34 minutes ago UN chief says Lebanon ceasefire ‘first ray of hope amid darkness’ in conflict – Middle East crisis live

António Guterres says it is ‘essential’ that signatories of ceasefire ‘respect it in full’Full report: Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire comes into forceDown to the final half-hour before the ceasefire comes into effect and AFP is reporting strikes on south Beirut after the Israel army’s evacuation warning.“Urgent warning to residents of the Beirut area,” army spokesperson Avichay Adraee had earlier said in a post on X, telling people in the Bachoura area in the city centre to leave, as well as “all residents in the southern suburb area”, specifically in Ghobeiry. Continue reading...

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37 minutes ago Starmer faces ‘total humiliation’ with Chagos deal on brink of collapse

Exclusive: The Chagos Islands deal is facing a crucial 48 hours with the new Mauritius government’s cabinet expected to look at whether to stick with the deal on Friday

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42 minutes ago Rio Ferdinand fires warning to Ruben Amorim after Man Utd target leaves him unimpressed

Manchester United have been heavily linked with Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyokeres since Ruben Amorim left the Portuguese champions to take up a new role at Old Trafford

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44 minutes ago Ruben Amorim ready for 'special' home debut as Man Utd search for Europa League win

Ruben Amorim will make his Old Trafford debut on Thursday evening as Manchester United host Norwegian high-flyers Bodo/Glimt in the Europa League

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66 minutes ago Urgent recall for official Apple accessory that could catch fire and EXPLODE

An Apple charger has been pulled from online stores and shelves after manufactures identified a defect that could cause batteries to burst into flames.

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68 minutes ago Neil Critchley reveals Kenneth Vargas Hearts apology as boss makes 'one or two' things clear to Costa Rican

Vargas claimed he was ready to leave Hearts in January for a higher level after criticising the standard of Scottish football

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77 minutes ago AFC Bournemouth hailed for 'insanely realistic' clip shining a light on violence against women

The Cherries released the clip - which sees a female Bournemouth fan making her way home from a match - across their social media channels last week.

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77 minutes ago New blood test could help people with rheumatoid arthritis prevent flare ups by detecting warning signs in time to act

The findings could help detect when a flare up is on the way, enabling patients to take medication to prevent an attack and manage their condition far better.

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81 minutes ago Senior Tories warn against 'blasphemy laws' after Labour MP urges Keir Starmer to ban the 'desecration' of religious texts and abuse of prophets of Christianity, Islam and Judaism

Tahir Ali, MP for Birmingham Hall Green and Moseley, urged action as he cautioned acts of 'mindless desecration' risk fuelling 'division and hatred' within society.

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91 minutes ago Black Friday: Retailers bet on bumper health and beauty sales as experts warn 2025 will be much tougher

This year’s pre-Christmas sale, which falls on 29 November, could spur shoppers to splurge more than last year, analysts say, as wages will soon be given a boost

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