71 m. ago US confirms 126 deaths linked to strikes on alleged drug boats

This figure includes 116 people killed outright in at least 36 attacks carried out since early September

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2 h. ago Captive beluga whales threatened with euthanasia granted last

Marineland, a defunct amusement park near the Niagara Falls, had reportedly told Canadian officials that the only options for its 30 surviving belugas were ‘export or death’

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2 h. ago ICE sends message to Super Bowl fans amid fears for their safety after latest Minneapolis shooting

The high-stakes announcement comes as Minneapolis is rocked by the deaths of two American citizens at the hands of federal officers in less than three weeks.

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4 h. ago Record number of people in UK live in ‘very deep poverty’, analysis shows

Joseph Rowntree Foundation finds problem is ‘deeper and more damaging than at any point in the last 30 years’The UK’s poorest families are getting poorer, with record numbers of people classed as in “very deep poverty” – meaning their annual household incomes fail to cover the cost of food, energy bills and clothing, according to analysis.Although overall relative poverty levels have flatlined in recent years at about 21% of the population, life for those below the breadline has got materially worse as they try to subsist on incomes many thousands of pounds beneath the poverty threshold. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Britain’s ‘poorest still getting poorer’ as Labour urged to act on ‘record high’ levels of poverty

Poverty will remain stuck at a high level without change, researchers warn

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4 h. ago Record proportion of profit warnings sparked by policy and global upheaval – EY

The worries were cited as a leading factor for 42% of UK-based businesses cutting their outlook for annual profits last year.

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4 h. ago Emmerdale favourite charged with double murder and arrested in front of children

The murder investigation into recent deaths continues next week in Emmerdale, and one villager is set to be blamed.

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4 h. ago Emmerdale favourite charged with double murder as Celia and Anya twist unfolds

Emmerdale will air a dramatic double arrest next week as the police investigate the deaths of Celia Daniels and Anya, with one villager wrongfully charged with murder

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4 h. ago Sky Sports star Hayley McQueen calls for action after Man Utd ace dad’s death linked to heading ball

SKY sports presenter Hayley McQueen has urged football bosses to act after a coroner ruled heading the ball was a factor in her dad’s death. Centre-half Gordon made the manoeuvre thousands of times in his 15-year career for Man United and Leeds United. Ten years before his death, at 70, in Hutton Rudby, North Yorks,...

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4 h. ago Emmerdale icon shares Cain Dingle death fears as fans will see 'very different' character

Emmerdale actor Jeff Hordley has spoken out for the first time about his character Cain Dingle's prostate cancer diagnosis on the ITV soap, revealing his character will change

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4 h. ago Canada gives conditional approval for Marineland to export remaining belugas to the US

Canada’s last captive whales have a received a reprieve from death after the Canadian government conditionally approved a plan to export them to the United States

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4 h. ago Minneapolis mayor says some federal agents will begin to leave on Tuesday amid growing anger over Alex Pretti death – live

Jacob Frey adds that he will meet border czar Tom Homan; Donald Trump described their call as ‘very good’, claiming ‘lots of progress’ was madeAs more and more Republicans call for an investigation of Alex Pretti’s killing, it’s worth remembering that Donald Trump’s call for heavy-handed immigration enforcement appeared to have already rankled a portion of his base.A Politico poll that surveyed some 2000 adults between 16 and 19 January found that 49% of Americans believed Trump’s campaign was “too aggressive”. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago What we know about the investigations into the Minneapolis shooting death of Alex Pretti

The fatal shooting of Minneapolis man Alex Pretti by federal immigration officers has sparked calls for an independent investigation

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5 h. ago US winter storm: at least 29 people dead and nearly 200m under cold alerts

Thousands of flights also canceled as states from Texas to Maine grapple with heavy snow, ice and cold temperaturesTell us: have you been affected by the US storm?The powerful winter storm sweeping across much of the US over the weekend has been linked to at least 29 deaths.The deaths have been reported from Texas to New England as many parts of the country grappled with heavy snow, ice and dangerous cold. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago One of the last remaining World War Two Chindits dies aged 104

ONE of the last World War II Chindits, Pte Charlie Richards, has died, age 104. His passing leaves Sid Machin, 101, of Christchurch, Dorset, as the last survivor of this secret guerilla-style unit that fought the Japanese in Burma. Pte Richards’ death was confirmed yesterday by the Royal British Legion. Born in Dundee, Charlie was...

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5 h. ago Death toll from US strikes on alleged drug boats reaches 126 people

The U.S. military says the death toll from strikes on alleged drug boats is up to 126 people, with the inclusion of those presumed dead after being lost at sea

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5 h. ago Trump faces record low approval on immigration since White House return, poll finds

Just 39 percent of Americans now approve of Trump's handling of immigration

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5 h. ago Trump agrees to ‘look into’ pulling some ICE agents out of Minnesota as officials face mounting questions and anger – live

US president and Minnesota governor Tim Walz hold phone call as White House faces scrutiny of its immigration surge that has led to two deaths in the stateAs more and more Republicans call for an investigation of Alex Pretti’s killing, it’s worth remembering that Donald Trump’s call for heavy-handed immigration enforcement appeared to have already rankled a portion of his base.A Politico poll that surveyed some 2000 adults between 16 and 19 January found that 49% of Americans believed Trump’s campaign was “too aggressive”. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Teen 'loved by everybody' falls to his death from balcony on first holiday abroad

Thomas and his girlfriend were due to return home the following day

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6 h. ago Extreme heatwave may break records in Victoria as firefighters warn of bushfire risk in ‘very dry’ state

Ouyen and Mildura in northern Victoria forecast to break state’s all-time maximum on Tuesday, as weather warnings issuedFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA day of record-breaking heat looms for Victoria, with temperatures forecast to hit 49C in the Mallee and Melbourne facing its hottest day since Black Saturday 2009.It was 26.1C as the sun rose on Tuesday over the small Victorian town of Ouyen, the Mallee town of 1,170 people whose forecast high of 49C would break the state’s temperature record of 48.8C set in Hopetoun on Black Saturday in 2009. Continue reading...

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