2 h. ago Afghanistan earthquake: Taliban appeal for aid as death toll rises to 900

Rescuers search into the night for people trapped under debris of mud and stone homes in steep valleysThe Taliban have called for international aid as Afghanistan reels from an earthquake that killed more than 900 people and left thousands injured.Rescuers searched into the night on Monday for survivors after the 6.0-magnitude quake struck on Sunday destroying entire villages across the country’s eastern Kunar province, which borders Pakistan. Continue reading...

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20 h. ago 'I flew business class on six different airlines and my favourite was surprise'

Alesandra Dubin has flown business class with six airlines including British Airways and Virgin Atlantic but her favourite is one you might never have heard of

Society

34 h. ago Levi Roots: ‘I will always have to be there’ for Reggae Reggae sauce business

The businessman said he was ‘loving it so much’ as he continued to be ‘passionate’ about the brand.

Politics

51 h. ago UK chasing £90m in taxes from temp staffing firm rescued from insolvency

The £18m deal to acquire Challenge Recruitment Group assets from administration repaid private funders in fullThe UK exchequer is chasing about £90m in unpaid taxes after a temporary staffing business was rescued from insolvency proceedings in an £18m deal that reimbursed private funders in full.The main assets of Challenge Recruitment Group, which counted Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Co-op among its top customers, were acquired from administration in July by the US website swipejobs, in what appears to be the second time the British staffing business has emerged from insolvency while owing tens of millions of pounds to the exchequer. Continue reading...

Economics

61 h. ago Love Island star makes emotional decision to leave UK after '29 years of sadness'

Former Love Island star Malin Andersson has revealed that she's "quitting the UK" revealing in an emotional reel that she had "no ties left" after "29 years of sadness"

Politics

3 d. ago In an unstable world British business should look East to Japan

Japan wants boost domestic growth by encouraging direct foreign investment

Politics

3 d. ago ‘The water left nothing’: Pakistan’s Punjab province reels from deadly floods

Fears of disease as more than 1,400 villages under water after three large rivers overflow their banksIman Salim is used to seeing flood waters in the field of lush lilypads next to her home in the village of Kamanwala. But nothing prepared her for this week, when torrential monsoon rains that broke a 49-year record lashed the area, flooding her house with water that rose above her chest.“The whole house has drowned. The water left nothing,” the 24-year-old said. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Emmerdale fans 'scared' after Mackenzie Boyd update in bombshell John Sugden twist

The latest episode left viewers reeling as there was a major update on Mackenzie Boyd before the credits rolled

Events

3 d. ago Trump CANCELS Kamala Harris's Secret Service protection ahead of nationwide book tour

President Donald Trump revoked Secret Service protection for former Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday as she prepares for a nationwide book tour.

Politics

3 d. ago Trump CANCELS Kamala Harris's Secret Service protection ahead of  nationwide book tour

President Donald Trump revoked Secret Service protection for former Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday as she prepares for a nationwide book tour.

Politics

3 d. ago Trump CANCELS Kamala Harris's Secret Service protection quietly extended by Biden ahead of her nationwide book tour

Before leaving office then-President Joe Biden extended her protection by an additional year in an undisclosed directive not revealed until now

Politics

4 d. ago Kyiv residents fatalistic but defiant as city again comes under mass air attack

Russian strikes kill at least 18 in Ukraine’s capital as period of quiet is shattered in wake of Trump-Putin summitIt was a deadly moment that unfortunately came as no surprise. At about 3am the unmistakable crump of explosions could be heard across Kyiv, enough to wake up tens of thousands and leave them contemplating whether to head for shelter or to stay in bed hoping for the best.At a five-storey residential apartment block in the Darnytskyi area in the east of the city, residents said they had heard Russian bombing in the distance. It was a familiar sound, and many had gathered away from the windows in central corridors that extended along the block, only for disaster to strike. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Government aims for permanent food and drink deal with EU as it attacks Farage

It came as Cabinet Office minister Nick Thomas-Symonds is to accuse Reform UK leader Nigel Farage of wanting to see British businesses fail.

Politics

6 d. ago Brendan Rodgers kickstarts Celtic's Champions League inquest as he makes pointed transfer claim

The frustrated boss has been left reeling after the Hoops crashed out of Europe's elite competition

Sport

6 d. ago A vintage year? British growers harvest their grapes early after a dry, hot summer

Warm weather has created strong flavours that some say means fruit that’s ripe enough for still wineUK vineyards are getting ready for a vintage year – and a very early harvest – with the warm, sunny weather caused by the heating climate delivering strong flavours in their grapes.Across the UK the total amount of wine produced is likely to be up on last year. English growers alone added more than 1,000 hectares of vines in 2024, taking the total to 4,841, of which 3,763 was in active production in 2024, according to the industry body Wine GB. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago British businesses left reeling after Trump quietly brings in tariffs on hundreds of goods

Some of the UK's biggest firms will be affected as products including condensed milk, shampoo and motorcycles are set to be hit by the Trump administration's decision to impose tariffs.

Politics

9 d. ago Melania Trump's 'quiet power' as friend gives insight into her plans after UK visit gaffe

President Trump said he is "very much looking forward" to his next encounter with King Charles and Queen Camilla in the UK, with his wife Melania by his side

Politics

9 d. ago Prince Harry's 'stitch up' that sparked 'considerable irritation' with Palace

The Duke of Sussex has made a number of moves over the years that have caused tension within the Royal Family, but there's one move in particular that reportedly left the Palace reeling

Politics

9 d. ago How 'real power' Melania Trump is trying to save her husband Donald's legacy

Melania Trump has quietly tried to use her husband's second presidency to save his legacy and have him remembered as a 'peacemaker' in the history books

Politics

1 week ago Dexter: Original Sin CANCELED despite being renewed for season 2 as shocked fans react

Dexter prequel Original Sin has been canceled despite being previously renewed for a second season - in a bombshell backtrack that has left fans reeling.

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