54 m. ago Trump scraps tariffs on Europe and claims ‘framework of a future deal’ on Greenland after speaking with Nato chief – live

US president touts ‘very productive meeting’ with Nato secretary general Mark Rutte and says planned tariffs will not go into effect as a resultHouse Republicans are starting a push on Wednesday to hold former president Bill Clinton and former secretary of state Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress over the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, opening the prospect of the House using one of its most powerful punishments against a former president for the first time.The contempt proceedings are an initial step toward a criminal prosecution by the Department of Justice that, if successful, could send the Clintons to prison.They’re not above the law. We’ve issued subpoenas in good faith.For five months we’ve worked with them. And time’s up. Continue reading...

Economics

82 m. ago PETER HITCHENS: The first faint whisper from the Establishment that a jury might not have convicted Lucy Letby if they'd known what we now know...

On Monday, Cheshire police complained publicly the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) had decided not to proceed with several new cases against Lucy Letby. What business is this of police?

Events

96 m. ago Police officer weeps as he is cleared of killing female motorist during 93mph pursuit of another driver

Matthew Pike, 40, was chasing down Lewis Griffin, 23, in his white Volkswagen Tiguan through the streets of Bristol city centre just before midnight on November 4, 2021.

Events

1 hour ago Met Office issues amber weather warning for rain amid risk of floods, power cuts and people being cut off

The amber warning comes into force at midnight and ends at 6pm

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1 hour ago Lisa Cook vows to maintain Fed’s ‘political independence’ after supreme court appears skeptical of Trump’s push to fire her– live

Several justices question Trump’s attempt to fire Federal Reserve governor including Kavanaugh, who says firing Cook could ‘shatter’ Fed’s independenceUS supreme court appears skeptical of Trump’s bid to oust Lisa Cook from Fed boardHouse Republicans are starting a push on Wednesday to hold former president Bill Clinton and former secretary of state Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress over the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, opening the prospect of the House using one of its most powerful punishments against a former president for the first time.The contempt proceedings are an initial step toward a criminal prosecution by the Department of Justice that, if successful, could send the Clintons to prison.They’re not above the law. We’ve issued subpoenas in good faith.For five months we’ve worked with them. And time’s up. Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago Blake Lively denies Taylor Swift and Hugh Jackman witnessed Ryan Reynolds confront Justin Baldoni

Blake Lively has disputed the claim that Taylor Swift and Hugh Jackman were present when her husband Ryan Reynolds confronted Justin Baldoni.

Politics

2 h. ago Pervert who revealed his pants to woman Tube passenger is hunted by police

Detectives appealed for the victim to come forward following reports of sexual harassment on a train from Holborn to King’s Cross

Events

2 h. ago Nightclub in Greater Manchester town barred from serving booze after police step in

'They outlined several issues like drinking whilst working, stealing customers belongings and drug taking amongst other things'.

Events

2 h. ago Major update as parents of pupils at two schools receive worst nightmare texts

After Holly Lodge Girls' College and West Derby School received some malicious messages this week, the police and council shared an update for parents and carers

Politics

2 h. ago The Guardian view on Keir Starmer and Donald Trump: quiet diplomacy has reached its limit | Editorial

The prime minister has a duty to be candid with the British public about the scale of the global realignment caused by a volatile US presidentOne foreign policy achievement that Donald Trump prefers not to boast about is his role in helping Mark Carney win last year’s Canadian general election. The incumbent Liberal party faced crushing defeat before Mr Trump threatened to annex Canada. Mr Carney’s candidacy was buoyed up by a patriotic rally against US bullying.Perhaps because his country has also been coveted by Mr Trump, Mr Carney has given one of the most clear-sighted responses of any democratic leader to the US president’s designs on Greenland. Addressing the World Economic Forum in Davos this week, the Canadian prime minister set out the challenge for countries whose security and prosperity have depended on a global system underwritten by the US.Do you have an opinion on the issues raised in this article? If you would like to submit a response of up to 300 words by email to b...

Politics

2 h. ago Trump steps up Greenland annexation demand and attacks European leaders at Davos

US president tells business and political leaders in Davos his country needs ownership to defend ‘unsecured island’Donald Trump has stepped up his demand to annex Greenland but said the US would not use force to seize it during a rambling, invective-laden speech at Davos where he once again lashed out at Europe’s political leaders.The address to thousands of business and political leaders at the World Economic Form in the Swiss ski resort indicated that while the US president was renouncing the use of military force – for now at least – to wrest control of Greenland, he still intended to wield America’s economic and diplomatic power to bend European allies to his will. Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago Young boy 'grabbed' by man in Aveley as police urge 'call us'

The young boy is said to have been 'grabbed' by a man who left the scene with another male in a damaged hatchback in Aveley, Essex, on Monday morning

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2 h. ago Supreme court justices appear skeptical about Trump’s push to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook – live

Conservative justice Brett Kavanaugh says that precedent set by firing Cook could ‘weaken, if not shatter’ Federal Reserve’s independenceUS supreme court considers Trump’s bid to fire Lisa Cook from Fed boardHouse Republicans are starting a push on Wednesday to hold former president Bill Clinton and former secretary of state Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress over the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, opening the prospect of the House using one of its most powerful punishments against a former president for the first time.The contempt proceedings are an initial step toward a criminal prosecution by the Department of Justice that, if successful, could send the Clintons to prison.They’re not above the law. We’ve issued subpoenas in good faith.For five months we’ve worked with them. And time’s up. Continue reading...

Society

3 h. ago Body found in search for missing Christmas Day swimmers at Budleigh Salterton

Devon and Cornwall Police said the discovery was made at Sandy Bay, Exmouth, around 8.45am on Tuesday

Events

3 h. ago Elon Musk's Tesla fined in Welsh court after repeated failure to cooperate with UK police

The latest conviction saw fines handed out at Merthyr Tydfil Magistrates' Court

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3 h. ago Elon Musk's Tesla firm fined in Welsh court after repeated failure to cooperate with UK police

The latest conviction saw fines handed out at Merthyr Tydfil Magistrates' Court

Events

3 h. ago 'Suspicious' man reported in Welsh village as police issue update

A community policing team are monitoring the area

Events

3 h. ago Mother of 10 found guilty of keeping ‘house slave’ for 25 years

Gloucester Crown Court heard the woman was regularly beaten and also hit with a broom handle by Amanda Wixon – knocking out her teeth.

Politics

3 h. ago Geri praises Queen's girl power! Spice Girl hails Camilla as a 'fantastic, formidable force of nature' during joint engagement at cancer centre

The Queen joined former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell-Horner as they visited a cancer support charity to meet people living with the disease this afternoon.

Politics

3 h. ago Emergency services rush to city centre street after car almost ploughs into Great Ancoats Street bar

Police, paramedics and fire crews were called to the scene after the car narrowly missed a bar

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