13 minutes ago Quentin Letts from Westminster: Swathed in purple faux fur, this new Lib Dem MP could have wandered into the Commons from a Courmayeur chalet bar

Some people fear Artificial Intelligence. They fret about the lack of human touch, its robotic nature, the threat it may pose to our freedom.

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15 hours ago Heathrow expansion plans branded 'criminal' as residents fear homes will be destroyed for third runway

Villagers in Sipson have lived in the shadow of Heathrow airport for decades. As Rachel Reeves restarts the third runway debate, locals once again fear losing their homes

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11 hours ago Trade union boss warns Reeves against trading workers rights for economic growth

Exclusive: FBU general secretary issues a warning to Rachel Reeves and Keir Starmer over pay and workers rights following the chancellor’s speech

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18 hours ago Gabby Agbonlahor calls talkSPORT to slam Arsenal's attempt to sign Ollie Watkins

Former Aston Villa star Gabby Agbonlahor has been left fuming after Arsenal's £60million bid for Ollie Watkins became public knowledge before Unai Emery's side took on Celtic in the Champions League

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3 hours ago As a human rights lawyer, I fight against discrimination in all its forms. Witnessing the recent anti

In the face of those who refuse to see our humanity, I choose to imagine that we are humane enough to believe in theirsMy grandmother, Holocaust survivor Olga Horak OAM, passed away in August 2024 just days after her 98th birthday. Just one week before, she attended her great-granddaughter’s Jewish day school to share her remarkable story of survival with the Year 6 students. Her parting message was simple: “Never forget. Don’t hate”. Although she could no longer stand up straight, in her decades-long commitment to Holocaust education as a volunteer at the Sydney Jewish Museum, she was indefatigable until the end.When she died, we lost an empire of knowledge. Just as we do whenever we lose a survivor. Her strength of character, her disarming candour, her twinkly eyes, her testimony and her light have secreted themselves in the hearts of the thousands of people she touched, like little mirrors reflecting flashes of her life. A giant photo mosaic. Continue reading...

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10 hours ago Silence from Heathrow expansion critic Ed Miliband as Rachel Reeves claims third runway CAN be built 'in a decade' despite mounting Labour fury

Chancellor Rachel Reeves appealed for her MPs to recognise the 'opportunities' of the long-mooted project, claiming it can be done without harming the environment.

Culture

3 hours ago Watch as Richard Madeley confronts Rachel Reeves over her 'exaggerated' CV in GMB clash

The host, 68, brutally tore into the Chancellor, 45, as he quizzed her about why she had lied about the length of time she had worked at the Bank of England.

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18 hours ago Rachel Reeves' Heathrow plans hit severe turbulence! Labour split erupts as London Mayor and top party donor vow to oppose third runway

The Chancellor publicly backed controversial plans for a third runway at Britain's biggest airport as she vowed to 'fight' the 'blockers' holding back the economy.

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14 hours ago First Nations to fight for billions in treaty payments in Canadian court

Group in northern Ontario argues crown failed to honour agreement and capped annual payments in 1874 at $4A group of First Nations in Canada is turning to the courts in the hope of securing billions of dollars in compensation, after accusing the government of failing to engage in “meaningful negotiations” for money owed under a 175-year-old treaty.“The governments’ refusal to come to grips with their treaty obligations has continued 175 years of broken promises, lies and neglect,” Wilfred King, chief of Gull Bay First Nation, said in a statement announcing plans to seek compensation that is “just, liberal, generous and honourable”. Continue reading...

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3 hours ago American Airlines CEO under fire for 'lack of respect' with outfit during briefing about DC plane crash

Robert Isom issued a heartfelt message to family members whose loved ones were onboard the passenger flight that crashed with a military helicopter at Reagan International Airport.

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16 hours ago Where's Ed? Heathrow expansion critic Miliband 'goes into hiding' as Rachel Reeves claims third runway CAN be built 'in a decade' despite mounting Labour fury

Chancellor Rachel Reeves appealed for her MPs to recognise the 'opportunities' of the long-mooted project, claiming it can be done without harming the environment.

Culture

5 hours ago Kash Patel says FBI wouldn’t seek retribution against Trump opponents; at least five senior agency leaders reportedly demoted or moved – live

Trump’s nominee to lead FBI also denied having an ‘enemies list’; Tulsi Gabbard faces sharp criticism over past comments sympathetic to RussiaRFK Jr dodges clear answers on vaccines on second day of hearingsGabbard grilled on Snowden, Hezbollah and Putin in tense Senate hearingHere’s some more reaction to Donald Trump’s executive order instructing the military to prepare to house 30,000 immigrants at the US naval base in Cuba.“Guantánamo is a stain on our nation’s honor,” Jerry Nadler, a Democratic congressman from New York, said.For years, I have advocated for its closure, condemning the abuses and glaring lack of accountability that persist there. This massive expansion into a mass detention camp is morally indefensible & raises significant civil liberties concerns.We cannot allow this level of dehumanization to become normalized. We need to shut down Guantánamo once and for all. Continue reading...

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15 hours ago Britain's oldest theme park is under threat as boss says Rachel Reeves' 'socialist' Labour budget has increased costs by £50,000 a year

Britain's oldest theme park is under threat as its costs continue to spiral, with the park's owner blaming Labour's 'socialist' budget last Autumn.

Economics

7 hours ago Forensics link Martin McCauley to ‘cowardly murder’ of three RUC men, court told

McCauley is one of the so-called Colombia Three, accused of training rebel FARC guerrilla forces in 2001.

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15 hours ago Mortgage approvals to home buyers edged up in December – Bank of England figures

One property expert described the start of 2025 as ‘upbeat’.

Economics

9 hours ago Mark Allen slates German Masters venue as Pistol hints he won't return to Tempodrom

The Northern Irishman continues to experiment with his game ahead of a world championship push but lost out in the second round in Berlin

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6 hours ago Kash Patel says FBI wouldn’t seek retribution against Trump’s opponents; Tulsi Gabbard and RFK Jr face questions from senators – live

Trump’s nominee to lead FBI also denied having an ‘enemies list’; Tulsi Gabbard faces sharp criticism over past comments sympathetic to RussiaRFK Jr dodges clear answers on vaccines on second day of hearingsHere’s some more reaction to Donald Trump’s executive order instructing the military to prepare to house 30,000 immigrants at the US naval base in Cuba.“Guantánamo is a stain on our nation’s honor,” Jerry Nadler, a Democratic congressman from New York, said.For years, I have advocated for its closure, condemning the abuses and glaring lack of accountability that persist there. This massive expansion into a mass detention camp is morally indefensible & raises significant civil liberties concerns.We cannot allow this level of dehumanization to become normalized. We need to shut down Guantánamo once and for all. Continue reading...

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9 hours ago Martin McCauley charged in court with murder of three RUC officers in 1982

McCauley was granted bail during an appearance at Craigavon Magistrates’ Court.

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8 hours ago Michelle Keegan covers growing baby bump as she returns to filming after clapping back

The actress was seen between takes as she filmed for series seven of Brassic in the Northern Quarter

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10 hours ago Death of talented teenager inflicted wound on family that will never heal

Gareth Conway, 18, was due to go to university to study engineering.

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9 hours ago RFK Jr avoids supporting Covid vaccines and abortion pill; Kash Patel and Tulsi Gabbard also grilled by senators – US politics live

Health nominee RFK Jr wouldn’t say Covid vaccines were successful; other Trump nominees also grilled by senators for top intelligence rolesHere’s some more reaction to Donald Trump’s executive order instructing the military to prepare to house 30,000 immigrants at the US naval base in Cuba.“Guantánamo is a stain on our nation’s honor,” Jerry Nadler, a Democratic congressman from New York, said.For years, I have advocated for its closure, condemning the abuses and glaring lack of accountability that persist there. This massive expansion into a mass detention camp is morally indefensible & raises significant civil liberties concerns.We cannot allow this level of dehumanization to become normalized. We need to shut down Guantánamo once and for all. Continue reading...

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11 hours ago Labour warned tough laws against people smugglers in new bill could penalise asylum seekers – UK politics live

Refugee Council says ‘many refugees themselves could also be prosecuted’ under proposalsRichard Madeley goes next.Q: The Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary says you are wrong, and the third runway won’t be built until you are 70. You are 45 now. Why is he wrong?We’re signing off decisions on wind farms, on solar farms, a commitment to a new stadium at Old Trafford. We are upgrading the Transpennine route to make journey times easier between York and Manchester via Leeds and Huddersfield. Those things are happening right now. Continue reading...

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9 hours ago Woman startled after she finds out who childhood penpal really is 10 years later

A woman took to TikTok to share her horror after finding out the identity of a penpal she had written to for years when she was a teenager. She only found out who they really were 10 years on

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15 hours ago Rachel Reeves warns Sadiq Khan she will defeat London mayor’s bid to sabotage Heathrow expansion

Chancellor and the mayor of London at odds over controversial plans to add third runway to Heathrow

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10 hours ago RFK Jr and Trump FBI pick Kash Patel face Senate confirmation hearings – US politics live

Health nominee Robert F Kennedy Jr faces further grilling on day two of his confirmation hearing as Patel will face scrutiny over loyalty to TrumpHere’s some more reaction to Donald Trump’s executive order instructing the military to prepare to house 30,000 immigrants at the US naval base in Cuba.“Guantánamo is a stain on our nation’s honor,” Jerry Nadler, a Democratic congressman from New York, said.For years, I have advocated for its closure, condemning the abuses and glaring lack of accountability that persist there. This massive expansion into a mass detention camp is morally indefensible & raises significant civil liberties concerns.We cannot allow this level of dehumanization to become normalized. We need to shut down Guantánamo once and for all. Continue reading...

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15 hours ago Reeves warns Khan she will defeat London mayor’s bid to sabotage Heathrow expansion

Reeves warns Khan she will defeat London mayor’s bid to sabotage Heathrow expansion  The Independent

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11 hours ago 'The Last of Us' zombie cave spiders caused by fungus named after Sir David Attenborough

The species of fungus was found on a spider during filming of the BBC Winterwatch series in Northern Ireland and has been named in honour of naturalist Sir David Attenborough

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16 hours ago Free at last: Israeli hostages embrace as three more are released in Gaza along with five Thai captives as part of ceasefire deal that will also see 110 Palestinian prisoners freed

Agam Berger, now 20, was spotted on live TV standing on a stage in between two militants, donning balaclavas and sunglasses, in northern Gaza .

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11 hours ago Trump’s Guantánamo Bay order condemned as ‘disastrous’ and ‘indefensible’ by rights groups – US politics live

US president prompts outrage after signing an executive order to prepare huge detention facility at Guantánamo Bay he says could hold 30,000 immigrantsHere’s some more reaction to Donald Trump’s executive order instructing the military to prepare to house 30,000 immigrants at the US naval base in Cuba.“Guantánamo is a stain on our nation’s honor,” Jerry Nadler, a Democratic congressman from New York, said.For years, I have advocated for its closure, condemning the abuses and glaring lack of accountability that persist there. This massive expansion into a mass detention camp is morally indefensible & raises significant civil liberties concerns.We cannot allow this level of dehumanization to become normalized. We need to shut down Guantánamo once and for all. Continue reading...

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18 hours ago 'I was so scared to paint our white doors grey – but results startled me'

Val, known as @thegroundedhome_ on Instagram, has just moved in to her "dream 1920s home" and often shared content from her home makeover. She recently shared a reel where she was seen painting her doors grey

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11 hours ago Rachel Reeves grilled on past opposition to airport expansion over environmental concerns

Rachel Reeves was questioned over her previous opposition to expanding Leeds-Bradford airport after she gave the green light to a third runway at Heathrow on Wednesday (28 January).

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21 hours ago SNP climate target to cut road use branded 'car crash' after scathing expert report

Ministers have made barely any progress on their goal of cutting Scots’ car use by 20 per cent by 2030 due “a lack of leadership”, watchdogs said.

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12 hours ago Who owns Heathrow as Chancellor Rachel Reeves backs building a third runway?

Ms Reeves has said a third runway at Heathrow could be built and ready to use by 2035

Politics

13 hours ago RICHARD EDEN: The startling truth about Carole Middleton's role in Kate and William's romance

She's not royal and has been given no title but, as she celebrates her 70th birthday tomorrow, I want to give a personal insight into Carole Middleton's character.

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14 hours ago Rachel Reeves sends message to Sadiq Khan as London mayor opposes Heathrow expansion

Rachel Reeves sends message to Sadiq Khan as London mayor opposes Heathrow expansion  Yahoo! Voices

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14 hours ago John Prescott's Hull funeral draws Labour veterans as Reeves vows Heathrow third runway within decade: Latest

Green campaigners warn of ‘costly mistake’ on airport expansion that will take decades and drive up greenhouse gases

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14 hours ago Lonely bats, naming spats and advice for Liz Truss – take the Thursday quiz

Questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes, every Thursday. How will you fare?Thursday is upon us once more, and it is time again to test yourself with our weekly quiz on topical news stories and general knowledge. Fifteen questions await you, liberally laced with the regular in-jokes and stupid answer options that make this not quite your usual news quiz – and long may it stay that way. There are no prizes, but you can let us know how you got on in the comments.The Thursday quiz, No 195 Continue reading...

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14 hours ago Rachel Reeves keeps repeating the same mistake about Manchester Airport

The Chancellor keeps claiming that Britain hasn't built a runway since the 1940s as she makes the case for a new one at Heathrow

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15 hours ago Keira Walsh set for €550,000 Chelsea move after Barcelona accept offer

Midfielder set to have medical in London on ThursdayChloe Kelly hits out at lack of future at Manchester CityBarcelona have accepted a €550,000 (£460,000) bid from Chelsea for Keira Walsh and the England midfielder is expected to undergo a medical in London on Thursday. The two clubs reached an agreement overnight, inside the final 24 hours of the window, which closes at 11pm on Thursday.The 27-year-old would be eligible to be registered for Chelsea’s Champions League squad for the knockout stages and therefore could theoretically be set for a reunion against her former side if they were to meet in the competition this season. Walsh has helped Barcelona win back-to-back Champions League titles in the past two seasons. Continue reading...

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16 hours ago Jon Rahm confirms new LIV Golf signing for Legion XVIII as rising star joins

Tom McKibbin, a protege of fellow Northern Irishman Rory McIlroy, has switched to the breakaway series in a blow to the PGA Tour

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