66 m. ago Social media craze could land drivers with huge fine and penalty points

A motoring expert has urged all drivers not to take part in a social media trend that is regularly spotted online as it could lead to getting into trouble with the law

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72 m. ago MP removed from New Zealand parliament in heated debate over Palestinian recognition

Green party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick accused government MPs of lacking a ‘spine’ during debate on whether to recognise a Palestinian stateNew Zealand parliamentarian Chlöe Swarbrick was ordered to leave parliament on Tuesday during a heated debate over the government’s response to the conflict in Gaza.An urgent debate was called after the centre-right government said on Monday it was weighing up its position on whether to recognise a Palestinian state. Close ally Australia on Monday joined Canada, the UK and France in announcing it would recognise a Palestinian state at a UN conference in September. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Residents in Alaska’s capital urged to evacuate over flooding threat from melting glacier

Forecasted flooding could break a record, which was set when the Mendenhall River crested at 15.99 feet in August 2024

Events

3 h. ago Government urges households to check if they can save £150 on energy bills

There are less than two weeks to ensure you will receive the discount, the government has warned

Economics

3 h. ago People 'urged' to check if they're owed an average of 3,800 for simple mistake

People who access their pension could be entitled to significant cashback

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4 h. ago UK trade envoy to Turkey's trip to Northern Cyprus turns into a full diplomatic row

The Greek Cypriot government condemned the 'unacceptable' trip by Labour's Afzal Khan, piling pressure on Sir Keir Starmer to sack him.

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4 h. ago Millions urged to check name on energy bill before deadline to get £150

You need to be named on your electricity bill in order to get the Warm Home Discount automatically - here is what you need to know

Economics

4 h. ago It's not our fault! Ministers try to dodge blame as number of small

Keir Starmer was slammed for 'incompetence' over the handling of the Channel crisis.

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5 h. ago Trump live updates: National Guard expected to be deployed in Washington, D.C. amid president’s federal takeover

Press secretary says 850 officers and agents were ‘surged’ across capital on Monday night, making 23 arrests

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5 h. ago Mapped: Areas most at risk during deadly heatwaves as charity urges government to protect vulnerable

New analysis shows thousands of young children, hospital patients and elderly people at risk as UK hit by fourth heatwave of summer

Events

6 h. ago Police launch urgent hunt for woman missing from seaside town

Claire Bennett, 49, was last seen leaving Truro railway station at 3.24pm on Monday before vanishing

Events

6 h. ago Missing Claire Bennett: Fears grow after mum's bag found as daughter issues plea

Police have launched an urgent search for 49-year-old mum Claire Bennett, whose bag was discovered in a park by a viaduct after she vanished in Cornwall on Monday

Events

7 h. ago Now Rachel Reeves plots inheritance tax raid on Middle England to plug huge gap in public finances as Tories blast Labour's 'politics of envy'

The Chancellor is said to be looking at tightening rules on gifting of money and assets before someone passes away to address an estimated £50billion spending hole at the next Budget .

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7 h. ago Model unveils Palestinian flag on runway during Copenhagen Fashion Week

This is the moment a model unveiled a Palestinian flag on the runway during Copenhagen Fashion Week.

Culture

8 h. ago If stopping the boats were simple, it would have happened by now

Editorial: With the number of people who have crossed the Channel on small boats since Keir Starmer came to power passing 50,000, it is a reminder that, during the election, Labour gave the impression it had a plan to fix the problem of irregular migration. But that is not to decry their efforts so far

Politics

9 h. ago 'Very high' wildfire warning issued by fire chiefs as sizzling heatwave continues

The vast majority of wildfires are started by human behaviour and the SFRS is urging communities to avoid lighting fires and using naked flames while this warning is in place.

Events

9 h. ago The 184 Palestinian journalists killed in the war in Gaza endured hunger and grief

The New York-based Committee to Protect Journalists says 184 Palestinian journalists have been killed in Gaza since the beginning of the war

Events

9 h. ago Trump live: White House promises to make DC the safest city in the world as the National Guard arrives

The president has placed the DC Metropolitan Police Department under direct federal control – but is already facing a backlash

Politics

10 h. ago Fresh blow to Starmer as Labour's approval rating slumps to its lowest EVER level

Labour's net approval rating under Keir Starmer slipped to -55, according to YouGov polling. It comes amid concerns about the number of small boats arrivals, the economy and justice.

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10 h. ago 'Hyperbolic word salad': Row breaks out as Reform UK politician urges Scots council to rule out low emission zone

Councillor Jamie McGuire labelled the schemes in four Scottish cities as "little more than cash cows" in a blistering statement.

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