32 h. ago Trump touts renewal of rightwing policies in lengthy speech as Democrats jeer, protest and walk out – live

Trump praises Elon Musk and defends trade wars; Democratic congressman Al Green was removed from chamber for early disruption to Trump’s speechFull report: Trump says administration ‘just getting started’Donald Trump’s speech tonight at the front of the House chamber will look just like a State of the Union, but it will actually be a joint address to Congress.Trump, like all presidents going back to Ronald Reagan, have given an address to Congress early in their term. Continue reading...

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45 h. ago LIVE: Police tape off building site with air ambulance scrambled

Multiple police vehicles are at the scene in Hulme

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46 h. ago Air ambulance lands and fire crews scramble after man falls into brook

He was treated for cold water shock

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47 h. ago Major incident in West Lothian as air ambulance rushes to scene

Emergency services were called to the Blackburn Road area in Bathgate after the alarm was raised.

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50 h. ago Trump to address Congress as policy decisions divide nation – US politics live

President expected to ask for more money for immigration crackdown as Democrats invite fired federal workers to speechSome US government workers with top security clearances fired in mass layoffs overseen by Elon Musk in recent weeks were not given standard exit briefings and advised on what to do if approached by foreign adversaries, four sources told Reuters.The lack of so-called “read outs” for workers with clearances dismissed by Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency in February could raise security risks as they dealt with secret information on everything from managing nuclear weapons to protecting the power grid from influence by adversaries and ensuring the safety of US international development staffers, former security officials said.The Trump administration has suspended delivery of all US military aid to Ukraine, blocking billions in crucial shipments as the White House piles pressure on Ukraine to sue for peace with Vladimir Putin. The decision affects deliveries of...

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69 h. ago At least two dead after car driven into crowds in German city of Mannheim

Several people injured and driver of SUV arrested by police, who had warned of terrorist threats at carnivalsEurope live – latest updatesA car has rammed into crowds in the centre of the German city of Mannheim, killing at least two people and injuring several others after police had warned of terrorist threats at regional carnival festivities.The driver of a black SUV was arrested according to a police spokesperson, and forces across the city were on alert over concerns that other suspects could be at large. Warnings were issued to the public to stay clear of the city centre. Continue reading...

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69 h. ago Two dead after car driven into crowds in German city of Mannheim

Several people injured and driver of SUV arrested by police, who had warned of terrorist threats at carnivalsEurope live – latest updatesA car has rammed into crowds in the centre of the German city of Mannheim, killing two people and injuring several others after police warned of terrorist threats at regional carnival festivities.Police said they had arrested a man, the driver of a black SUV, who was reportedly being treated for his injuries in hospital under tight police protection. Thomas Strobl, the interior minister of Baden-Württemberg state, said the suspect was a 40-year-old German man from the south-western state of Rhineland-Palatinate who was believed to have acted alone. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Live M62 traffic updates tonight as air ambulance called to 'serious' crash and motorway closed

The westbound carriageway is shut and the air ambulance is at the scene - updates as we get them

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4 d. ago LIVE: M6 closure as police rush to scene after car flips over

One lane has been closed

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8 d. ago Man dies after being pulled from water following air and sea response near Penarth Pier

A large emergency services response attended the seafront after multiple 999 calls were made by the public, including a Coastguard helicopter and air ambulance

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9 d. ago Watch live: Tory leader Kemi Badenoch advocates putting Britain first in foreign policy speech

Watch live as Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch advocates putting Britain first in a major foreign policy speech on Tuesday (25 February).

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9 d. ago One dead and two pedestrians injured after crash between bus and car

The driver of the car has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

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1 week ago LIVE: Police cordon off flats in major emergency service response after fire breaks out

Emergency services are in attendance

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1 week ago Driver fighting for life after horrific crash beside East Lancs Road

An air ambulance was scrambled to the scene of the major collision

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1 week ago LIVE: East Lancs Road closed with major emergency response and air ambulance scrambled

A huge emergency services presence is at the scene this evening

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1 week ago Truth behind how dangerous it really is to fly now after spate of deadly plane crashes

Since the start of 2025, a passenger jet and military chopper collided over Washington DC, an air ambulance exploded in Philadelphia and a Delta flight flipped during a Toronto landing.

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1 week ago Air ambulances sent out following tram and van crash which killed girl, 3

Officers are searching for the van driver

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1 week ago LIVE Metrolink crash: Police 'yet to locate' van driver after girl, 3, killed

Police are warning of a 'lengthy closure'

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1 week ago LIVE: Body found as police close off road in major ongoing incident

Police and paramedics have taped off Longsight Road in the Greenmount area of Bury

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2 w. ago Liverpool alert: area sealed off amid heavy police and air ambulance presence

Armed officers are currently reported to be at the scene of the incident in the Huyton area.

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