2 h. ago US expands facial recognition technology at borders to track non

New regulation will allow US authorities to require non-citizens to be photographed at any point of departureThe US will expand the use of facial recognition technology to track non-citizens entering and leaving the country in order to combat visa overstays and passport fraud, according to a government document published on Friday.A new regulation will allow US border authorities to require non-citizens to be photographed at airports, seaports, land crossings and any other point of departure, expanding on an earlier pilot program. Under the regulation, set to take effect on 26 December, US authorities could require the submission of other biometrics, such as fingerprints or DNA, the document said. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Frantic search fails after passenger falls overboard on Norwegian Cruise ship

The ship circled off the coast of Portugal for 10 hours on Tuesday

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7 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing cast: who has left series 23 so far? Full list of departures

Strictly Come Dancing has seen plenty of exits so far - but who? 💃🕺📺

Culture

7 h. ago Wartime secret to feeding babies cuts death risk up to 31 per cent

Experts examined the health records of more than 63,000 people dating back to the Second World War

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10 h. ago Who will be the next Strictly hosts? The fan favourites and iconic pairings predicted to front the BBC ballroom show after Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman announce their departure

There's no doubt whoever replaces Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly is going to have big shoes to fill. 

Sport

11 h. ago Tess and Claudia have given Strictly the latest shock exit for a troubled show – but it’s not the death knell

The beloved presenting duo are leaving the ‘Strictly’ ballroom when the current season ends. Katie Rosseinsky looks at what their departure means for a show that’s been beset by troubles in recent years

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11 h. ago Lando Norris stance on swapping F1 for IndyCar as Pato O'Ward makes Mexican GP switch

IndyCar sensation Pato O'Ward makes his return to the F1 paddock at the Mexican Grand Prix, driving for McLaren, but team-mate Lando Norris' stance on the reverse switch has changed.

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20 h. ago Target to slash 1,000 jobs as retailer deals with stagnant sales: ‘It will be difficult’

The job cuts will affect 8 percent of approximately 22,000 corporate employees as the retailer looks to reverse stagnant sales

Economics

20 h. ago BBC 'to stick with all female Strictly hosting duo' as it's revealed Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman decided to leave 'last year'

The current hosts, who have fronted the show together since 2014, announced their departure in an emotional social media video to fans on Thursday.

Politics

25 h. ago Trump pardons Binance founder convicted on money laundering charges to end ‘war on crypto’

Democratic senator Elizabeth Warren said the pardon was evidence of ‘corruption’ by the president

Politics

25 h. ago Strictly confirm details of Tess and Claudia’s final show after presenters’ shock departure

The details of Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman’s final appearance on Strictly Come Dancing have been confirmed, after news of the presenters’ shock exit was addressed on spin-off show It Takes Two.

Events

26 h. ago Digital ID will ‘cut the faff’, Starmer says in bid to reverse public scepticism

Support for the scheme has plummeted since the Prime Minister announced it last month.

Politics

27 h. ago Tess Daly confessed family struggle that 'almost brought me to my knees' just days before Strictly departure

Tess Daly opened up about a difficult time in her family life with Vernon Kay, just days before she announced she's leaving her presenting role of Strictly Come Dancing

Politics

27 h. ago Trump pardons founder of Binance, world’s largest crypto exchange

Changpeng Zhao pleaded guilty to failing to stop money laundering in 2023 and was sentenced to four monthsDonald Trump issued a pardon for the founder of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange Thursday.“President Trump exercised his constitutional authority by issuing a pardon for Mr. Zhao, who was prosecuted by the Biden Administration in their war on cryptocurrency,” a White House statement said. “The war on crypto is over.” Continue reading...

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29 h. ago Dianne Buswell says 'it's been emotional' in 'dangerous' truth of Strictly departure with Stefan Dennis

The professional dancer was forced to withdraw from the BBC One dance contest after Stefan was injured

Politics

29 h. ago Absurd for assisted deaths not to be probed by coroners, warns ex

Deaths would be looked at by medical examiners, with only some being referred to coroners under the Bill as it stands.

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30 h. ago Inside Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly's 'panic talks' about Strictly Come Dancing months before announcing their exit

Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly had several panic talks in the months leading up to their sensational departure from Strictly Come Dancing on Thursday.

Politics

30 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing odds: Who will present as Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman announce departure

Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly are stepping down as Strictly Come Dancing hosts - but who will fill their space?

Politics

30 h. ago Strictly star Shirley Ballas says her 'heart is broken' as she thanks Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman for their 'grace, humour and hard work'

The long-serving hosts stunned fans and colleagues alike by announcing their departure in a shared Instagram post on Thursday morning.

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31 h. ago British streamer banned after Diwali fireworks stunt injures girl: ‘Serious lesson learnt the hard way’

Streamer Sam Pepper banned from streaming site Kick and crypto-driven social media app Pump.fun

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