39 h. ago Musk’s Doge gains access to federal payroll system despite staff warnings

Officials said accessing system that processes 276,000 employees’ salaries could put unit at risk of cyber-attacksMembers of Elon Musk’s so-called “department of government efficiency” (Doge) reportedly gained access to a payroll system over the weekend that processes salaries for about 276,000 federal employees across various government agencies, despite warnings from senior staff about the potential risks.According to two people familiar with the situation who spoke with the New York Times, Doge employees had spent about two weeks trying to obtain administrative access to the program, known as the Federal Personnel and Payroll System. Continue reading...

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68 h. ago Former SAS hero says Britain 'can't trust' the United States with top secret intelligence after 'moronic' war plan leak

Chris Ryan feared the lives of British and American spies could be at risk following the extraordinary security blunder by senior US officials - and warned similar failures would likely happen under Trump

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3 d. ago UK commitment to free trade will be tested by US tariffs, senior MP warns

Dame Meg Hillier also said there had been ‘unrest’ among the Labour rank and file following welfare cuts announced by ministers in recent weeks.

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6 d. ago Allegations of Indian interference rock Canada election campaign

Senior officials warn nations including China, Pakistan and Iran could attempt to subvert vote with sophisticated toolsThe spectre of interference by India has already rocked the early days of Canada’s federal election, with officials warning that sophisticated efforts from other hostile nations are expected in the coming weeks.As Canadians prepare to cast ballots on 28 April, senior officials say that India, China, Pakistan and Iran are all expected to make efforts to subvert the national vote through increasingly sophisticated disinformation campaigns. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Republican senators break ranks to call for investigation of Signal leak scandal

Senior GOP figures warn of potential ‘significant political problem’ for Trump administration in rare sign of unrestUS politics live – latest updatesIn rare signs of unrest, top Republican senators are calling for an investigation into the Signal leak scandal and demanding answers from the Trump administration, as they raise concerns it will become a “significant political problem” if not addressed properly.“This is what happens when you don’t really have your act together,” the Alaska Republican senator Lisa Murkowski told the Hill. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Gout Gout ‘can be one of the best’, says Olympic champion Letsile Tebogo

200m gold medal winner says young Australian ‘could go very far’But Tebogo warns against rushing into racing against senior rivalsOlympic men’s 200m sprint champion Letsile Tebogo believes Australian teenager Gout Gout can secure a place in athletics history books if he maintains his level of motivation.The two track stars will appear at the Maurie Plant meet in Melbourne on Saturday, but will not race each other. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago ‘Unjustifiable’ Israeli attacks must end, warns Streeting after Netanyahu breaks Gaza ceasefire

Senior member of Starmer’s government warns ‘appalling conflict does nothing for Israelis or Palestinians’

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8 d. ago Keir Starmer blow as damning report says he must do better for Post Office Horizon victims

In a rare intervention the cross-party Business and Trade Committee has called on ministers to 'reflect and advise' on its response to the Horizon scandal and take steps to speed up payments

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2 w. ago Mike Tindall admits 'relationship with senior Royal changed' after awkward warning issued

Mike Tindall, who is married to Zara Tindall, the daughter of Princess Anne, has opened up about his relationship with her grandmother, the Queen, and how it almost took a painful turn

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2 w. ago Durham University director jailed after 'carrying women from their beds' before sex attacks

WARNING, DISTRESSING CONTENT: Senior director at Durham University Andrew Harston, 'used his position' to gain trust of one victim and sexually assault her while under investigation for another attack

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3 w. ago Alba party turmoil over Salmond ally could land members with £35k legal bill

Leaked legal advice reveals the party was warned about costs over the dismissal of a former senior employee.

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3 w. ago 'Do NOT do it': Warning issued by top GP over UK's most popular diet

The Independent Pharmacy's Senior Clinical Advisor Dr Donald Grant has warned the downsides of the plan could be far more extensive than many realise.

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