1 hour ago New rules to come into force in all UK zoos for staff and visitors

Designed to improve animal welfare, the new reforms are the biggest in over 10 years

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1 hour ago Britain's zoo OVERHAUL: UK animal parks will be forced to introduce larger habitats for elephants, ban touching in aquariums and ditch tethering birds under new government rules

Under new legislation the minimum size of elephant enclosures will increase sixfold, there will be a touching ban in aquariums and the practice of tethering birds of prey long-term will be ditched.

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2 h. ago Trump reportedly to make drastic cuts to US National Security Council

Staff to be cut to dozens, with more authority expected to be handed to state and defense departmentsA large restructuring of the US National Security Council got under way on Friday as Donald Trump moved to reduce the size and scope of the once-powerful agency, five sources briefed on the matter said.Staff dealing with a variety of major geopolitical issues were sent termination notices on Friday, said the sources, who requested anonymity as they were not permitted to speak to the media. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago NHS to open more ‘mental health A&Es’ to relieve pressure on hospitals

The scheme is expected to be expanded nationally to dozens of locations as part of a ten-year NHS plan to be published this summer.

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3 h. ago Travis Kelce 'spends $80k on new wardrobe for Taylor Swift' as couple forced to spend time apart

Travis Kelce has been forced to spend time away from his girlfriend Taylor Swift due to his new training regime, but that hasn't stopped him from showering his partner with gifts

Economics

3 h. ago Legendary adult star found dead after horror hiking accident on isolated route

Late bloomer adult star, Colton Ford, has tragically been found dead on a remote hiking trail in California after friends reported him missing, but his cause of death is still unknown.

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3 h. ago Rayner on the rampage: After pressing Reeves to hike taxes, she clashes with Chancellor and Starmer on cuts

In a series of increasingly heated meetings, the Deputy Prime Minister is said to have complained 'forcibly' about proposals to squeeze spending on housing.

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3 h. ago Privacy and hunger groups sue over USDA attempt to collect personal data of SNAP recipients

Privacy and hunger relief groups and a handful of people receiving food assistance benefits are suing the federal government over the Trump administration’s attempts to collect the personal information of millions of U.S. residents who use the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

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3 h. ago Chris Sutton warns Celtic they're screwed if they fall into Scottish Cup Final trap as year of the underdog can't be dismissed

Sutton has seen Hoops batter Aberdeen before this season but also how Crystal Palace and Newcastle have upset the odds

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3 h. ago Horror in Hamburg as 17 are stabbed in train station knife rampage with hooded 'German woman', 39, arrested after 'randomly attacking passengers'

The attacker, who carried out a stabbing spree at the central railway station in Germany's second-biggest city, has been arrested.

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3 h. ago Love Island icon Maya Jama slips famous curves into slinky cut

Love Island host Maya Jama recently posed for a series of pictures wearing a white and black dress with cut-out sections as she sipped on cocktails with friends and fans

Politics

4 h. ago At least 17 people injured after horror knife attack in Hamburg station

A woman has been arrested in connection with the stabbings in the German city on Friday

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4 h. ago Travis Kelce splashes $80k on Taylor Swift as couple forced to spend time apart

Travis Kelce sure knows how to treat Taylor Swift - as he's reportedly splashed out $80k on a new summer wardrobe for the star

Economics

4 h. ago Olly Murs cancels more tour dates and explains why he left the stage mid

Olly Murs has been forced to cancel more tour dates after he recently walked off stage just 30 minutes into a show in Glasgow which left his fans completely baffled

Politics

5 h. ago Trump says Samsung and other smartphone manufacturers will also be subject to 25% Apple tariff – business live

US president says 50% tariff on EU goods to come in 1 June; Apple iPhones and those of other manufacturers made overseas to face 25% tariffTrump says he is hitting EU with 50% tariff as trade talks are ‘going nowhere’As well as cutting UK energy costs (see earlier), Donald Trump can also take credit for growing the German economy!New GDP data this morning shows that Germany’s GDP rose by 0.4% in January-March, twice as fast as the first estimate of 0.2% growth in the quarter.“The reason for the slightly higher growth compared to the initial estimate was the surprisingly positive economic development in March.”“In particular, production in the manufacturing sector and exports performed better than initially expected.The German economy had its best quarterly performance since the third quarter of 2022, and the reason for it seems to be Donald Trump. As a result of the announced tariffs and in anticipation of ‘Liberation Day,’ German industrial production and exports surged in March.Ne...

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6 h. ago MOVIE REVIEW: We see if 'It Feeds' satisfies horror fans' taste buds

Little originality on show but still works. on its own merits - just.

Events

6 h. ago Dozen people slashed in Hamburg knife attack at train station as woman arrested

German cops have locked down Hamburg Central Station after 12 people were attacked in a horror incident, with some left with fighting for their lives.

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6 h. ago Nottingham Forest ban Gary Neville from final game as Sky Sports forced to change plans

Neville was denied accreditation for the Premier League clash with Chelsea and will no longer be part of Sky’s coverage

Sport

7 h. ago European markets suffer losses after Trump ‘recommends’ 50% tariff on EU, and threatens Apple with 25% tariff – business live

US president Donald Trump reignites trade war with threat to impose high tariffs on European goods, and Apple iPhones made overseasTrump says he is hitting EU with 50% tariff as trade talks are ‘going nowhere’As well as cutting UK energy costs (see earlier), Donald Trump can also take credit for growing the German economy!New GDP data this morning shows that Germany’s GDP rose by 0.4% in January-March, twice as fast as the first estimate of 0.2% growth in the quarter.“The reason for the slightly higher growth compared to the initial estimate was the surprisingly positive economic development in March.”“In particular, production in the manufacturing sector and exports performed better than initially expected.The German economy had its best quarterly performance since the third quarter of 2022, and the reason for it seems to be Donald Trump. As a result of the announced tariffs and in anticipation of ‘Liberation Day,’ German industrial production and exports surged in March.Net export...

Economics

7 h. ago Lanarkshire entertainer's delight after being shortlisted for Proud Scotland Award

Garry King has been a main driving force behind Lanarkshire Pride events

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