69 m. ago Donald Trump 'Liberation Day' live: US tariffs set to hit UK and world in huge blow

Donald Trump has promised to today - Wednesday April 2, 2025 - roll out tariffs on imports from other countries, which the President believes will free the US from a reliance on foreign goods

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78 m. ago Met Police to cut 1,700 officers and staff amid shock funding fears

London mayor Sir Sadiq Khan confirms Royal Parks unit will be disbanded - despite fierce opposition from councils and victims

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1 hour ago From Archie Vaughan to Rocky Flintoff – 5 potential County Championship stars

The new season begins later this week.

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1 hour ago Familiar faces and trophy races – talking points ahead of the new county season

International issues, domestic bragging rights and players pushing for a bright future are all on the agenda.

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2 h. ago Amber wildfire warning issued for most of England as temperatures hit 22C

The Met Office has issued an amber wildfire warning for large parts of the UK as temperatures are set to soar to over 20C this week, with fire services urging the public to take care

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2 h. ago US senator Cory Booker delivers longest speech in Senate history

Cory Booker, the Democratic senator from New Jersey, spoke on the Senate floor for more than 25 hours, the longest speech ever given in Senate history. Starting his speech on Monday evening in Washington, vowing to remain on the Senate floor as long as he was 'physically able', Booker spoke in protest at what he called the 'grave and urgent' danger that Donald Trump's presidential administration poses to democracy and the American people. In 1957, Strom Thurmond, a Republican from South Carolina, gave an anti-civil rights speech that lasted 24 hours and 18 minutesSenate Republicans consider joining Democrats to oppose Trump over tariffs Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Nintendo Direct to unveil Switch 2 details as release date, price have yet to be announced

Nintendo is set to provide a closer look at its Switch 2 gaming console

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2 h. ago France’s left is celebrating Le Pen’s conviction. But gloating will make it harder to beat the far right | Georgios Samaras

Beware the backlash strategies used by Trump and Berlusconi. It is vital that the National Rally leader isn’t able to capitalise on this verdictThe verdict is in: the National Rally (NR) and its leader, Marine Le Pen, have been found to have employed fictitious European parliament assistants between 2004 and 2016. The fraudulent scheme enabled the misappropriation of around €2.9m in European funds, and Le Pen has now been barred from holding public office for five years. Could this mark the end for the National Rally? Highly unlikely – and the reason lies in the party’s strategy.During the trial, Le Pen deliberately maintained silence in response to the allegations – a tactic some outlets dismissed as evidence of a weak defence, even questioning her credibility. Yet this quiet is far from a sign of weakness; it reflects a long-established approach that consistently shuns conventional manoeuvres in favour of an intentionally unpredictable stance.Georgios Samaras is assistant professo...

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2 h. ago UK weather: Met Office heat maps show at least 45 areas will hit 20C or more this week

Our sunniest March leads into our first mini-heatwave as parts of the UK is set to reach highs of 20C on Thursday and 21C on Friday, with Brits receiving warnings of high UV levels

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2 h. ago MI5 delves into the history of spying in new London exhibition

MI5 delves into the history of spying in new London exhibition  Reuters

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3 h. ago Russell Grant's horoscopes as Pisces set to find an older lover in the workplace

Today's horoscope for April 2 will see Libra crave an adventure, while Aquarius should be open to new opportunities.

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3 h. ago Donald Trump set to announce tariffs today with UK likely to be hit

The US President will unveil sweeping tariffs on goods from around the world on Wednesday.

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4 h. ago Wisconsin supreme court race: Liberal Susan Crawford beats Musk

Liberal judge defeats Brad Schimel in the most expensive judicial election in US history, which cost a combined $80mSusan Crawford won the race for a seat on the Wisconsin supreme court on Tuesday, a major win for Democrats who had framed the race as a referendum on Elon Musk and Donald Trump’s popularity.Crawford, a liberal judge from Dane county, defeated Brad Schimel, a former Republican attorney general and conservative judge from Waukesha county, after Musk and groups associated with the tech billionaire spent millions to boost his candidacy in what became the most expensive judicial contest in American history. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Myanmar earthquake deaths set to pass 3,000 as looming monsoon sparks urgent call for aid

Torrential rains are expected next month, but many at the epicentre in Mandalay and Sagaing are still sleeping in the streetsThe death toll from the worst earthquake to hit Myanmar in a century is expected to surpass 3,000 on Wednesday, as humanitarian agencies urged other countries to ramp up aid ahead of the monsoon rains.Close to the epicentre, in the decimated cities of Mandalay and Sagaing, traumatised survivors slept in the street, with the stench of corpses trapped under the rubble permeating the disaster zone. Water, food and medicine are in short supply, and the monsoon could hit in May. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Meghan Markle makes embarrassing error in product launch email

Meghan Markle's As Ever lifestyle brand is set to launch its first collection of products on Thursday - but the newsletter that announced the release contained an embarrassing blunder

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4 h. ago American chain dubbed McDonald's rival opens in UK with 100 restaurants planned

Carl's Jr., known in the US for their delicious burgers and fries, is finally set to open its first British restaurant in Cardiff, with the chain planning to open another 100 stores by 2029.

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5 h. ago Noel and Liam Gallagher 'set to rake in extra £20M from Oasis reunion tour through merchandise after securing image rights to stop counterfeit sellers'

The brothers are reported to have banked themselves a staggering £20million from Warner for the rights to their image.

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5 h. ago ALISON BOSHOFF: Cinematic Beatles extravaganza should have fans screaming. Just one problem: the actors may be the hottest on the planet, but none is exactly a dead ringer for the star they play

The Beatles - as we all know - were the biggest and bestselling band in history. From the minute they burst on to the scene in 1962, with Love Me Do, they changed the face of music for ever.

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5 h. ago We live in area dubbed 'Britain's kindest village' but can tell you the truth is VERY different

MailOnline discovered, even this corner of paradise, set among stunning Pennine scenery, is not immune from crime and anti-social behaviour

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6 h. ago What would happen if Iran attacked the Chagos Islands... and why taking out US Stealth bombers would be the end of its notorious Revolutionary Guard, revealed by MARK NICOL

A threatened Iranian attack on British military facilities in the Chagos Islands would trigger a regional conflict, experts warn

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