56 minutes ago 'Eighteen month forensic delay for death of cyclist not good enough', says London MP

Harry Webb’s died in a suspected hit-and-run in Hackney

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56 minutes ago Cop 29 live: new draft text criticised as ‘totally unacceptable and inadequate’

Text ‘decides’ on $250bn for developing countries by 2035 – but faces criticism from African Group of NegotiatorsA new text of the Cop29 deal has yet to emerge, but civil society activists have not given up hope, reports Damian Carrington, Guardian environment editor.Hilda Nakabuye, 27, from Fridays for Future campaign group in Uganda, said:We are holding on to hope. As a mother I am here to represent my people, my community, but also future generations that we hold close and dear to our hearts and why we are all in this fight. The ones least responsible for climate change undergo its worst effects.We know what power we hold: the power to act. We are in an emergency. This COP is all about the money, but communities on the ground are not seeing the money. When the climate hits we need to...

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62 minutes ago Cops issue update on tragic tot found dead in snowy field as parent hunt continues

The gender of the child was not revealed as the investigation got underway, and officers issued an update on the probe today.

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74 minutes ago Thales denies allegations as fraud office launches probe into suspected bribery

Thales, which employs more than 7,000 workers in the UK, is one of the Government’s key defence contractors.

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78 minutes ago Police 'want to know mother is safe' after remains of baby found by dog walker in field

The infant, called Baby A by Greater Manchester Police, was found by a dog walker near Ashtons Field in Salford on Wednesday.

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78 minutes ago Five actions Biden can take to protect civil liberties before Trump’s presidency

From confirming judges to closing detention centers, six experts address how the president can limit Trump’s impactIn less than two months, Donald Trump will take office, threatening several areas of American life and international policy. The president-elect has pledged to take aim at LGBTQ+ rights, specifically for transgender and gender-non-conforming people. He has promised to conduct mass deportations and raids as a part of a far-right approach to US immigration. And he is expected to roll back data collection practices on police misconduct and stifle any hope of passing police reform in Congress – specifically the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act.Trump will largely be able to roll out his agenda, outlined in the 900-plus-page Project 2025 document, as Republicans took control ...

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89 minutes ago Met Office reveals how long snow will stay on ground as Storm Bert brings 40cm

The Met Office has issued a raft of warnings for snow, ice, rain, and wind this weekend as Storm Bert rolls in - and the national weather agency has explained how long the snow will last on the ground

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92 minutes ago Police make direct appeal to mother of baby found dead in field by dog walker

‘We will do anything we can to help the mum... no matter what the circumstances,’ says detective

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95 minutes ago Manchester United XI vs Ipswich: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup, injuries for Ruben Amorim's first game

Red Devils begin life under new coach as Premier League returns

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99 minutes ago Brits eating habits fed by social media influencers as we crave nostalgia food

Social media is said to influence our daily lives and a new study has shown that is particular true when it comes to food as TikToker are fuelling our eating habits

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