Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has announced a new website to assist federal workers who have experienced job dislocation as a result of DOGE.

A funeral procession for a mother and her two young sons whose remains were handed over by Hamas is being held Wednesday morning in Rishon Lezion, Israel.

Lena Waithe joins American medical drama for two episodes

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Benefits, state pensions and minimum wage will all rise from April

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‘President Trump is a man of the people and he meets more Americans and shakes their hands on a daily basis than any other President in history,’ the White House said

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Donald Trump and Elon Musk have accused South Africa of enabling ‘genocide’ of white farmers

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Birth rate saw modest jump of 0.03 after noting a record low of 0.72 in 2023

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The families of hostages still in Gaza are struggling to maintain hope they'll see their loved ones soon as uncertainty swirls over the future of the fragile ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas

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For years the Best Costume Design Oscar was presented via an elaborate spectacle that involved supermodels, dancers and – on one occasion – a live elephant carrying an envelope with the winner’s name in their trunk. Lydia Spencer-Elliott digs into the archives to unearth the truth behind the show’s slow demise

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As Trump’s approach to negotiations with Putin over the war in Ukraine raises security concerns, Germany’s chancellor-in-waiting, Friedrich Merz, has urged Europe to reduce its reliance on Nato and the US

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A cep soufflé might not sound like a natural fit for pudding, but the Swedish chef’s delicate, earthy take balances rich umami with sweet berries and milk ice cream

With two major cultural and religious festivals falling at the same time, Queenie Shaikh went out on the hunt for the best malpuras, qatayef and gözleme in London

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The Swedish chef is known for cooking with open flames, but his grilled asparagus with leek purée, peas and St George’s mushrooms works just as well at home

With fire-seared lamb, apple-stuffed cabbage, and crispy fried nettles, this bold yet elegant dish from the Swedish chef is made to impress

Plane Talk: ‘Build the air links and they will come,’ seems to be the national refrain in the kingdom

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The awards season staple features a star-making performance from 25-year-old Mikey Madison and a tone that oscillates between slapstick, romcom and bleak drama – and it’d be a worthy winner on Oscar night, writes Annabel Nugent

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The ‘Toxic Town’ writer talks activism, autism and why television has an originality problem

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The Swedish chef is reviving ancient techniques, ditching modern kitchens and embracing the raw power of open flames. At his London restaurant, that means flambadou-fired oysters, juniper-smoked beef and a history lesson in every bite, writes Lauren Taylor

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Even after removing its biggest savings from the list, DOGE reported a $10 billion uptick from last week, totaling $65 billion as of Tuesday

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Follow live updates as the 2025 season gets underway with the three-day pre-season test in Bahrain

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Sarah Abu Lebdeh, 26, charged with threatening violence after video sparked public outcry

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The response comes from ‘a few selected people’ who have seen it

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Asian shares are mixed, with Chinese markets gaining after Wall Street extended its losses on worries over inflation and tariffs

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Residents of southern Lebanon have been gradually returning to their villages to find their homes heavily damaged by the fighting between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah.

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Coon has been married to her husband since 2013

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Even months later, the pain of losing a pet can still hit without warning

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Pope Francis remains in hospital with double pneumonia

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Tuesday’s 4-0 win over Southampton was preceded by a demonstration against the club’s owners.

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Japanese forward Kazuyoshi Miura has turned 58

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The 88-year-old pontiff undergoes CAT scan to check his lung infection

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A harrowing 911 call, police video and other crime scene evidence are expected to play a key role as the murder and hate crime trial for an Illinois landlord accused of killing a 6-year-old Palestinian American boy continues Wednesday

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A sweeping blackout has hit Chile, stranding commuters, paralyzing countless businesses and leaving most of the South American nation without electricity

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A Montana man faces years in federal prison at his sentencing on Wednesday for threatening to assault former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy

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President Donald Trump’s effort to suspend the system for resettling refugees in the U.S. is on hold after a federal judge in Seattle blocked it

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Shorter bursts of more intense physical activity have a positive effect, says Harry Bullmore

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Often when Robert Pattinson gets a script, one of the first things he does is try on different accents to bring his character to life

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Opening statements are scheduled to begin in the trial of a Texas pipeline company's lawsuit against Greenpeace

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Venezuelan migrants handed over to Mexico like it’s a U.S. immigration detention facility

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German actor Christian Friedel — known for playing infamous Nazi Rudolf Höss in ‘The Zone of Interest’ — stars as hotel manager Fabian in ‘The White Lotus’

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