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Rayner rules out repaying severance cash after making cabinet return

Rayner rules out repaying severance cash after making cabinet returnByRichard Wheeler, Political reporter and Matt Chorley, Presenter, BBC Radio 5 LivePublished10 minutes agoAngela Rayner has told the BBC she will not repay a £16,876 ministerial severance payment after making her return to the cabinet.The Labour MP resigned as deputy prime minister and housing secretary in September 2025 after failing to pay enough tax on her £800,000 flat in Hove, which resulted in the exit payout.Rayner was re...

Drivers left furious as major congestion charge set to continue for months amid road delays

Drivers in Oxford have been warned of further disruption after the reopening of Botley Road was delayed again, resulting in the city's temporary congestion charge continuing.Network Rail has confirmed the key route will remain closed beyond the end of August after additional gas network measures were revealed during construction.It now means Oxfordshire County Council's planned traffic filter trial cannot begin on September 14, as previously announced. The trial was due to replace the temporary...

The hidden left-wing network powering a ‘conservative’ rebellion against a major Trump priority

A group billing itself as a grassroots conservative movement against new data centers carried out a series of nationwide protests enlisting the help of Green Party figures and Democratic-aligned activists, a Fox News Digital review found.Though initially launched as a bipartisan project, Humans First has since become — in its own words — a "conservative social movement that is dedicated to ensuring that the future of AI is in the hands of everyday people." Humans First's nascent movement was sup...

Mother unleashes over 'nightmare' flight to Bali after airline botched a booking for herself and her young son

Mum hits out over 'nightmare' flight to Bali after airline botched a booking for herself and her young sonKama Kanic booked a direct flight with her sonShe was put on a new trip with stopoversShe claimed her son, with autism, wasn't offered helpREAD MORE: Why severe turbulence has increased by 55 per cent See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy ASHLEY NICKEL, NEWS REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 14:56, 23 July 2026 | Updated: 14:59, 23 July 2026 e-mail View comments

Jeffrey Donaldson stripped of knighthood by King

Jeffrey Donaldson stripped of knighthood by KingImage source, PA MediaImage caption, Jeffrey Donaldson was convicted on 22 JuneByLuke SprouleBBC News NIPublished22 minutes agoFormer Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) leader Jeffrey Donaldson has been stripped of his knighthood by the King.Donaldson, who was an MP from 1997 until 2024, was convicted in June of 18 counts of sex abuse including one count of rape, which he committed against two women when they were children.In the aftermath of his conv...

Why do some of the cheapest cities cost the most to live in?

A worker in Cairo can afford 22 hamburgers a month. In Tel Aviv, more than 200. AJLabs counts a salary in Big Mac meals.

South Africa rejects ICC petition

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation said the filing failed to satisfy the "statutory legal triggers and jurisdictional requirements necessary for action by the Court."

Failed asylum seeker who knocked woman unconscious after she rejected him jailed for six months

A failed asylum seeker who left a young woman in a "crumpled bloody mess" after knocking her unconscious when she rejected him outside a nightclub has been jailed for six months.Abdoela Berhan, a 35-year-old Eritrean national, punched Cleo Lake, 20, after she told him to "f**k off" when he refused to leave her while on a night out with friends at Dorset nightclub, Cameo.He was found guilty of assaulting Miss Lake in Bournemouth no more than a week after being convicted of attacking a Subway work...

Chinese mathematicians awarded the Fields Medal for the first time

Oil price passes $100 a barrel again as Middle East conflict escalates

Benchmark rises sharply over fears Houthi militia could strangle Saudi exports as US-Iran fighting intensifiesThe oil price has climbed back above $100 a barrel for the first time in two months, as a fresh escalation of the Middle East conflict threatens to compound disruption to global oil supplies.The benchmark oil price rose sharply on Thursday, after reaching $95 a barrel the day before amid fears that Yemen’s Houthi militia could strangle Saudi oil exports through the Red Sea while US-Iran...

MI5 to pay damages for surveillance of journalist's phone

MI5 to pay damages for surveillance of journalist's phoneImage source, PA MediaImage caption, This is believed to be the first time that MI5 has been directed to pay compensation to a journalistByJulian O'NeillCrime and justice correspondent, BBC News NIPublished23 July 2026, 14:30 BSTUpdated 53 minutes agoMI5 and the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) have been ordered to pay £20,000 in damages to a journalist, after they illegally obtained his phone records.Former BBC Journalist Vincent...

Kyrie Irving, Victor Wembanyama like Mamdani's video calling Netanyahu a 'war criminal'

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving and San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama signaled support for New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's latest anti-Israel message by liking an Instagram video in which he called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a "war criminal" and urged federal authorities to arrest him if he enters New York City.The video marked one of Mamdani's strongest public attacks on Israel since taking office.In the clip, Mamdani accused Netanyahu of committing genocide again...

Pub landlord hails 'welcome relief' from Andy Burnham after cutting business rates: 'We've been hammered!'

A pub landlord has praised the latest move by Prime Minister to cut business rates for pubs, clubs and music venues by 20 per cent, declaring it a "welcome relief".Speaking to GB News, Steve Perez, owner of The Red Lion pub in Stone Edge stressed that the Labour Government under Sir Keir Starmer "hammered" the hospitality industry.Discussing his policy announcement today, Mr Burnham assured pubs that the "cavalry is coming" to support them.He said: "This is a first step today, but it's an import...

Seven refreshing Chinese summer desserts to try in the heat

Today marks Major Heat (Dashu), the last solar term of summer in the traditional Chinese calendar and the beginning of the hottest stretch of the year. As temperatures soar across the country, people turn to refreshing treats that go best with heat waves. Made with seasonal fruits, beans, herbs and other natural ingredients, these regional specialties have been helping generations stay cool through China's sweltering summers.

ROK returns pair of Qing Dynasty stone lions to China

The Republic of Korea (ROK) returned a pair of Qing Dynasty stone lions to the Chinese side on Thursday.

Joy Behar shocks 'The View' hosts, audience after on-air kiss with guest Anson Mount

Joy Behar shocked her fellow "The View" co-hosts and the audience when she kissed actor Anson Mount during Wednesday's show.Co-host Whoopi Goldberg introduced Mount and the actor started walking towards "The View" table and greeted the hosts. When he greeted Behar, the co-host ended up kissing him on the lips.Co-host Sunny Hostin pointed at the pair and the other co-hosts laughed.CONSERVATIVE WATCHDOG TELLS FCC THAT 'THE VIEW' IS A DEMOCRATIC PARTY OPERATION, NOT A NEWS PROGRAMAfter Mount sat do...

Maria Sharapova attacks the dog days of summer by hopping into the pool, it pays to be OSU's QB & Shatner

The sun is out, it's 59 brisk degrees here in Ohio and it's time to fire off a fresh edition of Thursday Screencaps where I better not hear anyone north of the Ohio River complaining this morning. We're heading for a high of 80. I am talking one of the most beautiful July days in the history of this state.Speaking of Ohio, my home state, where I was born, where my kids were born, where I went to college, let's head down state route 23 to Columbus where our Ohio State quarterback seems to be havi...

Mike Waltz confronts leftist Democrat over Cuba trip after Marco Rubio jab: 'His entire family is from Cuba'

A leftist Democrat sparked fierce backlash after he appeared to insist that Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s views on Cuba carried less weight because he has not visited the island.Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Wis., made the striking claim during a heated exchange with U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz on Wednesday at a committee hearing.Pocan, who has compared Cuba to a "silent Gaza," visited the communist island earlier in July, where he called for the U.S. to relent on its pressure campa...

Amazon gaming boss predicts future where players no longer need consoles

Amazon gaming boss predicts future where players no longer need consolesImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Cloud gaming allows players to stream and play games online from a remote server using a phone, tablet or controllerByLaura CressTechnology reporterPublished3 hours agoAmazon's head of gaming Jeff Gattis has told the BBC he believes the rising cost of tech means people will turn to streaming games online rather than buying new consoles.He said the tech has developed a lot in recent ye...

Macy’s Black Friday in July sale — save up to 70% on bestselling brands

NBC Selected independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you click on or buy through our links, we earn a commission. Learn more.Deals and SalesThe holidays came early this year: Shop the best deals from Macy’s Black Friday in July saleSave up to 70% on Lego sets, espresso makers, Dutch ovens and more.July 23, 2026, 9:22 AM EDTAshley MorrisAssociate SEO ReporterSkip to table of contentsThe Macy’s Black Friday in July Sale runs through July 24 and includes deals across categories.M...