73 m. ago Trump live updates: Elon Musk issues ultimatum to federal workers; Hegseth defends firing top military leaders

Musk has asked all federal employees to explain what they’ve been working on or resign – a method to keep all leaders on the same page

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78 m. ago ‘We are pissed’: opposition to Trump, slow to energize, now shakes off its slumber

The slash-and-burn approach of Trump and his ‘Doge’ head Elon Musk has reinvigorated resistance to the Republican administrationOn a bright winter’s day this week, a group of protesters fanned out along a palm tree-lined thoroughfare in the picturesque city of Palm Desert to demand that their Republican congressman stand up to Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s slash-and-burn effort to reshape the American government. “You work for us, not Musk!” read one sign. “Remember your oath,” another warned, as a mobile billboard circled nearby, featuring the president and the billionaire tech mogul, with the message: “When he’s snooping through your bank accounts, you dump him.”The group, dozens strong, cheered wildly when the driver of a white Tesla turned the corner and laid on his horn. A smaller contingent of constituents had attempted to secure a meeting with the congressman, Ken Calvert, but found the door of his regional office locked and the blinds drawn. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Premier League issue statement as controversy strikes Newcastle vs Nottingham Forest

Newcastle were awarded a penalty in the first-half of their clash with Nottingham Forest for a handball against Ola Aina, with VAR intervening to hand the Magpies the spot-kick

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2 h. ago Manchester United dressing room reaction after late Everton drama speaks volumes

The latest Manchester United news as the squad have been relatively quiet on social media following the 2-2 draw against Everton on Saturday afternoon.

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2 h. ago Dating expert says who should pay on the first date – ending the fierce debate

EXCLUSIVE: The question of who should pay on the first date has been the source of much debate – now the Daily Star has turned to a dating expert to find out the answer

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2 h. ago Michael Owen and Alan Shearer reach agreement after 'embarrassing' Man Utd VAR drama

Manchester United's entertaining 2-2 draw with Everton was overshadowed by a controversial decision in which referee Andy Madley overturned his decision to award the Toffees a late penalty

Events

2 h. ago How new Pope is actually chosen, who votes and what happens when decision is made

Pope Francis remains in a 'critical' condition, though a health update issued by the Vatican said that the leader of the Catholic Church had a 'peaceful night'

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3 h. ago UK weather maps show when eye of the storm will hit Wales after Met Office issue amber 'danger to life' warning

The Met Office has issued an amber rain warning for part of Wales, which will bring a risk of "danger to life". Rain will start on Sunday afternoon, with the heaviest expected to fall from 4pm until Monday at 7am.

Events

3 h. ago Keir Starmer is the key factor in the outcome of the next Holyrood election

Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon says Scottish Labour had a successful conference, but the fundamental issue for the party remains in place.

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3 h. ago No independence referendum in next Holyrood term if SNP win, says Sarwar

The next term of the Holyrood parliament should be geared towards issues like the NHS rather than independence, the Scottish Labour leader said.

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3 h. ago Rylan Clark issues apology to Gordon Ramsay as he admits stealing from his restaurant

BBC Radio 2 host Rylan Clark made the shocking confession upon returning to his live Saturday show on the station this week, following a recent illness

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4 h. ago Keir Starmer issues grim 'danger' warning over Nigel Farage's Reform UK in major speech

Keir Starmer argued Nigel Farage's Reform UK party is 'not the answer for Britain' and promised to point out their 'bluster' in major speech to the Scottish Labour conference

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4 h. ago Met Office issues ‘danger to life’ amber warning for heavy rain and floods

The alert covers south and mid-Wales between 3pm on Sunday and 6am on Monday.

Events

4 h. ago Private investigator reveals how to tell if there's hidden cameras in your hotel room

Hidden cameras in hotel rooms are said to be a bigger issue than originally thought – with a private detective revealing what to do to check if you've been affected

Economics

4 h. ago Arsenal: Mikel Arteta issues new Ethan Nwaneri update and reveals reason for late substitution

Gunners youngster was replaced by Raheem Sterling as they chased an equaliser against West Ham

Politics

4 h. ago Missing Jenny Hall search update as Durham Police issue urgent forest plea to public

Police and search specialists are centring on routes which were used by 23-year-old

Events

4 h. ago Gregor Townsend says Scotland must build on performance in narrow England defeat

The Calcutta Cup was seized from Scottish hands through a 16-15 defeat that would have ended differently had Finn Russell nailed a late conversion.

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4 h. ago Passenger describes 'nightmare' norovirus outbreak on cruise ship

Dozens of people have fallen ill with areas of the ship closed off and warning messages being issued

Science

5 h. ago Met office 'danger to life' amber weather warning issued for Wales with flooding now expected and power cuts likely

It is one of three weather warnings in place across Wales over the next few days

Events

5 h. ago Death of a neighbourhood: Fury as uni students who don't pay council tax and host noisy parties turning suburban street into a 'family

A £550k home for sale on Sunbury Avenue, on the outskirts of Newcastle, is set to become a HMO. Of the 51 homes on the street, 48 are lived in by undergraduate students.

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