21 h. ago Four Republicans join Democrats to force vote on bill that would extend Obamacare subsidies

Stunning move comes after House Republicans pushed ahead with bill that doesn’t address soaring premiums if Affordable Care Act tax credits expireUS politics live – latest updatesIn a major setback for Mike Johnson and the House GOP, four Republicans have joined with the Democrats to sign a petition forcing a vote on legislation that will extend for three years premium tax credits for Affordable Care Act healthcare plans.The rebellion underscores the nervousness among Republicans over an increase in healthcare costs before the 2026 midterm elections, in which the party will be defending its slim control of the House. Continue reading...

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34 h. ago M1 closed in one direction after serious crash as rush hour traffic hit by huge queues

A MAJOR UK motorway has been forced to close after a "serious collision" - as cops launch an investigation into the crash. Motorists have been warned of severe delays on the M1 near Milton Keynes, Northamptonshire, following the horror smash last night. Traffic officers and police were scrambled to the crash just before 11pm. The...

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5 d. ago A46 crash UPDATES: Road closed after emergency services race to 'serious' crash

A serious collision has forced a section of the A46 to close this morning - with police, fire crews and forensic officers carrying out a 'detailed collision investigation' at the scene

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7 d. ago Venezuela decries ‘act of piracy’ after US forces seize oil tanker off country’s coast

Footage uploaded to X by US attorney general shows its forces landing on the tanker in major escalation of Trump’s pressure campaignUS politics live – latest updatesUS forces have seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, in a major escalation of Donald Trump’s four-month pressure campaign against the South American country’s dictator, Nicolás Maduro, whose government called the seizure “an act of international piracy”.Trump confirmed the operation on Wednesday, saying: “We’ve just seized a tanker on the coast of Venezuela – a large tanker, very large, the largest one ever seized actually.” Continue reading...

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9 d. ago LIVE updates as trains face 'major disruption' at busy London station

LIVE updates as trains face 'major disruption' at busy London station  Richmond & Twickenham Times

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1 week ago Major road closed in both directions after serious collision causes huge diversion

According to National Highways, it remains closed in both directions between the A3074 (Lelant) and the B3301 (Hayle) following a serious collision reported to them at 8.11pm on Sunday

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1 week ago M4 live updates as accident causes major disruption in treacherous conditions

Driving conditions along the whole of the motorway are described as poor

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1 week ago A19 crash LIVE: 'Serious collision' causing traffic chaos as major road closed in both directions

A "serious collision" on the A19 in Tyne and Wear between the A1058 Silverlink Roundabout and the A1056 Killingworth Way, has led to its closure with emergency services at the scene

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1 week ago Rochdale crash LIVE: Roads closed as woman cut from car after horror collision

Emergency services have attended a 'major road traffic collision' in Rochdale at the junction of Bolton Road and Eskdale Avenue, with one woman cut from a vehicle and taken to hospital

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1 week ago Rochdale crash closes roads as woman cut from car after horror collision

Emergency services have attended a 'major road traffic collision' in Rochdale at the junction of Bolton Road and Eskdale Avenue, with one woman cut from a vehicle and taken to hospital

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2 w. ago M66 crash LIVE traffic updates as queues build on motorway and major road

Drivers are facing delays

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2 w. ago Live M1 traffic updates as lorry destroyed in early hours crash near Sheffield

A lorry collision closes two lanes on the M1 northbound near Sheffield with traffic facing delays in the early hours of the morning according to National Highways

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2 w. ago M54 traffic updates LIVE as road closed overnight for recovery after lorry collision

Part of the M54 is closed again — for the second time in one week — after another crash involving a lorry near junction two for Wolverhampton, West Midlands

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2 w. ago M54 traffic: Motorway closed overnight for recovery work after lorry collision

Part of the M54 was closed again — for the second time in one week — after another crash involving a lorry near junction two for Wolverhampton, West Midlands

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2 w. ago Wembley stabbing live updates as major road closed with 9 London buses diverted

Wembley stabbing live updates as major road closed with 9 London buses diverted  My London

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2 w. ago M1 closure recap: Major motorway closed in West Yorkshire after collision

Emergency services were on the scene, while National Highways traffic officers diverted road users and urged those travelling to plan ahead before embarking on their journeys

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2 w. ago Black Friday 2025: Huge sales across Amazon, Apple, Debenhams and more

Live updates with huge Black Friday 2025 sales across major high street brands and online retailers

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3 w. ago A470 live updates as drivers face long delays on major South Wales road

There are delays of almost an hour on the major road this morning

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3 w. ago Major motorway closed after 'serious collision' sees HGV cross into opposite carriageway

Emergency services are still on the scene, with West Mercia Police in attendance alongside National Highways Traffic Officers, who are assisting with the complex traffic management required

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3 w. ago LIVE updates as major junction in town centre closed after serious collision

Emergency services are at the scene

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