20 m. ago Criminal conviction thrown out for owners of New Zealand island volcano where 22 died in an eruption

The owners of an island volcano in New Zealand where 22 tourists and local guides died in an eruption had their criminal conviction for failing to keep visitors safe overturned by a judge on Friday

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25 m. ago Trump shuts down Independent reporter pressing Starmer on annexing Canada

Donald Trump cut off The Independent's White House correspondent Andrew Feinberg as he pressed Sir Keir Starmer about the US president’s desire to make Canada the 51st state.

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30 m. ago The Apprentice fans 'in shock' as candidate quits show in dramatic scenes

The Apprentice fans were left in shock as candidate Dr Jana Denzel announced he was quitting the process, following a controversial statement on the show

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32 m. ago Cardinal McElroy calls for compassion in immigration policy as he prepares to lead in Washington

Cardinal Robert McElroy, the bishop of San Diego who is preparing to take over as archbishop of Washington, D

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37 m. ago Haunting details from Jesus Guerrero's last days leave more unanswered questions about his death at 34

Jesus Guerrero, 34, died in hospital after falling sick with a mystery illness, his sister, Gris Guerrero, revealed on Tuesday. Guerrero died days after working with JLo in Dubai.

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37 m. ago Ocado shares tumble again after online grocer posts £375m losses as it plans to cut R&D jobs

Ocado, which runs robotic warehouses for other firms alongside its Ocado Retail venture with M&S, has spent more than £800m on R&D over the past four years.

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40 m. ago Metro bucks the bank closures trend with plan to open over 100 new branches

Metro Bank Boss Daniel Frumkin (pictured) said it could increase its network to as much as 110 branches, up from 76.

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48 m. ago Luke Littler left visibly agitated by Premier League darts walk

The Nuke didn't seem happy as mother appeared to be pushed as he took to the oche

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64 m. ago Michelle Trachtenberg’s cause of death undetermined as family declines autopsy

Gossip Girl and Buffy the Vampire Slayer actor, 39, died this week after being found unresponsive at her apartmentMichelle Trachtenberg’s natural talent shone in everything from Harriet the Spy to BuffyThe cause of Gossip Girl and Buffy the Vampire Slayer actor Michelle Trachtenberg’s death will remain undetermined as her family has reportedly declined an autopsy.According to Deadline, the actor’s family have chosen not to go forward with an autopsy because of religious reasons. As no foul play is suspected, the decision was not overruled by the medical examiner. Continue reading...

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80 m. ago Luke Littler fumes at Premier League Darts fan after blocking hug with his mum

Luke Littler appeared to take issue with a a member of the crowd in Exeter after he was shoved as he went to hug his mother on the way to the oche before he begun his Premier League match

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84 m. ago Social Security Administration could cut up to 50% of its workforce

The Social Security Administration is preparing to lay off at least 7,000 people from its workforce of 60,000 — and the final reduction in force number could be as high as 50%, according to two people familiar with the agency’s plans who are not authorized to speak publicly

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1 hour ago Where are federal jobs affected by DOGE cuts? A look at congressional districts across the US

Civilian federal jobs are being cut by the thousands, as Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency continues to shrink the government workforce at the behest of President Donald Trump

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2 h. ago Princess Eugenie breaks her silence on Michelle Trachtenberg's death with touching tribute to her 'special friend' and thanks her for 'so many memories'

The Gossip Girl and Buffy the Vampire Slayer star was found dead on Wednesday in her New York City apartment by her mother.

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2 h. ago Woman tells jury she was 'raped by uncle before sixth birthday while mum stood and watched'

WARNING - DISTRESSING CONTENT: The now 27-year-old woman gave the shocking testimony as she spoke out against her mother, uncle and another man.

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2 h. ago ‘Mummified’ bodies and scattered pills: What we know about Gene Hackman and wife’s ‘suspicious’ deaths

Hollywood star died at the same time as wife of 34 years and one of their pet dogs

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2 h. ago First picture of woman killed in horror crash on Scots road as driver rushed to hospital

Kim Gilbert was pronounced dead after emergency services were called to the A87, near Inverinate in Kyle, at around 11.10am on Tuesday.

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3 h. ago UK teenager who killed herself after terror charges ‘was groomed by neo

Rhianan Rudd, 16, was referred to Prevent by her mother after becoming ‘fixated on Hitler’, inquest toldA teenager who killed herself after becoming the youngest person in the UK to be charged with terror offences had been groomed online by an American “neo-Nazi”, an inquest has been told.Sixteen-year-old Rhianan Rudd, who was autistic, had been referred to the government’s Prevent counter-radicalisation programme by her mother, Emily Carter, the counsel to the inquest, Edward Pleeth, told the hearing. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Trump's permanent USAID cuts slam humanitarian programs worldwide: 'We are being pushed off a cliff'

Health groups and non-governmental organizations have expressed surprise and outrage after the Trump administration’s decision to cut 90% of USAID’s foreign aid contracts

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3 h. ago Subtle sign in baby's eyes that revealed he had brain cancer... in video taken just one day before diagnosis

A mother has revealed the subtle sign in her baby's eyes that she captured on video just one day before he was diagnosed with brain cancer at just three months old.

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3 h. ago 'Finished in style': Eggheads star Chris Hughes' final appearance on beloved quiz show as he dies aged 77

The 79-year-old's sad passing was confirmed via an official statement on the Eggheads social media page earlier today.

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