60 m. ago Trial begins for Salvadoran fugitive accused in deadly attack of Maryland hiker

A fugitive from El Salvador is on trial in the rape and murder of a Maryland woman who was attacked on a hiking trail in 2023

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2 h. ago Fed chair warns of high inflation and slower growth as Trump tells him to cut interest rates – live

Federal Reserve chair says ‘we face a highly uncertain outlook’ as president tells him to cut interest ratesPeople in the US: how have your shopping habits changed due to Trump’s tariffs?Trump insists he won’t back down from global trade war as markets slumpThe Trump administration is taking aim at Brown University with threats to freeze $510m in grants, widening its promise to withhold federal funding from schools it accuses of allowing antisemitism on campus, according to multiple media outlets including Reuters and the New York Times.University officials said they had not yet been formally notified, but the school was among dozens warned last month that enforcement actions could be coming as the administration seeks to crack down on academic institutions . Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Passenger flying business class for first time in his life was kicked off Emirates flight before it left the runway after enjoying airport hospitality 'too much'

Shaun Hewitt had boarded the jet from Newcastle to Dubai on December 12 last year, with an upgraded ticket for the first time ever and became 'abusive' when he was asked to move seats.

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4 h. ago Russell Brand breaks silence after rape and sexual assault charges

Russell Brand has spoken out after being charged with rape and sexual assault. He has previously denied accusations against him, and said all his sexual relationships were “absolutely always consensual”

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4 h. ago Kevin De Bruyne was the magician who brought personality to the Man City machine

If the accusation levelled at Pep Guardiola is that his teams can be too bloodless, beating opponents with perfectly-constructed moves of precise passing, De Bruyne was a throwback

Politics

5 h. ago Man from Oldham charged after incident on Cheshire football pitch

The accused will appear in court in May

Politics

5 h. ago London mayor accused of spreading 'Hamas propaganda' in Ramadan message

London mayor accused of spreading 'Hamas propaganda' in Ramadan message  The Jerusalem Post

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6 h. ago Toddler died in sleep just 24 hours after being discharged from A&E

An inquest into the cause of Hailey Thompson's death has concluded today.

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6 h. ago Prince Andrew 'completely unsurprised' accuser shared 'four days to live' post, pals say

Prince Andrew's friends have spoken on the 'bus crash' that supposedly left Virginia Giuffre with 'days' left to live and 'kidney failure,' which she shared on a social media post

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6 h. ago ‘My policies will never change’: Trump doubles down on trade war after China announces retaliatory tariffs – live

US president says on Truth Social that ‘this is a great time to get rich’ despite China issuing a 34% tariff on all US goods The Trump administration is taking aim at Brown University with threats to freeze $510m in grants, widening its promise to withhold federal funding from schools it accuses of allowing antisemitism on campus, according to multiple media outlets including Reuters and the New York Times.University officials said they had not yet been formally notified, but the school was among dozens warned last month that enforcement actions could be coming as the administration seeks to crack down on academic institutions . Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Celebrity Big Brother chair undergoes dramatic makeover in first look ahead of new series

Celebrity Big Brother, hosted by AJ Odudu and Will Best, will see a new cast of famous faces sit on the iconic Diary Room chair when the new series kicks off on April 7

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7 h. ago Russell Brand is charged with rape: Star accused of rape and sexual assaults against four women over six years

Comedian Russell Brand has been charged with two counts of rape and multiple sexual assaults, the Metropolitan Police has said.

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7 h. ago ‘Taxi Driver’ writer Paul Schrader accused of sexually assaulting his former personal assistant

Exclusive: The 26-year-old woman’s bombshell allegations emerged after the legendary filmmaker allegedly reneged on a confidential settlement he agreed to in February, according to civil court documents obtained by The Independent

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7 h. ago Sharon Osbourne shows off her smooth face as new series of CBB prepares to kick off

It's hard to believe Celebrity Big Brother star Sharon Osbourne is 72 as she's seen heading out in a pair of red joggers and what could be the face of someone 40 years younger

Culture

8 h. ago Teenager, 19, accused of murdering father and trying to murder his mother and an 11

Fabio Botros, 19, was arrested after Emad Botros-Farag, 57, was found at his home with catastrophic injuries. He was later pronounced dead.

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8 h. ago Parents' horror as toddler dies 24 hours after being sent home from A&E

Hailey Thompson, 22 months, tragically died in December 2022 after being diagnosed with a viral infection and sent home from hospital in the early hours of the morning

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8 h. ago BP chairman to step down after oil giant retreats from green energy

BP kick-started a search for a new chair after Helge Lund told the board he intends to leave the role ‘in due course’.

Politics

9 h. ago Channel small boat migrants poised to top 30,000 since Labour came to power, as Tories accuse PM Sir Keir Starmer of 'betraying the British public'

There were scores of migrant arrivals in Dover this morning after UK Border Force vessels intercepted dinghies in the middle of the English Channel.

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9 h. ago Macron’s ‘industrial levels’ of fragrance overpowering aides in Elysee Palace, book claims

‘Less-accustomed visitors may find themselves overcome by the floral and musky scent, as refined as it is powerful,’ book says

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9 h. ago Aintree Ladies Day wild moments as streaking and brawling women bring off

Aintree festival has kicked off in style, with thousands being welcomed for the famous Ladies Day – which has provided both on and off course entertainment in previous years

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