28 m. ago European stocks open lower, with US futures falling, despite gains in Asia

The selling pressure was triggered following Wall Street's rally, which was driven by President Donald Trump's decision to grant a one-month exemption for US automakers from his 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian imports

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29 m. ago Trump could deport 240,000 Ukrainians by April amid plans to revoke their legal status after they fled to US when Putin invaded

The move, expected as soon as April, would be a stunning reversal of the welcome Ukrainians received under President Joe Biden's administration.

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29 m. ago If Trump forces Zelensky out who could be the next Ukraine president?

As the Trump administration takes an increasingly aggressive line towards Zelensky and his government, Sam Kiley and David Maddox look at the names emerging on who could replace the Ukrainian president if he is forced out

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37 m. ago UK urged to stop Northern Ireland being ‘caught in crossfire’ of US

Concerns were raised in the Commons about the ‘particularly complex’ situation for Northern Ireland even if the UK avoids tariffs.

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40 m. ago Tiny beach hut on exclusive Dorset coast hits the market for £430,000 despite having no mains electricity

The current owners bought the timber chalet in 1997 for about £60,000 but the beach huts at Mudeford Spit in Christchurch, Dorset, have since shot up in value.

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56 m. ago Keir Starmer's dire personal rating boosted by Ukraine leadership as Brits give damning verdict on Donald Trump

The Prime Minister is now more popular than Reform's Nigel Farage for the first time since September, according to YouGov.

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91 m. ago Trump plans to revoke legal status for hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians who fled to America when Putin invaded

The move, expected as soon as April, would be a stunning reversal of the welcome Ukrainians received under President Joe Biden's administration.

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94 m. ago Historic stately home  with 25 bedrooms and 16 acres of land goes on market for £220k

Despite the cut-throat price buyers might be shocked by the state of the property

Economics

1 hour ago Teen boy dies on Glasgow street after being seriously injured as cops launch probe

One officer appears to be standing outside the door to a block of tenement flats which is inside the cordon.

Events

1 hour ago Ukrainian ambassador warns Donald Trump 'is destroying the world order' in 'Axis of Evil' speech

Valerii Zaluzhnyi warned that Nato could cease to exist and Russia will set its sights on Europe next, as Ukraine's president Zelensky prepares to join EU leaders for a summit

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1 hour ago Neil Gaiman brands rape accuser 'fantasist' and he has WhatsApp messages that prove their relationship was 'consensual'

Neil Gaiman has asked a federal court in Wisconsin to dismiss Scarlett Pavlovich's lawsuit against him, alleging she 'fabricated a tale of abuse' against him and his wife Amanda Palmer.

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1 hour ago Canadians: how is the Trump administration affecting politics in Canada and in your community?

We’d like to hear how the political landscape in Canadian communities, families and workplaces has been affected by the tensions with the Trump administrationAs Canada has announced retaliatory measures against the US after Donald Trump imposed sweeping tariffs on Canadian goods, we’d like to hear how the tensions between Canada and the US administration are affecting the political landscape across Canada.Have political views in your family, community or wider area shifted? We’re also keen to hear whether relationships of Canadians with American family members, friends and colleagues have changed. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Department of Education braced amid reports of imminent Trump order to close it – US politics live

Trump order to Linda McMahon expected to claim that department has failed ‘children, teachers and families’, ABC News reportsThe Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has said that Republicans cannot meet their own budget target to pass Donald Trump’s legislative priorities without imposing cuts on Medicare or Medicaid.The House Republican budget blueprint envisions the House Energy and Commerce Committee will cut spending by $880bn, however, when its spending on Medicare and Medicaid are excluded from its spend, it only has $581bn of expenditure with which to make the savings.This letter from CBO confirms what we’ve been saying all along: the math doesn’t work without devastating Medicaid cuts. Republicans know their spin is a lie, and the truth is they have no problem taking health care away from millions of Americans so that the rich can get richer. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago The critical disconnect that led to Zelensky and Trump’s fiery showdown

The misalignment between Volodymyr Zelensky and Donald Trump has significant implications for Ukraine’s strategic position and for European security, Andrea Caputo writes

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1 hour ago Charles Barkley calls athletes who won’t visit Trump’s White House ‘stupid’. I disagree | Etan Thomas

Sports stars have stayed silent about the policies of the new administration. I spoke to someone who knows all about the power – and price – of protestSince Donald Trump took office for his second term, he has taken a blowtorch to America. He has pardoned January 6 rioters, started the gutting of the federal government, eliminated diversity, equity and inclusion programs, insulted who we thought were the country’s allies, and vilified immigrants.While there have been voices of dissent in the sports world – such as former NFL punter Chris Kluwe and soccer coach Jesse Marsch – athletes have largely stayed silent on Trump’s policies, a stark contrast to his first term in power. In recent months, Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce spoke of their pride in playing in front of Trump at the Super Bowl, while the Philadelphia Eagles are reportedly keen to visit the White House to celebrate their NFL title, a decision supported by Charles Barkley, who believes boycotts make the nation more divi...

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1 hour ago Met Officer accused of assault was ‘gobsmacked’ after boy, 13, insulted him

Pc Stephen Evans allegedly assaulted the then-13-year-old on November 4 2022.

Events

2 h. ago Creator of ‘Gaza Riveria’ AI video shared by Trump speaks out

Video posted on the president’s Truth Social platform included clip of Trump and Netanyahu sipping cocktails and lounging topless beside a pool

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2 h. ago Hamas says Trump’s threats encourage Israel to back out of Gaza ceasefire

Militant group accuses the US president of seeking to undermine deal with his ultimatum for release of hostages Middle East crisis – live updatesHamas has accused Donald Trump of seeking to undermine the shaky pause in hostilities in Gaza with his latest intervention in the region: a new and fierce ultimatum telling the group to release all hostages.The militant Islamist organisation said Trump’s threats constituted support for attempts by the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, to back out of the ceasefire agreement. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago My Staffy was dumped 19 years ago. Now she's 22, and might be Britain's oldest dog

Heartwarming video shows what could be ‘Britain’s oldest dog’ celebrating her 22nd birthday - with a puppaccino and a pile of presents to open.

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2 h. ago UN slashes food rations for Rohingya refugees to just $6 a month

Warnings of 'huge impact' on nutrition in Cox’s Bazar as amount allocated to each refugee is more than halved

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