95 m. ago Party of one: Donald Trump’s 75 minutes at CPAC talking about himself

Contemptuous and sure of himself, the US president boasted of his victories and taunted his enemiesGod save the king. Drunk on power, Donald Trump spent Saturday afternoon before adoring fans, boasting of his victories, taunting his enemies and casting himself as America’s absolute monarch, supreme leader and divine emperor rolled into one.Trump’s appearance at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) at the National Harbor in Maryland began with country singer Lee Greenwood’s “God Bless the USA and raucous cheers in a crowded ballroom that included January 6 insurrectionists. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago UK hits Russia with fresh sanctions as part of ‘triple whammy’ to tighten the screws on Putin

Sir Keir Starmer is planning a ‘triple whammy’ of measures to support Kyiv, including the fresh sanctions as well as military aid and a crackdown on Russian dirty money in the UK

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1 hour ago Kemi Badenoch urges Prime Minister to cut foreign aid and pour money into defence

The Tory leader wrote in a letter that 'this is no time for dither', arguing: 'History has been unforgiving to politicians who, faced with growing threats, chose procrastination over action.'

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2 h. ago Donald Trump says birth right citizenship was only for 'children of slaves' as he slams Joe Biden

Donald Trump, speaking at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), took aim at President Joe Biden, calling him 'a disaster' before attacking birth right citizenship

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2 h. ago Reform not as big an issue for Labour as people think, say pollsters

Reform are predicted to do well in the 2026 Holyrood election - while the latest polling predicts Labour is on course for its worst result since devolution.

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2 h. ago UK to unveil raft of new sanctions to 'turn the screws' on Russia over Ukraine

Foreign Secretary David Lammy will set out the sanctions on Monday to coincide with the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine

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2 h. ago UK to unveil new Russia sanctions to mark three years of Ukraine war

The US has started negotiations on ending the conflict with Russia, but excluded Kyiv from the talks.

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2 h. ago Musk says all federal employees must answer email about what they did last week — or lose their jobs

The emails require federal employees to respond by 11:59 p.m. Monday, according to reports

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3 h. ago At CPAC, Trump blocks out everyone else with no clear MAGA successor

Trump is triumphant. Conservatives have every reason to celebrate now. But, Eric Garcia warns, they are not planning for the near future

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3 h. ago Section of M4 ‘fully closed’ after dead body found on carriageway

Several drivers called the police to report something on the road between junction 20 and junction 21, which the force found to be human remains.

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3 h. ago Drivers horrified as M4 and M48 closed after 'human remains' found on motorway

The M4 and M48 motorways have been closed in both directions after police received reports of a body being found on the carriageway and the incident has caused widespread disruption for drivers

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3 h. ago Keir Starmer: Do not vote for 'dangerous' politics of Nigel Farage

The Prime Minister will urge voters to back a Labour government in Holyrood when he comes to Glasgow.

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3 h. ago 'Human remains' found on motorway closing major roads as police launch probe

Officers received reports a person's body had been found on one of the carriageways.

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5 h. ago M4 and M48 motorways closed after 'human remains' discovered

Police shuttered off both directions of the M4 and M48 after receiving reports of a "body found on the carriageway", with road users travelling in and out of Wales being warned of travel delays

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5 h. ago Trump live updates: Melania to host National Governors Association dinner after president takes a victory lap at CPAC

Melania Trump will join the President for dinner after he addressed the Conservative Political Action Conference on Saturday afternoon

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5 h. ago Trump brags of ‘liberating’ America in meandering CPAC speech

Trump has been a constant presence at the right-wing conference since he burst onto the Republican political scene by attacking the country’s first Black president

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5 h. ago Donald Trump snubs Liz Truss as he gives gushing shoutout to Nigel Farage in CPAC speech

Donald Trump was speaking at the right-wing CPAC conference, blaming Joe Biden for Russia invading Ukraine and making racist jibes about Democrat politicians, while violent January 6th insurrection thugs chanted from the back of the hall

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5 h. ago Live updates as M4 and M48 closed after 'human remains' discovered

Police said multiple drivers reported seeing 'something in the road' before the tragic discovery was made

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5 h. ago Donald Trump vows to 'get our money back' from Ukraine in deal with war criminal Putin

While speaking at the Republican CPAC conference, Donald Trump said he wants the US to get 'rare Earth and oil' from Ukraine after Joe Biden gave the country $350billion

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5 h. ago US politics live: Donald Trump addresses Conservative Political Action Conference in Maryland

US president’s appearance comes after chaotic week with mass layoffs and ire directed at Ukraine leaderDonald Trump launched into his speech by assailing “the fraudsters, liars globalists and deep-state bureaucrats” that he said “are being sent back”.“We’re draining the swamp and restoring government by the people for the people,” he said before going on to his oft-repeated claims of Washington DC being controlled by a “sinister group of radical-left Marxist warmongers”. Continue reading...

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