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‘Nigel Farage could definitely become PM – if he listens to me,’ Dominic Cummings says

Nigel Farage could “definitely” become prime minister at the next general election, Dominic Cummings has said. The former Number 10 aide has advised the...

Business

‘Leicester is embargoed’: City’s clothing industry in crisis

You probably recall the stories about Leicester’s clothing industry in recent years: grim labour conditions, pay below the minimum wage, “dark factories” serving the...

World

Gisele Pelicot’s daughter says chemical castration ‘could be part of the solution’ for sex offenders

The daughter of Gisele Pelicot has suggested chemical castration could be “one part of the solution” when there is “nothing else you can do”...

World

King says Canada will remain ‘strong and free’ despite facing ‘unprecedented’ challenges

King Charles says Canada will remain “strong and free” – in a speech viewed by many Canadians as a show of support for the...

Technology

Circle IPO has peculiar Facebook-like characteristic

Jeremy Allaire, co-founder and CEO of Circle, speaks at the 2025 TIME100 Summit in New York on April 23, 2025. Jemal Countess | TIME...

Politics

Sadiq Khan says some cannabis possession should be decriminalised

London mayor Sadiq Khan has backed calls for the possession of small quantities of natural cannabis to be decriminalised. Sir Sadiq said a new...

Liverpool parade incident reconstructed: This is what happened – and when

A car that began slowly nosing its way around pedestrians ended up ploughing into them – and a parade turned into panic. This was...

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs ‘kidnapped aide at gunpoint’ to confront rival rapper Kid Cudi, court hears

Sean “Diddy” Combs kidnapped a former aide at gunpoint to join him as he attempted to confront love rival rapper Kid Cudi, his sex-trafficking...

Politics

Government accused of watering down environment rules in housebuilding proposals

The government has been accused of watering down rules that require developers to leave wildlife habitats in a better state than they found them...

World

Palestinians flock to Gaza aid centres despite concerns – as lawyers call for sanctions on Israel

Thousands of Palestinians have flocked to aid distribution sites in Gaza with desperation for food overcoming concerns over Israeli-enforced checks at the centres. The...

‘I wish I’d never met him’: Peter Mandelson ‘regrets’ association with Jeffrey Epstein

Peter Mandelson, the UK ambassador to the United States, has told Sky News he “regrets” his association with paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. Lord Mandelson‘s links...

Politics

‘I wish I’d never met him’: Peter Mandelson ‘regrets’ association with Jeffrey Epstein

Peter Mandelson, the UK ambassador to the United States, has told Sky News he “regrets” his association with paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. Lord Mandelson‘s links...

Politics

UK trade representative visits Israel after Britain suspends talks

A British trade envoy has visited Israel to “promote trade” between the two countries – a week after the UK suspended talks. Lord Ian...

Environment

Block’s bitcoin checkout goes live in Vegas, a significant step in making it ‘everyday money’

A Square-powered bitcoin checkout is now live on the Vegas Strip, where Bitcoin 2025 attendees can scan and pay for merch in seconds using...

Environment

DJT shares fall 10% as Trump Media says it’s raising $2.5 billion to buy bitcoin

Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump gestures at the Bitcoin 2024 event in Nashville, Tennessee, U.S., July 27, 2024. Kevin Wurm...

DJT shares fall 10% as Trump Media says it's raising .5 billion to buy bitcoin

Environment

Japan’s Nippon expected to close acquisition of U.S. Steel at $55 per share, sources say

Japan’s Nippon Steel is expected to close its acquisition of U.S. Steel for $55 per share, sources familiar with the matter told CNBC’s David...

Japan's Nippon expected to close acquisition of U.S. Steel at per share, sources say

Business

HS2: Investigation launched into two firms supplying construction workers

An investigation has been launched into “whistleblower allegations” about the practices of some “labour suppliers” to the company building the embattled HS2 rail line....

Sports

Cindric’s focused on future, not father’s firing

Associated Press May 24, 2025, 05:12 PM ET Open Extended Reactions CONCORD, N.C. — Austin Cindric is not worried about his future with Team...

Sports

ESPN Junior 300: Comparisons for top 2027 prospects

Craig Haubert Close Craig Haubert ESPN Staff Writer National recruiting analyst and analyst for ESPNU More than a decade of college and pro coaching...

Sports

SEC’s Sankey: Not settled on preferred CFP format

Open Extended Reactions DESTIN, Fla. — SEC commissioner Greg Sankey opened the league’s annual meetings Monday by saying he’s open-minded about the format of...