4 h. ago Magical market town surrounded by mountains and islands voted best place to live

The town is known for being very clean and was recently voted the best place to live in the country. It is surrounded by mountains and islands, and has some great pubs

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47 h. ago Epstein emails reveal he ‘kept close eye on Trump’ as House prepares to vote on releasing files: Live

House set to vote next week on whether to require the Justice Department to publish all of its unclassified files on Epstein

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62 h. ago Trump team scrambles to deal with Epstein files as House sets vote to release the documents: Live updates

Bombshell release of emails from disgraced financier by House Oversight Committee rocks president as White House insists scandal is ‘fake narrative’ and a ‘Democrat hoax’

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3 d. ago House gears up for vote to end government shutdown after historic 54

The government could reopen as soon as Wednesday, potentially ending the longest shutdown on record

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3 d. ago US House to vote on bill that could end longest ever government shutdown

House Democrats vow to vote no but Republican leaders optimistic legislation to reopen government will passUS politics – live updatesThe House on Wednesday was poised to vote on legislation that would end the longest government shutdown in US history, as Democrats voice fury that the Senate-brokered compromise fails to extend expiring healthcare subsidies.The House returned to vote on Washington after speaker, Mike Johnson, kept the chamber out of session for more than 50 days. The move would be a welcome sign for the White House, which is looking to speed through the process should the vote succeed. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Pretty UK market town transforms into magical Christmas market in stunning location

A historic town in Devon hosts a traditional Christmas market in December and there's nothing like it.

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5 d. ago Chuck Schumer faces calls to step aside after Democrats join Republicans on shutdown vote: live updates

Schumer has rejected the proposed temporary funding bill that does not extend Affordable Care Act tax credits

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9 d. ago Trump defends tariffs as matter of ‘national security’, saying a supreme court ruling against them would be ‘somewhat catastrophic’

President claims without evidence that tariffs are ‘difference between going bankrupt and thriving’It’s now day 37 of the ongoing government shutdown, the longest on record, with both parties continuing to blame the other for the lapse in funding.For his part, Donald Trump has turned his attention to the filibuster – the procedural mechanism that requires 60 votes in the Senate to end debate on a piece of legislation and bring it to the floor for a vote. He’s hammered home his wishes on Truth Social, and in front of lawmakers at a White House breakfast on Tuesday. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Nancy Pelosi, former House speaker, says she will not seek re

Pelosi, who represents San Francisco, announces she will stand down in 2027 Nancy Pelosi, a force on Capitol Hill for decades, to retire from CongressIt’s now day 37 of the ongoing government shutdown, the longest on record, with both parties continuing to blame the other for the lapse in funding.For his part, Donald Trump has turned his attention to the filibuster – the procedural mechanism that requires 60 votes in the Senate to end debate on a piece of legislation and bring it to the floor for a vote. He’s hammered home his wishes on Truth Social, and in front of lawmakers at a White House breakfast on Tuesday. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Senate to vote on legislation to stop unauthorized war against Venezuela – US politics live

Bipartisan proposal follows reports Trump administration is considering land strikes within the countryAs the US federal shutdown enters its second month, government workers are accusing the Trump administration of being “out of control” and bullying people who are “simply trying to do their best”.The shutdown surpassed 35 days this week, beating the previous record set under Donald Trump’s first presidential term. About 700,000 federal employees are furloughed without pay, and about 700,000 additional federal workers have been working without pay through the shutdown. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Interest rates live: Bank of England to vote on potential cut today

The current base rate is 4% but analysts are split over whether another cut is incoming

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1 week ago Election results live: Trump admits vote was ‘not good for Republicans’ as Mamdani and Newsom celebrate big wins

‘So Donald Trump, since I know you're watching, I have four words for you: Turn the volume up,’ the NYC mayor-elect said in victory speech

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1 week ago Election 2025 live updates: Voters from California to NYC reject Trump messaging as Mamdani, Spanberger make history

Mamdani was elected as the first Muslim NYC mayor, and Abigail Spanberger will become the first female governor of Virginia

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1 week ago Zohran Mamdani: meteoric rise of New York’s visionary new mayor

Charismatic and relatable, the 34-year old energized voters – and provided a blueprint for other progressives to followTracker: live NYC mayoral election resultsUS politics live – latest updatesA year ago, Zohran Mamdani was a political unknown. Now, the 34-year-old democratic socialist will be New York’s first Muslim mayor with a profile that stretches far beyond the city, across America and indeed the world.The one-time underdog turned main character has had a meteoric rise. With a savvy social media presence and grassroots campaign that garnered international attention and galvanized thousands of first-time voters - many of whom are young or people of color, or both - Mamdani has provided a blueprint for canvassing to progressives online. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Election night live updates: Polls close in NYC with 2 million votes as Mamdani, Cuomo and Sliwa face off in mayoral race

Democrat Abigail Spanberger beat Republican Winsome Earle-Sears in Virginia gubernatorial race

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1 week ago Election day live updates: Turnout soars in first major vote since Trump took office as Dems fight for foothold

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says it’s ‘absolutely true’ that there’s fraud in the state’s elections, but didn’t provide evidence

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1 week ago Elon Musk’s $1tn Tesla pay deal to be rejected by huge Norway wealth fund

Carmaker’s seventh biggest single investor will vote against package at annual shareholder meetingBusiness live – latest updatesNorway’s sovereign wealth fund has said it will vote against a $1tn (£765bn) pay package for the Tesla chief executive, Elon Musk.The fund, which is the biggest national wealth fund in the world, said that while it appreciated the “the significant value created under Mr Musk’s visionary role” it would vote against his performance award. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Trump threatens federal funds for NYC if Mamdani wins mayoral race and backs Cuomo: ‘You must vote for him’: Live

Trump called Zohran Mamani a ‘communist’ before throwing his support behind Cuomo

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1 week ago 'Hellhole' British town hated by thousands turns a corner as 'New Berlin'

Stockport, which was once voted the 12th worst place to live in the UK, is now looking up and has been picked as the best place to live in the North West

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1 week ago Trump battles shutdown filibuster as millions prepare to vote in New York and California ballots: Live updates

President Donald Trump reiterates demand for solution to government shutdown ahead of crucial Tuesday elections in many states that will provide telling early verdict on his policy agenda

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