cityās mayor
Ovo flags āuncertaintyā over future after failing to meet Ofgem rules
The energy firm insists it is āworking closely with Ofgem to deliver a capitalisation planā to meet the new financial resilience regulations.
Miliband vows to permanently ban ādangerous and deeply harmfulā fracking
The Energy Secretary used the announcement to attack Reform UK, which has called for more extraction of oil and gas.
Government tax increases āsucking cashā out of pubs, warns Shepherd Neame
It is the latest stark warning from pub chiefs ahead of a key autumn budget in late November.
Autumn Budget uncertainty weighing on consumer confidence, Taylor Wimpey says
The Buckinghamshire-based housebuilder nonetheless said it was ready to lean in to the āpressing needā for new homes in the UK.
Tate & Lyle shares turn sour on profit alert
The food and drink ingredients firm now expects revenues and underlying earnings to fall over the year to March 31.
Greggs sales growth cools after July heatwave deters consumers
The bakery chain said unusually hot weather held back sales in July as shoppers made the most of the sunny conditions.
Australia pulls dozens of sunscreen brands from shelves as SPF scandal deepens
Regulator questions SPF tests conducted by American lab
US government shuts down after Trump, Republicans and Democrats fail to reach a funding deal: Live updates
The US federal government has shut down after a Republican funding bill failed in the Senate on Tuesday evening
Trump-Gaza live: Hamas set to respond to peace plan after US president threatens āvery sad endā
US president Donald Trump gives Hamas 'three or four days' to respond to Gaza peace plan
South Africaās ambassador to France found dead in Paris
Emmanuel Nkosinathi Mthethwa, known as Nathi Mthethwa, had been reported missing on Monday evening
DWP news: October 2025 payments dates for benefits and pensions plus cost of living support
All the essential cost of living information you need in October
Jannik Sinner v Learner Tien live: China Open final latest score and updates after Carlos Alcaraz shock
Sinner looks to respond to Carlos Alcarazās victory in the Japan Open final, which was followed by his withdrawal from the Shanghai Masters
Strictly starās wife hits out at contestants with more dancing experience
Decision to cast stars with musical theatre history called āunfairā
EPA's job is to protect America's air, water and land. Here's how a shutdown affects that effort
The Environmental Protection Agency faces challenges during a government shutdown
Persian-inspired saffron and yogurt roast chicken recipe by Samin Nosrat
Marinated overnight in saffron, yoghurt and lime, Samin Nosratās joojeh kabob roast chicken from her new book āGood Thingsā transforms a comforting classic into something unforgettable
How a bloody Muhammad Ali fight changed TV forever
Fifty years ago, the Thrilla in Manila became HBOās first ever live satellite telecast. Pioneering executive Kay Koplovitz and historian Craig Leddy talk to Kevin E G Perry about a pivotal night...
Is it advisable to āself-connectā between flights? Simon Calder gives his verdict
Plane Talk: Build in a dayās buffer if you can
The Thrilla in Manila, 50 years on: How Ali and Frazier took suffering to a new level
Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazierās trilogy fight is full of iconic moments and exchanges ā not only physical, but also verbal, Steve Bunce writes
The secret to perfect focaccia
Forget endless kneading ā Samin Nosratās focaccia is tall, chewy and golden, perfected over years of tweaking. From her new book āGood Thingsā, hereās how to master it at home
Embeth Davidtz: āI was a child, so I absorbed the fear, bigotry and violence around meā
The āSchindlerās Listā actor has stepped behind the camera for a sensational new film that carries echoes of her own childhood growing up in South Africa amid apartheid. She speaks to Adam White...
Inside the meticulous, marvellous mind of John le CarrƩ
A new exhibition opens up the spy writerās sprawling literary archive to shed light on his idiosyncratic creative process. Katie Rosseinsky explores how he brought George Smiley and co to life
5 homes collapse into the surf of the Outer Banks as hurricanes rumble in Atlantic
Five unoccupied houses along North Carolinaās Outer Banks have collapsed into the ocean
Philippines earthquake live updates: Death toll rises to 69 as Cebu province declares āstate of calamityā
Earthquake collapses homes, roads and public buildings in a region still reeling from a deadly storm just days earlier
Cardi B mocks Nicki Minaj over age gap as rappers reignite long-running feud
Cardi B tells Minaj she should be comparing herself to āpeers that started around [her] timeā
Arne Slot gambles backfire in Liverpoolās disjointed defeat to Galatasaray
Galatasaray 1-0 Liverpool: The Reds suffer back-to-back defeats and two key injuries on a difficult night in Istanbul
Alisson out of Chelsea clash as Liverpool suffer double injury blow: āI fear the worstā
The Brazilian goalkeeper and French forward were forced off in the 1-0 Champions League defeat to Galatasaray
UK pledges Ā£27m in new aid for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh
Foreign secretary says aid will deliver food, shelter, clean water, and healthcare to people displaced by conflict in Myanmar
People with poor scores on this sleep test found to show signs of faster ageing
Poor sleep found linked to brain seeming a year older than oneās actual age, scientists say
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin realises he canāt win war against Ukraine, Trumpās envoy says
War in Ukraine is 'unwinnable' fight for Putin, says Keith Kellogg
New York City auditor traded free lap dances for helping strip club chain avoid $8M in taxes: authorities
Indictments against five executives from RCI Hospitality Holdings were announced earlier this month
Trump posts another vulgar and racist AI video mocking Jeffries hours ahead of government shutdown
āBigotry will get you nowhere,ā Jeffries said in the clip before a sombrero and handlebar mustache were edited onto the Democrat leader
What are the new āStratusā Covid symptoms as cases rise across UK
New XFG.3 variant accounts for a larger proportion of infections than any other
Trump pulls his nominee to lead Bureau of Labor Statistics after accusations of offensive social media posts: report
A now-deleted social media account, reportedly linked to EJ Antoni, surfaced earlier this month, revealing offensive tweets
Japan's central bank survey shows an improved outlook for manufacturers
A closely watched survey by Japan's central bank shows sentiment among large Japanese manufacturers improved for a second straight quarter, making an interest rate hike more likely
Turning Point, moving forward without Charlie Kirk, makes first return to Utah since his killing
Turning Point USAās college tour is in Utah for the first time since its founder was assassinated on a college campus in the state earlier this month
Canadian police identify century-old remains of āwoman in the wellā using DNA technology
Police believe her death was āsuspiciousā in nature ā and think they āknow who did itā
Planned Parenthood closes Louisiana clinics after 40 years due to financial and political pressure
Louisiana's only two Planned Parenthood locations have closed after 40 years
High Court judge to rule on whether PPE Medpro breached Government contract
The company was accused of providing non-sterile gowns during the pandemic.
Tyrese Gibson failed to turn himself in following arrest warrant for cruelty to animals, police say
Georgia police say Tyrese Gibson failed to turn himself in late last week after an arrest warrant was issued for cruelty to animals
Senate Democrats vote to shut down government as they hold firm on Republican spending bill despite Trump threats
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries get their caucus to hold fast against a continuing resolution written by Republicans
Texas man holds driver who hit his dog at gunpoint and forces him to dig beloved petās grave: cops
Alberto Joshua Hernandez, 22, is accused of forcing victim to withdraw money from an ATM to compensate him for his loss
Chelsea and Enzo Maresca earn breathing room but Champions League glory looks a long way off
Chelsea 1-0 Benfica: The āSpecial Oneā could not inspire a Champions League upset as a Richard Rios own goal condemned the visitors to defeat
Prosecutors reveal how long they want Diddy sent to prison as victim Cassie Ventura fears āswift retributionā if he is freed
Sean āDiddyā Combs is set to be sentenced Friday in New York City on two counts of transporting individuals for prostitution
Reform war on clean energy will ābetrayā young people and āwreck everythingā, Miliband to say
Miliband will use his speech to attack Reform leaders who said they would ādeclare warā on green energy projects
Ofgem energy price cap rises as winter approaches
Energy price cap will rise by 2 per cent from October 1 for a typical household in England, Scotland and Wales
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Virginia man who suffered heart attack while driving describes āmiracleā stroke of luck that saved his life
His widow maker artery was at least 90 percent blocked in two different sections, the man said
Teen who died after eating Pret baguette would be āproudā of allergy law changes
Natasha died after eating sesame baked into a Pret A Manger baguette in 2016
Warning as e-bike and e-scooter fires set to hit record high
There have been 165 incidents involving e-bikes and e-scooters in 2025, research shows
Households urged to take action ahead of October 1 energy price rise
The energy price cap will rise by 2% from Wednesday for a typical household in England, Scotland and Wales.
Warning Britain is becoming āunattractiveā place to hire new staff
The national minimum wage rose in April, but driving up labour costs for employers
Get young people to volunteer in hospitals to cut NHS waiting lists, government urged
A YouGov poll found a third of 18 to 24-year-olds would consider giving up their time to volunteer in the NHS
UK business confidence plunges to lowest level on record
Data from the Institute of Directors (IoD) showed that firms said higher labour costs has been the biggest contributor to growing pessimism.
āNo driver, no hands, no clueā: California DUI police left puzzled after pulling Waymo over for illegal U-turn
DUI enforcement officers in San Bruno made the stop on Saturday night after the autonomous vehicle performed the turn right in front of them at a light
Sinkholes are on the rise. Scientists might have a way to prevent the threat
Natural sinkholes threaten 20 percent of the U.S., including Pennsylvania, Florida and states across the South
Worker left with severe burns following molten glass and hot water spill
Health and Safety Executive said the āavoidable ordealā should not have happened
Keeping rates high for too long ācould pull inflation below targetā
The Bank of Englandās Sarah Breeden warned that economic output could also be affected.
FTSE 100 hits new high despite worries over potential US government shutdown
Without Congress passing a bill to fund federal operations before midnight Tuesday night, the government will partially close up shop.
Millions of UK households warned over Ā£100 rise to energy bills
Calls for targeted social tariffs and other support measures are expected to grow
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Business news live: UK economy grew 0.3% in second quarter but production in damaging decline
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said there was zero growth in gross domestic product (GDP) month on month in July
Candace Owens ādoubled downā on āsmear campaignā of gender lies against French presidentās wife, new lawsuit says
Far-right conspiracy theorist continued āoutlandish, defamatory, and far-fetched fictionsā after mammoth defamation lawsuit
Rimmel and Max Factor could be sold as owner Coty launches review
The New York company said it is reviewing options for its consumer beauty arm as its seeks to focus on its more profitable fragrances operation.
Tortilla dishes up profit warning despite record UK performance
The chain said it now expects to deliver annual underlying earnings around 10% lower than expected.
Renewables generate record share of electricity generation, figures show
The record was partly driven by a record high share in solar generation as the UK saw its sunniest spring on record.
Thames Water rolls out scheme to automatically cut low-income householdsā bills
Those identified as needing assistance do not need to apply to be included in the scheme, which will automatically cut their bills.
125 jobs to be axed at Lindsey oil refinery after administration
Unions have said the job cut plans come despite āat least two bidsā to buy and operate the facility as a going concern.
Over 100 jobs to go at Lindsey oil refinery as union slams government
The owner Prax Group collapsed earlier this year
Royal Mail to take over thousands of UK convenience stores
Royal Mail also announced they will hire around 20,000 temporary workers ahead of Christmas
Coffee industry is āwaking upā to competition, Blank Street UK boss says
The chain is known for its extensive matcha menu which has helped draw in a growing cohort of Gen Z and millennial customers.
Trump-Gaza live: Tony Blair to serve on āBoard of Peaceā as Netanyahu warns Hamas to accept US plan
Former British PM Tony Blair would join Gazaās governing board ā run by Trump ā under a sweeping White House plan
Close Brothers slumps to loss amid write-downs and more compensation provisions
The firm revealed it tumbled to a pre-tax operating loss of Ā£122.4 million for the year to July 31.
FBI director gifts illegal replica pistols to New Zealand spy chiefs
The pistols were illegal to possess under local gun laws
Asos lowers sales outlook amid challenging consumer environment
The company has been making significant changes to how the business is run in a bid to make it more profitable and cut down its cost base.
Can the chancellor really abolish long-term youth unemployment?
Rachel Reeves promises paid work, apprenticeships or study for the unemployed under-25s ā but questions remain over pay, fairness and impact, writes Sean OāGrady
FTSE 100 held back by weak oil after bright start
The FTSE 100 index closed up 0.2% at 9,299.84.
Reeves warns of hard choices to come as UK hit by āglobal headwindsā
Chancellor Rachel Reeves appears on course to hike some taxes in Novemberās Budget.
Emma Walmsley steps down as GSK CEO in shock change amid wider pharmaceutical upheaval
The drug and vaccine maker is a Ā£60bn firm ā one of the biggest in the UK
Fears for famous British landmark as visitor numbers plummet and losses double
The attraction reported a 10 per cent drop in visitors in the past year
Gym brand targets dozens of new UK sites by end of this year
The gym operator has tapped into demand for low-cost and contract-free gym memberships
New Zealand government faces backlash for not recognising Palestinian state
Former prime minister says country placed itself āvery much on the wrong side of historyā
Jaguar Land Rover to resume production in ācoming daysā after cyber shutdown
The carmaker has paused all manufacturing since the start of September after being targeted by hackers.
UK economic growth subdued but not stalling, says PwC
Experts at the accounting and financial services giant have said that UK gross domestic product is now on track to grow by 1.3% in 2025.
Fuel retailersā high price margins are ādeeply concerningā, regulator says
The Competition and Markets Authority found supermarketsā fuel margins ranged from 8.0-9.1% in the three months to the end of June.
AstraZeneca to overhaul US listing but remain on London market and keep UK HQ
The Cambridge-based firm is set to directly list its ordinary shares on the New York Stock Exchange amid an increased focus on the US.
Jaguar Land Rover to resume some production after major cyber attack
The car manufacturer paused all manufacturing at the start of the month after being targeted by hackers
Post Office proposes to offer digital ID and pharmacy prescriptions in reforms
It also called on the Government to look at tailored tax relief for Post Offices.
Tradespeople struggling with growing costs and bureaucracy, study finds
Checkatrade said that while there is room for optimism, significant concerns remain.
Children to see fewer ads for unhealthy food and drink from this week
The move to tackle childhood obesity will stop ads for āless healthyā food and drink appearing on TV between 5.30am and 9pm, and online at any time.
More than 140 Claireās Accessories stores saved by new rescue deal
More than 140 stores, however, remain at risk
āOBR needs to change way it forecasts economic performanceā, Reeves says
The Chancellor told broadcasters only one full forecast should be done a year as Government aims to only change fiscal policies once annually.
The predator that normally eats its rivals wins prestigious bird award
The kÄrearea, or New Zealand falcon, has won the prestigious title of Bird of the Year
Debenhams launches British fashion labels in US through department stores
The owner of Boohoo and Debenhams is selling UK brands such as Nasty Gal and Karen Millen online through Macyās, Bloomingdaleās and Nordstrom.
Taliban frees American citizen after Qatari mediation
Itās not known why Amir Amiri was detained, why or where
Scottish Government grants more than Ā£8m to North East energy projects
It comes as part of the Scottish Governmentās pledge towards a just transition towards net zero.
Santander uses AI tool to help bust human trafficking gangs
The high street lender has generated hundreds of alerts to pass on to the National Crime Agency to investigate further over the past year.
Harrods ānot engagingā with hackers after data breach
The luxury Knightsbridge department store warned customers on Friday that one of its third-party provider systems was compromised.
Budget is ācritical pointā for Uniteās continued Labour support ā Sharon Graham
The general secretary said the party should āwake upā and ādo Labour thingsā.
Households urged to send in meter readings ahead of latest energy price rise
The energy price cap will rise by 2% from Wednesday for a typical household in England, Scotland and Wales.
At least 4 dead and more still missing as devastating flash floods hit Arizona
Officials are particularly concerned with hundreds of propane tanks, which may have been washed downstream, causing a āmajor hazmat issueā
Government to guarantee Ā£1.5bn loan to JLR after cyber shutdown
The British carmaker has been forced to suspend production at its UK factories for several weeks after being targeted by hackers.
New Zealand says it is not āprudentā to recognise Palestinian state āat this timeā
New Zealand has diverged from several partners, including Australia, Canada, and the UK, which formally recognised a Palestinian state last week
Could your wages soon be paid in crypto? That just got a big step closer
Rachel Reeves wants Britain to push ahead with stablecoins and Donald Trump is personally invested in crypto, but the Bank of England wants to impose limits, as Chris Blackhurst explains
Amazon rainforest trees are getting bigger due to climate crisis, study finds
Scientists say the findings should not obscure the devastation wrought by deforestation
Harrods customersā details taken in data breach
Harrods said the data was taken from a third-party provider and is unconnected to āunauthorisedā attempts made on its systems earlier this year.
Bank of England rate-setter says inflation not a āparticularly British problemā
Swati Dhingra, a member of the Bankās rate-setting committee, argued there was no need to be āoverly cautiousā about lowering borrowing costs.
Brighter US outlook fires up European stocks
The FTSE 100 index closed up 70.85 points, or 0.8%, at 9,284.83.
Council leaders and MPs call for international railways links to reopen in Kent
On Friday, Kent County Council hosted an event to entice ācompetitorsā to Eurostar, and underline the desire for renewed railway links with Europe.
SSE Airtricity to increase prices from November 1
SSE is to increase standard variable electricity tariff by 4%.
Tesco not ālosing gripā on UK grocery market despite persistent price war
Investors will be hoping the grocery giant is maintaining sales growth when it publishes its half-year financial results on Thursday.
Train services running despite driversā strike
Drivers on Hull Trains walked out for the 75th day of industrial action since dispute started.
Pennon to return to profitability despite pressure from summer heatwave
The South West Water owner said it expects earnings to increase by 60% year-on-year.
Tories set out plan to cut red tape and end āwokeā practices
The party has vowed to create a ābusiness-ledā law to scrap regulations.
First NHS sites join schools installing solar panels under Government scheme
Five NHS sites and 11 more schools are getting panels installed under a Ā£180m Great British Energy investment.
International student levy could lead to Ā£1.8bn loss in first year, report warns
Analysis by Public First estimated nine out of 12 regions in the UK would face a wider loss in excess of Ā£100 million in the first year of a levy.
Starmer ādeterminedā to reach a deal over US tariffs on Scotch whisky
The Prime Minister also said the implementation of a trade deal with India would be āvery good for whisky in Scotlandā.
Government considers support measures for JLR supply chain firms
However, it is not expected to launch a Covid-style furlough scheme for the suppliers despite appeals from unions.
Farage presses Bank governor on cryptocurrency and quantitative easing
The meeting with Andrew Bailey was described as a positive engagement.
Jaguar Land Rover says some IT systems back online after major cyber attack
The company has said itās working to clear ābacklogā of payments to suppliers
Household energy debt surges to Ā£4.43 billion
Household debt and arrears have risen from Ā£1.45 billion at the end of 2020 to Ā£4.43 billion this year, Ofgem said.
Political unease sparks increase in UK bond yields as FTSE 100 dips
The possibility of a political challenge to Sir Keir Starmer could put the pound under pressure, analysts warned.
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H&M closes 135 stores globally as cost-cutting boosts profits
The Swedish clothing giant has closed stores in Europe, Asia, Oceania and Africa over the past nine months
Starbucks to close āsomeā UK stores as part of global restructure
The coffee chain operates around 520 company-owned stores in the UK
These beach huts have no toilet or sink ā but sell for $1m-plus
The brightly painted coastal sheds lack basic amenities like bedrooms and bathrooms
DAA board should be sacked instead of chief executive, OāLeary says
Michael OāLeary also criticised the Irish Government as well as planning and environmental authorities.
Starbucks to close some UK coffee shops amid global cuts
The US coffee chain has launched a consultation over the proposed closures, putting jobs at risk, but has not revealed how many stores may be shut.
DFS shrugs off weak market and rising costs to bounce back to profit
The group swung to a pre-tax profit of Ā£32.9 million for the year to June 29 from a loss of Ā£1.7 million the previous year.
Ā£3.4bn investment firm to delist in fresh blow for London Stock Exchange
The Goldman Sachs-backed Petershill Partners will hand Ā£685m to shareholders to go private
Jaguar Land Rover cyber attack: Government considering support for supply chain firms after disruption
A furlough scheme has been called for by unions but is not expected to be an option
Ericsson subsidiary Vonage fined Ā£700,000 over emergency call outage
Ofcom said the firm breached its rules and put its customers at āunacceptable riskā.
Scottish Government āactively harmingā business innovation, Tories claim
But First Minister John Swinney said growth in Scotland āhas been strongerā than in the rest of the UK.
Ticketmaster ordered to make major changes following Oasis fiasco
Ticketmaster offered Oasis tickets at different prices after fans waited in lengthy queues
Medicine price rises ānecessaryā to secure investments, science minister says
Major firms have already shelved or paused planned UK pharmaceutical industry investments this year.
Marks Electrical warns over profits as shoppers stay cash-strapped
Marks also told investors it was being squeezed by higher business costs.
Australian kindergarten asks parents to pay thousands for their childrenās artwork
Queensland premier calls demands āpretty un-Australianā and a sign of desperation
UK to get biggest proportion of investment in ScottishPower ownerās Ā£51bn plan
The company said the UK was in āpole positionā to benefit from the sprawling investment programme.
Co-operative Group set to take Ā£120m full-year earnings hit from cyberattack
The retailer suffered an Ā£80 million blow to its interim earnings and is expecting another Ā£40 million impact over the second half.
Economy and tax worries holding back small business spending, Barclays warns
Business investment refers to spending on assets like buildings, machinery and intellectual property.
Co-operative reveals āmaliciousā cyber attack cost retailer Ā£206m in lost revenue
The cyber attack led to widespread disruption including empty shelves and payment issues for shoppers
Bank of England rate-setter says risks to UK inflation justify slower cuts
Megan Greene, a member of the Bankās rate-setting committee, said there needed to be a ācautious approach to rate cuts going forwardā.
Copper and oil gains aid FTSE 100 after lacklustre opening
The FTSE 100 index closed up 27.11 points.
Lego to buy discovery centres venues from entertainment giant in Ā£200m deal
The Lego and Legoland branded discovery centres are based around the world
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Greggs to open first pub with its own beers on draft
The Golden Flake Tavern is set to open in Newcastle ā but not for long
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E2E Job Creation 100: Tamara Littleton, Social Element
In this video, Tamara Littleton, founder of The Social Element, shares how networking has been central to raising the agencyās profile and driving its success with global brands like Dr Pepper,...
Allica Bank CEO on growth, networking and new horizons
In this video, Richard Davies, CEO of Allica Bank, reflects on the bankās journey since its founding in 2019.
Quantexa boss: āWe need to make the UK a Major player in the world of AI softwareā
Imam Hoque discusses his companyās role in job creation and helping companies make better informed decisions.
Fix the skills gap and power up for the future
The right recruitment will ensure the future of your business, says Dr Jason Wouhra OBE
E2E Job Creation 100 List for 2025 unveiled
E2E is delighted to unveil the 2025 E2E Job Creation 100 List, in partnership with The Independent. This list highlights the top one hundred companies that have had the highest absolute growth in...
Pharma giant ditches Ā£1bn London research hub and says UK āis not internationally competitiveā
Merck, known as MSD in Europe, criticised the UKās business environment despite the government saying it has become āthe most attractive place to invest in the worldā
Trumpās bold prediction about Zelensky-less Ukraine peace summit with Putin: āIāll know in the first two minutesā
Asked how he would know, the president replied: āBecause that's what I do. I make dealsā
Boost for London Stock Exchange as Ā£35bn mining company Glencore U-turns on move to US
Glencore said earlier this year they were headed Stateside - but valuation concerns have prompted a rethink
Guinness is helping Wetherspoons thrive ā so why is its own parent company Diageo struggling?
Analysis: Guinness maker Diageo has been on a downward curve for three years. Now a new CEO faces a big turnaround task, writes Karl Matchett
Major lenders see share prices surge after car finance mis-selling ruling
A court ruling means payouts will be at the lower end of initial estimates ā though are still worth billions
Delta flight was traveling 60 mph down runway when AeroMĆ©xico plane landed in front of it
The planes were about 200 feet apart from each other, according to reports
Trump threatens 35% tariff on Canadian goods and says he may double what other nations are charged
Trump is playing hardball with countries yet to make new trade deals
Trump claimed victory against the Houthis in fight over Red Sea shipping. Now they are sinking tankers again
Trump said in May that Houthis had ācapitulated but, more importantly, we will take their word that they say they will not be blowing up ships anymoreā. But, ships are again being attacked
Most Canadians now see US as āgreatest threatā to their country, survey reveals
A total of 59 percent of Canadians think the U.S. is their country's greatest threat, according to a new survey
Israel insists Trumpās plan to relocate Palestinians in Gaza āstill activeā
The White House did not deny that presidentās plan to transfer nearly 2 million Palestinians out of Gaza was still a possibility when asked by The Independent
Covid-19 and RSV head data scientist dramatically quits saying she doesnāt trust RFK Jr department to use it āobjectivelyā
Fiona Havers had worked for the Centers of Disease Control for 13 years before she resigned Monday
World famous national park is opening all of its campgrounds for the first time since 2019, adding 500 campsites
The summer camping season comes amid a fraught period for the National parks Service ā as well as for Americaās public lands
King Charles and Canada just reminded Trump a 51st state is off the table
ANALYSIS: King Charlesās visit was a message to Trump, but it was so laced in royal ceremony, subtlety, and formal language that it might just escape provoking another trade war, writes Richard Hall.
Ms. Rachel makes emotional plea for Gazaās children as UN warns 14,000 babies could starve under Israeli blockade
A former child educator from Maine, Ms. Rachel has built an audience of nearly 15 million subscribers on YouTube with her mix of educational videos and songs for young children
Israeli diplomat accuses Trump plane-gifter Qatar of funding antisemitism in the US following killings
Ofir Akunis, the consul general of Israel in New York, spoke out after the shooting deaths of two staff members of the Israeli embassy in Washington by a suspect who reportedly said āfree...
Understaffed National Weather Service reportedly trying to fill 155 jobs before next monthās hurricane season
Reports come as NOAA is pulling an essential tool to understand the impact of climate change in the U.S.
False information is spreading about measles vaccine as more admit hearing fake claims itās linked to autism
False information about measles and measles vaccines could be the difference between life and death
Trump leans into RFKās conspiracies about vaccines and autism: āMaybe itās a shotā
Experts say research shows that vaccines are not associated with autism spectrum disorder
Trump plans to fix showerheads and dishwashers so everything gets more clean ā including his ābeautiful hairā
President Donald Trump is trying to make Americaās showers āgreat againā
How the Senate is making it easier for national parks and forests to be sold
An amendment that would oppose the sale of public lands failed over the weekend
Marine Le Pen claims inspiration from Martin Luther King Jr
Leader is appealing the courtās decision to ban her from running in the 2027 election
Experts blast Trumpās US āiron domeā ambitions saying it defies physics and practicality
An American āIron Domeā missile defense shield could cost the U.S. trillions of dollars and ignore what made Israelās system successful
Ashley St Clair slams āgold diggerā in latest post amid Elon Musk baby drama
āCan u believe the nerve of this gold diggerā, wrote St Clair on Sunday, despite insisting she was taking a break from X
Starmer throws down gauntlet to Trump as PM says US must provide ābackstopā to deter Russia
The prime minister said a US security guarantee would be the only way to effectively prevent Moscow from attacking the country again in future
Labourās defence budget āwonāt touch the sidesā, Starmer is warned
Senior Whitehall source warns armed forces capabilities would need to be pulled back without additional defence spending
Russian state TV and Kremlin insiders laughing at Trumpās concessions to Putin over Ukraine: report
āThe president of the United States called the president of Russia. That alone is already a major success!ā pundit says
Trump signs order prioritizing US āresettlementā of white South Africans over ādiscriminationā
Trump also shut down all South African aid, much of which is used to battle AIDS and HIV
Ms. Rachel opens up about her support for Gazaās children: āI couldnāt look awayā
Ms. Rachel opens up about her support for Gazaās children: āI couldnāt look awayā
RFK Jr and Trump are mulling banning fluoride from drinking water. Hereās what the mineral actually does
Fluoride prevents cavities in a quarter of adults and children but excess and prolonged exposure can lead to health risks
āPizzagateā gunman fatally shot by police during traffic stop
Police said man who brandished weapons years ago at the āPizzagateā restaurant, refused to drop his revolver when pulled over
āFree Gazaā: Ford social media hacked with anti-Israel messages
Some praise Ford, others bash the company, even after X users learn Ford site had been compromised
Trump-backed lawmaker roasted after apparently mistaking Star Wars prop for captured drone
The Pennsylvania state senator later insisted he knew the image he posted was a meme
Pete Hegseth ignores question about drinking āproblemā amid reports of apparent alcohol abuse
Mounting controversies are threatening to derail his bid to become secretary of defense
American tourist arrested in Japan for defacing a religious shrine by carving into gate with his fingernails
The 65-year-old reportedly admitted he āwrote his family membersā namesā on the wooden pillar
Being told to be āgrateful for the legacy of empireā is telling us to accept our inferiority
There is a lot about life in Britain to be grateful about, says broadcaster and author Mihir Bose, but when Robert Jenrick tells Indians like me that we should show gratitude for being colonised,...
Election Day weather forecast is out - and conditions could help determine who wins
Wet weather is known to hurt turnout among voters who only occasionally vote
NOAA issues statement to confirm it doesnāt control the weather after MTG and others spouted conspiracy theories
The Georgia Republican congresswoman has falsely claimed the government has the ability to control or manipulate the weather
Biden calls Iran attack ādefeated and ineffectiveā and says US āfully supportiveā of Israel
Nearly 200 missiles fired at Tel Aviv; some intercepted by Israeli, US forces
Manchester United vs Copenhagen result, final score, match report
Manchester United 1-0 AET Copenhagen:Ā The Portuguese proved decisive once more for Ole Gunnar Solskjaerās side
The Independent around the world
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Coronavirus time travel? UK quarantine arrivals form lists defunct countries East Germany and Southern Rhodesia
Home Office admits error on website for travellers declaring entry into Britain
Russia claims to have contained huge oil spill after Arctic river turns red
Vladimir Putin chastises billionaire owner of power plant for negligence
Hospital case suggests coronavirus spread to Europe earlier than thought
Patient was 'amazed' to find out he had Covid-19,Ā official says
Coronavirus: France confirms three cases of deadly virus
French minister says patients in Bordeaux and ParisĀ areĀ first confirmed cases in Europe
UK agreed last year EU could set up office in Belfast but backtracked
Government now rejecting EU oversight of implementing Northern IrelandĀ agreement
Facebook is building a 'shadow' social network just for bots
'Bots must be suitably isolated from real users to ensure that the simulation does not lead to unexpected interactions with real users,' researchers warn
Coronavirus: Austria reopens shops as country eases lockdown
CoronavirusĀ has crippled countryās economy and shop ownersĀ are afraid that people will continue to stay away despite lifting of restrictions. Denise Hruby reports from Vienna
Trump denies tension with Dr Fauci: 'I told him to move to New York and run against AOC'
Asked whether he would tell his allies to stop attacks against doctors in administration, president says he has 'tremendous respect' for them
Trump administration's family separations at Mexico border are torture, doctors find
Policy of removing children from parents at Mexican border sparked mass protests
The Crownās Victoria Hamilton: āI wouldnāt be a royal for all the money in the worldā
The showās original Queen Mother talks to Ellie Harrison about the āgilded cageā of the British monarchy, Prince Andrew and the dark underbelly of royal privilege, and why she hopes playing a...
I'm doing what the Australian government won't ā telling the truth about the climate crisis
Scott MorrisonĀ is dangerously downplaying the climate crisis ā forcing people like me to tell the world the truth
Education Secretary Nicky Morgan refuses to answer simple maths question posed by schoolboy live on TV
'I think itās probably best that politicians donāt do maths or spelling on air'