13 m. ago Brian Leishman: Some MPs think we are on the side of humanity in Palestine

"In plain terms, Britain cannot say that we are fulfilling our humanitarian obligations while we continue to sell arms to a state that commits a ­genocide."

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13 m. ago Unregulated nicotine 'snus' pouches on rise among Scots teens amid health fears

Known as “snus” or “upper deckies”, under-18s can currently legally buy the sachets placed between the top lip and gum which give strong nicotine hit.

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64 m. ago I visited abandoned village that was built as set for forgotten Disney film

An entire village was built for a Disney film in the 90s and was left completely preserved long after the hit starring Robin Williams aired - and you can still visit it today

Culture

2 h. ago Ukraine war briefing: With no Miami breakthrough, Zelenskyy turns to European allies

Positive tone after Florida talks with Ukrainian president heading to London Street to see Starmer, Macron and Merz. What we know on day 1,383Three days of talks between Ukrainian and US officials in Miami, Florida produced no evident breakthrough by the end of Saturday. Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, said he joined his negotiators for a “very substantive and constructive” call with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. “Ukraine is committed to continuing to work honestly with the American side to bring about real peace,” Zelenskyy said on Telegram, adding that the parties agreed on the next steps and a format for talks.Zelenskyy will next turn to European allies when he visits London on Monday for an in-person meeting with leaders Keir Starmer of Britain, Emmanuel Macron of France and Friedrich Merz of Germany. Macron said the group would “take stock” of peace negotiations. The four leaders took part in a virtual meeting of the “coalition of the willing” about two w...

Events

3 h. ago Was animal lover Claudia Schiffer quizzing Keir Starmer over bird flu outbreak closing in on her flock?

Former supermodel Claudia Schiffer - who sat next to Keir Starmer at last week's German state visit banquet - has been hit by a bird flu outbreak near her country mansion.

Science

4 h. ago Strictly spoiler leaks with fan saying 'my jaw just hit the floor'

It was a wild show on Saturday night's Strictly Come Dancing - but things could be about to get even more dramatic.

Events

4 h. ago Hegseth gives defiant speech defending ‘drug boat’ strikes amid scrutiny

At event in California, US defense secretary says Trump has power to take military action ‘as he sees fit’Pete Hegseth on Saturday doubled down on his defense of US military strikes on alleged drug cartel boats in the Caribbean, arguing that Donald Trump has the power to take military action “as he sees fit” and dismissing concerns that the strikes violate international law.Hegseth spoke on Saturday at the Ronald Reagan presidential library in Simi Valley, California, amid growing scrutiny over the legality of the attacks and his leadership of the Pentagon. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Several tourists among at least 23 killed in blaze at Goa nightclub

Fire broke out at midnight in the popular club in Arpora in the North Goa district, according to reportsAt least 23 people have been killed in a fire at a popular nightclub in the Indian resort city of Goa, officials said.Several tourists were among the dead in the fire, which broke out at about midnight at a club in Arpora in the North Goa district, according to the Press Trust of India. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago ‘It’s not your turn,’ the board's selection committee chair said. Instantly I felt as though I was back in the school yard | Julianne Schultz

While the tension between meritocracy and ‘jobs for mates’ is always there, the best boards are more than the sum of their parts Many years ago, I was encouraged to put my name forward to chair a significant government board. It seemed like a long shot to me, I wasn’t in anyone’s club, but my supporters were insistent. I agreed to let my name go into the mix.It was a surprise then when the chair of the selection committee called a few weeks later and said with an apologetic tone: “Sorry Julianne, it’s just not your turn.”Julianne Schultz is deputy chair of the Sydney writers’ festival board Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Elon Musk unleashes fury after X hit with $140million fine by the EU and says it 'should be abolished'

'The EU should be abolished and sovereignty returned to individual countries,' Musk wrote Saturday morning on X.

Economics

6 h. ago Kilmarnock 0 Rangers 3 – Christmas miracle at Rugby Park as Bojan Miovski breaks goal drought in late Saturday showdown

RUGBY Park witnessed a Christmas Miracle. Two goals in one game from the same Rangers striker. Bojan Miovski hadn’t found the net since October 5. He’d scored just twice since joining Gers in a £2.6million deal in the summer. In truth, he’s looked a shadow of the player Aberdeen fans fell in love with. But...

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6 h. ago Rangers return to winning ways as misfiring striker ignites and loan star shines at Kilmarnock

North Macedonian hitman doubles Ibrox tally with brace at Rugby Park

Events

6 h. ago Surprise I'm A Celebrity star booted out of jungle as finalists are revealed

WARNING SPOILERS: The finalists for this year's series of I'm A Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here have been confirmed ahead of Sunday's show after a shock eviction hit the camp

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6 h. ago Bojan Miovski comes alive for Rangers as Mikey Moore dazzles and Kettlewell loses the plot – 5 talking points

The North Macedonian scored either side of the break to double the tally he’d netted in his first 19 games

Politics

6 h. ago Stop the Cavalry hitmaker Jona Lewie reveals how much he makes each Christmas and how he lost £30,000 to Neil Woodford

Jona is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist best known for his 1980 Christmas hit Stop The Cavalry which sold nearly a million copies in the UK.

Economics

6 h. ago Inter Miami claim MLS Cup as Messi inspires tight win over Vancouver

Messi sparks Miami’s opening goalDe Paul scores 71st-minute winnerInter Miami 3-1 Vancouver – as it happenedAs the confetti flew, the Philip F Anschutz trophy was lifted into the air, and a player commonly thought to be the greatest ever to kick a ball celebrated the 48th title of his professional career, it was nearly impossible to believe that at several points, there were doubts. Serious doubts. Questions, large and small, about this Inter Miami squad, their manager, and nearly every player on the roster other than Lionel Messi.Consider them answered. The Herons are MLS Cup champions after a 2-1 win over the Vancouver Whitecaps in the last game at their temporary home, Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Next year, they will open their new stadium, Miami Freedom Park, as champions, and will face a high bar to clear to top a turbulent 2025 that saw them play 58 games – an all-time MLS record for games played by a team in a calendar year – for five separate trophies. Continu...

Politics

7 h. ago Mohamed Salah says ‘I’ve been thrown under the bus’ and signals Liverpool exit

Forward launches astonishing attack on Arne SlotSalah benched at Leeds for third consecutive matchMohamed Salah has accused Liverpool of throwing him “under the bus” after being left out of the starting lineup for the third game running as the champions drew at Leeds, saying he has been made a scapegoat for the poor start to the season and casting severe doubt on his future at the club.“I can’t believe I’m sitting on the bench for 90 minutes,” the Egypt international said. “The third time on the bench, I think for the first time in my career. I’m very, very disappointed. I have done so much for this club down the years and especially last season. Now I’m sitting on the bench and I don’t know why. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago I’m A Celebrity LIVE updates: Aitch makes confession as finalists take on Cyclone Challenge

The final four I’m A Celebrity campmates prepare for their jungle adventure to end after a shock double eviction saw Jack Osbourne and Lisa Riley voted off and miss out on the Cyclone challenge

Sport

7 h. ago I’m A Celebrity LIVE updates: Viewers are stunned as fan favourite is voted out of camp

The final four I’m A Celebrity campmates prepare for their jungle adventure to end after a shock double eviction saw Jack Osbourne and Lisa Riley voted off and miss out on the Cyclone challenge

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7 h. ago Arne Slot points blame for Liverpool struggles and reason they 'can't be higher' in table

Liverpool squandered the lead twice in their dramatic 3-3 draw with Leeds United on Saturday, continuing a miserable season for the Premier League champions, who are down in eighth

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