43 m. ago Senate Republicans vote against check on Trump using deadly force against cartels

First vote in Congress on military campaign that White House says has hit four vessels and killed at least 21 peopleSenate Republicans voted down legislation Wednesday that would have put a check on Donald Trump’s ability to use deadly military force against drug cartels after Democrats tried to counter the administration’s extraordinary assertion of presidential war powers to destroy vessels in the Caribbean.The vote fell mostly along party lines, 48-51, with two Republicans, Rand Paul and Lisa Murkowski, voting in favor and the Democrat John Fetterman voting against. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago High tax fears ahead of Budget sends business confidence to lowest level in three years

HIGH tax fears ahead of next month’s Budget have sent business confidence to its lowest level in three years, a survey shows.  Company bosses fear a Groundhog Day experience as concerns grow they will bear the brunt of another slew of punishing taxes.  Optimism levels appear to be in freefall as tax concerns hit profits growth, recruitment and investment plans.  Businesses have now...

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3 h. ago Walkers discontinues ‘incredible’ crisps for a second time after 13 years – and shoppers are devastated

WALKERS have discontinued an "incredible" flavour of a beloved crisp for a second time in 13 years - leaving devastated shoppers mourning the axe. The snack giant made the heartbreaking announcement following a slew of other cancellations which have hit their Max Strong and Sensations lines. The latest flavour on the chopping board is the...

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3 h. ago China sends horror WW3 threat of nuclear strike hitting in 20 minutes

Victor Gao, Vice President of the Centre for China and Globalisation, warned of "devastating consequences" should China come under attack and boasted of a long-range missile that can hit in minutes

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3 h. ago NYC mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo wants to save Rikers Island, New York's notorious jail complex

New York City mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo says he wants to save Rikers Island, the notorious jail complex that has become a symbol of dysfunction in the city's criminal justice system

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3 h. ago Bombed, hijacked and derailed seven times this year – is the Jaffar Express the world’s most dangerous train?

Jaffar Express, a train that connects the insurgency-hit province of Balochistan with the rest of Pakistan, has been repeatedly targeted, Namita Singh reports

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4 h. ago Why did Lucas hit Carl? Emmerdale's new feud between the Kings and the Tates explained

Emmerdale has confirmed trouble between two families in a dark twist

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4 h. ago South Lake Tahoe mayor reveals she embezzled money from local church and felt so guilty she tried to end her own life in shocking confession to local newspaper

South Lake Tahoe Mayor Tamara Wallace has not resigned and will attend an upcoming city council meeting, according to a city spokesperson

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4 h. ago Conrad Cessna, the attorney representing the London City Council submits resignation

Conrad Cessna, the attorney representing the London City Council submits resignation  LEX18

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4 h. ago The Celebrity Traitors review: It’s still the camp and menacing show we know and love – with a stonking all

The starry spin-off of the BBC hit stays faithful to the original formula – and it’s such a delight to be back at Ardross Castle

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5 h. ago Footsie and gold soar to record highs as investors shrug off Bank of England's AI 'correction' warning

On a record-breaking day on financial markets, the FTSE 100 rose 0.7%, or 65.29 points to an all-time high of 9548.87, while bullion hit $4,059 an ounce.

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5 h. ago King’s ‘inspiring’ film about harmony with nature to hit Prime Video in 2026

The documentary will feature Charles’ own reflections on his lifelong commitment to promoting a sustainable world.

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5 h. ago Claudia Winkleman’s exact outfit from episode 1 of Celebrity Traitors

The hit BBC show has returned with an all-star cast

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5 h. ago Last of 10 inmates who escaped from New Orleans jail captured by police

Authorities say they found convicted killer Derrick Groves after a standoff at a home in south-west AtlantaThe last fugitive from the high-profile, 10-man New Orleans jailbreak in May has been captured, according to authorities.In an announcement on Wednesday, Jason Williams, the New Orleans district attorney, said that authorities had captured four-time convicted killer Derrick Groves after a standoff at a home in south-west Atlanta. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Every word Chief Constable said amid synagogue investigation into officers' use of weapons

"We have been inundated with messages of thanks and support for the actions that our brave officers took to prevent further harm to our Jewish community"

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6 h. ago MAFS UK bride unrecognisable in snap before hitting the aisle

Married at First Sight UK's Leisha donned a very different hairstyle before joining the E4 dating series

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6 h. ago Police officer who shot and killed hero Jewish worshipper Adrian Daulby as he barricaded synagogue door during terror attack will face no misconduct

Adrian Daulby, 53, was hit by a stray bullet at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation in Crumpsall yesterday morning.

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7 h. ago Soccer match between Argentina, Puerto Rico moved from Chicago to Florida amid immigration crackdown

A soccer match between Argentina and Puerto Rico, originally scheduled for next week in Chicago, has been relocated to Florida because of unrest linked to the immigration crackdown in the city, according to a person familiar with the decision

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7 h. ago Huge fireball erupts as Russian attack ‘hits oil depot’ in Ukraine’s Chernihiv region

A Russian drone attack struck an oil depot in Ukraine's Chernihiv region on Wednesday morning (October 8), local governor Vyacheslav Chaus said in a statement posted on Facebook.

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7 h. ago Clarkson's Farm star Kaleb Cooper says 'I got brave' in move away from Jeremy Clarkson

The breakout star of Clarkson's Farm has confirmed a major move away from the hit Prime Video series

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