2 h. ago Chicago reacts to hometown Pope Leo: ‘Like the Cubs winning the World Series’

Residents – Catholic and non-Catholic – celebrate a ‘moment of joy’ as native son Robert Prevost becomes new pontiffAs white smoke billowed from the Vatican in Rome, yellow papal flags whipped in the crisp Lake Michigan breeze in front of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Academy on Chicago’s North Side.Screams of “Habemus Papam!” echoed throughout the cafeteria at the Catholic school on Thursday afternoon, when news broke that Chicago’s Robert Prevost had become Pope Leo XIV. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Gardeners told to plant 3 flowers that fight weeds but with caution

Gardeners are being advised to plant natural weed-fighting flowers, but to proceed with care, as not all options suit every garden or local ecosystem

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4 h. ago Jobs ‘days’ away from being lost without US deal, suggests Reynolds

Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds said ‘we were at risk of thousands of people losing their jobs’ without an agreement.

Economics

4 h. ago Annual blood test for cancer ‘could stop half of cases reaching advanced stage’

Experts said there were 49% fewer late-stage diagnoses and 21% fewer deaths within five years compared to usual patient care.

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5 h. ago Forest and park service worker cuts leave wildland firefighting crews short

Forest and fire officials in Washington state and Oregon say Trump administration funding cuts and a loss of federal workers who help support wildland firefighting continues to make planning for the upcoming wildfire season a challenge

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5 h. ago Giant 410kg monster crocodile restrained by brave locals as many marvel at size of beast

The massive reptile was captured in Malaysia on Wednesday morning as a number of residents living near Batu Pahat River battled with the reptile using ropes and a blanket

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5 h. ago London residents receive ‘feedback submission’ forms in the mail

London residents receive ‘feedback submission’ forms in the mail  FOX 56 News

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6 h. ago These are the men behind the monstrous 'Jay and Killer' gang that exploited children

They sent thousands of messages to contacts advertising crack and heroin

Events

6 h. ago Spain suffers another blackout as tens of thousands hit with outages in Canary Islands

Authorities have urged locals to remain calm and avoid overwhelming emergency services

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6 h. ago McFly praise fan who 'stole the show' at Swansea gig and tell him 'he's in'

McFly drummer Harry Judd retells the viral moment that saw Port Talbot

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7 h. ago Chelsea CHAOS as visiting Djurgarden fans jump barrier forcing riot police to intervene

More than a thousand Djurgarden fans were able to successfully gather in home areas of Stamford Bridge for their COnference League semi-final against Chelsea despite a significant police presence

Events

7 h. ago Kentucky mom's astonishment after 70,000 lollipops show up at her doorstep

A Kentucky mother was left stunned to find mountains of lollipops mysteriously piled on her doorstep - 22 massive red boxes stacked tall, containing a staggering 70,000 Dum-Dums in total.

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7 h. ago Monster who terrorised children dies 'not knowing he was in prison'

Local NHS services 'refused' to help with the paedophile's care

Events

9 h. ago Britain hasn’t agreed a trade deal with the US – it’s ended a hostage negotiation | Gaby Hinsliff

There will be relief for carmakers but not much else to celebrate: Trump’s whims still hang over the UK – and the world – economyHang out the bunting and let the church bells ring. A VE Day trade deal with Donald Trump is done, and in the car plants of the West Midlands as much as in the backrooms of No 10, there will be understandable relief that, for now at least, America’s phoney war on them is over.It’s true that the easing of arbitrary tariffs on cars, steel and aluminium that didn’t even exist until eight weeks ago falls far short of being an actual trade deal, not least because the president could rip it up again tomorrow if he felt like it. But the terms agreed between London and Washington could save thousands of jobs, which isn’t to be sniffed at, even if they’re jobs that need never have been at risk in the first place had Trump not suddenly chosen to threaten them. More surprisingly, Rachel Reeves seems to have managed to hang on to her digital services tax on (mostly US...

Economics

9 h. ago KEIR STARMER: I made workers a promise and our US trade deal delivers on it

Writing for The Mirror, Prime Minister Keir Starmer says that the new trade deal reached with Donald Trump will save thousands of jobs in the UK's car industry

Economics

9 h. ago Amazon's £16 eye cream that 'instantly tightens' crow's feet and 'knocks 10 years off'

"This product is simply wow. I am a 63-year-old woman who has tried every eye serum known to man. This cream is amazing and doesn't leave white residue as all others do"

Economics

9 h. ago Dramatic moment jailhouse Romeo who had fling with prison nurse and phone sex with guard tries to flee police in a Mercedes

Harri Pullen, 27, had been in a relationship with jail nurse Elyse Hibbs, 27, and engaged in phone sex with prison officer Ruth Shmylo, 26, over a four-year period in HMP Parc, Wales.

Events

9 h. ago Trump asks Supreme Court to allow him to end humanitarian parole for 500,000 people from 4 countries

President Donald Trump's administration is asking the Supreme Court to allow it to end humanitarian parole for hundreds of thousands of immigrants from four countries

Politics

9 h. ago New pope is revealed: The 267th pontiff is named as cardinal announces 'Habeus Papam!' in front of thousands of cheering Catholics

The pontiff is the 267th Pope, becoming the religious leader of Catholics across the globe and someone believed to be called to be the successor to St Peter, who was the first.

Politics

10 h. ago All aboard! Campaigners demand free travel for Londoners to 'open up the city' to all residents

Mayor urged to follow lead of cities in Brazil and offer free public transport

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