1 hour ago Trial starts for DC man charged with throwing sandwich at federal agent

A video that went viral captured Sean Charles Dunn hurling his sandwich at a Customs and Border Protection agent outside a nightclubThrowing a sandwich at a federal agent turned Sean Charles Dunn into a symbol of resistance against Donald Trump’s law-enforcement surge in the nation’s capital. This week, federal prosecutors are trying to persuade a jury of fellow Washington DC residents that Dunn simply broke the law.That could be a tough sell for the government in a city that has chafed against Trump’s federal takeover, which is entering its third month. A grand jury refused to indict Dunn on a felony assault count before the office of Jeanine Pirro, a US attorney, opted to charge him instead with a misdemeanor. Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago Growing concern over unregulated sonographers after reports of wrongly diagnosing baby loss

The Society of Radiographers highlights anyone with an ultrasound machine can currently claim to be a sonographer

Politics

2 h. ago More than $70tn of inherited wealth over next decade will widen inequality, economists warn

Expert panel says report on gap in global wealth between rich and poor highlights need for intervention by G20More than $70tn (£53tn) of inherited wealth will pass down the generations across the world over the next decade, widening inequality and highlighting the need for intervention by the G20 group of leading nations, a group of economists and campaigners have warned.In a report ahead of the G20 meetings in Johannesburg, hosted by the South African government later this month, the expert panel said the gap in global wealth between rich and poor will widen over the next decade without a permanent monitoring group such as the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. Continue reading...

Events

2 h. ago Washington DC man who threw sandwich at federal agent faces trial for assault

A video that went viral captured Sean Charles Dunn hurling his sandwich at a Customs and Border Protection agent outside a nightclubThrowing a sandwich at a federal agent turned Sean Charles Dunn into a symbol of resistance against Donald Trump’s law-enforcement surge in the nation’s capital. This week, federal prosecutors are trying to persuade a jury of fellow Washington DC residents that Dunn simply broke the law.That could be a tough sell for the government in a city that has chafed against Trump’s federal takeover, which is entering its third month. A grand jury refused to indict Dunn on a felony assault count before the office of Jeanine Pirro, a US attorney, opted to charge him instead with a misdemeanor. Continue reading...

Events

2 h. ago Majority of Americans believe a political candidate will be assassinated within 5 years, poll finds

Nearly a quarter of respondents also said political violence can be justified in some circumstances

Politics

2 h. ago University of Virginia students told to run and hide amid reports of 'active shooter'

UVA's police division sent out an alert just after 3pm on Monday telling students to run, hide, and fight amid the active shooting situation.

Events

3 h. ago University of Virginia LIVE: 'Active shooter on loose' as students told to HIDE

Police issued an alert suggesting there was an 'active attacker' on the loose on University of Virginia in Charlottesville following reports of a gun near Shannon Library

Society

3 h. ago University of Virginia RECAP as 'active shooter alert' sparks panic on campus

Police issued an alert suggesting an 'active attacker' was on the loose at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville - it has since been confirmed as a false report

Events

5 h. ago Charlene White's reason for not wearing a poppy as fans issue complaint

Fans of Loose Women were left outraged after noticing that Charlene White had not placed a poppy on her outfit despite her co-hosts honouring Remembrance Day

Sport

6 h. ago Canada’s Liberal party says budget of ‘sacrifice’ needed to avoid recession

Country set to unveil PM Mark Carney’s spending plan as it battles trade war with US and protracted cost of living crisisCanada’s ruling Liberal party has said a budget of “sacrifice” is required to confront both a trade war with the US and a protracted cost of living crisis that threatens to push the country into a recession. But with opposition parties signalling they won’t support the fiscal plans of the prime minister, Mark Carney, a failed parliamentary vote on the budget could plunge the country into another federal election in the coming weeks.The country’s finance minister, François-Philippe Champagne, will on Tuesday unveil a spending plan his government has signalled will include both steep deficits and spending cuts. Few details have leaked ahead of the announcement, which will mark the first substantive look at how Carney plans to avoid a recession while locked in a trade war with the US, Canada’s biggest economic partner. Continue reading...

Economics

6 h. ago Bari Weiss’s security detail is costing CBS $10,000 per day, according to report

Weiss took over CBS News last month after its parent company bought her Substack, The Free Press, for $150 million

Economics

6 h. ago Outrage in Paris as Shein prepares to open its first permanent store

Fast-fashion retailer faces political anger, fury from workers and warnings it will damage city’s progressive imageThe online fast-fashion retailer Shein will open its first permanent bricks-and-mortar store in the world in Paris this week amid political outrage, fury from workers and warnings from city hall that it will damage the French capital’s progressive image.The Singapore-based clothing company, which was founded in China, has built a massive online business despite criticism over its factory working conditions and the environmental impact of low-cost, throwaway fashion. Continue reading...

Politics

6 h. ago ‘Did I drop an F bomb? I hope I did’: MAGA firebrand blames Charlie Kirk killing for her airport meltdown

Rep. Nancy Mace says she will not apologize after she called TSA agent ‘f***ing incompetent’

Events

7 h. ago Inside Sir David Beckham's incredible career as he's finally awarded knighthood

Sir David Beckham has finally been honoured with a knighthood from King Charles, here, we take a look at the footballing icons colourful career over the years

Events

7 h. ago Urgent warning to Brits as cybersecurity experts discover 1,800 stolen bank cards for sale on the dark web for as little as £6.27

Stolen UK payment cards are being sold on the dark web for an average of £6.27 - less than the cost of a pint.

Events

7 h. ago Government issues Winter Fuel Payment warning for UK pensioners as money sent out

The Department for Work and Pensions is warning pensioners to look out for scam texts

Events

7 h. ago Seven simple ways to make the most of retirement without breaking the bank

Here are some budget-friendly to boost your wellbeing in your later years

Politics

8 h. ago From the King to Prince William: where do the royal family live now?

The palaces and properties owned by the King and by the Crown Estate are some of the most historically significant in the world. Here’s who lives where

Politics

8 h. ago What economic value events like the World Series or World Cup actually bring to hosting city

Politicians, tourism offices and organizers are quick to claim large economic benefits when bidding for events

Economics

8 h. ago Charles Oliveira highlights ‘stupid’ move that cost him against Ilia Topuria

Oliveira lost his vacant-title fight with Topuria via first-round knockout in June

Economics