12 h. ago Tiny African country detaining five deported US migrants asked Trump team for $500 million: report

Activists challenge secret agreement between US and Eswatini as human rights groups warn against lack of due process

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4 d. ago University warns of ‘urgent financial challenges’ as new redundancy scheme opens

The principal of the University of Edinburgh said the situation is placing the ‘stability’ of the university sector ‘under threat’.

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7 d. ago Authorities must tackle 'challenges' in performing at Fringe, chief executive warns, amid flat ticket sales

Ticket sales were flat for this year’s Fringe

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1 week ago Powell says ‘shifting’ economic risks strengthen case for Fed rate cut

Central bank chair warns of ‘challenging situation’ with tariffs pushing up inflation and jobs market cooling

Economics

1 week ago Powell says ‘shifting’ economic risks heighten case for Fed rate cut

Central bank chair warns of ‘challenging situation’ with tariffs pushing up inflation and jobs market cooling

Economics

1 week ago ITV boss explains why John Torode show is still on air after BBC MasterChef axe

John Torode and Gregg Wallace were both axed from MasterChef after an investigation into their behaviour - but ITV continued to air the show that Torode fronts alongside his wife Lisa Faulkner

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1 week ago ITV boss explains why John Torode show is still on air despite BBC MasterChef axe

John Torode and Gregg Wallace have both been axed from the BBC's MasterChef following a report into conduct on the show

Culture

1 week ago ITV boss addresses decision to keep airing John Torode show after MasterChef axe

John Torode's Weekend Kitchen show has continued to air on ITV, after the TV star was dropped from the BBC's MasterChef

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1 week ago ITV boss warns of 'challenging' changes to daytime ahead of huge cuts

ITV boss Kevin Lygo has lifted the lid on upcoming cuts to the channel's daytime offerings, admitting that certain shows are a huge expense to make

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2 w. ago West Highland Way hikers warned after multiple injuries and rescues on challenging terrain

The West Highland Way has been the site of four incidents in recent weeks, with hikers suffering serious injuries and requiring rescue.

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3 w. ago Russia cannot challenge borders ‘with impunity’, warns Tusk ahead of Trump

Concerns are growing over Ukraine being shut out of Friday’s Alaska meetingTusk says the US has pledged to consult with European partners before this Friday’s meeting with Putin.He adds that the importance of maintaining the integrity of Ukraine’s territory “is not just a matter of solidarity with our neighbour, but also of our own security.”“From history we know — and Poland has often been a victim of this — that when the great powers decided about other countries without the participation of those countries in negotiations, the consequences were grave.” Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Coronation Street fans 'confirm' Carla Connor and Lisa Swain proposal twist as it's not as it seems

Viewers of the ITV soap will see the Underworld factory boss acquire a ring as she wants to ask the detective sergeant to marry her

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3 w. ago Wildfires close Mount Vesuvius trails while fierce blazes continue in France

French officials says heatwave in southern Europe complicates efforts to contain biggest wildfire since 1949Tourist trails have been closed on Mount Vesuvius in southern Italy as firefighters tackle a huge blaze on the volcano’s slopes, while officials warned of another “challenging day” for those working to contain France’s biggest wildfire since 1949.The wildfire on Mount Vesuvius, close to Naples, broke out a few days ago and by Saturday afternoon had stretched to about 3km (1.9 miles) wide, destroying hundreds of hectares of woodland and killing wild animals. Thick smoke could be seen from Pompeii and Naples. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago ‘This trend has the potential to end in absolute tragedy’: The new social media challenge that has authorities issuing stark warnings

‘This trend has the potential to end in absolute tragedy,’ said Titania Jordan, chief parenting officer at Bark Technologie

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4 w. ago Fiona Phillips' ITV boss husband Martin Frizell claims Phillip Schofield scandal 'helped' him as This Morning became an 'escape from home' after she was diagnosed with Alzheimer's

In Fiona's new memoir, which Martin co-wrote along with journalist friend Alison Phillips, he revealed that going into work at ITV in 2023 'took his mind of Fiona at home'.

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