34 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 How to get cheapest Central Cee 2025 tickets for all UK tour dates as sale goes live

Central Cee is coming to Manchester's Co-op Live on his world tour - here's how you can grab tickets for it, as well as for all dates and venues in the rest of the UK

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

7 hours ago Manchester United's Alejandro Garnacho stance provides golden opportunity to end bad transfer habit

The Argentine forward could present an opportunity for United to boost their flexibility in the transfer market and fend off any problems from PSR, though his talent remains alluring after shining at Old Trafford since graduating from the academy in 2022

Sport

71 minutes ago Trump challenged over his attack on DEI after DC crash as Canada, Mexico tariffs deadline looms: Live

Trump baselessly claims the U.S.’s aviation regulator hired ‘dwarves’ and people with paralysis

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7 hours ago Alison Hammond 'wants to take a whole year off of TV' after brutal backlash to new BBC travel show with teenage son

The TV star, 49, has confessed that she wants to find time in the next ten years travelling the world.

Culture

6 hours ago Bill Gates was called 'retarded' at age of nine and told to stay back a year in class, reveals astonishing new memoir by one of the world's richest and most successful tech pioneers

When Bill Gates was nine, a therapist said he was 'retarded'. He wasn't bad at his lessons. It was his voice - he was squeaky.

Science

21 hours ago The motorway plagued by 'young men in Audis, bad lighting and mums on phones'

The M65 in Lancashire saw two fatalities and nine serious injuries last year

Transport

55 minutes ago Could the Washington DC air disaster happen in Britain? As Trump blames diversity, how the UK's air traffic controllers are recruited

Inevitably, air traffic control authorities around the world - including within the UK - will be carefully analysing Wednesday night's disaster.

Politics

28 hours ago Blake Lively and Ryan Reynold's plantation wedding backlash resurfaces amid Justin Baldoni legal drama

Hollywood couple facing renewed backlash over their controversial wedding location

Society

4 hours ago AstraZeneca cancels £450m Liverpool investment, blaming UK government funding cuts – business live

Pharmaceutical company says that it will not go ahead with investment at Speke, near LiverpoolDonald Trump’s White House will invoke emergency powers to introduce tariffs on Canada and Mexico, Reuters reports:Two sources familiar with the matter said that Trump was expected to invoke the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) as the legal basis for the tariffs, declaring a national emergency over fentanyl overdoses that killed nearly 75,000 Americans in 2023 and illegal immigration.The statute enacted in 1977 and modified after the 9/11 attacks in 2001 gives the president broad powers to impose economic sanctions in a crisis. Continue reading...

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76 minutes ago Pete Hegseth says Trump is 'exactly right' to blame DEI for DC plane crash and details the key to the probe

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended Donald Trump's criticism of DEI hiring practices in government and revealed new details about the plane crash investigation.

Events

20 hours ago Patient slams hospital and shares horror pic of 'food that looks like vomit'

Jess Tague shared a photo of a lasagna meal she claims she was given as a patient at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and many agreed it looked bad with one saying it had put her off her own dinner

Science

64 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

6 hours ago FTSE 100 on course for biggest monthly gain in two years – business live

Live rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as Smiths Group leads index after promising break-up of FTSE 100 engineering companyDonald Trump’s White House will invoke emergency powers to introduce tariffs on Canada and Mexico, Reuters reports:Two sources familiar with the matter said that Trump was expected to invoke the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) as the legal basis for the tariffs, declaring a national emergency over fentanyl overdoses that killed nearly 75,000 Americans in 2023 and illegal immigration.The statute enacted in 1977 and modified after the 9/11 attacks in 2001 gives the president broad powers to impose economic sanctions in a crisis. Continue reading...

Economics

78 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.

Events

32 hours ago Health nominee RFK Jr to face further grilling at Senate confirmation hearing

Trump’s pick endured tough questions from Bernie Sanders on Wednesday and was accused of ‘peddling half-truths’After Robert F Kennedy’s bruising performance in a heated three-and-a-half-hour Senate confirmation hearing to become America’s top health official on Wednesday, he’s off to the health committee on Thursday morning for round two.The 71-year-old faces another grueling day of questioning from a more health-minded crowd, with Republican chair Bill Cassidy – a physician who caught Kennedy confusing basic facts about Medicare and Medicaid in Wednesday’s session – likely to press further on his grasp of America’s healthcare system. Continue reading...

Science

80 minutes ago Loose Women star concerns fans after admitting bad news following hospital visit

A Loose Women star has shared an important health update with her loyal fans following an open discussion about her previous health struggles both online and on TV

Politics

8 hours ago DWP benefits cheats use 'three word' trick to swindle taxpayers out of £10,000 a year each

Work coaches at a job centre said they had never seen it so bad

Economics

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...

Events

1 hour ago 'This is not a joke': Rubio confirms Trump's intentions to buy Greenland are genuine

Trump’s long-standing pursuit of the autonomous territory is serious, the new Secretary of State claimed

Politics

25 hours ago RFK Jr sought ‘Make America Healthy Again’ trademark for vaccine marketing

Trump’s health secretary pick transferred ownership of Maha slogan application to anti-vaccine ally Del BigtreeRobert F Kennedy Jr, the anti-vaccine activist and conspiracy theorist nominated for US health secretary by Donald Trump, recently applied to trademark his own “Make America Healthy Again” slogan for use in marketing potential products including food supplements, vitamins, essential oils – and vaccines.Documentation filed with the Office of Government Ethics lists $100,000 earned from a “licensing agreement to use Maha brand marks”. Continue reading...

Economics

3 hours ago All the expert theories on DC plane crash that shut down Donald Trump's unhinged rant

President Donald Trump has recklessly blamed diversity hires for the American Airlines disaster. Several experts have given possible explanations for the deathly crash

Events

1 hour ago SFA panel finds four major errors involving Rangers, Hearts, Hibs and Aberdeen in bad weekend for referees

Red cards, penalties and offside calls under the microscope

Politics

32 hours ago Tom Kerridge faces backlash for new £59 'rip off' beef 'beast board' dish at his Chelsea and Marlow restaurants

The celebrity chef, 51, from Salisbury, has revealed that The Butcher's Tap and Grill is launching a 'delicious board of beef focused dishes' from February.

Economics

3 hours ago Trump blames DEI for US ‘going to hell’ and claims helicopter was flying 'too high' before DC crash: Live

Trump baselessly claims the U.S.’s aviation regulator hired ‘dwarves’ and people with paralysis

Events

2 hours ago Trudeau: Canada will bring ‘forceful but reasonable’ retaliation to Trump tariffs

Officials in Ottawa and Mexico city draw up plans to retaliate with tariffs of their own after Trump’s demandsJustin Trudeau says Canada will bring a “forceful but reasonable” retaliation to any tariffs imposed by the US as his country braces for the economic fallout of a trade war.“I won’t sugarcoat it – our nation could be facing difficult times in the coming days and weeks,” Trudeau said Friday while speaking to an advisory council on Canada-US relations. “I know Canadians might be anxious and worried, but I want them to know the federal government – and indeed, all orders of government – have their backs.” Continue reading...

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41 hours ago Meta agrees to pay Trump $25m for suspending accounts over Capitol riots

Settlement originates from lawsuit by president against the platform, one of several filed after 6 January violenceMeta has agreed to pay $25m to settle a lawsuit with Donald Trump. The suit originated in 2021 when Trump sued the social media company for suspending his accounts after the January 6 attack on the US Capitol. The settlement was first reported by the Wall Street Journal and has been confirmed by a Meta spokesperson.The majority of the settlement, $22m, will go toward a fund to pay for Trump’s presidential library, according to the Wall Street Journal. The remainder will pay for legal fees and go to other plaintiffs listed in the case. The White House didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment. Continue reading...

Economics

3 hours ago American Airlines crash: 'Numbskull' columnist booted off show over wild Donald Trump claim

"Very happy to have Trump supporting guests on my show, but you sir, bring shame on your proud country."

Events

2 hours ago Former 'Meet the Press' moderator Chuck Todd exits NBC News after nearly two decades

Former “Meet the Press” moderator Chuck Todd is leaving NBC News after nearly two decades at the network

Politics

3 hours ago 7 erratic and shameless things Donald Trump did in the aftermath of the DC plane crash

On his eleventh day back in the White House, Donald Trump reminded everyone that he's the last person you want to be in charge the day after a national tragedy

Events

2 hours ago In win for Trump, oil giant Shell walks away from major New Jersey offshore wind farm

In the first serious fallout from President Donald Trump’s early actions against offshore wind power, oil and gas giant Shell is walking away from a major project off the coast of New Jersey

Politics

3 hours ago Donald Trump reveals cause of American Airline plane crash that killed 67 people

American Airlines chief executive Robert Isom said the plane was making a normal approach when “the military aircraft came into the path” of the jet.

Events

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...

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4 hours ago 2025 Grammys will celebrate music but also raise money for LA fire relief

With nominations led by Beyoncé and Charli xcx, the event will serve a dual-purpose by acknowledging the devastating wildfires in CaliforniaGrammy awards 2025: list of nomineesA “very different” Grammy awards will take place in Los Angeles this weekend, impacted by the recent wildfires that have affected California.The annual celebration of music, taking place at the Crypto.com arena on Sunday, will still feature a range of big-name performers but there will be a noticeable shift in purpose. Continue reading...

Events

2 hours ago Trump sets stage for world leaders at the White House: Netanyahu to visit first with Keir Starmer set for crunch talks next month

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will become the first world leader to visit the White House on Tuesday when he holds meetings with President Donald Trump.

Politics

4 hours ago Washington plane crash: Air traffic controller 'allowed to leave early' before mid

Questions grow about air safety in the US capital as Donald Trump says Black Hawk chopper was 'flying too high' at time of collision

Events

2 hours ago Will CBS News' parent company settle Trump’s ‘frivolous’ 60 Minutes lawsuit to secure huge merger?

Paramount head Shari Redstone stands to clear billions of dollars once the merger with Skydance Media goes through.

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5 hours ago Washington plane crash: Trump says army helicopter was 'flying too high' before collision as black boxes found from American Airlines jet

President’s latest intervention in the investigation into the disaster comes as questions grow about air safety in the US capital

Events

3 hours ago Trump threatens another 10 nations as he prepares to slap tariffs on Canada and Mexico

President Donald Trump threatened another 10 nations with tariffs as he prepares to hit Canada and Mexico with increases.

Politics

6 hours ago Trump doubles down on blaming DEI for air tragedy as Fox host says diversity policies embolden 'dwarves': Live

Trump baselessly claimed the U.S.’s aviation regulator hired ‘dwarves’ and people with paralysis

Events

3 hours ago Donald Trump's most questionable quotes since he became President for the second time

The president is well-known for his controversial sayings, but what has he said recently that sparked outrage?

Politics

7 hours ago What is DEI? The diversity scheme Trump is blaming for Washington DC crash

Trump falsely claimed that the FAA had sought to hire ‘people with severe intellectual and psychiatric disabilities’ following the DC plane crash Thursday

Events

7 hours ago Aviation chiefs 'were recruiting people with targeted disabilities including intellectual problems and hearing/vision issues until last year'

Diversity initiatives ramped up at the FAA under the Obama Administration, were largely swept away during Trump's first term and then reinstated under Biden.

Events

4 hours ago Donald Trump branded 'racist and insane' in Democrats fiery Washington plane crash response

The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) held a press conference just one day after President Trump seemed to blame diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs for the air crash that claimed the lives of 67 people

Politics

7 hours ago Russia slams Donald Trump's 'Iron Dome' missile defence shield in nuclear weapons space war row

Moscow said the move aimed to weaken Russian and Chinese nuclear deterrence

Events

4 hours ago Federal agencies told to implement transgender bathroom ban as Trump's DEI attacks continue

This week, Trump signed three executive orders damaging transgender rights, such as one intended to limit access to gender-affirming care for minors

Politics

9 hours ago Vietnam: The War That Changed America review – a stunningly powerful tale of regret

There are narrow parameters to this Ethan Hawke-narrated documentary – the conflict’s effects on the US. But it’s a valuable reflection packed with emotional, moving tales from penitent soldiers whose lives were torn apartFor the US and its allies, postwar foreign policy conforms to a pattern. In the planning and execution stages, this new war is strategically essential and a moral imperative, and anyone who says otherwise is a traitor; decades on, when it’s too late, it’s admitted that the same war was a folly or perhaps even a crime. Usually, though, the war was bad because of what it did to the US, not what it did to the other nations involved.The six-part documentary series Vietnam: The War That Changed America sticks to that brief. There are a handful of Vietnamese interviewees, and the extent of the carnage wrought upon the country’s people is touched upon, but the subject matter is the effect the war had on the psyches of US soldiers – and on the mindset of the US itself. Thi...

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4 hours ago Peter Wright learning to swim for fitness drive as Snakebite talks walkout music, ditching the dancing and Donald Trump

Snakebite is out to prolong his career at the top with a fitness drive

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9 hours ago What is DEI? Donald Trump's unhinged Washington plane crash rant explained

Donald Trump stood before the White House on Thursday and baselessly blamed Diversity, equity and inclusion programs that have "lowered standards" for hiring air traffic controllers

Events

4 hours ago Harper Beckham, 13, dodges a kiss from her dad after he defended himself over backlash

Harper Beckham has hilariously been filmed pulling away as dad David Beckham tried to give her a peck at his Hugo Boss event in London on Thursday

Politics

10 hours ago 'You want me to go swimming?': Trump won't visit Washington DC plane crash site because it's 'the water'

The president said on Thursday he would be meeting with some of the families of victims of the tragedy, but did not specify when

Events

4 hours ago US president Donald Trump appears to blame DEI for Washington DC plane crash

This is the third time diversity quota has been blamed this year after a US disaster

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10 hours ago Donald Trump snaps ‘You want me to go swimming?’ when asked if he’ll visit US crash site

Authorities have given up hope of finding any survivors after collision at Ronald Reagan Airport, near Washington DC

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