68 m. ago Health and Human Services denies it will create autism registry

A ‘real-world data platform will link existing datasets to support research into causes of autism and insights into improved treatment strategies,’ one HHS official told The Independent

Science

2 h. ago Princess Anne left 'hobbling in pain' with injury after 'incident' at Gatcombe Park Estate during royals' Easter Sunday service

The King's sister was seen hobbling and in pain when she accompanied him to church on Easter Sunday, and was leaning heavily on an umbrella.

Politics

3 h. ago Donald Trump arrives in Rome for Pope Francis' funeral amid 'ring of steel' security

Donald Trump has arrived for Pope Francis' funeral - but he is set to be given a third-row seat at the memorial service, while millions of pounds are being spent on a 'ring of steel' security operation

Politics

3 h. ago Judge blocks Trump administration from nixing collective bargaining for most federal employees

A federal judge has agreed to temporarily block the Trump administration from implementing an executive order that a labor union says would cancel collective bargaining rights for hundreds of thousands of federal employees

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3 h. ago Kanye West joins streaming service Twitch — gets banned after seven minutes

While streaming, the rapper performed a Nazi salute and said: ‘Heil Hitler’

Events

4 h. ago Pope Francis funeral LIVE: Pontiff's coffin sealed as world leaders gather for historic service

World leaders including US President Donald Trump, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will be in attendance

Politics

4 h. ago The moment I knew: standing on her shoulders, I was impressed she could bear my weight

After training together for years, acrobats Tristan St John and Asha Colless realised their ability to support one another was more than just physicalFind more stories from The moment I knew seriesIn 2021 I was at the National Institute of Circus Arts in Melbourne. That’s where I first laid eyes on Asha. She was part of a group of new students joining my cohort. She instantly struck me as someone I wanted to be friends with. At ballet class that afternoon we shared a barre and became fast friends. Over the next couple of years things remained platonic and it wasn’t until our final year that chemistry began to build.Towards the end of that dark Melbourne winter, Asha asked if I’d work with her on some acrobatics. Every day after school we’d spend an hour or so training as a pair. There was lots of stretching and chatting, trying and failing various tricks and lots of laughs. It wasn’t long before I realised I was seriously enjoying these sessions, and not just in a professional or fr...

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5 h. ago Ferguson Marine loses out again on new ferry contract in 'disappointing' blow

Western Ferries passed over the shipyard's bid to build two new ferries.

Politics

6 h. ago Revelation from spy chief blows open mystery of Jill Dando's murder

Serbian security service member Dragan Filipović was behind a "secret reprisal action" in the spring of 1999, which caused "great confusion in Europe"

Events

6 h. ago Pete Hegseth says US troops ‘need to be fit, not fat’ as he attacks ‘completely unacceptable’ statistic

Pete Hegseth has said America's troops "need to be fit, not fat", after a report by the American Security Project found two-thirds of Guard and Reserve service members are overweight.

Events

7 h. ago Pope Francis funeral LIVE: Basilica closed to mourners as world leaders gather in Rome for historic service

World leaders including US President Donald Trump, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will be in attendance

Politics

7 h. ago I'm proof you DON'T need to be on Ozempic for life to keep the weight off

Many people experience a serious return of appetite, cravings and weight after coming off Ozempic, and having read far too many horror stories, I was determined to never let it happen to me.

Politics

8 h. ago Why Swansea City's Alan Sheehan negotiations are taking so long as landscape shifts in last 24hrs

It seems Alan Sheehan has moved a step closer to earning a long-term deal at Swansea

Politics

8 h. ago FBI arrests Wisconsin judge and accuses her of obstructing immigration officials

Hannah Dugan apprehended in courthouse where she works after agency says she helped man evade authoritiesUS politics live – latest updatesThe FBI on Friday arrested a judge whom the agency accused of obstruction after it said she helped a man evade US immigration authorities as they were seeking to arrest him at her courthouse.The county circuit judge, Hannah Dugan, was apprehended in the courthouse where she works in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, at 8.30am local time on Friday on charges of obstruction, a spokesperson for the US Marshals Service confirmed to the Guardian. Continue reading...

Events

8 h. ago Pictures show state of historic listed old Swansea cinema that's set for new future

Old relics of its storied past have been found inside the Grade II listed building, including cinema seats and old movie posters

Culture

8 h. ago Queen Silvia of Sweden sparks concern as she holds onto crutch while attending funeral with King Carl XVI Gustaf

Queen Silvia of Sweden supported herself with a crutch as she joined King Carl XVI Gustaf , 78, at a funeral service for his cousin this week.

Politics

9 h. ago Doorman jailed for life for frenzied knife murder of estranged wife

Paul Antony Butler, 53, stabbed university lecturer Claire Chick, 48, in a frenzied attack outside her home in Plymouth in January this year

Events

9 h. ago Boden 'wows' shoppers by slashing 'slimming' £110 midi dress to under £50

The Flora Cord Midi Shirt Dress is a firm favourite with Boden shoppers, and it's on sale for less than £50 right now - but sizes are selling out fast

Economics

10 h. ago Dean of Westminster says stories are being told to ‘deepen our divisions’

The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle’s comments were made as he officiated at Westminster Abbey’s annual service commemorating Anzac Day.

Politics

10 h. ago More than 100,000 work days lost through sickness absence at Swansea Council last year

Mental health issues such as stress, an ageing workforce, and increased reporting of sickness absence were said to be the main reasons

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