60 m. ago Trump faces new Epstein headache as Congress returns from recess

Lawmakers plan pressure campaign for release of Epstein files as victims meet with speaker and oversight committeeUS politics live – latest updatesCongress returns to session on Tuesday, and with it will come a political headache for Donald Trump in the form of renewed attention on the investigation into the disgraced financier Jeff Epstein and his death, a subject that the president has sought to avoid in recent weeks.While the president got a month-long break from the Epstein issue when lawmakers left town for the annual August recess – with the House of Representatives wrapping up a day early because of the controversy over Epstein – the calm is likely to end quickly. On Tuesday afternoon, representatives from both parties have planned press conferences and legislative maneuvers intended to put pressure on the Trump administration for more transparency over Epstein, whose suicide while awaiting trial on sex-trafficking charges in 2019 has been the subject of conspiracy theories t...

Politics

72 m. ago UK in advanced talks to build warships for Denmark and Sweden

Discussions come as London deepens alliances with Scandinavia in face of Russian threat in the Arctic

Events

88 m. ago Man United decision 'made' after Grimsby fine, EFL statement and replay question

Manchester United were knocked out of the Carabao Cup last week following a 12-11 penalty shootout defeat to League Two Grimsby Town

Politics

1 hour ago New Bee Network night bus service for another Greater Manchester town

The new service is set to launch later this week

Politics

2 h. ago Patrick Bamford to Celtic transfer 'enquiry' launched as Kelechi Iheanacho alternative emerges

The striker is a free agent after agreeing to terminate his Elland Road contract but Hoops will need to move fast to meet UEFA deadline

Politics

2 h. ago Tributes paid to 'remarkable woman' who died after being hit by bin lorry

A respected member of her community and mother to the Bishop of Llandaff, she was a volunteer at the local church

Events

2 h. ago Chris Froome 'lucky to be alive' after he tore open his HEART in crash where he flew into a road sign at 30mph after clipping kerb: Tour de France legend's wife reveals shocking new details

The four-time Tour de France winner was airlifted to hospital in France on Thursday after the incident, which resulted in a collapsed lung, a break in his back and five broken ribs.

Events

3 h. ago Highland crash: A99 closed in both directions after crash north of Latheron

Emergency services are on the scene.

Events

3 h. ago 3 men deported by US are being held in an African prison without charge, lawyers say

Three men deported by the U.S. to Eswatini in July have been held in a maximum-security prison without charge for seven weeks

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3 h. ago Bridge of Allan church receives funding to carry out 'urgent repairs' to its roof and floor

The roof of Bridge of Allan Parish Church Hall is in urgent need of replacement due to it letting in water.

Politics

3 h. ago 'Murder bid' probe launched after Greenock flat firebombing leaves pensioner in hospital

A ground floor flat on Sir Michael Street was targeted in the Inverclyde town at around 2am on Tuesday, August 26.

Events

3 h. ago Mauchline Horticultural & Agricultural Society holds annual flower show this weekend

The show will be held at Mauchline Parish Church Halls.

Culture

4 h. ago Tour de France legend Geraint Thomas outlines plan for final race before retirement

British cycling icon Geraint Thomas starts his final race on Tuesday, and he's outlined his plan for one last race on two wheels as it heads towards his home town

Sport

4 h. ago 'Loving mum', 33, killed in Llanddewi Velfrey crash while riding her bicycle

Tributes have been flooding in as 'loving' cyclist Jodie Amanda James, 33, tragically lost her life following a collision with a car on the A40 road in Pembrokeshire, Wales

Events

4 h. ago Police car which flipped in East Lancs Road crash was on emergency response

The vehicle was being driven by an officer responding to an incident when it crashed

Events

4 h. ago Grimsby respond to EFL statement after rule break vs Man United as replay stance clear

Grimsby Town have released a statement after the EFL issued them with a sanction for fielding an ineligible player

Politics

4 h. ago Detectives searching for missing Scots busker speak to 400 people in desperate hunt

Lewis Cuthbert, 25, was last seen around 4pm on August, 4 in the Lesmahagow Road area of Strathaven, South Lanarkshire.

Events

5 h. ago 'Stylish' laptop bag with 'spacious interior' that is ideal for uni drops to £18

Able fit a 15.6-inch laptop, this stylish backpack is perfect to hold your essential items for a full day of classes.

Economics

5 h. ago Church of Scotland launches new apprenticeship ministry scheme

The Church of Scotland has launched a new apprenticeship scheme to help encourage the next generation of faith leaders.

Politics

5 h. ago WWE superstars set to return to Scotland as part of Road to Royal Rumble tour

The tour will see WWE Superstars perform across the UK, Germany, Denmark, Poland and Northern Ireland as part of the Road to Royal Rumble

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