1 hour ago US Senate seeks to add expanded compensation for nuclear radiation victims to tax bill

The U.S. Senate has added language to the major tax and budget policy bill that would restart and expand a compensation program for victims of nuclear radiation

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2 h. ago Donald Trump is losing control of American foreign policy | Christopher S Chivvis

After Israel’s attacks on Iran and Ukraine’s on Russia, it is time the administration finds discipline and focus to regain authority of its foreign policyIran and the US have stood at a crossroads in recent weeks. Down one path lay negotiations that, while difficult, promised benefits to the citizens of both countries. Down the other path, a protracted war that promised little more than destruction.Back in 2018, Donald Trump had blocked the diplomatic path by tearing up the existing nuclear agreement with Iran – the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. But since beginning his second term in January he has been surprisingly open to negotiations with Tehran. Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, seemed ready to go along. Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago CVS under investigation for sending text messages to customers lobbying against proposed bill

A Louisiana bill that died in the Senate would have prevented CVS from operating in the state as a pharmacy while also owning pharmacy benefit managers

Economics

2 h. ago Demonstrators set to gather for multiple protests in London on Saturday

A protest against proposals for a new Chinese embassy will take place at the same time as pro-Palestinian demonstrators gather in Westminster.

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3 h. ago Kylie Minogue is forced to CANCEL four concerts due to illness after completing the UK leg of her Tension Tour

The singer, 56, kicked off her highly anticipated tour in Perth , Australia, in February, making it her first tour since her 2019 Golden Tour and her biggest since 2011.

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6 h. ago Met Opera attendance dropped in spring as tourism fell, coinciding with immigration crackdown

Metropolitan Opera season attendance dropped slightly following the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown that coincided with a decrease in tourists to New York

Culture

6 h. ago Baby Loch Ness monster caught in depths after footage captures 'multiple sets of humps'

Nessie may have a child in tow after webcam footage shows a pair of humps breach the famous Loch with an onlooker saying 'there's a definite black shape that appears'

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8 h. ago Tories demand OBR steps in to scrutinise Rachel Reeves' spending plans amid alarm that her sums don't add up without tax hikes

Conservative MP Gareth Davies, the shadow financial secretary to the Treasury, called for the watchdog to assess Chancellor Rachel Reeves' proposals.

Economics

8 h. ago Kemi Badenoch calls for Windfall Tax on North Sea oil and gas to be scrapped as she tries to counter Reform surge in Scotland

Kemi Badenoch vowed to 'stand up' for the Scottish oil and gas industry - saying it might not exist in a few years unless the levy is removed.

Politics

9 h. ago Thousands to march on streets of Mallorca in overtourism protest this weekend

The organisation has called on ‘all of Mallorcan society’ to take to the streets once again, a year after its large-scale overtourism protest

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9 h. ago Poundland stores mapped 'as 100 could close' after budget chain sold for £1

There are over 800 Poundland shops around the UK, but that number could be slashed under the terms of a new deal proposed by its new owners

Economics

9 h. ago Private schools vow to continue fees VAT fight as High Court rejects challenge

Private schools and pupils challenged the government in court over its VAT fee policy

Events

10 h. ago Ministers 'on resignation watch' in Labour benefits revolt as desperate Starmer 'says disability claimants can keep payments for an extra three months'

The transitional arrangements for proposed curbs to handouts look set to be extended from four weeks.

Politics

10 h. ago Controversial plan to build new homes on greenbelt land near Airdrie kicked out by councillors

The massive Orchard Brae development, which proposed to build almost 1000 new homes on the Europark site, adjacent to Eurocentral, went before councillors on Thursday.

Society

11 h. ago Private schools LOSE High Court battle with government over VAT on fees but vow to appeal

Private schools and pupils challenged the government in court over its VAT fee policy

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11 h. ago Private schools lose High Court battle against Starmer’s VAT raid on fees

Around 11,000 pupils have already left private schooling since the policy came into force in January

Events

11 h. ago Fresh Alexander Volkanovski revelation could provide hint at UFC return date

The featherweight king had been linked with Yair Rodriguez but has revealed an issue with the proposed fight

Politics

12 h. ago Donald Trump to face protests against military parade across America

It follows days of protest in Los Angeles in response to immigration raids in the Californian city - and Trump's policy of mass deportations

Events

12 h. ago Private schools lose High Court battle against Starmer’s VAT raid

Around 11,000 pupils have already left private schooling since the policy came into force in January

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13 h. ago Private schools LOSE High Court battle with government over VAT on fees

Private schools and pupils challenged the government in court over its VAT fee policy

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