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Analysis: Rayner's explosive speech reignites leadership speculation
The ex-deputy PM did not name Keir Starmer in her attack on Labour's direction and policies - but she did not have to.
Wary allies show there's no quick fix to Trump's Iran crisis
European leaders are hesitant to help Trump secure the Strait of Hormuz, but they know inaction on the Iran war is not really an option.
Dharshini David: Economy on shaky ground even before Iran war
The government's hopes that 2026 would be the year when growth picks up are at risk of being scuppered.
Churchill's granddaughter happy with his picture being replaced on £5 note
Emma Soames rejected Nigel Farage's statement that the currency change was "wokery".
Why Europe's leaders have struggled to speak as one on Iran
European nations say they want to work better together but have differing priorities
Trump defends his exclusionary vision and attacks Democrats in the longest State of the Union address in history
The US president, beset by low approval ratings, is trying to regain control of the narrative at the Capitol nine months before the midterm elections
Who is Peter Mandelson?
A key Labour figure for decades, Lord Mandelson faces renewed scrutiny over his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
Milei pushes through a labor reform that Argentina resisted under previous right‑wing governments
The ultra‑right government is preparing to celebrate the approval of a law that allows 12‑hour workdays, makes dismissals cheaper, and strips power from unions
Welcome to r/bald, providing an online safe space for receding hairlines for over 15 years
This Reddit community of more than a million and a half people vindicates hair loss as the last frontier of ‘cool’
From January euphoria to February despair: Why most of our New Year’s resolutions fail
Whether due to overly demanding planning, unrealistic expectations, or motivation that runs out in weeks, many goals fail to be maintained in the long term
The largest genetic map of cancer in cats opens the door to treatments shared with humans
‘It seemed deeply unfair that in this era of precision medicine, where targeted therapies are the treatment of choice for cancer in humans, they didn’t exist for cats,’ says the senior author of the study
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Kanye offers to meet Jewish community in UK after Wireless controversy
He said his goal was to 'come to London and present a show of change' through his music.
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Probationary driver, 70, charged over going wrong way on Hong Kong highway
Hong Kong police have charged a 70-year-old man with dangerous driving, after viral footage allegedly shows him going the wrong way on a highway in a black Mercedes-Benz before making a U-turn. Pol…
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Iran War Live Updates: Trump’s Deadline Draws Closer With No Sign of Diplomatic Breakthrough
Israel and Iran traded fresh attacks on Tuesday after President Trump said a cease-fire proposal was “not good enough.” Mr. Trump has threatened to destroy Iran’s bridges and power plants if it doe…
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Lawes out of England retirement and will join Sale
Former England captain Courtney Lawes says he is "officially un-retiring from international duty" after signing for Sale for 2026-27.
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Minimum wage: Who is getting a pay rise and how much is it?
Increases in the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage mean 2.7 million workers will be paid more from April.
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Japan’s fiscal 2026 budget passes Upper House
The ¥122.3 trillion budget is the largest ever, reflecting Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's goal of an expansionary fiscal policy.
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Disruption expected as six-day doctors' strike begins
The NHS is advising patients in England to only use emergency services when necessary but attend any confirmed appointments.
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Resident doctors begin longest strike yet as Streeting accuses BMA of hypocrisy over pay – UK politics live
The health secretary and the BMA trade accusations over who bears responsibility for the collapse of talks In his interviews this morning Wes Streeting , the health secretary, accused the BMA of hy…
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For Gulf states, geography is both a generous and treacherous patron
The Strait of Hormuz blockage is being felt far and wide. While the world struggles with higher pump prices, key energy exporters such as the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Qatar face severe econom…
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Middle East crisis live: Trump says he is ‘not at all’ worried about possible war crimes as his deadline for Iran nears
Israel warns Iranians to immediately stop using trains or being near railway lines, saying it would ‘endanger’ their lives Here are some of the latest images coming in from the Middle East as the w…
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JD Vance due in Budapest to back Viktor Orbán’s election campaign – Europe live
Hungary’s opposition leader Péter Magyar responds to JD Vance’s visit by saying ‘no foreign country may interfere in Hungarian elections’ JD Vance’s Air Force Two is now on approach to Budapest. Se…
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Lawmakers call for fuel subsidies, citing loss-making bus service amid oil price spike
A Hong Kong coach operator’s failed attempt to reduce its services was only the “tip of the iceberg” of cuts in bus rides amid rising fuel costs, lawmakers have warned, as they urged the government…
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Trump administration scraps transgender student protections in schools
Trump has taken a hard line on trans rights since returning to office
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Universal Music, home to Taylor Swift and Drake, receives €55bn takeover offer
Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square claims world’s biggest music company has suffered due to delay of US listing Business live – latest updates Billionaire Bill Ackman’s hedge fund has offered to buy Uni…
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Australia’s most decorated soldier arrested over war crimes allegations in Afghanistan
Ben Roberts-Smith has been accused of murdering civilians and ordering subordinates to carry out executions
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Tucker Carlson criticizes Trump’s expletive-fueled Easter message threatening Iran: ‘Who do you think you are?’
Conservative broadcaster long opposed to military intervention against Tehran rebukes president over sweary social media post demanding reopening of the Strait of Hormuz
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Taiwan opposition leader heads to China in what she calls a ‘journey for peace’
Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun is heading to China at the invitation of President Xi Jinping, in what she calls a “journey for peace” as Beijing pushes for the self-governed island to come u…
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Offset, Former Migos Rapper, Is Shot Outside Florida Casino
The former member of the chart-topping Atlanta trio was in stable condition after being shot in Hollywood, Fla., his representative said. The police said they had detained two people.
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Australians buy record number of new EVs – as it happened
This blog is now closed Ben Roberts-Smith arrested over alleged war crimes Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The NSW government is rolling out a free nasal spray flu vacc…
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Oil prices top $110 after Trump says Iran can be ‘taken out’ in one night
Mixed stock market reaction to president’s comments, while IMF chief warns of inflation and slower growth Business live – latest updates Oil traded at more than $110 a barrel on Tuesday after Donal…
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Iran-US war latest: Israel warns Iranians not to use trains as Trump’s deadline to ‘obliterate’ Iran hours away
‘The entire country can be taken out in one night,’ said the US leader
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Kanye West offers to meet UK’s Jewish community after Wireless backlash
Rapper who has previously made antisemitic remarks responds to criticism over his booking at London festival The rapper formerly known as Kanye West has broken his silence and offered to “meet and …
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Russian court designates Chechen Republic of Ichkeria a ‘terrorist organization,’ bans its units across Europe
A court in Grozny has designated the Chechen Republic of Ichkeria a terrorist organization and banned its activities in Russia.
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Taiwan opposition chief arrives for China 'peace' mission as president calls for talks
Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of the Kuomintang — Taiwan's largest opposition party — could meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
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Kanye West offers to meet Jewish community as pressure builds for U.K. ban over festival backlash
LONDON — Ye has offered to meet members of the Jewish community in Britain, as he responded for the first time Tuesday to growing backlash over his status as headliner of a London music festival.
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Pauline Hanson says she won’t ‘abandon’ Ben Roberts-Smith as Greens argue ‘no one should be above the law’
Queensland senator ‘steadfast’ in her support of former Australian soldier as police charge him with five counts of war crime – murder Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our…
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Iran tells young people to make human chains around power plants ahead of Trump’s deadline
The Revolutionary Guard is also urging parents to send their children to man checkpoints
The Independent World -
Ukrainian drone strike kills family of 3, including 12-year-old, in Russia
A Ukrainian drone strike killed two adults and their 12-year-old child in the Alexandrovsky District of Russia’s Vladimir region, the region’s governor, Alexander Avdeyev, said.
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Oil prices rise as energy boss warns crisis is worse than 1973, 1979 and 2002 combined
Brent crude futures rose 1% to $111.53 a barrel having risen over 50% since the war started
The Independent World -
Japanese bond rout continues, taking 10-year yields to a 27-year high
Fiscal worries and inflationary pressures are being made worse by the war in the Middle East and oil shortage concerns.
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Vedomosti reports Kremlin is weighing removal of Belgorod region governor ahead of September elections
Belgorod Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov may step down before regional elections scheduled for September 2026, the Russian business daily Vedomosti reported, citing three sources close to the president…
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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin ‘no longer has upper hand’ in war, says ex-CIA chief
Ukrainian forces are stopping the Russians cold on the front lines, says ex-CIA chief
The Independent World -
Taiwan opposition leader visits China for expected meeting with Xi Jinping
Cheng Li-wun said she "gladly accepted" Xi Jinping's invitation and hopes to be a "bridge for peace".
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Iran defiant as deadline looms for Trump threat to infrastructure
Tehran rejected a U.S. proposal brokered by Pakistan for an immediate ceasefire and the lifting of its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, followed by talks on a broader peace deal.
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The nations doing deals with Iran to get ships through Strait of Hormuz
Access to world’s most critical energy chokepoint is no longer governed by international law but direct diplomacy with Iran
The Independent World -
Bachelorette star Taylor Frankie Paul in court over abuse allegations
A Utah judge is expected to hear arguments on a protective order sought by a former partner against Taylor Frankie Paul, star of Hulu's ‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’
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Pakistani man arrested on suspicion of smuggling 270kg of stimulants into Japan
The 53-year-old Pakistani used-car dealer has been detained with five others for alleged smuggling the drugs, worth about ¥14.3 billion, from the United Arab Emirates.
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Australia's most-decorated living soldier charged over alleged war crimes
Ben Roberts-Smith, who denies all wrongdoing, previously lost a landmark defamation case over the alleged murders.
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Internal University of Tokyo probe finds at least 21 cases of ethics violations
The results of the investigation comes after a series of bribery scandals involving faculty members at the institution were revealed last year.
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Student stabs teacher to death outside school in Russia
A 17-year-old ninth-grader stabbed a teacher to death outside a school in Dobryanka, a city in Russia’s Perm Krai roughly 60 kilometers (37 miles) from Perm, Governor Dmitry Makhonin said.
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Thousands dead and neighbourhoods razed to the ground: Aid agencies fear southern Lebanon is becoming the new Gaza
More than a month after war erupted in the Middle East following US-Israeli strikes on Iran, the IDF is pressing ahead with an offensive on its border that threatens to drive hundreds of thousands …
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Reform UK would stop visas for people from countries seeking slavery reparations
The ‘bank is closed and the door is locked’, says Zia Yusuf as calls grow for compensation to remedy historical wrongs Reform UK would stop issuing visas to people from any country that continues t…
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Price of first class stamp rises to £1.80
The rise come as the postal service faces criticism over missing delivery targets.
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When I get abused just for dancing, it shows how far hatred of politicians has gone | Stella Creasy
Concern over MPs’ competence is one thing, but this is silencing opponents’ voices by character assassination, and it leads to a dark place Stella Creasy is the Labour and Cooperative MP for Waltha…
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Why Hungary’s Election Could Swing on Roma Votes
Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s policies affecting the Roma minority have put those voters in play in upcoming parliamentary elections. In a tight race, they could make the difference.
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The curious case of a pint-sized sleuth’s box-office phenomenon
A Golden Week tradition for many, the "Detective Conan" blockbuster franchise has built a cycle of anticipation that keeps fans engaged year after year.
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Oil prices rise ahead of Trump's Iran deal deadline
The US president has threatened to take out Iran "in one night" if it does not agree to open the Strait of Hormuz.
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India's top court hears challenges to ruling on women's entry into temple
Experts say the court's decision will have far-reaching consequences for women's religious freedoms in India.
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Warmest weather of the year expected with 25C on Wednesday
The warmest weather of the year is expected on Tuesday and Wednesday as temperatures rise above average, as Simon King explains
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Emperor and his family visit 2011 disaster memorial in Fukushima
The imperial couple and their daughter arrived in Fukushima Prefecture on Monday on a trip to inspect reconstruction efforts following the March 2011 disaster.
The Japan Times