97 m. ago Pressure grows on ‘reckless’ Hegseth as twin scandals engulf Pentagon chief

Defense secretary defiant but allegations of war crimes and blistering watchdog report increase calls for him to goPete Hegseth is facing the most serious crisis of his tenure as defense secretary, engulfed by allegations of war crimes in the Caribbean and a blistering inspector general report accusing him of mishandling classified military intelligence. Yet despite the long list of trouble and as lawmakers from both parties call for his resignation, Hegseth shows no signs of stepping down and still holds Donald Trump’s support.The twin crises have engulfed the former Fox News personality in separate but overlapping allegations that lawmakers, policy experts and former officials say reveal a pattern of dangerous recklessness at the helm of the Pentagon. Democratic legislators have reignited calls for his ouster after revelations that survivors clinging to wreckage from a September boat strike were deliberately killed in a “double-tap” attack, while a defense department investigation...

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25 h. ago 'I had blood all over my gums': As snus use soars, the shocking side

They may be super fit, health-conscious athletes put on strict diets. But professional footballers have developed a penchant for a new class of nicotine product - called snus.

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53 h. ago Six garden projects to make you extra money in time for Christmas

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4 d. ago The ozone layer is healing! Hole over Antarctica is at its smallest in 5 YEARS

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4 d. ago Experts reveal why you need to pay attention to the ‘Great Wealth Transfer’

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9 d. ago How to beat Rachel Reeves' brutal mansion tax: Our experts reveal the nine simple measures that can save you a huge bill

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It's a deafening sound that blights an estimated 40 per cent of adults in the UK - and their long-suffering partners. But there are steps you can take to reduce the risk.

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