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NSA head Mike Waltz and deputy are leaving posts weeks after Signalgate scandal

LIVE: Waltz ousted in first major administration shake-up

BREAKINGpolitics

Trump-appointed judge blocks ‘unlawful’ Alien Enemies Act deportations and sets up major legal battle

<p>Flooding in Lexington, Oklahoma on Wednesday </p>

NEWS

Two people drown in Oklahoma floodwaters after getting trapped in their cars during thunderstorms

Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump works behind the counter during a campaign event at McDonald's restaurant on October 20, 2024 in Feasterville-Trevose, Pennsylvania

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McDonald’s sees its biggest sales drop since the pandemic as customers fearful of economy pull back on spending

<p>Donald Trump delivers a personal message paying tribute to Fox & Friends host Steve Doocy, who is transitioning to a reduced role and will only appear remotely going forward.</p>

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Trump applauds ‘special guy’ Steve Doocy as emotional Fox & Friends veteran quits the curvy couch

Trump Tariffs

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Companies are rushing to ship goods into the US ahead of tariffs. It’s masking the economic cliff

<p>Fans asked Mackz to remove her interview with Tim Walz from the top of her social media feed</p>

Running influencer whose Tim Walz interview went viral faces intense backlash over Karoline Leavitt video

<p>Angela Yajahira Cortes Villegas was found shot to death in a wooded area on April 20 </p>

CRIME

Woman, 20, was found shot dead in Atlanta cemetery. Cops traced her home to 1,900 miles away

<p>George Clooney landed a nomination for his role ‘Good Night, and Good Luck’</p>

TONY AWARDS 2025

Nominations in full: George Clooney gets nod, Denzel Washington snubbed

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Robert De Niro shares perfect response as daughter comes out as transgender

<p>Victoria & Albert's in Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa makes the cut</p>

FOOD

25 best restaurants in the USA ranked (and an eatery in Disney World makes the cut)

ukraine war

Inside Trump and Zelensky’s meeting at Pope’s funeral before deal breakthrough - and how Vance’s absence helped

<p>U.S. White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller speaks to reporters during a press briefing at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 1, 2025. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein</p>

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Stephen Miller claims Trump ‘has literally saved America’ as White House continues to deflect from bad economic news

<p>Could this gorilla at London Zoo take on 100 adult men?</p>

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Bread containing ‘glass fragments’ recalled in six states

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Lewis Pullman reveals dad Bill Pullman’s candid take on Thunderbolts* script

<p>Players look on after the fall during the game on Wednesday night</p>

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Fan at Cubs-Pirates game fighting for life after falling 20ft onto from bleachers onto field

<p>Middle-class lovebirds: Fey (Kate) and Will Forte (Jack) in ‘The Four Seasons’</p>

Tina Fey’s new show The Four Seasons is bursting with comedic talent

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‘Arrogant’ Game of Thrones star says Bella Ramsey ‘humiliated’ him

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'It was a disaster': 23 actors who confessed to hating their own movies

Trump Reshapes The World

<p>Elon Musk, wearing two hats, speaks during a cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on April 30, 2025</p>

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Musk slept in Lincoln bedroom and shared ice cream with Trump during his ‘intense’ 100 days reshaping DC

<p>U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr has peddled fresh misinformation about whats inside the MMR vaccine </p>

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RFK Jr doublesdown on false claim MMR vaccine contains ‘aborted fetus debris’

<p>Donald Trump hit back at suggestions that his tariff deals were taking too much time to materialize at a televised town hall to mark his first 100 days back in office </p>

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Trump slow-walks promised speedy tariff deals: ‘I’m in less of a hurry than you’

<p>CNN senior political commentator Scott Jennings appears onstage at Donald Trump's first 100 days rally in Michigan. The network says it has no problem with the appearance, as Jennings is not a full-time employee.</p>

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CNN, which blasted Fox after Hannity appeared on Trump rally stage, shrugs off Scott Jennings doing the same

Donald Trump should have learned the lessons of Brexit

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Trump starts talking about Harlem when asked about Harvard

<p>The courts and institutions such as Harvard University are pushing back against the Trump administration’s blitz of actions while major retailers could derail his economic agenda.</p>

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Trump’s ‘honeymoon’ is meeting real resistance. Can he survive the blowback?

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Trump’s deportations are turning immigrant communities into ghost towns

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Pam Bondi claims Donald Trump has saved 75% of American lives

<p>Jennifer Hegseth and her husband, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, attend Donald Trump's address to a joint session of Congress in March 2025</p>

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Pete Hegseth’s wife taking on unofficial role managing his image at Pentagon, report says

<p>President Donald Trump has suggested he should be the next pope - a statement that drew a range of reactions on social media.</p>

Politics

Some Trump backers think the idea of him being Pope is divine. The cardinals likely will not care

<p>The stock market during President Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office marks the second worst in 80 years — and it could have cost you </p>

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Trump’s stock market in his first 100 days wasn’t just among the worst ever - it might have cost you thousands

Bulletin

<p>A Yemeni soldier inspects the damage reportedly left by a US air strike</p>

Bulletin

Significant escalation as UK joins US air strikes on Houthis

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Bulletin

All the big names on Barbra Streisand’s new duets album

<p>Gary Oldman at the photocall for ‘Parthenope’ in Cannes</p>

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Gary Oldman reveals ‘unprofessional’ behavior on set of 1995 film

<p>Sefertepe, a room where skulls were left </p>

Archaeologists uncover secrets of oldest-known complex society

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<p>A forest fire burn near Jerusalem</p>

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Israel declares national emergency and appeals for international help over huge wildfires

<p>Screen time can change children’s brains, but there are some easy ways to reduce their dependence on devices</p>

Health & Families

How screen time rewires your child’s brain and what you can do about it

<p>A delightful creation: Blake Lively in ‘Another Simple Favour’</p>

Blake Lively delights in Another Simple Favour, but this is otherwise too silly a sequel

<p>Amber Escamilla faces an injury to a child or disabled person charge </p>

CRIME

Elementary school teacher used dog whistle to get 6-year-old autistic student to listen, cops say

Tesla denies seeking a successor for Musk – but that’s exactly what it should be doing

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Gillian Anderson in talks with X Files reboot director Ryan Coogler about return

<p>The Texas state Senate passed a wide-ranging bill Tuesday that would allow private citizens to sue individuals helping pregnant people obtain medication abortions for $100,000</p>

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Questions swirl on if Texas bill to fine people who package the abortion pill $100k is actually legal

<p>Photos of the chains (left), the bread (top right) and the basement where two girls were allegedly kept (bottom right) were included in the criminal complaint</p>

Crime

Girl, 9, was chained in basement for years and forced to drink from puddle to survive, investigators say

<p>Clean-up crews attend the scene in northwest Texas, after a truck carrying $800,000 of dimes overturned, spilling eight million coins across the highway</p>

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At the drop of 8 million dimes: Crews pick up $800k of loose change after Texas highway crash

The King was diagnosed with cancer at the start of 2024 (Phil Noble/PA)

Royal Family

King Charles opens up about ‘daunting and frightening’ experience of cancer in personal message

<p>Perfume Genius: ‘In my daily life, I’m very avoidant and unwilling to do what I understand, intellectually, will get me out of whatever loop I’m in’</p>

Perfume Genius: ‘America was built on racism, violence and fear’

<p>MicroTau’s sharkskin-inspired film coating applied on a US Air Force Lockheed Martin C-130J</p>

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New ‘shark skin’ coating for planes could save airlines billions

<p>Trin Lawrence McKnight (left) and Barrett Copeland (right) are accused of killing three people during a robbery</p>

Crime

Two arrested for ‘shooting dead a married couple and another man’ during a robbery

<p>Short sword with handles with fully decorated antennas discovered at the French necropolis</p>

Decorated Iron Age Celtic sword with swastikas unearthed in France

<p>Riccardo Tisci has headed up fashion houses Givenchy and Burberry. He is accused of sexually assaulting a man he met at a New York City restaurant</p>

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Fashion designer Riccardo Tisci accused of drugging and sexually assaulting New York restaurant-goer

<p>Ally, a dog missing for over a month, was found by chance by Massachusetts firefighters tackling an unrelated fire nearby</p>

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Missing dog found shivering in manhole after a month - and dumb luck helped firefighters spot the missing pooch

<p>The 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe (pictured) is one of several GM vehicles impacted by this month's recall</p>

News

GM recalls nearly 600,000 trucks and SUVs over potential engine issues: Check the impacted models

<p>Agatha Christie pictured in 1950</p>

How Agatha Christie is teaching a writing course, decades after death

<p>The CEO of Starbucks said it would increase staffing in stores to improve customer experience </p>

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Starbucks admits that cutting staff has backfired and now plans to hire more baristas

<p>Michael Bolton opens up about how he’s managed to cope amid brain cancer diagnosis</p>

Michael Bolton speaks out about brain cancer diagnosis for the first time

<p>Could the art of civil debate be the key to bridging the divide in an increasingly polarised world? </p>

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Why ‘Disagreeing Well’ Could Save Us All: The hidden power of civil debate

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Now You See Me 3 promotion rewards fans with $119 for texting mystery number

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Get crafty with the HP Smart Tank this Mother’s Day

<p>Authorities have identified the remains of a 10th victim found on the property of suspected Indiana serial killer Herb Baumeister (right) as Daniel Thomas Halloran (left)</p>

Crime

After 29 years, another victim of suspected serial killer Herb Baumeister identified after burned remains found at farm

Ten victims have been named, but at least three others remain a mystery

<p>Marie Ange Blaise died at the Broward Transitional Center in Florida, an ICE facility owned by the Geo Group. Immigration officials said her cause of death is currently under investigation.</p>

politics

Haitian woman complaining of chest pain and told to ‘lie down’ dies at ICE facility

<p>Kobe Chantharangsy and Adrian Echeverria are in custody following a deadly shooting at a barbershop in Fresno, California</p>

Crime

Two arrested after dad shot dead at barbershop getting his kids Easter haircuts

<p>Bill Gates’ daughter Phoebe says her dad has Asperger’s syndrome</p>

Bill Gates’ daughter reveals father has ‘Asperger’s syndrome’ after comments about autism spectrum

<p>Michelle Obama</p>

lifestyle

Michelle Obama reveals why she stopped smacking her daughters

<p>Hudson was seen on Tuesday wearing a gold ring on her ring finger</p>

Jordon Hudson sparks engagement rumors with Bill Belichick

<p>A Carnival Cruise Line ship docking in the United States</p>

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24 banned from Carnival cruises for life after massive brawl

<p>Toi Cliatt (left) and Trina Martin (right) are asking the Supreme Court to allow them to sue FBI agents who mistakingly raided their home in 2017</p>

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The FBI accidentally raided their home and caused 'severe emotional distress,' now they want to sue

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Mark Zuckerberg shares the truth behind ‘underground bunker’ rumors

<p>Florida businessman David Knezevich</p>

Crime

Businessman charged with killing estranged wife in Spain found dead

<p>Westhill High School in Syracuse, New York. Members of the boys' varsity lacrosse team are accused of kidnapping younger players as part of a hazing incident, and are being ordered to turn themselves in or face felony kidnapping charges</p>

Crime

11 high school lacrosse players face felony kidnapping charges after hazing ritual goes too far

Inside The Beltway

<p>U.S. President Donald Trump insisted that the stock market’s drop was former President Joe Biden’s fault on Wednesday, May 1, 2025. Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy pushed back on the president’s claim, and placed the blame solely on Trump.</p>

politics

Trump administration signs minerals deal with Ukraine in key move for Russian peace

<p>Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says she wasn’t planning on giving remarks after President Donald Trump called her up onto the stage while speaking at Selfridge Air National Guard Base Tuesday.</p>

Politics

2028 hopeful Gretchen Whitmer is upsetting her own party with all the Trump apperances

<p>Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said people could die if the US didn’t act to create a new air traffic control system </p>

Politics

Transport secretary warns US needs new air traffic control system

<p>President Donald Trump’s policies could have a major impact on the holiday season’s toy market</p>

Politics

More than 60 percent of toymakers forced to cancel orders as Trump’s tariffs threaten Christmas

<p>Amber Ruffin appearing on 'The View' on Wednesday, April 30</p>

Amber Ruffin says she feels ‘less welcome’ under Trump after being dropped from White House Correspondents’ Dinner

<p>Democratic Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez addresses supporters during a "Fighting Oligarchy: Where We Go From Here" rally in Denver, Colorado, on March 21 2025</p>

POlitics

‘Because of my Instagram posts?’ AOC swerves questions on 2028 presidential run

<p>Temporary shelters built by Mexican authorities meant to house foreign nationals deported from the U.S.</p>

Politics

Mexico is taking 55 people per day for ‘humanitarian reasons’ after they were booted from the US

<p>An immigration attorney in San Diego received an email from DHS asking him to self-deport within seven days, but the attorney is a US citizen</p>

POlitics

‘I don’t have a place to self-deport to’: US citizen and lawyer gets DHS letter telling him to get out of America

Culture

Jade Thirlwall left speechless X-Factor question on The Assembly

<p>Ed Sheeran in promotional artwork for his new album, 'Play'</p>

Ed Sheeran announces release date for eighth album ‘Play’

Rita Ora astonished as Masked Singer star revealed as familiar face

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Masked Singer US unveils Oscar winner as surprise contestant

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Harry Potter reboot actor to sign letter on trans rights

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Jojo Siwa explains why she broke up with her ex-partner after CBB

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David Attenborough addresses approaching ‘end of his life’

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How 25 working-class Salford kids became a theatre troupe

<p>Much-loved children’s book The Gruffalo</p>

Gruffalo to return in first new book in 20 years

<p>Rock band SpaceAcre will perform at The Great Escape this year</p>

Rock band SpaceAcre to support Skunk Anansie at The Great Escape

Lifestyle

<p>Hazel was born with facial paralysis</p>

Health & Families

Rare neurological disorder leaves baby girl unable to blink or smile

A mother first noticed something was wrong during pregnancy when her daughter’s eyes appeared open during ultrasound scans

<p>Nearly half of Americans will skip Easter egg traditions due to high prices, survey finds</p>

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Nearly half of Americans will skip Easter egg traditions due to high prices, survey finds

<p>Wendy’s brings back its Frosty Fizz to customers in Canada ahead of the summer season</p>

Wendy’s adds twist on iconic Frosty recipe to its summer menu

<p>A man relaxes on the beach in Broadstairs, Kent, on May 1</p>

Health & Families

What hot weather does to your brain, and why you feel so irritated

Entrepreneur Grace Beverley’s chart-topping podcast Working Hard returns with a new look, bonus episodes and even more guests. (Working Hard With Grace Beverley)

5 new podcasts to listen to this week

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Mark Zuckerberg shares the truth behind ‘underground bunker’ rumours

<p>Heart-stopping moment police rescue 11-year-old autistic boy after he wandered on to freeway</p>

Police rescue 11-year-old autistic boy after he wandered on to freeway

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Bizarre moment driver spots a kangaroo bouncing down the highway

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Adorable moment Beyoncé’s daughter Rumi steals show in stage debut

Travel

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Soccer field-sized airport lounge opens at world’s busiest airport

<p>Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya in Tulum, Mexico, has claimed top spot</p>

Here are the 10 best hotels in the world, according to Tripadvisor

<p>Holland America Line’s <em>Eurodam </em>ship has had two norovirus outbreaks in 2025</p>

New ‘dominant’ strain of norovirus sparking outbreaks on cruise ships

<p>The Jacobite Steam Train lets trainspotters and Potter fans live out their fantasies </p>

The spellbinding Scottish sites that deliver the magic of Harry Potter

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FPL Gameweek 35 preview: News, injuries, suspensions, fixtures, picks and analysis

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Major airline has stark warning for Trump - could impact our holidays?

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