10 h. ago Trump threatens to use Insurrection Act in Minnesota in response to ICE protests

Protests continue across state as governor urges peace a week after ICE agent shot and killed Renee GoodPeople affected by the US visa freeze: share your experienceDonald Trump has threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act in Minnesota in response to protests in Minneapolis against federal immigration enforcement operations, as Minnesota’s governor, Tim Walz, overnight urged demonstrators in Minneapolis to be peaceful amid escalating tensions.In a post on Truth Social, Trump said he would use the Insurrection Act and “quickly put an end to the travesty that is taking place” if the “corrupt politicians of Minnesota don’t obey the law and stop the professional agitators and insurrectionists from attacking the Patriots of ICE”. Continue reading...

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11 h. ago Heated Rivalry inspires hockey player to come out as gay in emotional social media post

Hockey has been swept up in the craze of the hugely popular television series 'Heated Rivalry' and it appears that the show has inspired one real-life hockey star to come out.

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15 h. ago US military seizes Venezuela oil tanker under Trump sanctions

US marines boarded foreign-flagged crude carrier Veronica in a pre-dawn operation backing Trump’s sanctions pushThe US military has seized another oil tanker at sea in support of Donald Trump’s sanctions against Venezuela, military officials announced on Thursday.Veronica, a crude oil tanker that marine records suggest is sailing under a Guyanese flag, was boarded in a pre-dawn action by US marines and sailors, the US Southern Command said in a post on social media. Continue reading...

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18 h. ago Brother of driver killed in Bolton crash issues poignant 'before it's too late' message on TikTok

Mohammed Jibrael Mukhtar's brother's post comes after he issued a public apology on the social media platform

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18 h. ago Robert Jenrick sacked by Kemi Badenoch after ‘irrefutable evidence' he was 'plotting to defect’

The news was shared in a post on social media by the leader of the opposition Kemi Badenoch

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31 h. ago Teaching assistant called in sick then went on a football course

Jamie Harris, who worked at Ysgol Bryn Castell in Bridgend, was 'caught out' when another member of staff spotted a social media post

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34 h. ago Donald Trump's 'real reason' for wanting to take over Greenland exposed

Donald Trump has long insisted control of Greenland is important for US "national security", but a new social media post suggests it's also vital for his proposed Golden Dome missile defence system

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35 h. ago US acquisition of Greenland ‘absolutely not necessary,’ says Danish foreign minister after Washington talks – Europe live

Trump claims only US can protect territory and says ‘two dogsleds won’t do it’ as Danish and Greenlandic ministers hold talks with vice-presidentPeople in Greenland: share your views on Trump’s recent commentsUS president Donald Trump has doubled down on his rhetoric on getting control of Greenland, insisting that the US “needs Greenland for the purpose of national security.”In a social media post, Trump claimed that “Nato should be leading the way for us to get it,” and “if we don’t, Russia or China will, and that is not going to happen!”“Militarily, without the vast power of the United States, much of which I built during my first term, and am now bringing to a new and even higher level, Nato would not be an effective force or deterrent - not even close! They know that, and so do I.” Continue reading...

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37 h. ago Trump in fresh Greenland outburst as ministers’ talks with Vance last less than an hour – Europe live

President claims only US can protect territory and says ‘two dogsleds won’t do it’ as Danish and Greenlandic ministers hold talks with vice-presidentPeople in Greenland: share your views on Trump’s recent commentsUS president Donald Trump has doubled down on his rhetoric on getting control of Greenland, insisting that the US “needs Greenland for the purpose of national security.”In a social media post, Trump claimed that “Nato should be leading the way for us to get it,” and “if we don’t, Russia or China will, and that is not going to happen!”“Militarily, without the vast power of the United States, much of which I built during my first term, and am now bringing to a new and even higher level, Nato would not be an effective force or deterrent - not even close! They know that, and so do I.” Continue reading...

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38 h. ago Trump in fresh Greenland outburst as ministers arrive for talks with Vance – Europe live

President claims only US can protect territory and says ‘two dogsleds won’t do it’ as Danish and Greenlandic ministers hold talks with vice-presidentPeople in Greenland: share your views on Trump’s recent commentsUS president Donald Trump has doubled down on his rhetoric on getting control of Greenland, insisting that the US “needs Greenland for the purpose of national security.”In a social media post, Trump claimed that “Nato should be leading the way for us to get it,” and “if we don’t, Russia or China will, and that is not going to happen!”“Militarily, without the vast power of the United States, much of which I built during my first term, and am now bringing to a new and even higher level, Nato would not be an effective force or deterrent - not even close! They know that, and so do I.” Continue reading...

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40 h. ago Trump says NATO must back US bid to 'put Greenland in the hands of the US', warns 'anything less is unacceptable' and mocks island's 'two dogsleds' defence again

In a post on his platform Truth Social on Wednesday, the US President wrote: 'The United States needs Greenland for the purpose of National Security'

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41 h. ago Trump says NATO must back US bid to 'put Greenland in the hands of the US' because it makes the alliance stronger and warns 'anything less is unacceptable'

In a post on his platform Truth Social on Wednesday, the US President wrote: 'The United States needs Greenland for the purpose of National Security'

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44 h. ago Cheryl fans declare 'she's back' as she shares rare social media post

The Girls Aloud star send fans wild as she was seen sharing a new post on social media

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45 h. ago BBC 'unaware that The Traitors star compared Israel to Nazi Germany' on social media before entering castle

The BBC admitted that they were 'unaware' of a social media post by a star of The Traitors that compared Israel to Nazi Germany ahead of his show debut.

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52 h. ago Trump news at a glance: president vows to help ‘Iranian Patriots’ in latest signal of military action against Tehran

Administration issues warning to US citizens: ‘Leave Iran now’ – key US politics stories from 13 January at a glanceDonald Trump has told Iranians to keep protesting and said help was on the way, in the clearest sign yet that the US president may be preparing for military action against Tehran.“Iranian Patriots, keep protesting – take over your institutions!!! help is on its way,” Trump said in a post on Truth Social on Tuesday. He added that he had cancelled all meetings with Iranian officials until the “senseless killing” of protesters stopped. Continue reading...

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61 h. ago Jon Stewart on the Minneapolis ICE shooting: ‘We are in a confusing, dark place’

Late-night hosts discussed national outrage over the killing of Renee Nicole Good as the Trump administration ramps up ICE operations in MinneapolisLate-night hosts recapped a weekend of nationwide protests over the killing of Renee Nicole Good by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer as Donald Trump made a social media post referring to himself as the “acting president” of Venezuela. Continue reading...

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63 h. ago Trump warns of ‘reckoning and retribution’ in Minnesota amid anti

As protests over killing of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis continue, president uses Truth Social post to slam protesters and repeat baseless claims Donald 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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68 h. ago The Traitors’ Linda ‘lets slip huge show spoilers for TOMORROW’S episode’ before deleting post

LINDA Rands was an iconic star of The Traitors - but was a terrible Traitor when she gave herself away by crying. And now she has seemingly done it again with a social media post, which was deleted soon after the mistake was made. Earlier this week, it was revealed that Traitors spin-off show Uncloaked...

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68 h. ago It Ends With Us author Colleen Hoover shares cancer diagnosis

The novelist told fans in a post on social media that she is undergoing radiotherapy

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69 h. ago Trump warns of ‘complete mess’ if supreme court rejects tariffs

US president speaks after saying that any country that does business with Iran will face 25% levy on trade with USBusiness live – latest updatesDonald Trump has said “it would be a complete mess” if the US supreme court were to strike down his global trade tariffs.In a lengthy post on social media, the US president said “WE’RE SCREWED” if the supreme court rules against the tariffs, before the decision, which could come as soon as Wednesday. It is a crucial legal test of his controversial economic strategy and his power. Continue reading...

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