42 m. ago Ukraine war briefing: Deadly ballistic missile strike on Zelenskyy hometown

Kryvyi Rig hit while Kharkiv endures barrage of Shahed drones; Nato foreign ministers including Marc Rubio to meet in Brussels. What we know on day 1,135 Continue reading...

Events

67 m. ago Canada Trump tariff exemption ‘like dodging a bullet into the path of a tank’, says business leader

Automotive industry and prime minister Mark Carney note that 25% tariffs on Canadian steel, aluminum and automobiles will still come into effect within hoursCanada’s exemption from Donald Trump’s global tariffs was “like dodging a bullet into the path of a tank”, say business leaders as other levies are poised to hit key industries that drive the country’s economy.In a theatrical unveiling of tariffs on countries with “unfair” practices on Wednesday afternoon, Canada was noticeably absent, alongside trade ally Mexico. Continue reading...

Politics

76 m. ago JASON GROVES analysis: After all that sucking up, the Prime Minister must dust himself off and keep going in the wake of Trump's tariffs 

Five weeks ago, Keir Starmer basked in the glow of Donald Trump's approval in the White House.

Politics

1 hour ago Cult classic Shenmue named most influential game of all time in Bafta poll

The 1999 video game finished ahead of Doom and Super Mario Bros in the public vote.

Politics

1 hour ago Starmer and Rayner launch local election campaign as Labour talks up NHS

The Prime Minister and his deputy will visit the Midlands on Thursday as the party asks voters ‘to play their part’ in delivering national renewal.

Politics

2 h. ago Starmer relieved as Trump imposes 10 per cent tariff on UK exports

Prime minister hopes trade talks between London and Washington could further reduce the levy

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2 h. ago US health secretary and agency sued by 23 states and DC over $11bn funding cut

Lawsuit alleges department’s ending of wide array of grants is ‘unlawful’ and poses ‘serious harm to public health’Twenty-three states and the District of Columbia are suing the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr, alleging the abrupt terminations of $11bn in public health funding were “harmful” and “unlawful”.The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Rhode Island, says that in March 2025, HHS unexpectedly ended a wide array of grants supporting immunizations, infectious disease tracking, mental health and substance abuse services. The federal government justified the cuts by claiming that the funds were “no longer necessary” because their “limited purpose” had ended along with the Covid-19 pandemic. Continue reading...

Society

3 h. ago Ange Postecoglou takes confident stance on Tottenham sack threat with bullish response

The daggers are still out for under-fire Ange Postecoglou as Tottenham bid to make something out of a dismal season - but he is adamant he is unfazed by speculation about his job

Events

4 h. ago Judge dismisses gender bias suit by woman who lost bid to be top pastor of famed Black church

A federal judge has dismissed a gender discrimination lawsuit filed by a professor and minister who lost her bid to become the first woman serving as senior pastor of a prominent New York City congregation, the 217-year-old Abyssinian Baptist Church

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4 h. ago Gene Simmons says it’s ‘better to be rich’ after defending $12k package to be his tour assistant

The Kiss frontman said the hefty cost of being his tour roadie for the day is worth the experience

Politics

5 h. ago Prisoner governor accused of relationship with drug dealing boss sobs as she says "I was incredibly stupid"

Kerri Pegg is accused of misconduct in public office, which she denies

Events

6 h. ago Hostage families urge Keir Starmer to take ‘bold steps’ in helping to end war

Two British families of Israeli hostages have written to the Prime Minister asking for ‘diplomacy’ and ‘bold steps’ to help end the war in Gaza.

Events

6 h. ago MP calls for ‘statutory protection’ for British soldiers following Clonoe ruling

Conservative former minister Sir David Davis said he would find it hard to imagine a ‘more clear cut case’.

Events

6 h. ago Frail Val Kilmer's sweet gesture to his daughter during final public appearance before shock death at 65

Val Kilmer maintained a close relationship with his two children, Mercedes and Jack, who he shared with his ex-wife Joanne Whalley, before his shock death at 65.

Events

7 h. ago Eluned Morgan tears into Nigel Farage saying Reform UK 'don't care about Wales'

The first minister said she knew there were "frustrations" about her party but said Labour "shouldn't be taken for granted."

Politics

7 h. ago Kathleen Turner, 70, leans on walker during rare public outing after sparking concern with 'slurring' performance

Kathleen Turner, 70, looked frail and shaky when she made her way along a New York City street to an awaiting vehicle with the help of a walker.

Politics

7 h. ago Antonio Brown raising money for dad arrested for leaving his three young kids in McDonald’s to go to job interview

The former NFL player donated more than $1,000 to help 24-year-old Chris Louis

Events

7 h. ago Maybole travel scheme driven off course as South Ayrshire Council goes back to drawing board

Officials will now work on a new plan before coming back to the public.

Transport

7 h. ago Arsenal chief Andrea Berta's secret Nico Williams transfer talks emerge DAYS after taking job

Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta is already hard at work ahead of what is expected to be a significant summer transfer window for Mikel Arteta and his team

Politics

8 h. ago NHS Lanarkshire’s Director of Public Health has released their Annual Report

The main focus of the report is the health of infants, children and young people.

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