24 minutes ago Donald Trump announces picks for labor and treasury departments, CDC and surgeon general in flurry of nominations – live

Scott Bessent, Russ Vought, Lori Chavez-DeRemer, Sebastian Gorka and Dave Weldon among choices for key posts in second Trump administrationTrump picks hedge-fund investor Scott Bessent for treasury secretaryTrump selects key Project 2025 figure Russ Vought to head budget officeIn a new interview on Friday, Matt Gaetz revealed that he will not be returning to Congress next year.Speaking to conservative talk show host Charlie Kirk, Gaetz, who withdrew his attorney general nomination yesterday, said:“I’m still going to be in the fight, but it’s going to be from a new perch. I do not intend to join the 119th Congress,” CNN reports.“There are a number of fantastic Floridians who’ve stepped up to run for my seat, people who have inspired with their heroism, with their public service. And I’m ...

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30 minutes ago I'm a Celebrity star Coleen Rooney's husband Wayne misses Friday night's show as England legend works while wife takes part in TV show 10,508 miles away in Australia

Wayne Rooney missed Friday night's episode of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! as he was busy guiding his Plymouth side to a dramatic 2-2 draw with Watford in the Championship.

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34 minutes ago Kate Middleton invites children who survived the Southport stabbings to her Christmas carol concert after meeting them in private last month

In a touching move, Kate Middleton has invited the children who survived the Southport stabbings to her Christmas carol concert after meeting them last month.

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45 minutes ago Chelsea XI vs Leicester: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injury latest for Premier League

The Blues are sweating on a few fitness concerns as Enzo Maresca heads back to his former club

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74 minutes ago Davis Cup 2024: Netherlands beat Germany in Malaga to reach first final

After ending Rafael Nadal’s career, the Dutch march on thanks to Botic van de Zandschulp and Tallon Griekspoor

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77 minutes ago Emperor penguin that travelled 3,000km to West Australian beach begins long journey home

Gus gained 3.5kg during his 20-day stopover before being released back into the Southern Ocean on WednesdayGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGus, an emperor penguin who gained international fame after travelling about 3,000km from Antarctica to the West Australian coast, is on his long way home after being released into the Southern Ocean.Emperor penguins can travel up to 1,600km on foraging trips, when they hunt fish, squid and krill. So Gus’s arrival on Ocean Beach, Denmark, on 1 November sparked surprise.Sign up for a weekly email featuring our best reads Continue reading...

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79 minutes ago Inside the wild night out that led to a jury finding that Conor McGregor DID sexually assault woman: How a flirty comment on Instagram escalated into a 9am rendezvous with his rape accuser

In December 2018, the then 30-year-old McGregor was at the peak of his fame, having shot to success by notching up two Ultimate Fighting Championship ( UFC ) titles.

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1 hour ago The 'correct' place to display your Christmas tree as experts explain common mistake

Christmas is just weeks away now and experts have confirmed the best place to put your Christmas tree this year - and it might not be where you thought.

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2 hours ago Ange Postecoglou relishing Tottenham’s key run of fixtures before Christmas

Spurs went into the international break in 10th position, but could have been third with a win over Ipswich.

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2 hours ago Furore sparked by Jamie Oliver children’s book cultural appropriation opens wider debate

Another novel written by a UK author has been withdrawn as publishers and booksellers grapple with the issues of First Nations culture and history as plot pointsGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailWhen British crime writer Elly Griffiths released her fourth novel in the bestselling Ruth Galloway mystery series, she did her homework.A Room Full of Bones, published in 2011 and republished in 2016, features mysterious deaths in horse racing stables and museums. Consequently the East Sussex-based author consulted a UK archaeologist, a UK museum curator, visited West Sussex’s Cisswood racing stables and picked the brains of a UK equine veterinarian specialist.Sign up for the fun stuff with our rundown of must-reads, pop culture and tips for the weekend, every Saturday morning Continue...

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