67 m. ago Rutherglen MSP highlights support to help families with cost of learning

Clare Haughey spoke as children went back to school.

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1 hour ago Police to prosecute 60 more people for supporting 'terror group' Palestine Action

A further 60 people will be prosecuted for 'showing support for the proscribed terrorist group Palestine Action', the Metropolitan Police said. 

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2 h. ago Another 60 people to be prosecuted for ‘showing support for Palestine Action’

More prosecutions are expected in the coming weeks, the Metropolitan Police said.

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3 h. ago Dr Martens summer sandal shoppers wear all day are 'great quality and so comfortable' now £60 off

The Laketen Leather Platform Mules are now £90, 40% off from the original price of £150.

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3 h. ago Israeli unit tasked with smearing Gaza journalists as Hamas fighters – report

Israeli-Palestinian magazine says IDF ‘legitimisation cell’ set up to blunt global outrage over killing of media staffA special unit in Israel’s military was tasked with identifying reporters it could smear as undercover Hamas fighters, to target them and to blunt international outrage over the killing of media workers, the Israeli-Palestinian outlet +972 Magazine reports.The “legitimisation cell” was set up after the 7 October 2023 Hamas attack to gather information that could bolster Israel’s image and shore up diplomatic and military support from key allies, the report said, citing three intelligence sources. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Best headphones and earbuds for sleeping that have noise blocking features

Bring a whole new meaning to sleeping soundly. From wireless options to headphones with a built-in alarm, Saskia Kemsley rounds up the team’s tried-and-tested picks

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4 h. ago Crocs' 'cool and breathable' £10 trainers 'feel like walking on a cloud'

"Very comfortable. I used these for my holidays as they are so lightweight. Also, due to the air holes, they keep your feet cool."

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4 h. ago Best home security cameras 2025, tried and tested by a tech critic

These are the best indoor and outdoor security cameras for protecting your home

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4 h. ago Britain 'ready to put boots on the ground' in Ukraine, says UK Defence Secretary

The UK's Defence Secretary has pledged Britain's continued support for Ukraine and added that multi-national forces are 'ready to act from day one' to help support a ceasefire

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4 h. ago Friday night pub quiz: Test your general knowledge with these 20 questions

See how you fared in this week's leaderboard

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4 h. ago Sam Thompson declares 'love' to star as he sets up 'first date'

The Hits Radio presenter hoped to impress singer Tom Grennan as he tested his first date questions

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4 h. ago Why I withdrew my book from an LGBTQ+ literary prize | Jason Okundaye

The Polari first book prize claims to promote trans rights and trans voices. But when I saw the longlist, I had to actLast week, I withdrew my nomination from the longlist for the Polari first book prize. The awards had become mired in controversy due to the nomination of the Irish author John Boyne, best known for The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, for the main prize for his novel Earth. Four days before the longlist announcement, Boyne had written in the Irish Independent, celebrating JK Rowling “as a fellow terf” and saying of women who had “pilloried” her for her gender activism: “For every Commander Waterford, there’s a Serena Joy standing behind him, ready to pin a handmaiden down as her husband rapes her.”I think such a viewpoint is abhorrent, but Boyne is free to hold whatever views he wants. What was unacceptable was a statement from the Polari prize addressing the backlash, emphasising its commitment to “support trans rights and amplify trans voices”, but defending Boyne’s in...

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4 h. ago Microsoft launches inquiry into claims Israel used its tech for mass surveillance of Palestinians

Company says use of its cloud technology to store millions of intercepted calls would breach terms of serviceMicrosoft has launched an “urgent” external inquiry into allegations Israel’s military surveillance agency has used the company’s technology to facilitate the mass surveillance of Palestinians.The company said on Friday the formal review was in response to a Guardian investigation that revealed how the Unit 8200 spy agency has relied on Microsoft’s Azure cloud platform to store a vast collection of everyday Palestinian mobile phone calls. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Bioethanol plant deems lack of Government support an ‘act of economic self

Vivergo Fuels says it will have to close its Hull plant after the decision not to provide financial backing.

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7 h. ago The egg flight trend: Tim Dowling ranks 10 boiled egg appetisers

Want to offer friends and family a creative sampling of eggs at your next get-together? Our intrepid tester tries unexpected options, from pickled onion to tzatzikiGenerally speaking, the more TikTok trends you allow to pass you by in a year, the better. But some trends refuse to cease, and the egg flight is turning out to be one of them. The egg flight, in all its many forms, persists.Simply put, an egg flight is to hard-boiled eggs what a wine flight is to wine – a varietal sampling, presented in one sitting. Unlike devilled eggs, where the yolk is scooped out, mashed with mayonnaise and spices and piped back into its former cavity, the egg flight is just some eggs – most commonly three, in six upturned halves – with different stuff piled on top. The result is meant to be a quick but still fancy appetiser range, destined to impress your guests, your family, or at least the rest of TikTok. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Boden ballet flats that are 'comfortable and look good' are now under £45

Boden shoppers are snapping up a pair of 'beautiful' ballet flats that are designed to go with virtually any outfit while they are on sale with a huge £67 off

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7 h. ago Ed Sheeran's life from tragic loss and 'crying everyday' to inspiration behind next album

Ed Sheeran is one of the UK's biggest stars but his life hasn't always been plain sailing.

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8 h. ago BBC Wimbledon commentator Andrew Castle sent texts from Andre Agassi after row

'Afterwards, Andre sent me a text, saying what an unbelievable time he'd had,' testified Andrew Castle.

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9 h. ago Chinook helicopter crashed on 'show flight', says former RAF test pilot

Retired Squadron Leader Robert Burke told the BBC that the Mark 2 version of the helicopter had been chosen for the flight to show it was safe because of internal politics between the Army and RAF.

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9 h. ago Best VPNs for Amazon Fire TV stick 2025, tried and tested by an expert

I evaluated the real-world performance of these VPN services on an Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max

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