96 m. ago Crass, flashy, outrageous: Trump media blitz redefines meaning of presidential

White House communications have adopted a Trumpian air that’s ‘either completely malevolent or completely brilliant’There was a disturbance in the Force. Donald Trump celebrated “Star Wars Day” this week with an AI-generated image of himself as a muscle-bound warrior holding a red lightsaber in front of two US flags and eagles.It seemed like a bit of fun but appeared on the White House’s official X account with a dark political message: “Happy May the 4th to all, including the Radical Left Lunatics who are fighting so hard to bring Sith Lords, Murderers, Drug Lords, Dangerous Prisoners, & well known MS-13 Gang Members, back into our Galaxy. You’re not the Rebellion – you’re the Empire. May the 4th be with you.” Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Trump is a people person who could cut UK tariffs further, Mandelson says

Labour prime minister Keir Starmer's ambassador in Washington says US President also praised his good looks

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2 h. ago UK's new disposable vape ban explained – and what it means for your holiday

The UK Government will be bringing in a vaping ban in just under a month - but what does this mean if you want to bring a vape back from holiday? An expert explains all

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2 h. ago Inside America’s attempt to copy Eurovision Song Contest and already famous winner

The Eurovision Song Contest is famous around the world with its annual event bringing together music fans for show-stopping performances and a nail-biting results show

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3 h. ago Award winning restaurant brings Scottish seafood heritage to US with new eatery

The restaurant which earned Michelin gongs after opening in 2023 has opened a new branch in Washington DC

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4 h. ago Watch: Moment UK ambassador to US reveals Donald Trump’s surprising first words to him

Lord Mandelson, now serving as US Ambassador to the UK, revealed on BBC’s Newsnight that Donald Trump greeted him with an unexpected compliment during their first meeting.

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5 h. ago Believe the hype: make Pollock the Lions midweek captain and watch him flourish | Ugo Monye

Northampton flanker brings energy and excitement and can thrive if given the honour and responsibility by Andy FarrellA couple of months ago, after Henry Pollock scored his first Premiership try against Sale in what is sure to be a contender for try of the season, I got a little excited. I called Phil Dowson – someone I have known since he was 19 – to speak to him about this star in the making. I asked if I was getting carried away with myself. Phil said he is a good kid who works hard on his game, and the next day I’m thinking about Pollock as a midweek captain for the British & Irish Lions.Fast forward two months and I’m of the same opinion. This isn’t me getting swept up in the hype, and that certainly isn’t to say Pollock cannot force his way into the Lions Test team or squad, but just give him the responsibility and let him flourish. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago The Liver King – this hilarious exposé is like Tiger King but with way more genital eating

The sly wit of this documentary shines through as it follows a toxically masculine fitness influencer who consumes so many raw animal organs you can almost taste the salmonella. It is frequently hilariousFor many young men, masculinity is sold as an obsession with protein, and a personality that answers the question “What if WWE was real, and all the time?” Which brings us to Netflix’s explosive new documentary. Untold: The Liver King (out Tuesday 13 May), real name Brian Johnson, is a fitness influencer who promotes “ancestral living” as the solution to enervating modernity. This includes a great deal of hollering and extreme workouts, saying the word “alpha” a lot, plus eating a carnivorous diet of raw animal organs, including an unfeasible amount of genitals.Liver King angry that people addicted to phones. Works with marketing agency to pump out stunt videos specifically designed for them. Opening shot shows Liver King pulling truck on chain. Famous caveman activity. Meanwhile, o...

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6 h. ago Whiplash reversals mean Trump’s erratic trade policy is as clear as mud

The specifics of the administration’s economic masterplan – from strollers to movies to China – change by the dayDecades of economic orthodoxy failed millions of Americans, according to Donald Trump, who marched back into the White House promising to shred the status quo. But the specifics of his alternative – exactly how his administration claims it will make America great again – change by the day.The US president declared this week to be a key milestone of his second term, as he unveiled his first major trade deal since returning to office following accelerated talks with the UK. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago The death of boy, 8, that brings home true danger of terrifying fires

E-bike fires can leave victims homeless, lead to horrific burns and can even prove fatal.

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11 h. ago China, Russia, Iran, North Korea... The terrifying threat of the alliance of autocrats now menacing us seems utterly lost on Europe's naive leaders: ANDREW NEIL

There was a gathering of the ghouls in Moscow yesterday as Russia held its own commemoration of the end of the Second World War, bringing to life the image of an alliance of autocrats taking shape.

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13 h. ago Rümeysa Öztürk, detained Tufts student, released from federal custody – US politics live

Turkish national and PhD student was arrested by US agents in March over her pro-Palestinian political speechLarge institutional investors have massively increased their holdings of Trump Media and Technology Group (TMTG) in recent months according to SEC filings, with many enlarging their positions by hundreds of millions of dollars.The revelations raise further questions about big business’s desire to curry favor with Donald Trump and his administration via the enterprises he has maintained or commenced. TMTG runs the Truth Social social media platform – on which the US president himself posts almost daily – as well as financial services and a film and TV streaming service.Donald Trump’s refusal to divest from his publicly traded company has predictably prompted huge investments from wealthy special interests that could use a favor from the president.Institutional Wall Street investors and even a foreign company with business before the administration have effectively offered a fo...

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14 h. ago Mandelson ‘looking forward’ to bringing down more US tariffs

Donald Trump’s press secretary insisted that the president will stand firm on the blanket 10% tariff on most UK imports into the US

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14 h. ago Prince Harry 'knocked on wrong doors looking for friend' in 'odd' move after UK safety claim

Security conscious Prince Harry was seen walking down a London road looking for a home of a friend while on the phone, after complaining he would be unable to bring his family over safely

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15 h. ago Tribute to beloved East Bethel woman who died on Delta flight from MSP to London

Tribute to beloved East Bethel woman who died on Delta flight from MSP to London  Bring Me The News

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15 h. ago I saw what Jason Wilcox did as Manchester United beaten by Man City

Manchester United lost at Manchester City in the Premier League 2 play-offs, bringing their under-21 season to an end.

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15 h. ago Barry Ferguson fires back at his Rangers critics as he declares next manager noise is drowned out behind scenes

The interim gaffer knows his side must beat Aberdeen and bring their home struggles to an end after seven without a win in Govan

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16 h. ago Trump ‘looking at’ suspending habeas corpus, top aide Stephen Miller says – US politics live

White House deputy chief of staff told reporters administration is ‘actively’ considering suspending a person’s right to challenge legality of their detentionLarge institutional investors have massively increased their holdings of Trump Media and Technology Group (TMTG) in recent months according to SEC filings, with many enlarging their positions by hundreds of millions of dollars.The revelations raise further questions about big business’s desire to curry favor with Donald Trump and his administration via the enterprises he has maintained or commenced. TMTG runs the Truth Social social media platform – on which the US president himself posts almost daily – as well as financial services and a film and TV streaming service.Donald Trump’s refusal to divest from his publicly traded company has predictably prompted huge investments from wealthy special interests that could use a favor from the president.Institutional Wall Street investors and even a foreign company with business before...

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16 h. ago White House responds to first American Pope Robert Prevost's anti

President Donald Trump 's White House responded after first American Pope Robert Prevost's anti-MAGA posts resurfaced after his election.

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16 h. ago Statue of a Black woman in Times Square brings out the worst of the right

The 12-foot-tall bronze statue depicts a fictitious woman meant to have “familiar qualities.”

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