81 m. ago Andy Burnham should be allowed to introduce new Greater Manchester transport tax, report says

It's a concept successfully used in Dijon

Sport

2 h. ago ‘They take the money and go’: why not everyone is mourning the end of USAID

When Donald Trump set about dismantling USAID, many around the world were shocked. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, the latest betrayal was not unexpectedEarlier this year, Donald Trump appointed a 28-year-old Doge alumnus, Jeremy Lewin, to oversee his administration’s approach to global aid. Lewin’s primary task has been to gut the US’s aid funding. In an interview with the New York Times, Lewin argued that the traditional approach, which he termed the “global humanitarian complex”, didn’t help poor countries “progress beyond aid”, instead keeping them dependent. The system, he continued, has “demonstrably failed”.This isn’t just the Trump administration’s view. For decades, there has been a robust debate in academic and policy circles, discussed over drinks by development practitioners, written about by critical economists and postcolonial independence leaders, and percolating into the broader consciousness, that aid isn’t working, or at least not as promised. When the news of T...

Politics

2 h. ago Former Your Party members still waiting for fees to be refunded

Zarah Sultana has told her co-founder Jeremy Corbyn that she will transfer most of the money to the upstart party

Politics

2 h. ago Man Utd news: Ruben Amorim risks Rasmus Hojlund repeat as Benjamin Sesko issue identified

A look at some of the headlines surrounding Manchester United as Benjamin Sesko receives a fresh verdict on his performances, while another star is linked with a move away from Old Trafford

Events

2 h. ago Man United have just learnt an important lesson thanks to Nottingham Forest

Manchester United ended their three-game winning run with a draw at Nottingham Forest on Saturday.

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2 h. ago Jake Haro learns his fate after murdering baby Emmanuel Haro after kidnap hoax

Jake Haro and his wife Rebecca had claimed Emmanuel was kidnapped in Yucaipa, California, saying Rebecca was attacked and left unconscious as she changed the infant's nappy on the backseat of the car

Events

3 h. ago Manchester United have an unexpected transfer priority after £25million deal

The wing-back positions are crucial in Ruben Amorim's system and Man Utd may need to recruit a new addition.

Economics

4 h. ago A camel fair in India's desert town of Pushkar draws traders and tourists, in photos

India's desert town of Pushkar, nestled in the arid plains of Rajasthan, has transformed into a vibrant festival ground as hundreds of camels, draped in tassels, colorful beads and flower garlands, are paraded and sold to the highest bidder.

Society

4 h. ago It's beached Wales! Prince William has a ball on Rio's Copacabana as he goes barefoot for a sunset game of volleyball

The royal was joined by Cafu - the most capped Brazilian player ever - for his trip to the sporting arena, where they met children learning about the environment and climate change

Politics

5 h. ago MAGA conspiracy theorist and Trump influencer Laura Loomer now credentialed to ‘cover’ the Pentagon after media purge: report

The MAGA influencer has been an influential outside adviser to the Trump administration throughout his second term

Politics

8 h. ago Man Utd eye Marcus Rashford transfer replacement with Barcelona incentive

Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing another striker, and one deal in particular could help Barcelona sign Marcus Rashford on a permanent basis

Politics

8 h. ago Derek McInnes fully invested in Hearts analytics deal as 'special' transfer process revealed

Jambos chief executive Andrew McKinlay has heaped praise on the Tynecastle boss for embracing the system

Economics

9 h. ago Prince William has a ball on Rio's Copacabana as he goes barefoot for a sunset game of volleyball

The royal was joined by Cafu - the most capped Brazilian player ever - for his trip to the sporting arena, where they met children learning about the environment and climate change

Politics

9 h. ago Lesbian banned by iconic gym after standing up to trans woman 'who stared at her and swore while she was naked in locker room'

Tish Hyman was banned from her Los Angeles gym after she confronted a trans person who she said called her 'a b***h in a deep angry voice,' and she has been sharing her outrage on social media.

Events

9 h. ago Prince William shows off his sports skills on historic trip to Brazil

During a jam-packed day of engagements in Rio de Janeiro, the Prince of Wales tried his hand at football and volleyball, flaunting his impressive athletic ability

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9 h. ago Drugs mule Bella Culley's baby dad mystery and clues she left before jail hell

Bella May Culley claimed she was forced to transport the drugs by gangsters.

Events

9 h. ago Manchester United transfer could green light Marcus Rashford move

Manchester United's interest in Vitor Roque could hand Barcelona the funds to make Marcus Rashford's loan move permanent

Sport

9 h. ago Israel rocked by scandal as top military lawyer resigns, goes missing, is found and thrown into jail

A political scandal has erupted in Israel over a leaked video at the center of an investigation into allegations of severe abuses of Palestinians at a notorious military prison

Events

11 h. ago London Bridge station evacuated after man spotted 'behaving suspiciously' on train

London Bridge evacuated for ‘short period of time’ on Monday evening

Politics

11 h. ago Prince Harry announces trip to Canada... just as brother William stages his glittering Earthshot Prize in Rio

The Duke of Sussex 's visit to Toronto to meet with veterans and community and military charities was revealed just minutes after the Prince of Wales kicked off his stay in Rio de Janeiro.

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