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Police force gifts Trump signed handcuffs used to arrest assassination attempt suspect

Police force gifts Trump signed handcuffs used to arrest assassination attempt suspect - Sheriff says arrest of suspect Ryan Wesley Routh was ‘as rewarding as anything I’ve ever done’

Battle for Pokrovsk can become culmination of Moscow's military campaign this year - The Guardian

The political strategy of Russian President Vladimir Putin is to capture the entire Donetsk region. The battle for Pokrovsk is likely to become the climax of Moscow's military campaign, reports The Guardian. It is reported that over the past month, Russian forces have been amassing troops in the Pokrovsk direction. This buildup may be part of a lar...

When is GTA 6 out? Take-Two confirms 2025 release date

When is GTA 6 out? Take-Two confirms 2025 release date - A former Rockstar Games official had suggested the game’s release date may not be final until four months before its scheduled launch

Fresh hopes of smaller tax rises after Reeves handed £10bn of Budget headroom

Rachel Reeves has been handed a boost of up to £10bn ahead of the Budget after the Bank of England said it was slowing down sales of government bonds amassed during lockdown. Policymakers voted unanimously to reduce the stockpile of gilts held by the Bank by £100bn over the next 12 months. While this is the same pace of reduction as this year, only...

Thousands forced to evacuate flooding in Italy - as King Charles expresses his 'profound shock'

Around 1,000 people have been forced to evacuate in northern Italy as deadly floods hit several countries across Europe.

High street giant warns of store closures after losing £30m legal battle

Next has said it could be forced to close stores after losing a landmark legal battle over equal pay. The retail giant issued the warning after an employment tribunal ruled last month that Next should pay its store staff, who are predominantly women, the same hourly rates as its mostly male warehouse workers. This will threaten Next’s ability to ma...

Suppressed Chinese Covid ‘origins’ data published and reviewed in leading journal

Vital data that sheds light on the origins of the Covid-19 pandemic have been published after peer review in one of the world’s most prestigious scientific journals. The analysis is based on 800 genetic swabs taken from the Wuhan wet market by the Chinese authorities just days after Covid-19 was first detected and before a pandemic was officially d...

Lewis Hamilton: Racial element to FIA president comments on F1 stars and rappers

Lewis Hamilton: Racial element to FIA president comments on F1 stars and rappers - Mohammed Ben Sulayem said F1 stars have a responsibility to stop swearing on the radio.

Feds slam Dali owners for putting ‘profit over safety’ as they demand $100m for bridge cleanup

Feds slam Dali owners for putting ‘profit over safety’ as they demand $100m for bridge cleanup - Ship owner has sought to avoid liability in March crash that killed six

Daniel Ricciardo makes Singapore GP last race admission with clause window open

Daniel Ricciardo has addressed rumours that he could be replaced by Liam Lawson at VCARB after the Singapore Grand Prix.

Bronze Age gold ribbon found in Cornwall

A Cornish museum has said it would consider purchasing what has officially been deemed as treasure

The 1.6 million-year-old discovery that changes what we know about human evolution

The 1.6 million-year-old discovery that changes what we know about human evolution - New research suggests language is eight times older than previously thought

Valtteri Bottas makes significant Mercedes career claim in fight for F1 future

Valtteri Bottas and his Sauber team are without a point in F1 2024, while Bottas remains without an F1 2025 contract.

Can Kamala Harris beat Donald Trump? Latest poll updates

Can Kamala Harris beat Donald Trump? Latest poll updates - Here’s what the latest polls say about the 2024 presidential election, from The Independent’s data correspondent

Xiaomi's alleged tri-fold appears in new Chinese database listing

Xiaomi is rumored to have a tri-fold in development after a discovery was made in a Chinese database.

‘I’m not risking my life for this job’: Fear and panic on the streets of Beirut

Ordinary people in Lebanon are fearful of electronic devices following two days of deadly attacks that brought chaos to the streets

Sergio Perez father health update after Baku GP crash sparks medical emergency

Antonio Perez Garibay suffered a medical episode after the Red Bull star's dramatic crash in Baku...

Full list of UK shops closing down in September

Staff to be offered contracts after three months under zero-hours crackdown

Companies could be forced to offer all staff regular hours after three months as part of a crackdown on zero-hours contracts. Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner and Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds told bosses and unions in a private call on Wednesday that they were working on a policy which could force employers to offer zero-hours workers a ...

McLaren ‘mini DRS’ under the microscope as FIA issue ‘data review’ statement

McLaren's 'mini DRS' caused a stir in Baku...

9 films on Netflix you probably haven’t watched – but definitely should

Tributes to ‘remarkable’ doctor killed in bike crash on dual carriageway

Tributes to ‘remarkable’ doctor killed in bike crash on dual carriageway - Dr Robert Sapsford was killed on his morning cycle through Castleford

Prince William’s new equerry is fellow helicopter pilot

The Prince of Wales has appointed a fellow helicopter pilot as his new equerry. Sqn Ldr Mike Reynolds has been seconded from the RAF and replaces Lt Cmdr Rob Dixon, who is returning to the Royal Navy after four years. Prince William, 42, has made no secret of how much he relished his time flying helicopters, both with the air ambulance and the RAF,...

Germany preparing emergency military aid for Ukraine amid worsening frontline situation

Germany intends to approve military aid to Ukraine of about €400 million. The funds need to be allocated immediately due to the deteriorating situation at the front, reports Reuters. “In view of the continuously deteriorating military situation in Ukraine, there is a serious risk that Ukraine, without significantly increased material support, could...

Blow for British Steel as Chinese-owned firm reveals losses have hit £400m

In just the latest blow to in the UK steel industry, the company said losses increased eightfold in 2022, from £49.5m to £408.4m.

Titan sub hull wreckage video released

The footage includes the aft dome, aft ring, remnants of the hull and carbon fiber debris.

Row erupts over Farage’s claim safety fears block him from constituency surgery

Row erupts over Farage’s claim safety fears block him from constituency surgery - Sources said the Reform UK leader would not have been told to shun physical meetings as this would interfere with his democratic duties.

Cautious Bank of England hold rates, extends bond reduction plan

By Andy Bruce and David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) -The Bank of England kept interest rates at 5.0% on Thursday, saying it would be careful about future cuts, and also held off from running down its bond holdings at a faster pace, avoiding extra budget strains for finance minister Rachel Reeves. The Monetary Policy Committee voted 8-1 to keep rates on hold. Only external member Swati Dhingra

Man Utd star ‘will not continue’ beyond 2025, with classy player to go ‘full out’ before leaving

There are 'no doubts' as to who will be the first to leave Man Utd next summer, with a report hinting at why Christian Eriksen's time at Old Trafford will come to an end

Android 15 gets possible launch date – the 4 best new features coming to your Pixel

Android 15 is reportedly set to launch on October 15, here are 4 of the best upgrades.

The Galaxy S23 Ultra's camera is acting wonky after One UI 6.1.1

Several reports claimed Samsung's year-old Ultra model suffers from camera issues with One UI 6.1.1.

The underrated Yorkshire city with an unfair bad reputation

‘Have people who write off this city actually been?’

Thunderstorm warnings issued for UK – here’s the areas they’ll hit

Flood alerts issued for Somerset ahead of thunderstorm warnings

The alerts come ahead of back-to-back thunderstorm warnings

Hero driver saves 45 passengers after bus brakes fail

A skilled bus driver narrowly avoided disaster in Parana, Brazil, on September 7, when the brakes on his bus carrying 45 passengers failed. The driver expertly weaves between trucks before safely guiding the vehicle onto an emergency escape ramp. The bus stopped with only one passenger suffering minor injuries.

Chiesa, Elliott and Jones - Liverpool injuries, suspensions and potential return dates vs Bournemouth

Here are the latest updates on Liverpool’s first-team injuries and suspensions vs Bournemouth as well as return dates for key squad members.

What we know about Lebanon’s exploding devices

One day after hundreds of pagers widely used by Hezbollah simultaneously exploded in Lebanon, two-way radios used by the group detonated on Wednesday in what appeared to be a second wave of sophisticated, deadly attacks. The unprecedented series of explosions killed dozens of people, wounded more than 3,000, and deepened concerns about the scope of potentially-compromised personal electronic devices in use across the country. The deadly blasts,...

Portugal declares 'state of calamity' as wildfires rage out of control

More than 100 wildfires stretched thousands of firefighters to the limit in northern Portugal on Wednesday, with seven deaths since the worst spate of fires in recent years spread out of control over the weekend. Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro declared a state of calamity for the hardest-hit areas late Tuesday, invoking powers to mobilise more firefighters and civil servants.

Arsenal set asking price for injured star amid January transfer interest

Arsenal face a battle in January.

Maupay arrived instead: Lampard wanted Everton to sign "100m player"

The Toffees appear to have made a major error in not signing the star.

Man Utd handed double injury boost as duo return to training

A timely boost for Erik ten Hag...

Tony Soper, BBC birdwatching and wildlife pioneer who co-presented Animal Magic in the 1960s

Tony Soper, the naturalist and broadcaster, who has died aged 95, was a co-founder, with Desmond Hawkins, of the BBC’s Natural History Unit; he was also its first wildlife cameraman and became its first film producer, making scores of wildlife films that brought the beauty and majesty of the natural world into people’s living rooms. In the 1980s he...

Richard Hughes has an £84m transfer solution to MAJOR Liverpool problem

Liverpool were brilliant in their first Champions League game of the season, beating AC Milan 3-1 at San Siro but Diogo Jota’s recent struggles continued.

Everything we know about ‘Switch 2,’ Nintendo’s next-gen console

Despite a lack of official details, the successor to the popular handheld hybrid is taking shape

Crackdown on traditional carriages threatens ‘Hogwarts Express’ trains

Crackdown on traditional carriages threatens ‘Hogwarts Express’ trains - After nearly 30 years of being exempt form door safety regulations, West Coast has acquired a new fleet to sustain itself following a rule crackdown

Exclusive: Chelsea ready to axe Mudryk and three more in January with Maresca fire sale to continue

Exclusive: The 23-year-old winger is ready to leave Stamford Bridge in pursuit of more playing time and Enzo Maresca is ready to wave goodbye to him in the January window

Fed goes big with jumbo US rate cut: Pound soars to two-and-a-half year high against dollar

US Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell (pictured) says the US economy is growing at a solid pace with inflation back down at 2.5%.

‘Unfit to Serve’: 111 Former GOP Officials Back Harris Over Trump

It seems Donald Trump has failed to invoke the confidence of a large chunk of veteran GOP members, as over 100 former National Security officials of Republican administrations recently signed a letter endorsing Democratic Presidential hopeful Kamala Harris instead. According to the letter, the former GOP officials have deemed Trump “unfit to serve ...

TV tonight: the return of a very lovely vet drama

All Creatures Great and Small 9pm, Channel 5 Back to the lovely fictional Yorkshire village of Darrowby as the bucolic veterinary drama returns. It’s spring 1941 and Siegfried is struggling to keep the surgery going in the absence of James and Tristan. However, he might be in luck as uncertainty surrounds James’s RAF deployment. As ever, the success of this reboot hangs on its entirely reasonable reluctance to depart too radically from the vibes...

Europol arrests 51 people and dismantles encrypted communication platform

Europol arrests 51 people connected to Ghost, a platform used by cybercriminals for large-scale drug trafficking and money laundering. View on euronews