37 h. ago Revealed: Meghan Markle's As Ever online shop is run by 'truly awful' US web firm accused of flogging items that never existed

The Duchess of Sussex 's As Ever range went on sale in the US yesterday and she was celebrating when they sold out within half an hour of going live.

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54 h. ago Andrea McLean reveals pneumonia and sepsis left her with '24 hours to live'

‘Had we waited another 24 hours to call for help, I may not be here now,’ the presenter said

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57 h. ago Who is Cory Booker as he breaks record for longest Senate speech with fiery Trump condemnation?

US Senator Cory Booker delivers a record-breaking 25-hour speech in the Senate, criticising Donald Trump's agenda and highlighting Democratic efforts to challenge the president

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59 h. ago Nintendo Switch 2 Direct LIVE: Latest news and updates on the new console as Mario Kart World is revealed

The biggest console reveal of the year is just hours away - and this is the only live blog you need for all the latest news and rumours on the new device.

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64 h. ago Trump live: Wisconsin result marks massive blow to president just hours before ‘Liberation Day’ tariff announcement

Elon Musk-backed Wisconsin Supreme Court election candidate has been defeated at the ballot box by liberal judge Susan Crawford

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64 h. ago Nintendo Switch 2 Direct LIVE: Latest news and updates on the new console

The biggest console reveal of the year is just hours away - and this is the only live blog you need for all the latest news and rumours on the new device.

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65 h. ago Watch moment Cory Booker breaks record for longest Senate speech in history after incredible 25 hour marathon

This is the moment New Jersey Democratic Sen. Cory Booker broke the record for the longest Senate speech in history.

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2 d. ago Cory Booker is hit with wild diaper claims after breaking record for longest Senate speech in 68 years

Democratic Senator Cory Booker has officially broken the Senate record in a 25-hour, 5-minute rant against the policies of President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk.

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3 d. ago Cory Booker breaks record for longest ever Senate speech as he calls for resistance to Trump

ANALYSIS: In a marathon speech in the Senate chamber, New Jersey senator called for action to oppose Trump’s agenda, Richard Hall writes.

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3 d. ago Cory Booker breaks record for longest speech by US senator as he condemns Trump policies for more than 24 hours – live

Democratic senator slams Trump administration’s various policies and beats the all-time US record held by Strom Thurmond (24 hours and 18 minutes)Cory Booker holds marathon Senate speech to warn of Trump’s ‘harmful’ policiesUS voters are headed to the polls on Tuesday in Wisconsin and Florida in elections that some see as a test of Donald Trump’s popularity and the political clout of his billionaire ally Elon Musk.The most closely watched contest is a battle for a seat on Wisconsin’s seven-member supreme court. Conservatives are trying to flip ideological control of the court, which currently has a 4-3 liberal majority. The contest, which features liberal judge Susan Crawford facing off against conservative Brad Schimel, will have huge consequences in the state. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Cory Booker breaks record for longest Senate speech with Trump condemnation

In speech that began Monday night, Democratic senator warns of ‘grave and urgent’ danger of Trump administrationUS politics – latest updatesCory Booker, the Democratic US senator from New Jersey, has broken the record for longest speech ever by a lone senator – beating the record first established by Strom Thurmond, who filibustered for 24 hours and 18 minutes in opposition to the Civil Rights Act of 1957.Booker’s speech, which began at 7pm on Monday night, was not a filibuster but instead an effort to warn of what he called the “grave and urgent” danger that Donald Trump’s presidential administration poses to democracy and the American people. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Cory Booker has criticized Trump on Senate floor for more than 23 hours, nearing record – live

Democratic senator slams Trump administration’s various policies and is close to the all-time US record held by Strom Thurmond (24 hours and 18 minutes)Cory Booker holds marathon Senate speech to warn of Trump’s ‘harmful’ policiesUS voters are headed to the polls on Tuesday in Wisconsin and Florida in elections that some see as a test of Donald Trump’s popularity and the political clout of his billionaire ally Elon Musk.The most closely watched contest is a battle for a seat on Wisconsin’s seven-member supreme court. Conservatives are trying to flip ideological control of the court, which currently has a 4-3 liberal majority. The contest, which features liberal judge Susan Crawford facing off against conservative Brad Schimel, will have huge consequences in the state. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Cory Booker holds marathon Senate speech to warn of Trump’s ‘harmful’ policies

Democratic New Jersey senator’s address saying ‘our nation is in crisis’ passed the 12-hour mark on Tuesday morningUS politics live – latest updatesCory Booker, the Democratic US senator from New Jersey, has embarked on a marathon overnight speech on the Senate floor to warn of what he called the “grave and urgent” danger that Donald Trump’s presidential administration poses to democracy and the American people.Booker began his speech at 7pm on Monday night and passed the 12-hour mark with barely a break in speaking at 7am Tuesday. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Nintendo Switch 2 launch – live: Console reveal just hours away

Follow live: All the build-up to the biggest gaming launch in years, plus the latest news and rumours

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9 d. ago EU steps up crisis planning and advises people to stockpile 72 hours of supplies – Europe live

The EU has announced its Preparedness Union Strategy, outlining plans to prevent and respond to new crises and threatsMeanwhile, Swedish prime minister Ulf Kristersson has confirmed the country plans to increase the country’s defence spending to a provisional target of 3.5% of GDP by 2030 in the largest push since the end of cold war.Sweden was expected to spend 2.14% in 2024, with projections reaching 2.4% this year, and 2.6% in 2028.Let’s not forget that Russia is and remains the most significant and dark threat to our alliance. Let’s not forget that Russia is moving into a wartime economy. And that will have a huge impact on their capacity and capability to build their armed forces.When it comes to the defence of Poland and the general defence of Nato territory, if anyone were to miscalculate and think they can get away with an attack on Poland or on any other ally, they will be met with the full force of this fierce alliance. Our reaction will be devastating.This has to be very ...

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9 d. ago Travel news live: Train and Tube status updates as midweek rush hour kicks in

Follow for the latest tube and train travel updates

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2 w. ago Helen Skelton comforts Gethin Jones as BBC Morning Live hosts finish emotional Comic Relief challenge after 24 hours

The Morning Live presenters laced up their retro roller boots and took on an epic challenge on wheels to raise money for Red Nose Day

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2 w. ago Gethin Jones in tears as he thanks Helen Skelton for support in toughest of times

Gethin Jones was overcome with emotion as he thanked his Morning Live co-host Helen Skelton for her support during their 24-hour roller-skating challenge for Comic Relief.

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2 w. ago Morning Live's Gethin Jones shares worry over friendship with Helen Skelton

Gethin Jones is taking on a 24-hour roller-skating challenge for Comic Relief, alongside his Morning Live co-star Helen Skelton - but he admits he's been struggling to prepare

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2 w. ago Israel strikes that shattered ceasefire ‘just the beginning’, Netanyahu says, after deadliest 24 hours in Gaza since 2023 – live

Benjamin Netanyahu says Israeli military will continue to fight until Hamas ‘no longer posed a threat’Commenting on the fresh strikes in Gaza, Sally Thomas, humanitarian manager at Caritas Australia, warned the strikes would impact distribution“In the first month of the ceasefire around 56 ,000 metric tons of food entered Gaza, more than double the amount in the month prior. Alongside this, humanitarians have been working to take care of an estimated 350,000 chronically ill people in Gaza, where there are just 108 ICY beds remaining, and a lack of necessities such as oxygen and vital medical equipment,” she said in a statement. Continue reading...

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