73 m. ago Yes, Keir Starmer is Britain’s most unpopular PM ever. That could liberate him | Polly Toynbee

Forget the public vitriol and use the next four years to get things done – first and foremost, whatever it takes to stop ReformWhat hell is the life of politics. Look around that cabinet table: each person is confronted with near impossible-portfolios without the means to do what they know is needed. After another nightmare week, many in the dark watches must ask themselves why the hell they gave their lives to this brutally thankless task.Their inheritance was even more ruinous than feared: they were bequeathed landmines, dishonest traps and gaping holes. Brexit is emerging as even more economically crippling than expected, now losing the exchequer £80bn a year. They are blighted by bad luck: the Trump destroyer landed on their watch. What worse mishap than a prison officer setting free a refused asylum-seeker sex offender? Small boat arrivals feel unstoppable. An unfortunate deputy leadership election right now was bound to give Keir Starmer a bruising. The 11% vote share at the C...

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73 m. ago Man City news as transfer snub explained and 115 charges 'hell could break loose'

Manchester City are still waiting to learn the outcome of their 115 Premier League charges, with the verdict expected to be delivered in the coming weeks

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3 h. ago Mahomes overcomes early interceptions to lead Chiefs to victory over Commanders

Washington Commanders 7–28 Kansas City ChiefsTravis Kelce ties Chiefs’ touchdown recordPatrick Mahomes threw for 299 yards and three touchdowns, Kareem Hunt found the end zone twice, and the Kansas City Chiefs recorded a 28-7 victory over the Washington Commanders on Monday night.Mahomes was nearly perfect after throwing two early interceptions, one of which was hardly his fault. His touchdown pass to Travis Kelce was the 83rd of the tight end’s career, tying him with Priest Holmes for the Chiefs record. Another went to Rashee Rice, who caught nine passes for 93 yards in his second game back from a six-game NFL suspension. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Hurricane Melissa live: Jamaica braces amid ‘catastrophic’ threat as category 5 storm approaches

Hurricane expected to make landfall on the island by Tuesday morning is strongest since records began in 1850sFull report: Jamaicans take shelter as Melissa bears down on islandTell us if you’ve been affected by Hurricane MelissaSome areas in eastern Jamaica could see up to 40 inches (1 metre) of rain while western Haiti could get 16 inches (40 centimetres), according to the hurricane centre.“Catastrophic flash flooding and numerous landslides are likely,” it warned. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Trump's lavish praise for Japan's first female Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi after he receives grand welcome in Tokyo: 'That's a big deal'

President Donald Trump praised Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi Tuesday morning in Tokyo for being the first woman to ever hold the position.

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4 h. ago The NHS could offer a prostate cancer diagnosis using AI within a day thanks to trials hailed as a 'game changer'

The service, set for a pilot, would see patients assessed as high risk immediately sent to a radiologist before an on-the-spot biopsy. Pictured: File photo of current prostate cancer test

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6 h. ago BBC Morning Live doctor issues warning over 'next big thing' sleeping aid

The doctor is warning people to be careful as it could be a waste of money

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6 h. ago BBC Morning Live Doctor Xand warns 'don't waste money' on popular sleeping product

The sleep product has surged in popularity - but all may not be what it seems

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6 h. ago Magaluf hols legend dies aged 63 as Brits lead tributes and fundraiser launched for ‘true gentleman’ with ‘open heart’

BRITISH holidaymakers have paid emotional tribute to a beloved Magaluf hotel security guard described as a “true gentleman” after his sudden death aged 63. Tom Colin, a former Royal Navy man from Birmingham, had worked for more than a decade at the popular four-star Hotel Samos in the heart of the Majorcan party resort. He...

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6 h. ago Woman arrested after gas supplies allegedly sabotaged at two Sydney hospitals

NSW police allege water and gas mains were cut at first hospital in Sutherland before gas main switched off at nearby facilityFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA woman has been arrested after gas supplies were allegedly sabotaged at two Sydney hospitals.Sutherland hospital in southern Sydney lost medical gases on Tuesday morning, requiring them to switch to portable oxygen and air as part of their contingency plans, the New South Wales health minister, Ryan Park, said in a statement. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Emmerdale star warns huge shock coming fans won't expect in 'thriller

Emmerdale's Marlon Dingle actor Mark Charnock has teased some big shocks ahead in a special standalone episode, but also in the 'thriller-style' months ahead on the ITV soap

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7 h. ago Jamaicans take shelter as Hurricane Melissa bears down as category 5 storm

Landfall is not expected until Tuesday but high winds have already felled trees and caused power cuts on the islandHurricane Melissa – follow latest updates liveJamaicans have started to take shelter from Hurricane Melissa as high winds topple trees and cause power cuts before the category 5 storm makes landfall on Tuesday.The slow-moving giant, the strongest hurricane to hit Jamaica since records began in 1851, is increasing in intensity and forecast to linger over the island. Authorities fear it will unleash catastrophic flooding, landslides and extensive infrastructure damage. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Workmen at Frogmore Cottage 'preparing day and night for Prince Andrew's arrival'

Frogmore Cottage is being prepped and polished ahead of Prince Andrew's expected arrival, according to reports

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8 h. ago Married at First Sight star blindsides bride with 'two words she never expected'

Married At First Sight UK bride was left speechless after her husband made a brutal confession during the latest commitment ceremony.

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8 h. ago Barstool Sports star dies suddenly after unexpected 'medical issue'

Cody “Beef” Franke, a former PGA professional who was known for his popular golf training videos died over the weekend while he was attending a wedding in the Dominican Republic

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8 h. ago Popular baby retailer to close 150 stores and fire 15% of workforce to make up for Trump’s tariffs

Atlanta-based Carter’s said it expected to pay up to $250 million this year in extra costs due to President Donald Trump’s taxes on foreign imports

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8 h. ago Luca Stephenson set for Dundee United return in Motherwell clash despite nasty injury

On-loan Luca Stephenson is expected to be in Jim Goodwin's squad for the trip to Motherwell.

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8 h. ago Marvin Brown dead aged 42: Tributes pour in as former footballer dies following terminal cancer diagnosis

The ex-Bristol City star and England youth international was receiving end-of-life care after being diagnosed with an aggressive form of terminal cancer earlier this month.

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9 h. ago Eastern Airways cancels all flights as UK airline suddenly suspends operations

The regional airline, which operated from six UK airports, has halted all flights with immediate effect the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has said

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9 h. ago TikTok star, 25, dies 'suddenly' after missing date night with girlfriend

The devastated partner of Ben Bader, who regularly posted advice on finance, had spoken to him just hours before his death and said that 'no one really knows how he died'

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