59 m. ago Election 2025 live results: Trump ducks blame as Democratic sweep sees Mamdani beat Cuomo in NYC mayoral race

Two million New Yorkers voted in this year’s election, the first time since 1969, according to election officials

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1 hour ago Gen Z Brits are sending voice notes more than 12 MINUTES long

Gen Z adults aged 18-27 use the voice note feature the most, sending the highest volume and length of audio messages. But they barely make it through listening back.

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2 h. ago Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy visits troops near embattled Pokrovsk

Deep Ukrainian drone strikes hit petrochemical plant 1,300km inside Russia and Lukoil refinery east of Moscow. What we know on day 1,351 Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited troops in the Pokrovsk area of Donetsk oblast on Tuesday. “I met with our warriors at the command post of the 1st Corps of the National Guard of Ukraine Azov, which is conducting a defensive operation in the Dobropillya sector,” said the Ukrainian president, referring to a town about 20km (12 miles) from Pokrovsk.Russian forces had pushed further into Pokrovsk and its environs, though much of it remained beyond firm control of either side, mapping by the Ukrainian project DeepState indicated on Tuesday. “The situation remains critical,” said Deepstate, adding that in some districts Russian forces were digging in and building up positions.The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) said in its most recent assessment at time of writing, posted on 3 November: “Russian forces continue to advance in the Pokrovsk direction and ap...

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2 h. ago Louisville UPS plane crash: Everything we know as at least three dead in tragedy

UPS Flight 2976 crashed at around 5.15pm local time on Tuesday as it was departing Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport for Honolulu, Hawaii - and it burst into a fireball

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3 h. ago I've got news for the BBC bosses who think they'll get away with fabricating a damaging Trump quote: A huge storm is coming: STEPHEN GLOVER

What would you say if you learnt that the BBC had doctored a video of a politician's speech to make him sound more extreme, incendiary and dangerous than he really was?

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3 h. ago Robert Pattinson sports a dramatic black eye as he is seen for the first time on the set of upcoming heist film Here Comes The Flood in New Jersey

The actor, 39, shared a small smile as he made his way onto the set clutching a drink and the script for the upcoming heist film.

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3 h. ago At least three dead and 11 injured after UPS plane crashes near a Kentucky airport

Crash happened at the Louisville international airport and fatality numbers are expected to rise, says governorA plane has crashed near Louisville international airport in Kentucky, leaving at least three dead and 11 injured, the state’s governor, Andy Beshear, said. The governor said he expects those numbers to grow.A UPS flight took off from the airport and crashed around 5.15pm local time, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Scientists warn against exposure to loud sounds after discovering link to devastating neurological disease

Being exposed to loud noises for just an hour a day could worsen a neurodegenerative disease, a study has suggested.

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4 h. ago Rape survivors blocked from treatment as aid cuts make Africa’s unsafe abortion crisis worse, researchers warn

Funding cuts are set to block more women and girls from getting lifesaving healthcare and post-rape support, researcher Dr Jonna Both tells The Independent

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5 h. ago UPS plane crashes near Louisville international airport in Kentucky

Local police reporting unknown number of injuries as plume of smoke visible south of airport just before 5.30pmA plane has crashed near Louisville international airport in Kentucky, with local police officials reporting an unknown number of injuries.A UPS flight took off from the airport and crashed around 5.15pm local time, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Prince of Wales pledges to back those ‘standing up and defending nature’

William is visiting the South American country for the first time to stage his Earthshot Prize.

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5 h. ago Irresistible Liverpool put crisis talk to bed with emphatic response in Real Madrid win

LIVERPOOL 1-0 REAL MADRID: Alexis Mac Allister's header made it back-to-back victories for Liverpool for the first time in September, suggesting that their crisis is over

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5 h. ago Government announces plan to cut GCSE exam time by up to three hours

The final curriculum review report, commissioned by Labour last year, has recommended exam volume at key stage 4 be reduced by 10%.

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6 h. ago Celebrity Traitors finalist Nick Mohammed reveals what was 'dangerous' about taking part in BBC series

The popular comedy actor is hoping to make it a win for the faithfuls on the BBC series

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6 h. ago Loaded shotgun recovered after chase through garden in north Manchester

"Thanks to the vigilance of our neighbourhood policing team, a dangerous firearm was removed before it could be used in a serious crime."

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6 h. ago Wes Streeting warns of NHS staff facing a rising tide of ‘1970s

Mr Streeting urged patients not to take out their frustration on staff amid the challenges facing the NHS this winter.

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6 h. ago BBC Celebrity Traitors' Alan Carr fumes over 'bizarre' theory about his time on show

The Celebrity Traitors final is just around the corner, with two Traitors and three Faithfuls left standing

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7 h. ago Great British Bake Off champion reveals surprising tactic they used to win show

EXCLUSIVE: Jasmine Mitchell has told how praying helped her deal with the pressure during her time in the Bake Off tent. The medical student needed God for support

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7 h. ago Ariana Grande pleads with angry fans after missing Brazil’s Wicked premiere: ‘Please don’t wish danger on us’

Grande revealed she was experiencing an issue with her flight ahead of the movie’s premiere

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7 h. ago Trump threatens ‘legal and criminal review’ of voting if Newsom’s Democratic redistricting measure wins in California

The president’s threats portend further actions down the line, potentially to overturn 2026 midterm election results if Republicans lose control of Congress

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