39 m. ago Federal workers free to ignore Elon Musk email ultimatum, US personnel office says – as it happened

This blog is now closed. Here’s our latest politics storyHere’s a little more on Dan Bongino, the Maga podcaster Donald Trump has named as deputy director of the FBI and who will oversee the bureau alongside newly appointed director Kash Patel.The president announced the appointment on Sunday night in a post on his Truth Social platform, praising Bongino as “a man of incredible love and passion for our country”. He called the announcement “great news for law enforcement and American justice”.Kash Patel should have been a redline. Bongino is what you get when R Senators fail to do their jobs and say no to Patel. The Trump Admin is turning federal law enforcement over to unqualified, unprincipled, partisan henchmen. It’s unacceptable and conservatives need to say so. Continue reading...

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78 m. ago Doctors cry out for investment after survey finds GP access is top priority for patients

Chair of the Royal College of GPs says it is ‘no surprise’ that better access to GP appointments was the main priority for the public

Science

1 hour ago BBC The Traitors' star was laughed at by male GP amid endometriosis hell

Elen Wyn, who was in The Traitors on BBC One last year, said she suffered with pain that felt like "barbed wire around her stomach" which was eventually diagnosed as endometriosis

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1 hour ago Actor Ben Schwartz reveals surprising source of income from Star Wars

The Parks And Recreation actor said on David Tennant’s podcast that he receives payments for helping to originate the voice of BB-8.

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2 h. ago Federal workers free to ignore Elon Musk email ultimatum, US personnel office says – live

OPM says federal workers not obliged to respond despite Musk’s that ignoring email would be considered resignationHere’s a little more on Dan Bongino, the Maga podcaster Donald Trump has named as deputy director of the FBI and who will oversee the bureau alongside newly appointed director Kash Patel.The president announced the appointment on Sunday night in a post on his Truth Social platform, praising Bongino as “a man of incredible love and passion for our country”. He called the announcement “great news for law enforcement and American justice”.Kash Patel should have been a redline. Bongino is what you get when R Senators fail to do their jobs and say no to Patel. The Trump Admin is turning federal law enforcement over to unqualified, unprincipled, partisan henchmen. It’s unacceptable and conservatives need to say so. Continue reading...

Society

2 h. ago Elon Musk’s link to KGB as 'star protege "Big Balls" is grandson of executed agent'

Edward "Big Balls" Coristine is reportedly the grandson of Valery Fedorovich Martynov, a KGB agent executed by the Soviet Union for sharing state secrets with the FBI

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3 h. ago BBC EastEnders fans predict Ruby Allen's new romance after Martin Fowler's death

EastEnders fans are predicting a romance between Ruby Allen and Zack Hudson following Martin Fowler's tragic death as the news begins to affect the whole of Walford

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3 h. ago Meghan Markle brutally mocked on Fox News as hosts left in fits of laughter

Meghan Markle was trolled on Fox News by TV host Raymond Arroyo, who mocked the Duchess of Sussex's new As Ever brand, while his co-host Laura Ingraham laughed along.

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3 h. ago UN security council approves US resolution on Ukraine war that doesn’t mention Russia; Putin says Europeans can ‘participate’ in peace talks – live

The US-drafted resolution which, fails to mention Russian aggression, receives 10 votes, while five members including UK and France abstained from the voteThe EU’s top diplomat Kaja Kallas earlier said that she would be travelling to the US tomorrow to meet with US secretary of state Marco Rubio, adding that what she called the “Russian narrative” is “strongly represented” in comments being made by the second Donald Trump administration.She told reporters “I think it’s good that we have as many interactions with the new administration in US as possible. I’m also travelling tomorrow to the US to meet Marco Rubio and others there to discuss these issues, because it’s extremely important.” Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Federal workers can ignore Elon Musk’s email ultimatum, US office of personnel says – live

US office says federal workers are not obliged to respond to the email despite Elon Musk claiming ignoring the email would be considered a resignationHere’s a little more on Dan Bongino, the Maga podcaster Donald Trump has named as deputy director of the FBI and who will oversee the bureau alongside newly appointed director Kash Patel.The president announced the appointment on Sunday night in a post on his Truth Social platform, praising Bongino as “a man of incredible love and passion for our country”. He called the announcement “great news for law enforcement and American justice”.Kash Patel should have been a redline. Bongino is what you get when R Senators fail to do their jobs and say no to Patel. The Trump Admin is turning federal law enforcement over to unqualified, unprincipled, partisan henchmen. It’s unacceptable and conservatives need to say so. Continue reading...

Society

3 h. ago Dan Ashworth joins new club in first role since Man Utd admitted £4.1m blunder

Dan Ashworth has taken on his first role following the end of his short-lived spell at Manchester United and is lending his expertise to another sporting world, albeit on a freelance basis

Economics

4 h. ago EastEnders fans 'work out' Ruby Allen's next romance after Martin Fowler death

BBC One soap EastEnders viewers are convinced that a new romance is on the horizon for Ruby Allen and Zack Hudson in the wake of Martin Fowler's tragic death

Events

4 h. ago ‘They’re not laughing now’: Dan Bongino rubs it in after surprise FBI appointment

‘I’m going to ask you a simple question – have you seen what I did before I came here? I’m committed to service,’ Dan Bongino said Monday

Events

4 h. ago Jose Mourinho pays referee surprise visit after powderkeg derby as Fenerbahce get in hot water ahead of Rangers clash

The 'Intercontinental Derby' showdown with Galatasaray was goalless, with some unsavoury scenes happening off the field

Politics

4 h. ago Trump says Europe must take ‘central role’ in Ukraine’s security as Macron says peace agreement ‘must not mean a surrender’ – live

US and French presidents touted productive talks at the White House amid concerns over US position on UkraineThe EU’s top diplomat Kaja Kallas earlier said that she would be travelling to the US tomorrow to meet with US secretary of state Marco Rubio, adding that what she called the “Russian narrative” is “strongly represented” in comments being made by the second Donald Trump administration.She told reporters “I think it’s good that we have as many interactions with the new administration in US as possible. I’m also travelling tomorrow to the US to meet Marco Rubio and others there to discuss these issues, because it’s extremely important.” Continue reading...

Politics

5 h. ago Dan Ashworth new job 'revealed' just months after brutal Man United sacking and £4.1m pay

Dan Ashworth left Manchester United in December after less than six months as the club's director

Economics

5 h. ago The White Lotus has surprise cameo from Oscar winner that fans may have missed

There was a blink and you'll miss it moment on the second episode of the third season of White Lotus. An Oscar winner made a cameo but you really had to be paying attention to get it.

Events

5 h. ago Trump and Macron speak to reporters amid Europe’s concern for US position on Ukraine – live

Trump says meeting with French president was aimed at ending ‘really horrible’ war between Russia and UkraineThe EU’s top diplomat Kaja Kallas earlier said that she would be travelling to the US tomorrow to meet with US secretary of state Marco Rubio, adding that what she called the “Russian narrative” is “strongly represented” in comments being made by the second Donald Trump administration.She told reporters “I think it’s good that we have as many interactions with the new administration in US as possible. I’m also travelling tomorrow to the US to meet Marco Rubio and others there to discuss these issues, because it’s extremely important.” Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Council agrees to pay disabled resident £400 after cars trapped him in his home

The resident, who uses a wheelchair, said he was unable to socialise or attend doctors appointments, as the entrance of his property was blocked

Economics

6 h. ago Trump says Putin would accept European peacekeepers in Ukraine and twar could end ‘within weeks’ – live

US president says Zelenskyy may come to Washington to sign mineral deal this week or next; Russia open for economic cooperation with US, Putin envoy saysThe EU’s top diplomat Kaja Kallas earlier said that she would be travelling to the US tomorrow to meet with US secretary of state Marco Rubio, adding that what she called the “Russian narrative” is “strongly represented” in comments being made by the second Donald Trump administration.She told reporters “I think it’s good that we have as many interactions with the new administration in US as possible. I’m also travelling tomorrow to the US to meet Marco Rubio and others there to discuss these issues, because it’s extremely important.” Continue reading...

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