65 m. ago Photos of US State Department workers getting hugs and applause as they're fired

Carrying boxes past signs of thanks for their service, fired State Department workers were hugged and applauded as they left their headquarters for the last time. More than 1,300 State Department employees fired in July, some focusing on intelligence activities, U.S. energy interests abroad, strategic competition with China and visa fraud. The lay offs are in line with a dramatic reorganization plan from the Trump administration.

Events

71 m. ago New £1.25million expansion plan for popular Balmaha spot in local jobs boost

The waterside lodge at the Oak Tree Inn could bring 32 additional jobs for the community.

Economics

93 m. ago We swapped Disneyland for this German theme park – it could be Europe’s best

With UK theme parks and Disneyland Paris busier than ever, Mike MacEacheran suggests another option – and this summer, there are new reasons to visit

Politics

1 hour ago Starmer praises German plans to ‘strengthen’ laws to tackle small boats

Speaking on a visit to an Airbus plant in Stevenage, Sir Keir welcomed German commitments to tackling people-smuggling gangs.

Politics

1 hour ago Keir Starmer says he will not be ‘deflected’ from plans by repeat rebel MPs

The Prime Minister said he had to deal with people who repeatedly break the whip.

Politics

1 hour ago Air India finds ‘no issues’ with fuel switches on other Boeings after crash

US report says investigators looking at actions of plane’s captain before plane crash that killed 260 peopleAir India has said it found “no issues” with the fuel switches on its other Boeing planes after the fatal crash that killed 260 people last month, as a US report suggested investigators have turned their attention to the actions of the plane’s captain.A preliminary report into the incident, released last week, found that the switches that controlled fuel going into the engines had been turned off “one after another” just after the plane took off from Ahmedabad airport. Continue reading...

Events

1 hour ago Oleksandr Usyk makes game plan clear ahead of Daniel Dubois rematch

Oleksandr Usyk has already beaten Daniel Dubois but must do so again to become the undisputed heavyweight world champion for a second time

Sport

1 hour ago Teen's 'joke' about his manhood forced Spirit plane to race to deserted corner of airport over bomb fears

The drama saw a Spirit Airlines flight ordered to a quiet area of Fort Lauderdale Airport over fears it could explode.

Events

1 hour ago Council criticised over its handling of water park at popular Welsh beauty spot

Vale of Glamorgan Council argues having the water park will generate much needed income, but many residents are concerned about its potential impact

Culture

2 h. ago Border Patrol hiring spree offers lessons as another immigration agency embarks on massive growth

Immigration and Customs Enforcement plans to hire 10,000 employees over five years, echoing a Border Patrol expansion in the 2000s

Politics

2 h. ago Starmer says coalition of willing plan for peacekeeping force for Ukraine includes troops on ground – UK politics live

UK PM and German chancellor answered media questions after signing first treaty between two countries since second world warWhile Rushanara Ali is answering the urgent question in the Commons, Keir Starmer is speaking at the event where he is announcing a “civil society covenant”.There is a live feed here.Why does this government think a 16-year-old can vote but not be allowed to buy a lottery ticket or an alcoholic drink, marry or go to war, or even stand in the elections they’re voting? It isn’t the government’s position on the age of maturity just hopelessly confused? Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago Zuckerberg and Meta officers settle claim they lost company billions by violating privacy laws

Shareholders sued Zuckerberg and others in hopes of holding them liable for fines and legal costs that Meta paidMark Zuckerberg and current and former directors and officers of Meta Platforms agreed on Thursday to settle claims seeking $8bn for the damage they allegedly caused the company by allowing repeated violations of Facebook users’ privacy, a lawyer for the shareholders told a Delaware judge on Thursday.The parties did not disclose details of the settlement and defense lawyers did not address the judge, Kathaleen McCormick of the Delaware court of chancery. McCormick adjourned the trial just as it was to enter its second day and she congratulated the parties. Continue reading...

Society

2 h. ago 'Like wild animals!': American woman berates Oasis fans' behaviour at Heaton Park gig

Oasis fans are up in arms after US woman complains about drunken 'wild animals', people throwing drinks, the lack of bins and drinks options at Heaton Park gig.

Politics

2 h. ago Bryson DeChambeau suffers early Open horror story as madcap preparation plans all go to pot

American ace has a calamity at the fourth as round one begins badly despite wind tunnel and aircraft hangar experiment

Events

2 h. ago Couple 'planned to travel to Morocco to sacrifice their five

The two music teachers from Carcans, on the Gironde coast, were arrested in southern Spain in December 2023 before boarding a ferry to Tangiers.

Politics

2 h. ago Minister wants tourist attractions to ‘supercharge’ EV infrastructure

Lilian Greenwood, future of roads minister, met with tourism leaders at Staffordshire theme park Alton Towers.

Politics

2 h. ago Jelly Roll chokeslams Logan Paul through table as WWE icon The Undertaker's tips pay off

American singer Jelly Roll planted Logan Paul through the Jimmy Kimmel Live set with a chokeslam after taking advice from The Undertaker before his Summer Slam match

Economics

2 h. ago Oasis fan's 'surreal' experience after offering free camping in her garden near Heaton Park

Liv Bridge lives near Heaton Park and offered Oasis fans a place to camp in exchange for a ticket

Sport

2 h. ago Police probing murder of baby boy found dumped in canal four years ago offer £10,000 reward

The newborn was found 'chucked like rubbish' in the Wyrley and Essington Canal by full-time carer Lee Coles as he walked through Rough Wood country park in Walsall on May 20, 2021.

Events

2 h. ago Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn rematch 'falling apart' weeks after plans announced as Eddie Hearn points finger

The notorious promoter pointed the finger at Eubank’s camp after negotiations hit a snag

Events