50 m. ago US bishops halt partnerships with federal government on aid programs, citing funding cuts

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops is ending a half-century of partnerships with the federal government to serve refugees and children

Politics

61 m. ago Chryston High School pupils befriend German youths as part of international project

The Chryston-Schweinfurt Digital Exchange Project, which started in November, links Chryston with Schweinfurt, a town in Bavaria.

Politics

2 h. ago Academic Freedom to Support Hamas at the London School of Economics

Academic Freedom to Support Hamas at the London School of Economics  Algemeiner.com

Economics

2 h. ago Luke Humphries hits back at critics – 'Last time I confess my real feelings'

World No1 and former world champion Luke Humphries has responded to criticism from fans after he said packed schedule was impacting on his mental health

Events

2 h. ago Danny Jones’ wife Georgia hits back at ‘complete misconception’ in candid new podcast

In a new episode of her Mum's The Word! podcast, former model Georgia Jones, wife of McFly singer Danny Jones, opened up about what she feels is a "misconception" about men

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3 h. ago The astonishing Harry Potter Ron Weasley lookalike who was bullied at school but now gets daily attention

A man was targeted for being "ginger", but is now a paid Rupert Grint lookalike, with people stopping him daily to take photos.

Politics

3 h. ago West Lothian pupils set up high school coffee shop as part of barista training

Senior students at Whitburn Academy set up their own coffee shop - Brewburn- which offers training to pupils.

Politics

3 h. ago 'I put my symptoms down to getting older. Nothing could have prepared me for what I was told next'

After 40 years working as a nurse and keeping fit, Angela Llewellyn started walking more slowly and feeling tired but was initially told not to worry

Politics

3 h. ago Thumbs up, cheers, nice one! Is ‘thank you’ really in danger of dying out?

Nearly a fifth of young people claim to feel uncomfortable saying ‘thank you’ – but will happily send a grateful thumb emoji insteadName: “Thank you.”Age: Dates to the 14th century. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Harry Judd's wife Izzy reveals their child is 'neurodivergent' as she candidly opens up about the 'incredibly challenging' time she and the McFly star have faced

She and the McFly star, 38, share daughter Lola, eight, as well as sons Kit, seven, and Lockie, three, but Izzy chose not to name which of her children had been diagnosed with the condition.

Politics

3 h. ago West Lothian school dinners menu given overhaul after pupil suggestions

Jamie Fisher, the head of facilities and support services in the council told councillors that almost 3,000 pupils responded to a survey on what they would like to see on the menu and - within limitations - they got it.

Politics

3 h. ago Brazil judge claimed English ancestry and used false name: Edward Albert Lancelot Dodd Canterbury Caterham Wickfield

Elaborate deception was only recently discovered when judge visited government office to renew his ID cardPolice in the Brazilian state of São Paulo have uncovered that a judge spent 23 years working under a false identity – and a distinctly British one.Born José Eduardo Franco dos Reis – a name fairly typical in a country once colonised by Portugal – he entered law school and served for over two decades as a judge using the false name Edward Albert Lancelot Dodd Canterbury Caterham Wickfield. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago ‘Little suns in the classroom’: Ukrainian city mourns children killed by Russian missile

Anger and outrage are gripping the hometown of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as it holds funerals for some of the 20 people, including nine children, killed by a Russian missile that tore through apartment buildings and blasted a playground

Events

4 h. ago Saka mentally refreshed and ready to write ‘own story’ for Arsenal against Madrid

Winger ‘was focused on coming back stronger’ after injuryArteta says quarter-final biggest game of coaching careerBukayo Saka has said he feels mentally refreshed after missing three months through injury and believes Arsenal are ready to “write our own story” against Real Madrid in their Champions League quarter-final.Saka is expected to start against Madrid on Tuesday in the first leg for the first time since rupturing a hamstring in December, having come on in the past two matches. The Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, said having the 23-year-old back for what he described as the biggest game of his coaching career was a massive boost as his team attempt to overcome the reigning champions. Continue reading...

Politics

4 h. ago 'I was falling asleep backstage before putting on a UFC main event masterclass'

UFC ULTIMATE INSIDER COLUMN: Unbeaten Manchester featherweight Lerone Murphy says he was feeling a little too relaxed before his Las Vegas headliner, but woke up to keep his title push on track

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5 h. ago NUTRITIONIST KIM PEARSON: Cheaper than Ozempic, here's my guide to the old school diets that still work and FAST... how to do them safely, and lose weight in just one week

Here I've devised three plans based on diets that were popular with your mothers' and grandmothers' generation.

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5 h. ago New café and cookery school opens to empower Brent community with sustainable food skills and support

New café and cookery school opens to empower Brent community with sustainable food skills and support  London Post

Society

5 h. ago Headteacher attacks fellow teacher and intended to cause him serious injury

Anthony Felton attacked a fellow teacher in March this year, when he was the head of St Joseph's School.

Events

5 h. ago André Onana will not speed up passing to placate Manchester United fans

Goalkeeper says he takes his time to help teammates‘I have to let my guys breathe. They need me to do that’André Onana has shrugged off criticism from Manchester United fans over his slow distribution by stating he takes that approach to assist his teammates.The goalkeeper has been the subject of supporter discontent for sometimes lingering over the ball rather than executing a quick pass but said: “It doesn’t affect me because the decision I make is to help the team. Sometimes I will make the right decision, sometimes I will make the wrong decision. When I feel my players need to rest I have to take my time; when I feel we need to speed up the game I will do it.” Continue reading...

Sport

6 h. ago 'Raising £7m for charity feels better than scoring for England'

The all-time Premier League top scorer Alan Shearer has raised millions to help those with profound disabilities in the 20 years since he retired

Economics