13 h. ago Senate Republicans consider joining Democrats to oppose Trump over tariffs

Republican defections would amount to rare public rebuke as concerns mount over impact of president’s plansUS politics live – latest updatesOn the eve of Donald Trump’s so-called “liberation day” for tariffs, a handful of Senate Republicans are debating whether to defy the president and join Democrats to stop the US from imposing levies on Canadian imports.The resolution, offered by the Democratic senator Tim Kaine of Virginia, would terminate the emergency order that Trump is using to justify tariffs against Canada, citing the flow of fentanyl across the US’s northern border. The vote is largely symbolic – the House is not expected to take up the measure – but several defections would amount to a rare and notable rebuke of the president by his own party. Continue reading...

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14 h. ago Palestinian paramedics shot by Israeli forces had hands tied, eyewitnesses say

Senior doctor who saw bodies says men appeared to have been ‘executed’, adding to evidence of potential war crimeSome of the bodies of 15 Palestinian paramedics and rescue workers, killed by Israeli forces and buried in a mass grave nine days ago in Gaza, were found with their hands or legs tied and had gunshot wounds to the head and chest, according to two eyewitnesses.The eyewitness accounts add to an accumulating body of evidence pointing to a potentially serious war crime on 23 March, when Palestinian Red Crescent ambulance crews and civil defence rescue workers were sent to the scene of an airstrike in the early hours of the morning in the al-Hashashin district of Rafah, Gaza’s southernmost city. Continue reading...

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47 h. ago Moment terrified tourists scramble out of swaying infinity pool to avoid being swept off skyscraper roof to their death during devastating Bangkok earthquake

Shocking footage captured the moment two people were lounging in a pool under the sun before a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Thailand and Myanmar on Friday.

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3 d. ago My beloved mum gave me a letter 25 years ago and told me: 'Read it when I'm gone'. What she'd written both broke and comforted me: MARIANNE JONES

Today marks Marianne Jones's first Mothering Sunday since losing her mum. Despite her grief, she will be concentrating not on what she's lost but on what she had

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4 d. ago 'Whatever your age, losing a mother you love leaves you forever looking for a hand to hold': Marianne Jones on the first Mother's Day since her Mum died

Today marks Marianne Jones's first Mothering Sunday since losing her mum. Despite her grief, she will be concentrating not on what she's lost but on what she had

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4 d. ago Shocking moment rooftop infinity pool in China sweeps away shoppers during earthquake that also devastated Myanmar and Thailand

Thousands are feared dead after the 7.7 magnitude quake struck near Mandalay, Myanmar's second-largest city home to more than 1.5 million people

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4 d. ago Horrifying moment crowd is washed away by infinity pool water after Myanmar earthquake

This is the terrifying moment a huge wave from an infinity pool swept up dozens of people after an earthquake in Myanmar sparked shockwaves across Southeast Asia

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4 d. ago Earthquake turns Bangkok skyscraper infinity pool into waterfall as building sways

Thousands have been evacuated and many feared dead after a huge earthquake broke out in Thailand – thought to have originated in Myanmar – with skyscrapers left shaking

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4 d. ago Astonishing moment Bangkok skyscraper infinity pool starts swaying violently with tourists still in it as Brit shouts 'what the f**k' during huge 7.7

The scale of the 7.7-magnitude earthquake which hit Myanmar and Thailand , and the destruction it has caused, has been laid bare in shocking footage.

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4 d. ago Mum who won dream £6m Omaze house already planning to sell it before even moving in

Vicky, 38, said her life changed 'in seconds' after discovering she'd won the latest Omaze Million Pound House Draw

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4 d. ago Heathrow boss: better energy supply to avoid outage repeat could cost £1bn

Airlines could face higher charges to fund new system at airport, which was affected last week by substation fireThe chief executive of Heathrow has said it could cost about £1bn to install a more resilient power supply system to prevent a repeat of the outage that shut Europe’s busiest airport last week, and that airlines could pay higher charges to help fund it.Thomas Woldbye, who has been criticised for going to bed on the night of the crisis so he could be “better rested” to handle the fallout the following day, has said he was frustrated the incident occurred and would like to have handled it better. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Heathrow boss: better power supply to avoid outage repeat could cost £1bn

Airlines could face higher charges to help fund new system at airport, which was shut down by substation fireThe chief executive of Heathrow has said it could cost about £1bn to install a more resilient power supply system to prevent a repeat of the outage that shut Europe’s busiest airport last week, and that airlines could pay higher charges to help fund it.Thomas Woldbye, who has been criticised for going to bed on the night of the crisis so he could be “better rested” to handle the fallout the following day, has said he was frustrated the incident occurred and would like to have handled it better. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago 'I won £3m Omaze house with infinity pool but handed keys back after just three days'

Glen Elmy was left speechless upon winning Stealth House in Devon, which features an infinity pool and stunning ocean views - but the foundry worker was reportedly forced to hand the keys back

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8 d. ago Omaze prize draw 'curse' after winner demands £3m refund three days later

Many people dream about winning the Omaze house prize but the reality is previous winners have been left regretting their victory

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8 d. ago Newsboy's horse racing selections for Tuesday's three meetings, including Newcastle Nap

Newsboy expects his Nap, Ana Emaraaty, to win for the second time in 12 days in the 1m 2f handicap at Newcastle (4.43), and he also rates Alex The Great highly in the 5.45 on the same card

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1 week ago Poll finds Rachel Reeves is the least trusted politician in Britain on the economy after Chancellor's huge tax raid helped crush growth

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has been handed the dubious accolade just days before she is due to deliver a critical Spring Statement.

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1 week ago Buzzer beaten! Only a handful perfect NCAA brackets remain after first two days of games

Fewer than 1% of NCAA Tournament brackets were still perfect after Thursday’s 16-game slate

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1 week ago Inside latest Omaze mansion that was once UK's most 'expensive council' house

You can win this £4.5m house mortgage-free in the latest Omaze prize draw

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1 week ago Omaze prize draw 'curse' as winner asked for £3m refund after just three days

The Omaze Million Pound House Draw has seen a handful of lucky winners bag themselves a dream property - but not all has been as it seems, from floods to erosion fears

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1 week ago Lloyds bank handing out free £175 but people have just days left to claim

Lloyds bank are giving out a free £175 to customers as part of its switching incentive - but people have just days left to claim

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