60 minutes ago Israel poised for ceasefire with Lebanon – but anger remains over ‘surrender’

Analysis: A ceasefire deal offers a glimmer of hope for an end to an unprecedented humanitarian crisis in Lebanon. But the pressure is on from Israeli mayors and officials, who slammed it as a ‘surrender’ and ‘half-hearted’ deal

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69 minutes ago Would you like to see Prince Harry and Meghan Markle work together again? Vote in our poll

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are said to "heading in a new direction for their brand" as the couple embark on a series of solo engagements - and we want to hear your thoughts on the move

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80 minutes ago Watch live: Liz Kendall questioned on Labour’s ‘Get Britain Working Again’ employment plans

Watch live as Liz Kendall is questioned on Labour's "Get Britain Working Again" employment reform plans on Tuesday, 26 November.

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1 hour ago Elon Musk and a mass petition want a new UK election. Shall we do that – or just stick to democracy? | Marina Hyde

I know many are aggrieved with Starmer and co, but scrapping a government for Elon and a Shropshire publican seems like a stretchBy now you will be aware of the petition demanding another general election. Finally, an answer to what would happen if Maga had sex with the People’s Vote. I assume we don’t use the phrase “bastard offspring” any longer, but in this case I’ll be making an exception. To see the obnoxious essence of not one but two excruciating political movements hook up and push out a screaming signature-baby is not a pretty sight. I have immediately launched a petition to forcibly sterilise all political movements.To recap, this is the petition started by a Shropshire publican after he’d Googled “how to change the prime minister” and it told him to start a petition. Not a gr...

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2 hours ago The proof older voters have turned on Starmer's Labour? Breakdown of viral election petition shows how areas with older residents dominate signatories accusing PM of breaking his promises

More than 2.5million signatures have already backed the call for a fresh vote - just five months after Sir Keir Starmer stormed to victory.

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2 hours ago Jacob Bethell, ‘cool cat’ and England rookie thrust into Test spotlight

Debutant has impressed everyone from a young age but can he carry off batting No 3 against New Zealand?Moments after the applause in the England huddle at Hagley Oval that signposted Jacob Bethell’s impending Test debut at No 3, the sound system they use to keep training sessions upbeat began blaring out The Gambler by Kenny Rogers. Even for a leadership group that likes a punt, this feels their biggest yet.Bowlers can burst through with little by way of their back catalogue; bolters elevated on the basis of raw ingredients. England have had a few in their recent past, like Shoaib Bashir – first-class bowling average of 67 when called up – or Rehan Ahmed, a five-fer on Test debut aged 18. Pat Cummins is one Australian example, with nine Shield wickets at 46 when he first pulled on his B...

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3 hours ago The inheritance tax loophole 'accelerating' an exodus of the wealthy: Advisers reveal older clients are preparing to leave Britain by April because of changes to non

Tax advisers said they had wealthy clients in Britain who were planning to move overseas 'almost straight away' as a result of an IHT exemption.

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3 hours ago Former top judge warns MPs about impact of assisted dying laws on courts ahead of historic Commons vote

Lord Thomas of Cwmgiedd, the Lord Chief Justice in England and Wales from 2013 to 2017, said 'no-one has grappled with the detail' of how courts will be affected.

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3 hours ago Watch live: David Lammy grilled on Ukraine war efforts and assistance for Middle East humanitarian situation

Watch live as the Foreign Office is questioned on the UK's efforts to support Ukraine in its conflict with Russia and assistance with the humanitarian situation in the Middle East.

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