8 minutes ago Truth behind general election petition as identities behind signatures debunked

A petition calling for a general election has been signed by people based across a whopping 184 countries, from the British Antarctic Territory to China to the United Arab Emirates

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15 minutes ago Three bodies found by Egypt boat rescuers after tourist ship capsized in Red Sea

The Sea Story was carrying 44 people at the time of the tragedy.

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16 minutes ago Three bodies are recovered from capsized tourist boat in Egypt where two Brits are among 16 missing people

Three bodies have been recovered from a capsized tourist boat that sank off Egypt's Red Sea coast on Monday, and 13 people were still reported missing, according to Red Sea Governor Amr Hanafi.

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18 minutes ago Man behind viral petition demanding Keir Starmer calls another general election speaks out

The pub landlord has complained that Labour has ‘put the fear of God into people’

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22 minutes ago The charming UK market town with 'friendly' vibe that most people ignore

This ancient market town may not be as popular as its neighbours, but it does boast a certain charm making it well worth a visit.

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23 minutes ago Blaming people for poor mental health not part of Labour’s jobs plan, says minister – UK politics live

Alison McGovern says UK was unusual in not seeing employment rise after the pandemicAlison McGovern, the employment minister, said this morning she still has not decided who she will vote on teh assisted dying private member’s bill on Friday. MPs have a free vote.Explaining her dilemma, McGovern said:I haven’t decided how I’m going to vote. I’ve listened to my constituents who have been so kind and so generous to share with me their experiences, and I want to listen to my colleagues in the debate in full and decide how to vote.”I think it’s so important that people are able to have a good death and that families feel that their loved one was able to die in the most peaceful way possible in accordance with their views, but I haven’t decided on this issue.McGovern said it was good that pe...

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26 minutes ago Underrated UK market town with 'friendly' high street is a hidden gem most people pass by

The charming location is a working town with a lot to offer tourists - including a very rude sight which will make you laugh

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33 minutes ago Egypt boat rescuers discover bodies after vessel capsized in Red Sea horror

Rescuers searching for people after a boat capsized in the Red Sea have discovered three bodies - the nationality of the people found is currently unknown

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36 minutes ago Trump officials to receive immediate clearances and easier FBI vetting

Exclusive: president-elect’s team planning for background checks to occur only after administration takes over bureauDonald Trump’s transition team is planning for all cabinet picks to receive sweeping security clearances from the president-elect and only face FBI background checks after the incoming administration takes over the bureau and its own officials are installed in key positions, according to people familiar with the matter.The move appears to mean that Trump’s team will continue to skirt FBI vetting and may not receive classified briefings until Trump is sworn in on 20 January and unilaterally grant sweeping security clearances across the administration. Continue reading...

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41 minutes ago Three bodies recovered from capsized tourist boat in Red Sea with 13 missing

Sea Story was carrying 30 tourists and 14 crew when it sent a distress signal on Monday morningThree bodies have been recovered from a capsized tourist boat that sank off Egypt’s Red Sea coast and 13 people were still said to be missing, the Red Sea Governor Amr Hanafi told Reuters on Tuesday.The Sea Story was carrying 30 tourists from several countries and 14 crew when it sent a distress signal at 5.30am local time (3.30am GMT) on Monday, according to Egypt’s Red Sea governorate. Continue reading...

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