33 m. ago The end of the Vietnam War was also a turning point for protest songs

The departure in 1975 of the last Americans from Vietnam didn't only end a tragic chapter in the history of the two countries

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5 h. ago Starmer to rent out homes to migrants: Government now pleads with landlords to host asylum seekers, with five

Private contractor Serco - one of three working for the Home Office -  have offered five-year guaranteed rent deals to landlords, with the taxpayer footing the bill.

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5 h. ago Crowds gathering for funeral of popular pontiff Pope Francis

US President Donald Trump will join other world leaders and dignitaries at the requiem mass.

Culture

5 h. ago Derrick Harmon’s mother dies shortly after learning son selected in NFL draft

Tiffany Saine was on life support at time of selectionHarmon said mother helped motivate him in careerTiffany Saine, the mother of Derrick Harmon, died shortly after learning the Pittsburgh Steelers had selected her son with the 21st pick of the NFL draft.Harmon was visibly emotional as he was picked, and the ESPN broadcast showed a video in which the defensive tackle spoke about his mother’s health issues and paid tribute to the positive effect she had on his life. Saine was on life support when Harmon was selected and the 21-year-old told reporters he was going to see her in hospital after Thursday night’s ceremony. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Pope Francis funeral: World leaders to attend revealed by Vatican

Here is a list of the world leaders and royalty who are expected to attend the funeral of Pope Francis in the Vatican tomorrow including Prince William and Keir Starmer

Politics

8 h. ago Pope Francis funeral LIVE: Pontiff's coffin sealed as world leaders gather for historic service

World leaders including US President Donald Trump, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will be in attendance

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9 h. ago Shoppers 'ditch' travel plugs for £14 Amazon gadget that charges everything in 150 countries

In terms of connections, you can insert a full-sized plug into the front, plus two additional USB A ports and a USB C around the side

Economics

9 h. ago Warning to UK families over visiting four countries this summer

Brits heading to holiday hotspots around Europe this summer may face organised anti-tourism protests as soon as they arrive at airports with locals fuming at rising prices

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10 h. ago Quarter of a million people viewed Pope’s body over three days, says Vatican

The requiem mass will be attended by world leaders and dignitaries.

Economics

11 h. ago Doctors warn of second deadly viral outbreak as cases of Victorian

Whooping cough is making a comeback in the US. There have been 8,472 cases of the vaccine-preventable disease so far this year, more than double the number from the same period last year.

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11 h. ago Pope Francis funeral LIVE: Basilica closed to mourners as world leaders gather in Rome for historic service

World leaders including US President Donald Trump, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will be in attendance

Politics

13 h. ago Are weight loss drugs safe? Health experts issue warning over dangerous side effects of weight loss injections

Leading health professionals warn that these medications come with significant side effects 🚨

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13 h. ago Pollster predicts grim local elections for Starmer and Badenoch with Reform surge

The local elections, which will be the first big electoral test since last summer’s general election, will see the Tories lose around 500 seats, a leading pollster has predicted

Politics

13 h. ago 'Worrying' surge in Victorian disease resistant to antibiotics is 'ticking time bomb', expert warns

Cases of a Victorian-era lung disease continue to rise in England and experts warn its growing resistance to antibiotics is a "huge concern"

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13 h. ago Trump claims China's President Xi called HIM amid tariffs drama and makes odd comparison regarding their chat

President Donald Trump claimed that China's President Xi Jinping called him amid the countries' tariff drama - as China continued to dispute that trade talks are happening.

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13 h. ago I travelled the world solo for just £19 a day – and here is how you can backpack on a super low budget

365 days, £7k, 15 countries, and a lifetime of memories. Travel writer Lydia Swinscoe reveals how she backpacked around the globe on a seriously low budget — and how you can do it too

Economics

13 h. ago BDSM lawyer's fetishes shock courtroom as prosecutors warn 'this is just the tip of the iceberg'

A BDSM loving New York City lawyer's fetishes shock the court, but prosecutors warn that 'this is just the tip of the iceberg.'

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15 h. ago World leaders arriving for Pope’s funeral as 150,000 mourners pay respects

The coffin will be closed on Friday evening ahead of Saturday’s requiem mass.

Politics

15 h. ago O’Neill praises Pope’s commitment to peace as she confirms funeral attendance

The Sinn Fein vice president has cut short a family holiday to attend Pope Francis’s funeral in Rome.

Culture

15 h. ago Historian believes Dumfries and Galloway is home of world's oldest known football pitch

Ged O’Brien has uncovered evidence that suggests the beautiful game was played on farmland near Gatehouse more than 400 years ago.

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