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Houthi rebels claim two attacks on US carrier group in retaliation for deadly strikes

Houthi rebels claim two attacks on US carrier group in retaliation for deadly strikes

Yemen’s Houthi rebels, supported by Iran, announced attacks on an American aircraft carrier group twice within 24 hours on Monday, describing it as retaliation for lethal US strikes that killed at least 53. There…

Trump begins major layoffs at Voice of America, targets US-funded media

Trump begins major layoffs at Voice of America, targets US-funded media

Stranded NASA astronauts to return as SpaceX Dragon docks with ISS | Space News

Stranded NASA astronauts to return as SpaceX Dragon docks with ISS | Space News

Gaza Genocide

Trump to host King of Jordan as pressure grows from Gaza resettlement plan

Trump to host King of Jordan as pressure grows from Gaza resettlement plan

Will the ICC be “yet another victim buried in the rubble of Gaza?”

Will the ICC be “yet another victim buried in the rubble of Gaza?”

US bill seeks to rename the West Bank to ‘Judea and Samaria’

US bill seeks to rename the West Bank to ‘Judea and Samaria’

Lebanon Invasion

Between bombs and books: The lasting impact of war on Lebanese students | Israel attacks Lebanon

Between bombs and books: The lasting impact of war on Lebanese students | Israel attacks Lebanon

Israel’s Gantz calls for Iran attacks, confirms Haniyeh killing

Israel’s Gantz calls for Iran attacks, confirms Haniyeh killing

Putin offers final warning to the West | Lebanese returning home to theft and why wasn’t there no ceasefire for Gaza?

Putin offers final warning to the West | Lebanese returning home to theft and why wasn’t there no ceasefire for Gaza?

Ukraine / Russia

Ukraine’s rare earths are key to its bargaining power

Ukraine’s rare earths are key to its bargaining power

Ukraine offers humanitarian corridor for Russian civilians trapped in seized border areas

Ukraine offers humanitarian corridor for Russian civilians trapped in seized border areas

Zelensky says Russia attacking own civilians in Kursk

Zelensky says Russia attacking own civilians in Kursk

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BREAKING NEWS

Second Labour MP suspended over WhatsApp group scandal

Trump imposes 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminium imports

Britain braces for cold snap – but is snow forecast for the UK?

For your eyes only

Britain has a new snake species – should it be allowed to stay?

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Britain has a new snake species – should it be allowed to stay?

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Mojo is the cool

British Forrest Gump can no longer feel his feet after running 3,000 miles

British Forrest Gump can no longer feel his feet after running 3,000 miles

Sports News Today

Sports News

Ruben Amorim names Man Utd star who ‘doesn’t trust teammates’ after Europa League win | Football

Ruben Amorim names Man Utd star who ‘doesn’t trust teammates’ after Europa League win | Football

Barcelona president explains ‘sudden’ death of club doctor as players pay emotional tributes | Football

Barcelona president explains ‘sudden’ death of club doctor as players pay emotional tributes | Football

Mikel Arteta urged to drop £32m star to save Arsenal’s season | Football

Mikel Arteta urged to drop £32m star to save Arsenal’s season | Football

Darren Bent claims Man Utd transfer flop would ‘look better’ at Arsenal | Football

Darren Bent claims Man Utd transfer flop would ‘look better’ at Arsenal | Football

Arsenal fans troll Tottenham over secret email to Premier League broadcasters | Football

Arsenal fans troll Tottenham over secret email to Premier League broadcasters | Football

Stephen Curry shines as Team Shaq wins revamped NBA All-Star game

Stephen Curry shines as Team Shaq wins revamped NBA All-Star game

Chelsea owners send message to Enzo Maresca after ‘worst performance yet’ | Football

Chelsea owners send message to Enzo Maresca after ‘worst performance yet’ | Football

UEFA Champions League matches tonight, where to watch, kick off

UEFA Champions League matches tonight, where to watch, kick off

Rio Ferdinand responds to Jadon Sancho’s shock message to Marcus Rashford

Rio Ferdinand responds to Jadon Sancho’s shock message to Marcus Rashford

Paul Scholes says Mikel Arteta transfer target is ‘bigger and better’ than Arsenal

Paul Scholes says Mikel Arteta transfer target is ‘bigger and better’ than Arsenal

Trending News

Gaza: Israel strikes kill 5 amid standoff in ceasefire talks

Gaza: Israel strikes kill 5 amid standoff in ceasefire talks

A defeat for the remade women's national team in New Caledonia

A defeat for the remade women's national team in New Caledonia

“Yes, but…” Truce seeking in Ukraine, Mark Carney's elbows

“Yes, but…” Truce seeking in Ukraine, Mark Carney's elbows

Sudan bans all imports from Kenya after it hosted the RSF

Sudan bans all imports from Kenya after it hosted the RSF

Politics In focus

March 17, 2025 5:02 am

The Latest news from the 2024 Elections from around the world, Democracy hmmm! – If so why are same people elected?

US Politics

South Carolina sets date for 5th execution in under 7 months

South Carolina sets date for 5th execution in under 7 months

GOP Rep. Self said he is not obligated to ‘participate’ in trans Dem’s ‘fantasy’

GOP Rep. Self said he is not obligated to ‘participate’ in trans Dem’s ‘fantasy’

New York fires 2k prison guards for not returning to work after illegal strike

New York fires 2k prison guards for not returning to work after illegal strike

UK Politics

Starmer says plans for military support for Ukraine now entering ‘operational phase’

Starmer says plans for military support for Ukraine now entering ‘operational phase’

Starmer tells Putin to stop playing games and get serious about Ukraine peace deal

Starmer tells Putin to stop playing games and get serious about Ukraine peace deal

Russia warns Starmer’s peacekeeping troops plan would amount to ‘direct war’

Russia warns Starmer’s peacekeeping troops plan would amount to ‘direct war’

EU politics

Ukraine’s rare earths are key to its bargaining power

Ukraine’s rare earths are key to its bargaining power

Thousands in Germany protest the rise of the far-right ahead of general election

Thousands in Germany protest the rise of the far-right ahead of general election

Left Party gains momentum ahead of German parliamentary elections

Left Party gains momentum ahead of German parliamentary elections

Expose

Ethnic Koreans in Ukraine feel at home despite the racism

Ethnic Koreans in Ukraine feel at home despite the racism

Deep dive into the media bias… See every side of every story

Has there been a UK grooming gangs inquiry, what were the results and why are there calls for a new one?

Has there been a UK grooming gangs inquiry, what were the results and why are there calls for a new one?

TikTok Under Scrutiny by EU During Romanian Elections

TikTok Under Scrutiny by EU During Romanian Elections

What are Turkey’s aims?

What are Turkey’s aims?

Today's Newspapers

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Starmer set to sidestep EU’s tariff war with US

Ceasefire in peril as Hamas halts hostage releases

Court signoff in assisted dying bill to be scrapped

PM backs campaign: Keir – We must save pubs

Andrew the security risk financier and an £8bn venture

Labour MP’s woke lunacy – It’s okay to identify as a Llama

World News Today

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World News

Houthi rebels claim two attacks on US carrier group in retaliation for deadly strikes

Houthi rebels claim two attacks on US carrier group in retaliation for deadly strikes

Trump begins major layoffs at Voice of America, targets US-funded media

Trump begins major layoffs at Voice of America, targets US-funded media

Stranded NASA astronauts to return as SpaceX Dragon docks with ISS | Space News

Stranded NASA astronauts to return as SpaceX Dragon docks with ISS | Space News

Israel accused of 'violation' of Gaza truce by Hamas after deadly air strikes

Israel accused of 'violation' of Gaza truce by Hamas after deadly air strikes

Several killed as wild storm rips through US triggering risk of tornadoes

Several killed as wild storm rips through US triggering risk of tornadoes

Military chiefs to plan for ‘operational phase’ of Ukraine peace deal

Military chiefs to plan for ‘operational phase’ of Ukraine peace deal

Gaza: Israel strikes kill 5 amid standoff in ceasefire talks

Gaza: Israel strikes kill 5 amid standoff in ceasefire talks

In Review

Who can fix Africa’s problems? In Africa’s top diplomatic seat

Who can fix Africa’s problems? In Africa’s top diplomatic seat

Business News

Business news

High growth companies represent 35% of total turnover with 500,000 million

Business

High growth companies represent 35% of total turnover with 500,000 million

Tokyo and London forge new economic association in the middle of Trump’s commercial war

Tokyo and London forge new economic association in the middle of Trump’s commercial war

Murcia will enhance the defense industry with an investment of three million euros

Murcia will enhance the defense industry with an investment of three million euros

Global weather reports

Britain braces for cold snap – but is snow forecast for the UK?

Britain braces for cold snap – but is snow forecast for the UK?

Storm Herminia map: Where winds and rain will hit UK today as more bad weather follows Storm Eowyn

Storm Herminia map: Where winds and rain will hit UK today as more bad weather follows Storm Eowyn

UK weather today 27 January 2025

UK weather today 27 January 2025

Storm Herminia latest: UK hit by 83mph winds and heavy rain warnings after Storm Eowyn kills two

Storm Herminia latest: UK hit by 83mph winds and heavy rain warnings after Storm Eowyn kills two

Health & Wellness

What are the benefits of Dry January? Week-by-week guide to all the health changes you’ll see

Mental health disorders are on the rise in the military

The biggest wellness trends of 2025

5 easy and quick ways to get fit for free

Entertainment News

Games Inbox: How expensive will the Nintendo Switch be?

Games Inbox: How expensive will the Nintendo Switch be?

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I miss console wars and how they made gaming more exciting – Reader’s Feature

I miss console wars and how they made gaming more exciting – Reader’s Feature

Games Inbox: Is the Nintendo Switch really the best console ever?

Games Inbox: Is the Nintendo Switch really the best console ever?

Games Inbox: Is a portable PlayStation 6 a mistake?

Games Inbox: Is a portable PlayStation 6 a mistake?

The 5 most perfect video games ever made – Reader’s Feature

The 5 most perfect video games ever made – Reader’s Feature

The Brutalist director declares film’s ,00,000 budget ‘not a great way to operate’

The Brutalist director declares film’s $10,00,000 budget ‘not a great way to operate’

Beauty

This £7 hair spray is a godsend to those always running late in the morning

This £7 hair spray is a godsend to those always running late in the morning

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Get your skin ready for a big festive night out with our step-by-step guide

Get your skin ready for a big festive night out with our step-by-step guide

Woman in hospital after Brazilian butt lift in Glasgow hotel

Woman in hospital after Brazilian butt lift in Glasgow hotel

This Swedish brand creates luxury makeup for men and we’re all for it

Food & Drinks

The number of pubs that closed in 2024

The number of pubs that closed in 2024

By UK NewsFebruary 17, 2025

Join Nespresso x Oatly’s celebration and get free coffee machines at London and Manchester Stations

Join Nespresso x Oatly’s celebration and get free coffee machines at London and Manchester Stations

Healthier food grows more expensive at twice the rate of unhealthy options

Healthier food grows more expensive at twice the rate of unhealthy options

WARNING – M&S Chicken will poison you do not eat contaminated with Salmonella

WARNING – M&S Chicken will poison you do not eat contaminated with Salmonella

Fashion

Shein is being probed for greenwashing

Shein is being probed for greenwashing

By WTX NewsSeptember 26, 2024

Got the hots for Saltburn’s Barry Keoghan? Now you can get that little bit closer to him by owning a pair of his socks…kinda

Got the hots for Saltburn’s Barry Keoghan? Now you can get that little bit closer to him by owning a pair of his socks…kinda

Forget a gym membership! These trousers offer an ‘instant butt lift’ and customers are obsessed

Forget a gym membership! These trousers offer an ‘instant butt lift’ and customers are obsessed

Pippa Middleton ‘captivated everyone’ in wedding outfit but other royal wore perfect dress

Pippa Middleton ‘captivated everyone’ in wedding outfit but other royal wore perfect dress

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