2 h. ago US senator says margaritas in photo with wrongly deported man planted by El Salvador – live

Chris Van Hollen of Maryland says drinks placed on table created hoax and neither he nor Kilmar Ábrego García touched themThe US is optimistic that it can end “the very brutal war” between Russia and Ukraine, Vice-President JD Vance said before a bilateral meeting with the Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome on Friday.The meeting comes less than 24 hours after the pair met in Washington. Vance said:I want to update the prime minister on some of the negotiations between Russia and Ukraine even in the past 24 hours, we think we have some interesting things to report on.Since there are the negotiations I won’t prejudge them, but we do feel optimistic that we can hopefully bring this war, this very brutal war, to a close. Continue reading...

Culture

2 h. ago Badenoch says a family member died after struggles with ‘excessive internet use’

The Conservative leader told the Daily Mail: ‘My views about the dangers of social media are not just about children.’

Events

3 h. ago Gold standard! A bar is £1million for first time after investors raced to purchase the precious metal to protect their savings from the impact of Donald Trump's trade war

The precious metal has been in high demand among investors trying to protect their savings from the impact of Donald Trump's trade war.

Economics

3 h. ago British police forces are still using Chinese drones despite MI5 alert over spying fears

The drones, produced by DJI Technology, help with surveillance and support investigations.

Events

4 h. ago Trans protests to be held in London and Edinburgh after Supreme Court ruling

An ’emergency demonstration’ will be held in Parliament Square, central London, while a rally and march will take place in Edinburgh.

Events

4 h. ago Cat who made it home after being hit by train recovers from major surgery

Hector had to have his tail and a leg amputated after suffering severe injuries in the incident in North Ayrshire.

Events

4 h. ago UN refugee agency backs return hubs in boost to potential Labour plan

There have been reports that the UK Government could seek to send failed asylum seekers to overseas hubs in the Balkans.

Events

5 h. ago London terror attack survivor in OKC for Murrah bombing anniversary

London terror attack survivor in OKC for Murrah bombing anniversary  KOCO

Events

5 h. ago US senator says margaritas in photo with wrongly deported man planted by El Salvador

Chris Van Hollen of Maryland says drinks placed on table created hoax and neither he nor Kilmar Ábrego García touched themThe US is optimistic that it can end “the very brutal war” between Russia and Ukraine, Vice-President JD Vance said before a bilateral meeting with the Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome on Friday.The meeting comes less than 24 hours after the pair met in Washington. Vance said:I want to update the prime minister on some of the negotiations between Russia and Ukraine even in the past 24 hours, we think we have some interesting things to report on.Since there are the negotiations I won’t prejudge them, but we do feel optimistic that we can hopefully bring this war, this very brutal war, to a close. Continue reading...

Culture

5 h. ago Trump official urges criminal probe of New York attorney general, who calls request 'retaliation'

A top housing official in the Trump administration has asked the U.S. Justice Department to investigate New York Attorney General Letitia James over a real estate transaction

Politics

5 h. ago ‘I would’ve liked to have stayed’ – Daley Thompson leaves Celebrity Big Brother

Thompson faced the public vote after receiving four nominations.

Politics

5 h. ago Lewis Hamilton is blasted as 'f***ing dangerous' by F1 star during Saudi Arabian GP as Ferrari driver learns fate after investigation into incident

Hamilton, who joined Ferrari from Mercedes in a staggering £40million deal ahead of this season, was investigated after the near-miss.

Events

5 h. ago Arsenal: Mikel Arteta confirms summer transfer wishlist as Gunners target three 'quality' deals

Mikel Arteta knows summer window must bring big improvements in two areas

Economics

5 h. ago Guglielmo Vicario makes bold claim as Tottenham send warning to Europa League rivals

Spurs showed a lesser-seen steel to reach the semi-finals

Events

6 h. ago Lyon star Rayan Cherki breaks his silence after Manchester United defeat amid transfer links

The latest Man Utd news following their dramatic Europa League quarter-final second leg win vs Lyon.

Sport

6 h. ago Lewis Hamilton's Saudi Arabian GP penalty fate confirmed after 'f****** dangerous' block on F1 rival

Hamilton will not be penalised for his dangerous driving in second practice for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, the FIA has confirmed after stewards investigated the incident

Politics

7 h. ago The Sixth Sense star breaks silence after hurling antisemitic slurs during arrest

Child acting prodigy and The Sixth Sense star Haley Joel Osment has now apologised after he was arrested for public intoxication and was heard using antisemitic slurs

Events

7 h. ago What a boob: Texas school district bans Virginia state flag and seal over naked breast

Students in Lamar can no longer learn about the state of Virginia on their online research database due to the banVirginia’s state flag and seal, depicting the Roman goddess Virtus standing over a slain tyrant, her drooping toga exposing her left breast, has been banned from younger students in a Texas school district.The district, Lamar consolidated independent school district, near Houston, took action against the image late last year when it removed a section about Virginia from its online learning platform used by third through fifth graders, typically encompassing ages eight to 11, sparking a row, Axios reported on Thursday. Continue reading...

Politics

7 h. ago Dutch leader of party in fragile ruling coalition quits politics, citing burnout

Dutch centre-right leader Pieter Omtzigt has announced that he is quitting both the fragile four-party ruling coalition and national politics

Politics

7 h. ago Christian Horner responds as Max Verstappen linked with record

Max Verstappen has a Red Bull contract until 2028 but it contains performance clauses and, should he become available, Aston Martin look primed to make a move for the four-time F1 champion

Politics