63 m. ago Spanish PM apologises to voters after MP resigns over corruption allegations

Pressure grows for snap election as judge finds ‘firm evidence’ of Santos Cerdán’s possible role in kickbacksSpain’s prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, has apologised to voters but ruled out a snap election after a senior member of his Spanish Socialist Workers’ party (PSOE) resigned hours after a supreme court judge found “firm evidence” of his possible involvement in taking kickbacks on public construction contracts.Sánchez, who became prime minister in 2018 after using a motion of no confidence to turf the corruption-mired conservative People’s party (PP) out of government, is already contending with a series of graft investigations relating to his wife, his brother, his former transport minister, and one of that minister’s aides. All deny any wrongdoing. A former PSOE member was recently implicated in an alleged smear campaign against the Guardia Civil police unit investigating the corruption allegations. Continue reading...

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72 m. ago Ruben Amorim set to make first signing of the summer as Man Utd land new striker

Manchester United are on the verge of completing the signing of highly-rated French striker Enzo Kana-Biyik, with the club waiting on red tape to be cleared

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76 m. ago Fury as council bans homeowner from cutting down her 'Jack and the Beanstalk' tree despite claims from locals that huge oak could crush their homes

Officials have approved the order after hearing of the 'biodiversity value' of the oak for the area, where homes sell for in excess of £1 million.

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1 hour ago Meta sues Chinese maker of deepfake AI app that takes clothed pictures and turns them into nudes

So-called “nudify” apps take photos of clothed individuals and turn them into fake nudes, even if the subjects have not consented to having their likeness used

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2 h. ago Abrego Garcia's lawyers ask judge to fine Trump administration for contempt

Lawyers for Kilmar Abrego Garcia have asked a federal judge in Maryland to impose fines and other sanctions against the Trump administration

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2 h. ago Diddy trial live: Jane testifies about Las Vegas trip with famous rapper following chaotic morning in court

Court was delayed this morning after a lengthy conversation between the lead attorneys and the judge

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3 h. ago The budget supermarket wines that scooped medals at the prestigious International Wine Awards, including a £7 Aldi bottle

At the 2025 IWSC, UK supermarkets picked up dozens of medals with own-label, budget bottles impressing the judging panels.

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3 h. ago Weinstein case judge declares mistrial on remaining rape charge as jury foreperson won’t deliberate

Judge declared a mistrial after the jury foreperson said he wouldn’t continue deliberatingThe judge in Harvey Weinstein’s sex crimes case declared a mistrial on the remaining rape charge after the jury foreperson said he wouldn’t continue deliberating.The decision to end deliberations on Thursday came a day after the jury delivered a partial verdict, convicting the ex-studio boss of one of the top charges and acquitting him of another. Both charges concern accusations of forcing oral sex on women in 2006. Those verdicts still stand. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Disgraceful son helped his dad access online banking app then stole £17,000

The judge told the 26-year-old defendant that the offending should be to his 'undying shame'

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3 h. ago Corruption allegations intensify around Spain’s government as MP resigns

Spanish Socialist Workers’ MP resigns after judge finds ‘firm evidence’ of possible involvement in kickbacksThe swirl of corruption allegations surrounding the centre-left government of Spain’s prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, has intensified dramatically after a senior member of his Spanish Socialist Workers’ party (PSOE) resigned hours after a judge found “firm evidence” of his possible involvement in taking kickbacks on public construction contracts.Sánchez – who became prime minister in 2018 after using a motion of no confidence to turf the corruption-mired conservative People’s party (PP) from office – is already contending with a series of graft probes relating to his wife, his brother, his former transport minister, and one of that minister’s aides. All deny any wrongdoing. A former PSOE member was also recently implicated in an alleged smear campaign against the Guardia Civil police unit investigating the corruption allegations. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago What life is REALLY like in Gibraltar: 'The Rock' is like stepping back into 70s Britain, complete with retro shops and red phone boxes

With its stunning coastline, chain shops resembling a classic UK high street and sunny weather, Gibraltar - or 'Gib' as it's known by locals - seems to have all the answers.

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3 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing's Shirley Ballas says 'can't believe' in Craig Revel Horwood admission

The Strictly Come Dancing judge participated in a TikTok trend as she laughed over accidentally hanging up on her colleague

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3 h. ago LA protests: Newsom says Trump use of troops is ‘theater, madness’ before California court challenge – live

California governor also called US president a ‘stone cold liar’ as judge will hear arguments Thursday as part of lawsuit against presidentA woman defiantly dances near police officers as protesters continue to march and chant in an approximately one-square mile area of downtown Los Angeles in response to a series of immigration raids.Nerves are frayed in Los Angeles, as the second largest city in the US is flooded with more than 2,000 federal troops tasked with protecting immigration enforcement officials after thousands of people hit the streets to protest deportation raids. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago I took my city kids on a road trip to teach them about the outback – and learned a few lessons myself | Emily Mulligan

Sensing a golden opportunity to impart some Aussie folklore, I confidently told my kids about a Bunyip. I was unable to answer their follow-up questionsRecently, I bundled the family into our beaten up station wagon and set out on a 3,000km journey from Sydney to the outback to instil some core memories into the kids. We had an ambitious agenda. The distances we had to cover to achieve my red dirt dreams were, to a sane minded person with two small kids in the back, loopy.And I will admit that, for the majority of this road trip, we were gripped with a palpable, vibrating rage towards each other, about the distance yet to travel, and the discomfort of every moment we were in the car. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Arsenal suffer crushing blow as ‘next Martin Odegaard’ chooses Man City transfer

Arsenal have suffered a blow in the transfer window after Manchester City appear to have beaten them to the signing of the ‘next Martin Odegaard’

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5 h. ago LA protests: Newsom says Trump use of troops ‘theater, madness, unconstitutional’ before California court challenge – live

California governor also called US president a ‘stone cold liar’ as judge will hear arguments Thursday as part of lawsuit against presidentA woman defiantly dances near police officers as protesters continue to march and chant in an approximately one-square mile area of downtown Los Angeles in response to a series of immigration raids.Nerves are frayed in Los Angeles, as the second largest city in the US is flooded with more than 2,000 federal troops tasked with protecting immigration enforcement officials after thousands of people hit the streets to protest deportation raids. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago LA protests: Newsom calls Trump a ‘stone cold liar’ as California prepares to challenge troop presence in court – live

California governor has accused Trump of provoking unrest in LA, and a judge will hear arguments Thursday as part of lawsuit against presidentA woman defiantly dances near police officers as protesters continue to march and chant in an approximately one-square mile area of downtown Los Angeles in response to a series of immigration raids.Nerves are frayed in Los Angeles, as the second largest city in the US is flooded with more than 2,000 federal troops tasked with protecting immigration enforcement officials after thousands of people hit the streets to protest deportation raids. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Matheus Cunha seals ‘dream’ £62.5m Manchester United move on deal to 2030

Brazil forward, a childhood United fan, joins from Wolves Jason Wilcox hails ‘exciting and productive’ signingManchester United have completed the £62.5m signing of Matheus Cunha from Wolves, with the forward intent on helping the club “back to the top”. The 26-year-old has a five-year contract with the option of a further year and will be paid about £150,000 a week.Cunha said: “It is hard to put into words my feelings about becoming a Manchester United player. Ever since I was a child in Brazil watching Premier League games on TV at my grandmother’s house, United was my favourite English team and I dreamed of wearing the red shirt. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago LA protests: Newsom condemns Trump’s use of troops as ‘madness’ while California prepares to challenge president in court – latest updates

California governor has accused Trump of provoking unrest in LA, and a judge will hear arguments Thursday as part of lawsuit against presidentA woman defiantly dances near police officers as protesters continue to march and chant in an approximately one-square mile area of downtown Los Angeles in response to a series of immigration raids.Nerves are frayed in Los Angeles, as the second largest city in the US is flooded with more than 2,000 federal troops tasked with protecting immigration enforcement officials after thousands of people hit the streets to protest deportation raids. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Judge warns those involved in Ballymena violence will be dealt with ‘robustly’

Three teenagers appeared in court on rioting offences.

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