39 m. ago Gardeners urged to soak seeds of popular summer blooms in water immediately

While many people consider spring to be a very popular season because to its blooming flowers, warmer weather, and longer days, it's also the perfect time to complete some gardening tasks.

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99 m. ago Hamas October 7 attacks were 'one of the greatest failures' in the Israeli military's history, inquiry finds

A damning internal investigation into the events has claimed the inability to prevent the attacks were a 'complete failure' of the Israeli security.

Events

3 h. ago Immigration judge behind series of controversial rulings contributed dozens of articles to 'open borders' website

Judge Sarah Pinder regularly wrote for the publication Free Movement, including a piece in which she described immigration detention centres as 'abhorrent'.

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4 h. ago LEO MCKINSTRY: Let's boost the Army AND slash the welfare bill

LEO MCKINSTRY: These days the Army is a shadow of its former self with its current headcount of just 74,000 regular soldiers, meaning that it is at its lowest level since the Napoleonic Wars.

Economics

4 h. ago Gene Hackman was 'beloved' regular customer at Santa Fe roadhouse where his visit was featured on Food Network

Despite his superstar status, Hackman enjoyed frequenting local hotspots, including his favorite restaurant, Harry's Roadhouse, known for serving classic southwestern dishes.

Economics

4 h. ago White Island volcano eruption: criminal convictions for island owners thrown out

Twenty-two people died in the 2019 New Zealand disaster, mostly US and Australian cruise ship passengers on a walking tourThe 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 thrown out by a judge on Friday.The release of the decision followed a three-day hearing last October for the owners’ company at the high court in the city of Auckland where they appealed against the charges laid by New Zealand’s workplace health and safety regulator after the 2019 eruption of Whakaari, also known as White Island. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Social Security Administration could lay off up to 50% of its workforce, source says – live

Social Security Administration expected to lay off at least 7,000 people, but a source tells Associated Press reduction could be as high as 50%As Donald Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk work zealously to slash tens of billions in federal spending by axing thousands of jobs and gutting some government agencies, Musk faces mounting claims he has conflicts of interest and no oversight, legal and ethics experts say.Trump’s largest campaign donor and the world’s wealthiest man, Musk was tapped by the president to lead the so-called “department of government efficiency” (Doge) in a radical and opaque cost-cutting drive that allows him to keep control of SpaceX, Tesla and other huge companies with billions of dollars in federal contracts.We expect that today’s meeting will be the first in a series of such expert consultations that will bring us closer to overcoming the disagreements that have arisen with the American side, strengthening confidence-building measures. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago BP boss vows to double value of the oil giant after Elliott pours cold water on revamp plans

Speaking just a day after unveiling his new strategy to investors, chief exec Murray Auchincloss (pictured) said BP could be worth £160bn in five years

Politics

6 h. ago Boehly believes Netflix could ‘maintain’ Premier League’s global success

Chelsea co-owner also says league could learn from NFLCrystal Palace chair lamented independent regulatorTodd Boehly has said the Premier League should consider selling its global TV rights to Netflix, as he shrugged off tensions with supporters and questions over his model of ownership in rare public remarks.The Chelsea co-owner also called on Premier League executives to agree on priorities for the future of the competition, saying they should “pull together” in order to maintain its success. “Premier League content is so valuable because it’s so widely demanded,” Boehly said. “How many global platforms are there? Probably just Netflix. If you’re thinking about how do I launch a global product, you do it in partnership with content like this. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Diddy is accused of sodomizing male sex worker and threatening to 'Tupac' him after rapper's lawyer quits case

Diddy has been accused of sexually assaulting an escort , whom he hired through a male-companion service in Florida , and threatening him to stay silent.

Events

9 h. ago LaLiga call in the European Commission to investigate Manchester City as their chief accuses Premier League champions of an Enron

KIERAN GILL: Accusing City of artificially keeping their costs down by using related companies, Tebas added LaLiga had submitted a complaint to the European Commission in 2023.

Sport

9 h. ago Democrat slams tariffs announcement: ‘Trump is driving the US economy straight into a wall’ – live

Ron Wyden, ranking member of Senate finance committee, says tariffs on neighboring countries will be felt by Americans and called it a betrayal to Trump’s votersTrump threatens China with additional 10% tariff in escalation of trade warAs Donald Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk work zealously to slash tens of billions in federal spending by axing thousands of jobs and gutting some government agencies, Musk faces mounting claims he has conflicts of interest and no oversight, legal and ethics experts say.Trump’s largest campaign donor and the world’s wealthiest man, Musk was tapped by the president to lead the so-called “department of government efficiency” (Doge) in a radical and opaque cost-cutting drive that allows him to keep control of SpaceX, Tesla and other huge companies with billions of dollars in federal contracts.We expect that today’s meeting will be the first in a series of such expert consultations that will bring us closer to overcoming the disagreements that have a...

Politics

10 h. ago Privatised water companies escape scrutiny from UK regulator, inquiry finds

Ofwat has ‘limited mechanisms’ to check whether infrastructure investment has been carried out

Politics

10 h. ago Simo Valakari earns Roberto Martinez comparison as pundit reckons Finn's great St Johnstone escape is ON

The Saints defeated Ross County 1-0 on Wednesday night to boost their survival hopes

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10 h. ago Manhunt launched after Philly inmate escapes jailers by climbing over two fences

Freeman was reportedly nearing the end of a 96 month prison sentence

Events

11 h. ago White House demands agencies identify hundreds of thousands of potential layoffs

A memo from the Trump administration gives federal officials until 13 March to submit plans for additional firingsUS politics live – latest updatesThe Trump administration is pushing for federal agencies to carry out a large-scale slashing of the federal workforce, demanding plans for hundreds of thousands of possible cuts within weeks.A White House memo gave officials until 13 March to submit a plan identifying “agency components and employees performing functions not mandated by statute or regulation who are not typically designated as essential” during government shutdowns. Continue reading...

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11 h. ago Space station’s lack of dirt may damage astronauts’ health, says study

Researchers find lack of microbial diversity on ISS after astronauts swabbed 803 surfacesExcessive cleanliness is not generally regarded as a downside when it comes to travel accommodation. However, scientists have concluded that the International Space Station is so sterile that it could be having a negative impact on astronauts’ health and have suggested making it “dirtier”.The study found that the ISS is largely devoid of environmental microbes found in soil and water that are thought to beneficial to the immune system. The lack of microbial diversity could help to explain why astronauts often experience immune-related health problems such as rashes, cold sores, fungal infections and shingles. Continue reading...

Events

12 h. ago London Stock Exchange will survive exodus of companies, insists chief

London Stock Exchange will survive exodus of companies, insists chief  The Telegraph

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12 h. ago Trump says tariffs for Mexico, Canada, and China to go into effect next week – live

US president blames illegal drugs from Mexico and Canada as reason for tariffs going into effect on 4 March; China to be charged an additional 10% As Donald Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk work zealously to slash tens of billions in federal spending by axing thousands of jobs and gutting some government agencies, Musk faces mounting claims he has conflicts of interest and no oversight, legal and ethics experts say.Trump’s largest campaign donor and the world’s wealthiest man, Musk was tapped by the president to lead the so-called “department of government efficiency” (Doge) in a radical and opaque cost-cutting drive that allows him to keep control of SpaceX, Tesla and other huge companies with billions of dollars in federal contracts.We expect that today’s meeting will be the first in a series of such expert consultations that will bring us closer to overcoming the disagreements that have arisen with the American side, strengthening confidence-building measures. Continue readin...

Politics

13 h. ago ‘My cabin bag was too big for this airline – these are the ones you need to buy’

I was caught out on a recent short-haul flight travelling with a hand luggage suitcase that didn't meet size regulations – here's which ones you need to buy

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