1 hour ago ‘Substantial’ federal layoffs begin as Congress remains deadlocked over funding to end shutdown – live

No official numbers have been announced but treasury, HHS, DHS and education departments among agencies confirming cuts White House announces federal worker layoffs as government shutdown nears third weekAs the shutdown enters its 10th day, and both chambers are out of session today, House speaker Mike Johnson has defended not passing a separate bill that would keep members of the military paid throughout the shutdown.“Republicans have voted to OPEN the government and get our troops, Border Patrol, TSA, and veterans PAID,” Johnson said, before blaming Democratic leadership for refusing to pass the House-passed continuing resolution. “Chuck Schumer is terrified of a challenge from the Marxist left – so he and the Democrats voted to CLOSE the government-and to STOP PAYCHECKS from being issued.” Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Tennessee plant explosion latest: 19 still missing after deadly blast at military supplier plant rocks community

The ‘massive’ explosion happened at Accurate Energetic Systems Friday morning

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2 h. ago Trump completes ‘semiannual’ physical before traveling to Middle East

White House had described doctor visit as ‘routine yearly checkup’ although president had annual physical in AprilUS politics live – latest updatesDonald Trump – the oldest person ever to be elected US president – had what he has described as a “semiannual physical” at the Walter Reed national military medical center on Friday.The visit, which the White House announced earlier this week, comes as Trump is preparing to travel to the Middle East on the heels of a ceasefire deal in the Israel-Hamas war. The White House press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, described it as a “routine yearly checkup”, although the president had his annual physical in April. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Live updates as Euromillions and Thunderball results for Friday, October 10 are delayed

We'll bring you the winning Euromillions and Thunderball numbers for Friday night's draw

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3 h. ago Zimbabwe vs South Africa LIVE: World Cup qualifier result, match stream and latest updates

Bafana Bafana out to revive automatic qualification hopes after losing three points through FIFA sanction

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3 h. ago Lesotho vs Nigeria LIVE: World Cup qualifier result, latest updates and reaction after crucial Super Eagles win

The hosts threatened a late comeback but were eliminated from World Cup contention

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4 h. ago Tennessee plant explosion latest: ‘Multiple people’ dead and at least 12 missing after blast rocks community

The ‘massive’ explosion happened at Accurate Energetic Systems near Bucksnort Friday morning

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4 h. ago Tennessee plant explosion latest: Massive blast kills ‘multiple people’ as emergency crews respond

The ‘massive’ explosion happened at Accurate Energetic Systems near Bucksnort Friday morning

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4 h. ago Lesotho vs Nigeria LIVE: World Cup qualifier latest score, match stream, goal updates, and result

Victor Osimhen is back for the Super Eagles as they seek crucial win in penultimate Group C clash

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5 h. ago Lesotho vs Nigeria LIVE: World Cup qualifier latest score, match stream and goal updates

Victor Osimhen is back for the Super Eagles as they seek crucial win in penultimate Group C clash

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5 h. ago Zimbabwe vs South Africa LIVE: World Cup qualifier latest score, match stream and goal updates

Bafana Bafana out to revive automatic qualification hopes after losing three points through FIFA sanction

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6 h. ago Scarlets v Stormers Live: Score updates, team news and TV channel

The Scarlets take on the Stormers in tonight's United Rugby Championship clash in Llanelli - follow here for all the latest updates

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6 h. ago US government shutdown: Speaker rejects blame over military pay and says Senate Democrats must ‘turn lights back on’– live

Mike Johnson claims separate bill to pay military during shutdown is ‘redundant’ as Republicans double down on blaming Democrats As the shutdown enters its 10th day, and both chambers are out of session today, House speaker Mike Johnson has defended not passing a separate bill that would keep members of the military paid throughout the shutdown.“Republicans have voted to OPEN the government and get our troops, Border Patrol, TSA, and veterans PAID,” Johnson said, before blaming Democratic leadership for refusing to pass the House-passed continuing resolution. “Chuck Schumer is terrified of a challenge from the Marxist left – so he and the Democrats voted to CLOSE the government-and to STOP PAYCHECKS from being issued.” Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Zimbabwe vs South Africa LIVE: World Cup qualifier match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction

Bafana Bafana out to revive automatic qualification hopes after losing three points through FIFA sanction

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7 h. ago Lesotho vs Nigeria LIVE: World Cup qualifier match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction

Victor Osimhen is back for the Super Eagles as they seek crucial win in penultimate Group C clash

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8 h. ago Macron summons parties for crunch meeting in frantic effort to appoint PM

All parties except National Rally and La France Insoumise called on by president to show ‘collective responsibility’Europe live – latest updatesEmmanuel Macron has summoned the leaders of several political parties to his office to demand they show “collective responsibility” as he attempts to appoint a new prime minister amid a deepening political crisis.All political parties except Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally, which is the biggest single opposition party, and Jean-Luc Mélenchon’s leftwing La France Insoumise were called to the meeting at the presidential palace before Macron’s self-imposed deadline to name a new prime minister by Friday night. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago Palestinians displaced to southern Gaza begin journey home as ceasefire comes into effect

Thousands walk north along coastal road after Israel-Hamas agreement puts stop to fighting for first time in six monthsGaza ceasefire deal – live updatesThousands of displaced Palestinians have begun to return home from southern Gaza after a ceasefire came into effect and Israeli troops withdrew to an agreed-upon redeployment line – the first time that fighting has stopped in the devastated territory since March.The Israeli military said the ceasefire agreement, which was approved by the Israeli cabinet on Thursday night and begins the first phase of a US-drafted plan to end the war in Gaza, had been activated at noon local time (0900 GMT) on Friday. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago Letitia James accuses Donald Trump of ‘weaponizing’ US justice system after her indictment – US politics live

Prosecutor who led civil fraud investigation against Trump in 2023 says charges against her are baselessWe’ll hear from Donald Trump at 10am EST today, when he heads to Walter Reed Medical Center for his “semi-annual” physical exam. We’ll be keeping an ear out for any reaction he has to the indictment of Letitia James, his longtime political adversary. Continue reading...

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11 h. ago Google given special status by watchdog that could force it to change UK search

CMA puts Google under tighter regulation with ‘strategic market status’ designation and can enforce changesBusiness live – latest updatesGoogle faces enforced changes to its UK search business after the competition watchdog conferred a special status on the company that puts it under tighter regulation.The Competition and Market Authority (CMA) confirmed that Google has “strategic market status” (SMS) in search and search advertising, a term that means the company has such market power that it requires a special regulatory regime. Continue reading...

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12 h. ago BBC Morning Live star says 'it feels real now' as she shares baby update

BBC Morning Live star Michelle Ackerley has been inundated with support as she shared a baby update ahead of her due date

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