50 m. ago BBC bosses want to use the defence budget to pay for the World Service because it 'counts towards Britain's security'

Senior executives at the broadcaster are said to be in discussions over whether parts of the radio network's service, such as its anti-disinformation work, should be paid for by the defence budget.

Economics

63 m. ago Brits warned after tourists targeted by new extortion scam in Amsterdam

City breakers heading to Amsterdam are being advised to be cautious if approached by someone appearing to be in need, after reports on social media of fabricated stories.

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3 h. ago A Black champion boxer was held by police at gunpoint. The police chief says he gets the outrage

The police chief of Omaha, Nebraska, acknowledges that Black people are more likely to be pulled over at gunpoint than other racial groups

Sport

6 h. ago Manchester terrorist's dad praised Hamas terrorists after evil October 7 attacks

The Facebook posts written in Arabic added that the images of "fighters storming" Israel with paragliders and motorbikes "prove beyond a doubt" that Israel would be destroyed

Events

6 h. ago Coronation Street fans figure out Kit Green's 'real next move' after DI Costello offer

It comes as those who follow the ITV soap have never really trusted the detective constable

Politics

6 h. ago Strictly's Tasha Ghouri 'beyond grateful' to announce 'dream opportunity' in major career update

The former Love Island star, who made the final of the BBC One show last year, took to social media to reveal all

Politics

7 h. ago Laura Anderson fires back at claims she stopped ex Gary from seeing daughter Bonnie

Former Love Island star Laura Anderson has taken a public swipe on social media believed to be aimed at her ex Gary Lucy, who she shares daughter Bonnie with

Events

7 h. ago Shock '5cm per hour' snow to follow Storm Amy as weather maps reveal date

Advanced weather maps show snow falling in some regions following Storm Amy, with data suggesting the white stuff could fall at a rate of around 5cm per hour

Events

7 h. ago Police slap Greater Manchester town centre with fifth 48 hour dispersal order in three weeks

Police have been regularly using the tactic as they try to crack down of a spate of anti-social behaviour

Events

7 h. ago Putin launches devastating attack on Ukraine’s energy network as Denmark warns of repeated provocations at sea

Russia escalates drone and missile attacks as Europe raises its own concerns about alleged Moscow activity in its borders

Events

7 h. ago MIKEY SMITH: 8 unhinged Donald Trump moments as White House issues chilling threat to US city

Karoline Leavitt went hard, painting protesters who don't like Donald Trump as "radical left" and said their "reign of terror" would soon be over. Also, we may have been premature about the shutdown

Events

8 h. ago Oasis legend Bonehead pulls out of tour gigs after diagnosed with prostate cancer

Paul Arthurs — better known as Bonehead — revealed his diagnosis on social media, but insisted he would be back touring soon and was responding well to medical treatment

Science

8 h. ago US government shutdown: White House halts $2.1bn of Chicago transport funding; ‘I don’t have anything to negotiate’, says Mike Johnson – live

Trump aide Russ Vought said hold would affect work to extend and modernize city’s transit lines amid little hope Senate can agree a way out of shutdownUS government shutdown day three: Republicans and Democrats make little progress on dealTrump administration freezes $2.1bn in funds for Chicago transit projectsAs the world waits for Hamas’s response to Donald Trump’s peace plan for Gaza, the US president has issued a new deadline for the militant group of 6pm ET on Sunday.Trump, who on Monday gave Hamas “three or four days” to respond to his ultimatum, said they were being given “one last chance”. He wrote on his Truth Social platform this morning:Every Country has signed on! If this LAST CHANCE agreement is not reached, all HELL, like no one has ever seen before, will break out against Hamas. Continue reading...

Politics

9 h. ago Bob MacIntyre tames wild conditions before play suspended at Alfred Dunhill Links Championship

Home favourite MacIntyre signed for a 66 to take a share of the lead as Storm Amy struck Scotland

Politics

9 h. ago Hegseth announces latest strike on boat near Venezuela he says was trafficking drugs

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says he ordered a fourth strike on a small boat in the waters off Venezuela, according to a social media post

Events

9 h. ago Hollywood star to play evil president as The Hunger Games hits London stage

Hollywood star to play evil president as The Hunger Games hits London stage  East London Advertiser

Politics

9 h. ago Prince William reveals heartwarming insight into the 'silly games' he played with his cousins growing up

The Prince of Wales, 43, starred in an episode of the Apple TV+ programme The Reluctant Traveler With Eugene Levy: Living the Royal Life in the UK.

Politics

9 h. ago In a time of hate and rancour, two Jews sought to pray – and were killed. Let Manchester be a turning point | Jonathan Freedland

This was a horror but amid rising antisemitism, no one can say it was a surprise. There are lessons to learn, and that must start nowIt was the Jewish New Year last week, when the traditional greeting is shana tova: a good year. This time around, you’d often hear it in adapted form, as Jews wished each other something more modest: “A better year.” As if, given the times we live in, “good” would be too much to ask for; as if we ought to scale down expectations. It turns out we didn’t scale them down enough.I was in synagogue when word spread of the murderous attack at Heaton Park in north Manchester that left two people dead, along with the killer. Yom Kippur is rightly described as the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, but it is also a moment of vulnerability. Those who follow tradition, and that includes plenty who wouldn’t describe themselves as believers in God, do not eat or drink for 25 hours; many switch off their phones, and don’t watch TV or listen to the radio; they engag...

Events

10 h. ago Amber warnings in place for winds up to 100mph as Storm Amy sweeps in

The worst conditions are expected in Northern Ireland and western Scotland, but all parts of the UK are likely to experience wet and windy weather.

Events

10 h. ago Your Guardian sport weekend: Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, NFL and more

Here’s how to follow along with our coverage – the finest writing and up-to-the-minute reports Continue reading...

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