66 m. ago Government shutdown to continue into next week as Senate vote fails to break bitter partisan deadlock: Live updates

Trump threatens mass layoffs as Republicans and Democrats appear nowhere close on a deal

Events

2 h. ago Selena Gomez shares glimpse as she writes her vows in BTS photos from Benny Blanco wedding

Selena Gomez gave her fans a glimpse as she wrote her wedding vows shortly before saying 'I do' to Benny Blanco last week.

Culture

2 h. ago Laughing just once a day can cut risk of depression, study finds

Laughter is often said to be the best medicine, easing all troubles that may come our way. And it seems there may be some truth to the claim.

Events

2 h. ago Prince Harry's former charity Sentebale drops 'high cost' polo matches from its fundraising activities after Duke of Sussex walked away from charity over 'racism' claims

Prince Harry resigned as patron of Sentebale in March after the new chair, Dr Sophie Chandauka, made a series of incendiary allegations about his behaviour.

Politics

2 h. ago BBC bosses want to use the defence budget to pay for the World Service because it 'counts towards Britain's security'

Senior executives at the broadcaster are said to be in discussions over whether parts of the radio network's service, such as its anti-disinformation work, should be paid for by the defence budget.

Economics

2 h. ago BLACKPINK star Rosé tipped for Grammys glory after brutal 'mean girl' snub at Fashion Week

The BLACKPINK star who was at the center of a 'mean girl' controversy at Paris Fashion Week is tipped to sweep next year's Grammy Awards.

Politics

2 h. ago Freddie Brazier cuts a stylish figure as he joins Princess Andre and her loved up brother Junior as they lead the stars at Tulleys Farm Shocktober Fest

Freddie Brazier cut a stylish figure as he attended the Tulleys Farm Shocktober Fest on Friday.

Events

2 h. ago Rachel Reeves ready to target bloated asylum bill to plug £30bn black hole in next month's Budget

The Chancellor yesterday received the initial economic forecasts from the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) watchdog telling her how much she needs to raise to balance the books.

Economics

2 h. ago The Celebrity Traitors 'will return for series two' as they scout for next A

Before the first season has aired, another year of celebrity spin-off of popular BBC show is already said to be 'in the bag', according to The Sun.

Politics

3 h. ago Justin Bieber enjoys stay at plush Gleneagles resort in Scotland

The Canadian superstar was spotted flying in to Dundee airport on Thursday afternoon alongside a group of pals.

Politics

3 h. ago Labour 'secretly sabotaged Chinese spy trial' after withdrawing star witness who had been set to label China an 'enemy' of Britain

Christopher Cash, 30, from Whitechapel, east London , and Christopher Berry, 33, of Witney, Oxfordshire, were each charged with the offence of spying under the Official Secrets Act.

Politics

3 h. ago Brits warned after tourists targeted by new extortion scam in Amsterdam

City breakers heading to Amsterdam are being advised to be cautious if approached by someone appearing to be in need, after reports on social media of fabricated stories.

Events

3 h. ago Iceland resident reveals how to take the best pictures of the Northern Lights

As the aurora season has now kicked off in the Northern Hemisphere, it's unsurprising that hoards of travellers are heading to such countries as Iceland, Norway and Sweden.

Politics

3 h. ago Why Angeball isn't working at Nottingham Forest: From possession and positioning to set

Nottingham Forest fans have experienced some toxic times over the years but nothing felt quite so furious or blood-thirsty as how quickly they turned on Ange Postecoglou on Thursday night.

Politics

3 h. ago Rail firm is fined £1million over death of woman who was killed by a tree branch while sticking her head out of an open train window at 75mph

Bethan Roper, 28, died after hitting her head on an overhanging tree branch on a Great Western Railway (GWR) train travelling at 75mph near Twerton, Bath, in 2018.

Economics

3 h. ago Welsh town's famous attraction to close for good with huge seaside fireworks show

It will be a final farewell from the people at Coney Beach, Porthcawl on Saturday

Events

3 h. ago Ozzy Osbourne takes final savage dig at fellow rocker Sting as he proves bitter feud continued until the end in new documentary

The Black Sabbath frontman, who was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2019, passed away at the age of 76 on July 22 surrounded by his family.

Politics

3 h. ago Gorgeous little European island close to Africa that's 22C in October

One little island in the Atlantic Ocean stays warm and sunny long after summer is over - and it is closer to Africa than the continent it technically belongs to

Politics

3 h. ago Top Navy aide Jon Harrison fired by Pete Hegseth amid Pentagon shakeup

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has fired Navy chief of staff Jon Harrison, one of his top aides who had been helping him with his unprecedented reorganization of the Pentagon's bureaucracy.

Events

3 h. ago MICHAEL GOVE: It is an iron law of history that when Jews feel unsafe, the candle of freedom is going out. Do we want it to be extinguished in our time? Let us pray, and fight, to ensure it is not

A month ago, I joined a march through London to draw attention to the rise of anti-Semitism. To all of us, the terrorist attack on Heaton Park synagogue will have been shocking.

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