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The Scot knows he has to get a handle on it if he wants to become a serious contender at major tournaments

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6 hours ago Scotland's 'most romantic' beach walk near cosy restaurant with roaring fire

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5 hours ago Stirling arts venue celebrates after receiving £1.2million funding boost

The latest round of support was granted by Creative Scotland, with the venue set to benefit for three years.

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Brighton winger Benicio Baker-Boaitey is in advanced talks over a permanent switch to Millwall, who want to make the England Under-20 star their fifth January signing

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48 minutes ago The sliding doors moment that rocked Scottish football beneath sack the board banner

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69 minutes ago Scots author tells Davina McCall 'number one reason why people will never give up alcohol'

Challenges like Dry January and Sober October present an opportunity to go teetotal for a while, but the effects of hitting the booze are never too away.

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Jessica Warrington, 31, and her mum, Sarah Voy, 53, were diagnosed with the same cancer within months of each other but their symptoms were dismissed as early menopause and asthma

Science

68 minutes ago Michael McIntyre 'confronted with a knife' as BBC prank almost goes horribly wrong

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11 hours ago Best Guard Dogs: Here are 13 breeds of alert dogs you can trust to protect your home and family

Intruders will be given short shrift by these loyal and vigilent dogs.

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Manchester City face Real Madrid in the Champions League play-offs next month

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77 minutes ago California officials investigate utilities company in search for cause of fires

Firefighters believe Palisades fire started from small blaze that may have reignited due to hurricane-force windsAs Los Angeles grapples with the aftermath of the devastating fires that killed dozens and laid waste to entire neighborhoods, the potential causes of the disasters are beginning to come into focus.The siege of wildfires, sparked amid powerful Santa Ana winds earlier this month, created chaos around the city for weeks. They scorched around 60 sq miles (155 sq km) of the city, destroying the Pacific Palisades and Altadena neighborhoods, and killed at least 29 people. Preliminary estimates of the economic losses have exceeded $250bn. Firefighters have only recently managed to achieve near containment of the fires, and residents begin returning to what remains of their communities, looking for answers. Continue reading...

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11 hours ago Stephen Bunting addresses claims he celebrated Masters win with 'night of passion'

Darts hero Stephen Bunting has reacted to claims he celebrated his Masters triumph last year in style as he addressed plans to have a third child

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5 hours ago What is tuberculosis? Symptoms of Victorian lung illness you shouldn't ignore as cases on the rise in the UK

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2 hours ago Dave Grohl reunited with Nirvana bandmates for a performance – first time since controversy

Fans were delighted – if not slightly annoyed – after Dave Grohl gathered the remaining members of Nirvana to perform at a charity concert for the first time since his cheating scandal

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16 hours ago South Africa and Malaysia to launch campaign to protect international justice

Formation of Hague Group comes amid challenges to ICJ and ICC rulingsSouth Africa and Malaysia will launch a campaign to protect and uphold the rulings of the international court of justice (ICJ) and the international criminal court (ICC) in the face of what they describe as defiance of ICJ orders and attempts by US Congress to hit the ICC through the use of sanctions.The aim of the nine-nation Hague Group – which includes Colombia, Bolivia, Chile, Senegal and Namibia - is to defend the institutions and rulings of the international legal order. Continue reading...

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6 hours ago BBC The Traitors' Alexander inspires £60k charity donation after touching ITV appearance

The Traitors star made a rare appearance on Good Morning Britain this week - and fans flocked to donate to his chosen charity after hearing his story

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February is shaping up to be a testing month for the Premier League champions

Sport

2 hours ago Scottish children's play centre boss is jailed for 25 years in US after child abuse images are found on his iPhone

Steven Paul McInally, who reportedly owned Go Wild soft play unit in Glasgow, was ordered to open his phone by airport staff while on holiday from Scotland

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35 hours ago Denise Welch, 66, shows off incredible 2.5st weight loss in a blue swimsuit as she reveals why she's cropped her husband out of beach snap

Denise Welch looked sensational in a blue swimsuit as she posed for an Instagram photo on the beach during a sun-soaked holiday abroad on Wednesday.

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13 hours ago Mum and daughter receive 'devastating' diagnoses just months after doctors said it was menopause and asthma

'Am I going to die? I have three children at home who need me'

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2 hours ago Love Island star Scott Thomas quits All Stars and leaves villa in tears

An Islander has left the All Stars villa

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27 hours ago Vendors throw wedding for free after learning bride’s mother had just months to live

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6 hours ago Tesco shoppers rush to buy discontinued chocolate bars for incredible price

Chocolate fans share their excitement after discontinued chocolate bars have been spotted in a number of stores for a cheap price - and fans are rushing out to get their hands on them as their 'stomach missed them'

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7 hours ago Arsenal told Sverre Nypan transfer decision after January battle for Rosenborg wonderkid

Gunners have been battling with Girona for signing of teenage Norwegian midfielder this month

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3 hours ago Asteroid the size of London Eye sparks global defence plan as it heads towards Earth

A massive asteroid discovered last month could crash into Earth and it has now triggered a planetary defence response having moved to the top of impact risk lists

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37 hours ago The Apprentice cast 2025: meet the contestants for new series of BBC show

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17 hours ago Terminally ill teen left in hospital corridor for 14 hours wakes from coma

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Science

2 hours ago James Middleton shares adorable photo of himself as a baby with his mother Carole on her 70th birthday

James Middleton, 37, shared the sweet snap on Instagram to celebrate his mum Carole's milestone birthday, describing the mother-of-three as his 'hero'

Politics

27 hours ago Here's what happened when I asked China's DeepSeek AI about Communist party's flaws

Efforts by autocratic states and others to use artificial intelligence to manipulate reality are a danger to democracy

Society

6 hours ago Scottish shoppers invited to take part in Spring Wardrobe Refresh Challenge for a chance to win £500

While Scotland braces for blizzards this week, expected to plunge parts of the UK into -4C, the call of spring is growing louder, and outdoor clothing brand TOG24 is leading the way with its Wardrobe Refresh Challenge.

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8 hours ago Ruben Amorim makes Manchester United transfer statement on Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho

Man Utd have been open to spectacular offers for Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho this month, but the duo shone together in the Europa League win in Bucharest.

Sport

3 hours ago Asteroid the size of the Statue of Liberty sparks global defence plan as it heads towards Earth

A massive asteroid discovered last month could crash into Earth and it has now triggered a planetary defence response having moved to the top of impact risk lists

Events

39 hours ago New culture funds to support artists, festivals and school trips in memory of arts philanthropist

Hugo Burge spent his final decade turning Borders mansion house and estate into culture quarter

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29 hours ago Influencer apologizes after screaming racial slurs at parking attendants in Beverly Hills

Florence Mirsky, who dated record producer Scott Storch, says she’s taking ‘full accountability’ for her behavior

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2 hours ago Hearts' hand may be forced on duo as Neil Critchley address further transfers

Kartum and Steinwender could make Jambos debuts at Dundee

Politics

33 hours ago Six Nations LIVE: Latest news as Sam Prendergast starts for champions Ireland against England

Interim boss Simon Easterby faces a key call at fly half, with Scotland and Italy also set to reveal their line-ups today

Society

7 hours ago Tom McKibbin learns PGA Tour punishment decision after making £4 million LIV Golf move

Tom McKibbin has become the latest star to make the move to LIV Golf, just months after securing a full card on the PGA Tour for the first time heading into the 2025 season

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9 hours ago February 2025's biggest new game releases coming to PS5, Xbox, Switch and PC this month

From high-budget sequels to some childhood nostalgia, February is packed with great games to play. Here are our picks across all the major consoles, as well as PC

Sport

3 hours ago Teen charged over 'firearm' after Scots park locked down amid 'gunman' reports

"Pupils and staff from nearby Graeme High School were asked to remain inside while officers dealt with a report of a person acting suspiciously in the park."

Events

44 hours ago Wynne Evans' friends 'insist talk of his career ending is "premature" and defend his inappropriate jokes as "schoolboy comedy"' while his Strictly co

The opera singer, 53, has been embroiled in controversy after he was caught on film by The Mail on Sunday this month making a vile sexual comment about one of the show's female hosts

Culture

29 hours ago Norovirus symptoms in babies: five signs parents need to look out for after 'worrying surge' in cases

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Science

3 hours ago Banker who quit his job to open takeaway from his kitchen announces 'exciting' move

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Politics

35 hours ago Scotland snow confirmed by the Met Office as weather maps predict four inches to fall

After Storm Eowyn's mass destruction last week, we haven't escaped winter weather yet

Society

7 hours ago The best places to buy beautiful Valentine’s Day flowers online for under £40

A bouquet of flowers is always guaranteed to make your other half smile on Valentine’s Day.

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11 hours ago Where Celtic rank in Champions League table for overperforming clubs based on squad value

Celtic among top overachievers in Champions League

Sport

3 hours ago Air ambulance lands as person is trapped inside car in Port Eynon after crashing into wall

A large-scale emergency services rescue operation was launched in the Gower community and the road remained closed this evening with diversions in place

Events

33 hours ago Jhon Duran passes medical in London amid fresh twist in Aston Villa star's transfer

Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr are close to completing the signing of Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran, with the 21-year-old completing a medical in London after the two clubs agreed a fee

Science

3 hours ago Trump’s tariffs on Canada, Mexico, China to start tomorrow; president challenged over attack on DEI: Live

White House confirms Trump’s tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China will begin on Saturday

Politics

39 hours ago Lawyers paid less than minimum wage is creating a crisis of justice in Scotland

Without urgent action, many Scots could find themselves unable to secure legal representation

Society

8 hours ago Inflation ticked higher last month, in latest sign of persistent price pressures

An inflation gauge closely watched by the Federal Reserve rose slightly last month, the latest sign that some consumer prices remain stubbornly elevated, even as inflation is cooling in fits and starts

Economics

15 hours ago Deadline day: When January transfer window closes with clubs able to sign players in February

The January transfer window will slam shut soon - but clubs will still be able to sign players into next month, and some windows won’t close until February 11

Sport

3 hours ago A look back on Storm Éowyn as Scotland braces for another bout of heavy snow and

The windstorm, one of the UK's most powerful for a decade, brought red warnings, severe impacts and, tragically, deaths.

Events

3 hours ago GK Barry's incredible earnings revealed following I'm A Celeb and podcast success

GK Barry, real name Grace Keeling, rose to fame on TikTok before starting her successful podcast, Saving Grace. She also appeared on I'm A Celeb last year

Politics

9 hours ago FTSE 100 on course for biggest monthly gain in two years – business live

Live rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as Smiths Group leads index after promising break-up of FTSE 100 engineering companyDonald Trump’s White House will invoke emergency powers to introduce tariffs on Canada and Mexico, Reuters reports:Two sources familiar with the matter said that Trump was expected to invoke the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) as the legal basis for the tariffs, declaring a national emergency over fentanyl overdoses that killed nearly 75,000 Americans in 2023 and illegal immigration.The statute enacted in 1977 and modified after the 9/11 attacks in 2001 gives the president broad powers to impose economic sanctions in a crisis. Continue reading...

Economics

28 hours ago Kieran Tierney sees instant Celtic return 'BLOCKED by Arsenal' as Gunners play transfer hardball

The Hoops have secured a pre-contract but hopes of an arrival six months prior to the deal kicking in are fading.

Sport

3 hours ago Chocolate recall elevated to highest risk level by FDA due to risk of 'adverse health consequences’

Three products from Cal Yee Farm’s recall last month are now a ‘Class 1’ level

Events

3 hours ago BREAKING Love Island star Scott Thomas quits All Stars leaving villa in tears

A Islander has left the All Stars villa

Politics

10 hours ago Fire breaks out at new £38m Swansea city centre flagship building on site of former Oceana nightclub

The fire took place at the 71/72 Kingsway building, a major new high-tech office development which was originally meant to be completed last year

Economics

31 hours ago Grantchester fans struggle to embrace new vicar as ITV series has recurring issue

ITV Grantchester viewers have been left fuming after Tom Brittney's character Will Davenport was killed off earlier this month

Sport

4 hours ago Trump challenged over his attack on DEI after DC crash as Canada, Mexico tariffs deadline looms: Live

Trump baselessly claims the U.S.’s aviation regulator hired ‘dwarves’ and people with paralysis

Events

3 hours ago White House says Trump will impose tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China from Saturday – US politics live

Press secretary Karoline Leavitt said earlier reports of 1 March date are false – announcing tariffs of 25% on Canada and Mexico and $10% on ChinaTrudeau: Canada will bring ‘forceful but reasonable’ retaliation to Trump tariffsSecretary of state Marco Rubio will travel to Panama, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Guatemala and the Dominican Republic beginning on Saturday, the state department said.Rubio will travel to Central America to “advance President Trump’s America First foreign policy,” the department said.Secretary Rubio’s engagements with senior officials and business leaders will promote regional cooperation on our core, shared interests: stopping illegal and large-scale migration, fighting the scourge of transnational criminal organizations and drug traffickers, countering China, and deepening economic partnerships to enhance prosperity in our hemisphere. Continue reading...

Politics

10 hours ago Inside bargain Scottish fixer upper cottage with 'great potential' for sale

A "great opportunity" to buy a family home in Scotland with "great potential" has come up, with a three-bedroom property in Argyll and Bute set to go under the hammer.

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31 hours ago Mathys Tel sparks Manchester United transfer frenzy as January decision made

Manchester United transfer news as Mathys Tel excites supporters who are keen to see the attacker move from Bayern Munich this month

Sport

4 hours ago Rihanna keeps her glam to a minimum during Beverly Hills dinner with A$AP Rocky after tough day in court

Rihanna and her partner A$AP Rocky looked exhausted as they headed out to dinner Thursday night in Beverly Hills after a long day in court.

Events

3 hours ago Microsoft makes $20/month premium ChatGPT Plus AI model free on Copilot

The powerful artificial intelligence model can solve complex Maths and science problems, but it takes up to 30 seconds to provide an answer

Politics

10 hours ago What are Scotland's council tax rules and are there months you don't have to pay?

Water bills in Scotland will rise by 9.9 percent, adding an extra £3.68 per month for water and wastewater services from April 1

Economics

33 hours ago What channel is Rangers v USG? TV and live stream details for Europa League match

How to watch Rangers v USG

Sport

4 hours ago Pet cat found stuck in illegal trap euthanised due to serious injuries

"These illegal traps are indiscriminate and will cause unnecessary suffering to any animal caught in them."

Events

4 hours ago How former Liverpool hero helped Antony to settle as Man United loanee 'surprises everyone'

Manchester United's only piece of January transfer business so far has been to send Antony on loan to Real Betis

Politics

11 hours ago Beleaguered Scottish university orders probe by 'external agent' into £30m financial crisis

Recovery plan will look at ‘size, shape, structure and balance’ of the crisis-hit institution

Economics

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The tournament in its current format has been played since 2000.

Sport

4 hours ago Grumpy Harrison Ford, a mystery asterisk and AI gone wild: everything from Disney’s new slate presentation

Few sights are as majestic as an 82-year-old legend being nonplussed at promoting Captain America: Brave New World. Plus: is Thunderbolts* Marvel’s answer to The Suicide Squad and will Tron: Ares be as good as it looks?There are moments in life when you expect to be confronted by greatness: hearing a live orchestra swell into the opening notes of John Williams’ Star Wars theme; standing at the edge of the Scottish Highlands; watching a dog somehow open a fridge and retrieve a beer for its owner. And then there are moments when greatness sneaks up on you in the form of an 82-year-old Hollywood legend, materialising like a grumpy mirage, one metre from your face, during what you thought was a routine Disney presentation of new movies and TV shows.Harrison Ford is not a man one simply stumbles upon. He is a force of nature, a living relic of an era when leading men didn’t have to spend six months on a chicken-and-rice diet before taking their shirts off. And yet, here he is, looking su...

Events

4 hours ago SFA panel finds four major errors involving Rangers, Hearts, Hibs and Aberdeen in bad weekend for referees

Red cards, penalties and offside calls under the microscope

Politics

11 hours ago Traitors Alexander's heartwarming speech about late brother as fans donate £60k to charity

The Traitors favourite Alexander Dragonetti appeared on ITV's Good Morning Britain this week. He spoke about his late brother as fans raised £60,000 for the Mencap charity in his honour

Economics

35 hours ago Jaguars' Liam Coen embraces London challenge, being away from Jax during renovations

Jaguars' Liam Coen embraces London challenge, being away from Jax during renovations  The Florida Times-Union

Sport

5 hours ago The Ordinary’s new serum ‘works magic’ on signs of ageing with this secret ingredient

The formula’s hero ingredient is set to make a big buzz in the skincare world in 2025

Events

4 hours ago Prince Andrew adviser’s letter to alleged China spy reveals closeness of ties

Two-page document praises loyalty of Yang Tengbo and says he is ‘at very top of tree’ within Duke of York’s networkThe full text of a gushing letter written by Prince Andrew’s adviser to alleged Chinese spy Yang Tengbo reveals how intimate the relationship between the two had become in the aftermath of the prince’s disastrous 2019 interview with the BBC.Extracts from the correspondence were quoted in a judgment upholding a decision to exclude Yang from the UK last month, but the two-page letter written by Dominic Hampshire at the end of March 2020 is eye-catching for its tone. Continue reading...

Politics

14 hours ago Man Utd transfer news: Patrick Dorgu deal delayed while Alejandro Garnacho sets terms

Manchester United have been quiet in the January transfer window so far, but there are still a number of deals they are hoping to get over the line before the end of the month

Economics

36 hours ago Mikel Arteta makes Kieran Tierney to Celtic in January feelings clear as firm Arsenal transfer stance escalates

A pre-contract has already been agreed - but the Scottish champions are keen to bring back their former star in this window

Sport

5 hours ago ‘We will be OK’: Lady Gaga and Billie Eilish among headliners for LA wildfire benefit concert

Music A-listers from Dr Dre to Olivia Rodrigo perform at fundraising extravaganza FireAid at neighboring LA arenasMaking my way through the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, it was clear that FireAid was set to be a different kind of musical extravaganza. Taking place simultaneously at both at the state-of-the-art arena (which opened in August) and the longtime city staple the Kia Forum, the roster, which included everyone from Joni Mitchell to Peso Pluma, was announced in the wake of the devastating fires that struck the area earlier this month and broadcast around the world to raise funds and awareness, the atmosphere before showtime was neither celebratory nor subdued, striking a delicate balance to coalesce over a common love for Los Angeles and its ongoing strife.A red carpet where flashbulbs are usually popping was mostly quiet as a mouse, with photographers invariably checking their lenses; perhaps the stars in attendance knew it would be inept to have a fashion moment on...

Events

4 hours ago Marcus Rashford could get shock transfer lifeline after Premier League boss steps in

Marcus Rashford has until 11pm on Monday to find a move away from Manchester United, having expressed his desire for a 'new challenge' after being frozen out under Ruben Amorim

Politics

14 hours ago Don't miss these amazing Amazon doorbell deals on our favourite home security brand

Consumer technology writer Gareth Butterfield picks out the best deals in a huge sale on Eufy video doorbells and cameras

Economics

37 hours ago Ally McCoist plots Celtic Champions League undercover mission as Rangers hero plans to sit next to superstar's dad

McCoist is planning a visit to Celtic Park - but all may not be as it appears with a massive Euro night just around the corner for the Hoops

Sport

5 hours ago Police shut town centre park close to school after report of person with possible weapon

A police helicopter was deployed while the town centre park was shut

Events

5 hours ago Canada ready with ‘forceful, immediate’ response if Trump imposes tariffs – US politics live

Donald Trump says he will impose trade tariffs on Canada and Mexico on Saturday, starting at 25% and they ‘may or may not’ rise over timeSecretary of state Marco Rubio will travel to Panama, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Guatemala and the Dominican Republic beginning on Saturday, the state department said.Rubio will travel to Central America to “advance President Trump’s America First foreign policy,” the department said.Secretary Rubio’s engagements with senior officials and business leaders will promote regional cooperation on our core, shared interests: stopping illegal and large-scale migration, fighting the scourge of transnational criminal organizations and drug traffickers, countering China, and deepening economic partnerships to enhance prosperity in our hemisphere. Continue reading...

Politics

17 hours ago Wasting lots of taxpayer money has become almost routine for SNP government

Record View says if John Swinney is to win his own mandate as first minister next year, he needs to cut out the waste and start delivering.

Economics

38 hours ago Brain protection is required for all sports, not just rugby – this headwear offers extra peace of mind

Brain protection is important in all sports – not just rugby – and this British company is leading the way with protective headgear.

Sport

5 hours ago Rangers vs Ross County injury news: Up to 14 out but Philippe Clement welcomes back Ibrox trio

Here is the latest team news ahead of Rangers v Ross County in the Scottish Premiership at Ibrox on Sunday.

Events

5 hours ago Celtic and Rangers prize money for reaching European knockout stages and impact on Scottish coefficient

Millions banked but coefficient remains on cliff-edge

Politics

17 hours ago Climate change bosses at green quango landed nearly £500,000 in exit packages

MSPs have hit out at the deals agreed for two former senior staff at the Scottish Environment Protection Agency

Economics

6 hours ago Teen's two haunting words to friend moments before fatal crash just 4 months after passing test

Morgan Osbourne, 18, died on a dangerous mountain road after he 'slid' across the central white line - just four months after passing his test, an inquest heard

Events

5 hours ago Trump sets stage for world leaders at the White House: Netanyahu to visit first with Keir Starmer set for crunch talks next month

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will become the first world leader to visit the White House on Tuesday when he holds meetings with President Donald Trump.

Politics

18 hours ago Man Utd transfer news: Patrick Dorgu deal delayed as Alejandro Garnacho sets out exit terms

Manchester United are pushing to complete several deals as Ruben Amorim looks to boost his squad, with deadline day for the January transfer window fast approaching

Economics

6 hours ago Another major war is looming – and western support for Rwanda is fuelling it | Dino Mahtani

Rwandan-backed M23 rebels are seizing control of areas within the DRC. This will only escalate unless western governments actAs if this world needs more bloodshed, here comes another major war knocking on the door of the crumbling international order. This week’s ferocious assault and capture of the largest city in the east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) by rebels backed by troops from its tiny neighbour, Rwanda, marks an escalation with far reaching consequences beyond Africa. It also exposes the complacency of western governments, who many Congolese accuse of paving the way for this crisis.The rebellion, known as the M23, has been snowballing since 2021. In recent months, M23 seized swathes of territory as it encircled Goma, a city nestled below a group of volcanoes facing the Rwandan border. This week, the UN secretary general, António Guterres, called for Rwanda to stop supporting M23 and to remove its troops from Congolese territory, adding that the conflict had ...

Events

5 hours ago Why does my child keep getting ill? Common bugs children can pick up from nursery and how to protect them

Winter bugs and viruses are usually mild, but can sometimes become more serious in young children 🤒

Politics

20 hours ago New Orleans archbishop fires food bank leaders for refusing to fund abuse settlement

Bankrupt Roman Catholic archdiocese replaced members at church-affiliated non-profit over $16m disputeThe archbishop of New Orleans’ bankrupt Roman Catholic archdiocese on Thursday abruptly fired and replaced top leaders at a church-affiliated food bank, with those dismissed saying it was because the non-profit refused to contribute to paying survivors of child sexual abuse by clergymen.The ousted members of Second Harvest’s board of directors say the changes “follow months of increasingly aggressive pressure placed on Second Harvest to contribute as much as $16m toward helping to resolve victims’ claims related to the church’s sexual abuse-related bankruptcy”, which has been pending since May 2020. Continue reading...

Economics

6 hours ago Thug, 20, jailed for attacking and robbing Good Samaritan who had offered him a lift is found dead in prison two months into six

Simon Kubalik, 20, was found dead in HNP Doncaster earlier this month. He had been just a few months into his six-year prison sentence for a robbery in Leeds in April.

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