2 h. ago The Energy Department identifies thousands of nonessential positions at risk of DOGE cuts

The Energy Department has identified thousands of federal workers it deems "nonessential" and would not be protected if there is a large-scale reduction in force

Events

2 h. ago Thousands of gardeners praise 'comfy' storage bench that 'holds a lot'

This bench can comfortably seat two adults and there is a lockable option too if you want an extra layer of security.

Politics

3 h. ago Alan Shearer issues Liam Delap Man United transfer verdict amid Man City advantage

Ipswich Town has enjoyed a season in the Premier League, and other clubs have become alert to his situation should Kieran McKenna's side go down

Politics

4 h. ago Dog finds gran's missing dentures before she does and the pictures are hilarious

The Samoyed dog named 007 shot the stunned gran a large grinning smile with a full set of teeth – as the elderly gran was relieved to have finally located her missing dentures

Events

4 h. ago DWP rule change will see thousands more eligible for £333 monthly benefit from Monday

The earnings limit for Carer's Allowance is going up from next week, meaning thousands of people will be better off

Economics

4 h. ago Prince William hires Princess Diana's divorce lawyers in 'palace shock'

Prince William has reportedly instructed the law firm chosen by Princess Diana to handle her divorce from the then Prince Charles to act for him and his family when they need legal representation

Politics

4 h. ago Cardiff pays for thousands of new new recycling bags as scheme faces criticism

Cardiff Council's new recycling scheme has seen the quality of recyclable material improve, but it has also proved unpopular among some residents

Politics

5 h. ago 'My neighbour won't stop using my driveway – I think she's taking advantage'

A woman has taken to social media to ask for advice after her neighbour continued to use her driveway as a parking space, long after their agreement was supposed to have ended

Politics

5 h. ago Thugs bundled elderly, blindfolded man into Audi in horrifying 'revenge' kidnapping

Azizur Rahman and Shohad Miah were convicted after trial

Events

5 h. ago Mike Tindall gives firm answer about possibility of becoming a prince in Royal Family

Zara Tindall's husband has given his clearest indication yet to the possibility of one day becoming a prince if the opportunity was ever given to him

Politics

6 h. ago Millions of UK workers see thousands slashed from pension pots in Trump's tariff turmoil

Market mayhem continues with another £2trillion wiped off shares as experts warn it's 'not a good time' for UK workers whose pension pots have been hammered

Economics

6 h. ago HMRC demands £75 per week from 'worried' elderly people on DWP state pension

A pensioner who worked 32 years before being medically retired from the Royal Mail in 2015 was perplexed by the HMRC deciding to increase repayments from £4 to £147 every fortnight

Economics

7 h. ago Ukrainians who fled war fear deportation under Trump: ‘I am young, I want to live’

Trump’s moves have pushed hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians into a state of insecurity after they were welcomed to a safe havenNot long after Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, Danyil packed everything he could in a bag and traveled 15 hours by bus from the Zakarpattia region in western Ukraine to the Czech Republic.He fled the war at 17, just as the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, forbade men between the ages of 18 and 60 from leaving the country. Now aged 20, he watches from the US as the war drags on. In December, Zelenskyy said 43,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed and another 370,000 have been wounded in the war. Continue reading...

Politics

7 h. ago In Pictures: Hats off to racegoers as thousands attend Ladies Day at Aintree

Revellers at day two of the Grand National Festival donned big sunglasses and even bigger hats.

Events

8 h. ago Lando Norris risks handing Oscar Piastri F1 title advantage with crucial mistake

McLaren look likely to build up a strong advantage in the early months of this Formula 1 season, leaving drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri poised for a title duel

Events

8 h. ago Killer stabbed neighbour to death then used bank card for spending spree

John Farquhar later used Garry Thomson's bank card to buy alcohol.

Events

8 h. ago Myanmar appeal raises £7.5 million on day one with donations from King and Queen

The DEC has issued an urgent appeal for funds to help the thousands injured and displaced.

Economics

8 h. ago Aintree Ladies Day glam arrives as Daily Star takes a peek at best and worst dressed

Thousands are heading to the UK's biggest racecourse to celebrate Ladies Day during the famous Aintree Festival, with huge hats and glamorous frocks at the forefront of the big day

Events

9 h. ago The first UK victim of Trump's Tariff: Firm lost £350,000 order from US customer at last minute because of new levy

A businessman has lost a £350,000 deal with a US customer following President Trump's decision to hit the UK with tariffs on exports.

Economics

9 h. ago Aintree Ladies Day wild moments as streaking and brawling women bring off

Aintree festival has kicked off in style, with thousands being welcomed for the famous Ladies Day – which has provided both on and off course entertainment in previous years

Events