93 minutes ago Trump campaign hails hush money case decision a ‘decisive win’ after judge’s ruling: Latest updates

President-elect secures latest legal victory after nominating Pam Bondi to be next attorney general in place of scandal-plagued Matt Gaetz

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5 hours ago Trump’s hush money sentencing indefinitely postponed as judge considers tossing conviction

Trump was found guilty on 34 felony counts after a years-long legal saga involving his 2016 campaign

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6 hours ago F1 Las Vegas GP LIVE: Qualifying start time and schedule as Lewis Hamilton eyes pole position

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8 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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8 hours ago Hungary invites Netanyahu to visit as world leaders split over ICC arrest warrant

Viktor Orbán says he will not enforce ICC decision that requires court members to detain Israeli PM if he enters their countryMiddle East crisis – live updatesUK politics live – latest updatesHungary’s illiberal prime minister, Viktor Orbán, has said he will invite his Israeli counterpart, Benjamin Netanyahu, to visit in defiance of an international criminal court arrest warrant, as world leaders split over the ICC’s momentous decision.The world’s highest criminal court issued warrants on Thursday for Netanyahu, his former defence minister Yoav Gallant and the Hamas commander Ibrahim al-Masri, commonly known as Mohammed Deif, who is believed to be dead, for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity. Continue reading...

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9 hours ago Cop29: $250bn climate finance offer from rich world an insult, critics say

Draft text under fire as poor nations wanted more of the money to come directly from developed countriesCop29 climate summit – live updatesDeveloping countries have reacted angrily to an offer of $250bn in finance from the rich world – considerably less than they are demanding – to help them tackle the climate crisis.The offer was contained in the draft text of an agreement published on Friday afternoon at the Cop29 climate summit in Azerbaijan, where talks are likely to carry on past a 6pm deadline. Continue reading...

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9 hours ago Ruben Amorim press conference LIVE! Updates and latest news as Manchester United manager speaks for first time

Red Devils boss faces media ahead of Premier League clash with Ipswich

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9 hours ago Northvolt CEO resigns after EV battery maker files for bankruptcy protection

Swedish maker of battery cells for electric vehicles says it has enough cash to support operations for only a weekBusiness live – latest updatesThe chief executive of Northvolt has resigned, after the Swedish battery startup filed for bankruptcy protection in the US.Peter Carlsson, who has led Northvolt since 2016, will step aside with immediate effect, the company said on Friday. Carlsson said Northvolt, which is widely seen as a leading player in European efforts to build an electric vehicles battery industry, needs to raise between $1bn (£800m) and $1.2bn in order to restore the business. Continue reading...

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9 hours ago Ruben Amorim press conference LIVE Manchester United boss speaks to media for first time

Live updates from Ruben Amorim's inaugural press conference as Man United head coach.

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