19 m. ago Democrats condemn Trump’s pause on aid to Ukraine as Zelensky is hit with vicious attacks on X

Democratic politicians condemned the decision, while Republicans offered mixed reactions

Politics

37 m. ago Macaulay Culkin reveals emotional reaction to brother Kieran’s Oscar win

Kieran won best supporting actor for his role in Jesse Eisenberg’s ‘A Real Pain’

Politics

41 m. ago 'I was betrayed by Arsene Wenger at Arsenal and now I'm plotting Gunners' downfall'

Arsenal take on Dutch side PSV Eindhoven in the last 16 of the Champions League and the Gunners are set to come up against a familiar face following a surprise January transfer

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41 m. ago ITV Emmerdale Ruby star Beth Cordingly dating huge soap legend who helped her nail role

Beth Cordingly was thrilled to join Emmerdale, despite the distance separating her Brighton home from the Leeds set. But her soap star partner knew just what to do to help.

Politics

41 m. ago Ruben Amorim keeps making a major mistake at Manchester United and it is not his formation

Man United are hampered by their shallow attack but Ruben Amorim has hindered the team with his trial and error.

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1 hour ago ‘It’s very brazen’: retail workers and shoplifters on the UK’s record theft statistics

Staff tell of thieves costing stores thousands, while shoplifters say soaring living costs drove them to crimeIt was about 8pm in Tesco Express when Katherine*, a shift manager in north-west England, was alone with her younger colleague when she noticed a man acting suspiciously in the aisle containing home goods.The section – which stocked items such as laundry detergent and fabric softener – is behind plastic security barriers, so “he basically ripped it out the shelf, swept it into a duffel bag and walked out,” Katherine said. Continue reading...

Economics

1 hour ago The Rainham volcano: a waste dump is constantly on fire in east London. Why will no one stop it?

Under Arnolds Field, tonnes of illegally dumped waste have been burning for years, spewing pollution over the area. Locals fear for their health – and despair that no one seems willing to helpOne afternoon in July 2011, an 11-year-old boy named William Knowlden was out cycling with friends when he came upon Arnolds Field, an expanse of green land in Havering, east London. The site spans about 17 hectares, or 24 football pitches, and around its perimeter runs a wooden fence, with two access points through which vehicles can pass. Arnolds Field rises much higher than the surrounding land. Its surface is lumpy and undulating, like a blanket thrown over a heap of cuddly toys. The land is overgrown. It has been decades since animals grazed there, and few people have set foot on it in recent years. But every so often, it is mistaken for a safe place to explore.As Knowlden descended a hill, he lost control and was thrown over the handlebars. When he came to, he was lying in a small crater ...

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1 hour ago DWP benefit rules mean Universal Credit claimants won't get 1.7% rise next month

Universal Credit and other benefits including Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Carer's Allowance are set to increase by 1.7% from April 7

Politics

1 hour ago What Max Verstappen getting away with middle finger tells us about FIA's swearing rules

The FIA decided against punishing Max Verstappen after the Red Bull racer was caught on camera showing a middle finger to Williams reserve Luke Browning during F1 testing

Politics

2 h. ago Young Scot opens up on "anxiety attack" that led to heart transplant

A week after the gruelling operation her family was told to prepare to lose Lucy as her body was showing signs of rejecting the new organ.

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2 h. ago Shannen Doherty's rep hits out about brutal Oscars snub just months after her death

Shannen Doherty, who was in movies Heathers, Mallrats and Swing Shift, was left out of the "in memoriam" tribute at the Oscars, which celebrated the lives of stars who died in the past year

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2 h. ago Aid to Kyiv being reviewed to ensure country is ‘committed’ to goal of peace deal – as it happened

This live coverage has ended. You can find all of the latest US politics stories here. Donald Trump will lay out his priorities tomorrow evening in a prime-time speech to Congress, his first since returning to the White House.He’s doing some expectation setting this morning, posting on Truth Social:TOMORROW NIGHT WILL BE BIG. I WILL TELL IT LIKE IT IS! Continue reading...

Economics

2 h. ago Manchester United fans are demanding something from the Glazers

Man Utd fans remain unhappy with the club's ownership and are set to protest about ticket prices again on Sunday.

Sport

4 h. ago Calm before the storm: nervous Brisbane waits for Alfred’s arrival

Authorities have clearly grasped the scale of potential disaster, but the tropical cyclone won’t feel real to many in the city until the weather starts to turnWhen and where is Tropical Cyclone Alfred likely to hit?Bribie Island braces for AlfredFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastBrisbane residents who lived through the devastating 2011 floods recall an “eerie calm” that set upon the city.Back then, the city woke to sun and blue sky, but knowing the severe threat from rising flood waters was on its way. The driving rain had stopped, but the looming river peaks would cause most of the widespread damage.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Ukraine war briefing: Trump suspends military aid to Ukraine after Starmer says keep help flowing

Oil pipeline burns in Russia after Ukrainian drone attack; deadly Russian strike on Ukrainian military training ground. What we know on day 1,105 Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Ukraine war briefing: Starmer urges west to keep aid flowing as US announces suspension

Oil pipeline burns in Russia after Ukrainian drone attack; deadly Russian strike on Ukrainian military training ground. What we know on day 1,105 Continue reading...

Events

5 h. ago Groundskeeper filmed a woman in her own home for six months using a spy

Andrew Thomas crept into the woman's bedroom and set up the hidden camera after becoming infatuated with her while she walked her dog.

Politics

5 h. ago Groundskeeper filmed a woman in her own home for six months using a flowerpot spy

Andrew Thomas crept into the woman's bedroom and set up the hidden camera after becoming infatuated with her while she walked her dog.

Politics

5 h. ago 'Stalker' threatened to kill female Twitch streamers in terrifying attack during live event

Three female Twitch streamers Valkyrae, Cinna and Emiru were live streaming their "Sisathon" event in Santa Monica when a "stalker" approached them and made terrifying threats

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5 h. ago Mother tells of heartbreak after finding her teenage son brain dead after a painkiller overdose

Tanya Hilling, 43, from Ipswich tried to wake her teenage son from his lie-in - only to find him brain dead after a fatal overdose of illegally-sold prescription drugs.

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