31 m. ago King Charles to deliver 'powerful message' as he walks 'diplomatic tightrope'

King Charles III is set to become the first British monarch to visit Canada in the 21st Century, and his speech is expected to send a clear message to US president Donald Trump

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98 m. ago Record number of Americans are seeking residency in UK, according to Home Office

Nearly 2,000 applications for British citizenship submitted since since January, when Donald Trump took officeDuring the 12 months leading up to March, more than 6,000 US citizens have applied to either become British subjects or to live and work in the country indefinitely – the highest number since comparable records began in 2004, according to data released on Thursday by the UK’s Home Office.Over the period, 6,618 Americans applied for British citizenship – with more than 1,900 of the applications received between January and March, most of which has been during the beginning of Donald Trump’s second US presidency. Continue reading...

Society

2 h. ago Who is eligible for winter fuel payment? Find out if you're entitled to tax

The popular winter fuel allowance was available to all pension-age Brits before the Labour Government introduced means testing for the scheme, which cut 10 million recipients

Economics

2 h. ago Haitians with HIV defy stigma as they publicly denounce USAID cuts and dwindling medication

Haitians with HIV are defying stigma as they publicly denounce USAID cuts implemented by the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump that has led to a dwindling of life-saving medication

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2 h. ago Millions of women use abortion drugs safely. Experts warn anti

Analysis: Health officials are reviewing a dubious report that claims dangerous complications from mifepristone. Public health researchers and scientists tell Julia Musto and Alex Woodward they’re extremely skeptical

Events

2 h. ago Jennifer Dulos dreamed of the perfect life – and then everything fell apart: A new look into her life before she vanished

When Jennifer Dulos vanished on May 24, 2019, in the middle of a contentious custody battle, the story focused on her estranged husband Fotis Dulos and his socialite girlfriend Michelle Troconis. Journalist Rich Cohen tells Andrea Cavallier that his new book Murder in the Dollhouse: The Jennifer Dulos Story delves into her past, using her own writings, along with court documents and interviews, in an effort to return Jennifer to the center of her own story

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3 h. ago The secret life of Carmen Electra: Donald Trump's brutal verdict on her boob job... a heartbreaking double tragedy... and the clue she's prepping a COMEBACK

When the 90s bombshell Pamela Anderson sensationally left the hit body-beautiful drama Baywatch in 1997, panicked producers scoured the planet to find a replacement...

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3 h. ago Trump’s calls for North Sea drilling not a ‘surprise’, says Swinney

The First Minister was speaking after the US President claimed incentivising drilling rather than ‘unsightly windmills’ would reduce energy costs.

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3 h. ago Any trade deal with US must be based on ‘respect not threats’, says EU commissioner

Maroš Šefčovič’s remarks come after pace of talks prompted Trump to propose 50% tariff on goods from blocThe European Union’s trade chief has struck a defiant tone after Donald Trump threatened to place a 50% tariff on all goods from the bloc, saying any potential trade deal between Brussels and Washington must be based on “respect not threats”.The US president made his statement after voicing frustration with the pace of progress on a trade agreement with the EU. The new rates would come into effect from 1 June. Continue reading...

Events

3 h. ago ‘I honestly don’t know what’s going to happen next’: Brockwell Park festival row ignites debate over public space

Legal decision in favour of south London campaign group trying to restrict music festivals reignites access rowPublic parks have been a cherished part of British life since the 19th century; for the Victorians they represented a “commitment to cultivate public good within the public realm”.But differing interpretations of this vision for municipal green space are at the heart of a debate over a very 21st-century issue: music festivals. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago What are public parks for? Inside the debate sparked by London festival row

Differing interpretations of public access rights are at heart of Brockwell case pitting campaign group against festival fansPublic parks have been a cherished part of British life since the 19th century; for the Victorians they represented a “commitment to cultivate public good within the public realm”.But differing interpretations of this vision for municipal green space are at the heart of a debate over a very 21st-century issue: music festivals. Continue reading...

Politics

3 h. ago Trump makes risky bet by rekindling his trade war with the EU

US president has shifted the focus of his offensive from Beijing to Brussels

Events

4 h. ago Kemi Badenoch facing ‘inevitable’ leadership challenge as Tories battle dire poll ratings

It comes after The Independent revealed that Tory MPs are plotting to remove Mrs Badenoch

Politics

4 h. ago Labubu chaos as 'battlefield' resale market erupts after Pop Mart pulls viral dolls

A collector who has spent more than £1,000 on viral Labubu dolls says the resale market is a 'battlefield'

Events

4 h. ago I won titles with Man United – I now wake up in pain every day and feel like an old man

Former Manchester United keeper Fabien Barthez has spoken on his battle with injuries, admitting that he wakes up in pain every day on the back of a career that saw him win two Premier League titles

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5 h. ago George Floyd's girlfriend fears Donald Trump will pardon the police officer who murdered him five years ago

Sunday is the fifth anniversary of the murder of Floyd by cop Derek Chauvin who knelt on his neck for nine minutes.

Events

5 h. ago Expert calls Musk’s ‘Doge’ involvement ‘one of the greatest brand destructions’

Top US marketing professor Scott Galloway says on Pivot podcast Tesla owner ‘has alienated his core demographic’The prominent US marketing professor Scott Galloway says Elon Musk’s decision to implement brutal job and spending cuts within the federal government on behalf of the Trump administration was “one of the greatest brand destructions” ever.Speaking on Friday’s episode of the popular Pivot podcast, which he co-hosts, Galloway said Trump’s billionaire businessman adviser alienated the customer base of his electrical vehicle manufacturer Tesla – one of his most important holdings – while aligning himself with a president whose allies aren’t interested in the kinds of cars the company makes. Continue reading...

Politics

5 h. ago Trump to address West Point graduates as he tries to impose agenda on military

President’s visit to military academy occurs as books are banned and clubs disbanded in line with anti-DEI policeDonald Trump will address graduates of West Point on Saturday, as his administration moves to implement a rightwing agenda at military service academies that has prompted the disbandment of student clubs, the removal of certain books and at least one faculty resignation.It will be the second time Trump has spoken to graduates of the United States Military Academy in upstate New York where the next generation of army leaders is educated, and offers the president an opportunity to stump for his defense policy. Continue reading...

Events

5 h. ago Three young boys and woman killed in London house fire as investigation launched

Firefighters rushed to the house fire at Tillett Close, Stonebridge, in the early hours of this morning to battle the blaze as a 41-year-old man was arrested at the scene

Events

6 h. ago Model vows to be 'next Bonnie Blue' and reveals 'once in a lifetime opportunity' with new stunt

Megan O'Neil has big ambitions of becoming 'Belfast's Bonnie Blue' by launching her own series of stunts with the first being sleeping with 10 Irish virgins over the age of 29

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