64 m. ago ‘Sprint toward autocracy’: Trump’s first year in office has been a norm

From gutting federal agencies to funding freezes for Democratic cities and states to sending the National Guard and ICE agents around the nation, Trump has shown himself to be the strongman many didn’t know they were electing president.

Politics

70 m. ago AFCON final stadium cost £200m and sparked outrage after four tournament games

A stadium selected to host the Africa Cup of Nations final proved to be controversial during the tournament as Senegal and Morocco prepare to battle for the trophy this weekend

Economics

90 m. ago EU diplomats to hold crisis talks over Trump Greenland tariff ‘blackmail’

Emmanuel Macron to urge EU to use its powerful anti-coercion instrument if US goes ahead with tariffsEurope live – latest updatesSenior European diplomats are due to hold crisis talks after Donald Trump said he was targeting eight European nations with tariffs over their support for Greenland.Italy’s prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, said Trump’s tariffs were a mistake, and the Dutch foreign minister, David van Weel, described the US president’s threats to allies as “blackmail”, as reaction from European leaders continued to pile up. Continue reading...

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97 m. ago Tony Blair denies any role in setting $1 BILLION price tag for joining Trump's new 'UN replacement' board of peace... so will the UK pay up?

Tony Blair has been appointed to the 'founding executive board' of the US president's fledgling board of peace.

Economics

1 hour ago Australian Open 2026: Alcaraz, Raducanu and Sabalenka ease through on day one – live

The first grand slam of 2026 is under way in Melbourne Britain’s Fery delivers upset with win over seed Cobolli Follow us over on Bluesky | Get in touch: email DanielI’m not sure why, but I can’t get commentary on Bublik v Brooksby, which isn’t helpful, but Bublik leads 3-1; Tiafoe is up a break in set three, so at 4-2 is only two games away from seeing off Kubler; Zheng leads Korda by a break at 4-3 in the fifth; and Norrie is up a set on Bonzi, but serving to stay in the second at 4-5.We’re away on Laver, Sabalenka in dayglo straight out of 1989 and Rakotomanga Rajaonah immediately makes 0-30 on her serve. Oh! And when the champ swats a backhand long, she’s down three break points! All three are saved, but then the underdog raises a fourth on advantage, thrashes a deep return, and Sabalenka nets a forehand! Rakotomanga Rajaonah need only hold five times and she’s a set up! Er yeah, let’s see Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Wild party antics of Traitor Rachel: Ahead of Friday's final, we reveal bizarre toilet stunt, why shocked friends told her to 'behave herself', her Parkinson's

She has divided the nation with her manipulative and ruthless behaviour as she audaciously continues her murderous ways in the hope of winning The Traitors' cash prize.

Events

2 h. ago MICHAEL GOVE: I'll always be accused of treachery for what I did inside the Tory party. I know exactly what everyone's thinking about Robert Jenrick

For David Cameron, there were two types of politician. Team Players. Or Tossers. Although he preferred a slightly saltier description for the latter type.

Politics

2 h. ago Millions of Nationwide members told to look out for six words

Nationwide has warned its customers, urging them to follow the simple steps

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2 h. ago Surgeon's eye symptom warning after his own emergency surgery

An eye surgeon who noticed a blind spot underwent emergency treatment to save his sight

Events

2 h. ago Lisandro Martinez wowed by Michael Carrick's impact at Man Utd after Man City win

Man United beat Manchester City 2-0 at Old Trafford in the Premier League on Saturday, with Michael Carrick overseeing his first match as interim head coach

Politics

2 h. ago Man Utd boost for Arsenal game 'confirmed' as Michael Carrick plan now clear

Noussair Mazraoui is expected to return to Manchester United in the coming days after Morocco's AFCON campaign ends, giving Michael Carrick a defensive boost ahead of the Arsenal clash

Sport

2 h. ago Australian Open 2026: Alcaraz and Raducanu in action; Sabalenka wins on day one – live

The first grand slam of 2026 is under way in Melbourne Britain’s Fery delivers upset with win over seed Cobolli Follow us over on Bluesky | Get in touch: email DanielI’m not sure why, but I can’t get commentary on Bublik v Brooksby, which isn’t helpful, but Bublik leads 3-1; Tiafoe is up a break in set three, so at 4-2 is only two games away from seeing off Kubler; Zheng leads Korda by a break at 4-3 in the fifth; and Norrie is up a set on Bonzi, but serving to stay in the second at 4-5.We’re away on Laver, Sabalenka in dayglo straight out of 1989 and Rakotomanga Rajaonah immediately makes 0-30 on her serve. Oh! And when the champ swats a backhand long, she’s down three break points! All three are saved, but then the underdog raises a fourth on advantage, thrashes a deep return, and Sabalenka nets a forehand! Rakotomanga Rajaonah need only hold five times and she’s a set up! Er yeah, let’s see Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago Sydney shark attack: Warning issued as boy, 12, fights for life

A popular swimming spot in Sydney's National Park has been closed after a brutal shark attack has left a young boy fighting for his life.

Events

2 h. ago Michael Carrick has given £73m Man United star what he needed

Michael Carrick oversaw a brilliant victory against Man City on Saturday and he had to make some tough selection decisions.

Economics

3 h. ago Councillor who called Rotherham grooming gang victims 'white trash' could keep seat for extra year after Labour election delay

Labour councillor Dennis Jones stepped down from his role at Peterborough City Council and was suspended from the party after his messages to a fellow councillor were made public.

Events

3 h. ago Perfect air fryer recipe uses Sunday roast dinner leftovers without any food waste

Air fryer-loving Clare Andrews has come up with the perfect recipe to make your Sunday dinner leftovers sing, rather than wasting and putting them in the bin...

Society

3 h. ago Manchester United owners need to listen to what Michael Carrick said after Man City win

Man United produced their best performance of the season to beat rivals Manchester City at Old Trafford on Saturday.

Politics

3 h. ago Lisandro Martinez couldn't believe what Michael Carrick did before Man United's huge win

Manchester United claimed a 2-0 win over Manchester City with Lisandro Martinez impressed by the impact made by Michael Carrick

Politics

3 h. ago Australian Open 2026: Sabalenka wins; Alcaraz and Raducanu in action on day one – live

The first grand slam of 2026 is under way in Melbourne Britain’s Fery delivers upset with win over seed Cobolli Follow us over on Bluesky | Get in touch: email DanielI’m not sure why, but I can’t get commentary on Bublik v Brooksby, which isn’t helpful, but Bublik leads 3-1; Tiafoe is up a break in set three, so at 4-2 is only two games away from seeing off Kubler; Zheng leads Korda by a break at 4-3 in the fifth; and Norrie is up a set on Bonzi, but serving to stay in the second at 4-5.We’re away on Laver, Sabalenka in dayglo straight out of 1989 and Rakotomanga Rajaonah immediately makes 0-30 on her serve. Oh! And when the champ swats a backhand long, she’s down three break points! All three are saved, but then the underdog raises a fourth on advantage, thrashes a deep return, and Sabalenka nets a forehand! Rakotomanga Rajaonah need only hold five times and she’s a set up! Er yeah, let’s see Continue reading...

Politics

3 h. ago Michael Carrick handed instant Man United boost after derby heroics as Arsenal plan clear

Manchester United boss Michael Carrick could have another tool at his disposal before taking on Arsenal after earning victory over Manchester City at Old Trafford

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