41 m. ago UN to review the impact of its agency helping Palestinian refugees in Gaza and elsewhere

The United Nations chief has appointed a British human rights activist to carry out a strategic review of the U.N. agency helping Palestinian refugees

Events

53 m. ago US army to test enlisted men and women with same physical standards

Change to requirements to serve in combat roles expected to drastically cut number of womenThe US army unveiled plans on Monday to require a fitness test with identical physical standards for men and women in combat positions after the defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, ordered the elimination of gender-based fitness requirements in frontline roles.The revamped army fitness test, which replaces the combat fitness test, will be “sex-neutral” and force female soldiers in 21 combat specialties to meet the same benchmarks as men – a change expected to drastically cut the number of women qualifying for these positions. Continue reading...

Politics

1 hour ago Kevin Thelwell is Rangers sporting director 'favourite' as Ibrox switch could follow Everton departure

The current Everton executive is reportedly the man Patrick Stewart wants to fill Ibrox role when he leaves Goodison Park

Politics

2 h. ago JK Rowling unleashes on shameless politicians who refuse to apologise for 'siding with the issuers of death and rape threats' against trans row campaigners

The Harry Potter author, 59, said she is 'one of millions of women disgusted' and vowed she would not forget.

Events

2 h. ago Luke Littler to headline darts festival this summer as Luke Humphries to feature

The all-star line-up also includes big names such as Luke Humphries, Michael van Gerwen and Fallon Sherrock who will play in front of thousands in the capital’s famous Hyde Park

Politics

2 h. ago Trump’s tariffs spark global recession fears as White House hints at trade deal with China: Live updates

The International Monetary Fund downgraded growth in nearly all countries amid ongoing uncertainty from the Trump administration’s trade policy

Economics

2 h. ago Ding Junhui sends British snooker players brutal reality check as he predicts Chinese era of domination

The veteran has been responsible for a huge growth of snooker in China, with a record number of Chinese players at the Crucible

Sport

3 h. ago Beckenham Place Park lake to reopen less than three weeks after 'heartbreaking' death of teenage boy

Izaiah Smith, 15, died on April 4 after swimming in the water in the London park

Events

3 h. ago Man City vs Aston Villa LIVE: Ollie Watkins benched as teams battle for final Champions League spots

Man City host Aston Villa with both sides looking to land a blow as they hunt Champions League qualification

Sport

3 h. ago Moment teenager is flung from theme park pendulum ride as others cling on for dear life

The ride completed a 360 degree turn and then turned clockwise but the young boy was left clinging onto the ride and then fell from a height of about one and a half to two metres

Politics

3 h. ago Dow is heading for its worst April since the Great Depression as investors fear Trump’s tactics

Chief investment officer says it’s ‘impossible to commit capital to an economy that is unstable and unknowable because of policy structure’

Politics

3 h. ago US Treasury secretary says trade war with China is not 'sustainable'

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in a Tuesday speech that the ongoing tariffs showdown with China is unsustainable and expects a “de-escalation” in the trade war between the world’s two largest economies

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3 h. ago US markets rally as Treasury secretary says China trade war is ‘unsustainable’

Scott Bessent tells investors he expects two countries to reach a deal that would end restrictions on flow of goods

Events

4 h. ago Badenoch says Labour’s claims to have always defended single

Minister for women and equality makes statement after supreme court ruling on gender recognitionSome MPs and peers are calling for President Trump not to be invited to address parliament when he visits the UK. In 2017, during Trump’s first presidency, the then Speaker, John Bercow, vetoed a proposal for Trump to address parliamentarians in Westminster Hall.In an interview with Times Radio this morning, Stephen Morgan, an education minister, said Trump should be allowed to give a speech in parliament. Asked if Trump should be allowed to address MPs and peers, Morgan said:I look forward to the US president addressing parliament in due course. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Two vehicles found burning in Bates Woods Park in New London, fire chief says

Two vehicles found burning in Bates Woods Park in New London, fire chief says  New Haven Register

Events

4 h. ago Baby bitten by bed bugs as young family stuck in 'house of horrors' in south east London

London family say they have had to endure widespread bed bug infestation, mould and mice in their studio flat

Society

5 h. ago Tonight's rugby news as WRU chief issues warning to regions and England great retires

The latest headlines from Wales and around the world

Events

5 h. ago 'No evidence' Vladimir Putin stuck to promise to stop fighting for Easter, MPs told

Defence Secretary John Healey told MPs that Russia continued bombarding Ukraine even after promising a 30 hour Easter truce as he condemned a sickening attack on civilians going to church

Politics

6 h. ago R&A ‘would love’ the Open to return to Donald Trump’s Turnberry course

Scottish course last hosted event in 2009R&A says logistics, not politics, are a concernThe R&A would like to see Donald Trump’s Turnberry course in Scotland return as host of the Open but will first need to assess the feasibility of the venue, the governing body’s chief executive, Mark Darbon, said.Turnberry, a seaside course in South Ayrshire, has staged the Open four times – most recently in 2009 when American Stewart Cink edged past his compatriot Tom Watson to claim the title in a thrilling victory. Trump bought the property in 2014 and has spent £200m upgrading the resort’s courses. Continue reading...

Politics

6 h. ago Gold soars to a new high as economic uncertainty deepens. Here's what to know

As economic uncertainty deepens worldwide, gold prices keep hitting record after record

Economics