18 h. ago James Comey faces deadline to file motion to dismiss charges against him – US politics live

Former FBI director charged with lying to Congress expected to claim prosecution is vindictive Donald Trump on Sunday accused Colombia’s president, Gustavo Petro, of being an “illegal drug dealer” and threatened to immediately cut US funding to the country, as a Republican senator said the US would soon announce “major tariffs” on the country.It comes after the US defense secretary confirmed in a social media post an attack on a vessel associated with a Colombian leftist rebel group. Pete Hegseth said “three terrorists were killed” in the operation, which was “conducted in international waters”. Continue reading...

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19 h. ago Major supermarket announces it is hiring nearly 30,000 people in run up to Christmas

The supermarket adds that no experience is necessary to apply

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19 h. ago Scotland squad for Autumn Tests to be revealed with injury concerns and World Cup position on line

Townsend not expected to spring surprises ahead of key matches

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38 h. ago United States Grand Prix makes major announcement just hours before F1 race

F1 has been visiting the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas for the United States Grand Prix in every season except the Covid-hit 2020 campaign since 2012

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45 h. ago Dr Hilary Jones makes major announcement about his time on ITV's Lorraine

The popular TV doctor said the broadcaster was 'having to make changes'

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62 h. ago Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice's next move 'revealed' after dad Prince Andrew's major announcement

Prince Andrew will no longer use his title or the honours which have been given to him amid the Epstein scandal allegations

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3 d. ago Major retailer announces it is reopening shop at the Trafford Centre with new concept

There will even be a bar and a piercing studio

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3 d. ago Cheltenham Festival bosses announce major change to race won 11 times by Willie Mullins

The Mares’ Hurdle, won six times by Quevega and twice by Lossiemouth, will move from Tuesday to Thursday on the festival programme

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3 d. ago Major betting chain announces closure of 57 stores across the UK and Ireland

The firm is said to have notified its staff members this week following the announcement.

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3 d. ago Major King Charles announcement made as Buckingham Palace confirm historic event

The King and Queen are set for a historic trip to the Vatican next week, where they will meet Pope Leo XIV for the first time and take part in some significant moments

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3 d. ago Buckingham Palace makes major King Charles announcement about historic moment in days

King Charles and Queen Camilla are set to meet the new Pope Leo during a trip to the Vatican next week - and Buckingham Palace has announced fresh details about the historic visit

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3 d. ago Dick and Angel Strawbridge spark frenzy with major chateau announcement

Escape to the Chateau stars Dick and Angel Strawbridge have teased a 'very special' update with their followers this week.

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3 d. ago How to get Courteeners tickets after major 2026 Wythenshawe Park gig announcement

The band will play the South Manchester park next August alongside The Vaccines and other special guests

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3 d. ago Wales suffer new autumn injury blow as Rugby Championship axed in major announcement

The latest rugby news stories from Wales and beyond

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3 d. ago Princes William and Harry were 'heartsick' at their parents' 'deluge of dirty laundry', according to royal author

On December 9, 1992, Prime Minister John Major announced to the public that Prince Charles and Princess Diana would be separating.

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4 d. ago Former Strictly star Kevin Clifton says 'perfect challenge' in major career announcement

The dancer is returning to the stage with a new play that's touring the UK and Ireland

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4 d. ago Glasgow announces when its major bike hire fleet will go all

A total of 1,000 powered rental cycles to be available at 100 locations across Scotland’s largest city

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4 d. ago Rugby Championship axed for 2026 as tournament’s future confirmed

The southern hemisphere tournament will not be played in 2026 but will appear on the global calendar for the following three years

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5 d. ago Aldi announces major change shoppers will notice in all UK stores from next week

Shoppers will spot the change across a number of Aldi's aisles

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5 d. ago Caelan Doris returns as captain but Ireland suffer key injury blow ahead of November internationals

Doris missed the British and Irish Lions tour through injury but will skipper Andy Farrell’s squad this autumn

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