64 m. ago Trump pauses student visas as administration drills down on applicants’ social media: report

Secretary of State Rubio halts new appointments for international students and people enrolled in cultural exchange programs

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1 hour ago Florida man bitten by alligator then fatally shot by deputies after ‘rampage’, sheriff says

Man believed to be high on methamphetamine swam in alligator-infested waters before charging at officers, according to the sheriffA Florida man was shot and killed by sheriff’s deputies after he was bitten by an alligator during an early morning dip in a lake, then threatened the officers with garden shears as he attempted to enter their patrol vehicle, the sheriff said.Photos posted to social media by deputies in Polk county showed the aftermath of Monday’s fatal, exceptionally chaotic events in Lakeland that ended with Timothy Schulz, 42, dead in what Grady Judd, the sheriff, called a “rampage”. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Roger Taylor and Brian May ‘so proud’ as they pick up Queen’s Polar Music Prize

Previous winners of the Polar Music Prize have included Beatles star Sir Paul McCartney and Sir Elton John.

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2 h. ago Gemma Collins grows her own vegetables and keeps chickens as she works on her off grid garden to maintain two stone weight loss

The reality TV personality, 44, has been working on her off grid garden to help maintain her recent two stone weight loss.

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4 h. ago NPR sues Trump administration over funding cuts it says violate first amendment

Lawsuit argues executive order violates constitution by targeting NPR for news coverage Trump feels is biasedUS politics live – latest updatesNational Public Radio, the US public broadcaster that provides news and cultural programming to more than 1,000 local stations, has filed a federal lawsuit against Donald Trump’s administration, challenging an executive order that cuts federal funding to the public broadcaster as an unconstitutional attack on press freedom.The lawsuit, which landed on Tuesday in federal court in Washington, argues that Trump’s 1 May executive order violates the first amendment by targeting NPR for news coverage the president considers “biased”. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Liam Payne's girlfriend Kate Cassidy shows off her incredible figure in skimpy blue bikini as she enjoys day out with her pals in Miami

The influencer, 26, was plunged into grief after the death of her boyfriend Liam Payne at aged 31 last October.

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4 h. ago Canada at ‘critical moment’, King says in speech to parliament

The King told politicians gathered in the Senate Building that the crown was a ‘symbol of unity for Canada’.

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4 h. ago Three men traveled half way across the country to photograph an abandoned school. Then a SWAT team was called

The men said they’ve traveled to other abandoned places to take photos in the past

Culture

5 h. ago Stunning photos show Scots 'Bridge over the Atlantic' covered in rare flowers

The rare fairy foxgloves bloom naturally in only a few Scottish locations for a short time each May.

Culture

5 h. ago Sudden Fear: the 1952 noir that cemented Joan Crawford’s star – again

With this tale of love turned sour, Crawford forged an unprecedented Hollywood archetype: the now-prevalent actor-turned-executive producerGet our weekend culture and lifestyle email“It’s the kind of a drama we used to call a thriller,” Joan Crawford said in a radio appearance in 1952, teasing an upcoming film. “In fact, it’s so exciting that the first time I read the script some friends rang my doorbell about 9 o’clock at night and I was afraid to open the door.” Imagine, for a second, a frightened Joan Crawford home alone, stirred up by the story that would soon become her next movie: Sudden Fear.In the collective memory, Crawford is imagined with fear always in mind. Fear of being disliked or forgotten, fear of the box office, of bad lighting, even fear of wire hangers. The prevailing view of Crawford was that of the scary lady: frightening and frightened.Sign up for the fun stuff with our rundown of must-reads, pop culture and tips for the weekend, every Saturday morning Continu...

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5 h. ago Scottish cultural institution to mark 200th anniversary with events across the country

The institution, founded in 1826, will showcase its vital role as the “lifeblood” of Scottish culture.

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5 h. ago East Kilbride man had over 800 child sex abuse photos and videos found on his laptop

Hamilton Sheriff Court heard that Andrew Dobbin, 25, was on a camping trip when police officers turned up to search his home.

Culture

5 h. ago Pair of portraits by Dutch master Frans Hals return to the Netherlands

A pair of paintings by Dutch Golden Age master Frans Hals, possibly depicting his own children, are returning to the Netherlands after more than a century overseas in the hands of private owners

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5 h. ago Lindsay Lohan says she ‘would love role in dark comedy like Mean Girls’

The US actress played Cady Heron in the 2004 cult movie, also starring Rachel McAdams and Amanda Seyfried.

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5 h. ago Celebrity Stylist Lynne McKenna shares top tips for a summer

As we head into the long-awaited summer months, it’s the perfect time to embrace the seasonal shift with a full wardrobe refresh. Lynne McKenna, who has styled high-profile celebrities including Davina McCall, Emma Willis and Rochelle Humes and works alongside Klass as their resident stylist, is encouraging people to get ahead with their autumn/winter declutter and make room for fresh, confidence-boosting spring/summer style.

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6 h. ago Biggest Films of 2025: Here are the 11 hit films topping the box office charts so far this year

‘Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning’ is out this week and is likely to be one of the biggest films of the year - but can it beat these 11 titles?

Events

6 h. ago 13 photographs of Scotland in the 1920s showing how life has changed in 100 years

These images offer a fascinating glimpse into the past.

Culture

6 h. ago Mirrored floors and mountain goats: photos of the day – Tuesday

The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the world Continue reading...

Culture

6 h. ago KFC to spend £1.5bn on 500 new restaurants across UK in huge high street boost

Colonel Sanders' fried chicken chain is offering a £20,000 'finders fee' to anyone who can identify a site they can build a new KFC outlet on as part of their investment

Economics

6 h. ago Wet Leg at O2 Academy Brixton review: the millennial cult you want to join

The indie rockers are playing to their strengths as they tease their new album

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