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Increase U.S.-flagged ships in global trade

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Increase U.S.-flagged ships in global trade

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7 children died in abusive NYC homes because progressives say it’s racist to save them

7 children died in abusive NYC homes because progressives say it’s racist to save them

about 1 hour ago

Zohran Mamdani will fight for ordinary NYers like Ella Emhoff and Rashida Tlaib

Zohran Mamdani will fight for ordinary NYers like Ella Emhoff and Rashida Tlaib

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Accusing Trent Alexander-Arnold of betrayal is idiotic. He should be leaving for Real Madrid garlanded with thanks, writes OLIVER HOLT

Accusing Trent Alexander-Arnold of betrayal is idiotic. He should be leaving for Real Madrid garlanded with thanks, writes OLIVER HOLT

about 5 hours ago

Neil Mackay: Trump and Farage prove there is such a thing as Scottish values

Neil Mackay: Trump and Farage prove there is such a thing as Scottish values

about 6 hours ago

How Albo must decide NOW whether he performs an unthinkably spiteful act. PETER VAN ONSELEN on the big names who should be worried about what Albanese is planning

How Albo must decide NOW whether he performs an unthinkably spiteful act. PETER VAN ONSELEN on the big names who should be worried about what Albanese is planning

about 6 hours ago

Democrats fundraise on a desperate f-bombing wing

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Democrats fundraise on a desperate f-bombing wing

about 7 hours ago

Letters: We need a change of culture within Scottish Prison Service

Letters: We need a change of culture within Scottish Prison Service

about 10 hours ago

Businesses must not become complacent over allergen exposure research

Businesses must not become complacent over allergen exposure research

about 10 hours ago

Roz Foyer: I was shocked by workers testimonies

Roz Foyer: I was shocked by workers testimonies

about 10 hours ago

Peter Dutton's seven deadly sins: Eyewatering list of disastrous mistakes that led Liberal leader to suffer the WORST landslide defeat in decades

Peter Dutton's seven deadly sins: Eyewatering list of disastrous mistakes that led Liberal leader to suffer the WORST landslide defeat in decades

about 14 hours ago

Can we choose whoever we want to inherit our pensions? STEVE WEBB replies

Can we choose whoever we want to inherit our pensions? STEVE WEBB replies

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Letters: It is folly for us to even consider expanding nuclear power

Letters: It is folly for us to even consider expanding nuclear power

about 15 hours ago

George Fergusson: Starmer has a choice: win a battle or win a war

George Fergusson: Starmer has a choice: win a battle or win a war

about 15 hours ago

Mark Smith: Don’t blame the English – the splinter factor is Scottish too

Mark Smith: Don’t blame the English – the splinter factor is Scottish too

about 15 hours ago

Scotland's plea to John Swinney: 'Do no harm'

Scotland's plea to John Swinney: 'Do no harm'

about 15 hours ago

Ian McConnell: Scotland resilience might surprise amid all that doomsaying

Ian McConnell: Scotland resilience might surprise amid all that doomsaying

about 15 hours ago

Herald Diary: Buying furniture from M15 and Papal payments

Herald Diary: Buying furniture from M15 and Papal payments

about 15 hours ago

Tavish Scott: We can't take Scottish salmon for granted

Tavish Scott: We can't take Scottish salmon for granted

about 15 hours ago

Why I hope that Mohamed Salah does not score enough to nab amazing goal record from this Newcastle star, writes MATT BARLOW

Why I hope that Mohamed Salah does not score enough to nab amazing goal record from this Newcastle star, writes MATT BARLOW

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Warren Buffett and Donald Trump are two extraordinary men. One is modest and wise, the other vulgar and venal. How sad it's the latter who now defines America, writes DOMINIC LAWSON

Warren Buffett and Donald Trump are two extraordinary men. One is modest and wise, the other vulgar and venal. How sad it's the latter who now defines America, writes DOMINIC LAWSON

about 20 hours ago

Even charities can't stand the stink of Starmer: ANDREW PIERCE

Even charities can't stand the stink of Starmer: ANDREW PIERCE

about 20 hours ago

George Santos should keep his head up — nearly every NY pol gets busted

George Santos should keep his head up — nearly every NY pol gets busted

about 23 hours ago

Stiffing landlords is killing NYC’s housing market

Stiffing landlords is killing NYC’s housing market

about 23 hours ago

Congress must help Trump administration hold IMF accountable

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Congress must help Trump administration hold IMF accountable

MAGA doesn't need more RINOs

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MAGA doesn't need more RINOs

Democrats' Liberal Reich is right around the corner

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Democrats' Liberal Reich is right around the corner

Trump's reindustrialization depends on protecting energy giants like Phillips 66

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Trump's reindustrialization depends on protecting energy giants like Phillips 66

China's cybereconomic warfare

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China's cybereconomic warfare

Rise of spirituality without religion in modern America

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Rise of spirituality without religion in modern America

Bang-up jobs report shows DOGE is . . . working

Bang-up jobs report shows DOGE is . . . working

NYC subway is no homeless shelter, Zohran Mamdani — can’t you PRETEND to care about the city?

NYC subway is no homeless shelter, Zohran Mamdani — can’t you PRETEND to care about the city?

David Beckham’s furious reaction when he thought I’d insulted Brooklyn exposes Nicola’s role in devastating family feud

David Beckham’s furious reaction when he thought I’d insulted Brooklyn exposes Nicola’s role in devastating family feud

Election mauling means Labour needs to get radical & controversial soon – does the party have the balls to do it?

Election mauling means Labour needs to get radical & controversial soon – does the party have the balls to do it?

Farage’s vow to ‘resist’ government in court over asylum hotels will be welcomed by fed-up voters

Farage’s vow to ‘resist’ government in court over asylum hotels will be welcomed by fed-up voters

RUTH SUNDERLAND: Fed is part of a deeply flawed system which needs reform, not Trump's vandalism

RUTH SUNDERLAND: Fed is part of a deeply flawed system which needs reform, not Trump's vandalism

The suicide of the press, media double-denial on Joe’s decline and other commentary

The suicide of the press, media double-denial on Joe’s decline and other commentary

New York, halt assisted suicide — the ‘death cult’ won’t stop with the terminally ill

New York, halt assisted suicide — the ‘death cult’ won’t stop with the terminally ill

PETER VAN ONSELEN: The clear sign Anthony Albanese may be our Prime Minister until 2031... and the big decision he must make

PETER VAN ONSELEN: The clear sign Anthony Albanese may be our Prime Minister until 2031... and the big decision he must make

Sherry is more than just 'seasoning' for whisky casks - here's why

Sherry is more than just 'seasoning' for whisky casks - here's why

Why Israel and the US still need each other more than ever

Why Israel and the US still need each other more than ever

Democrat’s due process protests: Letters to the Editor — May 5, 2025

Democrat’s due process protests: Letters to the Editor — May 5, 2025

Trump’s counterrevolution remains on course — and will stay that way if he sticks to the high ground

Trump’s counterrevolution remains on course — and will stay that way if he sticks to the high ground

Contributor: When you lose your home to fire, you wonder: Who am I now?

Contributor: When you lose your home to fire, you wonder: Who am I now?

PETER VAN ONSELEN: Labor is at risk of the same grave mistake that destroyed the Coalition - and Albo's triumphant election night speech suggests he may already be making it

PETER VAN ONSELEN: Labor is at risk of the same grave mistake that destroyed the Coalition - and Albo's triumphant election night speech suggests he may already be making it

TONY HETHERINGTON: I lost £500,000 to a scam, but the solicitors who received the cash remain quiet

TONY HETHERINGTON: I lost £500,000 to a scam, but the solicitors who received the cash remain quiet

Letters: Why can't politicians just focus on the basics of doing their jobs?

Letters: Why can't politicians just focus on the basics of doing their jobs?

DEAR JANE: I accidentally sent something awful to the family group chat. Now I can't look my stepdad in the eye

DEAR JANE: I accidentally sent something awful to the family group chat. Now I can't look my stepdad in the eye

PETER VAN ONSELEN: The Liberals have an uphill battle to win back the favour of Aussies after Dutton led them straight to rock bottom... but the summit is not completely out of reach

PETER VAN ONSELEN: The Liberals have an uphill battle to win back the favour of Aussies after Dutton led them straight to rock bottom... but the summit is not completely out of reach

Michael Goodwin: The press hates Trump more than it loves the truth — and the hyperbolic fear-mongering we’ve seen is proof

Michael Goodwin: The press hates Trump more than it loves the truth — and the hyperbolic fear-mongering we’ve seen is proof

MAIL ON SUNDAY COMMENT: Could Reform's victory be the spark for an unstoppable new alliance?

MAIL ON SUNDAY COMMENT: Could Reform's victory be the spark for an unstoppable new alliance?

Oh, for a government of humble public servants

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Oh, for a government of humble public servants

TONY HETHERINGTON: I lost £500,000 to a scam, but the solicitors who received the cash are staying quiet

TONY HETHERINGTON: I lost £500,000 to a scam, but the solicitors who received the cash are staying quiet

FLOURISHING AFTER 50: I've just retired after losing my husband five years ago and I want to enjoy life again - but my kids are making me feel guilty about spending their inheritance

FLOURISHING AFTER 50: I've just retired after losing my husband five years ago and I want to enjoy life again - but my kids are making me feel guilty about spending their inheritance

JEFF PRESTRIDGE: Inspired by Police Squad!, how a company director turned the tables on a hapless fraudster

JEFF PRESTRIDGE: Inspired by Police Squad!, how a company director turned the tables on a hapless fraudster

Thank God vain, venomous Harry won’t be back… it’s so clear to everyone why he can NEVER be trusted again

Thank God vain, venomous Harry won’t be back… it’s so clear to everyone why he can NEVER be trusted again

There is no sugar coating it — the local elections were a terrible night for Sir Keir Starmer

There is no sugar coating it — the local elections were a terrible night for Sir Keir Starmer

Ink trade deals ASAP to avoid a downward economic AND political spiral

Ink trade deals ASAP to avoid a downward economic AND political spiral

Disaster is coming, and the solution to healing is community — not chaos

Disaster is coming, and the solution to healing is community — not chaos

Letters to the Editor: President Trump's cuts to climate scientists are among his most consequential

Letters to the Editor: President Trump's cuts to climate scientists are among his most consequential