46 m. ago UK suspends aid to Rwanda over role in eastern DR Congo conflict

Keir Starmer’s government warns of further sanctions unless Kigali withdraws troops from its east African neighbour

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47 m. ago Newsom threatens to pull funds unless California cities crack down on homelessness

‘We’re not going to fund failure,’ says governor, who warned local authorities they could lose out on millions of dollarsCalifornia’s governor warned cities and counties that they could lose out on hundreds of millions of dollars in state funding if they do not make progress in clearing out encampments and tackling homelessness.Gavin Newsom’s comments on Monday, while announcing $920m in funding to address the crisis, come as he escalates efforts to push local governments to take greater action. Last summer, Newsom told counties he could withhold state support if they failed to do more homeless encampment sweeps. Continue reading...

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51 m. ago New Jersey governor unveils $58.1B budget amid federal funding uncertainty

New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy has unveiled a nearly $58.1 billion budget, the final spending plan of his two terms in office

Economics

57 m. ago Donald Trump told 'absolute flat out lies' about Ukraine says Boris Johnson

Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson, whose own relationship with the truth has been questioned over the years, said there had been “appalling misrepresentations” about it.

Politics

77 m. ago Chile hit by nationwide blackout, forcing Santiago metro evacuations

Chile’s biggest blackout in 15 years hits from Arica to Los Lagos, testing one of South America’s top power gridsA sweeping blackout has hit Chile, stranding commuters, paralyzing countless businesses and leaving most of the South American country without electricity. The government did not immediately offer an explanation for the widespread power failures that left millions of people without electricity all the way from the northernmost Chilean port of Arica to the southern Los Lagos agricultural region. Chile’s national disaster response service, Senapred, reported only that a “disruption in the supply of electricity” had provoked a “massive power outage” across more than a dozen regions in the country, including Chile’s capital of Santiago, where authorities said there would be no subway service until further notice. The country’s electricity distributor, Saesa, which serves more than a million people across Chile, confirmed that a nationwide power failure had affected all of its...

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1 hour ago Kylie Jenner pays tribute to 'light of her life' after Jesus Guerrero's death

Kylie Jenner has taken to social media to pay tribute to her close friend and hairstylist Jesus Guerrero following his tragic death over the weekend

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1 hour ago Boring Belgians are up in arms after being banned from drinking live fish

A more than 600 years old fishy folk tradition has been culled due to new animal welfare laws that prevent a priest, mayor and aldermen sipping wine and live fish

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2 h. ago 'Dedicated' doctor, 30, plunged to her death after falling down Welsh mountain while scrambling with her friend, inquest told

Dr Charlotte Crook, 30, and her colleague Adam Weatherhogg were walking on Glyder Fach, near Llanberis, Snowdonia, on February 16 when the tragedy occurred.

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2 h. ago Pope Francis is 'critical but stable' and still being treated for double pneumonia, the Vatican confirms

The Pope, 88, is currently enduring his twelfth consecutive day at Rome's Gemelli Hospital where he is receiving treatment after being diagnosed with pneumonia in both lungs.

Economics

2 h. ago Sir Rod Stewart's son admitted to Malibu rehab for substance abuse months after marriage breakdown

The party-loving offspring of Sir Rod is currently holed away at the $80,000-a-month Cliffside Malibu rehab facility where his close friend Scott Disick once sought treatment.

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2 h. ago Tim Westwood inquiry report: what new allegations against him have emerged?

The document contains a series of previously unpublished claims, including 22 from members of the publicThe independent inquiry into what the BBC knew about the former Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood’s conduct has been published almost three years after a joint investigation by the Guardian and BBC News.The investigation told the stories of a number of women who accused the 67-year-old of sexual misconduct and predatory behaviour.“Hounded” a 17-year-old Black woman with phone calls and texts.Invited a girl who was 15 or 16 back to his home following an under-16 night, after she had added him on Blackberry to get information about the event.Contacted a woman who had shared her business card, and appeared agitated when she did not want to meet late at night.“Hurled” a can of drink at a woman who was serving in a club.A former BBC staff member told the corporation their son had witnessed Westwood propositioning a 15-year-old girl in a night club in around 2007. The BBC reported the complaint t...

Politics

2 h. ago 'At this once in a generation moment, we must step up on defence and security'

Deputy PM Angela Rayner said tough choices meant the overseas aid budget had to be cut - but vowed 'this government will do everything we can to return to a world where that is not the case'

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2 h. ago Manchester United hold secret weapon to complete Victor Osimhen transfer

Victor Osimhen has been a long-term target for Manchester United but whether they test the waters in the summer, remains to be seen

Sport

2 h. ago Sir Rod Stewart's son admitted to Malibu rehab for addiction months after marriage breakdown

The party-loving offspring of Sir Rod is currently holed away at the $80,000-a-month Cliffside Malibu rehab facility where his close friend Scott Disick once sought treatment.

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2 h. ago SNP Budget plans approved with Greens, Lib Dems and Alba in support as Labour abstain

Green and Lib Dem MSPs backed the government during the Stage 3 vote on Tuesday, as well as Alba’s sole MSP.

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2 h. ago Man Utd 'wanted to send Marcus Rashford to seventh tier club' as private talks emerge

Marcus Rashford has landed himself in hot water in recent years at Manchester United and Erik ten Hag was reportedly told by a confidant that Sir Alex Ferguson would have sent him to Macclesfield if he stepped out of line

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2 h. ago Pope Francis health latest: Live updates as Pontiff approves sainthood from hospital despite his critical condition

MAILONLINE BLOG: Follow live updates on Pope Francis as 88-year-old pontiff remains in a critical condition at Rome's Gemelli hospital.

Society

2 h. ago Pope Francis remains ‘critical but stable’ in hospital with pneumonia

Pontiff has carried on with work, including holding a meeting in hospital to approve two people for sainthoodPope Francis, who has been in hospital for 12 days battling pneumonia and other ailments, remains in a “critical but stable” condition, the Vatican said on Tuesday.The pontiff, 88, has not suffered further “acute respiratory episodes” and tests checking blood circulation “continue to be stable”, the Vatican said in its evening update. Continue reading...

Culture

3 h. ago NHS chief’s surprise resignation puts scrutiny on Streeting’s vision for NHS

Health secretary reveals that tighter Whitehall control will form part of government’s ‘plan for change’

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3 h. ago Washout leaves Australia set for last four but potentially short of game time | Geoff Lemon

They should beat Afghanistan to progress, but the batters would have benefited from a hit-out against South AfricaIf you were an Australian supporter of a certain pragmatic bent, you might be quite pleased with a washout against South Africa at the Champions Trophy. With a win already banked, you slide past your most dangerous opponent in Group B without having conceded any advantage to them. It leaves you level with them on three points and guaranteed a semi-final as long as you can beat an Afghanistan team that, despite their recent advancements and the memorably close result last time you played, you should still beat anytime, anywhere across a format as extended as 50 overs.If you’re an Australian supporter of the sort of bullishness natural to Australian supporters, including any past or current Australian player, you would say that you always want to play the best teams because you’ll beat them while having a grand old time in the process, and that sliding past your most dange...

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