50 m. ago Desperate Rachel Reeves is 'actively discussing' smashing Labour's manifesto by hiking income tax at Budget as she struggles to fill '£40bn' black hole

Increasing income tax is said to be a 'live debate' between the Chancellor and her aides amid fears she cannot bring in enough cash by solely targeting the 'rich'.

Economics

4 h. ago Scots cops vow Bonfire Night crackdown 'with record resources' after recent chaos

Riots erupted in Edinburgh last year amid disorder in communities across the nation, with fireworks being used to attack emergency service personnel, public transport and shops.

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6 h. ago In the depths of the ocean, a new contest between the US and China emerges

Around the Cook Islands, the world’s two most powerful countries are exploring the possibility of deep-sea mining for critical mineralsDeep below the surface of the Pacific Ocean, the seafloor is dotted with clusters of brown and black rocks, each containing valuable metals.The rocks, known as polymetallic nodules, hold reserves of critical minerals that could be used to power clean energy and fuel a new industrial future. In the Cook Islands, a nation halfway between Hawaii and New Zealand, exploration vessels are mapping the mineral-rich seabeds. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Families fear their country idyll will be destroyed forever by pungent mega

Work on an immense incinerator in Wisbech, Cambs is due to start in just days and locals are dreading the ear-splitting noise, relentless traffic and foul stench they claim it will bring.

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9 h. ago Horoscope today, October 24, 2025: Daily star sign guide from Mystic Meg

OUR much-loved astrologer Meg sadly died in 2023 but her column will be kept alive by her friend and protégée Maggie Innes. Read on to see what’s written in the stars for you today. ♈ ARIES March 21 to April 20 Planet Uranus can bring challenges and today this is true for you – but...

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12 h. ago Jess Girod Dishes on New Romance with a Man from London — Hear the Details!

Jess Girod Dishes on New Romance with a Man from London — Hear the Details!  Bachelor Nation

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14 h. ago Politician 'heartbroken' after losing four family members in helicopter crash

Darren Bailey, a Republican candidate for governor of Illinois, United States, was left "heartbroken" after four members of his family died in a helicopter crash in Montana

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14 h. ago 'Acted promptly': Scottish Cup redrawn as Borders club withdraw en masse

Only 14 of the original teams remain in nation’s premier knockout competition

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14 h. ago Could Europe’s last divided nation finally be unified, and what would it mean for travellers?

Exclusive: Simon Calder takes soundings from both sides of the ‘green line’ that cuts through the nation and its capital

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14 h. ago Putin says he will never bow to US but concedes sanctions may cause ‘some losses’

China and India likely to scale back Russian oil imports as Trump tries to bring an end to war in UkraineVladimir Putin has said Russia will never bow to US pressure but conceded new sanctions could cause some economic pain, as China and India were reported to be scaling back Russian oil imports after Washington targeted Moscow’s two largest producers.The US on Wednesday imposed sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil, as well as nearly three dozen of their subsidiaries, as the Trump administration increased pressure on the Kremlin to negotiate an end to its war against Ukraine. The EU separately discussed a loan for Ukraine secured on frozen Russian assets and agreed to a phased ban on the import of Russian liquefied natural gas. Continue reading...

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15 h. ago Horse gifted victory in Fontwell race after 'nasty incident' sees favourite crash out

The dramatic conclusion to a 2m 2f handicap chase at Fontwell saw 4-6f Grain Trade depart and bring down Lord Maher, as Valirann Gold unseated his jockey. Majestic Moment (14-1) went on to win

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15 h. ago Renters’ Rights Bill: key changes for London landlords and tenants as the Bill is set to become law

The Renters’ Rights Bill will bring the biggest shake-up to private renting in a generation when it receives royal assent in the coming weeks. Here’s what landlords and tenants need to know

Society

16 h. ago Friday racing tips: Best bets and odds for Cheltenham and Doncaster

Racing correspondent Jonathan Doidge brings us his horse racing tips for Friday’s competitive cards at Cheltenham and Doncaster

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16 h. ago Politician 'heartbroken' after four family members killed in helicopter crash

The helicopter crashed in Montana on Wednesday and killed two parents and two of their children, with their devastated family 'heartbroken by this unimaginable loss'

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16 h. ago Beautiful European country appears empty but it's packed with happy people

Finland, a Nordic nation of 5.6 million, has been named one of Lonely Planet's 25 Best Destinations in 2026 - and it's not hard to see why the Finns are so happy

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16 h. ago Underrated European hotspot is named one of world's best places for 2026

Finland, a Nordic nation of 5.6 million, has been named one of Lonely Planet's 25 Best Destinations in 2026 - and it's not hard to see why the Finns are so happy

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17 h. ago After centuries of trauma, Montana’s Blackfeet Nation is bringing back bison: ‘It’s what we need’

Local non-profits and schools are helping students explore traditional practices paired with modern science to make food sovereignty a realityThe Blackfeet Nation is a remote and rugged landscape on the windswept plains of northern Montana. While rich in resources, the remote location and management by the federal government have made food access a challenge here.Only four grocery stores serve the entire reservation. Fresh, healthy produce and meat options are often limited at these stores, and prices are higher than in neighboring communities, making access difficult for low–income families. Instead, highly processed foods, rich in sugars, carbohydrates and fat make up the bulk of the food choices. Continue reading...

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17 h. ago After centuries of trauma, Montana’s Blackfeet Nation turns to an old friend for food sovereignty: bison

Local non-profits and schools are helping students explore traditional practices paired with modern science to make food sovereignty a realityThe Blackfeet Nation is a remote and rugged landscape on the windswept plains of northern Montana. While rich in resources, the remote location and management by the federal government have made food access a challenge here.Only four grocery stores serve the entire reservation. Fresh, healthy produce and meat options are often limited at these stores, and prices are higher than in neighboring communities, making access difficult for low–income families. Instead, highly processed foods, rich in sugars, carbohydrates and fat make up the bulk of the food choices. Continue reading...

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17 h. ago Couple's life a 'living hell' after they win £1k a week for life on lottery

A couple won £1,000 a week for life in the early 80s, but rather than bring financial freedom, the lottery win brought a lifetime of problems

Economics

17 h. ago Tropical Storm Melissa lumbers through Caribbean as residents warned of floods

Storm brings risk of landslides to Jamaica and southern Hispaniola as dozens in shelters in Dominican RepublicTropical Storm Melissa lumbered through the Caribbean Sea on Thursday, bringing a risk of dangerous landslides and life-threatening flooding to Jamaica and southern Hispaniola. Officials urged residents of flood-prone areas to seek higher ground.The storm was blamed for downing a large tree that killed an elderly man in the coastal town of Marigot in southern Haiti, while five other people were injured in flooding in the central Artibonite area, according to the Civil Protection Agency. Continue reading...

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