4 h. ago US military says it carried out lethal strike on vessel in Pacific, killing four, as Trump addresses country – live

Pete Hegseth says no US military harmed as US Southern Command says it hit three vessels in international watersFour Republicans join Democrats to force vote on bill that would extend Obamacare subsidiesThe Donald Trump-appointed chair of the Federal Communications Commission, Brendan Carr, will soon make his first appearance before Congress since sparking an uproar with comments seen as pressuring ABC to temporarily pull comedian Jimmy Kimmel from the air.ABC indefinitely suspended Kimmel’s show over statements he made following the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, which prompted Carr to say that he wanted broadcasters to “take action” on Kimmel, and: “We can do this the easy way or the hard way.” Continue reading...

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4 h. ago US military carried out lethal strike on vessel in Pacific, killing four, says Pete Hegseth

Announcement comes day after Trump said a blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving VenezuelaThe US military carried out a lethal strike on a vessel in the eastern Pacific, killing four people, according to defense secretary Pete Hegseth.In a post on Twitter/X, Hegseth wrote: “Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated by a Designated Terrorist Organizations in international waters. Intelligence confirmed that the vessel was transiting along a known narco-trafficking route in the Eastern Pacific and was engaged in narco-trafficking operations. A total of four male narco-terrorists were killed, and no US military forces were harmed.” Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Donald Trump says Venezuela ‘illegally took’ US oil and ‘we want it back’ – live

President tells reporters that Venezuela ‘took all of our energy rights’ in latest ramping up of rhetoricFour Republicans join Democrats to force vote on bill that would extend Obamacare subsidiesThe Donald Trump-appointed chair of the Federal Communications Commission, Brendan Carr, will soon make his first appearance before Congress since sparking an uproar with comments seen as pressuring ABC to temporarily pull comedian Jimmy Kimmel from the air.ABC indefinitely suspended Kimmel’s show over statements he made following the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, which prompted Carr to say that he wanted broadcasters to “take action” on Kimmel, and: “We can do this the easy way or the hard way.” Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Real reason Helen Flanagan took aim at Scott Sinclair with expletive outburst

Helen Flanagan branded Scott Sinclair "a piece of s**t" on Instagram in an explosive rant about the former Celtic and Swansea footballer, who is father to Helen's three children

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7 h. ago M48 Severn Bridge traffic live as busy bridge closed due to high winds

The Prince of Wales Bridge planned closure has been dumped as high winds shut down Severn Bridge

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10 h. ago Trump live updates: Susie Wiles joins president to honor caskets of killed soldiers hours before primetime address

The chief-of-staff joined the president at Dover Air Force Base for a dignified transfer ceremony

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11 h. ago Four Republicans join Democrats to force vote on bill that would extend Obamacare subsidies

Stunning move comes after House Republicans pushed ahead with bill that doesn’t address soaring premiums if Affordable Care Act tax credits expireUS politics live – latest updatesIn a major setback for Mike Johnson and the House GOP, four Republicans have joined with the Democrats to sign a petition forcing a vote on legislation that will extend for three years premium tax credits for Affordable Care Act healthcare plans.The rebellion underscores the nervousness among Republicans over an increase in healthcare costs before the 2026 midterm elections, in which the party will be defending its slim control of the House. Continue reading...

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12 h. ago Top House Democrat demands immediate action to extend Obamacare subsidies after four Republicans help force vote – live

House minority leader Hakeem Jeffries calls on Mike Johnson to allow vote on legislation extending Affordable Care Act subsidies before recessFour Republicans join Democrats to force vote on bill that would extend Obamacare subsidiesThe Donald Trump-appointed chair of the Federal Communications Commission, Brendan Carr, will soon make his first appearance before Congress since sparking an uproar with comments seen as pressuring ABC to temporarily pull comedian Jimmy Kimmel from the air.ABC indefinitely suspended Kimmel’s show over statements he made following the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, which prompted Carr to say that he wanted broadcasters to “take action” on Kimmel, and: “We can do this the easy way or the hard way.” Continue reading...

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14 h. ago Princess Kate and daughter Charlotte twin in festive hair bows for Royal Christmas lunch

King Charles hosted his annual pre-Christmas lunch for his extended family at Buckingham Palace, with attendees including the Prince and Princess of Wales and their children

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17 h. ago Eugenie's trendy new nanny! Princess is joined at Buckingham Palace by helper with blonde and black hair and a nose ring

Her trendy look was worlds away from the prim and proper appearance of the Prince and Princess of Wales's nanny Maria Teresa Turrion Borrallo

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17 h. ago Kate's 'magic' earrings VS Eugenie's candy canes! Royals accessorise very differently at palace Christmas lunch

The Princess of Walesand Princess Eugenieboth channelled very different looks with their accessories, as they attended King Charles's Christmas lunch yesterday.

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20 h. ago Emmerdale fans 'confirm' major showdown as villain set to return

With Emmerdale joining forces with Coronation Street, a villain's reign of terror is not over yet

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22 h. ago How Cruz Beckham's Brazilian girlfriend Jackie Apostel is giving Kate Middleton's most iconic looks a daring twist

Who better to turn to for inspiration than her boyfriend's fashion designer mother and the Princess of Wales, who was recently crowned British Vogue's 'best dressed'.

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23 h. ago How Cruz Beckham's  Brazilian girlfriend Jackie Apostel is giving Kate Middleton's most iconic looks a daring twist

Who better to turn to for inspiration than her boyfriend's fashion designer mother and the Princess of Wales, who was recently crowned British Vogue's 'best dressed'.

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36 h. ago Coach William! Prince of Wales joins forces with Lioness Jill Scott to guide a children's football match for new charity film

In a lighthearted video filmed in Surrey this autumn, Prince William and the women's football champion discuss the manifold benefits of having easy access to parks, playing fields and woods.

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37 h. ago Princess Kate breaks from her beloved tailoring for silky festive dress in daring colour

The Princess of Wales attended Buckingham Palace’s pre-Christmas lunch today, and swapped her usual fitted tailoring for a flowing silk maxi dress in a very festive colour

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37 h. ago We've found a £17 version of Kate Middleton's designer pearl clover earrings

The Princess of Wales looked flawless as she arrived at the Royal Family's annual Christmas lunch alongside her family.

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38 h. ago Soaked Andrew rides alone while King Charles hosts Eugenie and Beatrice as they join the Waleses at Buckingham Palace Christmas lunch

The Prince and Princess of Wales today led the royals arriving at the King's Christmas lunch at Buckingham Palace.

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38 h. ago Kate Middleton returns to royal Christmas bash along with Beatrice and Eugenie

King Charles has been hosting his annual pre-Christmas lunch for his extended family at Buckingham Palace today with attendees including the Prince and Princess of Wales and their children

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39 h. ago Deer Park Golf & Country Club sponsor new kits for Livingston FC Community’s 2017

The group has 193 children actively participating in grassroots football, with ambitions to grow to more than 300.

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