1 hour ago Brazil’s president rebuffs demand to cease inquiry into Bolsonaro after Trump tariffs – live updates

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva posts statement on social media saying the country ‘will not accept any form of tutelage’ after US levies 50% tariffsTrump targets Brunei, Libya and Moldova with latest threat of US tariffsTrump says Bolsonaro ‘not guilty of anything’ amid Brazil coup trialThe US justice department has sued California over state policies allowing transgender athletes to compete in girls’ school sports, alleging that allowing them to do so violates federal anti-discrimination laws.The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Los Angeles, claims that California’s policies violate Title IX, which affords legal protection against sex discrimination.Our Fed Rate is AT LEAST 3 Points too high. “Too Late” is costing the U.S. 360 Billion Dollars a Point, PER YEAR, in refinancing costs. No Inflation, COMPANIES POURING INTO AMERICA. “The hottest Country in the World!” LOWER THE RATE!!!ANYBODY BUT “TOO LATE.”In effect, we went on hold when we saw the size of the tariffs and essentially all ...

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1 hour ago Climate change makes South Asia’s monsoon season more prone to floods, landslides and heavy rains

Each year from June to September, a series of heavy rains known as monsoons sweep through the Indian subcontinent, providing relief from heat, irrigating the country’s farms and replenishing its rivers

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2 h. ago Appeal after £10,000 stolen from man at Paddington train station

British Transport Police have released images of three women as part of their investigation

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2 h. ago Woman who starred in BBC show Escape to the Country died of alcoholism, inquest hears

Escape to the County star Emma Izzard, 53, was rushed to hospital in Norfolk on November 19 last year after she started vomiting blood.

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2 h. ago How to move to a remote island and get paid up to £70,000 for it

Large sums are being offered those those willing to purchase a property in one of the country's 23 uninhabited offshore islands - but there is a catch.

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2 h. ago California bishop suspends Mass obligation due to immigration fears

Bishop Alberto Rojas of the Diocese of San Bernardino has removed the obligation for Catholics to attend Mass

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3 h. ago Trump administration holding immigrants from 26 countries at Guantánamo prison

The increase in immigration detainees at the island prison comes as the Supreme Court has freed up the Trump administration to deport undocumented immigrants to countries beyond their nation of origin

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4 h. ago Starmer and Macron to hammer out migrants deal in crunch summit

The Prime Minister hopes the French president will sign up to a “one in, one out” deal when they hold a Franco-British summit at Downing Street.

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4 h. ago As much as £5bn needed to revive UK’s struggling high streets, study finds

Business rates cuts not enough as people in poorer areas simply ‘don’t have money to spend’, says Centre for CitiesAs much as £5bn is needed to revive ailing UK town and city centres, with areas including Bradford in Yorkshire, Newport in south Wales, and Blackpool in Lancashire having double the proportion of empty shops as London, a study has found.A report from the Centre for Cities thinktank showed that the health of high streets across the country has varied significantly, and called for authorities to focus on developing homes and high-paying jobs in central locations to increase local spending power. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago More than one pub a day set to close this year, industry body warns

The British Beer and Pub Association has estimated that 378 pubs will close this year across England, Wales and Scotland.

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4 h. ago Pub a day set to close this year as average price of pint rises to eye

The British Beer and Pub Association has warned that 378 pubs will call last orders for a final time this year, causing 5,600 job losses. It follows warning that the average price of a pint would soar past £5 for the first time

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4 h. ago Keir Starmer accused of surrendering British veterans of the Troubles to face legal persecution from group of 'politically motivated lawyers'

Sir David Davis urged the Prime Minister to think again about the decision to repeal the Northern Ireland Legacy Act, which was designed to end the witch-hunt against British veterans.

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4 h. ago Aldi introduce strict new rule for all customers on today's new £14.95 item

Aldi's new limited-edition item has been released in one of its Manchester stores today, ahead of Oasis' return to the city this week, and the retailer has enforced a strict limit on how many items customers can buy

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5 h. ago Prime Video fans have days left to watch 'best horror' that left viewers 'unable to move'

The thriller will be available to watch for free for a limited time

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5 h. ago Wimbledon chiefs issued warning after British star Sonay Kartal suffered horrible abuse

Britain's Sonay Kartal was subjected to online abuse following her last-16 defeat to Russian opponent Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova on Centre Court at Wimbledon on Sunday

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5 h. ago Texas floods latest: 119 dead and over 170 missing as country singer reveals multiple family members killed

More than 170 people still missing in Kerr County and Texas Governor Greg Abbott fears more could soon be ‘added to that list’

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5 h. ago Trump praises English of the leader of Liberia – where English is the official language

Trump inquired where Liberian president Joseph Boakai got his language skills during meeting with African leadersDonald Trump was basking in the praise of a group of African leaders on Wednesday, when the Liberian president took the microphone.“Liberia is a longtime friend of the United States and we believe in your policy of making America great again,” President Joseph Boakai said in English at a White House meeting before advocating for US investment in his country. “We just want to thank you so much for this opportunity.” Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Love Island fans predict mass dumping for six stars after Casa Amor recoupling

The episode ended before fans discovered their fate

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5 h. ago Trump keeps claiming places are selling gas for $1.99. There is no proof to back that up

Mississippi currently boasts the most affordable gas in the country at an average of $2.69 per gallon

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5 h. ago Trump announces 50% tariff on Brazil, citing what he claims is a ‘witch

US president slaps tariff on Brazil and complains about treatment of Brazil’s former president, who is facing trial over an alleged coup attemptTrump targets Brunei, Libya and Moldova with latest threat of US tariffsTrump says Bolsonaro ‘not guilty of anything’ amid Brazil coup trialThe US justice department has sued California over state policies allowing transgender athletes to compete in girls’ school sports, alleging that allowing them to do so violates federal anti-discrimination laws.The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Los Angeles, claims that California’s policies violate Title IX, which affords legal protection against sex discrimination.Our Fed Rate is AT LEAST 3 Points too high. “Too Late” is costing the U.S. 360 Billion Dollars a Point, PER YEAR, in refinancing costs. No Inflation, COMPANIES POURING INTO AMERICA. “The hottest Country in the World!” LOWER THE RATE!!!ANYBODY BUT “TOO LATE.”In effect, we went on hold when we saw the size of the tariffs and essentially all...

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