78 m. ago Millions face ANOTHER winter storm in days as Arctic blast kills at least 25 and cripples dozens of major airports: Live updates

Major travel hubs across the country are still reeling from the heavy snow and crippling ice that was unleashed over the weekend.

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1 hour ago EastEnders reveals real reason for Mark Jr's return as Ravi's fate is 'sealed'

EastEnders aired Mark Fowler Jr's return to Albert Square last week, but while his comeback was explained by a desire to support sister Vicki at Joel's trial, the soap has revealed his far more nefarious real reason

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2 h. ago State of emergency declared after violent storm batters Italy

Officials estimate the damage exceeds €1 billion

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2 h. ago Donald Trump agrees to ‘look into’ pulling some ICE agents out of Minnesota, says Tim Walz’s office – US politics live

US president and Minnesota governor hold phone call as White House says CBP ‘won’t be needed’ if Walz and Grey comply with anti-immigration measuresAs more and more Republicans call for an investigation of Alex Pretti’s killing, it’s worth remembering that Donald Trump’s call for heavy-handed immigration enforcement appeared to have already rankled a portion of his base.A Politico poll that surveyed some 2000 adults between 16 and 19 January found that 49% of Americans believed Trump’s campaign was “too aggressive”. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Sudanese national living in hotel raped 'terrified' woman at back of court building which he recorded on his phone, court hears

Mubarak Ibrehim, a migrant living at the Royal Beach Hotel in Southsea, Hampshire, is on trial at Portsmouth Crown Court accused of the alleged rape in the early hours of June 11, 2025.

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3 h. ago Southwest Airlines is ending its open seating policy — here’s what to expect

Southwest is making changes to boarding, fares and rules for plus-sized passengers

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4 h. ago Google settles privacy lawsuit for $68m over voice assistant

Tech company denied illegally recording and circulating private conversations to send phone users targeted adsGoogle agreed to pay $68m to settle a lawsuit claiming that its voice-activated assistant spied inappropriately on smartphone users, violating their privacy.A preliminary class action settlement was filed late on Friday night in the San Jose, California federal court, and requires approval by US district judge Beth Labson Freeman. Smartphone users accused Google, a unit of Alphabet, of illegally recording and disseminating private conversations after Google Assistant was triggered, in order to send them targeted advertising. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago UK supermarkets push for Amazon soy safeguards after traders abandon ban

European retailers urge traders to adhere to commitments after Brazilian lawmakers wreck forest protection pactLeading British and European retailers are trying to salvage the core elements of the Amazon soy moratorium after the world’s most successful forest protection agreement was wrecked by Brazilian lawmakers and abandoned by international traders.In an open letter, high street brands including Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Asda say the breakdown this month of the 20-year-old agreement will damage consumer confidence unless new arrangements are put in place to ensure grain production is not linked to deforestation. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Historic winter storm continues to batter East Coast with 4in snow as crippling ice is seen from SPACE: Live updates

Major travel hubs across the country are still reeling from the heavy snow and crippling ice that was unleashed over the weekend.

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4 h. ago Blingy TRUMP phone boasting golden MAGA wallpaper with ‘American hands behind every device’ finally about to go on sale

TRUMP'S long-awaited flashy mobile is finally set to launch. The Trump Mobile T1 phone features an "American-proud design" in a bold gold colour and the USA flag etched on it. It retails for $499 (£364), considerably cheaper than the popular iPhone. "Designed with American values in mind, the T1 delivers top-tier performance, sleek design, and powerful...

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5 h. ago Saving vs investing in an ISA? You’re asking the wrong question

Managing your money can feel confusing when it comes to choosing what’s ‘right’ - but it doesn’t need to be that way, explains Gabriel Nussbaum

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5 h. ago Nipah virus symptoms explained as outbreak confirmed in India

In some cases, the virus can cause a fatal brain infection

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5 h. ago Man saw one way out of his debt until police caught on to thousands of texts

Police arrested Courtney Dale and discovered thousands of pounds in cash and a Nokia phone which had been hidden behind a pipe

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5 h. ago Schools must fully ban phones all day and they can't be used as calculators, Phillipson tells heads

In a letter to all heads in England, the Education Secretary said children must even abstain at break times to create a fully phone-free day.

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5 h. ago Study reveals one lifestyle habit that could put you at risk of long Covid

Consuming tobacco could put you at an increased risk of suffering chest pain, shortness of breath and pain in your joints

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6 h. ago Woke woman who wants to abolish prisons says she didn't report her rapist to police because it would make her feel 'silly and strange'

Anna Krauthamer published an essay about her sexual assault, explaining she didn't report it due to her prison abolitionist views. The sparked outrage on social media.

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6 h. ago Headteachers urged to ban phones completely from schools by Education Secretary

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson said phones aren't appropriate to be used as calculators or 'for research'. It follows government guidance on phone use in schools

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6 h. ago Masked government thugs snuffed out Alex Pretti’s life in broad daylight | Moira Donegan

If they’re trying to eliminate witnesses, they cannot eliminate us allHis last words, spoken to a woman who had been tackled to the ground and pepper-sprayed by nearby ICE agents, were “Are you OK?” Alex Pretti was an intensive care nurse at a VA hospital; those who knew him recalled, among other things, his devotion to his elderly dog, Joule, who died about a year ago.In bystander videos taken of Pretti’s death, he can be seen holding up his phone to video ICE agents operating in Minneapolis, and waving cars around him to avoid the officers as they attack other onlookers. After he is dragged away from the woman he was trying to help, a gaggle of ICE officers surround Pretti and force him to the ground, beating and restraining him there as he struggles to free himself. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Darts star who lost to Wasp Whisperer in biggest ever shock turned his back on the sport

Mike De Decker did not watch the rest of the world championship, blocked darts on his phone and 'made some steps...privately' to rebuild his love for the game after his defeat by Kenyan vet David Munyua

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6 h. ago Cruz reportedly says Trump yelled and cursed over warning of midterm election ‘bloodbath’

US senator warned that Republicans would lose elections if prices continue to rise, prompting president to respond ‘fuck you, Ted’US politics live – latest updatesTed Cruz warned Donald Trump, his fellow Republican, that he would face a “bloodbath” in the November midterm elections if prices continued to rise, prompting the president to respond, “fuck you, Ted,” the US senator told donors, according to a secret recording of the private conversation obtained by Axios.Cruz reportedly delivered the reality check to the president in a phone conversation after Trump unveiled sweeping tariffs a few months after returning to the Oval Office in early 2025. The president was unhappy, Cruz said – and yelled and cursed in a conversation with Republican senators. Continue reading...

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