74 m. ago Brazil's Lula announces $5.5 billion in credits for exporters hit by US tariffs

The Brazilian government has unveiled a plan to support local exporters affected by U.S. tariffs

Economics

79 m. ago More than 140 people have reported crimes to Al Fayed investigation – Met Police

The revelation of the number of potential victims comes after Scotland Yard apologised for the distress suffered.

Events

1 hour ago Gavin Newsom praised for new online posting style: All Caps and mimicking Trump

California governor is taking on president over Republican gerrymandering efforts in Texas

Politics

2 h. ago Urgent 'avoid these places' warning issued as 'new Chinese pandemic' virus spreads

The Chinese Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a warning on a virus sweeping across China urging residents to be wary as the country braces for a potential pandemic

Events

3 h. ago Why do family holidays turn me into a sulky teenager again? | Nell Frizzell

It is August, so therefore I find myself in the midst of an intergenerational trip – and somehow unearthing a personality I thought I’d shed decades agoI am not one for aphorisms. I grew up with a water-stained copy of a dictionary of quotations by the toilet and, for the most part, by the toilet is where these things belong. But there is one saying by the American philosopher and yoga teacher Ram Dass that has always cheered me: “If you think you’re enlightened, go and spend a week with your family.”I have no idea if Ram Dass really said this. Just as I’m not sure if the Dalai Lama ever said: “Don’t let the behaviour of others destroy your inner peace.” Or whether Oscar Wilde believed the words he put into the mouth of Lord Illingworth in A Woman of No Importance: “Children begin by loving their parents; after a time they judge them; rarely, if ever, do they forgive them.” But as someone in the middle of a family holiday, I can certainly attest that any delusions about maturity, le...

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3 h. ago Conor McGregor learns exact date for potential UFC comeback fight

The Irishman has not fought since 2021, but is planning on a sensational return to the cage - with his potential comeback fight set to take place next year

Sport

3 h. ago Man left fighting for life after being stabbed by barber outside shop

Elijah Taylor, 30, caused life-threatening injuries to Jayden O'Keefe who suffered a collapsed lung and bleeding in his chest cavity

Politics

3 h. ago Trump defense official led thinktank that spread lies about Tren de Aragua

Under Joseph Humire, the thinktank tracked alleged crimes by the Venezuelan gang in the US. A non-profit found multiple false entriesA senior official appointed to the defense department led a thinktank that promoted fake news about the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua (TdA) gang, according to InSight Crime, a non-profit analyzing organized crime.Joseph Humire was appointed this summer to be the head of policy focusing on the western hemisphere within the office of the under secretary of defense for policy. He was previously the executive director of a conservative thinktank focused on global security. Humire’s appointment comes as the Trump administration is ramping up its aggressive strategy against organized crime in Latin America and the Venezuelan government, which it accuses of working with TdA. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Dundee University ‘fell well short’, says interim boss in response to report

Professor Nigel Seaton said there were ‘clear failings in financial monitoring, leadership, and governance’.

Politics

4 h. ago Zelensky tells Trump 'Putin is bluffing' and says he WON'T surrender territory... as US and Russia 'plan West Bank

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday warned Donald Trump that Putin was 'bluffing' about his desire to end the war.

Politics

4 h. ago Eberechi Eze advised NOT to join Arsenal by club icon as he points out glaring problem

One former Arsenal star has spoken about Eberechi Eze's potential move to Arsenal and has offered some words of advice to the Crystal Palace maverick

Sport

4 h. ago FEMA abruptly disbands youth advisory council, but students say their climate advocacy won't stop

Ashton Dolce joined the Youth Preparedness Council at the nation's disaster relief agency to advocate for issues such as protection from extreme heat

Society

4 h. ago Scottish Water boss handed £50k pay boost as bills soar for customers

The corporation's annual report showed that chief executive Alex Plant had his salary increased to £295,000 between 2024 and 2025.

Economics

4 h. ago Claire's on brink of administration leaving 300 UK stores at risk

The high street retailer is on the brink of collapsing into administration

Events

4 h. ago Tory police chief faces backlash over telling public to stop shoplifters

Thames Valley commissioner’s remarks called ‘irresponsible’ by MP after he branded people who do not do anything in face of thieves as ‘part of the problem’ amid record high levels of shoplifting

Events

5 h. ago UK holidaymakers warned of hefty £1,000 fine for collecting certain souvenirs

Experts advise against taking home a pebble, seashell, or even a handful of sand from a UK beach.

Events

5 h. ago Fears over plan for police station with no cells to lock up criminals

'It is understandable why so many people feel that justice has left town.'

Events

5 h. ago Wealth managers fear for future of UK’s ‘generous’ inheritance tax loopholes

Advisers raise concern that chancellor could tighten rules exempting some assets from death duties

Economics

5 h. ago Claire’s on brink of collapse with thousands of jobs at risk

The fashion giant’s hundreds of stores across the UK and Ireland are set to be put into administration

Society

5 h. ago New Gaelic plan to launch in Falkirk as numbers using the language grow

Despite the big rise in learners, a public consultation found that many branded support for Gaelic 'a waste of money'

Politics