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Oprah Winfrey has visited an emergency shelter on the fire-ravaged island of Maui to highlight the plight of evacuees. Hawaii News Now reported that the American TV star said during her visit on Sunday that it is critical that aid gets to residents fast. The TV star is also a part-time Maui resident. Winfrey, who is also a part-time resident, warned that news crews will eventually leave and the world will […]

Rishi Sunak is a “Swiftie”, Downing Street has indicated, following the Prime Minister’s US holiday which reportedly included a Taylor Swift gig. Downing Street did not deny reports that Mr Sunak attended a Swift concert in Los Angeles and took part in a cycling class set to the Shake It Off singer’s music. Asked if Mr Sunak was a “Swiftie” – as fans of the star are known – the Prime Minister’s official spokesman said: […]

Bidders for crisis-stricken retailer Wilko have been given a Wednesday deadline to table offers to buy the firm. The historic high street chain fell into administration last week, putting the future of its 400 stores and 12,500 workers in jeopardy. It is understood that administrators from PwC have set the deadline as they quickly seek to strike a deal which could save jobs. Wilko is continuing to trade and has not announced any […]

William Saliba was delighted to make a successful return to Premier League action in Arsenal’s win over Nottingham Forest. The France defender missed the closing weeks of last season with a back injury and his absence was felt as Arsenal slipped from the top of the table to finish five points behind champions Manchester City. Up until his injury, the Gunners had been settled at the summit and Saliba had formed a formidable defensive […]

The boat they were in sank off the French coast in the early hours of Saturday morning The Government is under renewed pressure to tackle the crisis of migrant crossings in the Channel following the deaths of six people after a boat sank off the coast of France. Campaigners described the incident as an “appalling and preventable tragedy” while MPs called for action to stop criminal gangs profiting from the dangerous journeys. […]

The Health Secretary the Scottish and Welsh health ministers to discuss what “lessons can be learnt” Steve Barclay is “open to requests” for patients from devolved nations to be treated on the NHS in England amid record waiting lists, the Department of Health has said. The Health Secretary has invited Michael Matheson and Eluned Morgan, the Scottish and Welsh health ministers, to discuss what “lessons can be learnt” from varying […]

Tropical air could make parts of the UK hotter than California at the end of next week with temperatures possibly soaring past 30C, after heavy rain lashes the country. High pressure set to build from the middle of the week means south-east England could reach 32C on Friday, according to the Met Office – higher than the 26C predicted for Los Angeles. However, it will come after most of the […]

Six people have died and around 50 rescued after a boat carrying migrants sank in the Channel, French authorities have said. Two British ships and several French vessels have been involved in a search and rescue operation, France’s Maritime Prefecture of the Channel and the North Sea said. Information was received from a patrol boat early on Saturday that a migrant boat was sinking off Sangatte, according to a statement. […]

The Lionesses will face the South American side later today as they aim to book a place in the semi-finals Goalkeeper Mary Earps insists that there are “so many more levels” for England to reach ahead of their quarter-final meeting with Colombia on Saturday. After finishing goalless in normal time, the Lionesses progressed to the final eight with a penalty shoot-out win against Nigeria with Chloe Kelly smashing home the decisive spot-kick. […]