2 h. ago The £5m luxury country estate once owned by Poundland founder as it goes on sale

Hammer Hill House is a seven-bedroom mansion in Romsley, Worcestershire, which was previously owned by Poundland founder Steve Smith

Economics

3 h. ago Trump’s border czar admits ICE is running out of beds to house migrants arrested in president’s deportation sweeps

‘We’re almost at capacity,’ Tom Homan told reporters at the White House earlier this week, but added that ‘we got beds coming online every day’

Politics

7 h. ago ICE agent shoots dead man who tried to run him over during operation ‘Midway Blitz’

The incident occurred Friday as officials attempted to apprehend Silverio Villegas-Gonzalez, who resisted arrest and drove his car at law enforcement officers, the DHS said

Events

35 h. ago Private island where £3million mansions are the norm has houseboat up for sale

Oliver Couchman, 49, believes his three-bedroom houseboat is the 'most affordable' property on the Thames, which buyers could bag for just £49,000.

Economics

37 h. ago NHS urges UK households to ditch one piece of furniture from their bedroom

It's hard to put an exact figure on how many people do this 'innocent' thing each night

Politics

56 h. ago Man who hurled sandwich at federal agent pleads not guilty to assault charge

A former Justice Department attorney accused of hurling a sandwich at a federal agent in the nation’s capital has pleaded not guilty to a misdemeanor assault charge

Events

63 h. ago ‘It was a fair shot’: Anna Wintour belatedly gives her verdict on The Devil Wears Prada

The formidable Vogue boss said Meryl Streep’s subtle performance as a fictional fashion editor ‘had a lot of wit’ – adding that she attended the premiere wearing Prada without knowing its themeAnna Wintour, the outgoing editor-in-chief of Vogue, has addressed Meryl Streep’s performance as a formidable glossy fashion-mag editor widely perceived to be based on her in the 2006 comedy The Devil Wears Prada.Based on the novel of the same name by Lauren Weisberger, who previously worked as Wintour’s assistant, the film starred Anne Hathaway as an aspiring reporter who secures a post as a lackey to the ice-cold editor of fictional publication Runway. Continue reading...

Society

3 d. ago 13 best silk bedding for a hint of luxury, tested by an interiors editor

Want some bougie bedding for your boudoir? We’ve got you covered

Politics

5 d. ago Trump tries to downplay Chicago ‘war’ threat as border czar says immigration raids coming this week

Trump has earlier posted AI-generated image of himself in a cowboy hat sitting in front of a burning Chicago, along with the phrase ‘Chipoaclypse Now’

Events

5 d. ago Maryland screwworm case has US officials bracing for return of an old foe

Rise in cases south of the border prompts concern over US livestock as Trump budget cuts hit research and foreign aidA patient in Maryland was diagnosed in August with New World screwworm, a parasitic fly, after traveling to El Salvador. Doctors and veterinarians say the case poses very low risks for human health in the US, but it comes after an increase of cases in South and Central America and the Caribbean in recent years. It also highlights the importance of international cooperation on research and prevention.For decades, the fight against the screwworm was a success story of scientific innovation and collaboration with other countries. There were devastating outbreaks of the parasite in the US in the first half of the 20th century until an ambitious program pushed it south, all the way to Panama. Continue reading...

Politics

5 d. ago Freeze! Police ice cream trucks seek to portray officers in a positive light

Police around the country are turning to a summer favorite to help strengthen ties to their communities by running their own free ice cream trucks

Events

6 d. ago 'I'm a hotel expert and this is how you recreate their comfy beds at home'

If you've ever wondered why you sleep so well in a hotel bed, one housekeeper has shared the secret - and it involves more than just fluffing up the pillows

Society

7 d. ago Best electric blankets and heated throws to keep you warm and toasty, tried and tested

These cost-effective electric blankets make for cosier nights

Events

7 d. ago Donald Trump axes security aid to Europe's frontline against Russia in shock move

The US is dramatically phasing out crucial security assistance programmes for European armies stationed along Russia's menacing border, as Donald Trump aggressively pushes the continent to cough up for more of its own defence.

Events

8 d. ago UK households urged to remove 5 plants from bedroom that can ruin a night's sleep

If you're tossing and turning at night your house plants might be to blame - experts have revealed 5 plants you should avoid keeping in your bedroom if you want a good night's sleep

Politics

8 d. ago Epping asylum hotel resident guilty of sex assaults that sparked anti

Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu ‘s arrest sparked mass anti-migrant protests and counter-demonstrations that spread across the UK

Events

8 d. ago Inside Pennsylvania home where parents kept five children in 'dungeon' as police reveal twisted schemes used to stop them from escaping

New images obtained by Daily Mail show inside the squalid home in Redstone Township where James Russell Kahl, 65, and his wife Carly Kahl, 41, allegedly abused their children.

Society

8 d. ago Takeaways: Gregory Bovino is breaking norms while leading immigration enforcement in Los Angeles

Two years ago Gregory Bovino was relieved of command of the Border Patrol’s El Centro, California, sector and encouraged to retire

Events

8 d. ago 'Turn and burn': Head of Los Angeles campaign shows how immigration agents are racking up arrests

The Border Patrol agent leading immigration enforcement in Los Angeles was removed from his position in 2023 under President Joe Biden

Events

9 d. ago Trump cannot use Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan gang members, appeals court rules – US politics live

2-1 decision from fifth circuit is the first federal appeals court ruling on presidential proclamation invoking 1798 lawHello and welcome to the US politics live blog for today. I am Tom Ambrose and I’ll be bringing you the latest news lines over the next few hours.We start with the news that a federal appeals court ruled on Tuesday that president Donald Trump unlawfully invoked the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelans he alleged were part of a criminal gang.A judge has found the Trump administration’s use of national guard troops during southern California immigration enforcement protests was illegal. Judge Charles Breyer ruled on Tuesday that the administration violated federal law by sending troops to accompany federal agents on immigration raids. The judge did not require the remaining troops withdrawn, however.The US House of Representatives oversight committee released thousands of pages of records related to the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein from the justice departme...

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