8 m. ago White House defends treatment of migrants sent to Guantanamo Bay: ‘It’s a promise the president campaigned on’

Several migrants who’d been detained there say they were treated like animals during their stay at the U.S. naval base

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12 m. ago Tori Spelling responds to backlash over her son giving her a full

‘It’s wild the stuff that you can put out there that they change the narrative on so hardcore,’ Spelling said

Politics

14 m. ago Laos poisoning victim's mother fears she may never find out who is responsible

Simone White, 28, from Orpington, Kent, died in November last year after she fell ill from drinking free shots mixed with methanol whilst on a trip to the popular backpacking town of Vang Vieng

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16 m. ago Bonmatí ‘has to believe’ change will happen after Rubiales conviction

Midfielder hopes the fight of Hermoso was not in vainSpain squad ‘thankful’ for support shown by EnglandAitana Bonmatí said she “has to believe” that change will happen and that the fight of Jenni Hermoso and Spain players has not been in vain, after the conviction of Luis Rubiales for sexual assault.Speaking before England host Spain at Wembley on Wednesday, the first meeting of the two sides since Spain’s 1-0 victory in that World Cup final in Sydney, the two-time Ballon d’Or winner, when asked whether she thought change would happen, said: “I have to believe. I believe this case happened for a reason and makes us more respected as women. People will realise that it has been important, and it doesn’t need to happen any more.” Continue reading...

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21 m. ago Pictured: Mother, 39, found dead at home with man as police continue to probe 'unexplained' deaths

Natalie Jones, 39, and an unnamed 47-year-old man were discovered in the property in Hirwaun, South Wales, late on Friday afternoon after a neighbour raised the alarm.

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28 m. ago Kate Beckinsale asks her followers to pray for her 'extraordinary' mother Judy amid her stage 4 cancer battle

Kate Beckinsale asked her fans to pray for her mother amid her stage four cancer battle - as she returned to Instagram with an emotional post on Tuesday.

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31 m. ago NHS chief’s surprise resignation puts scrutiny on Streeting’s vision for NHS

Health secretary reveals that tighter Whitehall control will form part of government’s ‘plan for change’

Politics

36 m. ago Trott defends Afghanistan’s men with cloud hanging over England game

Taliban’s ban on women playing cricket has led to calls for a boycott by the ECB, but Champions Trophy match proceedsA day out from what is a must-win game for both Afghanistan and England, Jonathan Trott, head coach of the former, addressed the issue that is impossible to ignore during this Champions Trophy. The Taliban continues its brutal clampdown on women’s rights back in Afghanistan and Trott outlined the position his players find themselves in.“They know the difference between right and wrong,” said Trott, drawing a distinction between a team that play their cricket in exile under the previous Afghan flag and the regime at home. “They are under no illusions about where they have come from and they’re very courageous. You see that in their cricket and that’s the one thing I’ve not tried to change at all. They know who they are playing for and representing.” Continue reading...

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50 m. ago Palestinians say they support Trump's plans to revive Gaza as the 'Riviera of the Middle East'

Many Palestinians said they support President Donald Trump's plan to turn Gaza into the 'Riviera of the Middle East,' despite his proposal getting much pushback across the world.

Politics

54 m. ago This is a hard choice. We believe in foreign aid – but we have to make cuts. We must keep the UK safe | David Lammy

Putin’s Russia is a threat to all Europe, including the UK. Vital aid work will be hit as we spend more on defence, but we must deal with the world as it isThere are moments in history when everything turns, but the extent of change is not perceived until later when the fog has cleared. These are hinge points that require clear leadership and bold action. In the late 1940s, my Labour predecessor and hero Ernie Bevin, alongside Clement Attlee, saw through the fog when they led Britain into Nato and the UN, and secured the development of Britain’s nuclear deterrent. In the 1960s, Harold Wilson saw through the paranoia of the cold war, refusing Lyndon Johnson’s request to send British troops to Vietnam. In the 1990s, Tony Blair understood that unless we stopped the president of Serbia, Slobodan Milošević, there would be no peace in the Balkans.Three years into Vladimir Putin’s brutal war, this is again a hinge point for Britain. Keir Starmer’s commitment to dramatically raise defence s...

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59 m. ago ‘Immediate risk to life’ for mother on hunger strike over jailed son – doctor

The Free Alaa campaign said Laila Soueif is now on the 149th day of her hunger strike and was admitted to hospital on Monday evening.

Events

61 m. ago Starmer defends aid cuts to boost defence as ‘necessary’ amid charity criticism

Sacrificing aid funding to bolster Britain’s war chest was branded ‘reckless’ by charities and aid organisations.

Politics

64 m. ago Watch: Starmer defends cutting foreign aid budget to boost defence spending

Watch as Sir Keir Starmer holds a press conference on Tuesday, 25 February, after announcing he will slash the foreign aid budget to hike defence spending to 2.5 per cent of GDP to counter “tyrants” like Vladimir Putin.

Economics

74 m. ago Divorcees reveal the shocking moments they knew their marriages were over

Some married couples can pinpoint the exact moment their marriage ended. Instead of an ongoing conflict, it is sometimes one instance that changes everything and spells the end of the relationship.

Events

81 m. ago Fliers at Reagan facing long delays after FAA changed rules to shut down airspace when Marine One is in the air

A Black Hawk helicopter and American Airlines jet collided over Washington’s Reagan National Airport last month, prompting new safety procedures

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95 m. ago Military contractors linked to controversial Blackwater want civilian army and detention camps to run Trump’s deportation plans

Civil rights groups condemn ‘industrial-scale human suffering’ proposed by Erik Prince-backed group

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97 m. ago DOGE could use AI to assess federal employees’s responses to Musk’s productivity demand email: report

Musk denied claims responses would be fed through a large language model artificial intelligence system

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99 m. ago 'We want to provide more energy bill help for most vulnerable next winter'

Energy Minster Ed Miliband says energy bills are 'too high' - under new proposals, one in five families in Britain will get help through the Warm Home Discount scheme next winter

Science

1 hour ago Education Secretary pledges to tackle ‘chronic’ skills shortages

The Government has proposed to abolish the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education and replace it with Skills England.

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1 hour ago Heartbroken family demands change at special needs school after their daughter, 4, dies when feeding tube got dislodged

The family of Faith Johnson has demanded accountability from Frederick Public Schools, and accused the institution of ‘severe negligence’

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