29 m. ago Tories suggest benefits should be slashed for those with 'anxiety' in order to boost defence spending

Ex-defence minister James Cartlidge, now shadow defence secretary, said there was a need for Britain to become 'more resilient' and invest greater sums in 'hard power'.

Politics

49 m. ago Inside chilling vegan 'cult' linked to murders from fake death to rent feud

A small cult-like group of highly-educated, vegan computer experts in America, known as the Zizians, are currently under FBI investigation following a string of murders

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96 m. ago Starmer warns against Ukraine peace talks without Kyiv ahead of Trump meeting

The Prime Minister said first-hand experience of visiting Ukraine had made him ‘more determined’ to ‘stand up’ for the country.

Events

96 m. ago Starmer backs Trump’s calls for Nato allies to boost defence spending in stirring speech ahead of US visit

Ahead of a meeting with the US president, Sir Keir Starmer said the UK and Europe ‘have to do more for our defence and security’

Politics

1 hour ago Trump compared to mobster Tony Soprano by former envoy to Panama

John Feeley launches stinging critique of US president’s bully-boy approach to Latin AmericaThe former US ambassador to Panama has launched a stinging critique of Donald Trump’s approach towards Latin America, comparing his conduct to that of the ruthless and egotistical fictional mob boss Tony Soprano.In the first month of his presidency, the US president has shocked some observers with his aggressive focus on a region many expected him to largely ignore. Early steps have included threatening to “take back” the Panama Canal, accusing Mexico’s government of being in cahoots with narco-traffickers, sending an envoy to meet the Venezuelan dictator, Nicolás Maduro, and clashing with Colombia’s president, Gustavo Petro, over deportation flights. Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago Trump was ‘right’ to approach Putin over Ukraine, UK minister insists

The education secretary has defended Donald Trump’s decision to phone Vladimir Putin but said ‘there can be no settlement’ without Ukraine

Politics

2 h. ago Alex Salmond's 'revelatory' memoirs to be completed by former aide and ready to publish this year

Alba Party general secretary Chris McEleny intends to finish the book that he and the former first minister were working on.

Politics

2 h. ago Cyriel Dessers meets Rangers question about Clement head on and bares all on who is really being let down

Striker admits the sight of punters flocking out of Ibrox long before the final whistle of Saturday's defeat to St Mirren hurt.

Politics

4 h. ago Spending 2.5% of GDP on defence ‘ambitious,’ Cabinet minister says

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson sought to manage expectations ahead of Sir Keir Starmer’s visit to the US.

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4 h. ago Education Secretary says Birbalsingh’s account of meeting ‘not as it was’

Bridget Phillipson met Katharine Birbalsingh, who has been commonly described as Britain’s strictest headteacher, earlier this month.

Politics

7 h. ago Meet the 'spornosexuals': Male body trend is back for 2025 and it has an extreme new twist

Celebrities across the US and UK have been channelling 'spornosexuality'- including Stormzy, Tom Holland and Jeremy Allen White.

Politics

7 h. ago Warning over fake online 'shops' that will drain your bank account

MoneyMagpie Editor and financial expert Vicky Parry shares tips on getting your money back when you’ve been the victim of an online scam

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10 h. ago Council chiefs making fire and rehire threats should be sacked, union suggests

GMB Scotland secretary Louise Gilmour has spoken out after two local authorities allegedly made threat in pay negotiations.

Events

10 h. ago BBC TV Licence fee is free for pensioners born in exact years on one condition

Brits born before a certain cut-off could be eligible for a fully subsidised BBC TV Licence fee, if they also meet certain financial criteria, saving them £174.50 ahead of the April price hike

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12 h. ago HBO The White Lotus series three full cast list as Harry Potter, Ghostbusters and Sex Education stars appear

Where have you see the cast of The White Lotus series three before?

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13 h. ago Home Secretary to meet US border tsar dubbed Ice Barbie over crackdown on migrants

Yvette Cooper is planning a meeting with Kristi Noem (pictured), the Secretary of Homeland Security, who has described the US border with Mexico as a 'war zone'.

Society

13 h. ago Starmer pledges ‘ironclad support for Ukraine’ while Trump claims deal ‘close’

Sir Keir Starmer will meet Donald Trump in Washington later this week.

Politics

13 h. ago Governors reveal what it was REALLY like inside room when Trump clashed with Maine's Democratic leader

At a White House meeting, Maine Governor Janet Mills clashed with President Trump over his executive order on transgender athletes, defiantly telling him, 'See you in court.'

Politics

13 h. ago Britain will 'turn the screws' on Putin with new sanctions on Russia, No10 assures Zelensky as Trump demands return on Ukraine aid money

Sir Keir Starmer is set to fly out for meeting with Donald Trump, while Washington and Kyiv haggle over demands President Zelensky hand over mineral reserves for US military support.

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14 h. ago SARAH VINE: How on earth can we trust the BBC after this shocking piece of propaganda?

The BBC's documentary about the lives of children living in the conflict zone was trumpeted as an honest account. But its been pulled after it was revealed its narrator is the son of a Hamas minister.

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