92 m. ago 'Idiot' drivers get out of cars and block emergency crews on hard shoulder amid M60 incident

Motorists claimed they were stuck for hours as all traffic was stopped on the motorway

Transport

1 hour ago Like George W Bush, Trump has started a reckless war based on a lie | Mohamad Bazzi

The Iraq war was built on a lie. Now history is repeating itselfIn May 2003, George W Bush landed on the deck of a US aircraft carrier to deliver a triumphant speech, declaring that major combat operations in Iraq had ended – six weeks after he had ordered US troops to invade the country. Bush spoke under a now infamous banner on the carrier’s bridge that proclaimed, “Mission Accomplished”. It would turn into a case study of American hubris and one of the most mocked photo-ops in modern history.As Bush made his speech off the coast of San Diego, I was in Baghdad covering the invasion’s aftermath as a correspondent for a US newspaper. It was clear then that the war was far from over, and the US was likely to face a grinding insurgency led by former members of the Iraqi security forces. It would also soon become clear that Bush’s rationale for invading Iraq was built on a lie: Saddam Hussein’s regime did not have weapons of mass destruction and was not intent on developing them. And I...

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7 h. ago 'Nightmare' holidaymakers blocking drives for weeks as they use major UK airport

Residents on North Road in Takeley, Essex, say they are being blighted by motorists avoiding paying for parking at nearby Stansted Airport, with people leaving their cars for weeks on end

Transport

58 h. ago Primark orders staff back into the office for four days a week to improve productivity

Primark has ordered employees in its product teams to be in the office for four days a week, as it becomes the latest major company to crack down on working from home.

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4 d. ago Bonnie Blue breaks silence over 'permanent ban' from adult site after 'extreme content'

The racy star was sensationally booted off a major adult site earlier this week for posting and intending to make extreme content, something that was 'not permitted'

Politics

4 d. ago EastEnders fans on 'edge of their seat' as they give verdict on show's new era

A major behind the scenes change came into effect this week

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4 d. ago Check your phone NOW: Major mobile brand will delete thousands of accounts within weeks

The major phone manufacturer has warned customers that they have only weeks to save their accounts from deletion.

Economics

5 d. ago The Chase fans fuming as ITV show taken off air all week in major schedule shake

The Chase fans were left fuming tonight as they switched over to ITV to watch their favourite quiz show - only to find out it had been pulled off air in a huge schedule shake-up

Culture

5 d. ago BBC show faces major format change after 45 years and it's happening this week

The BBC is shaking things up on a weekly evening show which has been entertaining viewers for decades

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6 d. ago Major high street bank handing out £100 to customers from this week

Eligible members will begin receiving payments on Wednesday

Economics

1 week ago Protests over immigration raids continue across the US with more planned

Protests over federal immigration enforcement raids are flaring up around the country, and officials in cities from coast to coast are bracing for major demonstrations against President Donald Trump over the weekend

Events

1 week ago Shock images as Plymouth swamped by thunderstorm floods amid UK weather warnings

Thunderstorms have hit the UK and are expected to continue into the weekend with major flooding for the southwest of England but forecasters also say the country could see its hottest day of the year

Events

1 week ago Bryson DeChambeau's LIV Golf decision after he won US Open said a lot about him

Bryson DeChambeau will look to defend his US Open crown at Oakmont Country Club this week and his actions after winning the major in 2024 proved his dedication to the sport

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1 week ago I need to get my stuff together – Rory McIlroy out to end Masters hangover

McIlroy has the chance to add another major at this week’s US Open but has been out of form since his Augusta win.

Politics

1 week ago Rory McIlroy snubbed by Amanda Balionis in surprise US Open prediction

Rory McIlroy will be on the hunt for more major success at the US Open this week but CBS star Amanda Balionis has made a surprise tip to find glory in Pennsylvania

Politics

1 week ago Rumoured Love Island bombshell tried to break through police blockade in her Audi while three times over drink drive limit

The 23-year-old daughter of former Sunderland defender Phil Bardsley and Real Housewives of Cheshire star Tanya Bardsley had been tipped to be part of this year's Love Island line-up.

Events

1 week ago Four European countries 'outraged' over new airline luggage rules passed by EU

Last week, the Council of Europe made two major decisions on the future of commercial air travel. The first was on compensation rights, and the second related to free hand luggage

Politics

1 week ago One college is forcing all of its students to become ‘bilingual’ in AI

The Ohio State University last week announced that all of its students, regardless of major, will be using AI starting this upcoming fall semester.

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2 w. ago Davina McCall, 57, shares major health update with fans just weeks after receiving all clear from brain tumour

Davina McCall has issued a major health update just months after having surgery on her brain - and receiving the all clear.

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2 w. ago Alan Shearer makes feelings on Ange Postecoglou sacking clear with six

Tottenham Hotspur parted ways with Ange Postecoglou on Friday night, just weeks after he ended their 17-year wait for a major trophy with Europa League success - and Match of the Day pundit and Premier League legend Alan Shearer has had his say

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