46 m. ago Does Trump truly care about Nigerian Christians? Of course not – he just knows faith sells | Simon Tisdall

In a bid to exercise absolute power, today’s crop of authoritarian leaders is recruiting – and exploiting – believersDonald Trump’s crusading threat to invade Nigeria and save Christians from Islamist terrorists is typical attention-seeking. Surely even he must realise that unilateral US military intervention would invite disaster. And he’s got his facts wrong. The threat of Islamist terrorism is real, but it affects Nigerian Muslims as much, if not more, than Christians. There’s no evidence of genocide, contrary to the alarmist claims of US far-right internet warriors. Trump’s intervention was about politics, not faith.In speaking out, he was massaging a key domestic constituency, not acting from genuine, God-fearing concern for “our cherished Christians” in a land he’s never visited. Christian nationalist votes helped clinch Trump’s two presidential victories despite the obvious insincerity of his professed beliefs. His support among white evangelical Protestants is much higher th...

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47 m. ago 'Sexy Beast' cheats justice on world's biggest bank job as £100m loot vanishes

Mastermind of the Bank of America heist, Frank Maple, has not been seen since he kidnapped a couple from their home 42 years ago along with a villain known as 'The Pimpernel'

Society

2 h. ago Amid squabbles, bombast and competing interests, what can Cop30 achieve?

Climate summit in Brazil needs to find way to stop global heating accelerating amid stark divisions“It broke my heart.” Surangel Whipps, president of the tiny Pacific nation of Palau, was sitting in the front row of the UN’s general assembly in New York when Donald Trump made a long and rambling speech, his first to the UN since his re-election, on 23 September.Whipps was prepared for fury and bombast from the US president, but what followed was shocking. Trump’s rant on the climate crisis – a “green scam”, “the greatest con job ever perpetrated”, “predictions made by stupid people” – was an unprecedented attack on science and global action from a major world leader. Continue reading...

Events

3 h. ago Lloyds quietly builds £2bn rental portfolio to become major UK landlord

UK bank has acquired 7,500 homes for rent since 2021 as it seeks to diversify income

Economics

4 h. ago BBC is set to say sorry to Donald Trump over doctored Panorama video scandal

The apology letter is reportedly expected to come from BBC chairman Samir Shah, addressing the doctored Trump footage in a letter to Culture Committee chair Dame Caroline Dinenage early next week.

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4 h. ago 'Emotional devastation' as thousands of Scots children wait years for autism and ADHD assessments

As of September at least 28,487 children were on Scottish NHS waiting lists desperately seeking preliminary investigations for autism and ADHD.

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5 h. ago HMRC writes letter to thousands of benefit claimants as payments end

The tax body is writing to 60,000 people

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5 h. ago School principal issues apology after dressing as an ICE agent for Halloween

James Black, principal of Mount Blue Middle School in Farmington, came under intense scrutiny after a viral photo showed him dressed as an ICE agent.

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6 h. ago BBC says sorry to Donald Trump over doctored Panorama video scandal

The apology letter is reportedly expected to come from BBC chairman Samir Shah, addressing the doctored Trump footage in a letter to Culture Committee chair Dame Caroline Dinenage early next week.

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7 h. ago Traitors winner Alan Carr 'saved his close friend's life after fending off thug who attacked her with a knife'

Traitors winner Alan Carr reportedly saved his close friend's life after he fended off a knife-wielding thug.

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8 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing pro Katya Jones reveals who she thinks should be the next host and take over from Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman

They're among the most prestigious job vacancies in showbusiness: the two presenting roles on Strictly.

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8 h. ago Gemini weekly horoscope: What your star sign has in store for November 9 – 15

OUR much-loved astrologer Meg sadly died in 2023 but her column will be kept alive by her friend and protégé Maggie Innes. Read on to see what’s written in the stars for you today. Sign up for the Mystic Meg newsletter. Your info will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy GEMINI MAY 22 - JUNE 21 🔵 Read...

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8 h. ago Pisces weekly horoscope: What your star sign has in store for November 9 – 15

OUR much-loved astrologer Meg sadly died in 2023 but her column will be kept alive by her friend and protégé Maggie Innes. Read on to see what’s written in the stars for you today. PISCES FEB 19 - MAR 20 🔵 Read our horoscopes live blog for the latest readings So many goals seem to slip...

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8 h. ago Weekly horoscope for November 9 – 15 : What the stars have in store for every zodiac sign revealed

OUR much-loved astrologer Meg sadly died in 2023 but her column will be kept alive by her friend and protégée Maggie Innes. Read on to see what’s written in the stars for you today. ARIES MAR 21 - APR 20 It’s a week for retrogrades as Mercury and Jupiter both push back - and may...

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8 h. ago Sagittarius weekly horoscope: What your star sign has in store for November 9 – 15

OUR much-loved astrologer Meg sadly died in 2023 but her column will be kept alive by her friend and protégé Maggie Innes. Read on to see what’s written in the stars for you today. SAGITTARIUS NOV 23 - DEC 21 🔵 Read our horoscopes live blog for the latest readings Planet planning flips back, to...

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9 h. ago David Lammy mocked for 'ordering civil servants' at the Ministry of Justice to call him 'Deputy Prime Minister'

Mr Lammy, whose other main job is Justice Secretary, allegedly orders Ministry of Justice (MoJ) staff to use his 'DPM' title first. Sources close to Mr Lammy denied the claim.

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9 h. ago Gordon Ramsay's daughter celebrates hen do in style with Victoria Beckham

Holly Ramsay kicked off her hen party in style as she headed to Soho Farmhouse accompanied by her mum Tana and close family friend Victoria Beckham

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10 h. ago Man Utd star singled out after disappointing Tottenham display

Manchester United managed to salvage a point against Tottenham Hotspur in North London, but one Red Devils star has been the target of some severe criticism from pundits

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10 h. ago Alan Carr's amazing act of bravery when friend was attacked with knife

Alan Carr was in Morocco with Cleo Rocos when a man brandished a knife at her during a night out - and the comedian didn't hesitate to step in to protect his friend

Events

11 h. ago Regis Le Bris enjoys ‘good lesson’ for Sunderland as his Black Cats hold Arsenal

An entertaining tussle saw the high-flying club snatch a point against the league-leading Gunners.

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