66 m. ago Starbucks is culling 10 drinks from its menu in March — here’s what’s replacing them

The coffee giant will also bring back self-service condiments and free refills for in-store customers

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75 m. ago New Zealand minister quits after having ‘placed hand’ on staffer’s arm

‘I took the discussion too far,’ says commerce minister Andrew Bayly, calling his own behaviour ‘overbearing’A New Zealand government minister said on Monday he has resigned from his post after “placing his hand” on a staff member’s upper arm during an “animated” discussion.The country’s minister for commerce and consumer affairs, Andrew Bayly, told reporters his behaviour towards the staff member had been “overbearing”. Continue reading...

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90 m. ago Stormont deputy First Minister will travel to US for St Patrick’s Day

Emma Little-Pengelly did not confirm whether she will meet US President Donald Trump, saying her programme is being worked out.

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1 hour ago Apple announces $500 billion investment in US amid tariff threats that could affect the iPhone

Apple announced Monday that it plans to invest more than $500 billion in the United States over the next four years, including plans to hire 20,000 people and build a new server factory in Texas

Economics

1 hour ago England cricket hero announces decision to retire as he reveals next move

Moeen Ali will quit the domestic game after this year's Vitality Blast campaign with Warwickshire with all-rounder keen on move into coaching following spell turning out for T20 franchises abroad

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2 h. ago David Bailey's son Sascha announces he's set to become a father after revealing he nearly transitioned to be a woman before finding love with Tommy Robinson's ex assistant

Former model, 29, who is once again identifying as a man, decided against changing his gender after finding love with Tommy Robinson 's ex assistant Lucy Brown, 34.

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2 h. ago Watch live: David Lammy announces new Russia sanctions on third anniversary of Ukraine invasion

Watch live as foreign secretary David Lammy is expected to announce new sanctions against Russia on the third anniversary of Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine on Monday, 24 February.

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2 h. ago BMW committed to UK investment despite £600m funding pause, says minister

BMW announced it is delaying investment into its Oxford plant over the weekend, pointing to ‘multiple uncertainties facing the automotive industry’.

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2 h. ago Rangers, Celtic and Hearts among 7 clubs facing fixture switches as SPFL explains TV plans for key split date

Latest set of Premiership TV dates have been announced

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2 h. ago Ospreys announce signing of Fiji captain until the end of the season

The vastly experienced centre will provide injury cover for Owen Watkin

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2 h. ago First 750 schools in England to trial free breakfast clubs announced

The Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson said 750 schools across England will take part in a pilot of the scheme from April. See the full list of schools to benefit

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2 h. ago Krispy Kreme fans demand 'petition' to bring 'immense' new doughnut to the UK

The limited edition doughnut is only being sold in one country, but Brits are desperate to see it reach the UK

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2 h. ago Livingston MP welcomes £200m investment in Grangemouth refinery

The investment, announced by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer at Scottish Labour Conference in Glasgow, will be delivered through the National Wealth Fund and aims to unlock private sector investment to ensure Grangemouth remains a hub for clean energy and skilled jobs.

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2 h. ago UN assembly condemns Russia’s Ukraine invasion despite US opposition

Vote came shortly after G7 leaders failed to agree on a joint statement condemning Russia’s war

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2 h. ago Lester Holt makes shock announcement that he is leaving NBC Nightly News after 10 years

The veteran anchor has been behind the anchor’s desk of the network’s flagship nightly news broadcast since 2015

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2 h. ago David Bailey's former trans son Sascha announces he's set to become a father after nearly transitioning to be a woman before finding love with Tommy Robinson's ex assistant

Former model, 29, who is once again identifying as a man, decided against changing his gender after finding love with Tommy Robinson 's ex assistant Lucy Brown, 34.

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3 h. ago Federal workers sue over Elon Musk’s threat to fire them if they don’t explain their accomplishments – live

Attorneys for federal workers say Elon Musk violated the law with his weekend demand that employees explain their accomplishments or risk being firedMusk demand for federal workers document what they do brings chaosMusk’s ‘Doge’ claim about USAid funds for India sets off political firestormHere’s a little more on Dan Bongino, the Maga podcaster Donald Trump has named as deputy director of the FBI and who will oversee the bureau alongside newly appointed director Kash Patel.The president announced the appointment on Sunday night in a post on his Truth Social platform, praising Bongino as “a man of incredible love and passion for our country”. He called the announcement “great news for law enforcement and American justice”.Kash Patel should have been a redline. Bongino is what you get when R Senators fail to do their jobs and say no to Patel. The Trump Admin is turning federal law enforcement over to unqualified, unprincipled, partisan henchmen. It’s unacceptable and conservatives nee...

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3 h. ago Man United announce plan to make 200 MORE redundancies, taking Sir Jim Ratcliffe's bodycount to 450

CHRIS WHEELER: Staff were given the bad news during a meeting at Old Trafford on Monday afternoon by chief executive Omar Berrada and chief operating officer Collette Roche.

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3 h. ago Disturbed announce Glasgow show as part of 25th anniversary tour

Celebrating 25 years of their album The Sickness, Disturbed are set to tour the UK and Europe later this year.

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3 h. ago Man Utd announce 'transformation plan' with club in 'worst phase in club history'

Manchester United have announced their transformation plan as they look to combat losses - and it could result in more redundancies at Old Trafford

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