Washington DC shooting: Pentagon deploying 500 more national guard troops to city after two guardsmen were shot near White House- latest updates
Defense secretary Pete Hegseth said the additional troops are being sent in after request by president Trump; both guardsmen in critical condition, officials sayTwo West Virginia national guard members shot in Washington DCBloomberg’s scoop showing how Trump aide Steve Witkoff coached the Kremlin on the best way to get into Trump’s good graces is extraordinary for what it tells us about Witkoff’s dubious loyalties, and the Kremlin’s potential influence over US negotiation efforts. But equally interesting is the leaked material itself and where it may have come from.The story covers two intercepted phone calls: one between Witkoff and top Kremlin... [Continue Reading]
Australia politics live: Labor strikes deal with the Greens to overhaul federal environmental protection laws
Anthony Albanese announces Greens have agreed to support Labor’s rewrite of the EPBC Act. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast‘We are very close’ on environment bill, Hanson-Young saysHanson-Young says she’s feeling more positive about a deal on the environment bill than she was at the start of the week.I don’t expect that we will get everything we want. We’re just trying one last time [on the basis] that I wanted more protections for our forests, and protections for climate, of course.If we can get movement on those issues, I’ve always said that... [Continue Reading]
Death toll in Hong Kong tower block fire rises to 36 with 279 reported missing
Huge blaze broke out at Wang Fuk Court residential complex in Tai Po district on WednesdayHong Kong fire – latest updatesBamboo scaffolding may be to blame for spread of Hong Kong tower block fireThe death toll from a huge fire that has engulfed several residential tower blocks in Hong Kong has risen to 36, and a further 279 people have been reported missing, the city’s leader, John Lee, said in the early hours of Thursday morning.A taskforce has been set up to investigate the cause of the fire, which broke out on Wednesday afternoon at the Wang Fuk Court residential... [Continue Reading]
Two US National Guard troops shot to death in Washington, DC: Governor
Police say they have one suspect in custody as Donald Trump promises 'very steep price' for perpetrator of shooting. [Continue Reading]
David Lerner, a Mr. Fix-it of Apple Computers, Dies at 72
He and a partner founded Tekserve, a Manhattan emergency room for frozen hard drives, keyboards, screens and their confounded owners. [Continue Reading]
Did the Giant Heads of Easter Island Once Walk?
Scholars have long debated how the massive stone figures of Rapa Nui got to where they stand today. A new study offers one possible explanation. [Continue Reading]
Differences Over Health Care and Ukraine Roil a Chaotic G.O.P. Congress
Republican lawmakers and the White House have unloaded on one another as post-shutdown tension over policy and performance spreads across Capitol Hill. [Continue Reading]
Millions to pay more in tax as Reeves says Budget is tackling cost of living
The chancellor says she is "asking ordinary people to pay a little bit more" as she extends the freeze on income tax bands. [Continue Reading]
Channel 4 star defends Tom Read Wilson after ‘real voice’ baffled I’m A Celebrity fans
'I can confirm Tom does speak how Tom speaks.' [Continue Reading]
Woman given suspended sentence over cyclist's death
A woman whose husband was killed whilst out for a Sunday cycle on the Malahide Road in Dublin last year, has said no words can ever change how brutal it has been since she lost him. [Continue Reading]
'Self-sufficiency' key tenet of new migration philosophy
The starting point for Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan on the country's migration system changes was a statistic: Ireland's population increased by 1.6% last year, which was seven times the European average. [Continue Reading]
Two National Guard members fatally shot near White House
Two members of the National Guard were shot and killed in Washington near the White House, officials said, putting the building into lockdown and drawing a massive law enforcement response to the area. [Continue Reading]
Two West Virginia national guard members killed in Washington DC
The two national guard members were shot near Farragut West metro station, and police said one suspect is in custodyUS politics live – latest updatesTwo West Virginia national guard members were killed in a shooting on Wednesday in Washington near the White House, according to the state’s governor.“It is with great sorrow that we can confirm both members of the West Virginia National Guard who were shot earlier today in Washington DC have passed away from their injuries,” wrote Patrick Morrisey, West Virginia’s governor, on X. “These brave West Virginians lost their lives in the service of their country.” Continue... [Continue Reading]
Washington DC shooting: two national guardsmen’s condition unclear as West Virginia governor walks back earlier post - latest updates
West Virginia governor Patrick Morrisey now says his office is awaiting ‘more complete information’ after two guardsmen from his state were shot near White HouseTwo West Virginia national guard members shot near White HouseBloomberg’s scoop showing how Trump aide Steve Witkoff coached the Kremlin on the best way to get into Trump’s good graces is extraordinary for what it tells us about Witkoff’s dubious loyalties, and the Kremlin’s potential influence over US negotiation efforts. But equally interesting is the leaked material itself and where it may have come from.The story covers two intercepted phone calls: one between Witkoff and top... [Continue Reading]
Can Europe prevent an unjust ‘peace’ in Ukraine – and what is at stake if it fails?
Seizing Moscow’s money to bail out Kyiv may be all that stands between a fair outcome and a ‘deal’ that brings war in the rest of Europe a step closerDon’t get This Is Europe delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereWith Ukraine’s future back on the geopolitical carving block, Europe is facing its own moment of truth. Is it ready to defend Kyiv against the imposition of a lopsided “peace” that rewards Vladimir Putin and undermines the entire continent’s security?Not for the first time, European governments were left in the dark about secret US-backed proposals to end Russia’s war. Leaked... [Continue Reading]
Australia politics live: Labor strikes deal with the Greens to overhaul federal environmental protection laws
Anthony Albanese announces Greens have agreed to support Labor’s rewrite of the EPBC Act. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast‘We are very close’ on environment bill, Hanson-Young saysHanson-Young says she’s feeling more positive about a deal on the environment bill than she was at the start of the week.I don’t expect that we will get everything we want. We’re just trying one last time to get some final started this process on the basis that I wanted more protections for our forests, and protections for climate of course.If we can get movement... [Continue Reading]
Labor strikes deal with Greens to pass long-awaited overhaul of nature protection laws
The deal to re-write the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act marks an end to a five-year struggle to fix the broken systemFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLabor has struck a deal with the Greens to overhaul federal environmental protection laws on parliament’s final sitting day of the year, ending a five-year struggle to deliver on Graeme Samuel’s blueprint to fix the broken system.The Greens have agreed to support Labor’s re-write of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act after securing further concessions from the government... [Continue Reading]
Death toll in Hong Kong tower block fire rises to 36 with 279 reported missing
Huge blaze broke out at Wang Fuk Court residential complex in Tai Po district on WednesdayHong Kong fire – latest updatesBamboo scaffolding may be to blame for spread of Hong Kong tower block fireThe death toll from a huge fire that has engulfed several residential tower blocks in Hong Kong has risen to 36, with a further 279 people reported missing, the city’s leader, John Lee, said in the early hours of Thursday morning.A taskforce has been set up to investigate the cause of the fire, which broke out on Wednesday afternoon at the Wang Fuk Court residential complex in... [Continue Reading]
Hong Kong fire: three reportedly arrested with dozens dead and hundreds missing in housing complex blaze – follow updates
At least 36 killed and hundreds missing after huge blaze at the Wang Fuk Court residential complex in Tai Po district on Wednesday. Follow the latest updates live Full report: Death toll in Hong Kong tower block fire rises to 36 with 279 reported missingBamboo scaffolding may be to blame for spread of Hong Kong tower block fireFirefighters have received calls from trapped residents, but are battling difficult conditionsFirefighters have struggled to reach the upper floors of the high rise buildings, even after hours battling the blaze.The priority is to extinguish the fire and rescue the residents who are trapped.... [Continue Reading]
Bamboo scaffolding may be to blame for spread of Hong Kong tower block fire
Hong Kong is one of the last places in the world where bamboo is widely used by construction workersHong Kong fire – latest updatesDeath toll in Hong Kong tower block fire rises to 36 with 279 reported missingA deadly fire in an apartment complex in Hong Kong appears to have spread in part because the buildings were sheathed in bamboo scaffolding, a traditional building material that the authorities have been phasing out for safety reasons.Dozens of people died on Wednesday in Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades. The blaze tore through the Wang Fuk Court residential complex in Tai Po,... [Continue Reading]
Two National Guard members reportedly shot in Washington DC
Two National Guard members have been shot near the White House in Washington, DC. Police said a suspect is in custody. [Continue Reading]
UK judge reviews Terrorism Act ban on Palestine Action
Judges are reviewing the UK government’s decision to ban the activist group Palestine Action under counter-terror laws. [Continue Reading]
Russia says talks to end Ukraine war ‘serious’ but rules out concessions
Kremlin spokesman says talks ongoing as US President Donald Trump pushes for an end to the conflict. [Continue Reading]
Emergency teams move hastily buried Palestinians to cemeteries
Palestinians are turning to Gaza’s Civil Defence to shift the loved ones they hastily buried to proper cemeteries. [Continue Reading]
LIVE: Two US National Guard members shot in Washington, DC
Police in Washington say one suspect in custody following the shooting one block from the White House. [Continue Reading]
'I'm ready for my next move' - Dow announces retirement
England's World Cup-winning wing Abby Dow announces her retirement from rugby at the age of 28, saying she plans to return to a career in mechanical engineering. [Continue Reading]
Why has Fifa suspended Ronaldo's red card ban for World Cup?
Has Fifa given Cristiano Ronaldo special treatment to get the star player to the 2026 World Cup finals, or have we seen this happen before? [Continue Reading]
Extra time for peers to debate assisted dying
The assisted dying bill is allocated further sessions after a record number of amendments in the House of Lords. [Continue Reading]
England's Abby Dow on retiring at 28 - from World Cup winner to mechanical engineer
England's World Cup-winning wing Abby Dow announces her retirement from rugby at the age of 28 in order to focus on a career in mechanical engineering. [Continue Reading]
Key measures from this year's Budget at-a-glance
Changes to tax, pensions and welfare - here’s what you need to know from Rachel Reevesher second Budget. [Continue Reading]
Two National Guard soldiers die from injuries after shootout close to White House
A gunman opened fire at people near Farragut Metro station just a mile away from the White House. [Continue Reading]
Paul Merson accuses Arsenal star of ‘falling asleep’ for Bayern Munich equaliser
A stunning goal for the visitors. [Continue Reading]
The seven midfielders Manchester United are assessing for summer move
The Red Devils are looking at a range of midfielders. [Continue Reading]
Billy Porter reveals secret Prince William gesture after ‘health scare’ hospitalised him
He was very touched. [Continue Reading]
Roy shocked in Coronation Street as he catches Shona committing a betrayal
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Two National Guard troops shot near White House
US President Donald Trump has said two National Guard troops shot blocks from the White House in downtown Washington were in a critical condition. [Continue Reading]
Washington DC shooting: two national guard members shot near White House have died from injuries, West Virginia governor says - latest updates
Both victims were in West Virginia National Guard, governor Patrick Morrisey said in X postTwo US national guard soldiers shot near White House in Washington DCBloomberg’s scoop showing how Trump aide Steve Witkoff coached the Kremlin on the best way to get into Trump’s good graces is extraordinary for what it tells us about Witkoff’s dubious loyalties, and the Kremlin’s potential influence over US negotiation efforts. But equally interesting is the leaked material itself and where it may have come from.The story covers two intercepted phone calls: one between Witkoff and top Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov, and another between Ushakov... [Continue Reading]
Rachel Reeves targets UK’s wealthiest in £26bn tax-raising budget
Chancellor axes two-child benefit cap and cuts energy bills paid for by mansion tax and freezing tax thresholds Analysis: ‘Tax-raising budget crash-lands on struggling economy’Budget 2025: key points at a glanceBudget 2025: what it means for youRachel Reeves targeted Britain’s wealthiest households with a £26bn tax-raising budget to fund scrapping the two-child benefit policy and cutting energy bills.On a chaotic day that involved key details of her budget accidentally being released early by the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR), the chancellor defended the measures, saying she was “asking everyone to make a contribution to repair the public finances”, but that... [Continue Reading]
Is Farage right to claim that racism allegations are response to a dislike of his politics?
Reform UK leader has again denied allegations about his behaviour as a schoolboy but what are the facts?Nigel Farage has again denied allegations of racism as a schoolboy and repeated his claim that some had been concocted because people disliked his politics.During a press conference, he snapped at one reporter who asked about the issue, saying: “I think we’ve gone quite a long way towards answering all this, don’t you?” Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Australia politics live: speculation grows over Barnaby Joyce defection to One Nation; AI ‘nudify’ service blocks Australians
Former Nationals leader could announce his decision to quit as early as today, reports claim. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast‘We are very close’ on environment bill, Hanson-YoungHanson-Young says she’s feeling more positive about a deal on the environment bill than she was at the start of the week.I don’t expect that we will get everything we want. We’re just trying one last time to get some final started this process on the basis that I wanted more protections for our forests, and protections for climate of course.If we can get movement... [Continue Reading]
Two National Guard troops shot in US capital
Local police in Washington, DC, say they have one suspect in custody, and the scene near White House is secure. [Continue Reading]
Can the US get all sides to end the Russia-Ukraine war?
Transatlantic diplomatic efforts intensify over Trump peace plan. [Continue Reading]
The Loneliness of Using a Faith-Based Chatbot
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Health Care, Ukraine Differences Roil a Chaotic G.O.P. Congress
Republican lawmakers and the White House have unloaded on one another as post-shutdown tension over policy and performance spreads across Capitol Hill. [Continue Reading]
‘In Triage Every Day’: A Beleaguered Speaker Says He’s Overwhelmed
In a podcast interview, Speaker Mike Johnson opened up about the crushing demands of a job that he joked was his in name only. [Continue Reading]
Colorado Judge Tells Immigration Agents to Stop Arrests Without Warrants
The ruling that immigration agents are acting illegally is the latest to rebuke the Trump administration’s tactics, but earlier orders have been blocked on appeal. [Continue Reading]
Hong Kong reels from most severe fire in over a decade - what we know so far
The death toll continues to rise and hundreds are missing, as firefighters struggle to put out the fire. [Continue Reading]
England's Abby Dow on why she's retiring at 28 - despite winning Rugby World Cup
England's World Cup-winning wing Abby Dow announces her retirement from rugby at the age of 28 in order to focus on a career in mechanical engineering. [Continue Reading]
National Guard soldiers shot as ‘gunman’ detained close to White House
A gunman opened fire at people near Farragut Metro station just a mile away from the White House. [Continue Reading]