34 m. ago Trump Epstein fallout continues as press secretary attempts to explain president’s ‘hoax’ claims: Live updates

Trump attacks own supporters for continuing to press for release of Epstein files causing rift in MAGA base

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1 hour ago Child dies after school coach overturns on way home from trip to zoo

A major incident was declared in Minehead after a coach carrying more than 60 people flipped onto its roof

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3 h. ago Trump’s press secretary fields Epstein questions after president lashes out against ‘hoax’ theories: Live

‘I don’t want their support anymore!’ says president, calling supporters demanding answers on Epstein files ‘weaklings’

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3 h. ago White House says Trump won’t recommend special prosecutor in Epstein case and calls Democrats wanting transparency ‘asinine’ – live

White House press secretary doubles down on Trump’s partisan lines of attack about the Jeffrey Epstein case, which as cause turmoil among his Maga baseTrump supporters burn Maga hats after he dismisses Epstein files furorDonald Trump has lashed out against his own supporters, calling them gullible “weaklings” for questioning the transparency of a secretive government inquiry into the late high-profile socialite and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.The US president is struggling to contain a political crisis within his usually loyal Make America Great Again (Maga) base over suspicion that the administration is hiding details of Epstein’s crimes to protect the rich elite Epstein associated with, which included Trump. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Tour de France 2025 live: Stage 12 result and standings as Tadej Pogacar soars to victory on Hautacam

Tadej Pogacar demolished his rivals to storm back into the lead of the Tour de France with his 20th career stage win

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6 h. ago Tour de France 2025 live: Stage 12 route updates to summit finish in Pyrenees as Tadej Pogacar attacks

The Tour de France hits the high mountains with a feast of climbing in the Pyrenees, finishing on the summit finish at Hautacam

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7 h. ago The Open 2025: first round updates as Fitzpatrick shares lead at Royal Portrush – live

Latest updates from the opening day of the 153rd OpenLive official leaderboard | And you can email ScottPadraig Harrington bogeys the par-three 3rd as well. Two putts from 42 feet far from a gimme and he doesn’t make them. His place at the top is taken by Jacob Skov Olesen: the 26-year-old Dane, making his professional debut at the Open – he finished in a tie for 60th at Troon as an amateur – tramlines a 40-foot putt on 1. Had that not hit the cup, it was halfway to Giant’s Causeway. A sizzling Danish start to the Open.-1: Højgaard (3), Olesen (1) E: Harrington (3), Migliozzi (2) Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Trump lashes out at supporters as poll says most Americans believe key details on Epstein being hidden: Live

‘I don’t want their support anymore!’ says president, calling supporters demanding answers on Epstein files ‘weaklings’

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8 h. ago Tour de France 2025 live: Stage 12 route updates to summit finish in Pyrenees as Tadej Pogacar reveals crash injuries

The Tour de France hits the high mountains with a feast of climbing in the Pyrenees, finishing on the summit finish at Hautacam

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8 h. ago M4 traffic live updates as car fire brings motorway to a standstill

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9 h. ago Tour de France 2025 live: Stage 12 route updates with Pogacar, Vingegaard and Healy set for fireworks in the Pyrenees

The Tour de France hits the high mountains with a feast of climbing in the Pyrenees, finishing on the summit finish at Hautacam

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9 h. ago UK payrolls down by 178,000 over last year; Bundesbank chief defends central bank independence after Trump’s attacks on Powell – business live

UK company payrolls have fallen by 178,000 in last year, pushing unemployment rate to four-year highAnalysis: The rise in unemployment shows the UK jobs market is cooling, but it is not collapsingDeutsche Bank’s chief UK economist Sanjay Raja agrees that the UK’s labour market is continuing to cool, with both payrolls and vacancies down.Raja explains:Redundancies remain elevated with the May data showing a 114k increase in the three months to May – its highest level in three months. Jobs demand remains weak as hiring plans are near a standstill.This will continue to see unemployment rise – but we think this will be a slow grind higher as opposed to a whipsaw higher. For the MPC, despite the bump higher in inflation, the loosening in labour market should give the BoE reason to proceed with a gradual dial down of restrictive policy.The fallout in the labour market from the hikes in National Insurance Contributions and the minimum wage is not as big as previously thought. Even so, as p...

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11 h. ago Voting age to be lowered to 16 across UK by next general election

16- and 17-year-olds will be able to vote in all elections as part of changes including easier voter registration and crackdown on foreign interferenceUK politics live – latest updatesThe voting age will be lowered to 16 across the UK by the next general election in a major change of the democratic system.The government said it was a reform to bring in more fairness for 16- and 17-year-olds, many of whom already work and are able to serve in the military. It brings the whole of the UK voting age to 16. Scotland and Wales have already made the change for Holyrood and Senedd elections, as well as local council elections. Continue reading...

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11 h. ago Tour de France 2025 live: Stage 12 route and updates with fireworks expected in the Pyrenees today

The Tour hits the high mountains with a feast of climbing in the Pyrenees, finishing on the summit finish at Hautacam

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12 h. ago The rise in unemployment shows the UK jobs market is cooling, but it is not collapsing

Despite the latest poor data, wage growth remains resilient and there are ‘signs of confidence returning’UK unemployment rises as jobs market ‘weakens’Business live – latest updatesAnaemic economic growth, rising inflation, and a worsening outlook in the jobs market. If the inheritance from the Conservatives had been bad, the situation a year in to the new Labour government do not look much better.The latest figures show unemployment nudged up to 4.7% in May, hitting the highest level in four years, while wage growth slowed for a third consecutive month, and employers cut back on hiring. Continue reading...

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12 h. ago Rise in unemployment shows UK jobs market is cooling, but it is not collapsing

Despite latest poor data wage growth remains resilient, and there are ‘signs of confidence returning’UK unemployment rises as jobs market ‘weakens’Business live – latest updatesAnaemic economic growth, rising inflation, and a worsening outlook in the jobs market. If the inheritance from the Conservatives had been bad, the situation a year in to the new Labour government does not look much better.The latest figures show unemployment nudged up to 4.7% in May, hitting the highest level in four years, while wage growth slowed for a third consecutive month, and employers cut back on hiring. Continue reading...

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12 h. ago Usyk vs Dubois 2 press conference live: Heavyweight rivals share stage ahead of Wembley rematch

Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois square off for the undisputed heavyweight title on Saturday, two years after their first fight

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12 h. ago Transfer news live: Liverpool chase Isak, Gyokeres to Arsenal update, Man United eye surprise Mbeumo alternative

Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike are on Liverpool’s radar while Viktor Gyokeres and Noni Madueke are closing in on moves to Arsenal this window

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12 h. ago Jaguar Land Rover to axe 500 UK management jobs as Trump tariffs fallout dents sales

British carmaker to offer voluntary redundancy to managers after 15.1% sales drop in three months to JuneUK unemployment rises as jobs market ‘weakens’Business live – latest updatesJaguar Land Rover has said it will axe up to 500 management jobs in the UK, after the carmaker reported a plunge in sales linked to Donald Trump’s tariffs.The British luxury car manufacturer said about 1.5% of its staff in the UK would be affected by the job cuts as part of a voluntary redundancy round for managers. JLR, which is owned by India’s Tata Motors, employs 33,000 people in the UK. Continue reading...

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13 h. ago Preparations to deliver Patriot missile systems to Ukraine under way, Nato’s top Europe commander says – Europe live

Alexus Grynkewich says Russia will remain a threat even if a peaceful solution to war in Ukraine can be foundAletha Adu in London and Deborah Cole in BerlinKeir Starmer will welcome Germany’s chancellor, Friedrich Merz, to Downing Street on Thursday to sign a new bilateral treaty that promises tighter action on smuggling gangs, expanded defence exports and closer industrial ties between the UK and Germany. Continue reading...

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