4 d. ago Jamie Carragher explains ‘disappointment’ over Trent Alexander

The right-back is seemingly close to securing a switch to Real Madrid

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6 d. ago WHSmith secures 'long term future' as sale of 500 stores draws closer

The long term future of the WHSmith brand has seemingly been secured, although the future of 500 UK high street stores and its large team of staff remains unknown

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6 d. ago Concern as fewer Scots children being vaccinated with poorest kids most at risk

Children living in more deprived areas were less likely to take up the vaccines than children living in more affluent areas.

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6 d. ago Whose side ARE they on? Fury at US plot to 'extort' Europe over key global shipping route as extraordinary security bungle reveals Team Trump branding closest allies 'pathetic freeloaders'

A bombshell exchange on the Signal messaging app - accidentally shared with a journalist - showed an elite group voicing 'loathing' for their long-term allies.

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7 d. ago Strabane schools closed over 'security concerns' as children heading in turned away

A spokesperson for Holy Cross College in Northern Ireland warned parents of pupils to come and collect any "children already en route" to the school this morning

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9 d. ago Trump administration cuts legal help for migrant children traveling alone

The Trump administration is ending a key program providing legal help to migrant children entering the country alone, raising concerns they'll be forced to navigate the complex legal system alone

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1 week ago A list of the Social Security offices across the US expected to close this year

Twenty-six Social Security Administration offices across the country are expected to close this year, due to actions taken by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency

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1 week ago Road to the 2026 World Cup: how is it shaping up with 48 places at stake?

With more teams to qualify than ever we take a look at the situation in the different confederations, from Japan being close to securing their place to Brazil’s strugglesThe road to the 2026 World Cup, an unprecedented 48-team event, is under way. The final tournament, hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States, expands to 104 matches across 16 cities. Here is all you need to know about the diverse qualification paths for each confederation, key matches and emerging contenders.Iran v UAE, 20 MarchSouth Korea v Jordan, 25 MarchNiger v Morocco, 21 MarchSudan v Senegal, 22 March Continue reading...

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1 week ago A day in the life of an asylum hotel: inside the UK’s most controversial accommodation

The media often stigmatises asylum hotels – and they are sometimes physically attacked too. But behind closed doors are people who dream of work, wheels, security and the simple freedom to choose what they eatMuhammad is from Afghanistan and has a lot to think about today. He has good news – he’s received his asylum decision and he can stay in the UK. But that has brought up a new problem: he will have to leave the budget hotel in Yorkshire where he has been living for months – and he has nowhere else to live.Still, Muhammad has offered to introduce me to some of the other people who live here. I work part-time for the Refugee Council, which means I sometimes visit asylum hotels. They are strange, sad places that are misunderstood, targeted by protesters and even – for instance, last summer – physically attacked. This one is next to an overgrown riverbank. Many of the guests here are from war zones – you might recognise the names of their home towns from maps on the news. In most ca...

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1 week ago Government defeats Conservative attempt to ban mobile phones in schools

The Conservative proposal came as MPs raised concerns about smartphones and social media’s impact on children’s mental health.

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2 w. ago Brilliant Mirra Andreeva sinks Aryna Sabalenka to win Indian Wells at 17

Teenager beats world No 1 2-6, 6-4, 6-3 in finalRussian climbs to career high ranking of No 6Mirra Andreeva continued her incredible rise at the highest levels of professional tennis as the 17-year-old Russian defeated Aryna Sabalenka, the world No 1, 2-6, 6-4, 6-3 at Indian Wells to secure the biggest title of her career.The victory closes out an immense run in the California desert where Andreeva outplayed the two best players in the world, Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek, in the final two rounds. Andreeva also defeated Elena Rybakina and Elina Svitolina in her difficult run through the draw. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Grimes says she's 'begged' Elon Musk to keep kids away from White House in emotional post

Elon Musk's ex-partner Grimes admitted she was 'gravely concerned' for her three children with him and had even 'tried legal recourse' to keep their kids out of the public and political spotlight

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2 w. ago Black, Asian and Mixed heritage children "invisible", safeguarding report finds

A new child safeguarding report has revealed that there was no acknowledgment of race or racism when it came to the reviews of 53 Black, Asian and Mixed heritage children who died or were harmed which was deeply concerning.

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2 w. ago Manchester United finally show ‘the future’ as Bruno Fernandes inspires Europa League progress

Manchester United 4-1 (agg. 5-2) Real Sociedad: Bruno Fernandes hit a hat-trick as Ruben Amorim’s men took a step closer to a final in Bilbao and the opportunity of securing a backdoor entry to next season’s Champions League

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2 w. ago Glycerol intoxication symptoms as slushy ingredient found to cause illness in children

Children who were hospitalised with the condition experienced concerning symptoms - including seizures.

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2 w. ago Police arrest man over 'dangerous item' after King's Cross tube station evacuated

A man has been arrested after a suspicious item was found at King’s Cross tube station, forcing thousands of passengers to evacuate.

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2 w. ago Kings Cross St Pancras closed due to security alert as alarms heard ringing

Thousands of people have been evacuated from Kings Cross St Pancras following a security alert.

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3 w. ago European country shuts down TikTok for a year over violence among children concerns

Albanian is closingTikTok for 12 months, blaming it for inciting violence and bullying

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3 w. ago Do you agree with calls for a smacking ban in England? Take our poll and have your say

Experts have renewed calls for the criminalisation of physical punishments for children, amid concerns of 'grey areas' in the current legislation. We want to know - do you agree with a smacking ban in England?

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3 w. ago Jersey Airport evacuated after ‘significant security incident’

Passengers have been advised not to travel to Jersey Airport

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