26 minutes ago Donald Trump announces picks for labor and treasury departments, CDC and surgeon general in flurry of nominations – live

Scott Bessent, Russ Vought, Lori Chavez-DeRemer, Sebastian Gorka and Dave Weldon among choices for key posts in second Trump administrationTrump picks hedge-fund investor Scott Bessent for treasury secretaryTrump selects key Project 2025 figure Russ Vought to head budget officeIn a new interview on Friday, Matt Gaetz revealed that he will not be returning to Congress next year.Speaking to conservative talk show host Charlie Kirk, Gaetz, who withdrew his attorney general nomination yesterday, said:“I’m still going to be in the fight, but it’s going to be from a new perch. I do not intend to join the 119th Congress,” CNN reports.“There are a number of fantastic Floridians who’ve stepped up to run for my seat, people who have inspired with their heroism, with their public service. And I’m ...

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31 minutes ago Coleen Rooney is being eyed up as the next Holly Willoughby as ITV bosses 'hope to capitalise on her girl next door charm for presenting roles'

ITV bosses are hoping to 'capitalise on Coleen's girl next door charm' and loyal fan base by offering her a big money TV deal, it has been reported.

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64 minutes ago The Queen was 'annoyed' at Donald Trump over 'ignorant and hurtful' comment

Queen Elizabeth II was reportedly upset about a remark Donald Trump made concerning her sister Princess Margaret during a visit to the UK when he was US President

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70 minutes ago Inside the sick 'house of horrors' where 24 dogs, seven cats and a hamster were found surrounded by faeces, flies and rubbish

Described as a 'house of horrors', 24 dogs, seven cats, a hamster and two rats were found by the RSPCA following a report to the charity's cruelty line.

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82 minutes ago Trump planning to fire DoJ lawyers who investigated him, names pick for key post of treasury secretary: Live

President-elect pledges to fire attorneys who worked alongside Special Counsel Jack Smith as he names hedge fund manager Scott Bessent to head treasury

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2 hours ago Pregnant student allegedly told by Georgetown Law she must take exam days after giving birth

Brittany Lovely’s classmates have organized a petition after she was allegedly told by administration: ‘Motherhood is not for the faint of heart’

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2 hours ago Trump could sanction British lawyer leading Netanyahu ICC prosecution, reports say

Trump could sanction British lawyer leading Netanyahu ICC prosecution

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2 hours ago Pete Hegseth’s odds of being confirmed almost halved after Matt Gaetz withdrawal

Fox News host’s nomination chances took a hit after the release of a 22-page police report detailing sexual assault allegations

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2 hours ago I'm A Celeb twist as public vote is suspended and Ant and Dec make trial announcement

All of the I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! campmates will take part in the next Bushtucker Trial in a show twist, after public voting for the trial was suspended

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3 hours ago Republican blocks promotion of general involved in Afghanistan withdrawal

Markwayne Mullin stalls promotion of Lt Gen Christopher Donahue, photographed as last US soldier to leaveThe US general who was photographed as the last American soldier to leave Afghanistan is seeing a promotion blocked by a sole Republican senator, multiple outlets reported.The move comes amid separate reports that the incoming Trump administration is considering courts martial, for offenses including treason, for officers involved in the evacuation. Continue reading...

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