63 m. ago Charlie Kirk shooting suspect charged with aggravated murder; prosecutors will seek death penalty – live updates

Utah attorney details charges against Tyler Robinson, who is accused of fatally shooting Charlie Kirk; suspect will be held without bail as prosecution seeks death penaltyCharlie Kirk killing suspect charged with aggravated murder by Utah prosecutorsUnder-fire FBI director Kash Patel will confront Senate Democrats at a congressional hearing at 9am ET, likely to be dominated by questions about the investigation into the killing of Charlie Kirk, as well as the agency’s role in reviewing the files related to the Epstein case, and recent firings of senior officials who have accused Patel of illegal political retribution.His appearance before the Senate judiciary committee represents the first oversight hearing of Patel’s young but tumultuous tenure. Most recently he has faced criticism for his actions and social media posts during the Kirk shooting investigation, which have raised questions about his experience and judgement, including being seen as “grandstanding” with regards to his o...

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66 m. ago Hearts' challenge to Celtic has plenty substance as Rangers left to rue umpteen missed opportunities

Aberdeen’s fast start faded last season but Hearts look well placed to continue impressive form

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1 hour ago Natalie Cassidy puts on a casual display as she enjoys a morning walk with her sister

The actress, 42, is best known for her role as the trumpet-playing Sonia Fowler in EastEnders.

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2 h. ago Utah files seven charges against Kirk shooting suspect including aggravated murder – live

Utah county attorney details charges against Tyler Robinson, suspect who fatally shot Charlie Kirk at a Utah university last weekUnder-fire FBI director Kash Patel will confront Senate Democrats at a congressional hearing at 9am ET, likely to be dominated by questions about the investigation into the killing of Charlie Kirk, as well as the agency’s role in reviewing the files related to the Epstein case, and recent firings of senior officials who have accused Patel of illegal political retribution.His appearance before the Senate judiciary committee represents the first oversight hearing of Patel’s young but tumultuous tenure. Most recently he has faced criticism for his actions and social media posts during the Kirk shooting investigation, which have raised questions about his experience and judgement, including being seen as “grandstanding” with regards to his own role, and prematurely (and wrongly) announcing on X that the suspect had been caught. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago The Guardian view on the UN’s genocide finding: Britain – and the world – can no longer look away | Editorial

A UN commission has found Israel’s war in Gaza ranks among history’s greatest crimes. The UK government must stop hiding behind legal fictions and recognise the realityA United Nations commission of inquiry has now said what Israeli, Palestinian and international human rights organisations, as well as many genocide scholars, have already argued: that Israel’s war in Gaza amounts to genocide. The commission finds that mass killings, attacks on vital infrastructure, starvation, displacement and denial of medical care meet the legal definition of history’s gravest crime. It finds genocidal intent “the only reasonable inference” from both the statements of Israel’s leaders and the conduct of its forces in Gaza.Against this, Israel’s repeated assertions that it is acting in lawful self-defence ring hollow in the face of overwhelming evidence and a deliberate pattern of destruction. The UN’s conclusion imposes moral clarity. It also demands political action, especially from those, includi...

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2 h. ago The burning Aberdeen problems Jimmy Thelin must solve to get Dons back on track

Thelin admitted at the weekend that he is frustrated as anybody connected with the way the new term has started

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3 h. ago Mandelson not given security vetting before appointment as UK ambassador to US

Foreign secretary admits Labour peer was cleared as envoy without the involvement of her department

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3 h. ago Paul Hollywood shares Bake Off 'challenges' after branding Prue Leith 'embarrassing'

Paul Hollywood, best known for his judging role on the Great British Bake Off along with co-star Prue Leith, discussed the evolving standards of baking that he's seen on the show over the years

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3 h. ago Charlie Kirk shooting suspect to be charged with murder as search for motive continues: Live updates

Suspected shooter has been uncooperative with authorities since surrendering to law enforcement

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3 h. ago Robert Redford confessed he was paid 'practically nothing' for legendary movie role

Robert Redford, who has died at the age of 89, once opened up about his iconic role in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and how he was paid 'practically nothing' for it

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3 h. ago Two men charged with hate crime after asylum seeker protest at Aberdeen student flats

Two men, aged 26 and 40, have now been arrested and charged in connection with a hate crime.

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4 h. ago Mandelson ‘did not have national security vetting before he was appointed US ambassador’

Labour grandee was sacked by prime minister Keir Starmer after emails publication of emails which detailed his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein

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4 h. ago Bake Off's Paul Hollywood talks 'challenges' after calling Prue Leith 'embarrassing'

Paul Hollywood, known for his judging role on the Great British Bake Off alongside Prue Leith, opened up about the evolving standards of baking that he's seen on the show over the years

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4 h. ago Met chief reveals why facial recognition was not used at Tommy Robinson protest

Live facial recognition has been used in more than 700 arrests this year

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4 h. ago Katya Jones 'reveals' Strictly Come Dancing dance partner after making play for new job

The professional dancer will soon be seen back on the dance floor as the BBC One dance contest gets underway

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4 h. ago Madeleine McCann LATEST: Christian Brueckner set to walk free after Portugal search

Christian Brueckner, the prime suspect is the Madeleine McCann case, is set to be released from prison this week - here's the latest on the investigation into her disappearance to date

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4 h. ago Robert Redford says he was paid 'practically nothing' for iconic Butch Cassidy role

Hollywood actor Robert Redford, who has sadly passed away aged 89, once admitted that he was paid "practically nothing" for his iconic role in the 1969 Western classic

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4 h. ago Eddie Hearn fires back at Dana White and takes aim at UFC chief

Eddie Hearn has once again hit back at Dana White after the UFC president claimed he had been involved in two of the three biggest fights in the history of boxing

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4 h. ago Deadly disease pandemic 'crisis' as towns locked down and mass vaccinations underway

The recent outbreak has killed at least 16 people as the World Health Organization said it has issued 400 vaccines to the affected area, with another 45,000 on the way

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5 h. ago Starmer urged to apologise to Epstein victims over Mandelson appointment — UK politics live

Kemi Badenoch and Ed Davey attack PM’s record over US ambassador during commons debate that was skipped by StarmerVikram Dodd is the Guardian’s crime correspondent.Police expect to arrest 50 more people following Saturday’s large far-right-led march through London, the commissioner of the Metropolitan police said this morning.If you are Conservative right-minded, then the future is Reform. The country is going to change a lot. The same people who thought that Brexit would not happen think that Reform will not happen. They are in for a shock. Continue reading...

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