33 m. ago Carnival argument shooting kills 3 in an unusually violent weekend for Salt Lake City area

A 16-year-old boy shot five people in a confrontation between two groups at a carnival in a Salt Lake City suburb Sunday, killing three of them including an 8-month-old infant

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44 m. ago Full scale of damage to Iran's nuclear sites laid bare as fears of WW3 ramp up

Israel launched recent airstrikes on Iran targeting a number of key nuclear and military sites, with Tehran retaliating, as hundreds of people have died in the ongoing hostilities

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55 m. ago DAN HODGES: Starmer has known about the appalling abuse for a decade. Yet he opposed a national rape inquiry because he knew it would damage Labour

The Prime Minister had no need to wait for Baroness Casey's findings. He already knew the truth about the rape gangs. And now - to Sir Keir's eternal shame - so does the country...

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71 m. ago NHS trust tells wheelchair user to go to Pets at Home to be weighed

Health trust apologises after patient told to use ‘community-based’ options such as machines in shops intended for animals

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73 m. ago All British people in Israel told to 'register' to get information on leaving country

Tensions are high between Israel and Iran

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73 m. ago Princess Diana's Twin Nieces Model in Retro Aspinal of London Campaign

Princess Diana's Twin Nieces Model in Retro Aspinal of London Campaign  People.com

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92 m. ago Cooper says law on rape being tightened so adults cannot use consent as defence against charge of raping child under 16 – UK politics live

Yvette Cooper tells parliament that Louise Casey audit found some cases were downgraded from rape to lesser charges ‘because 13- to 15-year-old is perceived to have consented’Starmer launches new grooming gangs investigationIn his interview on the Sky News this morning Chris Philp, the shadow home secretary, said that Keir Starmer should apologise for saying in January that those calling for a national inquiry into grooming gangs were jumping on a far-right bandwagon. Kemi Badenoch, his party leader, is also quoted today in an Daily Express splash story saying Starmer should apologise, but she is saying he should apologise for not agreeing to hold a national inquiry earlier.At the Downing Street lobby briefing this morning the No 10 spokesperson was asked if Starmer still thought that people who backed a national inquiry in January were joining a far-right bandwagon. In response, the spokesperson defended the phrase, and insisted that it only applied to Tories who were now demanding...

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96 m. ago DWP could dish out up to £9k a year to asthma sufferers or other respiratory conditions

The Government has confirmed that people who suffer from a range of breathing conditions may be in line for a cash boost from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)

Economics

99 m. ago Renfrewshire Council agrees on adding £600,000 to fund that helps people during cost

The Scottish Welfare Fund provides a safety net for people on low incomes through crisis and community care grants.

Economics

1 hour ago Salmonella poisoning linked to pistachio cream sickens 4 in Minnesota and New Jersey

Four people have been sickened in two states by salmonella poisoning linked to pistachio cream, a nut butter spread

Politics

1 hour ago Emergency services warn of wildfire risk before expected UK heatwave

Temperatures forecast to reach 32C in London on Saturday as authorities issue reminder to check on vulnerable peopleEmergency services have issued warnings over the increased risks of wildfires before an expected heatwave this weekend, with temperatures forecast to reach 32C in some parts of the country.Authorities reminded the public to check in with older people and those with health conditions as forecasters predicted a burst of heat expected to peak this weekend before easing early next week. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Trump promises expanded immigration crackdown after ‘No Kings’ protests

Statement comes amid questions over whether Ice – reportedly $1bn over budget – is set to run out of moneyDonald Trump has promised an expanded immigration crackdown in several large Democratic-led cities as apparent vengeance for “No Kings” protests against his administration on Saturday that drew millions of people – despite questions over whether the agency in charge of the effort is set to run out of money.In new reporting Monday, Axios claimed US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Ice) was $1bn over budget and set to run out of money in the next one to three months. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Four people given suspended sentences for Vinícius Júnior hate crime

Effigy of Real Madrid forward was hung from a bridgeAll four signed a letter of apology to the BrazilianFour people have been handed suspended jail sentences by a Madrid court after being found guilty of a hate crime related to an effigy of the Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior.They were involved in hanging a banner reading “Madrid hates Real” and an inflatable black effigy in a replica of the Brazilian’s No 20 shirt on a bridge before a Copa del Rey match between Real Madrid and Atlético in January 2023. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Audit found ‘clear evidence of representation’ of Asian and Pakistani men in grooming gang cases in local data, MPs told – UK politics live

Yvette Cooper tells parliament that Louise Casey audit found ‘organisations avoided topic for fear of appearing racist or raising community tensions’Starmer launches new grooming gangs investigationIn his interview on the Sky News this morning Chris Philp, the shadow home secretary, said that Keir Starmer should apologise for saying in January that those calling for a national inquiry into grooming gangs were jumping on a far-right bandwagon. Kemi Badenoch, his party leader, is also quoted today in an Daily Express splash story saying Starmer should apologise, but she is saying he should apologise for not agreeing to hold a national inquiry earlier.At the Downing Street lobby briefing this morning the No 10 spokesperson was asked if Starmer still thought that people who backed a national inquiry in January were joining a far-right bandwagon. In response, the spokesperson defended the phrase, and insisted that it only applied to Tories who were now demanding an inquiry they never set...

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2 h. ago HMRC income tax change that will affect 'hundreds of thousands of people'

Finance experts are warning anyone who is currently registered for Self Assessment - whether they owe tax or not - to make sure they have submitted their tax return

Politics

2 h. ago Experts issue warning to people in relationships over habit that could mean your partner is a narcissist

Does your partner ever make you feel like you're inadequate or doing something wrong without actually saying so? It turns out this behaviour, which experts suggest can spell disaster, has a name.

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2 h. ago Are you a Flat Earther? You're probably ARROGANT: People who believe in conspiracy theories are 'massively overconfident', study finds

When it comes to conspiracy theories, there are some pretty extreme ones out there. Now, a study has revealed that people who believe in these concepts are likely to be overconfident.

Politics

2 h. ago Politician found in breach of council rules with controversial social media post on immigration

The standards committee convened a meeting to decide the fate of the councillor

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3 h. ago UK beach that's 'nicer than Spain' is one of the most complained about in the world

The beach is one of the UK's most popular spots but according to a new study, it's also a place that people have a lot of negative things to say about

Society

3 h. ago Two officers 'stabbed' at criminal courthouse in terrifying scenes

The attack happened in the lobby of the the Manhattan criminal courthouse on Monday as the workers were scanning people into the building - a suspect has been taken into custody

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