62 minutes ago Starmer denies UK at war after Ukraine fires British Storm Shadow missiles into Russian territory

Sir Keir Starmer has said that the UK is “not at war” and suggested there had been “irresponsible rhetoric” from Russia.

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91 minutes ago Canada denies it has evidence linking Modi to killing of Sikh separatists

Trudeau adviser shuts down foreign ministry’s allegations that Indian government was behind intimidation plotCanada, which expelled six Indian diplomats over allegations they were involved in a plot against Sikh separatists, has denied it had evidence Narendra Modi was linked to violence on Canadian soil.The Canadian foreign ministry last month alleged Amit Shah, considered the number two in Modi’s government, was behind a campaign of intimidation in Canada. Ottawa says it has evidence linking Indian government agents to the 2023 murder of the Sikh separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Top UK military chief says British Army is ready to fight Russia 'tonight'

Sir Rob Magowan said Britain would never shy away from defending an ally

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2 hours ago Why Cheryl changed her name as star makes 'final vow' to Liam Payne at funeral

Singer Cheryl said a final goodbye to her ex Liam Payne at the One Direction star's funeral on Wednesday (November 20), where she was joined by his One Direction bandmates

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2 hours ago Trump’s pick of Pam Bondi for attorney general doesn’t end transition drama – live updates

Trump’s contentious choice of Pam Bondi came after Matt Gaetz withdrew his nomination; attention remains on Pete Hegseth as controversies come to lightHegseth wrote of military taking sides in ‘civil war’Profile: Who is Pam Bondi?Trump’s cabinet and White House picks – so farIf confirmed by the Senate, Pam Bondi will assume the nation’s highest law enforcement role under Donald Trump’s administration as attorney general. The Guardian’s Abené Clayton reports on Bondi’s background:The Senate will not vote on four of Joe Biden’s appellate court nominees in order to hasten the processes of other nominations.Former health secretary Tom Price says he expects Trump to implement block grants for Medicaid. Continue reading...

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2 hours ago Martin Rowson on Russia’s hypersonic missile strike on Ukraine – cartoon

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3 hours ago Brits are seeking out tradition this Christmas as tea vows to make comeback

EXCLUSIVE: Coffee is apparently more popular than tea amongst Brits now. Outrageous, right? Well, fear not as tea experts at Whittard of Chelsea have shared that it isn't all bad news for the almighty cuppa this Christmas

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3 hours ago 'World War 3 has begun': Terrifying warning from Ukraine's former military chief who says North Korea, Iran and China are now openly standing beside Putin

Valery Zaluzhny made the comments after reports emerged that around 10,000 troops had been sent by Pyongyang to fight alongside Russian soldiers in the Kursk region.

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3 hours ago Dramatic footage shows mushroom cloud as Russian strike turns Ukraine plant into fireball

The strike triggered a huge fire and mushroom cloud at the Impuls plant, which is known to be a key maker of explosives and detonators in Shostka, Sumy region of Ukraine

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3 hours ago Digested week: Trump’s Star Wars cantina cabinet and No Consequences for Old Men

Plus Heartwarming: the worst person you know just had another bad thing happen to themTrump’s cabinet picks have been compared to a “battalion of bozos” (Jimmy Kimmel), “beyond insane” (Rep. Jim McGovern), “feral lunatics” (the American Prospect) and “the bar in Star Wars” (everyone). This week, joining a lineup that, until he dropped out on Thursday, included alleged sex offender Matt Gaetz for attorney general, alleged sex offender RFK Jr for health secretary, and alleged sex offender Pete Hegseth at defence, came two further picks that are unlikely to calm America’s nerves: for education secretary, Linda McMahon, a sometime educator with more years in the saddle as chief executive of World Wrestling Entertainment. And the TV doctor and promoter of crank weightloss products Mehmet “Dr...

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