31 minutes ago White House says Trump will impose tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China from Saturday – US politics live

Press secretary Karoline Leavitt said earlier reports of 1 March date are false – announcing tariffs of 25% on Canada and Mexico and $10% on ChinaTrudeau: Canada will bring ‘forceful but reasonable’ retaliation to Trump tariffsSecretary of state Marco Rubio will travel to Panama, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Guatemala and the Dominican Republic beginning on Saturday, the state department said.Rubio will travel to Central America to “advance President Trump’s America First foreign policy,” the department said.Secretary Rubio’s engagements with senior officials and business leaders will promote regional cooperation on our core, shared interests: stopping illegal and large-scale migration, fighting the scourge of transnational criminal organizations and drug traffickers, countering China, and deepening economic partnerships to enhance prosperity in our hemisphere. Continue reading...

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7 hours ago Londoners are paying to live in deserted schools, office blocks and an old cathedral to avoid ‘insane’ rents

Londoners are paying to live in deserted schools, office blocks and an old cathedral to avoid ‘insane’ rents  CNN

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63 minutes ago Prince Andrew faces £1million bill for urgent works to crumbling mansion

The Duke of York has been told his 30-room Royal Lodge home is in "desperate" need of repair and is in grave danger of "irrevocable decay" if he does not carry out maintenance work

Economics

44 minutes ago Tom Ford fans race to bag huge discount on bestselling Black Orchid perfume

The fragrance is a bestseller for a reason

Sport

38 minutes ago Moment 'show off' driver asks police 'Am I going to prison for this?' as he admits to doing 120mph when he crashed into pub and killed his 18

Reckless Jack Cracknell clocked a speed of 117mph before he lost control of his high-powered Ford Fiesta ST as he raced through a 40mph zone.

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24 hours ago Jurors shown videos of student allegedly raping nine women in China and London

Zhenhao Zou, 27, is accused of drugging and raping 10 women in total.

Culture

6 hours ago The tech thriller is fiction's most exciting development in years. But could real

A new generation of authors are coming up the ranks, with a new literary genre for our stranger-than-fiction times. But can they win the race against innovation?

Science

9 hours ago Fears grow in Japan for truck driver trapped in sinkhole for third day

Residents near Tokyo question slow pace of effort to rescue 74-year-old as workers race to build 30-metre rampFears are growing for a truck driver who has spent three days trapped inside a sinkhole in Japan, as rescue workers started building a ramp in a desperate attempt to reach him.The 74-year-old, who has not been named, became trapped when the sinkhole opened up in a road near Tokyo on Tuesday, swallowing him and his two-tonne truck. Continue reading...

Transport

40 minutes ago Heathrow's third runway and the other public transport projects that will reshape London by 2035

Gatwick, too, has an expansion plan, and other schemes include a Bakerloo line extension and a larger terminal at Stansted

Politics

8 hours ago Two sought after club fracas saw glass thrown, hair pulled and girl pushed over

Two women in their 20s were assaulted in two separate incidents at the Be At One bar on Victoria Street, Nottingham and cops say it's a wonder they weren't more seriously hurt

Society

2 hours ago Company fined £100,000 for failing to protect workers and public at recycling centre

Sundorne Products (Llanidloes) Ltd admitted failures at a recycling centre in Llandrindod Wells, in Powys, following an inspection by the Health and Safety Executive

Economics

2 hours ago Premier League announcement could see Arsenal and Liverpool's roles reversed in title race

Arsenal are 2-0 down to Newcastle ahead of the the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg - and should they go out and Liverpool make the final, it will be the Gunners who have a game in hand over the Reds

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42 minutes ago Man wounded in New London shooting at Bank Street restaurant, police say

Man wounded in New London shooting at Bank Street restaurant, police say  CT Insider

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26 hours ago The 2025 dates confirmed for Cancer Research UK's Race for Life London events

Race for Life will host a series of events over 12 days in the capital this summer

Science

25 hours ago Wishaw MP calls for road safety review on busy Wishaw street following number of accidents

Pamela Nash has written to North Lanarkshire Council urging the authority to assess Cambusnethan Street after a man was knocked down on the road on Tuesday, January 21.

Transport

61 minutes ago Trump advisers still scrambling to avoid tariffs with Mexico and Canada despite president's vow

Trump advisers are reportedly thinking of ways to enact more targeted measures at Mexico and Canada rather than sweeping tariffs

Politics

22 hours ago Man charged with stabbing Vegas showgirls and tourists pleads guilty but mentally ill to murder

A man charged with a deadly series of stabbings on the Las Vegas Strip in October 2022 has pleaded guilty but mentally ill to murder and terrorism charges

Society

3 hours ago Unions call for £3,000 annual pay rise for 1.4m 'vital public sector workers'

'It’s bad news for everyone if there aren’t enough council and school employees to keep neighbourhoods safe, care for vulnerable people and give pupils the education they need'

Economics

8 hours ago Champions League and Europa League playoff draws, transfer news: football – live

European playoff draws due to begin at 11am (GMT)Ten things to look out for this weekend | Mail SimonChelsea have joined the race to sign the Brighton & Hove Albion striker Evan Ferguson. Brighton are willing to sell or loan the Republic of Ireland international, who has been the subject of interest from Arsenal, Bayer Leverkusen, Bournemouth, Everton Tottenham and West Ham.Champions League and Europa League draws will be happening over the next couple of hours: the Champions League goes first, at 12pm CET/11am GMT, with the Europa League an hour later. Continue reading...

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69 minutes ago UK police launch firearms amnesty after Turkish blank guns linked to London murders

A converted TVBF was used in the killing of Sebastiaan James-Kraan, 20, in Ealing last June

Events

31 hours ago Norovirus hospitalisations surge as NHS issues urgent guidance to avoid bug

Norovirus is still piling pressure on the NHS as health chiefs issue advice to families how to protect yourselves against the sickness and diarrhoea bug

Science

26 hours ago Millions of UK motorists who park on their driveways are breaking Highway Code everyday

It's believed millions of drivers across the country get it 'wrong' daily when it comes to parking on their driveway

Transport

80 minutes ago The best Valentine's Day gifts to make hearts race and love bloom in 2025

From cozy loungewear to quirky LEGO sets, find perfect surprises for your special someone

Politics

36 hours ago Lawyers paid less than minimum wage is creating a crisis of justice in Scotland

Without urgent action, many Scots could find themselves unable to secure legal representation

Society

4 hours ago Greater Manchester council hit with £40m bill to repair town hall and public buildings

Stockport council is facing huge costs to fix up leisure centres, libraries, and civic properties

Economics

9 hours ago National Lottery winner given deadline to claim £1m prize after walking around unaware for 150 days as urgent call is made for players to check their tickets

The winning UK Millionaire Maker slip was purchased in the London Borough of Lambeth on September 3, last year - and its owner has until March 2 to claim their seven-figure jackpot.

Sport

75 minutes ago Disabled pilot responds after Trump blames diversity and inclusion policies for DC crash

A disabled pilot has called President Trump’s suggestion that diversity and inclusion policies contributed to the Washington DC plane crash a "gut punch" to disabled people.

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34 hours ago Millions of drivers who park on their driveways are breaking the Highway Code everyday

It's believed drivers across the country get it 'wrong' daily because they are unaware of what the rule actually is.

Transport

2 hours ago Beethoven and Marie Curie compete with birds to appear on new euro notes

European Central Bank picks two themes for redesign submissions – ‘iconic personalities’ or rivers and birdsHe was a master of notes, and now the German composer Ludwig van Beethoven could be one of the faces of the redesigned euro, the first time the EU currency’s banknotes have been revamped.In a process that started in 2021 and has already involved a public inquiry and two multidisciplinary advisory groups, the European Central Bank (ECB) has selected two themes for the redesign. Continue reading...

Politics

6 hours ago Urgent DWP call for pensioners to make 'quick online' check for extra £4,200 boost

The DWP said up to 880,000 pensioners are missing out on Pension Credit each year - which includes additional perks like Winter Fuel Payment

Economics

20 hours ago FCSB vs Manchester United as it happened: Kobbie Mainoo shines as Red Devils avoid Europa League play

Both teams have a massive incentive to claim all three points tonight

Sport

1 hour ago Police release bombshell new details about adult star who plunged to her death

Mystery surrounds the death of OnlyFans model Anna Beatriz Pereira Alves, who plunged to her death, but shocking new revelations have now emerged

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2 hours ago Woman, 26, accused of having sexual relationship with boy, 13, during the holidays

Angel Sexton, of Palm Coast, Florida, ‘said she would leave her husband for the boy’ police said

Politics

7 hours ago What happens if the Euromillions jackpot goes unclaimed? £83m lottery jackpot still up for grabs

Players are being urged to check their tickets to see if they have won a life-changing sum

Economics

27 hours ago Chelsea to battle Manchester United in race for Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel

The Swiss shot-stopper could be in demand this summer, with both Premier League clubs keen to strength between the sticks amid growing pressure on Robert Sanchez and Andre Onana

Sport

1 hour ago Gang feud gunman who opened fire on mourners at wake causing 'utter terror' is jailed for life

Meshaq Berryman, 22, was found guilty of attempted murder and drugs offences after heroin, cocaine, a knife and a machete were found at his home.

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2 hours ago Canada ready with ‘forceful, immediate’ response if Trump imposes tariffs – US politics live

Donald Trump says he will impose trade tariffs on Canada and Mexico on Saturday, starting at 25% and they ‘may or may not’ rise over timeSecretary of state Marco Rubio will travel to Panama, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Guatemala and the Dominican Republic beginning on Saturday, the state department said.Rubio will travel to Central America to “advance President Trump’s America First foreign policy,” the department said.Secretary Rubio’s engagements with senior officials and business leaders will promote regional cooperation on our core, shared interests: stopping illegal and large-scale migration, fighting the scourge of transnational criminal organizations and drug traffickers, countering China, and deepening economic partnerships to enhance prosperity in our hemisphere. Continue reading...

Politics

8 hours ago Extra £100million to be pumped into neighbourhood policing as Starmer desperately tries to quell simmering unrest on Britain's streets

The figure matches an earlier investment announced in December for England and Wales to put 13,000 more police officers on the streets by 2029.

Economics

27 hours ago Why Man Utd hold Mathys Tel advantage in transfer race with Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham

Tel is open to joining United due to the prospect of being an immediate starter at Old Trafford, while Alejandro Garnacho is set to depart before the deadline

Sport

2 hours ago Alona Hotel at Strathclyde Park hosting St Valentine's murder mystery evening

The Dunskey Caper will take part on Saturday, February 15, when guests will join in with performers as the scene is set in New York in 1929 where tensions are running high and gun battles rage in the streets.

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3 hours ago The Weeknd: Hurry Up Tomorrow review – a record that will floor you and drive you up the wall

(XO Music/Republic)On a somewhat exhausting sixth album, Abel Tesfaye uses Brazilian funk, punishing house and lush 70s soul to press great songs into the service of rotten lyricsIt takes precisely 20 seconds for the Weeknd’s sixth album to imply that it might also be his last. “All I have is my legacy I’m all alone when it fades to black,” Abel Tesfaye sings over a lush bed of synthesisers that quickly takes on the influence of 80s boogie. It’s a line that feels very on brand. Hurry Up Tomorrow’s release has been promoted with billboards declaring “THE END IS NEAR”, social media posts in which Tesfaye has inferred the album is the final “beautiful chapter” in his story and interviews during which he’s suggested that a 2022 incident in which he lost his voice on stage was some kind of cosmic message: “You can end it now when is the right time to leave if not at your peak?”It is perhaps worth noting that the same was true of his last album more-or-less: 2022’s Dawn FM was rich with e...

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8 hours ago Avoid January gym rush with a £60 foldable step machine that tones legs and bums in weeks

If you're not a fan of the January gym rush, this affordable foldable step machine is a great way to squeeze in a workout without even having to leave your house

Economics

33 hours ago Brendan Rodgers repeats Celtic transfer mantra as fans spot subtle message sent to board

The Parkhead boss was forced to throw untested youngsters on at Villa Park as they tried to get something out of the game late on

Sport

2 hours ago Hilarious moment police find female suspect hiding under pile of children's toys after she replied 'hey guys' to their wanted appeal for her

Watch the hilarious moment that Greater Manchester Police uncovered a female suspect attempting to evade arrest by hiding under a pile of children's toys.

Events

3 hours ago Stockport MP launches petition calling for 'urgent' funding for Stepping Hill

"Our incredible NHS staff and patients deserve better"

Politics

9 hours ago TV chef Emily Roux defends charging customers £100 a head if they don't show up at her restaurant after booking a table

TV chef Emily Roux, who has appeared on the Saturday Kitchen show, has defended her restaurant's policy of charging no-show bookings £98 per head.

Economics

34 hours ago Ally McCoist plots Celtic Champions League undercover mission as Rangers hero plans to sit next to superstar's dad

McCoist is planning a visit to Celtic Park - but all may not be as it appears with a massive Euro night just around the corner for the Hoops

Sport

2 hours ago A man shot himself in the head inside a Baltimore courthouse, police say

Baltimore's police commissioner says a man who appeared to be suffering from a “behavioral crisis” walked into the entrance of a Baltimore courthouse and shot himself in the head after authorities tried to interact with him before a security area

Events

3 hours ago Compulsory and voluntary insurance excess explained as 60% of drivers admit they don't understand

The compulsory excess is determined by the insurer and cannot be altered, while the voluntary excess is chosen by the policyholder.

Politics

11 hours ago O2 is closing down popular service today as customers urged to apply for refund

O2 axed these data-only SIMs for new customers in August last year - and now existing customers will see this service switched off on January 31

Economics

35 hours ago Arsenal still want Ollie Watkins transfer as Aston Villa man gives 'farewell presents'

Arsenal are considering a second bid for Ollie Watkins before the transfer window closes, but the Gunners face a race against time to get a deal over the line

Sport

2 hours ago ‘We will be OK’: Lady Gaga and Billie Eilish among headliners for LA wildfire benefit concert

Music A-listers from Dr Dre to Olivia Rodrigo perform at fundraising extravaganza FireAid at neighboring LA arenasMaking my way through the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, it was clear that FireAid was set to be a different kind of musical extravaganza. Taking place simultaneously at both at the state-of-the-art arena (which opened in August) and the longtime city staple the Kia Forum, the roster, which included everyone from Joni Mitchell to Peso Pluma, was announced in the wake of the devastating fires that struck the area earlier this month and broadcast around the world to raise funds and awareness, the atmosphere before showtime was neither celebratory nor subdued, striking a delicate balance to coalesce over a common love for Los Angeles and its ongoing strife.A red carpet where flashbulbs are usually popping was mostly quiet as a mouse, with photographers invariably checking their lenses; perhaps the stars in attendance knew it would be inept to have a fashion moment on...

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3 hours ago Shoppers at Sainsbury's, Tesco and Asda urged to stock up on one item before weekend

Alcohol duty will also increase generally by 3.65% on Saturday with the price change following a new law. Wines with higher alcohol content will be subject to increased tax

Politics

18 hours ago DWP benefit claimants received £4billion less than they were entitled to last year

The Public Accounts Committee warned people claiming disability benefits are also getting 'unacceptably poor service' - waiting on average 10 times longer for calls to be answered

Economics

35 hours ago Gabby Agbonlahor calls talkSPORT to slam Arsenal's attempt to sign Ollie Watkins

Former Aston Villa star Gabby Agbonlahor has been left fuming after Arsenal's £60million bid for Ollie Watkins became public knowledge before Unai Emery's side took on Celtic in the Champions League

Sport

2 hours ago Police shut town centre park close to school after report of person with possible weapon

A police helicopter was deployed while the town centre park was shut

Events

3 hours ago Pennsylvania governor's budget is expected to seek more for schools and transit, emphasize frugality

Gov. Josh Shapiro will deliver his third budget proposal to lawmakers next week, a plan that’s expected to seek substantially more aid for the poorest public schools, emphasize frugality and push for more aid to public transit and legalize marijuana

Politics

18 hours ago Harry Kane's honest Mathys Tel assessment with Tottenham leading £50m transfer race

Former Tottenham favourite Harry Kane has been playing alongside Mathys Tel for the last 18 months, with the winger now the subject of a £50million transfer bid from Spurs

Economics

35 hours ago Inside race for the biggest job in sport as transgender row takes centre stage

Seven candidates to become IOC president will give presentations to members in Lausanne today with Britain's Lord Coe among three front-runners for the most powerful job in sport

Sport

2 hours ago Court hears how Russian spy’s tissue of lies over cancer claim was exposed

On Friday, Vanya Gaberova, 30, told jurors how she became suspicious of her lover Biser Dzhambazov’s claim to have cancer.

Events

3 hours ago Black school manager loses race discrimination claim after he was sacked following row with white colleague over whether Joe Biden was fit to be US president

The Leaning Resource Centre manager had questioned Mr Biden's cognitive abilities and called him a 'dangerous man', an employment tribunal heard.

Politics

24 hours ago Debenhams shoppers race to buy £3,000 diamond watch slashed by 93% in Blue Cross Sale

The online retailer is offering discounts of up to 95% on luxury watches ahead of Valentine's Day

Economics

36 hours ago World media reacts to Celtic 'redemption' at Aston Villa as Champions League spectacle forces grovelling Rodgers apology

It was a classic Euro night at Villa Park as the Hoops returned north of the border with plenty of credit in the bank

Sport

2 hours ago Washington DC plane crash: more than 40 bodies recovered; Trump claims army helicopter was flying too high – live updates

Official gives update on recovery efforts; president weighs in on cause of collision in highly unusual move as investigation still under wayAlarms raised about ‘congested’ airspace before fatal Washington crashStaffing levels ‘not normal’ in control tower at time of crash, report saysReagan national’s main runway is the busiest in the United States, with more than 800 daily takeoffs and landings.The National Transportation Safety Board has investigated nine accidents or incidents at the airport this century, including two that were fatal, records showed. Continue reading...

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4 hours ago Moment cops catch pervert in hotel room with girl, 14, after harrowing 999 call

WARNING DISTRESSING CONTENT Bodycam footage shows Greater Manchester Police officers bursting in on a hotel room in which a pervert was with a 14-year-old schoolgirl

Politics

27 hours ago Arsenal told to make £100m transfer bid to seal move before deadline day

Arsenal have made a late move to sign Ollie Watkins with a £60m bid getting rejected by Aston Villa as the Gunners are urged to massively up their offer if they want to land the striker

Economics

36 hours ago Shotts boss praises players after making league leaders Clydebank fight for narrow win

The Bonny lost 1-0 at Holm Park and John McKeown was impressed by his side's display against the Premier leaders

Sport

2 hours ago Mother faces court accused of causing death of her son by dangerous driving

Zac Roe, nine, from Andover in Hampshire, died at the scene of the crash in East Woodyates, north Dorset, last year.

Events

4 hours ago Prince Andrew is spotted riding his horse at Windsor as court documents reveal he emailed paedo financier Jeffrey Epstein 'we'll play more soon'

The Duke of York, 64, was seen riding his horse through Windsor Great Park accompanied by a companion - having driven there in his Range Rover.

Politics

29 hours ago European Central Bank cuts interest rates to support growth as eurozone economy stagnates

Live coverage of business, economics and financial news as ECB cuts main interest rate by 0.25 percentage points in effort to support growthIt was a flash reading on the Eurozone economy, so we don’t have the details on what the drivers were. But it’s clear that it was a weak end to 2024.But the European Central Bank might be able to spur a bit of economic growth in the eurozone with looser monetary policy.This marks a weak end to last year, following positive growth in the first three quarters of 2024. As a result, first estimates suggest that the currency bloc as a whole grew by 0.7% in 2024. Declining activity in Germany – the Eurozone’s largest economy – has weighed on the bloc’s growth, with German GDP contracting by 0.2% on the quarter. This suggests Germany has now seen annual declines in activity for two consecutive years.In 2025, further loosening of monetary conditions is expected to provide a modest uptick in activity for both Germany and the Eurozone, with growth expecte...

Economics

38 hours ago Arsenal transfer news: Gunners urged to sign Liverpool star as Mathys Tel chase takes twist

Arsenal could do with adding a striker to their squad over the final few days of the January transfer window but the Gunners are running out of time to get deals done amid links with Mathys Tel and Darwin Nunez

Sport

2 hours ago People who drink coffee first in the morning issued urgent health warning by neuroscientist

A neuroscientist recently issued some vital information to anyone who drinks a brew as soon as they wake up

Events

5 hours ago Lewis Hamilton's 'pushing in background', abandoned race plans, Max Verstappen statement

Lewis Hamilton's Formula 1 'dream' may finally be about to come true amid news that previously abandoned plans could be resurrected, and he has the full support of rival Max Verstappen

Politics

29 hours ago £83m EuroMillions jackpot unclaimed: Brits urged to check their paper tickets for these numbers

The jackpot prize from last Friday's (January 24) EuroMillions draw is still waiting to be claimed

Economics

3 hours ago Met Police vows robust action as Tommy Robinson march and counter protest take place in central London

Elon Musk among those wanting Robinson, real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, released from solitary confinement

Events

5 hours ago Trump plots healthier America but deregulation likely to feature on menu

President’s cabinet picks suggest help for big companies and regulatory rollbacks will take precedence in food policyTrump will change the face of US food policy. These are the players to watchWhen Robert F Kennedy Jr. suspended his campaign for the presidency in August 2024, throwing his support behind Donald Trump, he promised to continue fighting to “make America healthy again”. Kennedy’s criticism of ultra-processed foods and big food companies became a central feature of the Trump campaign. And after Trump was elected, he nominated Kennedy to be his secretary of health and human services.Yet, just days before naming Kennedy, Trump nominated another senior official to his administration: Susie Wiles, a longtime lobbyist whose clients have included the same big food companies Kennedy has critiqued for their role in pushing ultra-processed foods into kitchens and grocery stores across the US. The two stood in stark contrast: a critic and a lobbyist for the food industry standing s...

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29 hours ago Asda shoppers race to buy viral £38 puffer coat that looks just like £625 Ganni

The viral £38 leopard print bomber sold out in seconds when it was restocked this morning - but New Look, River Island and M&S have similar versions

Economics

3 hours ago Pep Guardiola makes brutally honest admission over Man City's nightmare season

Pep Guardiola has insisted losing Ballon d’Or winner Rodri is not the only reason why Manchester City collapsed this season and believes too many players lost form as the team tired - which saw them slip away from the Premier League title race

Events

6 hours ago Suspect named following alleged 'dangerous driving' incident in Bolton

He has been charged with a string of offences

Politics

31 hours ago UK EuroMillions players urged to check tickets after winner yet to claim £83.4m jackpot

A winner is yet to come forward after matching all five main numbers and both Lucky Star numbers in last Friday’s draw

Economics

3 hours ago Moment wanted woman who taunted police found hiding under pile of toys

"Hey guys"

Events

6 hours ago Brian demands 'justice for Brian' after favourite Wetherspoons pub bans him for life

Brian Gorman was barred from The Square Bottle Wetherspoons pub in Chester earlier this month after a "two minute" incident and below he explains why he is still protesting

Politics

31 hours ago Police record almost half a million shoplifting offences in England and Wales

The Office for National Statistics published the latest crime figures on Thursday.

Economics

3 hours ago Norway stops a ship suspected of involvement in damage to a Baltic Sea cable

Police say a Norwegian-owned and Russian-crewed ship that authorities suspect may have been involved in damage to an underwater fiber optic cable connecting Latvia and the Swedish island of Gotland has been stopped off Norway

Events

6 hours ago MSP calls for controversial Galloway National Park consultation to be paused

Galloway and West Dumfries MSP Finlay Carson claims there are “several significant and serious challenges and criticism” of the process.

Politics

31 hours ago Ombudsman staff to strike out over pay and mandate pushing for office working

Members of the Public and Commercial Services union will walk out on February 12 and take an additional week of targeted industrial action

Economics

3 hours ago Everything we know about adult star murder probe and boyfriend's heartfelt promise

Onlyfans model Anna Beatriz Pereira Alves, known online as Anna Polly, was found lifeless in the courtyard of a Rio de Janeiro hotel last Thursday. Police are keeping an open mind about the 'complex' case

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