37 m. ago Trump directs attorney general Pam Bondi to seek release of Epstein grand jury testimony – US politics live

Bondi replies to president’s Truth Social post to say she is ‘ready to move the court tomorrow to unseal the grand jury transcripts’Trump supporters burn Maga hats after he dismisses Epstein files furorDonald Trump has lashed out against his own supporters, calling them gullible “weaklings” for questioning the transparency of a secretive government inquiry into the late high-profile socialite and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.The US president is struggling to contain a political crisis within his usually loyal Make America Great Again (Maga) base over suspicion that the administration is hiding details of Epstein’s crimes to protect the rich elite Epstein associated with, which included Trump. Continue reading...

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70 m. ago Millionaire farmer 'died a day after secret wedding' as wife inherits £4.7 million fortune

Joe Grogan, 75, died just one day after marrying his carer Lisa Flaherty, 50, in a 'secret wedding' at a registry office - his family had called for a detailed forensic investigation into his death

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97 m. ago Trump goes nuclear on Rupert Murdoch after his 'filthy rag' publishes letter to Epstein while calling for Bondi to clear his name

The report alleges Trump took part in a 50th birthday album by sending well wishes and a cryptic message on a card with a hand drawn naked woman.

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1 hour ago Man Utd transfer news: Fresh problem in Bryan Mbeumo pursuit as Juventus eye double move

Manchester United continue to pursue Bryan Mbeumo but the change of manager at Brentford has impacted the deal whilst Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho's exits remain on the cards

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2 h. ago Trump directs attorney general Pam Bondi to release Epstein grand jury testimony – US politics live

Bondi replies to president’s Truth Social post to say she is ‘ready to move the court tomorrow to unseal the grand jury transcripts’Trump supporters burn Maga hats after he dismisses Epstein files furorDonald Trump has lashed out against his own supporters, calling them gullible “weaklings” for questioning the transparency of a secretive government inquiry into the late high-profile socialite and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.The US president is struggling to contain a political crisis within his usually loyal Make America Great Again (Maga) base over suspicion that the administration is hiding details of Epstein’s crimes to protect the rich elite Epstein associated with, which included Trump. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Households with bedding plants urged to act now to stop them dying

As temperatures continue to stay warm, gardeners need to pay extra attention to their bedding plants – otherwise they risk losing them. The UK is fast approaching its fourth heatwave, which means many of us are looking forward to BBQ parties and time spent lounging on the deck chair with a good book. Unfortunately, gardeners with bedding plants need to stay vigilant – as these plants are harshly affected by hot, dry conditions.

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2 h. ago Trump says he’ll sue over report of his bawdy birthday card to Epstein: ‘the letter was a FAKE’

Trump called the Journal a ‘Disgusting and Filthy Rag’

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3 h. ago 'My scaly skin is constantly peeling and growing, I've been called a monster but I feel unique'

It took Nathalie Richert 13 years to get a diagnosis, as she is one of just 40 people worldwide with the rare condition that causes her skin to grow seven times faster than it should

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3 h. ago The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to end in 2026 as CBS cancels show

Colbert told shocked audience he only found out the night before, as CBS announced it will end the entire Late Show franchise after 33 yearsThe Late Show with Stephen Colbert has been cancelled and will end in May, with network CBS announcing it will retire the Late Show entirely after a 33-year run.Colbert, who has hosted the talkshow since 2015, announced the news during Thursday night’s taping, telling the audience he had only been told the news the previous night. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago ‘A massive contribution’: Wiegman heaps praise on England hero Hampton

Goalkeeper made two crucial saves in shootoutHead coach believes Lucy Bronze is ‘one of a kind’Sarina Wiegman said England never doubted Hannah Hampton’s ability after the Lionesses goalkeeper made two crucial shootout saves to help send England through to the Euro 2025 semi-finals amid remarkable drama in Zurich.The Chelsea keeper, who was named as England’s new No 1 by Wiegman in May when Mary Earps retired from international duty, also made two vital saves in normal time to help England battle back from 2-0 down to eliminate Sweden. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Lionesses press conference hilariously interrupted as Euros hero takes FaceTime call

England needed penalties to get the better of Sweden in their European Championship quarter-final and one player's friends and family were particularly eager to congratulate her

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4 h. ago In Gaza I saw the suffering of children and the heroism of health workers trying to save them | Thienminh Dinh

If our leaders allow this massacre to pass without consequence or condemnation, it will reveal a disturbing truth about what the world is willing to acceptGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastHeroism is no longer an abstract concept to me – it looks like Ali, who once spotted a quadcopter circling Al-Aqsa hospital in central Gaza, where he’d dropped me off less than an hour earlier. When the first airstrike slammed into the building, Ali ran: not away from danger but towards it, risking his own safety for mine. That morning, as subsequent strikes rattled the walls around us and as I phoned my sister (“Tell Mum and Dad I love them heaps – just in case”), Ali remained by my side.Seldom in history have healthcare workers been called upon to risk their lives simply by reporting for duty. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Unreleased Epstein files reportedly include bawdy letter from Trump – US politics live

Wall Street Journal reports US president wrote letter to mark Epstein’s 50th birthday in 2003 – but Trump dismisses it as ‘fake thing’Trump supporters burn Maga hats after he dismisses Epstein files furorDonald Trump has lashed out against his own supporters, calling them gullible “weaklings” for questioning the transparency of a secretive government inquiry into the late high-profile socialite and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.The US president is struggling to contain a political crisis within his usually loyal Make America Great Again (Maga) base over suspicion that the administration is hiding details of Epstein’s crimes to protect the rich elite Epstein associated with, which included Trump. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Reported birthday card from Trump to Epstein shines new light on their friendship as fallout from files release mounts

The latest report comes as Trump continues to face fury from both Democrats and Republicans over the handling of the so-called Epstein files

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4 h. ago Haunting phone call from frightened American Idol exec to private bodyguard before her slaughter: 'They got her killed'

American Idol music supervisor Robin Kaye and her husband Thomas Deluca, both 70, were found shot dead at their $4.5 million mansion in Encino, Los Angeles.

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4 h. ago Understanding the physical impact of flying and top tips for a healthier journey

The very act of flying can have an unexpected impact on our health here are the top tips to staying healthy and well on board, and some simple ways to help maximise your safety and comfort

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4 h. ago Britons smoke nearly 30 billion cigarettes every year, study finds

An estimated 28.6 billion cigarettes are smoked in Britain each year, equating to 78 million every day, according to a new analysis that highlights stark inequalities in consumption across the country. Researchers are now calling for targeted public health efforts to address these disparities and tackle persistent smoking rates.

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4 h. ago System of regulating water firms needs complete overhaul, MPs warn

The Public Accounts Committee said the Government must act with urgency to strengthen oversight of the sector.

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4 h. ago Skydive pioneer Felix Baumgartner, who jumped from edge of space, dies in paragliding accident

The Austrian daredevil, who was 56, lost control of his motorised paraglider over central Italy Austrian extreme sports pioneer Felix Baumgartner, famed for a record-breaking 2012 skydive from the edge of space, has died in a paragliding accident in central Italy, local police said.Baumgartner, who was 56, lost control of his motorised paraglider while flying over Porto Sant’Elpidio in Italy’s central Marche region on Thursday and fell to the ground near the swimming pool of a hotel. The reasons for the accident were unclear. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago PCA calls for cut to County Championship schedule to protect players’ wellbeing

Counties have held discussions about changes to the calendar for next year.

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