45 m. ago Democrat slams tariffs announcement: ‘Trump is driving the US economy straight into a wall’ – live

Ron Wyden, ranking member of Senate finance committee, says tariffs on neighboring countries will be felt by Americans and called it a betrayal to Trump’s votersTrump threatens China with additional 10% tariff in escalation of trade warAs Donald Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk work zealously to slash tens of billions in federal spending by axing thousands of jobs and gutting some government agencies, Musk faces mounting claims he has conflicts of interest and no oversight, legal and ethics experts say.Trump’s largest campaign donor and the world’s wealthiest man, Musk was tapped by the president to lead the so-called “department of government efficiency” (Doge) in a radical and opaque cost-cutting drive that allows him to keep control of SpaceX, Tesla and other huge companies with billions of dollars in federal contracts.We expect that today’s meeting will be the first in a series of such expert consultations that will bring us closer to overcoming the disagreements that have a...

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71 m. ago Starmer meeting Trump for White House talks on Ukraine, trade and technology

The Prime Minister is prepared to commit British troops to a peacekeeping mission in Ukraine but is seeking US support.

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76 m. ago Man City XI vs Plymouth: Echeverri debut, confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injury latest for FA Cup

Pep Guardiola’s side are heavy favourites to seal an FA Cup quarter-final place

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80 m. ago Antonio Pappano and the London Symphony: Conductor as Team Player

Antonio Pappano and the London Symphony: Conductor as Team Player  Symphony

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80 m. ago Steve Harmison thinks time is up for Jos Buttler as England white

The team have endured a miserable 18-month period in which they have given up both limited-overs World Cups.

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98 m. ago Lewis Hamilton dismisses ‘older, white men’ criticising his move to Ferrari

Seven-time champion says winning is his ‘No 1 priority’Eddie Jordan and Bernie Ecclestone scornful of signingLewis Hamilton has delivered a stinging rebuke to criticism of his move from Mercedes to Ferrari, dismissing it as an irrelevance from what he describes as older, white men and insisting he “welcomes” the negativity.Hamilton is making his debut with Ferrari this year and is currently taking part in pre-season testing in Bahrain, where he was quickest in the morning session. This will be the 40-year-old’s 19th season in F1 and comes after 12 years at Mercedes with whom he won six of his seven titles. Speaking in an interview for Time magazine he addressed criticism he has received from the former F1 team chief Eddie Jordan and the sport’s former chief executive Bernie Ecclestone. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Watch live: Keir Starmer holds crunch talks with Donald Trump in Washington DC

Watch live as Sir Keir Starmer arrives to hold crunch talks with Donald Trump in Washington DC on Thursday (27 February).

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2 h. ago Erling Haaland opens up on 'horrible' Man City injury after asking not to play vs Real Madrid

Erling Haaland returned to the Manchester City team and quickly got back to scoring ways as the Blues earned a crucial win at Tottenham.

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2 h. ago Watch live: Andrew and Tristan Tate expected to arrive at Florida airport after travel ban lifted

Watch a live feed outside an airport in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where Andrew and Tristan Tate are expected to arrive after landing from Romania on Thursday, 27 February.

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2 h. ago Roy Keane launches scathing attack on Man Utd captain Bruno Fernandes in raging rant

Manchester United legend Roy Keane ripped into captain Bruno Fernandes and slammed the Portuguese midfielder and his team-mates as 'f***ing imposters' in a furious rant at Ian Wright

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2 h. ago How to watch Eubank Jr vs Benn press conference today: TV channel and live stream

All eyes on latest meeting between arch-rivals after egg incident sparked mayhem in Manchester

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2 h. ago Lewis Hamilton leaves Charles Leclerc stunned with actions in first few weeks at Ferrari

Ferrari drivers Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton will both be gunning for Formula 1 glory in 2025 to end the Italian team's long championship drought stretching back to 2008

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3 h. ago Rangers vs Motherwell injury news: 17 out, 2 doubts as Barry Ferguson eyes victory in Ibrox managerial debut

Here is the latest team news ahead of Rangers v Motherwell in the Scottish Premiership at Ibrox on Saturday.

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3 h. ago Gene Hackman refused to watch his most famous film – despite winning Oscar for it

Hollywood legend and two-time Oscar winner Gene hackman was found dead, aged 95, alongside his musician wife Betsy Akaway and their pet dog on Thursday (February 27)

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3 h. ago Donald Trump will not force UK to accept chlorinated chicken in trade deal says minister

Environment Secretary Steve Reed said he is 'absolute' that the Government will not accept meat products that uncut British farmers on welfare or environmental standards

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3 h. ago Coronation Street fans baffled by 'missing' character as they're left in tears amid actor praise

Questions were being asked during an important moment in the show's continued knife crime storyline

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3 h. ago Martin Lewis’s charity will have powers to make ‘super complaints’

The Money and Mental Health Policy Institute has been recommended for the status by the Department for Business and Trade.

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3 h. ago Debenhams slashes price of 'timeless' £375 watch to under £50 leaving shoppers 'delighted'

This bargain watch comes in an array of colours to choose from.

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4 h. ago Lionesses find recipe for Euro 2025 success with ‘English’ performance | Tom Garry

One game does not fix everything but Leah Williamson and Millie Bright were delighted with team’s grit against SpainWhile Wembley was rejoicing at the sight of England putting the ball in Spain’s net, there were two people noticeably not joining in with the celebrations. Sarina Wiegman had reacted to the Lionesses’ goal by making her way urgently down to the touchline for a detailed conversation with her captain, Leah Williamson, clearly relaying some key tactical details.Such a sight is not uncommon in top-level sport, but on Wednesday night it felt particularly indicatory of England’s focus, determination and steadfast resolve to win. Their committed performance in the 1-0 Nations League triumph was one of a side fixated on nothing but victory, high levels of work rate, concentration and, perhaps above all, grit. The centre-back Millie Bright had another description for it: “Proper English.” Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Manchester United star tried to defend his teammates after Ipswich

Matthijs de Ligt reflected on his team's win over Ipswich on Wednesday night and one comment he made should set alarm balls ringing.

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