94 m. ago Steve Bannon gloats about lack of ‘resistance’ to Trump’s second term

‘You have to take it however deep you can take it and, quite frankly, until you meet resistance. And we haven’t met any resistance,’ former Trump strategist said this week

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10 h. ago How Trump has tried to undermine the powers of Congress: ‘Violation of norms’

Over his second term, Trump has taken aim at and circumvented the legislative branch – from mass firings to tariffsFrigid January weather prompted Donald Trump’s second inauguration to be held in the rotunda of the US Capitol, an iconic room ringed by busts of former presidents that lies at the heart of Congress.Almost immediately after departing the Capitol, Trump took aim at the legislative branch, moving to siphon from lawmakers the powers to control spending, agencies and declaring war, and take them for himself, experts say. Continue reading...

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16 h. ago As Trump menaces Greenland, this much is clear: the free world needs a new plan – and inspired leadership | Gordon Brown

The idea that the liberal rules-based order can survive his presidency now seems complacent. This is a historic moment – and a time to actA European-wide chorus of resistance, led this morning by Keir Starmer, has greeted Donald Trump’s plan to take over Greenland, by force if necessary, and to start a tariff war if any country stands in his way. Have no doubt, this is a moment: if pursued as a non-negotiable demand, Trump’s plan ends any lingering hope that the liberal rules-based order can stumble on through his remaining time in office. The real question now is whether the 2020s will be defined by the complete collapse of the order’s already crumbling pillars and the atrocities accompanying it, or whether an international coalition of the willing can come together to build a new global framework in its place.For, in quick succession, the US has abandoned its longstanding championing of the rule of law, human rights, democracy and the territorial integrity of nation states. Gone i...

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19 h. ago Trump enjoys family night out with Ivanka and Kai at college football playoff final as he gets raucous reception from fans in Miami

Sport has played an integral role in Trump's second term as president, with the Commander-in-Chief attending countless events since being re-elected back in November 2024.

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28 h. ago What are Trump’s latest tariff threats and could EU hit back with ‘big bazooka’?

Europe could use powerful but untested law amid pressure over Greenland – but it could also lose out from a trade warMarkets stay calm amid Trump’s gambit, but long-term risks are hugeEuropean industry hits out at ‘ludicrous’ demandsEurope live – latest updatesDonald Trump’s threat to impose punitive US import tariffs on eight European countries opposed to his ambitions in Greenland has raised fears of a full-blown transatlantic trade war. Continue reading...

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31 h. ago ‘Very historic time’: US protests have jumped since Trump’s first term

Data shows 133% increase from 2017 to 2025 as anti-ICE and No Kings protests push mobilization against White HouseIn the year since Donald Trump retook office, the number of protests in the US outpaced those at the same point in his first administration, according to data from the Crowd Counting Consortium, an open-source project collaboration between Harvard University’s Kennedy School and the University of Connecticut.There were more than 10,700 protests in 2025, a 133% increase from the 4,588 recorded in 2017, the first year of Trump’s first term. According to the data, an overwhelming majority of US counties – including 42% that voted for Trump – have had at least one protest since he was re-inaugurated last year. Continue reading...

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56 h. ago President of Peace? How Donald Trump’s claims to have ended eight wars in his second term fall apart

The US president believes he has resolved enough global conflicts to have earned him a Nobel Peace Prize. James C. Reynolds and Alex Croft report on how his boasts stand up to scrutiny

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3 d. ago Love Island: All Stars makes history tonight with a special Saturday episode

For the first time in Love Island's history, All Stars will be airing a special Saturday episode after the wild fires in South Africa delayed the launch of the programme

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3 d. ago UK seaside town that's 'classically British' with a yearly Victorian festival

If you want to visit a seaside town that's like stepping back in time, this pretty stretch of coast is full of well-preserved historic buildings and even has Britain's oldest running Punch and Judy show

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4 d. ago Canada and China look to ‘new partnership at time of division’ as Carney and Xi meet for historic talks

Xi hails ‘turnaround in relationship’ with Canada during Carney’s four-day visit to China to foster deeper trade ties

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4 d. ago Americans’ take on Trump’s second term remains unchanged, poll reveals

Four in 10 U.S. adults approve of Trump’s performance, a figure virtually unchanged since March 2025

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5 d. ago H Is for Hawk by Helen Macdonald audiobook review – a soaring journey through grief

The author brings introspection and humour to their inspiring account of how a young goshawk helped them cope after the loss of their fatherIt is coming up to 12 years since the publication of H Is for Hawk, about the historian, writer and naturalist Helen Macdonald’s time spent training a Eurasian goshawk after an intense period of grief. Showered with awards, the book was a runaway hit and sparked a literary trend for shared transformative encounters with animals including cats, dogs, magpies and hares.This month, H Is for Hawk comes to the big screen in a new adaptation starring Claire Foy. But there is still time to get to know the source material, which tells of the sudden death of the author’s father and how Macdonald, an experienced falconer who had previously trained kestrels and peregrines, took delivery of a temperamental young goshawk named Mabel with the aim of taming her and teaching her to hunt. Macdonald, who is non-binary, is the audiobook’s narrator. Their reading i...

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5 d. ago How a billionaire with interests in Greenland encouraged Trump to acquire the territory

US president’s friend Ronald Lauder – who first proposed Arctic expansion – is now making deals in the islandOne day during his first term, Donald Trump summoned a top aide to discuss a new idea. “Trump called me down to the Oval Office,” John Bolton, national security adviser in 2018, told the Guardian. “He said a prominent businessman had just suggested the US buy Greenland.”It was an extraordinary proposal. And it originated from a longtime friend of the president who would go on to acquire business interests in the Danish territory. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago All you need to know about the Scottish city that was named UK's best place to visit

Time Out highlighted the city’s historic landmarks and scenic surroundings as key attractions.

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6 d. ago Historic Tall Ship Glenlee's masts removed in Glasgow for first time in 30 years

Rigging to be replaced as latest stage of major overhaul of 130-year-old vessel

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6 d. ago Iran protests: Death toll jumps over 2,500 as Donald Trump issues 'very strong' warning

A human rights agency said at least 2,571 had died in the protests sweeping through Iran, while more than 18,100 people are reported to have been detained ahead of the first execution scheduled for Wednesday

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7 d. ago Immigration agents have shot more than a dozen people in Trump’s second term

ICE and border patrol agents have opened fire at least 16 times as the president’s mass deportation campaign swept across the country

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7 d. ago New Red Arrows leader announced as woman to lead display team for first time

For the first time in Red Arrows history a woman will be leading the 150-strong team. Wing Cdr Sasha Nash says she 'excited' and hopes their team will inspire future aviators.

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7 d. ago Fatboy Slim and Myles Smith among artists announced for BRITs Week 2026

It comes ahead of the 2026 BRITs, which will see the awards move out of London for the first time in its five-decade history and head to Manchester

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9 d. ago 'MAGA Godfather' Steve Bannon shoots down 'bulls***' presidential rumors amid fight for third Trump term

The MAGA diehard has vehemently denied the rumors as 'bulls***', while saying he is focused on supporting a third run for President Donald Trump instead.

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