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Keir Starmer Says He’s Staying Put After Defense Secretary’s Departure Hammers His Authority

Keir Starmer Says He’s Staying Put After Defense Secretary’s Departure Hammers His Authority

Published by Sam Flores

Starmer has seen the departure of several junior and senior ministers in recent weeks, as Labour Party lawmakers revolt and rivals plot, in despair at the government’s relentless unpopularity. But the sudden resignation of Defense Secretary John Healey is a heavy blow. Healey quit Thursday, warning that the government is not spending enough on the military to keep Britain safe “at this time of rising threats.” His departure hits Starmer in the one place the often embattled prime minister has won consistent praise: the world stage. France and the U.K. also have put together a maritime security force that would help keep the Strait of Hormuz open to shipping if the Iran war ends. Starmer has also argued strongly that European nations must do more to fund their own defense in response to President Donald Trump ’s criticism of the United States’ NATO allies. “Starmer has been consistently staunch about warning of the security risk from Russia,” said Olivia O’Sullivan, head of the U.K. in the World program at the Chatham House think tank. “He’s …

World Cup 2026: How late are London pubs staying open to screen the games?

World Cup 2026: How late are London pubs staying open to screen the games?

Published by Sam Flores

World Cup 2026 is nearly here, promising a festival of football on a scale never seen before. With the tournament being hosted in the USA, Mexico and Canada, all the matches will kick off between 5pm and 5am UK time. While most footy fans will be pleased that the games are outside of normal working hours, the late (and very early) kick-offs pose a challenge for people keen to soak in the atmosphere in a pub. England fans will be able to watch late-night football in the pub PA Archive But these same automatic extensions don’t apply for England and Scotland games in the group stage – meaning some games will potentially be tougher to watch. However, venues with existing late licenses can continue to operate as usual. What you need to know about licensing rules for pubs in London at the World Cup 2026 No automatic extensions to venues’ normal operating hours have been granted by the Government for the World Cup group stages. This in short, means that pubs and venues will be …

Expert Advice For Staying Cool At Night In Hot Weather

Expert Advice For Staying Cool At Night In Hot Weather

Published by Sam Flores

Emma We hope you love the products we recommend! All of them were independently selected by our editors. Just so you know, HuffPost UK may collect a share of sales or other compensation from the links on this page if you decide to shop from them. Oh, and FYI — prices are accurate and items in stock as of time of publication. If you’re anything like me, you’ll agree that having to change your sheets is probably the most arduous house task there is.  So, even though I hate not sleeping with the duvet on (that’s just a personal thing) I’ll do anything to make sure I don’t have to change my sheets every night as I sweat through the summer. We all know the value of a good night’s sleep at this point, and while you might be spending more hours out of the comfort of your bed during summer than you do in winter, you still want to know your sleep setup won’t let you down at the end of the day. To …

Vanessa Trump reveals heartbreaking private battle: ‘Staying hopeful’

Vanessa Trump reveals heartbreaking private battle: ‘Staying hopeful’

Published by Daniella Wilson

Vanessa Trump revealed on Wednesday via social media that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer and was receiving treatment to combat the disease.  “I’ve recently been diagnosed with breast cancer,” she wrote on Instagram. “While this isn’t news anyone expects, I’m working closely with my medical team on a treatment plan.” “I would like to thank my doctors for performing a procedure earlier this week on me,” the mother of five continued, before adding that she is “staying focused and hopeful while surrounded by the love and support of my family, my kids, and those closest to me.” © InstagramVanessa shared the sad news via social media “Thank you for your kindness and support, it truly means more than I can express. I kindly ask for privacy as l focus on my health and recovery.” Vanessa’s former sister-in-law, Ivanka Trump, took to the comment section to share her support, writing: “Praying for your continued strength and a swift recovery. Love you mama.”  Vanessa shares her five kids, Kai, Donald III, Tristan, Spencer, and Chloe, with …

Nearly half of teens are losing critical sleep by staying up too late on their phones

Nearly half of teens are losing critical sleep by staying up too late on their phones

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the Well Enough newsletter with Harry Bullmore for tips on living a healthier, happier and longer life Get the Well Enough email with Harry Bullmore Get the Well Enough email with Harry Bullmore American teenagers are losing valuable sleep time because they are spending too much late-night time on their phones, new research shows, with consequences for their health and academic performance. Growing teens need at least 8-10 hours each night to help stave off the risk of problems with attention, poor mental health and chronic disease like obesity and diabetes, according to federal guidance. But the majority of 657 adolescents across the country still average about 50 minutes of smartphone use between the hours of 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. on school nights, using social media apps, streaming and playing games. Almost half of them used their phones between midnight and 4 a.m. Jason Nagata, an associate professor of pediatrics at the University of California at San Francisco, says the findings about teens’ phone use need to be addressed. “That’s a really critical …

The best umbrellas in the UK for staying dry in the wind and rain – tested on a 517m hilltop | Accessories

The best umbrellas in the UK for staying dry in the wind and rain – tested on a 517m hilltop | Accessories

Published by Sam Flores

We Britons have loved brollies since about the turn of the 19th century. Previously an aristocratic luxury, today they’re a broad tent covering tight budgets and expensive tastes alike. You’ll see them sprout like mushrooms whenever rain hits the high street. The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more. Most decent umbrellas will keep you dry(ish), but peek closer and you’ll find that not all are the same. Some have a stronger, smoother mechanisms; others are lighter and more comfortable to hold. The best stand out for thoughtful details: from polished wooden handles to gleaming tips, a brolly’s aesthetic finish can often be a clue to how long it will last. At a glance £115 at London Undercover £24.20 at Amazon £74.45 at Amazon £49 at Burton £65 at Davek £32 at Amazon Why you should trust me As a regular umbrella carrier, I use mine to stay dry on my soggy travels around the north of England. The best models keep the rain …

Billy Bob Thornton Talks About Staying Out of Politics and His Health

Billy Bob Thornton Talks About Staying Out of Politics and His Health

Published by Daniella Wilson

Billy Bob Thornton has a reason for keeping his political opinions to himself. During a recent interview on the Howie Mandel Does Stuff podcast, the Landman star and the host chatted about whether celebrities are qualified to use their public platforms to give advice. “What we are experts in, just like the person that’s listening, is being human,” the America’s Got Talent judge said. “So if you could be open and share who you are, how you feel, how you cope, that’s definitely going to do something.” Thorton agreed with Howie Mandel, saying that it’s “way more important than an actor or actress or musician telling people, like you said, who to vote for, because it’s like, I mean, some guy’s on the fence you know and it’s like, well, Dash Rip Rock said it on the Golden Globes, so [that’s who] I’m voting for.” “I don’t know anything about politics,” the Oscar winner continued. “I have no idea. And the stuff that I believe about it, I don’t want to force it down somebody else’s throat …

Powell making ‘significant mistake’ staying on at the Fed

Powell making ‘significant mistake’ staying on at the Fed

Published by Sam Flores

Committee Chairman Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) delivers an opening statement during the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs confirmation hearing for Kevin Warsh, U.S. President Donald Trump’s nominee for Chair of the Federal Reserve, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on April 21, 2026 in Washington, DC. Andrew Harnik | Getty Images Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott said Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is making a “significant mistake” by staying on the Federal Reserve’s Board of Governors after his term atop the central bank ends. “He’s breaking 75 years of precedent. Every time you get a new chairman, the former chairman leaves. That’s good news because what you don’t want are these philosophies in conflict,” Scott, R-S.C., said Tuesday at the Milken Institute Global Conference.  “I think for the country and for the Fed, it would be best if he left,” Scott said. Read more CNBC politics coverage Powell’s term as Fed chair ends May 15. By staying on, he is denying President Donald Trump a majority on the board, on which …

I moved to L.A. to act. But would I end up staying for love?

I moved to L.A. to act. But would I end up staying for love?

Published by Sam Flores

When I was 30 years old, my agent told me I needed to go to Los Angeles to get some “West Coast credits.” I didn’t want to go because it meant I’d lose my precious rent-controlled apartment on Central Park West as well as the supportive New York theater community I’d worked so hard to get into. After graduating from Juilliard five years earlier, I was getting theater work in and around the city. I didn’t think I was pretty enough to get work in Hollywood, but my agent disagreed. She had faith in me, so I reluctantly packed up my stuff and moved to Santa Monica with Gus, my German shepherd. A week after we arrived, the Northridge earthquake happened. I crouched under a table, holding Gus close. Aftershocks filled me with terror, and I wondered if California was telling me I wasn’t welcome. Over the next few months L.A. slowly recovered, and I started going on auditions. Much to my amazement, I got hired to do a new play and got a couple …

Thanks to Britain’s mild winters, chiffchaffs are staying put | UK news

Thanks to Britain’s mild winters, chiffchaffs are staying put | UK news

Published by Jenni Sidey

For many birders, the first proper sign of spring comes when they hear the cheery two-note song of the chiffchaff, a small, migratory warbler which, like the kittiwake and the cuckoo, is named after the sound it makes. Chiffchaffs spend the winter far closer to home than most other members of their family: the majority heading to Spain, Portugal or north-west Africa. This is in sharp contrast to their close relative the willow warbler, which heads all the way across the Saharato southern Africa, and usually arrives back here from early April, two or three weeks later than the chiffchaff. But thanks to a long run of very mild winters in southern Britain – a clear consequence of the global climate crisis – some chiffchaffs are now staying put. They now spend the winter close to their breeding areas, often near water where small insects are more numerous. This, along with the unseasonably warm spell in mid-March, explains why this spring, chiffchaffs began to appear a few days earlier than usual. The British Trust for …