1 hour ago Trump vows to rename Denali, North America’s tallest mountain, as Mount McKinley

Democratic former President Barack Obama renamed the mountain using the local natives’ name of Denali in 2015, after a decades-long naming battleUS president-elect Donald Trump has said he will rename Denali, Alaska natives’ name for North America’s tallest mountain, after William McKinley, the 25th US president who was assassinated in 1901.Democratic former President Barack Obama in 2015 officially renamed the mountain as Denali, siding with the state of Alaska and ending a decades-long naming battle. The peak had been officially called Mount McKinley since 1917. Continue reading...

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2 hours ago Jeremy Clarkson admits his pub the Farmer's Dog is a 'total disaster' in the wake of thefts, £27,000 to 'keep the council off his back' and disgusting loos

Ex-Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkson has confessed his pub - run only on British produce - is a 'total disaster' behind the scenes with thefts and toilet nightmares running rampant.

Economics

2 hours ago Britain facing a 'recession made in Downing Street': Economy is heading for 'worst of all worlds'

The Confederation of British Industry said the economy was heading for the 'worst of all worlds' as businesses grapple with Chancellor Rachel Reeves' 'tax-bomb' Budget.

Economics

2 hours ago Ray gun that uses high frequency radio waves to take out enemy drones and costs 10p to fire is successfully trialled by British Army

The radio frequency-directed energy weapon (RFDEW) can detect, track and destroy a range of threats across land, air and sea up to a kilometre (0.62 miles) away.

Events

2 hours ago Scottish job loss new year warning as economy 'headed for the worst of all worlds'

Scottish businesses are ‘in survival mode’ as Rachel Reeves is warned activity will fall in the first three months of 2025.

Events

2 hours ago Labour MP invites Donald Trump ‘home’ to visit the Scottish island where his mother was born

Exclusive: Torcuil Crichton, whose party leader Keir Starmer is expected to offer the US president-elect a state visit, sent the message in a Christmas card

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2 hours ago Wes Streeting tells Brits to discuss how to fix NHS over Christmas dinner

Health Secretary Wes Streeting Streeting today urges the public to chat about the future of the NHS over Christmas dinner - as he invites Brits to have their say on what they want to see improved

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2 hours ago Four in 10 do not share William’s optimism on ending homelessness, poll suggests

Homelessness can take various forms, from rough sleeping to families being housed in temporary accommodation.

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2 hours ago Final grants for pubs, pools and parks announced under community ownership fund

The scheme has closed early due to the state of the public finances.

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2 hours ago Lib Dems open to the prospect of calling a Waspi vote, deputy leader signals

Daisy Cooper also said the party was facing forward to a fight with the Tories in May’s local elections.

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