99 minutes ago ‘Bah Humbug to Santa Granda – I admit I got into spirit of Christmas three months early’

Political hack Kevin Maguire steps away from the day job at Parliament and reveals another side to him as Granda Kev. This week, Mr Bah Humbug admits he's a changed man this Christmas since the grandkids arrived

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1 hour ago Greater Manchester council plans £59 charge for bin collections in major change

Residents could have to apply for a permit.

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2 hours ago Cop29: Ask our climate correspondent anything amid summit in Azerbaijan

Our climate correspondent Stuti Mishra is on hand to answer your questions as the UN’s 29th annual climate summit in Baku brings together world leaders, activists, and experts to address urgent climate challenges

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3 hours ago Best Guard Dogs: Here are the 10 alert breeds of adorable dog sure to protect your family home

As demand for puppies continues to soar, here are the breeds that are perfect for those looking for a courageous guard dog to protect their home and their loved ones.

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3 hours ago Dog Hip Dysplasia: These 10 breeds of adorable dog are most likley to develop the painful joint condition

Prospective dog owners should be aware their puppy could be predisposed to developing a painful and incurable condition.

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3 hours ago Most Expensive Dogs 2024: Here are the 10 breeds of adorable puppy with the biggest price tag

Demand for dogs has increased massively in recent years, meaning that prices for some breeds have rocketed.

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3 hours ago We can still have progress under Trump. We just need to focus on our mission | Aaron Glantz

As an investigative reporter, I was able to push for change under a Donald Trump presidency. That can be true for all of usSign up for Fighting Back: a pop-up newsletter on defending democracy under TrumpWelcome to Fighting Back, the Guardian’s new pop-up newsletter from our opinion desk. From now until the inauguration, you will hear from big thinkers on what we can all do to protect civil liberties and fundamental freedoms in a Trump presidency. If you aren’t already a subscriber, you can sign up here. ***Take a deep breath. Go on a walk. Meditate if it’s your practice. Talk with your family, friends and longtime collaborators. And then, when you are ready, sit down and write a personal mission statement rooted in an issue that’s important to you.Think about all the levers of power – ...

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3 hours ago A look inside Disney’s new $1 billion cruise ship, with a huge master suite in the funnel

It’s a whole new world as Disney’s latest ship is set for its maiden voyage – here is what to expect on board

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3 hours ago Little Hulton baby: Heartbreaking fear for parents who abandon tots without a trace

Greater Manchester Police are working to identify the mother of Baby A, whose remains were found by a dog walker in Little Hulton in Salford. A clinical psychologist explains the harrowing circumstances some parents might find themselves in to feel compelled to abandon their babies without a trace

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4 hours ago Cop 29: new draft text criticised as ‘totally unacceptable and inadequate’ – as it happened

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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