32 m. ago Federal workers free to ignore Elon Musk email ultimatum, US personnel office says – as it happened

This blog is now closed. Here’s our latest politics storyHere’s a little more on Dan Bongino, the Maga podcaster Donald Trump has named as deputy director of the FBI and who will oversee the bureau alongside newly appointed director Kash Patel.The president announced the appointment on Sunday night in a post on his Truth Social platform, praising Bongino as “a man of incredible love and passion for our country”. He called the announcement “great news for law enforcement and American justice”.Kash Patel should have been a redline. Bongino is what you get when R Senators fail to do their jobs and say no to Patel. The Trump Admin is turning federal law enforcement over to unqualified, unprincipled, partisan henchmen. It’s unacceptable and conservatives need to say so. Continue reading...

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87 m. ago Trump suggests it will be Europe that guarantees peace in Ukraine

The role of the US in any future deal is likely to be among the topics up for discussion later this week when Sir Keir Starmer heads to Washington.

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1 hour ago Only 1% of UK workers off sick find jobs within 6 months, report says

Think-tank’s findings show need to change financial incentives to help ill and disabled people return to employment

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1 hour ago Coronation Street spoilers: Flashforward, double death teased and two exits sealed

Coronation Street viewers are in for some dramatic and deadly scenes next week on the ITV soap, with two characters' lives on the line and two more exits sealed

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1 hour ago EastEnders spoilers: Sharon's secret, Zack and Barney DNA twist and Bianca struggles

EastEnders is lining up some massive twists and turns and some big discoveries next week on the BBC soap, as more than one character is hiding a huge truth

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1 hour ago Emmerdale spoilers reveal a return, pregnancy bombshell and death flashbacks

Emmerdale spoilers for next week have detailed sad scenes ahead as villagers attend the funerals of those killed in the limo crash, but there's also cryptic flashbacks and other big twists

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1 hour ago Parkrun could be NHS’s secret weapon to tackle Britain’s faltering health

Parkrun urges the Government to rollout 'social prescribing' of weekly fun run after partnership with Royal College of GPs gets people exercising and socialising

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1 hour ago Emmerdale set to welcome 'bad boy' with plans for major soap shake up

Who doesn't love a bad boy? Next month, Emmerdale will welcome a brand new character set to shake things up for the residents in the village

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1 hour ago Coronation Street horror as David Platt fights for life and Daisy Midgeley's baby in danger

Lives hang in the balance in the ITV soap next week

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1 hour ago Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa prediction, odds and betting offer

Aston Villa will be looking to maintain a winning momentum after their victory over Chelsea when they travel to Selhurst Park this week

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1 hour ago Lizzo appears to tease new music in video speaking of ‘real love in real life’

The US singer stepped back from the public eye while facing a lawsuit.

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2 h. ago Hard rock duo Nova Twins debut songs from upcoming album at Brits Week gig

The pair thanked their fans for ‘keeping venues alive’ during the gig at London’s Omeara.

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2 h. ago LA traffic officer confronted at home by ICE agents who were ‘hesitant’ about showing warrant while citywide sweep fails to materialize

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2 h. ago Love Island 'feud' as Casey and Gabby dine with star accused of 'sabotaging' islanders

Love Island All Stars winners Casey O'Gorman and Gabby Allen are thought to have caused a bit of tension with their recent dinner date decisions

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2 h. ago Federal workers free to ignore Elon Musk email ultimatum, US personnel office says – live

OPM says federal workers not obliged to respond despite Musk’s that ignoring email would be considered resignationHere’s a little more on Dan Bongino, the Maga podcaster Donald Trump has named as deputy director of the FBI and who will oversee the bureau alongside newly appointed director Kash Patel.The president announced the appointment on Sunday night in a post on his Truth Social platform, praising Bongino as “a man of incredible love and passion for our country”. He called the announcement “great news for law enforcement and American justice”.Kash Patel should have been a redline. Bongino is what you get when R Senators fail to do their jobs and say no to Patel. The Trump Admin is turning federal law enforcement over to unqualified, unprincipled, partisan henchmen. It’s unacceptable and conservatives need to say so. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago MAFS fans beg for 'justice' for 'poor' star after explosive row with ex

Monday night saw the Married At First Sight cast come together for a reunion which saw Lacey and Nathan come face to face for the first time since their split

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3 h. ago Funeral set for an officer killed while responding to a gunman in a Pennsylvania hospital

A funeral service will be held later this week for a Pennsylvania police officer who was killed last weekend while responding to a gunman inside a hospital intensive care unit

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3 h. ago MAFS UK fans demand 'justice' for Nathan as they all blast 'vindictive' Lacey

Married At First Sight UK fans flocked to social media to slam Lacey as she confronted ex Nathan at the reunion dinner party from hell, with viewers demanding 'justice' for him

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3 h. ago Olivier Giroud shares inside information on Mikel Arteta after Arsenal title blow

Arsenal have been Liverpool's closest challengers all season, but a shock defeat by West Ham last weekend has Mikel Arteta's side 11 points behind the title leaders

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