63 m. ago Judge sides with Harvard and orders Trump to reverse billions in funding cuts – US politics live

Federal judge in Boston orders reversal of administration’s cuts to more than $2.6bn in funding research grantsAs part of the Trump administration’s campaign of mass deportations, the defense department will soon have hundreds of military judges work on immigration cases, the Associated Press reports:The US defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, has approved sending up to 600 military lawyers to the federal justice department to serve as temporary immigration judges, according to a memo reviewed by the Associated Press. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago He stopped on the way home from his wife’s cancer appointment to pick up a $5 scratcher. Then he hit the jackpot

The Carrollton, Ohio, man stopped at a gas station in Malvern on his way home from taking his wife to cancer treatment appointments

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2 h. ago Bovine TB outbreak must be treated with the same urgency as Covid, scientists say

The disease is back in the spotlight after TV presenter Jeremy Clarkson reported cases on his farm in Oxfordshire

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2 h. ago King Charles gives health update while supporting cancer patient during hospital visit

Still receiving treatment himself, the King toured the hospital's new enclosed winter garden and spoke with patients and staff.

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2 h. ago US military to continue targeting vessels belonging to alleged Venezuelan drug cartels, Rubio warns – live

Arguing that previous interdiction efforts in Latin America have not worked, Rubio says, ‘What will stop them is when you blow them up, when you get rid of them’As part of the Trump administration’s campaign of mass deportations, the defense department will soon have hundreds of military judges work on immigration cases, the Associated Press reports:The US defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, has approved sending up to 600 military lawyers to the federal justice department to serve as temporary immigration judges, according to a memo reviewed by the Associated Press. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago PETER HITCHENS: ID cards are a state power grab that won't do anything to stop illegal immigration. And I speak as one who has heard the dreaded words: Show me your papers

The most dangerous thing about being British is that most of us just don't know how lucky we are, writes Peter Hitchens.

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4 h. ago Pete Hegseth says more Venezuelan narco traffickers will 'face the same fate' after U.S. strike on drug boat killed 11

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday that additional Venezuelan narco traffickers would 'face the same fate' as the 11 Tren de Aragua members who were killed in a U.S. military strike.

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5 h. ago Democrats blast state department for lack of ‘basic oversight’ of controversial Gaza food organization

Letter by senior Democrats asks state department to reveal details behind financing of Gaza Humanitarian FoundationSenior Democratic senators have called on the US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, and the US ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, to reveal details behind the financing and oversight of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) amid concerns over rising death tolls near aid sites, the group’s apparent coordination with the Israeli army and its reported use of private military contractors linked to intelligence operations.The letter, co-signed by senators Elizabeth Warren, Chris Van Hollen and Peter Welch, accuses the state department of an “inability to answer basic questions about GHF in a timely manner” and said that the department’s “overriding of internal protocol and staff warnings is particularly concerning given it is unlikely to be able to conduct basic oversight of the funds it provided to GHF”. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Dramatic twist in Prince Harry's visa case as new records are unearthed that could suggest some VERY special treatment

An immigration expert tells the Daily Mail it could point to the Duke having a very special type of visa.

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6 h. ago I found empty bags of cocaine in our daughter's bed, says wife of Olympic champion Ryan Lochte as he reveals nightmare struggle with drugs

Kayla Rae Reid filed a motion to amend her initial petition for divorce and made a series of shocking accusations against the six-time Olympic gold medalist.

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6 h. ago How to get rid of unsightly dark spots: A top dermatologist reveals the fail

We all notice changes to our skin over time: whether it's freckles that grow darker or mysterious dark spots that refuse to fade despite months of using expensive creams.

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6 h. ago Princess Andre tells trolls to stop 'negativity' about her family after Katie and Peter feud

Princess Andre has shared a scathing statement with trolls who have been sending her 'negativity' about her family, amid Katie Price and Peter Andre's feud

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6 h. ago US Democrats warn that controversial Gaza food organisation may be cover for intelligence operations

Letter by senior Democrats asks state department to reveal details behind financing of Gaza Humanitarian FoundationSenior Democratic senators have called on secretary of state, Marco Rubio, and US ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, to reveal details behind the financing and oversight of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation as concerns grow that the organization is acting as a front for intelligence and political operations.The letter, co-signed by Senators Elizabeth Warren, Chris Van Hollen and Peter Welch, accuses the state department of an “inability to answer basic questions about GHF in a timely manner” and said that the department’s “overriding of internal protocol and staff warnings is particularly concerning given it is unlikely to be able to conduct basic oversight of the funds it provided to GHF”. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Peter Andre in massive career boost as pals say it's the 'icing on the cake'

Peter Andre's role in new TV series The Sunshine Murders will be seen by American audiences, as well as those in the UK, as the star talked of his joy at landing the part

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7 h. ago Only two more Republicans needed to force vote on Epstein files release, bill co

Bipartisan House group is trying to force vote on legislation despite objections from Donald Trump and Mike JohnsonTrump can’t use Alien Enemies Act, court rulesAs part of the Trump administration’s campaign of mass deportations, the defense department will soon have hundreds of military judges work on immigration cases, the Associated Press reports:The US defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, has approved sending up to 600 military lawyers to the federal justice department to serve as temporary immigration judges, according to a memo reviewed by the Associated Press. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Wednesday season 2 explains Slurp's real identity and it changes everything

Wednesday season two saw Pugsley Addams get his own pet zombie which he nicknamed Slurp

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7 h. ago New £30m Sir Bobby Robson Institute a 'gamechanger' for cancer patients

Plans for the centre dedicated to Sir Bobby Robson were unveiled today - the facility will also carry out vital trials testing new treatments.

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7 h. ago Cat expert explains brutal reason your pet ignores you when you call their name

Cat owners will know too well the pain of calling their pet's name, only to be ignored. And it turns out this is more common than you might think

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8 h. ago Epstein survivor describes abuse as lawmakers push for release of case files – live

Rally comes as bipartisan House group attempt to force vote on legislation to release Epstein files despite objections from Donald Trump and Mike JohnsonTrump can’t use Alien Enemies Act, court rulesAs part of the Trump administration’s campaign of mass deportations, the defense department will soon have hundreds of military judges work on immigration cases, the Associated Press reports:The US defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, has approved sending up to 600 military lawyers to the federal justice department to serve as temporary immigration judges, according to a memo reviewed by the Associated Press. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Grandad, 89, dies as moisturiser on his skin catches fire from spark on gas heater

Warnings have been issued after an 89-year-old grandfather spontaneously combusted at his Doncaster home due to a moisturising cream he had been using to treat a skin condition

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