47 m. ago Los Angeles protests: Mayor Karen Bass issues curfew for downtown LA as she declares local emergency – live

Mayor says curfew will be in place in one square mile and will last from 8pm to 6am Troop mobilization in LA to cost Americans at least $134m, Hegseth saysFact-check: Trump’s speech at Fort Bragg contained lies and conspiracy theories about LAPeople in LA: share your reaction to protests and military mobilizationUS officials said the marines were being deployed to protect federal property and personnel, including immigration agents. A convoy of 10 to 15 buses with blacked-out windows and escorted by sheriff’s vehicles, left the base at Twentynine Palms in the desert east of Los Angeles late Monday and headed toward the city, stopping around 1am (9am BST) at Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach, about 20 miles (35 km) south of downtown Los Angeles.Despite their presence, there has been limited engagement so far between the Guard and protesters while local law enforcement implements crowd control. Continue reading...

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65 m. ago Cornwall chaos as new Airbnb bill proposed with 22,000 people waiting for homes

In what could be a huge blow for second homeowners, MP Ben Maguire has presented new legislation to parliament to crack down on council tax 'dodgers' in popular seaside areas

Society

3 h. ago LA protests: judge declines to issue emergency order limiting powers of marines and national guard – live

President peppered speech at Fort Bragg with conspiracy theories and verbal assaults linked to Los Angeles protestsTroop mobilization in LA to cost Americans at least $134m, Hegseth saysFact-check: Trump’s speech at Fort Bragg contained lies and conspiracy theories about LAPeople in LA: share your reaction to protests and military mobilizationUS officials said the marines were being deployed to protect federal property and personnel, including immigration agents. A convoy of 10 to 15 buses with blacked-out windows and escorted by sheriff’s vehicles, left the base at Twentynine Palms in the desert east of Los Angeles late Monday and headed toward the city, stopping around 1am (9am BST) at Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach, about 20 miles (35 km) south of downtown Los Angeles.Despite their presence, there has been limited engagement so far between the Guard and protesters while local law enforcement implements crowd control. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Trump preparing to send thousands of immigrants including Europeans to Guantanamo military prison: reports

Foreign nationals from the UK, Ireland, France and Germany could be transferred to notorious naval base

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3 h. ago UN experts urge UK to negotiate new Chagos deal that allows islanders to return

The deal returns sovereignty of the islands to Mauritius, but will see the UK lease back a military base on Diego Garcia, the largest of the islands.

Economics

3 h. ago Florian Wirtz: Liverpool on course to confirm second transfer of summer window as deal 'agreed' for midfielder

Premier League champions set to make a huge statement in the transfer market

Economics

4 h. ago Does Nintendo Switch 2 download in Sleep Mode? Huge advantage over Steam Deck confirmed

Nintendo Switch 2 is finally here, and if you've got a huge library of games to download it's got one massive advantage over Valve's Steam Deck—here's all you need to know

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4 h. ago Derby explosion: Huge boom heard as 'gas blast' at home puts man in hospital

Derbyshire Police said emergency services were called to a suspected gas explosion at a property in Derby on Tuesday night - a man was taken to hospital, but the extent of his injuries is not yet known

Society

4 h. ago Trump attacks California governor and LA mayor in deeply partisan speech to military – live

President peppered speech at Fort Bragg with conspiracy theories and verbal assaults linked to Los Angeles protestsTroop mobilization in LA to cost Americans at least $134m, Hegseth saysCalifornia seeks to block troops to LA amid Trump-Newsom tensionsPeople in LA: share your reaction to protests and military mobilizationUS officials said the marines were being deployed to protect federal property and personnel, including immigration agents. A convoy of 10 to 15 buses with blacked-out windows and escorted by sheriff’s vehicles, left the base at Twentynine Palms in the desert east of Los Angeles late Monday and headed toward the city, stopping around 1am (9am BST) at Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach, about 20 miles (35 km) south of downtown Los Angeles.Despite their presence, there has been limited engagement so far between the Guard and protesters while local law enforcement implements crowd control. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Donald Trump makes huge World War I blunder in fiery speech as LA riots rage

Donald Trump made a huge blunder about World War I in a fiery speech at Fort Bragg, as the U.S. continues to be rocked by riots over the President's mass deportation order

Politics

4 h. ago California asks court to block use of military to enforce law; Trump says army parade protests would trigger ‘very heavy force’ – live

President threatened to use force against protesters at weekend; state asks for emergency order to stop use of military for law enforcement on civilian streetsTroop mobilization in LA to cost Americans at least $134m, Hegseth saysCalifornia seeks to block troops to LA amid Trump-Newsom tensionsPeople in LA: share your reaction to protests and military mobilizationUS officials said the marines were being deployed to protect federal property and personnel, including immigration agents. A convoy of 10 to 15 buses with blacked-out windows and escorted by sheriff’s vehicles, left the base at Twentynine Palms in the desert east of Los Angeles late Monday and headed toward the city, stopping around 1am (9am BST) at Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach, about 20 miles (35 km) south of downtown Los Angeles.Despite their presence, there has been limited engagement so far between the Guard and protesters while local law enforcement implements crowd control. Continue reading...

Events

4 h. ago Trump to restore Confederate generals like Robert E. Lee to military bases after Biden changed them

Congress mandated removal of Confederate traitors from base names in late 2020

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4 h. ago He was trapped in hospitals for a decade because he’s autistic – now Nicholas is finally free

Special Report: For more than 10 years, Nicholas Thornton was detained in dementia care homes, psychiatric units and A&E wards because he couldn’t get the help he needed for his autism. It took a huge toll on his health, leaving the 29-year-old unable to speak. Now, one year after The Independent told his story, Nicholas is in his own home – and even able to talk again. Rebecca Thomas reports

Politics

5 h. ago Petition to stop asylum seekers receiving benefits smashes huge new milestone

The petition, which was set up by Bob Clements, has been signed by more than 350,000 people. It calls for the Government to stop providing financial and other support to asylum seekers

Events

6 h. ago Trump says any military parade protests will trigger ‘very heavy force’; California asks court to block use of military to enforce law – live

President threatened to use force against protesters at weekend; state asks for emergency order to stop use of military for law enforcement on civilian streetsTrump sends thousands more troops to California in ‘authoritarian’ movePeople in Los Angeles: share your reaction to the protests and military mobilizationUS officials said the marines were being deployed to protect federal property and personnel, including immigration agents. A convoy of 10 to 15 buses with blacked-out windows and escorted by sheriff’s vehicles, left the base at Twentynine Palms in the desert east of Los Angeles late Monday and headed toward the city, stopping around 1am (9am BST) at Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach, about 20 miles (35 km) south of downtown Los Angeles.Despite their presence, there has been limited engagement so far between the Guard and protesters while local law enforcement implements crowd control. Continue reading...

Events

7 h. ago Live EuroMillions and Thunderball draw for Tuesday, June 10 with huge £208m prize

The eye-watering £208m jackpot is the biggest National Lottery prize ever

Economics

7 h. ago Black Sabbath legend Tony Iommi has 'strange feeling' after seeing iconic band

Black Sabbath's Back To The Beginning gig will features a Who’s Who of the rock world from Metallica to Guns N’ Roses but Tony Iommi probably won’t be watching them

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7 h. ago Rolling Stones 'ready to release surprise album after cancelling huge tour'

The Rolling Stones, which consists of Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood, are said to have been working on a new album after deciding to scrap plans for a European tour

Politics

7 h. ago Pete Hegseth says military will stay in Los Angeles for 60 days; Newsom denies Trump claim that he called him – live

California governor says contrary to Trump’s claim ‘there was no call. Not even a voicemail’; president warns any military parade protests will be met with ‘very heavy force’Trump sends thousands more troops to California in ‘authoritarian’ movePeople in Los Angeles: share your reaction to the protests and military mobilizationUS officials said the marines were being deployed to protect federal property and personnel, including immigration agents. A convoy of 10 to 15 buses with blacked-out windows and escorted by sheriff’s vehicles, left the base at Twentynine Palms in the desert east of Los Angeles late Monday and headed toward the city, stopping around 1am (9am BST) at Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach, about 20 miles (35 km) south of downtown Los Angeles.Despite their presence, there has been limited engagement so far between the Guard and protesters while local law enforcement implements crowd control. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Gigi Hadid, 30, and Bradley Cooper, 50, have giddy FaceTime with huge A

The couple were spotted FaceTiming with Bradley's pal Will Arnett while out on a dinner date at Il Mulino.

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