20 m. ago Donald Trump gives remarks on affordability in Detroit – US politics live

US president claims he has ‘defeated’ inflation as data released on Tuesday shows price of goods rose 2.7% in past yearDonald Trump is heading to Detroit, Michigan today, where he’ll tour a Ford factory in Dearborn.The president will deliver remarks to the Detroit Economic Club at 2pm ET, to continue his “affordability” tour, where he’s expected to tout the administration’s commitment to revitalising manufacturing and keeping costs down. Continue reading...

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29 m. ago Michael Carrick confirmed by Manchester United with Holland and Woodgate on staff

Carrick announced as interim manager to end of seasonDarren Fletcher returns to job with United’s under-18sMichael Carrick has handed Steve Holland and Jonathan Woodgate roles on his staff at Manchester United. Carrick was confirmed on Tuesday night as the club’s interim manager until the end of the season and four spots on his backroom team have been filled.Holland was the assistant to Gareth Southgate with England and more recently the manager of the Japanese club Yokohama F Marinos, who sacked him last April. Woodgate coached alongside Carrick at Middlesbrough and had a spell there and at Bournemouth as manager. Retained on the staff after working with Darren Fletcher are Travis Binnion, who was promoted from his role as under-21s lead coach, and Jonny Evans. Continue reading...

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38 m. ago Man City XI vs Newcastle: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Carabao Cup today

A big test ahead for Pep Guardiola’s makeshift defence in semi-final first leg

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44 m. ago Musk v Starmer: will UK ban X over Grok nudification? | The Latest

The UK government is threatening Elon Musk’s X with a ban. The social media platform is under pressure from ministers over the use of the Grok AI tool to manipulate images of women and children to remove their clothes. Ofcom, the UK’s media regulator, has launched an investigation into X – and the government says it will support a ban if Ofcom decides to press ahead. Continue reading...

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47 m. ago Scotland youth star scores incredible overhead kick – but highly

AN exciting prospect for Hibs showed what he is capable of with a stunning overhead bicycle kick at the weekend. At just the age of 14, Henry Verraed is considered to be one of the brightest young talents in the country for his age group. The centre-back has already represented Scotland at under 15 level...

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55 m. ago Supreme court appears sympathetic towards state bans for transgender athletes in school sports – live updates

Court’s conservative majority signaled it was leaning towards agreeing with legality of Idaho and West Virginia laws, which would be major blow to LGBTQ+ rights The trans youth athletes fighting for their rights: ‘Playing is an act of resistance’How the US supreme court case on trans athletes could unravel LGBTQ+ rightsOn the issue of whether the case is moot, the justices have said they would wait to make a decision about whether to dismiss it until after today’s argument.A reminder that Lindsay Hecox, the transgender college student who challenged Idaho’s state law, sought to have her case dismissed in September, arguing that she is no longer pursuing sports and doesn’t want further harassment.Idaho’s law classifies on the basis of sex, because sex is what matters in sports. It correlates strongly with countless athletic advantages, like size, muscle mass, bone mass and heart and lung capacity. Continue reading...

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60 m. ago TGI Friday's suddenly closes 16 sites in administration deal

Liberty Bar and Restaurant Group, which own the famous brand, filed a third notice to appoint administrators last week - today, 16 sites were closed with immediate effect

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72 m. ago The Guardian view on Trump’s assault on the Fed: it is part of an affordability blame game | Editorial

Attacking Jerome Powell distracts from Republicans’ thin legislative record and policies that continue to squeeze American household incomesThe US government’s authoritarian and vexatious attack on Jerome Powell, the chair of the Federal Reserve, should be seen in the light of America’s affordability crisis, which Donald Trump once dismissed, but is now scrambling to claim as his cause. The cost of living is eroding his support ahead of the congressional midterms. By launching a legal assault on the Fed, Mr Trump is trying to shift blame for borrowing costs.Yet despite controlling the presidency, Senate and the House, Republicans have passed little beyond a large tax-cutting bill that benefits the rich. They have not legislated on housing supply, childcare, healthcare costs or wages. Indeed most of their actions are worsening affordability, notably deferring action even though millions face a sharp rise in their health insurance bills. Mr Trump’s sudden enthusiasm for credit card ca...

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73 m. ago Russian tanker involved in dramatic raid pictured as it reaches Britain

The Marinera, which was raided last week for allegedly violating US sanctions, has been escorted to Moray Firth in Northern Scotland, where it has now dropped anchor

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74 m. ago Captured tanker in Moray Firth for restock of food and water

The tanker was captured between Iceland and Scotland and has now moved closer to the mainland

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82 m. ago ‘They want to break us’: Russian energy grid strikes give freezing Kyiv some of its darkest days

Impact of raid on infrastructure rivals early weeks of war when tanks tried to force their way into Ukrainian capitalOn the night of 9 January, amid warnings from Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, of massive and imminent Russian airstrikes, Tetiana Shkred began cooking for her children at midnight.Concerned that the power was once again about to be knocked out in her apartment block on Kyiv’s left bank – the side of the city that has been most affected by Moscow’s attacks on energy infrastructure – she cooked until 3am, when her flat was plunged into freezing darkness. Continue reading...

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92 m. ago Hundreds of gunshot eye injuries found in one Iranian hospital amid brutal crackdown on protests

Doctors in Tehran have described overwhelmed medical staff as thousands of demonstrators have been killed by security forcesAn ophthalmologist in Tehran has documented more than 400 eye injuries from gunshots in a single hospital, as overwhelmed medical staff struggle to cope with the toll of an increasingly violent crackdown on nationwide protests by Iranian authorities.Three doctors, in messages forwarded to the Guardian on Monday, described overwhelmed hospitals and emergency wings overflowing with protesters who have been shot. Medical staff said that the gunshot wounds were mostly concentrated on protesters’ eyes and head – a tactic that rights groups said authorities used against demonstrators in the country’s 2022 Woman, Life, Freedom protests. Continue reading...

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92 m. ago Remains of twin sisters who died in Aberdeen brought home in backpacks as family couldn’t afford coffins

The brother of Hungarian twins Henrietta and Eliza Huszti has revealed their family could not afford the £45,000 cost of bringing their bodies home from Scotland.

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94 m. ago Glasgow Warriors lose another Scotland top dog as Huw Jones follows Adam Hastings to France

Toulon hail signing of Scotland centre

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1 hour ago Competency porn: is there any greater escapism than watching a capable person on TV?

In 2026, when it feels as though the world is moments away from any number of disasters, there is nothing hotter than watching someone do their job really, really wellName: Competency porn.Age: Relatively new. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Full list of dates and cities for BTS World Tour 2026 – and how to get tickets

It will be the group’s first tour since its members returned from South Korea's mandatory military service

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2 h. ago Gavin Newsom comes out swinging against California billionaire tax

Ballot initiative, opposed by the ultra-wealthy, would levy one-time 5% tax on individuals worth more than $1bnCalifornia’s governor, Gavin Newsom, renewed his pledge this week to fight a controversial plan to tax billionaires in the state. The proposed ballot measure, which could go to voters in November, has gained public attention recently amid heavy criticism and threats from tech moguls to leave the state.In interviews with Politico and the New York Times published on Monday, Newsom described his office’s efforts to kill the proposed billionaire tax and told the Times he would “do what I have to do to protect the state”. As a direct-to-voters ballot initiative, Newsom would not have the power to veto the tax if the proposal passed. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Scottish Budget: Fresh focus on fixed links between Scottish islands

Campaigns have been running for years across Scotland’s northern isles to improve inter-island connections

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2 h. ago F1 driver looks unrecognisable as he shares new look ahead of 2026 season

One Formula One driver has undergone a stunning transformation thanks to their off-season antics

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2 h. ago Hundreds of body bags 'linked to Cartels' found next to major 2026 World Cup stadium

Just miles from a 2026 World Cup stadium, over 400 bags of human remains have been unearthed from dozens of secret graves, casting a grim spotlight on a of disappearances and cartel violence

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