57 m. ago Supreme court justices push Trump lawyer on how allegations against Fed governor Cook could harm the public – live

Court considers Trump administration’s bid to fire Lisa Cook, asking lawyer to provide evidence for alleged mortgage fraudHouse Republicans are starting a push on Wednesday to hold former president Bill Clinton and former secretary of state Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress over the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, opening the prospect of the House using one of its most powerful punishments against a former president for the first time.The contempt proceedings are an initial step toward a criminal prosecution by the Department of Justice that, if successful, could send the Clintons to prison.They’re not above the law. We’ve issued subpoenas in good faith.For five months we’ve worked with them. And time’s up. Continue reading...

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90 m. ago Taylor Swift to get inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame this summer

The induction ceremony is scheduled for June 11 in New York City.

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1 hour ago Taylor Swift becomes youngest ever female to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame

Taylor Swift makes history again with huge accolade for her songwriting

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2 h. ago Taylor Swift, Kenny Loggins, members of Kiss and more get into Songwriters Hall of Fame

Taylor Swift, Kenny Loggins and Kiss founders Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley make up the 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees

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4 h. ago ‘My social circles were not leaky’: Prince Harry testifies in court against Daily Mail publisher

The Duke of Sussex said he would cut off anyone in his friend group if he suspected they were leaking information to the pressWhen asked by Antony White KC, for Associated Newspapers Limited, the Duke of Sussex said it was “pretty convincing” that journalists had sourced information about him from his friends at the time they were published.He said: “That was the way the articles had been written, a source said this, an insider said this.”Following the death of my mother in 1997 when I was 12 years old and her treatment at the hands of the press, I have always had an uneasy relationship with them.However, as a member of the institution the policy was to ‘never complain, never explain’. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Taylor Swift calls Justin Baldoni 'b****' in unsealed texts from Blake Lively court case

Text messages between Taylor Swift and Blake Lively have been unsealed in court documents as part of Lively's legal battle with It Ends With Us co-star Justin Baldoni, revealing Swift's blunt opinion of the director

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4 h. ago Prince Harry v Daily Mail live: Duke of Sussex testifies in court

‘As a member of the institution the policy was to “never complain, never explain”,’ the Duke of Sussex said about his relationship with the pressWhen asked by Antony White KC, for Associated Newspapers Limited, the Duke of Sussex said it was “pretty convincing” that journalists had sourced information about him from his friends at the time they were published.He said: “That was the way the articles had been written, a source said this, an insider said this.”Following the death of my mother in 1997 when I was 12 years old and her treatment at the hands of the press, I have always had an uneasy relationship with them.However, as a member of the institution the policy was to ‘never complain, never explain’. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Prince Harry v Daily Mail live: Duke of Sussex to give evidence in court

Lawyers for Prince Harry previously laid out 14 articles about him they allege were secured using unlawful information-gathering by Associated NewspapersPrince Harry has arrived at the Royal Courts of Justice in London and is due to begin giving evidence at 11.30am.Here are some photos of the royal arriving: Continue reading...

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13 h. ago Blake Lively's 'greatest friend ever' Taylor Swift calls Justin Baldoni a 'b****' in juicy texts, explosive court papers claim

Blake Lively exploited close pals - among them Taylor Swift , Matt Damon and Ben Affleck - to get her way on the set of It Ends With Us according to new court motion.

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14 h. ago Mom who had to leave concert early because she was so out of shape details incredible 150lb weight loss

Emily Murray, 32, from Rhode Island, was heartbroken after she left Swift's Eras Tour halfway through because she was in so much pain. But it was the eyeopener she needed.

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14 h. ago Australian Open 2026: Sabalenka eases through before Alcaraz hits the court – live

Live updates from the day session at Melbourne Park Women’s and men’s No 1s on Rod Laver Arena Any thoughts? Get in touch with an emailSabalenka (1) 2-0 Bai* Bai starts with a slower second serve which Sabalenka easily returns and Bai meekly hits her backhand into the net. Bai is clearly nowhere near Sabalenka’s level. The Belarusian takes the second game and Bai hasn’t got a point yet.*Sabalenka (1) 1-0 Bai Sabalenka dominates from the get-go. Hitting two backhand winners off Bai’s serve return. She’s loud and looking confident. Make that three, Bai doesn’t even bother stretching to reach it. And the first game is done and dust in slightly over two minutes as Sabalenka fires down a forehand which Bai flails towards but can’t make any contact. Continue reading...

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18 h. ago Trump calls Renee Nicole Good’s death a ‘tragedy’ after learning her parents are supporters of his administration – live

Donald Trump, who previously called Good a ‘paid agitator’, says he hopes her father still supports him in briefing that he also used to double down on Minnesota attacks The supreme court did not issue a decision today on the legality of Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs.It’s not immediately clear the next date the court will issue opinions. Continue reading...

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19 h. ago How Blake Lively used 'epically heroic' Taylor Swift to convince 'doofus' Justin Baldoni to get her way, explosive court papers claim

Blake Lively exploited close pals - among them Taylor Swift , Matt Damon and Ben Affleck - to get her way on the set of It Ends With Us according to new court motion.

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22 h. ago Trump doubles down on Minnesota attacks in rambling remarks at White House briefing – live

Donald Trump opens White House briefing touting a stack of papers labeled ‘accomplishments’ on the anniversary of his second inaurguationThe supreme court did not issue a decision today on the legality of Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs.It’s not immediately clear the next date the court will issue opinions. Continue reading...

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22 h. ago Stalker sent Liverpool star pictures of underwear before being handed restraining order

A man who stalked Liverpool women's star Marie Hobinger has been handed a two-year restraining order after sending her pictures of underwear and telling her he wanted her babies

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26 h. ago US supreme court releases more decisions but does not rule on Trump tariffs – live

Court did not publish much-anticipated ruling on the legality of Trump’s tariffs as US president doubles down on Greenland threatsThe supreme court did not issue a decision today on the legality of Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs.It’s not immediately clear the next date the court will issue opinions. Continue reading...

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26 h. ago Russell Brand LIVE: Comedian appears in court on new counts of rape and sexual assault

Comedian Russell Brand is already facing allegations of sexual offences against four other women and is due to go on trial in June 2026

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27 h. ago UK approves Chinese ‘mega embassy’ in London after reassurances from spy chiefs

Critics expected to mount legal challenge to plans for vast complex at Royal Mint Court amid security concernsUK politics live – latest updatesThe UK communities secretary, Steve Reed, has given permission for China to build a vast new embassy near the Tower of London after spy chiefs told him that the risks to national security could be controlled and dealt with.The decision paves the way for Keir Starmer to visit Beijing in the coming weeks – though local residents plan to legally challenge the decision, potentially delaying the development by months or years. Continue reading...

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28 h. ago US supreme court set to release more rulings as Trump tariffs decision looms – live

Unclear if court will publish much-anticipated ruling on the legality of Trump’s tariffs as US president doubles down on Greenland threatsDonald Trump will head to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland later today.He’ll be joining several of the ally countries that he’s been lambasting, and threatening with tariffs, in recent days over his longstanding goal to annex Greenland. Continue reading...

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29 h. ago Plans for huge Chinese embassy in London approved by government

Plans for huge Chinese embassy in London approved by government - live updates  BBCRoyal Mint Court residents plan legal challenge if Chinese ‘mega embassy’ in London approved  The GuardianBreaking | China’s mega embassy in London approved, clears way for Starmer visit  South China Morning Post

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