4 h. ago Stunned Combs holds head in hands as judge unmoved by pleas for mercy

Mogul appeared shocked after sentence read out to hushed courtroom but prosecutors disappointed by 50-month termSean “Diddy” Combs held his head in his hands and appeared to be stunned when a judge handed down a 50-month sentence in a New York courtroom on Friday for prostitution-related offenses.It was a sentence far less than the life term he potentially faced at the start of his sex-trafficking conspiracy trial back in May, but Combs appeared shocked by the outcome. The judgment came just minutes after Combs had pleaded with Judge Arun Subramanian that he took full “accountability and responsibility” for his actions, and stating that he was a changed man who would, if released, devote himself to his family and community. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Donald Trump orders Israel to ‘immediately’ stop bombing Gaza as Hamas agrees to free hostages

Palestinian militant group accepts part of US president’s plan but seeks further negotiations on many termsDonald Trump ordered Israel to “immediately” stop bombing Gaza as he welcomed Hamas’s partial acceptance of his ultimatum to end the nearly two-year long war.Hamas has agreed to release all hostages in return for Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails, as well as surrender governing power in the Gaza Strip, in accordance with Trump’s plan. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Hamas agrees to release all Israeli hostages as it accepts part of Trump’s plan

Palestinian militant group issues response to US president’s stipulations, but seeks further negotiations on many termsHamas said on Friday that it approved parts of Donald Trump’s ultimatum to end the war in Gaza, agreeing to a hostage exchange and to surrender governing power in the Gaza strip, but insisted on further negotiations over aspects of the plan.The group did not say whether it would lay down its arms – a key part of Trump’s proposal – and kept its response vague to other parts of the 20-part proposal unveiled on Monday. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Sarah Burton turns up the glamour volume at Givenchy in Paris

Spiritual home of Audrey Hepburn re-establishes itself as serious player in red carpet dressingOn the very same day as Taylor Swift, Sarah Burton entered her Showgirl era. For her second outing as Givenchy designer, Burton turned up the volume with collars dripping rhinestones over collarbones, luscious peach maribou feathers, a pocket-rocket cocktail dress in lipstick red leather, and Naomi Campbell in a tuxedo jacket worn open over a barely-there lace trim bra.Burton has been at Givenchy less than a year, but Alexander McQueen’s long-term right-hand woman has already established a new identity for the house and for herself. Givenchy, the spiritual home of Audrey Hepburn and the little black dress, has an immaculate bloodline of glamour that runs from Paris to Hollywood, but it is a relative minnow as a business. Her recent predecessors had mostly leaned into streetwear and utility-coded metallic accents, but Burton is bringing back the glamour. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Russell Martin 'will inevitably be sacked' if Rangers lose to Falkirk as Sean Dyche 'hovers around'

Under-fire Martin is facing relentless pressure over his long-term future after a dire start to the season

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12 h. ago Grandparents who beat toddler, two, to death in campaign of horrific abuse are jailed for life

Michael Ives, 48, and his wife Kerry Ives, 46, have been jailed for life at Mold Crown Court with minimum terms of 23 years and 17 years respectively for the murder.

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12 h. ago Manchester synagogue victim died after being shot by police, as Lammy heckled at vigil – latest

Justice secretary faces calls of ‘shame on you’ as crowd gathers to remember victims of terror attackSix minutes of terror: how the Manchester synagogue attack unfoldedThe home secretary has urged pro-Palestine protesters not to carry out demonstrations in the wake of the terror attack in Greater Manchester.Speaking on GB News, Mahmood said:As far as I am concerned, I would have wanted to see people in this country step back from protesting for at least a few days, just to give the Jewish community here a chance to process what has happened and to begin the grieving process as well.I am very disappointed that some of the organisers haven’t heeded the call to step back.In terms of the attacker, this individual was not known to the security services.He has obviously been shot dead at the scene, but the police investigations will now continue at pace. Continue reading...

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12 h. ago Trump gets away from White House amid government shutdown — for a double date with Melania at the Vances’

Trump has rarely dined away from the White House during his second term

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13 h. ago Tottenham leadership group revealed after key midfielder signs new deal

Rodrigo Bentancur has signed a new long-term contract with Tottenham Hotspur.

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15 h. ago Czechs begin voting in election that could return populist to power

Billionaire Andrej Babiš hands out doughnuts on first day of voting as polls predict his ANO party will winCzechs have begun voting in an election likely to oust their centre-right government, with polls favouring the populist billionaire Andrej Babiš to return to power on pledges to raise wages and improve growth while reducing aid for Ukraine.The change would boost Europe’s populist anti-immigration camp and could complicate consensus on climate policies in a country where no sitting government has won a second term since 1996. Continue reading...

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15 h. ago Thomas Tuchel's decision to axe Bellingham is full of holes, writes IAN LADYMAN

IAN LADYMAN: Tuchel's decision to leave him out has not been made on medical advice - it is a football decision - and has therefore sent a clear message to him in terms of what he expects.

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15 h. ago Alex Dunne close to Red Bull deal as Helmut Marko gives verdict on Irish F1 hopeful

Red Bull have confirmed that they are in discussions with Alex Dunne, after the Irishman's contract with McLaren was terminated ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix

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16 h. ago Enzo Maresca delivers update on Chelsea star as striker injury crisis persists

Young forward has not featured this term

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17 h. ago Manchester synagogue victim died after being shot by police, as attacker’s father expresses ‘sorrow’ at killings – latest

Faraj al-Shamie says his family condemns his son’s actionsSix minutes of terror: how the Manchester synagogue attack unfoldedThe home secretary has urged pro-Palestine protesters not to carry out demonstrations in the wake of the terror attack in Greater Manchester.Speaking on GB News, Mahmood said:As far as I am concerned, I would have wanted to see people in this country step back from protesting for at least a few days, just to give the Jewish community here a chance to process what has happened and to begin the grieving process as well.I am very disappointed that some of the organisers haven’t heeded the call to step back.In terms of the attacker, this individual was not known to the security services.He has obviously been shot dead at the scene, but the police investigations will now continue at pace. Continue reading...

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17 h. ago New Covid study shows millions of people are still living with symptom

New research has suggested that many people who have had COVID-19 are likely to still be living with a long-term symptom of the virus.

Science

18 h. ago Manchester synagogue terror attack victim died after accidental police shooting – latest updates

Police say attacker was not armed and second member of the public suffered non-life threatening gunshot injuriesSix minutes of terror: how the Manchester synagogue attack unfoldedThe home secretary has urged pro-Palestine protesters not to carry out demonstrations in the wake of the terror attack in Greater Manchester.Speaking on GB News, Mahmood said:As far as I am concerned, I would have wanted to see people in this country step back from protesting for at least a few days, just to give the Jewish community here a chance to process what has happened and to begin the grieving process as well.I am very disappointed that some of the organisers haven’t heeded the call to step back.In terms of the attacker, this individual was not known to the security services.He has obviously been shot dead at the scene, but the police investigations will now continue at pace. Continue reading...

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19 h. ago Manchester synagogue victims named as home secretary criticises pro

The men were killed when an attacker used a car to ram into the grounds of a synagogue, then stabbed worshippersSix minutes of terror: how the Manchester synagogue attack unfoldedThe home secretary has urged pro-Palestine protesters not to carry out demonstrations in the wake of the terror attack in Greater Manchester.Speaking on GB News, Mahmood said:As far as I am concerned, I would have wanted to see people in this country step back from protesting for at least a few days, just to give the Jewish community here a chance to process what has happened and to begin the grieving process as well.I am very disappointed that some of the organisers haven’t heeded the call to step back.In terms of the attacker, this individual was not known to the security services.He has obviously been shot dead at the scene, but the police investigations will now continue at pace. Continue reading...

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20 h. ago Manchester synagogue victims named as home secretary says attacker was not known to police – latest

The men were killed when an attacker used a car to ram into the grounds of a synagogue in Crumpsall, then stabbed worshippers in a six-minute rampageSix minutes of terror: how the Manchester synagogue attack unfoldedThe home secretary has urged pro-Palestine protesters not to carry out demonstrations in the wake of the terror attack in Greater Manchester.Speaking on GB News, Mahmood said:As far as I am concerned, I would have wanted to see people in this country step back from protesting for at least a few days, just to give the Jewish community here a chance to process what has happened and to begin the grieving process as well.I am very disappointed that some of the organisers haven’t heeded the call to step back.In terms of the attacker, this individual was not known to the security services.He has obviously been shot dead at the scene, but the police investigations will now continue at pace. Continue reading...

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32 h. ago Celtic bemoan VAR malfunction as fans break ceasefire and one player reminds he is not long

Confusion over disallowed goal as Celtic crash to Europa League defeat

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35 h. ago Christian Horner 'approached Formula One team over sensational return to the sport following Red Bull sacking'... but venture broke down after one 'exploratory talk'

Horner, husband of Spice Girl Geri Halliwell, was given a massive £80million payoff by Red Bull after being brutally sacked from his long-term role as team principal back back in July.

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