34 h. ago US to withdraw 600 troops from Syria, leaving fewer than 1,000 to help counter IS militants

The U.S. will withdraw about 600 troops from Syria, leaving fewer than 1,000 to work with Kurdish allies to counter the Islamic State group

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43 h. ago On The Beach Easter Egg hunt could win you £4,000 holiday – with no need to leave home

On The Beach has hidden an 'Easter Egg' on its website and the person who finds it will win a £4,000 holiday voucher - here's everything you need to know about the competition

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3 d. ago Celtic and Rangers launch groundshare talks with Glasgow City as 5,000 seat 'hub' could leave Hampden behind

SFA president Mike Mulraney has reportedly started talks between Glasgow's three professional women's clubs

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5 d. ago Naked pensioner leaves £100,000 trail of destruction including a destroyed HOUSE after taking monkey dust

Naked pensioner Walter Harrison was seen by neighbours shouting and banging on doors hours before he set fire to his own home whilst high on monkey dust.

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8 d. ago Donald Trump sparks fury as Social Security lists thousands of living immigrants as DEAD

Donald Trump's latest move is an effort to prompt some 6,000 immigrants to leave the country as it is thought they will "self-deport" and abandon the US for their birth countries

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1 week ago It could take weeks for flood waters to leave part of the Ohio Valley after ‘1,000

Additional evacuations could happen in western Kentucky this week

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1 week ago Trump planning $1,000 daily fine for migrants who don’t leave after deportation orders, report says

‘The safest option for illegal aliens is to self-deport,’ the administration urged

Politics

1 week ago Britain must boost its military to counter the growing threat from Russia

Editorial: The former head of MI6 warns that Europe must meet the challenge of the new rules set by Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin

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2 w. ago Severe storms and tornadoes rip across US south and midwest, killing at least six people

Outbreak of tornadoes result in five deaths in Tennessee and one in Missouri as 213,000 households without powerViolent storms and tornadoes have torn across the US south and midwest, killing at least six people and downing power lines and trees, smashing homes, and upturning cars across multiple states.The outbreak of storms and tornadoes has resulted in five deaths in Tennessee and one in Missouri, with further fatalities expected to be confirmed. The storms are now tracking east, after leaving more than 213,000 households without power from Texas to Ohio. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Myanmar junta accused of blocking aid for earthquake victims as airstrikes continue

Doctors helping with aftermath of disaster and UN special rapporteur say aid is disappearing or being blocked in areas controlled by resistance groupsAftermath of the Myanmar earthquake – a visual guideMyanmar’s military is facing criticism over continued airstrikes and claims it is blocking aid to earthquake survivors, as international agencies urged “unfettered access” to humanitarian aid in the conflict-riven nation.The 7.7-magnitude earthquake that hit central Myanmar on Friday has caused widespread destruction, killing more than 2,000 people and leaving affected areas in dire need of basic necessities such as food and water. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago London leaver: 'we would have paid another £150,000 to buy something like this in London'

After a lifetime spent living on the south eastern fringes of London Caroline and Richard FitzGerald began to question whether they were staying put simply out of habit.

Economics

3 w. ago Biodiversity loss in all species and every ecosystem linked to humans – report

Sweeping synthesis of 2,000 global studies leaves no doubt about scale of problem and role of humans, say expertsHumans are driving biodiversity loss among all species across the planet, according to a synthesis of more than 2,000 studies.The exhaustive global analysis leaves no doubt about the devastating impact humans are having on Earth, according to researchers from the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology (Eawag) and the University of Zurich. The study – which accounted for nearly 100,000 sites across all continents – found that human activities had resulted in “unprecedented effects on biodiversity”, according to the paper, published in Nature. Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago Maternity leave sex discrimination case settled for £215,000

Maeve Bradley said her maternity leave cover was promoted in her absence

Economics

3 w. ago Israeli strikes in southwestern Syria kill 4 people as troops clash with residents

Syrian media say an Israeli strike in the southwestern village has killed at least four people as Israeli troops occupying the area clashed with local residents

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3 w. ago Five killed by Israeli shelling in southern Syria, officials say; US appears to confirm fresh Yemen strikes – Middle East crisis live

Israel shells province of Darra amid warning of escalation in region; US attacks Houthis in a bid to regain control of international shipping lanesIn a statement regarding the airstrike on Syria, the Israeli military said:IDF (army) troops identified several terrorists who opened fire toward them in southern Syria. The troops returned fire in response and the IAF (air force) struck the terrorists. Hits were identified. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Neighbours actress Holly Valance steps out in $18,000 worth of designer accessories as she leaves London resta

Neighbours actress Holly Valance steps out in $18,000 worth of designer accessories as she leaves London resta  Daily Mail

Culture

3 w. ago Boehly reveals Chelsea owners likely to split if they disagree over stadium plan

Club to choose between Earl’s Court and Stamford BridgeBoehly says status quo with Clearlake Capital is ‘just fine’Todd Boehly has said plans over Chelsea’s stadium redevelopment will define whether he stays in partnership with the club’s majority shareholder, Clearlake Capital. Boehly and Clearlake have an uneasy relationship and have both explored the possibility of buying each other out. The mood has cooled since differences spilled out into the open this season but tension over Chelsea’s future direction persists.A key issue to resolve is whether Chelsea should leave Stamford Bridge or expand its capacity of about 40,000. Redeveloping is not straightforward and talks about moving to Earl’s Court have continued. There is no consensus on whether to make an offer for the Earl’s Court site. Continue reading...

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last month Live: London fire closes Heathrow Airport, leaves over 15,000 homes without power

Live: London fire closes Heathrow Airport, leaves over 15,000 homes without power  Stuff

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