55 m. ago Fears new Labour property tax will hit the hardest workers, as Rachel Reeves's minister refuses to rule out controversial new levy to replace stamp duty

Labour vowed before the last election that it would 'not increase taxes on working people', ruling out rises in National Insurance, income tax or VAT.

Politics

57 m. ago Palestine and Israel beauty queens to compete in Miss Universe pageant for first time since Hamas invasion

Nadeen Ayoub, 27, will be the competition's first Miss Palestine - a title she gained in 2022 and has promised to carry 'the voice of a people who refuse to be silenced' into the contest.

Politics

2 h. ago DHS Secretary says entire southern border wall to be painted black to stop people from climbing it

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says the entire southern border wall with Mexico is being painted black to deter illegal immigration

Politics

3 h. ago What time is Jack Draper playing today? How to watch US Open mixed doubles

Draper and partner Jessica Pegula beat people’s favourites in first round of revamped tournament at Flushing Meadows

Events

3 h. ago Diabetes patients could be offered weight loss jabs sooner in major shake

The changes will impact millions of people with type 2 diabetes in England in the biggest shake-up of care in a decade

Science

3 h. ago Immigrants seeking lawful work and citizenship are now subject to 'anti

Immigrants seeking a legal pathway to live and work in the United States will now be subject to screening for ‘anti-Americanism’ due to a new policy implemented by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

Events

3 h. ago Major study uncovers health risks of vaping for young people

The study found that children who vape are three times more likely to go on to become smokers

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3 h. ago Young vape users three times as likely to start smoking, study finds

Review warns e-cigarettes could act as gateway to smoking and are also linked to higher asthma and other health risksYoung people who vape are three times as likely to start smoking, develop asthma and have poor mental health as those who do not, according to a study that lays bare the health impacts of e-cigarettes.Vaping among young people is consistently linked to later smoking, according to the largest umbrella review of all the evidence on youth vaping, which warns that e-cigarettes could act as a gateway. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Native American group announces plans to end largest ‘powwow’ after 40 years without explanation

For more than 40 years, tens of thousands of people have descended upon New Mexico for what is billed as North America's largest powwow

Politics

4 h. ago Lawyer argues Meta can't be held liable for gunmaker's Instagram posts in Uvalde families' lawsuit

Lawyers for the media giant Meta says a lawsuit brought by families of the victims of the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, should be thrown out

Society

5 h. ago Oregon city at heart of Supreme Court homelessness ruling to ensure camping spaces under settlement

The Oregon city at the heart of a major U.S. Supreme Court homelessness ruling has agreed to ensure camping spaces for at least 150 people as part of a settlement with an advocacy group

Events

5 h. ago Mum survives horror shooting by ex after making repeated calls to police

Eileen Gibbons was shot in the stomach by her ex in a horror domestic attack at their home.

Events

6 h. ago Multiple 999 calls about two people drowning in the sea near Blackpool's Central Pier

It followed social media reports of 'multiple fatalities' at the seaside over the weekend

Events

6 h. ago Rylan talks about 'wave of hate' as he says 'walk a mile in their shoes'

TV and radio presenter Rylan Clark has said that amid a "mass wave of hate" towards LGBT+ people, "real stories" about transgender people must be shown in the media

Politics

6 h. ago Trump administration revokes security clearances of 37 current and former government officials

The Trump administration has ordered the revocation of the security clearances of 37 current and former national security officials, including some who worked on the intelligence community’s assessment that Russia interfered in the 2016 presidential election, according to people familiar with the matter who were not authorized to discuss it by name

Politics

6 h. ago Expert reveals common kitchen spices that can kill most viruses and cure colds

Herbalist Simon Mills said there are a few common kitchen spices that can combat everything from a common cold to cardiovascular problems.

Events

6 h. ago Minnesota sues TikTok, alleging it preys on young people with addictive algorithms

Minnesota has joined a wave of states suing TikTok, claiming the app uses addictive algorithms that harm young people's mental health

Technology

6 h. ago Elon Musk 'not fit and proper' as Tesla bid to supply UK homes hit by surge of complaints

The billionaire tycoon has applied for a licence from Ofgem in a bid to take on the leading energy supply giants to supply homes across the UK but people aren't happy

Society

6 h. ago Tommy Fleetwood arrives at East Lake as relatable contender on verge of greatness

After a season of close calls the world No 10 has a chance to turn his drought into a career defining momentThe widespread euphoria that surrounded Rory McIlroy’s Masters triumph served as the finest example of a moment when golf observers want a player to win. This, after all, is supposed to be a non-tribal environment aside from the weekend every two years when Europe face USA and people on either side of the ropes take leave of their senses.Golf’s next pursuit of the holy grail belongs to Tommy Fleetwood. Defeat from positions of strength at the Travelers and St Jude championships threw up an unwanted statistic. In 163 PGA Tour starts, Fleetwood is yet to emerge victorious. As striking as that raw number – Fleetwood’s talent is such that one assumes he should have claimed a batch of trophies in the US – is the fact people are willing him to end his drought. Fleetwood is relatable, likable, popular. He also has no objection to the discussion presently whirling around him. Continue...

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6 h. ago Inside the 'dark side' of tourist destination where a British woman was forced to pay thousands to rescue animals from 'death camp for dogs'

WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT: Former military woman Claire Steele was brought into the 'dark side' of the nation, where dogs endure the most horrific conditions at the hands of people.

Events