1 hour ago Delcy Rodríguez named acting Venezuela president as Donald Trump sends warning

The 55-year-old vice-president stepped into the nation's top job after chairing an emergency meeting of the Council of Ministers in Caracas, with officials confirming her first cabinet meeting as acting president

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2 h. ago The awkward truth about some of Trump’s views on Europe? European leaders agree with him | Shada Islam

The US president’s fears about ‘woke’ Europe are laughable. He would feel right at home in today’s EUI expected the EU to push back strongly against Donald Trump’s new national security strategy. Not only does it show contempt for the EU and its “weak” leaders, but it also targets European citizens and migrants with racist dog whistles and barely disguised Islamophobia. Yet instead of a rousing defence of the bloc’s commitment to human rights and equality, there have just been bland platitudes.António Costa, the president of the European Council, denounced Trump’s plans to boost support for Europe’s far-right parties. But there was no public challenge to the racist logic underpinning his argument. Costa, who has spoken proudly of his mixed ancestry, could have made a convincing counterargument to the US president’s false premise that Europe was heading for “civilisational erasure” because of migrants and, by extension, millions of Europeans of colour.Shada Islam is a Brussels-based ...

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2 h. ago New Venezuelan leader invites US to ‘collaborate’ after Maduro’s removal

The former president is due to face a New York court for the first time on Monday.

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6 h. ago Travellers buy greenbelt land for £100k then tarmac it over and move in caravans illegally...but WON'T be evicted because council says there aren't enough pitches nearby

Locals in West Malling, Kent, say there is 'one law for some and another for others' after travellers paved over a field and moved in caravans without planning permission only for the site to be approved.

Economics

6 h. ago Nurse, 32, shoots dead her two young sons and grandmother before shooting self in horror quadruple murder

A NURSE shot and killed her two young sons and her grandmother before taking her own life in a devastating quadruple murder-suicide. Authorities made the grim discovery during a welfare check at a Tennessee home on January 2, where four bodies were found inside. Investigators said all of the victims suffered fatal gunshot wounds. The...

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7 h. ago Criminal barristers to strike indefinitely over justice system ‘crisis’

Barristers say fees for legally aided criminal work have not been increased since 2005, making them worth just 50% of their original value.

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9 h. ago Jack Joseph’s tragic health battle at 19: 'My parents came to check if I was dead'

The content creator is one of 14 famous faces taking part in the latest series of Channel 4's Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins

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9 h. ago Tennessee nurse fatally shot grandma and two sons in quadruple murder

Deputies with Humphreys County Sheriff’s Office conducted a welfare check and found the bodies of two women and two children

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11 h. ago Premier League offside rule explains Florian Wirtz goal after Jamie Carragher rant

Florian Wirtz appeared to be offside before he made it 1-1 for Liverpool against Fulham on Sunday, but a lengthy VAR check saw the goal given, much to the bemusement of Jamie Carragher

Politics

13 h. ago More than 100 private schools forced to close ‘due to VAT on fees’

Julie Robinson, chief executive of the Independent Schools Council, said Labour’s move was "a bridge too far" for many independent schools

Politics

14 h. ago Leftwing militants claim responsibility for arson attack on Berlin power grid

Protest over climate crisis and AI has cut power to tens of thousands of homes which may take days to fully restoreGerman leftwing militants protesting over the climate crisis and AI have claimed responsibility for an arson attack that cut power to tens of thousands of households in Berlin.The fire that broke out on a bridge across the Teltow canal in the south-west of the capital early on Saturday could deprive up to 35,000 homes and 1,900 businesses of electricity – and in many cases heat – until 8 January, the grid company Stromnetz Berlin said. Continue reading...

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15 h. ago Premier League release new angle as VAR forced to intervene in Fulham vs Liverpool

Harry Wilson's goal for Fulham against Liverpool at Craven Cottage was initially ruled out for offside before the VAR check showed the midfielder was onside

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18 h. ago NHS 'important' warning to people using Mounjaro injections for weight loss

Patients are urged to check the latest guidance and speak to their GP if they have any questions

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18 h. ago Tesco and Waitrose shoppers told 'do not consume' five products as three 'may pose a microbiological risk'

You can get a full refund

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18 h. ago Aberdeen schools delay opening and breakfast clubs cancelled amid snow chaos

Aberdeen City Council has announced that all schools will open late on Monday due to travel 'uncertainty'.

Events

19 h. ago Sainsbury's shopper picks up meal deal is amazed by 1 item included in discount

People couldn't believe one of the items a Sainsbury's shopper was able to get as part of an upgraded main, with some even saying the find was "changed everything"

Economics

19 h. ago London council members bite back after employee suit, say budget changes are necessary

London council members bite back after employee suit, say budget changes are necessary  Lexington Herald Leader

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20 h. ago Luke Littler’s true feelings on Ally Pally crowd clear with new message after tax

Luke Littler celebrated a 7-1 win over Gian van Veen on Saturday evening to clinch the PDC World Championship, but his road to the title was far from plain sailing

Politics

20 h. ago Luke Littler finally shows true colours after crowd spat ends with tax

Luke Littler successfully defended his PDC World Darts Championship title with a 7-1 drubbing of Gian van Veen, but his road to glory at Alexandra Palace wasn't without its setbacks.

Politics

20 h. ago All motorists urged to make 1 check before driving anywhere in January

Motorists have been urged to make a simple check before driving anywhere in January. Motor expert, Tina Newman, said it's crucial to complete the task before entering the car

Transport