60 m. ago US treasury secretary urges Fed chair to cut interest rates as Trump claims shrinking economy isn’t related to tariff war – live

Bessent urges Powell to cut interest rates, echoing Trump’s demands; US president claims economic slowdown ‘nothing to do with tariffs’Trump’s tariffs: ‘It feels like Covid 2.0. So many things are getting disrupted’The Trump administration is seeking to strip collective bargaining rights from large swaths of federal employees in a test case union leaders argue is part of a broader attack on US labor unions that could land before the US Supreme Court.A Trump win would deliver a severe blow to labor unions in the US. Some 29.9% of all federal workers were represented by labor unions in 2024 compared to 11.1% for all US workers. Continue reading...

Society

60 m. ago ‘Armed agents nearly turned up at my house’: fired DOJ attorney on defying Trump – podcast

The US justice department says it did not fire a former pardon attorney, Liz Oyer, after she refused to recommend reinstating Mel Gibson’s gun rights.But Oyer tells Jonathan Freedland a different story, one she believes points to a wider crackdown by the Trump administration on the rule of law in AmericaArchive: ABC News, Face the Nation, CBS News, CNN, PBS, NBC News, Fox News, WHAS11 Continue reading...

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60 m. ago BREAKING Arsenal fans accused of 'racist monkey chants' at PSG stars as club investigate

Arsenal have released a statement vowing to take action after allegations of racist chanting from Gunners fans towards black PSG players after their Champions League semi-final first leg defeat

Sport

77 m. ago McDonald’s posts surprise decline in global sales in first quarter

Firm was navigating ‘toughest of market conditions’ when Trump’s tariffs worsened wallet pressures on consumersMcDonald’s posted a surprise decline in first-quarter global sales on Thursday, as demand from cash-strapped diners in its key markets faltered on uncertainty sparked by chaotic tariffs.The company was navigating the “toughest of market conditions”, the company’s CEO Chris Kempczinski said, as global comparable sales fell 1%, while analysts on average had estimated a 0.95% rise. Continue reading...

Politics

87 m. ago In the US, not even $11,000 a month can buy you dignity at the end of your life

After watching my father’s struggle in a system that values profit over compassion, I wonder: how much longer will we accept a future where most of us lose our sense of human worth in old age?The last time I visited my father, I walked into his $11,000-a-month room in a posh assisted living residence and found him curled up on the floor. My sister Amy and I knelt down, touched him, and asked if he was okay.“I don’t know,” mumbled Dad, 96, a retired physician and lifelong outdoorsman. “I fell about 20 minutes ago and no one has come.” Continue reading...

Economics

88 m. ago David Attenborough shares his concerns as he approaches the 'end of his life'

The legendary broadcaster and wildlife expert made his remarks ahead of his 99th birthday

Politics

88 m. ago Hollyoaks share major announcement with fans ahead of 30th anniversary

Hollyoaks marks its 30th anniversary this year and to celebrate the special occasion some of the Channel 4 soap's favourite stars from over the years are going on tour

Politics

88 m. ago Adding three basic ingredients to noodles turns them into 'addictive' Chinese fakeaway

Home cook, Maria Keenan, who has released a series of cookbooks has shared her recipe to create the perfect Chinese takeaway-style chow mein - using her 'secret sauce'

Events

90 m. ago Arsenal vow to take action after fans filmed aiming alleged racist abuse at PSG stars

The aftermath of Tuesday's Champions League semi-final first leg between Arsenal and PSG has been marred by allegations of discriminatory chanting from Gunners fans

Sport

2 h. ago Joanna Lumley admits she ‘doesn’t have much time left’ as star shares thoughts on ageing

The beloved actress and presenter also shared her thoughts on aging, declaring: ‘getting old is bad. Growing old is good’

Politics

2 h. ago Geordie Shore star shares surprise pregnancy announcement – with due date just days away

Zahida Allen, who starred on the MTV reality show Geordie Shore in 2016 and 2017, has announced she is pregnant with her first child in a series of stunning announcement photos

Events

2 h. ago Monty Don says UK gardeners must cut two plants this May to guarantee beautiful blooms next year

Gardening expert Monty Don has shared an essential tip for gardeners this spring

Politics

2 h. ago Coleen Nolan shares final 'laugh' with sister Linda Nolan before death

The star appeared on Loose Women as she opened up about the final moments with her sister

Events

2 h. ago Is this the moment Elizabeth Hurley and Billy Ray Cyrus fell in love? How scenes reveal the first moments of their blossoming 'chemistry' when he was dating his now ex

The Achy Breaky Heart crooner, 63, who finalised his divorce from Firerose in August 2024, went official with the model on Easter Sunday with a romantic Instagram post.

Economics

2 h. ago Wayne and Coleen Rooney share joy as son Kai, 15, scores dramatic trophy

Wayne Rooney's eldest son is looking to be a chip of the old block as he scored a match-winning goal for Manchester United against rivals Manchester City in a cup final

Events

2 h. ago A belter in Barcelona turns up the power: Football Weekly Extra

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Lars Sivertsen, Mark Langdon and Sid Lowe to discuss all the big European actionRate, review, share on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Audioboom, Mixcloud, Acast and Stitcher, and join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter and email.On the podcast today: a brilliant semi-final in Barcelona as they draw 3-3 with Inter. Lots of brilliant goals and another world-class performance from the frighteningly young Lamine Yamal. Inter will take the draw, especially with the second leg at San Siro, but they were a small toe’s length away from a Henrikh Mkhitaryan winner. Continue reading...

Politics

3 h. ago Trump live: Kamala Harris breaks silence to warn president’s tariff war inviting recession

Former Democratic vice president and White House challenger calls trade aggressions the ‘greatest man-made economic crisis in modern presidential history’

Events

3 h. ago Does the huge NIC rise in the capital smash the business case for a London postcode?

Since the start of the tax year the average NIC bill per employee has jumped to £6,375.00, an extra £1,075.80

Politics

3 h. ago Stop planting one 'sneaky' herb in flowerbeds – it can take over whole garden

A gardening expert has warned about a popular plant that can be grown for use in food and vegetables, describing it as 'invasive'. She shared her top tips to keep it under control.

Politics

3 h. ago Arsenal legend reveals where Mikel Arteta went wrong with PSG gameplan

Gunners need a huge second-leg performance in Paris to reach first Champions League final for 19 years

Sport