11 minutes ago TikTok let through disinformation in political ads despite its own ban, Global Witness finds

Just weeks before the U.S. presidential election, TikTok still approved advertisements that contained election disinformation even though it has a ban on political ads

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14 minutes ago Harris says ‘justice has been served’ as Biden hails ‘good day for Israel’ after death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar – US politics live

Vice-president says Hamas chief’s death in Gaza is an opportunity to end the war; US president says he will speak to Israeli PM on bringing hostages homeDon’t miss important US election coverage. Get our free app and sign up for election alertsHere are some key takeaways from Kamala Harris’s Fox News interview, the Guardian’s Helen Sullivan reports:1. Immigration Continue reading...

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18 minutes ago Strictly's It Takes Two halted as Anton Du Beke points out awkward guest judge blunder

Strictly Come Dancing's It Takes Two host Janette Manrara was corrected by Anton Du Beke during Thursday's episode as she made a royal blunder

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25 minutes ago Zayn Malik 'in bits' following death of One Direction bandmate Liam Payne

The Pillowtalk singer’s loved ones 'don't want him to be alone' at the moment, so he is 'surrounded by his friends’ as he processes the devastating news

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32 minutes ago Vance policy adviser made wild posts about using drugs for years: ‘I love coke

An investigation found that Aaron Kofsky was behind the Reddit account ‘PsychoticMammal’, which had also posted specific details that matched his resume and education

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52 minutes ago Strictly's Janette Manrara scolded by Anton du Beke in awkward guest judge blunder

Strictly Come Dancing spin-off show, It Takes Two, was halted on Thursday night as Anton Au Beke corrected Janette Manrara over a royal blunder on the show

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57 minutes ago Cissy Houston mourned by Dionne Warwick, politicians and more at longtime church

A revered soul and gospel singer and the mother of Whitney Houston, Cissy Houston’s life was celebrated nearly a week after her death at 91

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1 hour ago The Guardian view on Yahya Sinwar’s death and Gaza’s future: an opportunity that must not be ignored | Editorial

With the reported killing of the Hamas leader, Israel’s partners should renew the push for a ceasefire and hostage dealThe Israeli military’s announcement that it has killed the Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar should be an opportunity to end the devastating war in Gaza that has killed tens of thousands of Palestinian men, women and children. The death of the man who masterminded the 7 October massacres in southern Israel that killed more than 1,200 people would mark a key moment in the conflict. It could renew momentum for a ceasefire deal and hostage release – as families of those held have demanded. With the group’s two other key figures already dead, Benjamin Netanyahu could declare victory.There is no sign that he is prepared to do so without intense and sustained pressure ...

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1 hour ago Dear Keir – we live in poverty but writing to you could help you fix Britain

Real Britain is a Mirror series that stands up for your community and asks how politics affects real people. This week Ros Wynne-Jones and Maryam Qaiser report on the delegation of people who visited Downing Street and left powerful letters for Starmer suggesting solutions that could help millions of others

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2 hours ago Former porn store worker hits back at ‘bizarre’ allegations by North Carolina lieutenant governor

Mark Robinson is running against Democratic Josh Stein in the campaign to succeed Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper

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