56 m. ago Oklahoma man is accused of gunning down priest outside of a Kansas Catholic church

Community members called the priest’s death ‘heartbreaking’ and a ‘tragedy’

Politics

76 m. ago Interior secretary orders national parks to be open and accessible as workforce is cut

U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum is directing national parks to remain open and accessible despite staff cuts, And he says officials will ensure proper staffing to let that happen

Politics

77 m. ago ALEX BRUMMER: Donald Trump's Liberation Day leaves its scars

The Wall Street Journal compares 'Liberation Day' to Richard Nixon's decision to blow up the Bretton Woods system of fixed exchange rates in 1971. The Economist calls it 'Ruination Day'.

Politics

92 m. ago Oodie Easter sale sees up to 50% cut off Pokemon, Paddington and Winnie the Pooh brands

The wearable blankets are now on sale, with some 50% off

Economics

1 hour ago Trump’s tariffs rollout sees stock market suffer worst week since 2020 as Dow drops 2,200 points by close: Live updates

Trump’s trade war escalates as China strikes back with 34 percent tariffs on all U.S. goods, sending stock markets plummeting and wiping out $5 trillion in two days

Politics

1 hour ago About 500 law firms sign brief challenging Trump's executive orders targeting the legal community

President Donald Trump’s executive orders targeting the legal community pose “a grave threat to our system of constitutional governance and to the rule of law itself."

Politics

2 h. ago Sadiq Khan urged to intervene over Borough Triangle tower blocks plan

Local resident and actress Juliet Rylance warns the community is ‘gravely concerned’ by the development receiving approval

Politics

2 h. ago US prepares for deadly floods with many National Weather Service offices understaffed

Dangerous weather comes after Trump administration job cuts left nearly half of offices with 20% vacancy ratesDonald Trump on Friday approved an emergency declaration for Kentucky as the central US braces for what experts in the region have warned could be a “generational” flooding event, as severe spring storms that have killed at least seven continue to wreak havoc.Millions are affected across a swath of the US stretching from Texas to Ohio, and the powerful storm system that has raged for two days is expected to stall over the country’s midsection, the National Weather Service (NWS) said, fueling further deluges and possible tornadoes in areas already drenched from thunderstorms bringing heavy rains. Continue reading...

Events

2 h. ago Social Security Administration planning to lay off thousands more staff in DOGE cuts despite long wait times and web crashes

Cuts could be made across variety of departments, including communications, personnel, legislative affairs, and retirement and disability policy.

Events

2 h. ago Inside Brooklyn Beckham's relationship with 'ex' Kim Turnbull as she begins dating brother Romeo

Brooklyn and Romeo Beckham were once incredibly close but rumours suggest they are no longer speaking due to a romance that has come between the brothers

Politics

2 h. ago Judge blocks Trump from dismantling agency that funds community groups in Latin American countries

A federal judge agreed on Friday to block the Trump administration from dismantling an independent agency that distributes grant money to community development groups in Latin American and Caribbean countries

Politics

2 h. ago Armed cops swoop on 'seige' at Scots town as houses evacuated

Locals gathered in the area and reported a 'seige' type incident had developed.

Events

2 h. ago Rutherglen MSP welcomes stats on affordable and social homes

Clare Haughey hailed the figures for South Lanarkshire.

Politics

2 h. ago Prince Harry 'went ballistic' at photos of Princess Eugenie and Piers Morgan laughing together

Prince Harry was once known to be very close with his younger cousin, Princess Eugenie, who was supportive of his relationship with his wife, Meghan, from day one. Now their bond is said to have 'soured'

Politics

3 h. ago Dramatic pictures show roof ripped off bus carrying dozens of schoolchildren after crash with bridge

Scores of schoolchildren were said to have been left 'traumatised' with 'cuts and bruises' after a bus crashed into a low bridge in Birkenhead, Wirral, on Friday afternoon.

Events

3 h. ago Hedge funds hit with steepest margin calls since 2020 Covid crisis

Banks ask clients to stump up additional money as global market sell-off knocks value of holdings

Events

3 h. ago Tornado damage is taking longer to confirm in some areas as the National Weather Service deals with staff shortages

Scientists have warned that the loss of employees could result in forecasting disruptions

Economics

3 h. ago Fed chair warns of high inflation and slower growth as Trump tells him to cut interest rates – live

Federal Reserve chair says ‘we face a highly uncertain outlook’ as president tells him to cut interest ratesPeople in the US: how have your shopping habits changed due to Trump’s tariffs?Trump insists he won’t back down from global trade war as markets slumpThe Trump administration is taking aim at Brown University with threats to freeze $510m in grants, widening its promise to withhold federal funding from schools it accuses of allowing antisemitism on campus, according to multiple media outlets including Reuters and the New York Times.University officials said they had not yet been formally notified, but the school was among dozens warned last month that enforcement actions could be coming as the administration seeks to crack down on academic institutions . Continue reading...

Events

3 h. ago King Charles dragged into Prince Andrew's Chinese spy scandal as Palace issues urgent statement

Buckingham Palace has issued a statement after the King has been dragged into Prince Andrew's latest scandal as court documents claim that the monarch was briefed about an investment fund involving an alleged Chinese spy

Politics

4 h. ago Last One Laughing star Lou Sanders reveals 'degrading' scene that was cut from show

Last One Laughing star and comedian Lou Sanders has opened up about the "embarrassing" scene that she's pleased Prime Video cut from the successful comedy competition

Culture