42 m. ago Scientists warn major US volcano is 'moving closer to an eruption' after earthquake activity increases

A massive US volcano looks like it will erupt in 'weeks to months,' scientists warn. It sits just 80 miles from a major city home to nearly 300,000 people.

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56 m. ago Liz Kendall admits it would be 'personal failure' if child poverty is still rising at next election

The Work and Pensions Secretary told The Mirror child poverty "will be going down" - despite a grim official analysis of her department's welfare cuts

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58 m. ago Donald Trump ordered to pay £626,000 legal costs after Steele dossier lawsuit

US president had sued over denied allegations he took part in ‘perverted’ sex acts but UK case was thrown out last yearDonald Trump has been ordered by a judge in England to pay more than £620,000 in legal costs after unsuccessfully suing a company over denied allegations he took part in “perverted” sex acts.The US president brought a data protection claim against Orbis Business Intelligence, a consultancy founded by a former MI6 officer, Christopher Steele, in 2022. Continue reading...

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63 m. ago Stunning discovery at Biblical site where David battled Goliath reveals secrets of ancient civilization

Archaeologists have announced a discovery at the site believed to be where David battled Goliath more than 3,000 years ago.

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67 m. ago Severe storms and tornadoes rip across US south and midwest, killing at least six people

Outbreak of tornadoes result in five deaths in Tennessee and one in Missouri as 213,000 households without powerViolent storms and tornadoes have torn across the US south and midwest, killing at least six people and downing power lines and trees, smashing homes, and upturning cars across multiple states.The outbreak of storms and tornadoes has resulted in five deaths in Tennessee and one in Missouri, with further fatalities expected to be confirmed. The storms are now tracking east, after leaving more than 213,000 households without power from Texas to Ohio. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Conservatives should stand aside and let Reform win Runcorn by

The Runcorn and Helsby by-election next month will see both Reform and the Conservatives attempt to overturn Labour’s 15,000 vote majority in the safe seat

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1 hour ago Grand National bookie stung for £180,000 after Lossiemouth stars for Willie Mullins

Two fans of the champion mare staked big bets on the Cheltenham Festival winner as her trainer dominated the first day of the festival at Aintree

Economics

2 h. ago New report details Ayrshire's highest paid local authority executives

According to the Town Hall Rich List 2025, a record 3,906 officials from local authorities around the UK received more than £100,000.

Culture

2 h. ago Trump ordered to pay more than £625,000 costs over sex dossier legal claim

The US president unsuccessfully sued Orbis Business Intelligence over allegations included in the so-called Steele dossier.

Economics

2 h. ago Rangers warn Union Bears Ibrox singing section could be scrapped over 'issues of concern' and fans face bill for fines

The Ibrox club will monitor the section at the front of the Copland Road stand for the remainder of the season

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2 h. ago Three people ordered to pay £100,000 as Natural Resources Wales crackdown on illegal tree felling

Natural Resources Wales have prosecuted three individuals as part of a crackdown on illegal tree felling

Economics

2 h. ago Major athletics venue leased by Falkirk Council to new sports trust for £1

Falkirk Council pledges nearly £500,000 to the move which will save cash in the longer term

Economics

2 h. ago Israel has chosen military occupation over a ceasefire in Gaza. Where does this end? | Sanam Vakil

The latest escalation and attempts to dismantle the Palestinian leadership are utterly at odds with peace negotiationsSanam Vakil is a senior research fellow in the Middle East and North Africa programme at Chatham HouseAgainst the pleas and protests of hostage families desperate to secure the release of their loved ones, the Israeli government is moving ahead with the military occupation of the Gaza Strip. On 2 April, the defence minister, Israel Katz, announced plans to seize large areas of Gaza with the aim of eliminating Hamas’s remaining infrastructure and establishing new security zones that will split Gaza in two. This escalation, which began in mid-March with intensified airstrikes, is intended to encourage a mass exodus of the local population, and has led to substantial civilian casualties. Despite the international outcry over more than 50,000 deaths, 110,000 civilian injuries and significant displacement of Palestinians, the Israeli government rationalises and justifies ...

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2 h. ago Nursing influencer Hailey Okula dies during childbirth after years

A GoFundMe for Hailey Okula’s widower has already raised more than $250,000

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2 h. ago One of Pembrokeshire's finest food spots has left Tenby but it's not all bad news

After three years this Tenby institution is leaving the idyllic seaside town

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3 h. ago NHS Lanarkshire Vaccination Team urging people offered Spring COVID vaccine to stay protected

Last summer in Scotland, there were more than 10,000 reported cases of COVID and over 4000 people hospitalised.

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3 h. ago Could you have a 90s toy worth £60,000 in your house somewhere? Brits urged to check for four popular toys that could be sitting in your attic

Brits have been urged to search their homes for popular toys which could now be worth up to £60,000 

Economics

4 h. ago Incredible satellite images show 2,000 miles of clear blue skies stretching from Russia to Scotland

Scots from Cullen to Loch Lomond have been in awe of the "scorchio" weather we are seeing this week

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4 h. ago ‘Rats the size of my arm’: Horrified Birmingham residents plead for end to bin strikes

In Birmingham, 17,000 tonnes of rubbish remains uncollected across the city.

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4 h. ago Luton airport expansion given green light by Government despite advice to reject plan

Luton was the UK’s fifth busiest airport last year, with 16.9 million passengers travelling on 132,000 flights

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