2 h. ago Strictly's Helen Skelton advice to Vicky Pattison after Tess Daly forced to apologise

Helen Skelton opens up about the chaos of parenting, her words of wisdom to Strictly star Vicky, why she adores getting outside and her fitting new fashion collab with Go Outdoors...

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2 h. ago Former Strictly star Helen Skelton advice to Vicky Pattison after Tess Daly forced to apologise

EXCLUSIVE: Helen Skelton opens up about the chaos of parenting, her words of wisdom to Strictly star Vicky, why she adores getting outside and her fitting new fashion collab with Go Outdoors...

Politics

9 h. ago I bitterly regretted having breast implants in my 40s. But when I had an operation to remove them, the surgeon did something so shocking I'm still traumatised by it, writes NADINE DORRIES

It was in 2013, over a decade after I'd got the implants, that I booked into hospital to have them removed. I was 56 years old, and I'd found a lump and endured troublesome investigations...

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12 h. ago Trump administration asks supreme court to allow deployment of national guard in Chicago area – US politics live

The move would escalate President Donald Trump’s conflict with Democratic governors over using the military on US soilThe US Senate failed on Thursday to re-open the government and to vote to fund the military during the federal government shutdown, ensuring that the standoff will stretch into next week.The Senate vote on a short-term Republican funding bill failed for the 10th time with just 51 votes. A second vote on Pentagon funding in the afternoon similarly failed in a floor vote, meaning the process to begin fully funding military operations also becomes a non-starter. After the votes, senators are expected to leave Washington for the weekend, almost guaranteeing the shutdown lasts until at least Monday. Continue reading...

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14 h. ago Trump says Nicolás Maduro offered concessions to head off US military pressure

Comments on Venezuela’s leader come after US president authorised CIA to launch covert operations in the country

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15 h. ago Trump and Zelensky laugh off calls to build tunnel linking Alaska to RUSSIA

Asked about the suggestion in his sit-down with the Ukrainian leader on Friday, Trump chuckled while Zelensky said bluntly: 'I'm not happy with this idea'

Politics

17 h. ago John Bolton pleads not guilty to charges of mishandling classified information – live

Former Trump adviser makes first court appearance over 18-count indictment handed down by federal grand jury in MarylandEx-Trump adviser John Bolton surrenders after indictmentThe US Senate failed on Thursday to re-open the government and to vote to fund the military during the federal government shutdown, ensuring that the standoff will stretch into next week.The Senate vote on a short-term Republican funding bill failed for the 10th time with just 51 votes. A second vote on Pentagon funding in the afternoon similarly failed in a floor vote, meaning the process to begin fully funding military operations also becomes a non-starter. After the votes, senators are expected to leave Washington for the weekend, almost guaranteeing the shutdown lasts until at least Monday. Continue reading...

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18 h. ago First rail operator to be renationalised apologises for disruption

Passengers on South Western Railway have suffered delays and cancellations on some of the country’s busiest routes.

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18 h. ago UK stock markets tumble and banks impacted amid concerns over US credit

Barclays, with its substantial US operations, saw its stock fall by over 6 per cent

Economics

19 h. ago London train station chaos as police incident closes lines to multiple destinations

A major police incident has sparked several cancellations and delays across multiple rail networks from within London as commuters face a hectic journey home this evening

Events

20 h. ago Train company issues warning to passengers over 'significant disruption' despite strikes being called off

CrossCountry - which runs services between Manchester and Birmingham and other major UK cities - are running a 'limited' service on Saturday

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20 h. ago John Bolton at court to surrender to authorities after being indicted – US politics live

Eighteen-count indictment of former Trump adviser handed down by federal grand jury in Maryland as US president calls ex-ally a ‘bad guy’Ex-Trump adviser John Bolton expected to surrender after indictmentThe US Senate failed on Thursday to re-open the government and to vote to fund the military during the federal government shutdown, ensuring that the standoff will stretch into next week.The Senate vote on a short-term Republican funding bill failed for the 10th time with just 51 votes. A second vote on Pentagon funding in the afternoon similarly failed in a floor vote, meaning the process to begin fully funding military operations also becomes a non-starter. After the votes, senators are expected to leave Washington for the weekend, almost guaranteeing the shutdown lasts until at least Monday. Continue reading...

Politics

21 h. ago The truth about magnesium – and how much you should be having

Magnesium is an essential metal the body needs to make and operate more than 300 different enzymes

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21 h. ago John Bolton expected to surrender to authorities on Friday after being indicted – US politics live

Eighteen-count indictment of former Trump adviser handed down by federal grand jury in Maryland as US president calls ex-ally a ‘bad guy’The US Senate failed on Thursday to re-open the government and to vote to fund the military during the federal government shutdown, ensuring that the standoff will stretch into next week.The Senate vote on a short-term Republican funding bill failed for the 10th time with just 51 votes. A second vote on Pentagon funding in the afternoon similarly failed in a floor vote, meaning the process to begin fully funding military operations also becomes a non-starter. After the votes, senators are expected to leave Washington for the weekend, almost guaranteeing the shutdown lasts until at least Monday. Continue reading...

Politics

21 h. ago London travel news LIVE: Major disruption between Heathrow and Paddington after person hit by train

Major disruption is expected until 3pm

Society

22 h. ago Mobility scooter users warned over 'ignored' DVLA rules that could see them fined

The number of people depending on mobility scooters to maintain their independence continues to grow, but many users may be operating vehicles that are unlawful on public roads

Events

22 h. ago 'Safety inspection' disrupts trains between Reading and London

'Safety inspection' disrupts trains between Reading and London  Reading Chronicle

Politics

22 h. ago Taiwanese airlines apologises after staff asks deceased flight attendant for sick leave paperwork

Protest in Taipie after Eva Air flight attendant died after falling sick during flight

Politics

22 h. ago Budget airline jet almost dives into the sea at 300mph, pulling up at the last moment less than 200ft from the surface, just after take

Eleven seconds after takeoff from Catania Airport, an Airbus A320 operated by Air Arabia lost altitude and fell through the air, falling to less than 200ft above the water.

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24 h. ago Brit issues 'toxic' cat bite warning after requiring six surgeries in nine days

A man is set to undergo his sixth operation at St Thomas' Hospital in London after a cat made its way into his home and bit him resulting in a serious infection

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