89 minutes ago Ukraine war briefing: Europe to take charge of military aid as Trump era looms

Polish defence minister says European countries need to increase spending on their own security; drone attack on Kyiv after Kharkiv and Odesa hit. What we know on day 1,007 Continue reading...

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96 minutes ago Pakistan: one killed, dozens injured as Imran Khan supporters clash with security forces

Authorities have enforced a lockdown for the last two days after Khan called for a march on parliament to demand his releaseAt least one police officer has been killed and dozens of people injured in Pakistan as supporters of jailed former rime minister Imran Khan clashed with security forces outside the capital Islamabad on Monday, officials and Khan’s party said.Authorities have enforced a security lockdown for the last two days after Khan called for a march on parliament for a sit-in demonstration to demand his release, while highways into the city have been barricaded. Continue reading...

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96 minutes ago Trump threatens China, Mexico and Canada with tariffs over opioids and immigration – live

Decision comes hours after Jack Smith filed motion to drop election interference charges and classified documents case against president-electProsecutors drop federal cases against TrumpCorey Lewandowski, an adviser to Donald Trump, has said that he and the president-elect have “no concerns at all” regarding Pete Hegseth’s confirmation by the Senate as the next US secretary of defense.During an appearance on NewsMax, Lewandowski was asked if Trump had any concerns about Hegseth and his nomination, to which Lewandowski responded: “We have no concerns at all.” Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Matthew Richardson’s grand cycling betrayal will leave an asterisk on his glittering career | Kieran Pender

After issuing the findings of its review into the Olympic hero’s defection to Great Britain, AusCycling’s upset is understandableConflicting national allegiances in sport are no simple thing. It is hardly unreasonable for someone with more than one national background to feel competing tugs when it comes to flying the flag on the international stage. Emotion and pragmatism collide to force hard decisions.Australia is a deeply multicultural nation – more than one in four Australians were born overseas, while millions more have parents born elsewhere. We are a nation of complex sporting allegiances. I have dual nationalities; if it wasn’t for the fact that I have all the sporting talent of a gnat, I might have to consider which country to represent. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Telegram finances propped up by crypto gains as founder fights charges

Revenues leapt to $525mn in first half of 2024 before chief Pavel Durov was detained over alleged criminality on platform

Economics

1 hour ago BBC Christmas TV schedule 2024: From Gavin & Stacey’s finale and Wallace & Gromit to JK Rowling’s Strike

‘Gavin & Stacey’ will return for its final ever episode, with fans finally discovering Smithy’s response to Nessa’s proposal

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1 hour ago Women being trapped in relationships due to economic abuse, charity finds

Some women who said they had experienced economic abuse also reported suffering from mental ill health or having to borrow money to get by.

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1 hour ago Huge Black Friday warning to shoppers as 'deals' may not actually be cheaper

With retailer giants like Boots, John Lewis and Currys offering discounts as part of Black Friday, a study carried out by consumer group Which? has revealed prices may be massaged somewhat

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1 hour ago Christmas TV guide finally revealed as Gavin and Stacey & Strictly bag huge spot

As the BBC reveals its unmissable Christmas lineup, this is a look at all the magical treats across the TV schedules this year

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2 hours ago Ant McPartlin takes another savage swipe at ITV's I'm A Celebrity's Dean McCullough

I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! host Ant McPartlin had some blunt words for Dean McCullough when he appeared on ITV2's Unpacked spin-off show to discuss the 2024 season

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