64 m. ago Airdrie v Falkirk: Diamonds ready to scrap and fight as leaders come calling, says McCabe

Rhys McCabe's men host the Championship frontrunners looking for some vital points in their survival bid

Politics

85 m. ago China and Canada announce reciprocal tariffs on US as Donald Trump's levies shake global markets

China announces it will impose additional tariffs of up to 15% on imports of key US farm products, including chicken, pork, soy and beef

Politics

91 m. ago Italian woman’s tattoo of Hindu deity sparks backlash in India for ‘objectionable placement’

Police arrest tattoo parlour owner and artist after Hindu groups complain about ‘hurt religious sentiments’

Politics

99 m. ago New Zealand lawmakers told to stop complaining about use of the country's Māori name in Parliament

The speaker of New Zealand’s parliament has told lawmakers that he will not consider further complaints about the use of the country’s Māori name, Aotearoa, in Parliament, after one made a bid to have it banned

Politics

1 hour ago Rattled markets fall as Trump sticks to Mexico and Canada tariffs: Latest news live

China vows to retaliate against the US president’s bid to impose an additional 10 per cent tariff on Chinese imports

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2 h. ago Antiques Roadshow guest ‘chokes up’ after discovering true value of great

An Antiques Roadshow guest loudly gasped when an expert shared insight not only into a highly sought-after family heirloom but also its price tag.

Culture

2 h. ago Complete the Daily Star headlines on Meghan, Holly Willoughby and more in our daily quiz

If you back yourself as a tabloid journalist in the making, this should be a walk in the park. Simply complete five Daily Star headlines to win a prize (we don't offer prizes)

Politics

2 h. ago US tariffs on Canada and Mexico kick take effect, as China takes aim at US farm exports

President Donald Trump’s long-threatened tariffs against Canada and Mexico have gone into effect, kicking off a trade war with America's neighbors

Politics

3 h. ago The hidden Greater Manchester park with spring flowers, secret trails and a zip wire

It's one of the oldest municipal parks in the city and it's perfect for a springtime stroll

Sport

3 h. ago Leader of UK’s black police officers under investigation over tweet

Exclusive: Andy George says misconduct inquiry over tweet about Chris Kaba case officer ‘stifles free speech’The leader of Britain’s black and Asian police officers has been placed under investigation over a tweet.Ch Insp Andy George, the president of the National Black Police Association, said the decision to place him under a misconduct investigation “sends a chilling message” and “stifles free speech”. Continue reading...

Events

3 h. ago Labour has humane and popular plans to stand up for UK workers. Why dilute them? | Gaby Hinsliff

Angela Rayner’s employment rights bill is precisely why many voted for this government. Why be embarrassed about a defining policy?One step forward, two steps back. Angela Rayner’s employment rights bill is back in the Commons this week, stuffed with ideas for improving everyday working life: that’s the big step forward for a government that was elected on a promise of radical change. The weekend headlines, however, were all about what won’t be changing after all. The so-called right to switch off – an early Rayner idea about legislating to prevent employees being pestered by out-of-hours calls and emails, which was already presumed dead due to not being in the bill – was ritually killed off once again for the Sunday papers, with a briefing that it still won’t be in the bill after fresh amendments are tabled on Tuesday.Presumably the idea was to reassure businesses fearful of extra regulatory burdens, on top of the looming April hike in employers’ national insurance. But since it’s ...

Politics

3 h. ago As Starmer walks tightrope over Trump, he needs help from opposition

It is in the national interest for Keir Starmer to keep Donald Trump on the right side

Politics

4 h. ago New Orleans to celebrate Mardi Gras Day with costumes and revelry despite weather concerns

Thousands of revelers in outlandish costumes will fill the streets of New Orleans as the city celebrates Mardi Gras Day

Politics

4 h. ago More than 4000 objections to salmon farm bid in Loch Lomond national park

The proposal for a unique industrial fish farm in Loch Long was previously blocked by park bosses but has been called in by SNP ministers

Politics

6 h. ago 'I must now pay £7,000 to be able to park my car on my own driveway and I'm furious'

Lambeth Council, which is in Greater London, stresses it is illegal to drive a vehicle over the pavement - but residents in the Streatham Vale area must do so to reach their driveways

Economics

8 h. ago Britain's Net Zero drive 'has made families poorer': Experts say decarbonisation bid is to blame for UK's productivity crisis

A new report, by researchers at investment bank Peel Hunt, questioned whether Britain's decarbonisation efforts were to blame for the country's productivity crisis.

Events

9 h. ago Linda McMahon, wrestling industry billionaire, confirmed as US education secretary

US Senate confirmed Trump ally and ex-wrestling executive as chief of department president wants dismantledThe US Senate has confirmed Linda McMahon as the nation’s next education secretary, entrusting the former wrestling executive with a department marked for dismantling by Donald Trump.The 76-year-old billionaire businesswoman and longtime Trump ally was approved 51-45, reflecting deep divisions over her qualifications and the administration’s education agenda. McMahon, who previously led the small business administration during Trump’s first term, now faces the paradoxical task of running an agency while simultaneously working toward its potential elimination. Continue reading...

Society

9 h. ago Covid inquiry rejects bid from Mone to be ‘core participant’

The UK Covid-19 Inquiry began four weeks of scrutiny of decisions to purchase personal protective equipment on Monday.

Politics

9 h. ago Percival Everett's 'James' is a finalist for the PEN/Faulkner prize for fiction

Percival Everett’s “James” is a finalist for the PEN/Faulkner Award for fiction

Politics

9 h. ago Stroke survivor reveals lasting impact of her frightening ordeal shown on 24 Hours In A&E

Heather, 65, was rushed to Queen's Medical Centre in Nottingham on the Channel 4 show after being found collapsed in the park.

Economics