39 m. ago Community visibly emotional during candlelit vigil for Air India crash victims

Faith leaders from the Hindu, Muslim, Christian and Jewish communities led the service at the Siddhashram Shakti Centre in Harrow.

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46 m. ago Tragic Air India crash leaves two young girls orphaned after dad dies fulfilling wife's final wish

Arjun Patoliya, 37, was one of the 241 people onboard the Boeing 787 Dreamliner killed in the tragedy

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47 m. ago The simple holiday error that could lead to your DWP benefits being stopped

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued a warning to millions of people planning a holiday amid specific rules

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68 m. ago Parklife 2025 in pictures so far as heavy rain fails to dampen spirits and good vibes

The festival is set to host close to 80,000 people at Heaton Park today

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1 hour ago US experts fear all vaccines at risk as Trump officials target mRNA jabs

Administration’s actions signal move away from technology as health agencies see vaccine-related shakeupsAs top US health officials turn against some mRNA vaccines, experts fear for the country’s preparedness for the next pandemic and worry that other vaccines will be targeted next.Donald Trump’s administration recently canceled a $766m award to Moderna on the research and development of H5N1 bird flu vaccines, and officials have announced new restrictions and regulations for Covid mRNA vaccines – actions that signal a move away from the breakthrough technology. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Only watching these four streaming platforms means you don't need £174 TV licence

Failing to pay for a TV licence when you need one could result in a fine of up to £1,000 but people who only use these services are exempt.

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2 h. ago Frantic hunt for gunman after Democratic lawmakers shot at their homes in 'targeted attacks'

At least three people were shot early Saturday in what authorities believe were targeted attacks at the homes of Democratic lawmakers in Minnesota.

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2 h. ago More migrants arrive in UK after blundering Labour minister claimed majority on small boats were women and children

More people have been spotted arriving in the UK via small boats after making the dangerous crossing of the English Channel from France after a Labour Minister had to issue the clarification.

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2 h. ago Strikes on Iran ease pressure on Israel to end starvation in Gaza

Critics of war will be more reluctant to press for its end while missiles from Tehran are killing people in Tel AvivMiddle East crisis – live updatesIn the hours after Israel attacked Iran, food shipments and distribution in Gaza stopped and a French-Saudi summit meant to pave the way for wider recognition of a Palestinian state was postponed indefinitely.International pressure over starvation and civilian killings in Gaza had apparently dissipated in little more than the time it took for the smoke of the first missile strikes to clear over Tehran. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Ben Ainslie’s choppy seas: SailGP, the America’s Cup and a split with Ineos

The Olympic great is rebuilding after a messy divorce with billionaire Jim Ratcliffe, all while trying to bring SailGP to the masses and win the sport’s ultimate prizeJust off Manhattan last weekend, a dozen 50ft catamarans soared across the water at speeds of up to 52mph. Navigating a precariously tight course, in the shadow of the city’s myriad skyscrapers, teams battled challenging conditions in a series of rapid, hectic races.“A lot of people don’t really know what SailGP is about,” says Sir Ben Ainslie, the four-time Olympic champion sailor. “And when they see it, it blows their mind. It’s not what anyone would think sailing is about.” Continue reading...

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2 h. ago People are only just realising Tyson Fury's 'real name' ahead of Soccer Aid

Fury has been one of the most dominant heavyweight boxers of his generation, but his rivals have often questioned his true identity - and it's all to do with his name

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3 h. ago The chronic conditions that affect one in four children – and how to treat them

People often imagine the body functions at its best during childhood, but about 25 per cent of children experience chronic pain, Natoshia R. Cunningham writes

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3 h. ago Family horror as people eat from saucepans in Cotswolds tourist hotspot

A family group said they left a UK tourist hotspot in the Cotswolds after just 30 minutes because they felt 'embarrassed' by people eating in saucepans and groups 'occupying' green spaces

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3 h. ago Northern Ireland one petrol bomb away from a racist murder, Belfast rally hears

Hundreds braved the rain to attend the anti-racism rally in the city centre.

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3 h. ago Millions expected at ‘No Kings’ protests before Trump’s military parade – live updates

‘No Kings’ protests across US come after a week of unrest over anti-immigration raids; Trump’s military parade to begin at 6.30pm ET in Washington DCA flagship No Kings march and rally are planned in Philadelphia, but no events are scheduled to take place in Washington DC, reports the Associated Press (AP). The demonstrations come on the heels of protests flaring up around the country over federal immigration enforcement raids that began last week and Donald Trump ordering national guard troops and marines to Los Angeles where protesters blocked a freeway and set cars on fire. Police responded with teargas, rubber bullets and flash-bang grenades while officials enforced curfews in Los Angeles and Democratic governors called Trump’s guard deployment “an alarming abuse of power” that “shows the Trump administration does not trust local law enforcement”.The White House’s escalating response to street protests echoes talk before Donald Trump’s inauguration of forcibly quelling resistanc...

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3 h. ago ‘I was lying between a lorry and a train’: One refugee’s two

In Independent Studio's latest series UNHEARD, Ismail shares how he risked everything on a dangerous journey to the UK in hopes of supporting his family—many of whom remain in Sudan’s war-ravaged Zamzam refugee camp

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3 h. ago The Latest: 'No Kings' protests spread across US as Trump gets military parade

Americans are planning to demonstrate against President Donald Trump across the U.S. on Saturday as a counterpoint to the 200,000 people expected to attend the military parade in Washington

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4 h. ago Air India blasted over broken planes as 'crew ban exposé' and horror failings revealed

Air India was battling an 'exceptionally poor' reputation before the horror incident that claimed the lives of all but one flight AI171 passengers - and many more people on the ground

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4 h. ago Devon skydiving horror as two people killed with tragedy under investigation

Two people have been killed following a tragic skydiving incident in Devon on Friday - emergency services confirmed two skydivers were pronounced dead at the scene

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4 h. ago How Trump hinted at a crackdown on protests long before his inauguration

Similarly, how cities have long planned their responses to a Trump-led escalation, which is finally hereThe White House’s escalating response to street protests echoes talk before Donald Trump’s inauguration of forcibly quelling resistance in urban America. Those plans are now the present.After the use of federalized national guard units and marines in response to protests in Los Angeles, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Ice) plans to deploy Swat-style special response teams to Seattle, Philadelphia, northern Virginia, New York and Chicago – cities led by Democrats that have long been the target of Trump’s invective – before expected protests this weekend, according to reports by NBC and others. Continue reading...

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