63 h. ago Luigi Mangione heads to court as he fights to block death penalty, murder charge and key evidence

Luigi Mangione is due in federal court for a pivotal hearing in his fight to bar the government from seeking the death penalty against him in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson

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6 d. ago Venezuelan government seeks to show it is operating free from US control

Venezuelan leaders are asserting the country's independence after the U.S. captured President Nicolás Maduro

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6 d. ago Tim Walz says he won’t seek third term as Minnesota governor amid fraud controversy – and Amy Klobuchar could step in

Amid speculation that he would not stand again, the 61-year-old Democrat said on Monday ‘that I can’t give a political campaign my all’

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6 d. ago Tim Walz announces he will not seek third term as Minnesota governor amid fraud controversy

The 61-year-old Democrat said on Monday ‘that I can’t give a political campaign my all’

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6 d. ago Some parking restriction lines have no power and you can't be fined

Neither the police nor local authorities will take action if you park on this roadside line

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6 d. ago The common parking restriction you can ignore without risking a fine

Drivers are allowed to park even though there is a warning line at the side of the road

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7 d. ago Starmer says closer ties with EU single market preferable to a customs union

Prime minister gives clearest sign yet that government is seeking to further deepen Britain’s links with BrusselsCloser ties with the EU single market are preferable to a customs union, Keir Starmer has said, in his clearest sign yet that the government is seeking to further deepen links with Brussels.The prime minister said the UK should consider “even closer alignment” with the single market. “If it’s in our national interest then we should consider that, we should go that far,” he told the BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago ‘We will not be anyone’s colony’: Caracas government seeks to reassert control

Maduro regime maintains grip on streets of capital after US raid

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8 d. ago Nicolás Maduro: from bus driver to Chávez successor to US detainee

As Maduro faces trial in New York on alleged involvement in narco-terrorism, how will Venezuelans judge their president?US strikes on Venezuela – live updatesNicolás Maduro, a former bus driver and union activist, rose from humble origins to rule Venezuela for 13 years and eight months before being unceremoniously ousted on Saturday by US special forces who seized the 63-year-old leader and flew him out of the country.For years Maduro had accused the US government of seeking to undermine the supposed socialist revolution that his late mentor and predecessor, Hugo Chávez, ushered in in 1999. Now in the custody of US authorities, he will face indictment on narcotics charges and a potentially long prison sentence. Continue reading...

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1 week ago New council houses to be built for asylum seekers in push to end use of hotels

Around 200 local authorities are interested in a Government scheme funding the building of new council houses for asylum seekers.

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1 week ago Major protests break out across Iran as government seeks rare dialogue with demonstrators

Iran’s regime faces mounting pressure from below as Trump and Netanyahu weigh fresh strikes

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2 w. ago UK Government wants rail devolution in English regions but not for Wales

The UK Government is seeking bids from mayoral strategic authorities in England to take control of rail in their areas

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2 w. ago Dad smuggled into UK in lorry slams Government's asylum seeker plans and blasts Farage

Sabir Zazai OBE, has made a life for himself in Scotland after going through the asylum seeker system in 1999 - has begged for refugees to be treated with dignity in communities.

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3 w. ago Trump does presidency via Truth Social – what are Americans missing out on?

Since just 3% of Americans use platform Trump owns, public may be unaware of his mental state and performanceWhen Donald Trump has something to say, he takes to Truth Social.Trump has used the platform to announce policies on everything from the economy to travel bans, making declarations that are key for Americans seeking information about his government. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Government seeks to impose sweeping restrictions on parking spaces 'to promote sustainable transport'

Documents seen by the Daily Mail show that the Prime Minister is mulling over the plans, which will see councils be required to impose a limit on the number of spaces on new housing developments.

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3 w. ago Trump continues to dangle $2,000 checks for Americans as tariff rebates

Future of $2,000 tariff rebate checks likely lies with the Supreme Court which will soon decide if the president can impose sweeping tariffs

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3 w. ago Flats in Welsh resort town to be used to house asylum seekers

The local council has confirmed residential flats will be refurbished to house asylum seekers under a UK Government scheme

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4 w. ago Gavin Newsom pushes back on Trump AI executive order preempting state laws

California governor says order pushes ‘grift and corruption’ instead of innovation just hours after president’s dictumThe ink was barely dry on Donald Trump’s artificial intelligence executive order when Gavin Newsom came out swinging. Just hours after the order went public Thursday evening, the California governor issued a statement saying the presidential dictum, which seeks to block states from regulating AI of their own accord, advances “grift and corruption” instead of innovation.“President Trump and David Sacks aren’t making policy – they’re running a con,” Newsom said, referencing Trump’s AI adviser and crypto “czar”. “Every day, they push the limits to see how far they can take it.” Continue reading...

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last month A Chinese whistleblower now living in the US is being hunted by Beijing with help from US tech

Retired Chinese official Li Chuanliang fled to the U.S. seeking asylum, fearing persecution from the Chinese government

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