52 m. ago Donald Trump LIVE: Keir Starmer to meet US President at White House for crucial talks

Prime Minister Keir Starmer will carefully navigate around the shifting priorities of the administration of Donald Trump that is increasingly putting America's European allies on notice

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2 h. ago Roy Keane reignites James Maddison feud with brutal response after Spurs star's dig

James Maddison shushed Roy Keane after scoring in Tottenham's win over Manchester United earlier this month and the popular pundit has now responded in typical fashion

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5 h. ago Every DWP benefit not increasing in April 2025 in major blow to thousands

The benefits that will remain unaffected by rises this April include the benefit cap, capital limits, and Local Housing Allowance. Additionally, bereavement support and the High Income Child Benefit charge are also not included

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8 h. ago Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv’s troops regain village near Pokrovsk where ISW says Russians falter

Moscow claims recapture of some Russian territory held by Ukrainian troops in Kursk; ‘security guarantees’ hole in US-Ukraine mineral deal. What we know on day 1,100Ukrainian troops on Wednesday announced a successful counterattack to retake the settlement of Kotlyne near the key city of Pokrovsk, which many Russian forces have died trying to take over the past year. The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) said: “The year-long Russian effort to seize Pokrovsk has so far failed, and Russian forces appear to have abandoned the effort to take the city directly, preferring instead to conduct a wide envelopment. The Kremlin may have abandoned even that effort for now, however, in the fact of increasing Ukrainian resistance in the area and extremely high Russian losses.”The Russian defence ministry said its forces had recaptured the settlements of Pogrebki and Orlovka, north of the town of Sudzha, in Kursk oblast where Ukraine has held territory inside Russia since August 2024. The minis...

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8 h. ago Revealed: The 15 small 'wins' a week which help to keep us happy

Despite the cost-of-living crisis and recent world events, Brits are keeping their chins up and appreciating the small things in life.

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9 h. ago North Korea behind $1.5bn hack of crypto exchange ByBit, says FBI

The US agency said it refers to this specific North Korean malicious cyber activity as ‘TraderTraitor’The Federal Bureau of Investigation said on Wednesday that North Korea was responsible for the theft of approximately $1.5bn in virtual assets from cryptocurrency exchange ByBit.The agency said it refers to this specific North Korean malicious cyber activity as “TraderTraitor”. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Arne Slot claims Liverpool players have silenced doubters with ‘mental strength’

Manager delighted after ‘people started to question us’Praises on-field reaction in 2-0 victory over NewcastleArne Slot claimed Liverpool silenced the doubters with victory over Newcastle, with an increased lead of 13 points at the top of the Premier League validating his decision to rest senior players in the FA Cup exit at Plymouth.Liverpool stretched their lead over Arsenal with a convincing defeat of Eddie Howe’s side, whom they face in the Carabao Cup final in 18 days’ time, to build on Sunday’s impressive win at Manchester City. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Young people outside London fear they’ll ‘never succeed’ as regional optimism hits new low

Exclusive: Data reveals young people outside the capital feel increasingly pessimistic about their financial future, job prospects, and chances of homeownership

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11 h. ago MacArthur Foundation to increase giving for two years in response to 'crisis'

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11 h. ago Popular budget supermarket to shut stores across the UK after 'sudden' liquidation crisis

MaxiDeals, which once gave Poundstretcher a run for its money, has gone into liquidation and will close all stores across the country after struggling in a 'tough trading environment'.

Economics

11 h. ago Infuriating response of Belize police to mysterious deaths of three American girls found dead in hotel room

City officials in Revere, Massachusetts are demanding answers from Belize authorities after three young American women were found dead in a resort over the weekend.

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11 h. ago Keir Starmer 'set to blow defence billions on Chagos Islands surrender' as Labour repeatedly fails to deny that a significant chunk of its increase in military spending will fund airbase sell

Sir Keir Starmer yesterday 'all but confessed' Labour's defence spending boost would be used to help fund the Chagos Islands giveaway, it was claimed last night.

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13 h. ago Man Utd star Leny Yoro showed true colours with response to Patrick Dorgu blunder

Manchester United defender Patrick Dorgu had a half to forget as he made a brutal error before getting a straight red card vs Ipswich, with Leny Yoro quick to react to the first incident

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14 h. ago Musk: Anyone who doesn’t respond to productivity email either dead or fraudster

Elon Musk has declared that federal workers who have not responded to his email asking for a response about their weekly accomplishments or risk termination are presumed to be dead or “not real people.”

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14 h. ago Greater Manchester's NHS facing 'difficult decisions' over which health services to cut to stop £300m financial crisis

EXCLUSIVE: Greater Manchester health chiefs told today's board meeting that they were not forewarned of some spending cuts being asked for by the NHS for the next financial year until recent weeks

Economics

14 h. ago Why popular blood sugar monitors could actually be harming your health

Glucose monitors are increasingly used by people without diabetes to monitor diet choices

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15 h. ago Michael Owen goes full Michael Owen with 'miserable' experience at Cheltenham Festival

Michael Owen gave a very Michael Owen response as he admitted that jumps racing makes him ‘miserable’ when he was asked whether he would attend the Cheltenham Festival

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15 h. ago ‘Culture of fear’: Jets rank bottom of NFL players’ report cards as Washington improve

Jets holds up rear in third NFLPA report card surveySuper Bowl champion Philadelphia climb into top 10The New York Jets have been graded the worst team in the NFL for ownership in this year’s NFL Players Association workplace survey, with players describing a “culture of fear” under owner Woody Johnson. The Jets ranked 29th out of 32 teams in the overall report card, falling eight spots from last year’s rankings.“They talked about the culture – it’s a problem, top down,” NFLPA chief strategy officer JC Tretter said of Jets players’ responses to the survey. “[They said,] ‘It’s a culture of fear here.’ And I think that stood out in those grades.” Continue reading...

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16 h. ago Lewis Hamilton showed true colours with response to boos in Italy as Max Verstappen fumes

Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton have both been booed by F1 fans in the past, but the Red Bull driver has threatened to quit events in the future if he is subjected to the same treatment

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16 h. ago Celtic legend's savage response to Barry Ferguson's appointment as Rangers boss

Barry Ferguson has taken over as interim boss at Rangers until the end of the season, and the former Gers captain has been joined by Neil McCann, Billy Dodds and Allan McGregor

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