1 hour ago Pride Toronto loses corporate funding as Trump’s DEI purge has chilling effect

Canadian event loses three sponsors who also do business in the US to avoid being seen as supporting LGBTQ+ rightsPride Toronto, one of the largest celebrations of LGTBQ+ people in North America, is reeling from the loss of three major sponsors who have pulled funding after Donald Trump’s purge of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programmes in the US.Kojo Modeste, the executive director of the Canadian event said that the sponsors who also do business in the US are seeking to avoidbeing seen as supporting LGBTQ+ rights. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Trump hints UK could avoid the sanctions he plans for EU during White House talks with Starmer – follow live

US president says UK is ‘very different place’ where he has investmentsTrump-Starmer visit: the key takeawaysEuropean Commission president Ursula von der Leyen will travel to London this Sunday to take part in an informal meeting on Ukraine and European security, the European Commission has just confirmed. Jakub Krupa has more on his Europe live blog.David Lammy, the foreign secretary, has confirmed that President Trump has the ability to veto the deal that the UK has negotiated transferring sovereignty of the Chagos Isands to Mauritius. Speaking on ITV’s Peston last night, Lammy said:If President Trump doesn’t like the deal, the deal will not go forward.The reason for that is because we have a shared military and intelligence interest with the United States, and of course they’ve got to be happy with the deal, or there is no deal. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Chagos Islands talks ‘going to work out very well’, says Donald Trump

The UK has offered the president an effective veto on the deal because of its implications for US security.

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4 h. ago Measles is one of the world's most contagious viruses. Here's what to know and how to avoid it

Measles is rarely seen in the United States, but Americans are growing more concerned about the preventable virus as cases continue to rise in rural West Texas

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6 h. ago Doctor names common reason why hearing 'heartbeat' in your ear could be deadly

Pulsatile tinnitus is a repetitive sound you hear in your head or ears which is normally at the same rate as your heartbeat, and can be a sign of a life-threatening emergency

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6 h. ago MP Mike Amesbury breaks silence as he's pictured for first time following three nights in prison

He successfully appealed his sentence for common assault and walked free following a hearing at Chester Crown Court

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6 h. ago Dermatologist warns three common habits could be damaging your hair

A dermatologist has listed three controversial things she would never do to her hair and explained why they can be damaging for your locks - some people may be surprised

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6 h. ago Best CBD products for joint pain relief: Balms, creams, oils and more

A natural remedy that’s both quick and effective

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7 h. ago What to avoid when taking the contraceptive pill and the five common things that can make it less effective

From grapefruit to St John’s Wort, there are everyday items that can cause the contraceptive pill to be less effective 💊

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7 h. ago Trump live: Mexico, Canada tariffs will take effect on March 4 and levy on China will double, president says

President claims drugs ‘still pouring into our Country from Mexico and Canada at very high and unacceptable levels’

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7 h. ago Trump says tariffs for Mexico, Canada, and China to go into effect next week – live

US president blames illegal drugs from Mexico and Canada as reason for tariffs going into effect on 4 March; China to be charged an additional 10% As Donald Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk work zealously to slash tens of billions in federal spending by axing thousands of jobs and gutting some government agencies, Musk faces mounting claims he has conflicts of interest and no oversight, legal and ethics experts say.Trump’s largest campaign donor and the world’s wealthiest man, Musk was tapped by the president to lead the so-called “department of government efficiency” (Doge) in a radical and opaque cost-cutting drive that allows him to keep control of SpaceX, Tesla and other huge companies with billions of dollars in federal contracts.We expect that today’s meeting will be the first in a series of such expert consultations that will bring us closer to overcoming the disagreements that have arisen with the American side, strengthening confidence-building measures. Continue readin...

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7 h. ago US to raise tariffs on China and push ahead with Canada and Mexico levies

Donald Trump says tariffs on America’s biggest trading partners to go into effect on March 4

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7 h. ago 4 common dental issues facing seniors and how to handle them

With the right care and attention, many of these issues can be managed or even prevented.

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7 h. ago Expert's warning over most common mistake causing your energy bills to soar

Households can reduce their bills by listening to this key advice

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8 h. ago Daylight saving time 2025: When do the clocks move forward in the US?

Some Americans may experience potential health effects when the clocks ‘spring forward’ on Sunday, March 9, 2025

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8 h. ago US to boost tariffs on China and push ahead with Canada and Mexico levies

Donald Trump says tariffs on America’s biggest trading partners to go into effect on March 4

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8 h. ago Grim 'vape tongue' phenomenon sparks chilling warning after bombshell e

An expert has warned some people who overuse e-cigarettes could have a new side-effect known as vape tongue, which can cause a temporary loss of taste in people's mouths

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8 h. ago DVLA rule changes this week including new tax and fuel rates

Drivers are being urged to be aware of a raft of new rules, costs and regulations that are set to come into effect in the coming days, including new number plates and fuel rates

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8 h. ago Professor Tim Spector shatters common arthritis diet myths that are 'total nonsense'

Spector busted myths about some common foods that have been previously linked to arthritis

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9 h. ago Lord Mandelson tells US: ‘We don’t need to fight over trade’

Lord Mandelson urged the US to avoid engaging in a trade dispute with the UK, in an address at the British Embassy in Washington DC on Wednesday (27 February).

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