4 h. ago As Hegseth orders changes to the Pentagon watchdog, advocates say it will silence complaints

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has accused the independent watchdog for the Pentagon of being “weaponized” and says he’s overhauling the inspector general’s office

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8 h. ago Trump gives morbid answer when asked about his hopes for 2026: ‘I want to survive’

Trump’s comments come just a month after Charlie Kirk was assassinated at Utah Valley University

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12 h. ago Trump mulling $2,000 ‘dividend’ for Americans to share money made from tariffs

Donald Trump has suggested giving $2000 to Americans using his tariff money, although the Supreme Court is still deciding whether his tariffs are even legal

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38 h. ago WW3 warning as Russia threatens UK and US with nuclear annihilation over Trump's 'missile plan'

US President Donald Trump has reportedly given the green light to supplying Ukraine with long range Tomahawk missiles capable of hitting targets deep inside Vladimir Putin's Russia

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39 h. ago Pastry chef shares 'golden rule' for making the 'best' scones

Scones are a classic British treat, perfect for afternoon tea or a quick snack. A pastry chef has shared her top tips for making the "best" scones, including a key ingredient

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54 h. ago What do Trump and Hegseth’s inflammatory speeches to military generals signal? | Moira Donegan

The Trump administration evidently seeks to transform the US military into a partisan tool of the president’s regimeShortly after Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s defense secretary, summoned all the military’s generals to Quantico, Virginia, from their positions around the world in an unusual demand for an in-person assembly, Ben Hodges, a retired general, took to social media to evoke a bit of history. “July 1935,” Hodges said. “German generals were called to a surprise assembly in Berlin and informed that their previous oath to the Weiman constitution was void and that they would be required to swear a personal oath to the Führer. Most generals took the new oath to keep their positions.” Hegseth’s account replied to Hodges post: “Cool story, General”.Yet when the meeting finally happened on Tuesday morning, the army generals and navy admirals were treated to a 45-minute speech by Hegseth, followed by a rambling, hour-long address by Trump, which confirmed at least some of what Hodges ...

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56 h. ago Married Premier League legend got 'addicted' to bonking 'wild, crazy and horny' stripper

A Premier League cult hero got 'addicted' to bonking a stripper, and was once subject to a private investigator hired by his wife to see if he was romping with the mystery woman

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66 h. ago Jimmy Kimmel mocks Donald Trump's sex life and fitness routine after show suspension

Jimmy Kimmel has been back to his old ways of mocking Donald Trump since returning to television after his show was suspended following his controversial comments about Charlie Kirk's assassination

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67 h. ago The government shutdown will halt some work at a diminished Education Department

The government shutdown means further disruption for the U.S. Education Department, which has seen half of its employees laid off by the Trump administration

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3 d. ago UFC boss Dana White lifts lid on surprising talk with Barack Obama at Donald Trump inauguration

White is a close friend of US president Donald Trump and is planning a UFC event at the White House in 2026

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3 d. ago Trump ally Dana White breaks with White House over Charlie Kirk assassination as he condemns 'cancel culture'

White, who much like Kirk is a friend and supporter of Donald Trump, was asked whether any of his fighters could say anything on social media where 'there've gotta' be consequences.'

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4 d. ago YouTube agrees to pay Trump $24.5m to settle lawsuit over account suspension

Platform suspended the US president’s YouTube channel in 2021 after the January 6 Capitol riotYouTube has agreed to pay $24.5m to settle a suit brought by Donald Trump in 2021 that alleged the platform wrongly suspended his channel after the January 6 attack on the US Capitol. The Google subsidiary is the latest in a long string of tech companies to make a multimillion-dollar payout to the president over past decisions about his accounts.Trump had filed the suit against YouTube and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai, alleging that the platform had “accumulated an unprecedented concentration of power, market share, and ability to dictate our nation’s public discourse”. YouTube said it suspended Trump’s channel because it had violated the website’s policies against inciting violence. Because of the settlement, the case is now dismissed. Google and the White House did not immediately return a request for comment. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Nicolás Maduro ready to declare state of emergency if US attacks Venezuela, says vice

Delcy Rodríguez, one of Maduro’s closest allies, warns of ‘catastrophic’ consequences if onslaught materializesNicolás Maduro is ready to declare a state of emergency in the event of a US military attack on Venezuela, the country’s vice-president has said, warning of “catastrophic” consequences if such an onslaught materializes.Donald Trump’s administration has turned the heat up on Caracas in recent weeks, with a major naval deployment in the Caribbean Sea and a series of air strikes on Venezuelan boats that have killed at least 17 people. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Cannabis stocks surge after Donald Trump touts senior healthcare benefits

US president boosts shares in sector by sharing video advocating medical use of hemp-derived cannabidiol

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4 d. ago Ariana Grande blasts Donald Trump for causing 'widespread suffering' and asks voters 'has life gotten better?'

The 32-year-old singer called out Trump’s treatment of immigrants and trans people and claimed free speech is ‘on the brink of collapse’

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4 d. ago Luke Donald reveals Ryder Cup hotel ‘beds were no good’ with Europe captain forced to bring in ‘better

LUKE DONALD had to make changes to Team Europe's hotel as he led them to victory at the Ryder Cup. The Team Europe captain has been praised for his leadership - including from President Donald Trump - after overseeing a second successive Ryder Cup win. His side won on US soil for the first time...

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5 d. ago Trump's comments on autism evoke anger and hope among autistic people and their families

Some mothers of autistic children say President Donald Trump was blaming moms when he suggested taking Tylenol while pregnant causes autism

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6 d. ago Trump asks Supreme Court to uphold restrictions he wants to impose on birthright citizenship

President Donald Trump’s administration is asking the Supreme Court to uphold his birthright citizenship order declaring that children born to parents who are in the United States illegally or temporarily aren't American citizens

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7 d. ago Donald Trump’s incorrect autism comments ‘pose a risk to patient safety in UK’

The National Pharmacy Association says Brits are less likely to get vaccinated after US President Donald Trump suggested ‘pills and vaccines’ are behind a rise in autism

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7 d. ago Ryder Cup USA stars shamelessly suck up to Donald Trump after disastrous start

Keegan Bradley and J.J. Spaun were among the American players to fawn over President Donald Trump as he arrived at the Ryder Cup on Friday, with the US trailing Europe 3-1

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