59 m. ago UN human rights chief ‘deeply worried by fundamental shift’ in US

Volker Türk alarmed at growing power of ‘unelected tech oligarchs’ and warns gender equality is being rolled backThe UN human rights chief has warned of a “fundamental shift” in the US and sounded the alarm over the growing power of “unelected tech oligarchs”, in a stinging rebuke of Washington just weeks into Donald Trump’s presidency.Volker Türk said there had been bipartisan support for human rights in the US for decades but said he was “now deeply worried by the fundamental shift in direction that is taking place domestically and internationally”. Continue reading...

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60 m. ago Gary Lineker agrees with Wayne Rooney over major Sir Alex Ferguson criticism

Manchester United's season hit a fresh low on Sunday when they were dumped out of the FA Cup by Fulham, with Gary Lineker blaming Sir Alex Ferguson for their struggles

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1 hour ago Astronomical Cheltenham Festival accommodation prices revealed as punters pay a staggering 200 per cent more for digs

Thousands flock to the Cotswolds every year for one of the biggest events on the British sporting calendar

Economics

2 h. ago People may still boost state pension even after deadline passes in April

A form to request a call back to pay voluntary national insurance contributions has been placed on gov.uk for people struggling to get through.

Events

2 h. ago Brit tourist, 63 'knocked out by club bouncer in one punch' and left bleeding out on curb

Footage a British tourist apparently being knocked out by a single punch thrown by an on-duty security guard has surfaced – the altercation happened near a nightclub in Thailand

Society

2 h. ago Lando Norris leaves F1 legend 'absolutely' convinced as Max Verstappen question answered

Max Verstappen held off Lando Norris to win a fourth consecutive Formula 1 drivers' title in 2025, but the McLaren man enters the new season as favourite over his Red Bull rival

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2 h. ago Depraved couple jailed for sex with dog in worst case judge has ever seen

Graham Marshall made Paige Reaney engaged in a range of sex acts with their pet pug

Events

2 h. ago Two people face Kenyan court in Scottish businessman murder inquiry

The court ruled the pair can be held for 21 days for further police investigations in relation to the death of Campbell Scott.

Events

3 h. ago BRIT Awards stars including Paloma Faith, Lola Young and McFly's Danny Jones back Make It Fair campaign against government's AI proposals

Some of the biggest names in British music united at the Brit Awards this weekend to back a campaign to stop AI plundering the UK's creative genius.

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3 h. ago Netflix dating series to binge watch ahead of Temptation Island's premiere

Netflix's Temptation Island is set to be the next big thing in the world of reality TV as four couples put their relationships to the ultimate test - here's three shows to watch in preparation

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3 h. ago Man Utd told to sign struggling Premier League star to replace 'useless' Andre Onana

Manchester United are being urged to make a move for Leicester City goalkeeper Mads Hermansen with Andre Onana struggling to win over his critics at Old Trafford

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3 h. ago ‘The basis of eugenics’: Elon Musk and the menacing return of the R

The slur is rooted in the dehumanization of people with intellectual disabilities. Its resurgence threatens the fragile progress we’ve madeI got into my one and only physical fight when I was in seventh grade. It was right after school let out, the other boy was called Nathan, and moments before I launched at him, he knocked the books out of my brother Casey’s hands and called him “retarded”. More than 20 years after that scuffle, I still wonder how often Casey, a now 35-year-old autistic man, is called that word. Given the current political landscape, I’m certain he’s going to start hearing it more often.The R-word is in a new era of prominence in rightwing, chronically online circles – especially on 4chan and X. A favorite of those who currently hold power or stand to gain power under Donald Trump’s second administration, the slur is being used with gleeful relish to belittle and mock ideological enemies. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago 'Grotesque' couple had sex with pet pug in 'worst case' judge has ever seen

Graham Marshall, 39, and Paige Reaney, 33 were sentenced for subjecting their pet pug, Charlie to bestiality in a case described by a judge as 'comprehensively gross'

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3 h. ago Three dating shows to watch on Netflix to prepare for Temptation Island

Netflix's latest reality show Temptation Island is set to premiere on the streaming platform imminently, with four couples trying to save their relationships

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3 h. ago Legal bid to reverse Winter Fuel Payment cuts for all pensioners due to be heard next week

Two days in March have been set aside for the case brought by a Coatbridge couple to be heard.

Economics

3 h. ago Households struggling with energy costs can get free £147 payment from DWP scheme

The help is from the government's Household Support Fund scheme which gives local councils pots of cash, which they then use to provide support to those struggling with the cost of living

Economics

3 h. ago British cinematographer says it is ‘overwhelming’ winning first Oscar

Crawley, who grew up in Wales, took home the gong for best cinematography on The Brutalist, which also scooped best actor for star Adrien Brody.

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4 h. ago John Higgins given bleak Grand Prix outlook as Wizard of Wishaw warned he could struggle to back up World Open win

The Scots snooker ace was back to his best as he secured a first ranking title in four years during the event in China

Events

4 h. ago Russia brutally mocks size of British Army as West 'crumbles like house of cards'

A Russian MP and a news anchor were on air mocking the British Army. Vyacheslav Nikonov and Dmitry Kiselev's comments came after Kier Starmer announced plans for a "coalition of the willing"

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4 h. ago British expats urged to ditch Majorca and Benidorm for 3 countries 'easier' to move to

Spain is one of the UK's favourite holiday destinations for a reason - but with anti-tourism movements in Majorca and Benidorm, Brits are considering other options

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