23 m. ago Warning as Greater Manchester A&Es experiencing 'exceptionally high' demand

People are being urged to see if 'more appropriate' services are available

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42 m. ago Major update in WASPI battle with DWP as deal reached ahead of court showdown

The Women Against State Pension Inequality (WASPI) campaign said the Government had 'backed down' ahead of a court showdown as they demand payouts over DWP failings

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53 m. ago Strictly Come Dancing star issues hilarious demand to partner in hidden mic moment

Strictly Come Dancing has released some of the things the stars and pros said to one another during their frantic instant dance challenge over the weekend.

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55 m. ago Russia ‘ready’ for war with Europe, Putin says as peace talks with US begin

Russian president accuses European powers of preventing peace in Ukraine as he meets with Witkoff and KushnerRussia-Ukraine war – latest news updatesVladimir Putin has accused European powers of preventing peace in Ukraine and threatened that Russia was ready for war as Donald Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff and his son-in-law, Jared Kushner, arrived for talks at the Kremlin on Tuesday evening.Moments before the closed-door meeting with Witkoff and Kushner, Putin made a series of hard-edged remarks. Speaking to reporters, he accused European governments of sabotaging the peace process and said that “European demands” on ending the war in Ukraine were “not acceptable to Russia”. Continue reading...

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57 m. ago Fearless Robin Smith and his square cuts gave hope to his England team | Tanya Aldred

Smith stood up to West Indies bowling and scored centuries against Australia in the most demanding of circumstancesA Robin Smith square cut was more than a whipcrack snap of the bat. For English cricket fans of the late 80s and early 90s, it was a nudge in the ribs that, underneath the pastings, the dismal collapses and Rentaghost selections, the national team would fight another day.Smith’s cut, alongside a David Gower cover drive, gave hope where there was little left in the bucket. Those famous forearms – half oak, half baobab – the white shirt unbuttoned past the clavicle, the chain glinting through his chest hair, smelt enticingly like bravery, and old spice and one last throw of the dice. Continue reading...

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85 m. ago Amber Davies' demand to Nikita Kuzmin uncovered by hidden Strictly mic

On Saturday night's episode of Strictly Come Dancing, BBC viewers witnessed a show first as the remaining contestants tackled a new challenge.

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91 m. ago Russia warns of WW3 as Air Force nuclear specialist says 'avoid 3 UK towns'

Major General of Aviation Vladimir Popov, Vladimir Putin's biggest mouthpiece, sparked all-out war fears by responding to NATO's plans to strike Russia in a "more aggressive way" this week.

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92 m. ago Trump fires off furious expletive as he's grilled on 'war crime' strike on drug smugglers

President Donald Trump and Department of War Secretary Pete Hegseth lauded the commander in charge of authorizing controversial lethal strikes on Venezuelan drug boats on Tuesday.

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98 m. ago John Swinney ‘lied & breached ministerial code’ claims rivals as they call for probe

JOHN Swinney should face a probe into whether his own budget “lies” have breached the ministerial code, the Tories demanded. The First Minister has repeatedly refused to admit the SNP breached their 2021 election promise to freeze income tax rates and bands, despite hiking the levies twice. The Scottish Tories have now written to the...

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2 h. ago Man United and Man City on Antoine Semenyo transfer red alert as £65m Tottenham plan emerges

Antoine Semenyo has been linked with a transfer to Manchester City, Liverpool, Manchester United and Tottenham, with the Bournemouth winger's form having attracted plenty of attention

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2 h. ago Putin 'demands attention' as he 'asserts authority' to US envoy

EXCLUSIVE: Vlad the invader met with a US delegation on Tuesday evening to discuss a plan to bring an end to his bloody and brutal war in Ukraine and made sure he asserted his authority

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2 h. ago Man hurled Molotov cocktails at the Los Angeles Federal Building, authorities say. Nobody was hurt

Authorities say a 54-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of throwing Molotov cocktails at the Los Angeles Federal Building

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2 h. ago Holly Willoughby fined for driving without due care after moped rider injured

The 44-year-old pleaded guilty by post to driving without due care and attention at Lavender Hill Magistrates’ Court, but did not attend.

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3 h. ago 'Optimism' from Zelensky raises hopes on Trump peace talks to end Putin's war in Ukraine

But there were few other signs that an agreement was close to being reached between Russia, Ukraine and the US

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3 h. ago Costco becomes biggest company yet to demand refund of Trump tariffs

Costco, is joining other companies that aren’t waiting to see whether the Supreme Court strikes down President Donald Trump’s most sweeping import taxes

Economics

3 h. ago RUSSELL MYERS: 'Andrew's luxury lifestyle draws unwelcome attention on royal billionaires'

With an inquiry into the Crown Estate's residences being sparked after the disgraced prince lived essentially rent-free for two decades, the Mirror's Royal Editor Russell Myers questions how the Royal Family at large will be impacted by such an invasive financial probe

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4 h. ago Costco sues Trump administration over sweeping use of emergency tariff powers

The wholesale giant claims the White House misused emergency authority and warns importers could lose refunds even if duties are ruled unlawfulCostco is suing the Trump administration over its tariffs, arguing that the White House has exceeded its executive authority in instituting tariffs and that it should be entitled to a refund if the tariffs are found unconstitutional.In a lawsuit filed to the Court of International Trade last Friday, the retail giant argued the Trump administration has misused the federal law, the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), it cited to impose the tariffs. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Costco sues Trump administration over sweeping emergency tariff powers

The wholesale giant claims the White House misused emergency authority and warns importers could lose refunds even if duties are ruled unlawfulCostco is suing the Trump administration over its tariffs, arguing that the White House has exceeded its executive authority in instituting tariffs and that it should be entitled to a refund if the tariffs are found unconstitutional.In a lawsuit filed to the court of international trade last Friday, the retail giant argued the Trump administration had misused the federal law, the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), it cited to impose the tariffs. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Viktor Gyokeres, Arsenal fans and why Mikel Arteta is facing £64million demand

Viktor Gyokeres is the old-fashioned centre forward Arsenal have needed for years and while he's not exactly hit the ground running, Arsenal fans have seen all they need to

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4 h. ago All Wales matches now free as major twist ends TV paywall and Etzebeth demand emerges

The latest rugby news from Wales and around the world

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