9 h. ago Donald Trump says he is ‘not joking’ over possible third term – US politics live

President tells NBC ‘there are methods’ in securing a third term despite constitutional barriersGood morning, and welcome to our US politics blog amid news that Donald Trump is “not joking” about a possible third term.The comments on Sunday are the clearest indication yet he is considering ways to breach a constitutional barrier against continuing to lead the country after his second term ends at the beginning of 2029.“There are methods which you could do it,” Trump said in a telephone interview with NBC News from Mar-a-Lago. And he told host Kristen Welker: “I am not joking.” He elaborated later to reporters on Air Force One from Florida to Washington that “I have had more people ask me to have a third term, which in a way is a fourth term because the other election, the 2020 election, was totally rigged.” Trump lost that election to Joe Biden. Still, Trump added: “I don’t want to talk about a third term now because no matter how you look at it, we’ve got a long time to go.”Donald ...

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11 h. ago Trump says TikTok sale deal will be in place before Saturday deadline

The video app has until April 5 to find a buyer for its US business or face a ban.

Economics

13 h. ago Trump accuses Zelensky of trying to back out of Ukraine minerals deal: 'If he does that, he's got problems'

‘He’s trying to back out of the rare earth deal,’ Trump told reporters on Air Force One. ‘If he does that, he’s got some problems. Big, big problems’

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38 h. ago United flight collides with a kite in latest incident at Reagan National Airport

A United Airlines flight collided with a kite as it tried to land at Reagan National Airport in the latest of the airport's incidents.

Transport

53 h. ago Delta plane has near miss with Air Force jet at same D.C. airport where 67 died in midair collision

The FAA is currently investigating the incident

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54 h. ago Plane with 131 passengers and jet forced to divert to prevent possible crash at major US airport

The incident at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport comes after 67 people were killed in the airspace just two months ago

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54 h. ago Close call between Delta plane and military craft at Reagan National airport

Both flights received corrective instructions to avoid possible collision two months after crash killed 67 at same airportA passenger flight preparing to take off near Washington DC and an incoming US military jet received instructions to divert and prevent a possible collision on Friday, officials said.The close call at Ronald Reagan Washington National airport came about two months after a passenger jet and US army helicopter collided near the airport, killing all 67 people onboard both aircraft. The earlier crash – on 29 January – prompted federal investigators to recommend a ban on some helicopter flights in that area. Continue reading...

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60 h. ago Delta flight has near miss with Air Force jet after takeoff in close call at Reagan National Airport

The Delta flight, with 137 people on board, had just departed for Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota , when it received notification of a nearby aircraft.

Transport

3 d. ago Another federal judge blocks Trump policy banning transgender troops in the military

A U.S. judge in Washington state has blocked enforcement of President Donald Trump’s order banning transgender people from serving in the military

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4 d. ago BBC Breakfast host forced to take action as Netflix Adolescence star shares wardrobe malfunction live on air

BBC Breakfast host Charlie Stayt was left red-faced as he was forced to halt an interview after a wardrobe malfunction live on air - with his co-host joking 'anything can happen'.

Society

4 d. ago BBC Breakfast host pauses show as Adolescence star suffers live blunder

BBC Breakfast hosts Charlie Stayt and Nina Warhurst were forced to address a live on-air blunder after a wardrobe malfunction suffered by one of their guests

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5 d. ago This Morning taken off air as Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard announce ITV schedule change

This Morning was forced to come off air sooner than expected on Wednesday as Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard announced that the show would be cut short due to a change in the ITV schedule.

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5 d. ago Shocking moment drunk RAF engineers break and steal Paddington Bear statue

Judge called two Royal Air Force engineers responsible ‘the antithesis of everything Paddington stands for’

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6 d. ago Loose Women forced off air as ITV show faces major scheduling shake

ITV is making changes to its Wednesday daytime schedule, impacting two popular shows. Loose Women and This Morning were both taken off air to make way for The Chancellor’s Statement.

Culture

6 d. ago Second World War veteran known as ‘the Poppy Man’ made an MBE

George Kelly, 101, was honoured in recognition of more than 40 years of voluntary service to the Royal British Legion.

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6 d. ago Royal Air Force engineers shamed by judge over theft of Paddington Bear statue

Two British service members have admitted they broke and stole half of a statue of Paddington Bear

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6 d. ago Five killed by Israeli shelling in southern Syria, officials say; US appears to confirm fresh Yemen strikes – Middle East crisis live

Israel shells province of Darra amid warning of escalation in region; US attacks Houthis in a bid to regain control of international shipping lanesIn a statement regarding the airstrike on Syria, the Israeli military said:IDF (army) troops identified several terrorists who opened fire toward them in southern Syria. The troops returned fire in response and the IAF (air force) struck the terrorists. Hits were identified. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Kay Burley's real reason for being forced off air at Sky News before exit revealed

Kay Burley was forced to miss a broadcast of Sky News Breakfast in January after suffering a severe allergic reaction - and later shared a shocking selfie to reveal the reason behind her absence

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7 d. ago Kay Burley reveals unexpected reason she was forced off air from Sky News

Sky News presenter Kay Burley was noticeably absent from her presenting duties after being struck down with a severe allergic reaction that left her with a puffy face

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7 d. ago Heathrow Airport had enough power to avoid shutdown after fire, Britain’s National Grid says

Heathrow Airport had enough power to avoid shutdown after fire, Britain’s National Grid says  CNBC

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