30 m. ago Together for Palestine concert: Benedict Cumberbatch, Damon Albarn and Neneh Cherry take stage at galvanising and star

Scores of artists, speakers and activists appear at four-hour fundraiser curated by Brian Eno – but it’s Palestinian voices who make the biggest impressionThe sheer scale of it was boggling. A total of 69 artists, speakers and activists were to appear at Ovo Arena Wembley.There were stars of music: Damon Albarn, Bastille, PinkPantheress, Hot Chip and a festival’s worth of others. There were stars of stage and screen: Benedict Cumberbatch, Florence Pugh, Guy Pearce, Ramy Youssef and a huge supporting cast. There were the firebrands, the podcasters, the people you’re sure are important but you have no idea why. And there were the people who, well, you don’t really know what they’re bringing: the former footballer Eric Cantona, the Love Island host Laura Whitmore, the Chicken Shop Dates YouTuber Amelia Dimoldenberg. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Lewis Capaldi's moving gesture leaves fan in tears just hours before concert

Scottish music sensation Lewis Capaldi helped completely change the life of one of his fans just hours before he took to the stage in London for a sold-out concert

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2 h. ago Murder charge in 2002 cold case after bones found buried in South Australian back yard

Detectives arrested and charged 64-year-old man over murder of Susan Goodwin, reported missing in July 2002Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPolice have charged a man with murder, hours after bones were found during a search for the remains of a woman who vanished more than 20 years ago.The breakthrough in the cold case was made late on Wednesday after the discovery of human remains, believed to be those of Susan Goodwin, 39, buried in the back yard of a house in Port Lincoln, South Australia. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner displays ankle tag while smoking and scoffing on McDonald's

The prime suspect in the case of Madeleine McCann's disappearance was spotted wearing an ankle tag just hours after his release from prison in Germany today. 

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2 h. ago Madeleine McCann suspect celebrates freedom with McDonald's after prison release

Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner, 48, enjoyed a McDonald's cheeseburger hours being released from prison at the end of his sentence for raping a pensioner

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3 h. ago Cardiff's new big Lego store is just hours away from opening

The older Lego store has been closed since last week

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3 h. ago Summer I Turned Pretty movie announced within hours of climactic series finale

Jenny Han will return to write and direct forthcoming movie

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3 h. ago Melania Trump trolled online for ‘ugly’ State Dinner gown hours after bizarre hat choice: ‘Going to the beach?’

The First Lady’s fashion choices have been scrutinized during her U.K. trip

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4 h. ago UK snow maps reveal five areas face shock SNOW as weather takes Arctic plunge

Parts of Britain could see snow falling in just a few days' time, according to new weather maps, despite maximum temperatures of 26C being forecast only 48 hours earlier

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5 h. ago Woman’s decaying body found in Georgia prison cell sparking investigation

Sheqweetta Vaughan, 32, had possibly been dead for over 24 hours in her cell at the Lee Arrendale State Prison

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7 h. ago RFK Jr’s actions risk restricting children’s access to vaccines, say ousted CDC officials

Former officials testify before US Senate, saying the CDC under Kennedy is ‘supporting policies not based in science’US politics live – latest updatesTop former officials at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) accused Robert F Kennedy Jr of hobbling the country’s ability to respond to outbreaks and disease threats.The two officials testified at a hearing on Wednesday before the Senate HELP (Health, Education, Labor and Pensions) committee. Susan Monarez, the CDC director chosen by Kennedy, was fired after less than a month. Debra Houry, chief medical officer at the CDC, resigned after serving under six CDC directors during both Republican and Democratic administrations. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Aldi tells shoppers 'run don't walk' as popular new item hits shelves

The store added they were like "gold dust"

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8 h. ago Cardiff City's Emiliano Sala court action against Nantes adjourned as club demand accountability

Cardiff City have issued a statement after the delay was announced

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8 h. ago Asteroid the size of a New York skyscraper headed toward Earth in just HOURS

A giant space rock the size of New York's Chrysler Building will make a close pass by Earth Thursday, and it could get even closer in the future.

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9 h. ago Exact hour first autumn snow will hit UK as Scotland gripped by wintry weather

Weather maps show where and when snowflakes and icy temps will descend on parts of Scotland.

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9 h. ago Individual allegedly threatened store clerk, customers while robbing London store

Individual allegedly threatened store clerk, customers while robbing London store  FOX 56 News

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10 h. ago 'Unique' market town 1 hour away from Manchester ranks top spot on 'must

Towns across the country have been ranked and placed into a list of 15 "must-visit" locations that are hidden gems.

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11 h. ago Sale slashes 30% off 'absolutely brilliant' Harry Potter LEGO set that's a great gift for kids

Get ahead of Christmas shopping early this year, as this flash sale has slashed an 'absolutely brilliant' Harry Potter LEGO set by a nifty 30%

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11 h. ago ‘Absolutely brilliant’ Harry Potter LEGO set that makes a great gift for kids gets 30% off

With Christmas fast approaching, now's the time to pick up 'a great gift' for little Harry Potter fans, as this Lego set gets slashed in price by a nifty 30%

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11 h. ago Raducanu makes headway at Korea Open after skipping Billie Jean King Cup

British No 1 beats Jaqueline Cristian 6-3, 6-4 amid delaysCaptain Keothavong called withdrawal ‘disappointing’Emma Raducanu overcame the frustration of lengthy weather-related delays to beat Jaqueline Cristian in the opening round of the Korea Open.The contest had been scheduled for Tuesday but was postponed because of rain, and more wet weather then caused another substantial delay on Wednesday. But Raducanu and Cristian were finally able to take to the court and it was the British No 1 who came out on top 6-3, 6-4 after a tussle lasting two hours and two minutes. Continue reading...

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