88 m. ago ‘No Kings’ protests live updates: Millions expected to march across US to rally against Trump’s ‘authoritarianism’

The president insisted he was ‘not a king’ on Friday, one day before demonstrators in 2,500 locations across the country protest his administration

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1 hour ago Trump's immigration crackdown threatens America's job market and ability to recruit foreign talent

President Donald Trump’s sweeping crackdown on immigration is throwing foreigners out of work and shaking the American economy and job market

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3 h. ago World’s landscapes may soon be ‘devoid of wild animals’, says nature photographer

Margot Raggett, whose latest compilation shows animals scrubbed from natural habitats, calls for rethink on UK accelerated housebuildingMargot Raggett has spent the past decade raising money for conservation efforts around the world but, right now, she feels nervous about the future. “It does feel like we’ve taken a backward step,” she said.The wildlife photographer has raised £1.2m for the cause in the past 10 years through her Remembering Wildlife series, an annual, not-for-profit picture book featuring images of animals from the world’s top nature photographers. The first edition was published in 2015, when the Paris climate agreement was being drafted but, in the years since, efforts to tackle the climate crisis have been rolled back. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Shocking pictures show aftermath of south London ski shop fire tackled by 100 firefighters

The London Fire Brigade said it received nearly 50 calls on Thursday after a blaze broke out at Finches Emporium

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6 h. ago Putin mocks Trump with new strikes on Ukraine after Zelensky failed to win promise on Tomahawk missiles from US president

Putin's latest attack comes after Trump on Friday refused Ukraine's demands for Tomahawk missiles in a tense meeting in Washington between the US president and Zelensky.

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7 h. ago Trump deploys secretive 'Night Stalkers' regiment as Venezuela mobilizes MILLIONS of troops raising fears of all

The president warned socialist tyrant Nicolas Maduro that he better not 'f*** around with the United States' as he spoke to reporters at the White House on Friday.

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8 h. ago Gen Z protests against corruption and inequality are shaking Morocco. Here's what to know

Protests have erupted in Morocco, driven by young people demanding change

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11 h. ago Expert's clever trick stops condensation forming and traps heat at the same time

Condensation is a common problem in UK homes during the cooler months, but it can be easily tackled with one simple trick experts recommend

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12 h. ago From barracks to palace: Soldiers who led military coups to become state leaders

Col. Michael Randrianirina has been sworn in as president of Madagascar after a military coup

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13 h. ago Trump officials ask supreme court to permit national guard in Illinois

Justice department submits emergency filing as Trump pushes to expand use of military in Democratic-led citiesThe Trump administration on Friday asked the US supreme court to permit the deployment of national guard troops to Illinois, as the president pushes to expand the domestic use of the military in a growing number of Democratic-led cities.In an emergency filing, the justice department urged the court to overturn a lower court ruling that halted the deployment of several hundred national guard troops to the Chicago area. The district judge had raised doubts about the administration’s justification for sending troops, questioning its explanation in light of local conditions. Continue reading...

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14 h. ago Starmer and Zelensky hail ‘productive’ call with Europe after Trump meeting

The Ukrainian leader had lunch with the US president, a day after Mr Trump spoke by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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15 h. ago Trump frees George Santos from jail after disgraced GOP rep. swindled thousands from disabled Navy veteran

President Donald Trump on Friday evening said he has commuted the prison sentence of George Santos, releasing the disgraced former Republican congressman immediately.

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17 h. ago Trump administration asks supreme court to permit national guard troops in Illinois

Justice department submits emergency filing as Trump pushes to expand use of military in Democratic-led citiesThe Trump administration on Friday asked the US supreme court to permit the deployment of national guard troops to Illinois, as the president pushes to expand the domestic use of the military in a growing number of Democratic-led cities.In an emergency filing, the justice department urged the court to overturn a lower court ruling that halted the deployment of several hundred national guard troops to the Chicago area. The district judge had raised doubts about the administration’s justification for sending troops, questioning its explanation in light of local conditions. Continue reading...

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17 h. ago Trump heaps praise on Zelensky's 'beautiful' black attire as he sizes up friends and foes for 'central casting'

During a highly anticipated meeting with Ukrainian President Zelensky, President Donald Trump made a comment that was surprisingly focused not on policy or diplomacy.

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17 h. ago Trump backs away from Tomahawk missiles offer in meeting with Zelenskyy

US president equivocates on support for Kyiv a day after conversation with Vladimir Putin

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17 h. ago Trump administration asks supreme court to allow deployment of national guard in Chicago area – US politics live

The move would escalate President Donald Trump’s conflict with Democratic governors over using the military on US soilThe US Senate failed on Thursday to re-open the government and to vote to fund the military during the federal government shutdown, ensuring that the standoff will stretch into next week.The Senate vote on a short-term Republican funding bill failed for the 10th time with just 51 votes. A second vote on Pentagon funding in the afternoon similarly failed in a floor vote, meaning the process to begin fully funding military operations also becomes a non-starter. After the votes, senators are expected to leave Washington for the weekend, almost guaranteeing the shutdown lasts until at least Monday. Continue reading...

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18 h. ago At least 11 detained after protesters and police clash outside Chicago Ice center

Officers reportedly tackled and dragged several people after authorities told demonstrators to stay in ‘protest zones’At least 11 people were taken into custody outside the Broadview Ice detention center outside Chicago after heated confrontations between Illinois state police and protesters on Friday.Authorities had instructed demonstrators to remain in designated “protest zones”, but tensions escalated when officers moved to clear the roadway. Continue reading...

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18 h. ago Trump says Nicolás Maduro does not want to ‘fuck around’ with the US

President says Venezuela’s leader ‘offered everything’ to prevent American military pressure

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18 h. ago Trump says Nicolás Maduro offered concessions to head off US military pressure

Comments on Venezuela’s leader come after US president authorised CIA to launch covert operations in the country

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19 h. ago Trump falsely claims no other US president has ever solved a war

Trump is meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky

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