51 minutes ago ‘The great capitulation’: why key US figures are seeking Trump’s favor

People from tech executives to foreign leaders and even some mainstream media figures are ‘acquiescing in advance’, experts say, because of greed and fearWhen “Justice for All”, a dirge-like version of the national anthem sung by defendants jailed over their alleged roles in the January 6, 2021 insurrection, was played last month at Mar-a-Lago in Florida, guests stood with hand on heart.Among them was Mark Zuckerberg, the billionaire founder of Facebook. Continue reading...

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2 hours ago Hollinrake backs Badenoch to win public trust by next general election

The shadow housing secretary said: ‘I think over time, people will grow to really respect her.’

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3 hours ago Giovanni Pernice wins Italian Strictly and vows to marry partner Bianca Guaccero

Pro dancer Giovanni Pernice, 34, was handed the trophy on Saturday evening after making his debut this year on Ballando Con Le Stelle following his controversial exit from Strictlyafter nearly a decade

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3 hours ago Tyson Fury calmed by wife Paris after furious reaction to Oleksandr Usyk defeat

Tyson Fury was left seething after he was handed a unanimous decision loss in his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk, but it was only his wife Paris who could calm his storm as he left the ring

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3 hours ago Christmas Eve and Boxing Day 2024 opening hours for Home Bargains, B&M, Primark and more

Here is a handy guide on when all your favourite high street retailers will be operating at during the Christmas period this year.

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4 hours ago Liverpool XI vs Tottenham: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news and injury latest for Premier League

Reds handed boost ahead of trip to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

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4 hours ago Christmas shopping is rubbish. I found my best gift in the bin | Eva Wiseman

Sometimes the perfect present is a timely reminder that, even when it absolutely seems like it, all is not lostI discovered the perfect Christmas present at work the other day after eating fish and chips too fast. I was wearing too many layers for the office, where heating is pumped from unusual angles bringing with it the smell of lasagne or sewer, and I was sweating. Partly, it was the layers, partly it was the meeting due in five minutes, which was about the future of our jobs, and I was in a rush to get a seat at our possible execution. By the sinks I removed a jumper and washed my hands, and joined my colleagues in a bright glass room. But, as the meeting began and my hands became fists, I realised something awful. I was missing a ring from my little finger. It was small and silver, in the shape of a tiny safety pin – I’d bought it 20 years ago on my first week at work and worn it every day since. Its loss struck me as ominous.I am largely anti-Christmas present. I write this a...

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5 hours ago Oleksandr Usyk responds as Tyson Fury claims judges handed rival 'a Christmas gift'

Oleksandr Usyk retained his WBA, WBO and WBC heavyweight belts after a unanimous points victory over Tyson Fury, with the Gypsy King immediately lashing out over the scoring

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5 hours ago Case of abuser priest could have been handled differently – Archbishop of York

According to a fresh BBC investigation, David Tudor’s contract as area dean in Essex was renewed in both 2013 and 2018.

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5 hours ago Rudolph’s never going to get a very shiny new role in Santa’s family firm | Torsten Bell

Workers in family-run businesses earn less on average and have fewer opportunities to progress into senior jobsSanta has a great reputation. Generous, jolly, snazzily dressed. But he’s obviously a terrible employer. The elves are entirely unpaid for their gruelling manual labour. Their fixed smiles and constant singing are evidence of a culture of fear. Does anyone believe he’s keeping the Lapland workplace temperature above the Health and Safety Executive’s 16C minimum? And the reindeer’s 24-hour shift this week will be a clear breach of the working time directive.The complete lack of progression (not to mention a highly segregated workforce) is another warning sign. Everyone has been doing the same job for centuries – which works for Santa at the top, but means few opportunities for others to move on up. Continue reading...

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