73 m. ago Myanmar earthquake deaths set to pass 3,000 as looming monsoon sparks urgent call for aid

Torrential rains are expected next month, but many at the epicentre in Mandalay and Sagaing are still sleeping in the streetsThe death toll from the worst earthquake to hit Myanmar in a century is expected to surpass 3,000 on Wednesday, as humanitarian agencies urged other countries to ramp up aid ahead of the monsoon rains.Close to the epicentre, in the decimated cities of Mandalay and Sagaing, traumatised survivors slept in the street, with the stench of corpses trapped under the rubble permeating the disaster zone. Water, food and medicine are in short supply, and the monsoon could hit in May. Continue reading...

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85 m. ago Neil Young says he may be barred from returning to US over Donald Trump criticism

The US-Canadian dual citizen speculates he may be ‘barred or put in jail to sleep on a cement floor’ after his European tour, after years of speaking against TrumpNeil Young has shared his concerns of being barred from the US after his European tour later this year, thanks to his outspoken critiques of Donald Trump.On Tuesday, on his website Neil Young Archives, the 79-year-old musician – who has dual Canadian-American citizenship – wrote of his fears after the recent spate of people being detained and deported upon entering the US. These incidents have been credited to vague or unspecified visa issues, but have frequently affected individuals who have criticised the Trump administration either publicly or in messages on their phone read by immigration officers. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago ALISON BOSHOFF: Cinematic Beatles extravaganza should have fans screaming. Just one problem: the actors may be the hottest on the planet, but none is exactly a dead ringer for the star they play

The Beatles - as we all know - were the biggest and bestselling band in history. From the minute they burst on to the scene in 1962, with Love Me Do, they changed the face of music for ever.

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2 h. ago Leeds fire: Emergency services descend on Hunslet address following huge inferno

West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service says it was called to a property fire on Pepper Road in Hunslet, Leeds, which continues to burn into Wednesday morning and has caused road closures

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2 h. ago Bizarre trend for mothers shaming their own filthy council houses on TikTok with one admitting she even referred herself to social services

A bizarre trend has emerged online, with UK- based mothers shaming their own filthy houses in a bid to increase their number of TikTok followers and advocate for 'messy' living.

Politics

2 h. ago Britain's most dangerous gangsters: Why Chinese criminals now pose biggest threat to UK security as they wield control over money laundering, drug smuggling and human trafficking

EXCLUSIVE: The NCA revealed that mobsters from the country pose the biggest foreign organised crime threat to the UK, a finding that's taken even experts by surprise.

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4 h. ago ALISON BOSHOFF: Cinematic Beatles extravaganza should have fans screaming. Just one problem: the actors may be the hottest on the planet, but none is exactly a dead ringer for the star they play  

The Beatles - as we all know - were the biggest and bestselling band in history. From the minute they burst on to the scene in 1962, with Love Me Do, they changed the face of music for ever.

Sport

4 h. ago Westminster decisions ‘risk serious social and economic damage’, says Robison

The Finance Secretary said the Scottish Government would push UK ministers to ‘change course’.

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4 h. ago DWP answers four biggest 'Pathways to Work' questions over health and disability benefits

The DWP's "Pathways to Work" plans, including PIP changes and the £5 billion benefits cuts, have led to a lot of questions from claimants, and they have finally given some answers

Politics

5 h. ago Bukayo Saka’s fairytale return proves he has the potential to be Arsenal’s miracle

Arsenal 2-1 Fulham: Saka scored what turned out to be the decisive goal on his long-awaited return from injury

Politics

5 h. ago Ruben Amorim rejects criticism of Manchester United decision to sell Anthony Elanga

Anthony Elanga only got four goals for Man United and he returned to haunt his former club for Nottingham Forest.

Politics

5 h. ago Travis Kelce ‘training like crazy’ after postponing NFL retirement decision

The Kansas City Chiefs tight end revealed he would be playing another season in the NFL last month

Politics

5 h. ago Judge rules Mahmoud Khalil’s deportation case must continue in New Jersey

Ruling does not guarantee Columbia University protester will be moved out of a detention facility in LouisianaA federal judge has ruled that the legal battle over Mahmoud Khalil’s deportation should continue to play out in New Jersey, rejecting the Trump administration’s bid to transfer the Columbia University protester’s case to Louisiana.In a written decision on Tuesday, the US district judge Michael Farbiarz in Newark said the jurisdiction over the case should remain in New Jersey since Khalil was being held there at the time his lawyers filed their habeas corpus petition. The judge described the government’s argument otherwise as “unpersuasive”. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Hong Kong in frame to host Nations Championship finals and Lions matches

Kai Tak Sports Park favourite to stage event post-2028Stadium to host Spurs, Arsenal and Liverpool in JulyHong Kong has emerged as a candidate to stage future Nations Championship finals at its new Kai Tak Sports Park and would be an ideal British & Irish Lions stopover, according to a senior World Rugby executive.The inaugural Nations Championship finals – the biennial playoffs among the world’s leading international sides – is to be held in London in 2026 with Qatar lined up for 2028 but the Hong Kong stadium is an increasingly popular suggestion for subsequent editions. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Schoolgirl who vanished in River Thames named as recovery mission launched

Kailyah Coa disappeared in the London river on Monday afternoon sparking a huge search from emergency services.

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6 h. ago Harry Kane makes final decision on Premier League return after shock Liverpool links

Liverpool were linked with Harry Kane last month, as the Bayern Munich striker continues to bang in the goals and is aiming to win the treble with the German giants this season

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7 h. ago Stacey Solomon admits 'we're barely afloat' as husband Joe Swash shares their 'biggest battle'

Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash got candid about their family life at Pickle Cottage in new BBC series This Is Us

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7 h. ago Young people prioritise starting a business over saving for a house

A new study of 2,000 people aged 18–35 has revealed a notable shift in the savings aspirations of young people when compared with those of their parents.

Economics

8 h. ago Costa Rican hotel blocks off Gardner family room after shock theory emerges on son Miller's death

The hotel room in Costa Rica where Yankees hero Brett Gardner and his family were on vacation before the death of their 14-year-old son Miller has been blocked off from the public.

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8 h. ago Why isn't Arsenal vs Fulham on TV? Gunners fans fume at 'ridiculous' decision as Man Utd preferred

Arsenal's Premier League clash with Fulham wasn't chosen by TNT Sports, leaving Gunners supporters furious as Manchester United against Nottingham Forest was preferred

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