30 m. ago Charlie Kirk shooting: Trump blames ‘radical left’, but does not mention attacks on Democrats as search for suspect continues – follow live

In Oval Office address, Trump vows retribution, but neglects to mention murder of Melissa Hortman, attack on Paul Pelosi and threats to Mike PenceFull report: Trump ally Charlie Kirk shot and killedAnalysis: Kirk’s death shows political violence now feature of US lifeCharlie Kirk: influential rightwing activist and trusted ally of TrumpA jump in greenhouse gas pollution in the US helped push global emissions higher in the first half of this year. This could be an omen of what’s to come, with Donald Trump’s pro-fossil fuel agenda set to significantly slow down the emissions cuts required to avoid disastrous climate impacts, a new forecast has found.The “most abrupt shift in energy and climate policy in recent memory” that has occurred since Trump re-entered the White House will have profound consequences for the global climate crisis by slowing the pace of US emissions cuts by as much as half the rate achieved over the past two decades, the Rhodium Group forecast states. Continue rea...

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1 hour ago Charlie Kirk shot dead during Utah college event and killer is still on the loose with manhunt underway: Latest updates

Turning Point USA founder Kirk, 31, was killed after being shot in the neck at Utah Valley University in Orem

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2 h. ago Charlie Kirk shot dead during Utah college event as person detained by police is released: Latest updates

Turning Point USA founder Kirk, 31, was killed after being shot in the neck at Utah Valley University in Orem

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2 h. ago Downing Street 'ignored warnings about Peter Mandelson's friendship with Jeffrey Epstein when Labour grandee was made ambassador'

The senior Labour peer Maurice Glasman privately warned Keir Starmer 's chief of staff Morgan McSweeney against the appointment in January.

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3 h. ago Charlie Kirk shot dead during Utah college event with suspect now in custody: Latest updates

Kirk, 31, was killed after being shot in the neck while speaking to a large crowd at Utah Valley University in Orem, President Donald Trump confirmed

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3 h. ago Mandelson told Epstein ‘your friends love you’ after 2008 charges as Starmer faces growing backlash: UK politics live

Prime minister defies pressure to sack US ambassador over links with paedophile Jeffrey Epstein

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4 h. ago Charlie Kirk shot dead during Utah college event with manhunt underway for suspect: Latest updates

Kirk, 31, was killed after being shot in the neck while speaking to a large crowd at Utah Valley University in Orem, President Donald Trump confirmed

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4 h. ago Trump ally Charlie Kirk has died after being shot at university event, with suspect still at large – latest updates

Rightwing activist was shot at just after midday local time; university officials said there is no suspect in custody after a person arrested is no longer a suspectTrump ally Charlie Kirk shot during event at Utah Valley UniversityAnalysis: Kirk’s death shows political violence now feature of US lifeCharlie Kirk shooting death – what we know so farA jump in greenhouse gas pollution in the US helped push global emissions higher in the first half of this year. This could be an omen of what’s to come, with Donald Trump’s pro-fossil fuel agenda set to significantly slow down the emissions cuts required to avoid disastrous climate impacts, a new forecast has found.The “most abrupt shift in energy and climate policy in recent memory” that has occurred since Trump re-entered the White House will have profound consequences for the global climate crisis by slowing the pace of US emissions cuts by as much as half the rate achieved over the past two decades, the Rhodium Group forecast states. ...

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4 h. ago Jeffrey Epstein's 'best pal' Lord Mandelson says he might have been murdered in jail

Peter Mandelson, whose left red-faced after the extent of his friendship to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, thinks that his former friend could have been murdered in jail

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5 h. ago Mandelson told Epstein ‘your friends love you’ after charges as Starmer faces growing backlash: UK politics live

Prime minister defies pressure to sack US ambassador over links with paedophile Jeffrey Epstein

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5 h. ago Charlie Kirk dead after being shot in neck during Utah college event: Latest updates

Turning Point USA founder attacked during outdoor speaking event at Utah college

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5 h. ago Donald Trump says Charlie Kirk has died after being shot at university event – latest updates

Rightwing activist was shot at just after midday local time; university says suspect is not in custodyTrump ally Charlie Kirk shot during event at Utah Valley UniversityUS lawmakers unite to condemn Charlie Kirk shootingCharlie Kirk shooting – what we know so farA jump in greenhouse gas pollution in the US helped push global emissions higher in the first half of this year. This could be an omen of what’s to come, with Donald Trump’s pro-fossil fuel agenda set to significantly slow down the emissions cuts required to avoid disastrous climate impacts, a new forecast has found.The “most abrupt shift in energy and climate policy in recent memory” that has occurred since Trump re-entered the White House will have profound consequences for the global climate crisis by slowing the pace of US emissions cuts by as much as half the rate achieved over the past two decades, the Rhodium Group forecast states. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Charlie Kirk shooting: Trump ally in critical condition after being shot at Utah university event – latest updates

Rightwing activist was shot at just after midday local time amid conflicting reports of suspect’s detainment statusTrump ally Charlie Kirk shot during event at Utah Valley UniversityUS lawmakers unite to condemn Charlie Kirk shootingCharlie Kirk shooting – what we know so farA jump in greenhouse gas pollution in the US helped push global emissions higher in the first half of this year. This could be an omen of what’s to come, with Donald Trump’s pro-fossil fuel agenda set to significantly slow down the emissions cuts required to avoid disastrous climate impacts, a new forecast has found.The “most abrupt shift in energy and climate policy in recent memory” that has occurred since Trump re-entered the White House will have profound consequences for the global climate crisis by slowing the pace of US emissions cuts by as much as half the rate achieved over the past two decades, the Rhodium Group forecast states. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Donald Trump asks for prayers for Charlie Kirk after rightwing activist was shot at Utah university event – latest updates

US president posts on Truth Social as FBI director says agency is ‘closely monitoring’ incident at eventA jump in greenhouse gas pollution in the US helped push global emissions higher in the first half of this year. This could be an omen of what’s to come, with Donald Trump’s pro-fossil fuel agenda set to significantly slow down the emissions cuts required to avoid disastrous climate impacts, a new forecast has found.The “most abrupt shift in energy and climate policy in recent memory” that has occurred since Trump re-entered the White House will have profound consequences for the global climate crisis by slowing the pace of US emissions cuts by as much as half the rate achieved over the past two decades, the Rhodium Group forecast states. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Mandelson told Epstein: ‘your friends love you’ after 2008 charges, emails show

UK’s ambassador to US urged financier to ‘fight for early release’ after charges of procuring child for prostitutionThe British ambassador to the US, Peter Mandelson, told Jeffrey Epstein to “fight for early release” and wrote: “your friends stay with you and love you” when the disgraced financier was facing charges of procuring a child for prostitution, according to leaked emails.The emails, first published by the Sun after circulating in Washington DC, will put further pressure on Mandelson after he admitted on Tuesday that more “very embarrassing” details of his friendship with Epstein were likely to emerge but insisted he had never seen any “wrongdoing”. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago ‘Your friends love you,’ Mandelson told Epstein after 2008 charges, emails show

UK’s ambassador to US urged financier to ‘fight for early release’ after charges of procuring child for prostitutionThe British ambassador to the US, Peter Mandelson, told Jeffrey Epstein to “fight for early release” and wrote: “Your friends stay with you and love you,” when the disgraced financier was facing charges of procuring a child for prostitution, according to leaked emails.The emails, first published by the Sun after circulating in Washington DC, will put further pressure on Lord Mandelson after he admitted on Tuesday that more “very embarrassing” details of his friendship with Epstein were likely to emerge but insisted he had never seen any “wrongdoing”. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Starmer faces growing Labour revolt amid claim Mandelson dealt with Epstein after conviction: UK politics live

PM refuses to say whether he was aware of Lord Mandelson’s relationship with Epstein before appointment

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12 h. ago Peter Mandelson: Who is the UK ambassador? What did he say about Jeffrey Epstein? What has Keir Starmer said?

Lord Mandelson has been criticised for his friendship with paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein, with new details about their relationship emerging this week.

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12 h. ago Starmer backs Mandelson despite him maintaining ties with Epstein after conviction: UK politics live

PM refuses to say whether he was aware of Lord Mandelson’s relationship with Epstein before appointment

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13 h. ago Palm Beach parties, property wars and a 'little black book' — the truth about Trump's friendship with Epstein

It’s the scandal the President can’t seem to get away from — so what do we actually know of his relationship with the “terrific guy” who became a convicted paedophile?

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