61 h. ago Trump has put Christian nationalists in key roles – say a prayer for free speech

Experts warn that a specific brand of Christianity will be prioritized and lead to a ‘further dismantling’ of institutionsThe Trump administration’s promotion of white Christian nationalists and prosperity gospel preachers to key government roles will lead to the “further dismantling of government institutions” and the chilling of free speech, experts have warned.Donald Trump announced the creation of an “anti-Christian bias” taskforce and a White House Faith Office (WHFO) in February, saying it would make recommendations to him “regarding changes to policies, programs, and practices” and consult with outside experts in “combatting anti-Semitic, anti-Christian, and additional forms of anti-religious bias”. Continue reading...

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65 h. ago Joe Biden slams Donald Trump in first speech since leaving office

‘In fewer than 100 days, this new administration has done so much damage and so much destruction,’ the former president told crowds gathered in Chicago

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2 d. ago Joe Biden accuses Trump and Musk of taking ‘hatchet’ to social security

In first speech since leaving office, ex-president spoke of ‘destruction’ current administration has wroughtJoe Biden on Tuesday accused Donald Trump and his billionaire lieutenant, Elon Musk, of taking a “hatchet” to the social security administration as part of their warp-speed effort to tear down the federal government.In his first public remarks since leaving office, the former president avoided any mention of Trump – his predecessor and successor – by name but assailed the administration for threatening social security, which he called a “sacred promise” that more than 70 million Americans rely on each month. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Biden skewers Trump and Republicans over Social Security in first speech since leaving office

Former president who was forced off the campaign trail by his own party emerges for the first time since handing the White House off to Donald Trump

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3 d. ago Biden takes aim at Trump and Musk in first speech of his post

Former President Joe Biden took aim at President Donald Trump and Elon Musk during the first speech of his post-presidency.

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3 d. ago Two arrests after police attend report of 'woman making threats'

A man and a woman have been arrested as police officers were seen leaving a property with evidence bags containing large knives.

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4 d. ago US military aid for Ukraine is about to cease. Is Europe ready? | David Shimer

Putin is planning for this war to continue. That leaves two key questions for Ukraine’s European alliesDavid Shimer was the director for eastern Europe and Ukraine on Joe Biden’s National Security CouncilThe war between Russia and Ukraine is approaching a historic turning point: unless the Trump administration adjusts course, US military aid for Ukraine is about to cease.In the months before leaving office, Joe Biden made a series of decisions to augment Ukraine’s stockpiles of vital munitions. Toward the end of 2024, the Department of Defense surged hundreds of thousands of artillery rounds, thousands of rockets and hundreds of armored vehicles to Ukraine, and that December, he approved an additional $1.25bn security assistance package for Ukraine, which has enabled the continued flow of US arms ever since (with the exception of the damaging pause ordered by Donald Trump in March).David Shimer served on the White House National Security Council from 2021-25, including as the direct...

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4 d. ago Trump official who helped dismantle USAID leaves role after ‘depriving millions’ of life

Pete Marocco reportedly clashed with Secretary of State Marco Rubio over extent of funding cuts

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5 d. ago Trump official who oversaw dismantling of USAID leaves US state department

Under Pete Marocco’s lead, nearly all USAID staff was fired, with funding slashed and contractors dismissedPete Marocco, the Trump administration official who played a major role in dismantling the US Agency for International Development (USAID), has left the state department, a US official said on Sunday.Donald Trump’s administration has moved to fire nearly all USAID staff, as billionaire Elon Musk’s so-called “department of government efficiency” has slashed funding and dismissed contractors across the federal bureaucracy in what it calls an attack on wasteful spending. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago MoJ launches probe into Manchester Arena bomb plotter's brutal attack on prison guards

Hashem Abedi allegedly attacked three prison guards with 'makeshift weapons and hot cooking oil' - leaving officers sustained life-threatening injuries including burns, scalds and stab wounds

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5 d. ago ITV Celebrity Big Brother fans make same demand after Mickey Rourke forced to leave house

Hollywood star Mickey Rourke was officially asked to leave following a string of inappropriate and offensive remarks

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6 d. ago Mickey Rourke’s final act that led to Celebrity Big Brother axe

After less than a week in the Celebrity Big Brother house, Hollywood star Mickey Rourke was officially asked to leave following a string of inappropriate and offensive remarks to multiple housemates

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6 d. ago Manchester Arena terrorist 'attacks three prison officers with cooking oil and makeshift weapons and leaves them with life

The officers received life-threatening injuries after being attacked with weapons in HMP Frankland in Durham.

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7 d. ago Edu sends message to Arsenal fans and new sporting director after officially leaving Gunners

Edu will officially leave his role as Arsenal's sporting director and has paid tribute to the fans and the owners after some impressive work that has seen the Gunners become a force again

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9 d. ago Axing 'safer school' Met police officers will leave more pupils vulnerable to knife crime, say teachers

Pupils say they are worried ‘more knives and drugs’ will be brought in as a result of the move

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1 week ago Keir Starmer issues urgent 'world as we knew it has gone' warning as he makes major change

The Prime Minister has declared "the world as we knew it has gone" ahead of a major speech tomorrow in the wake of Donald Trump's tariff announcements.

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1 week ago Keir Starmer issues urgent 'world as we knew it has gone' warning ahead of major speech

The Prime Minister has declared "the world as we knew it has gone" ahead of a major speech tomorrow in the wake of Donald Trump's tariff announcements.

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2 w. ago Kevin De Bruyne makes Man City departure official as superstar to leave Etihad at end of his contract

The Belgian midfielder has become a club legend since signing from Wolfsburg in 2015

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2 w. ago Donald Trump's tariff speech almost breaks the internet over bizarre fixation on common word

The US president became visibly gripped by a word that most Americans use without a second thought: "groceries." "Likewise, an old-fashioned term that we use: groceries," Trump mused

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2 w. ago Keir Starmer to give major speech today after Donald Trump's tariff bombshell

Prime Minister Keir Starmer will give a major speech today less than 24 hours after US President Donald Trump unleashed damaging tariffs on Britain and the rest of the world

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