2 h. ago State Department official boosted fake rumor about Rubio’s sexuality and called him ‘low IQ’ in since

Conservative Darren Beattie was appointed by Rubio last month to be the acting undersecretary for public diplomacy and public affairs

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2 h. ago Special delivery! The King hands Sir Chris Hoy the Commonwealth Games baton as cycling legend proclaims Glasgow 2026 could 'inspire' a nation

Sir Chris Hoy has backed Glasgow 2026 to 'inspire' the nation after joining The King to officially start the countdown to the Commonwealth Games on Monday.

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3 h. ago NHS England to cut workforce by half as Streeting restructures

The health secretary will shrink NHS England’s workforce to save money and avoid ‘duplication’NHS England will lose half its staff and a huge swathe of its senior management team as part of a brutal restructuring under its new boss.Its workforce will shrink from 13,000 to about 6,500 as entire teams are axed to save money and avoid “duplication” with officials at the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Silly billies? Think again! Goats are smarter than sheep and alpacas, scientists say

In the first study of its kind, experts from the University of Aberystwyth tested the ability of three animals - sheep, alpacas and goats - to process information.

Economics

3 h. ago Fire that damaged four Tesla Cybertrucks in Seattle under investigation

Seattle fire officials said a late Sunday fire damaged four Tesla Cybertrucks

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3 h. ago Watchdog official ‘said Gove wanted to circumvent process’ for Dyson ventilator

The former minister was giving evidence to UK Covid-19 Inquiry.

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4 h. ago Trump confirms detention of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil: ‘the first arrest of many to come’ – live

Trump says Ice took the Palestinian student protester into custody after his executive order‘Reeks of McCarthyism’: outrage after Ice detains Palestinian student activistSecretary of state Marco Rubio has announced that USAid will cancel the majority of its programs, while the rest will be folded into the state department.Writing on X, Rubio said:After a 6 week review we are officially cancelling 83% of the programs at USAID.The 5200 contracts that are now cancelled spent tens of billions of dollars in ways that did not serve, (and in some cases even harmed), the core national interests of the United States. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Lady Gaga on course for fifth UK number one album with Mayhem

It comes after the US singer released her seventh studio album last Friday.

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5 h. ago Trump confirms arrest and detention of Palestinian activist: ‘the first arrest of many to come’ – live

Trump says Ice took Mahmoud Khalil into custody after his executive order‘Reeks of McCarthyism’: outrage after Ice detains Palestinian student activistSecretary of state Marco Rubio has announced that USAid will cancel the majority of its programs, while the rest will be folded into the state department.Writing on X, Rubio said:After a 6 week review we are officially cancelling 83% of the programs at USAID.The 5200 contracts that are now cancelled spent tens of billions of dollars in ways that did not serve, (and in some cases even harmed), the core national interests of the United States. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Leader of student protests at Columbia facing deportation after arrest by immigration officials

A prominent Palestinian activist who helped lead last spring’s protests at Columbia University is facing deportation following his arrest by federal immigration agents over the weekend

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6 h. ago One person in hospital but all crew accounted for after North Sea ships collide, says local MP – live

Graham Stuart says other 36 mariners across both crews are ‘safe and accounted for’Full story: UK coastguard scrambled after ship collisionTransport secretary Heidi Alexander has expressed concern about the collision and thanked emergency workers who are dealing with the situation.The Labour MP for Swindon South said “I’m concerned to hear of the collision between two vessels in the North Sea this morning and am liaising with officials and HM Coastguard as the situation develops. I want to thank all emergency service workers involved for their continued efforts in responding to the incident.” Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Ten classic Scottish baby names that were once favourites but have faded over time

Using official data, the Daily Record lists 10 once-popular Scottish baby names due for a comeback were once among the most popular

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8 h. ago Football club share pic of adult star Sophie Rain on account as 'investigation launched'

Scottish football club Clyde FC have launched an investigation after their official account reposted a photo of adult star Sophie Rain asking fans if they wanted her or a PS5

Economics

8 h. ago Netflix Sweet Magnolias season 5 believed to be in the works as important clue spotted

Sweet Magnolias season five may not have been officially announced just yet but there has been a major clue to indicate the Netflix drama making a comeback after the fourth series.

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8 h. ago Netflix You season 5 official trailer teases Joe Goldberg's 'not done yet' as familiar faces want revenge

You season five is set to be the final series of the Netflix thriller and now the official trailer has been released, teasing a "killer finale" for Joe Goldberg.

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8 h. ago Marco Rubio announces cancellation of most USAid programs – live

Secretary of state says on social media that 83% of the programs at USAid are being cancelledSecretary of state Marco Rubio has announced that USAid will cancel the majority of its programs, while the rest will be folded into the state department.Writing on X, Rubio said:After a 6 week review we are officially cancelling 83% of the programs at USAID.The 5200 contracts that are now cancelled spent tens of billions of dollars in ways that did not serve, (and in some cases even harmed), the core national interests of the United States. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago Andrea Berta set to join Arsenal as club’s new sporting director

53-year-old Italian left Atlético Madrid in JanuaryBerta has vast experience after 12 years in MadridAndrea Berta is primed to join Arsenal as their new sporting director. The club have conducted a thorough recruitment process to find a replacement for Edu, who resigned from the post last November, and have considered a number of candidates. They included an internal one – Jason Ayto, who has filled the role on an interim basis since Edu’s departure.Berta has emerged as the outstanding choice. The 53-year-old Italian, who left Atlético Madrid in January after 12 years as the sporting director there, has agreed a deal and, once the contracts have been signed, there would appear to be no obstacle to him starting straight away, enabling him to work towards what is sure to be a big summer for Arsenal. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago Germany’s Greens vow to block Merz’s flagship spending package

Party officials reject €500bn infrastructure fund plan and change to debt borrowing rules to fund defence spending

Politics

9 h. ago Dyson quietly launches 'most powerful' handheld vacuum and it's already on sale

The new Dyson vacuum is now £50 off and is ideal for cleaning stubborn mud, dirt and pet hair from inside a car, van or caravan

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9 h. ago More than 30 nations will participate in Paris planning talks on a security force for Ukraine

Military officials from more than 30 nations are expected to take part in Paris talks on the creation of an international security force for Ukraine

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