58 m. ago US defense secretary saw few political drawbacks in backing joint chiefs ouster

Pete Hegseth viewed his political odds as being unchanged in pushing Trump to fire Gen Charles BrownDon’t let a billionaire’s algorithm control what you read. Download our free app to get trusted reporting.The US defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, saw few political consequences in supporting Donald Trump’s ouster of the chairman of the joint chiefs of staff because he never had the support of the senators who wanted Gen Charles Brown to remain in the role, advisers close to the secretary said.The ramifications of Trump’s decision to fire Brown and seven other senior officials at the Pentagon took on new urgency on Thursday after five former defense secretaries, outraged at Trump’s firings, urged Congress to hold hearings and extract justifications for their dismissals under oath. Continue reading...

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59 m. ago 'I was diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer after dismissing four symptoms'

One woman has taken to TikTok to share her experience of overlooking four innocuous symptoms of the disease, while urging other people to remain more vigilant

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60 m. ago Arsenal hold Joshua Kimmich talks as Mikel Arteta faces up to new transfer reality

Arsenal have been urged to sign a striker in the summer transfer window but a new midfielder could be on the agenda for the Gunners amid talks with Joshua Kimmich

Sport

60 m. ago EDF offers up to 16 hours of free electricity from this weekend

EDF customers are being urged to take action and earn free electricity for the weekend

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90 m. ago DWP urgent 'sort by April 5' state pension warning issued to thousands of Brits

A warning has been issued over a five-week window to claim backdated voluntary National Insurance contributions or risk losing out on thousands over the course of their retirement

Events

1 hour ago Rare 'laughing sickness' with 100% death rate causes giggles and 7 other symptoms

On Rare Disease Day, we highlight one rare brain disease discovered in the 1950s with a back story as harrowing as the disease itself – and the impact it has today

Events

2 h. ago British holidaymakers ditch Turkey for three new tourist destinations

Turkey has been one of the main holiday destinations for Brits since the mid-1990s, but it appears more and more Brits are ditching the hotspot for three new countries to explore

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2 h. ago Skype to be axed by Microsoft as video calling app users handed urgent message

Microsoft has revealed Skype will soon not be available as its users are urged to instead to log into Microsoft Teams instead to stay connected with existing chats and contacts

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2 h. ago Measles cases continue to rise in the US. Here’s what to know and how to avoid it

Americans are growing more concerned about the preventable virus after an unvaccinated child died in the West Texas outbreak this week

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3 h. ago Charity Children First urging families to call support line for free expert advice if they have money worries

With one-in-four children living in poverty across Scotland, the national children’s charity is recommending struggling families seek support - and not to suffer in silence.

Society

3 h. ago Symptoms of bipolar as Heston Blumenthal says being sectioned was 'best thing'

Bipolar disorder is a complex mental health condition that presents with significant mood episodes and changes

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3 h. ago Emmerdale fans 'spot' what's really wrong with Joe Tate as his secret gets 'exposed'

Joe Tate collapsed and was urgently treated by his mysterious doctor

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3 h. ago Rails passengers urged to 'act now' ahead of major change this weekend

Train ticket prices are set to go up by 4.6 per cent on Sunday, March 2

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4 h. ago Symptoms of acute peritonitis after Loose Women's Denise Welch rushed to hospital

The 66-year-old had just returned from an idyllic Caribbean holiday when she was rushed to hospital and put on a drip

Science

4 h. ago Cheltenham Festival 2025: Packed pullouts, Star offers and top tips

The greatest show on turf gets underway on March 11 and you can stay up to date with the latest news from Cheltenham with the Daily Star

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4 h. ago The Guide #180: Anything can happen in la la land, so what can you expect at the 2025 Oscars?

In this week’s newsletter: Hollywood is literally rising from the ashes for this year’s ceremony, and as usual it won’t be without controversyCaffeinated energy drinks at the ready! Sunday is Hollywood’s biggest night of the year – and quite possibly the longest night of the year for those of us in the UK who plan to stay awake for it. Yes, the Oscars are upon us, and the Guardian has you covered as you swot up on this year’s ceremony.We’ve got guides to the best picture, actor, actress and director races, and our annual hustings, where Guardian writers go to bat for the best picture nominees (I backed The Brutalist). Plus deep dives into the anonymous Oscar ballots, the annual class photo and even the goody bags attenders at the ceremony will receive. Want even more? Rachael Healy gets the full red carpet makeover, this award season’s speeches are scrutinised, there’s a piece looking at why religion was the year’s big theme and there’s a roundup of the Oscar-baity films that didn’t...

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4 h. ago Liverpool's huge payout to Jurgen Klopp and staff as Reds confirm eye

Jurgen Klopp left his role as Liverpool manager in May 2024, ending his near nine-year stay in charge at Anfield, despite him still having two seasons remaining on his contract

Economics

4 h. ago UK workers warned to 'leave work at 5pm' on Friday as people owed £8,000 overtime

The TUC has urged people to work their proper hours and take breaks and encouraged managers to set reasonable workloads

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4 h. ago Lording it up! The stately homes you can book into, from Badminton to Cliveden House

Bring your bonnet and slip into a period drama with a stay at one of these storied country homes

Society

4 h. ago Where to ski in the Dolomites – and the best hotels to stay in

With 1,200km of runs that range from gentle nursery slopes to terrifyingly steep blacks, the Dolomites offers some of the best skiing in Europe

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