10 h. ago FTSE soars after Trump's tariff pause as analysts urge caution in 'crazy' market

Relieved traders piled back into global stock markets as Trump announced the reprieve for all nations except China.

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11 h. ago Donald Trump revels in 'great day' despite backing down on global tariffs for 90 days

Donald Trump was forced to pause his tariffs on most nations at 10% as he faced volatile finanical markets who had been pushing the US president to reconsider his trade war

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47 h. ago Loyal dog brings social media to tears as it digs up owner's grave in heartbreaking clip

Little dog Crispín left internet users misty-eyed when he was seen trying to dig into his owners grave during his funeral - Crispín appeared to be confused by the event

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6 d. ago I live in a 7t lorry complete with a flatscreen TV and a king

A firefighter from the south of England has revealed how his home is a 7.5ft lorry, which boasts a king-size bed, 43' TV, underfloor heating, kitchen and bathroom facilities.

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6 d. ago Legal action launched over 'tragic' North Sea container ship collision involving Solong vessel

A total of 36 people were rescued after the collision involving a container ship in the North Sea, with Filipino national Mark Pernia feared dead.

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6 d. ago I live in a 7ft lorry complete with a flatscreen TV and a king

A firefighter from the south of England has revealed how his home is a 7.5ft lorry, which boasts a king-size bed, 43' TV, underfloor heating, kitchen and bathroom facilities.

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7 d. ago Trump ‘is not going to back off’ from tariff policies, US commerce secretary says – live

Howard Lutnick tells CNN that US president stands by decision to impose sweeping tariffs on nations around the worldUS stock markets tumble as investors shaken by Trump tariffsIn the aftermath of the disastrous debate against Donald Trump that ultimately ended his political career, Joe Biden skipped a White House meeting with the congressional Progressive caucus in favor of a Camp David photoshoot with the fashion photographer Annie Leibovitz, a new book says.“You need to cancel that,” Ron Klain, Biden’s former chief of staff and debate prep leader, told the president, as he advocated securing the endorsement of the group of powerful progressive politicians perhaps key to his remaining the Democratic nominee. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago ‘War’ and ‘pain’: what the papers say about Donald Trump’s trade tariffs

The US president has announced new taxes on imports to the US starting at a baseline of 10% – here is the front-page reaction in BritainDonald Trump’s tariff “day of liberation” arrived with the US president imposing markups on imports while accusing other nations, including allies, of “looting, pillaging, raping and plundering” the US.The UK got off relatively lightly with the basic 10%. Here is how major British newspapers see it. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago France’s left is celebrating Le Pen’s conviction. But gloating will make it harder to beat the far right | Georgios Samaras

Beware the backlash strategies used by Trump and Berlusconi. It is vital that the National Rally leader isn’t able to capitalise on this verdictThe verdict is in: the National Rally (NR) and its leader, Marine Le Pen, have been found to have employed fictitious European parliament assistants between 2004 and 2016. The fraudulent scheme enabled the misappropriation of around €2.9m in European funds, and Le Pen has now been barred from holding public office for five years. Could this mark the end for the National Rally? Highly unlikely – and the reason lies in the party’s strategy.During the trial, Le Pen deliberately maintained silence in response to the allegations – a tactic some outlets dismissed as evidence of a weak defence, even questioning her credibility. Yet this quiet is far from a sign of weakness; it reflects a long-established approach that consistently shuns conventional manoeuvres in favour of an intentionally unpredictable stance.Georgios Samaras is assistant professo...

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9 d. ago Cory Booker holds marathon Senate speech to warn of Trump’s ‘harmful’ policies

Democratic New Jersey senator’s address saying ‘our nation is in crisis’ passed the 12-hour mark on Tuesday morningUS politics live – latest updatesCory Booker, the Democratic US senator from New Jersey, has embarked on a marathon overnight speech on the Senate floor to warn of what he called the “grave and urgent” danger that Donald Trump’s presidential administration poses to democracy and the American people.Booker began his speech at 7pm on Monday night and passed the 12-hour mark with barely a break in speaking at 7am Tuesday. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Betty White, TV's Golden Girl, celebrated at stamp ceremony in Los Angeles

Betty White is making her mark on the nation's snail mail

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2 w. ago Top Democrat accuses Trump officials of lying as Gabbard again denies classified information shared in group chat – live

Senator Mark Warner, who questioned national intelligence director and CIA director on Tuesday says messages clearly classified as Gabbard doubles down on claimsNewly released messages show Trump advisers discussed Yemen attackUnder pressure from his rightwing base to challenge judges who have ruled against Donald Trump, speaker of the House Mike Johnson suggested on Tuesday that Congress could consider eliminating certain federal courts.It forms part of a broader assault on the judiciary, spurred by court decisions that have blocked several Trump administration actions, NBC News reports. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago This City is Ours star reveals 'nightmare' item that was essential for filming

The cast of This City is Ours enjoyed five weeks filming away from Liverpool in a luxury villa in Spain - however things turned into a 'nightmare' for one cast member

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2 w. ago Seven essential items to buy before bringing your dog home as world marks National Puppy Day

New puppy owners are advised to buy seven essential items before welcoming their furry friend home

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2 w. ago Woman charged with drowning pet dog in Florida airport bathroom

Alison Lawrence allegedly killed her miniature schnauzer after being told the pet could not fly with her to ColombiaA woman who was told she could not bring her dog aboard her international flight drowned the animal in the bathroom of a Florida airport, according to authorities.Alison Lawrence, 57, of Kenner, Louisiana, faces a felony charge for what police described as the “cruel and unnecessary death” of her white miniature schnauzer, Tywinn. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Best sleep supplements that really work according to our testers – starting from £9

With March marking National Sleep Awareness Month, we've been testing supplements that claim to help give a better quality sleep – here are the ones that most impressed us...

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3 w. ago Jobs market flatlines as businesses brace for Labour's national insurance bomb: Vacancies stall and unemployment rate sticks amid warnings of 'choppy waters' to come

Vacancies were effectively stalled in the three months to February, as experts warned there is little sign of 'momentum' as 'choppier waters' loom.

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3 w. ago DWP support worth up to £812 to help claimants buy clothes, food and more

The money from both payments is paid to you by the DWP and is intended to be used for emergencies such as paying for essential household items like fridges and washing machines, clothes and footwear, and maternity or funeral costs

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3 w. ago The very different new lives of Wales' 2005 Grand Slam heroes today

It all feels worlds away now - but today marks 20 years since Wales ruled the Six Nations

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3 w. ago Moving the Goalposts | Mak Whitham makes NWSL debut at 14 – time will tell if it is the right move

Forward became youngest player to appear in NWSL’s regular season against Seattle – and Gotham say she is readyOver the weekend the National Women’s Soccer League started its 13th regular season, marking the 19th year of top-flight women’s soccer in the US (together with the WPS and WUSA that came before it). As is typical for an ever-expanding, aspirational league that still sees itself as a “scrappy startup”, the new year set off with myriad changes, milestones, and hopes for another historic year. There are certainly signs they’ll get that.Amid the early indications of the same dominant teams returning, marquee stars scoring again and a competition staying fierce across the table, the opening weekend featured one notable benchmark that is worth extra consideration: a 14-year-old debutant for Gotham.This is an extract from our free weekly email, Moving the Goalposts. To get the full edition, visit this page and follow the instructions. Continue reading...

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