81 m. ago Sickening 'Trump Gaza' video shows what Keir Starmer's up against as he prepares to meet US President

Donald Trump and Keir Starmer are about as different as it is possible to be but the importance of the Prime Minister’s mission to keep the US allied to Europe’s democracies cannot be underestimated

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2 h. ago The savage suburbia of Helen Garner: ‘I wanted to dong Martin Amis with a bat’

Over 50 years, she has become one of the most revered writers in Australia. Is she finally going to get worldwide recognition?In early January, the Australian author Helen Garner decided to cut back an unruly bush in her garden. Garner lives in a Melbourne suburb in the adjoining house to her daughter, son-in-law, three grandchildren, some chickens and a dog. The family were away at the beach for the holidays and Garner found herself alone, in an off-kilter frame of mind. She’s 82, her beach days are over, but she felt her family’s absence. Her grandchildren were growing up, the youngest now 18. Garner realised she was on the brink of a loneliness not felt since she’d moved to live alongside them 20 years ago, after the end of her third and final marriage, to the author Murray Bail.Missing her family, feeling adrift, she went outside with some secateurs and “pruned the shit” out of the bush in such frenzied bursts that the next day, when she looked out of the window, she saw a scene...

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2 h. ago In lawsuit filing, Pentagon says transgender troops can't serve unless they meet a warfighting need

The Pentagon has revealed the specifics of its new transgender troop policy in a court filing that says any service member or recruit who has been diagnosed with or treated for gender dysphoria is disqualified from serving — unless they can prove they meet a specific warfighting need and adhere to severe restrictions on their day-to-day behavior

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2 h. ago Donald Trump vows to slap 25% tariffs on imports from the European Union

Donald Trump, who will meet Keir Starmer today, said the bloc was established just to "screw" the United States of America as he announced the massive levy last night

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4 h. ago Incredible EU region still 14C in March where mountains meet the beach

Lunigiana in Tuscany, Italy, is named after its river and thought to be derived from ‘Luna,’ the Roman goddess of the moon. Although it might not be widely known, it's the perfect place for a getaway.

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5 h. ago Hidden loft in bedroom at missing chef Claudia Lawrence's home 'was never searched by police'

Claudia Lawrence (pictured) was 35 when she vanished without a trace after failing to turn up to work at York University on March 19, 2009.

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5 h. ago Satellite image captures three tropical cyclones spinning in the South Pacific at once

Tropical cyclones Rae, Seru and Alfred are churning as the region’s season reaches its peak Three tropical cyclones are churning in the South Pacific, an occurrence that scientists say is unusual.Tropical cyclones Rae, Seru and Alfred are all spinning as the region’s cyclone season, which starts in November and ends in April, reaches its peak. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Pentagon orders new purge of social media sites to dump diversity, inclusion mentions by March 5

Building lethality in the military may be the buzzword for the new Trump administration, but busywork and paperwork have become the reality at the Pentagon, as service members and civilian workers are facing a broad mandate to purge all of the department’s social media sites and untangle confusing personnel reduction moves

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7 h. ago Trump administration sets March 21 deadline for New York to end traffic congestion pricing

President Donald Trump's administration has given New York until March 21 to comply with its order to halt Manhattan’s new congestion pricing system

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8 h. ago Three survive small plane crash into Vermont mountain in latest aviation disaster

Rescuers trekked through ‘extremely difficult conditions’ in their hunt for the passengers, authorities said

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9 h. ago Liverpool go 13 points clear after Mac Allister completes cruise past Newcastle

Liverpool are disappearing over the horizon, leaving so-called title rivals to fight it out for second place. Arne Slot’s relentless team stretched their lead at the top of the Premier League to 13 points with 10 games remaining with an assured defeat of Newcastle. Arsenal have no chance of bridging the gap. Liverpool appear to be improving.A first-half goal from Dominik Szoboszlai and a fine second half strike from fellow midfielder Alexis Mac Allister sufficed against Eddie Howe’s team, who must hope injured assets and confidence recovers when the two clubs meet again in the Carabao Cup final in 18 days’ time. Liverpool were simply too strong and too solid for their challenge at Anfield. A run of five games in 15 days was portrayed as a defining period in the title race. Liverpool have strengthened their grip on title number 20. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago Liverpool go 13 points clear after Mac Allister completes stroll past Newcastle

Liverpool are disappearing over the horizon, leaving so-called title rivals to fight it out for second place. Arne Slot’s relentless team stretched their lead at the top of the Premier League to 13 points with 10 games remaining with an assured defeat of Newcastle. Arsenal have no chance of bridging the gap. Liverpool appear to be improving.A first-half goal from Dominik Szoboszlai and a fine second half strike from fellow midfielder Alexis Mac Allister sufficed against Eddie Howe’s team, who must hope injured assets and confidence recovers when the two clubs meet again in the Carabao Cup final in 18 days’ time. Liverpool were simply too strong and too solid for their challenge at Anfield. A run of five games in 15 days was portrayed as a defining period in the title race. Liverpool have strengthened their grip on title number 20. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago Jordan Chiles reveals she experienced suicidal thoughts while dealing with an abusive coach

Chiles’s memoir, ‘I'm That Girl: Living the Power of My Dreams,’ will be released on March 4

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10 h. ago Arsenal's title hopes OVER as Nottingham Forest failure leaves mountain to climb

NOTTTINGHAM FOREST 0-0 ARSENAL: The Gunners were forced to settle for a point at the City Ground after a game of few chances, with both sides needing to claim a win

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10 h. ago Love Island winner talks 'intimate' engagement plans with ITV co

EXCLUSIVE: Love Island Tom Clare and Molly Smith won the first series of All Stars last year - and things seem to be going incredibly well that we may hear wedding bells

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11 h. ago BRIT Awards 2025: Two more performers confirmed to take to the stage alongside Sabrina Carpenter and Jade Thirlwall

They will join already announced Jade Thirlwall, Sabrina Carpenter, Sam Fender, Lola Young, and The Last Dinner Party to perform at the star-studded awards night on March 1.

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11 h. ago Drivers warned of road closure during improvement works at Clydesdale bridge

Work on Elvanfoot Bridge on the A702 at Elvanfoot is due to start on Monday, March 3.

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11 h. ago High Street chain to shut stores which they claim are 'no longer viable'

Beaverbrooks confirmed seven of the stores will close in March and April as the economy continues to struggle under the Labour Government and its changes to employer NICs

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11 h. ago Meghan Markle adds new products, including pancake and cookie mixes, to her new brand portfolio

The Duchess of Sussex’s Netflix show ‘With Love, Meghan’ will premiere on March 4

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12 h. ago Petty LA council orders Simpsons producer to tear down incredible treehouse inspired by show

An iconic treehouse in Sherman Oaks, California might be on its final days after the city of Los Angeles started a seven-year legal battle with the owner, Rick Polizzi over zoning permits for it.

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