39 m. ago Musk's DOGE interns given access to network containing nuclear secrets have no experience

Two DOGE employees, Luke Farritor, a former SpaceX intern, and Adam Ramada, a venture capitalist, were given access to highly classified information about the United States' nuclear weapon stockpile

Events

42 m. ago Lammy says defence spending ‘saves lives’ after criticism of aid cuts

The Foreign Secretary said spending on defence and aid has ‘always gone up and down across different eras’.

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46 m. ago Video emerges of Defence Secretary saying nuke veterans scandal "shames us as a country"

Footage shows the Defence Secretary calling Britain's treatment of nuclear veterans a national shame

Politics

49 m. ago How Spain's blackout could have been a nuclear weapons test in space: Evidence of attack as experts warn 'cataclysm' can knock out entire grid in seconds

There has been no explanation as to what caused the power cut. But all sorts of possibilities have been put forward - including that an 'electromagnetic pulse' was to blame.

Events

66 m. ago Rio Ferdinand rejects Gary Neville Man United theory after Liverpool title success

Rio Ferdinand was quick to shut down Gary Neville's Liverpool theory after the Reds equalled Manchester United's top-flight title record.

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94 m. ago A look at the nuclear rivals as Pakistan and India hint at military action over Kashmir

A deadly attack on tourists in the disputed Kashmir region last week has spiked tensions

Events

3 h. ago Teddy Sheringham tells Andre Onana to 'shut up' as Man United keeper called out

Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana has been told to 'shut up' and 'button his lips' by club legend Teddy Sheringham after a difficult season in the Premier League

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3 h. ago U.S. economy shrinks 0.3% in first quarter as Trump trade wars disrupt business

The U.S. economy shrank 0.3% from January through March, first drop in three years

Politics

3 h. ago Major stationery chain closing store next month as shoppers say 'this is rubbish!'

The store is being shut down because the lease has expired and the retailer has launched a 50% off sale to help clear stock

Politics

4 h. ago US GDP report to show if economy expanded in last quarter, after eurozone growth accelerates – business live

First estimate of US GDP for Q1 2025 will show whether tariffs hurt growthUK house prices fall but market ‘likely to pick up’ during summerChina manufacturing activity plummets amid Trump tariff warFrance’s economy is likely to “flirt with stagnation” throughout the year, despite the small rebound in GDP in the last quarter, predicts Dutch bank ING.Charlotte de Montpellier, ING’s senior economist for France and Switzerland, explains:The additional customs duties in the US and their direct and indirect impact will delay the French economy’s rebound. We estimate that the direct effect of a permanent 10% import duty in the US on French GDP (via a reduction in exports) will be around -0.1%.Adding to this are the effects of uncertainty, the global economic slowdown and more restrictive fiscal policy, all of which will weigh on French economic activity throughout the year. The cooling in the labour market is likely to limit the recovery in household consumption, and the savings rate is se...

Economics

4 h. ago China restaurant fire update as 22 people killed in devastating blaze

Chinese President Xi Jinping described the blaze as ‘a deeply sobering lesson’ for the country

Events

4 h. ago Solar storm warning over risk of nuclear disaster 'worse than Chernobyl'

The monster power outage in Spain and Portugal this week saw nuclear plants automatically stopped.

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5 h. ago Pakistan and India hint at imminent military action over Kashmir. A look at the nuclear rivals

A deadly attack on tourists in the disputed Kashmir region last week has spiked tensions between India and Pakistan

Events

5 h. ago Breakthrough urine test could soon be used to detect one of the most common forms of cancer

Findings may also lead to drug targets for personalised treatment against cancer

Politics

5 h. ago Busy route in Paisley to close next month as 'essential repairs' planned for sewer network

Scottish Water said Neilston Road is due to shut between Mary Street and Charleston Square from Monday, May 19.

Economics

5 h. ago Man, 63, in critical condition after crash shuts road for hours

Police have issued an appeal for dashcam footage after attending the two-vehicle crash

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6 h. ago Royal Marine says he was arrested and treated like a terrorist after complaining that women on the front line will make unit 'unrecognisable, weak and compromised'

In a highly unusual move the man - who MailOnline understands is serving in 43 Commando protecting Britain's nuclear submarines in Scotland - took to social media to air his concerns.

Events

6 h. ago Gas explosion, arson ruled out as causes of northern China restaurant fire that killed 22, injured 3

Official reports say authorities in northern China have ruled out a gas explosion or arson as possible causes of a restaurant fire that killed 22 people and injured three others

Events

6 h. ago Nuclear breakthrough: China's experimental reactor refuels WITHOUT shutting down

In the quest to generate limitless clean energy, China has just taken a step closer. Scientists have achieved the milestone of reloading fuel to an nuclear fission reactor while running.

Events

6 h. ago France to follow US in imposing taxes on small parcels from China

Minister says the tax, if imposed, will be ‘a few euros’

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