20 m. ago Labour’s welfare cuts consultation called a ‘sham’ as PIP changes not up for discussion

Campaigners have called the conversation a ‘sham’ as people are invited to discuss only half of the proposals

Politics

35 m. ago Tampa International Airport celebrates 40 years of London flights with British Airways

Tampa International Airport celebrates 40 years of London flights with British Airways  wtsp.com

Society

36 m. ago 38 Londres Street by Philippe Sands review – Pinochet and the Nazis

A human rights lawyer skilfully gathers the threads that link the former Chilean dictator to a fugitive SS officerAugusto Pinochet expected London to be a hospitable city when he arrived there in October 1998. The 82-year-old former Chilean dictator had backed Margaret Thatcher in the Falklands war and, while the Conservatives were no longer in power, a former prime minister counted as a friend in high places.British police were not interested in kidnap, murder and torture in South America under a junta that had seized power in a coup in 1973. Besides, a former head of state had diplomatic immunity. Or so Pinochet thought, until officers from Scotland Yard, acting on an extradition request from a Spanish judge, turned up at the private clinic where he had undergone a minor back operation.The ensuing legal battle to determine which crimes might be pinned on the old man, under what statute and in which jurisdiction, is one thread of 38 Londres Street by lawyer and author Philippe Sand...

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38 m. ago Adorable clip of 'Wonky' Scottish lamb goes viral after being born with bent neck

People from all over the world have been following the animal's journey on Instagram.

Politics

42 m. ago EU foreign affairs chief savages France for using fishing row to block UK from having a 'logical role' in new European defence agreement amid Russia threat

Kaja Kallas, the former prime minister of Estonia, appeared to criticse the Macron government, which is insisting that a British pact with Brussels is linked to fishing rights.

Events

43 m. ago UK exports to US grew by £500m in February ahead of Trump tariffs

Analysts said there were ‘clear signs’ UK firms were looking to sell more goods before the US slapped costly tariffs on British imports.

Economics

73 m. ago Pop star and TV icon who had huge 1960s hit and starred in Are You Being Served? and Worzel Gummidge dies

British singer and actor Mike Berry - known for his hits 'Don't You Think It's Time' and 'Sunshine Of Your Smile' - has died aged 82, his manager has confirmed.

Events

76 m. ago Moment Met Police officers go undercover dressed as Batman and Robin to catch Westminster Bridge con artists

The inventive ploy saw two officers burst into a crowd of tens of people disguised as the superheroes before grabbing the scammers. Two men have since been convicted at Croydon Magistrates Court.

Events

77 m. ago Universal basic income makes people happier and does NOT make them want to leave their jobs, long

The pilot study, which was carried out by German association Mein Grundeinkommen and presented in Berlin on Wednesday, surveyed a total of 107 participants.

Politics

82 m. ago 'Disturbed' Black Mirror fans issue bleak warning over first episode of series 7

Black Mirror series seven recently landed on Netflix and the first episode, titled Common People, has a storyline so dystopian that streamers have been left feeling "uncomfortable" and "depressed"

Events

85 m. ago Harrowing video shows moment tourist helicopter crashed into New York's Hudson River killing six people

Mobile phone footage shows the helicopter falling through the air before crashing upside down in the water

Events

94 m. ago People's Postcode Lottery results: The winning streets for April 5 to 11

Two friends who made a pact to enter the Postcode Lottery have won this week

Politics

97 m. ago Could there be an upside to Trump’s unhinged attacks on Canada? | Chris Michael

The US president has inadvertently united the country against him – and now his tariffs may make Canada rethink its dependence on US tradeDonald Trump is rather obviously the worst thing to happen to Canada since, well, the last time Americans tried to invade. But another possibility is brewing, if in a quiet, careful, Canuckian way: that he could also be one of the best.Trump’s threats towards Canada appear delusional. But it’s useless to ask if his remarks about the “51st state” are a joke. He doesn’t joke about things he doesn’t want, and the jokes are designed to soften the ground. He says Canada is freeloading militarily (because the two countries both defend the Arctic). He says the US is subsidising Canada economically (because Americans buy Canadian oil). He says fentanyl is flooding over the border (it isn’t). He wants to renegotiate that border, calling it “artificial” (like every other border on Earth). Now he has taken concrete action, slamming 25% tariffs on the crucial...

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97 m. ago Experience: I was the youngest person to ski alone to the south pole

I was 21 when I broke the record. On the hardest day I was up to my knees in snow. That tested my resilienceGrowing up in Norway, I had heard a lot about polar exploration, including how Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen was the first person to reach the south pole in 1911. As a child I spent a lot of time outdoors – building bonfires, camping and skiing in the mountains.Aged 14, seven years before my south pole expedition, I decided I wanted to become the youngest woman to ski across Greenland. I’m just under 5ft tall, and people are still shocked that I’m a polar explorer. When I became interested in skiing across Greenland, several guiding companies were unwilling to take me because I was so young. Then I met Lars Ebbesen, an experienced polar guide. Straight away, I felt he respected my ambitions. Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago Tariffs live: China raises levies to 125% on US as Trump trade war escalates

British and European markets show signs of recovery as US president threatens to go ahead with ‘reciprocal’ levies

Politics

2 h. ago Luke Humphries shows true colours with classy gesture for bullied teenager

Luke Humphries intervened after hearing of an autistic teenage boy who was so badly bullied at school that his parents having to pull him out, promising to invite him to the Premier League Darts in Manchester

Politics

2 h. ago Jetline Travel customers fight for refunds for cancelled holidays as travel agent goes bust

Jetline Travel has gone into administration and has lost its ATOL status, in a move that likely signals the end for the 25-year-old British travel company that could impact thousands of customers

Economics

2 h. ago Unruly Ryanair passenger assaulted two people while drunk on flight from Tenerife

Catherine Bellis, 44, was on board a flight from Tenerife to Liverpool when she assaulted two people while drunk - and has been warned she may face jail when she returns for sentencing

Events

2 h. ago More than 1,000 people died from heat in England in 2024, figures show

The higher-than-expected number of deaths came despite relatively cooler conditions last year.

Events

2 h. ago Heidi Long dares young girls to dream as she prepares for Boat Race

The 28-year-old is set to stroke Oxford’s dark blue boat on Sunday.

Politics