36 h. ago ‘What they’re doing is the worst of humanity’: Sundance festival stars back anti

Elijah Wood joined protest in Utah’s Park City in memory of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, while Natalie Portman said what is happening is ‘absolutely horrific’The Sundance film festival, which is currently under way in Park City, Utah, saw a mass protest against the two fatal shootings in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Sunday, along with high-profile interventions from major film industry figures.Actor Natasha Lyonne was among those spreading social media posts about the protest, called “Sundancers Melt ICE”, which was called for Sunday afternoon. The organisers asked for a 10-minute “respectful” event at sunset on Park City’s Main Street to memorialise Renee Good, who was killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent on 7 January, and Alex Pretti, who was killed on Saturday by an agent of the Department of Homeland Security. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Will the 'Red Queen' become King of the North's Number Two? Angela Rayner poised for dramatic return to Government if Andy Burnham becomes Prime Minister

The so-called Red Queen is expected to regain her post of Deputy Prime Minister as well as a plum Cabinet job as rewards for backing Mr Burnham.

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3 d. ago Deputy First Minister joins protest against local hospital closure

Hundreds of people in Maesteg joined a protest to save their local hospital site as Deputy First Minister and local MS for Ogmore Huw Irranca-Davies said local people must be part of any decisions

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4 d. ago Angela Rayner set to publicly support Andy Burnham's bid to return to the Commons during Labour regional conference TODAY

The former deputy prime minister is preparing to publicly back the Manchester mayor at Labour's North West regional conference, it was reported on Friday night.

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4 d. ago Burnham warned not to ‘rock the boat’ with Starmer leadership challenge

Labour’s deputy prime minister David Lammy cautioned his party – trailing Nigel Farage’s Reform UK in the polls – could be forced to call an early general election if it changed leader

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5 d. ago Over 450 pet rats in need of new homes after owner charged with animal neglect

The group has been working with a local animal hospital to nurse the rats back to health

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6 d. ago Israeli fire kills 11 Palestinians in Gaza, including two children, local hospital officials say

Hospitals in Gaza say Israeli forces have killed at least 11 Palestinians in the latest violence in the war-battered enclave, including two 13-year-old boys who were collecting firewood, three journalists and a woman

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8 d. ago After four shark attacks in 48 hours, NSW authorities urge beachgoers ‘just go to a pool’

Surfer taken to hospital with minor injuries after latest shark attack at Point Plomer beach on mid-north coastFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA surfer has been taken to hospital after being bitten by a shark off the coast of a New South Wales national park campground, the state’s fourth incident in 48 hours.The local health district said the man, 39, was in hospital in a stable condition with minor injuries. The attack took place near the Point Plomer campground, less than 20km up the coast from Port Macquarie, on Tuesday morning. Continue reading...

Events

8 d. ago King and John Swinney share a dram during monarch's visit to Scotland

King Charles was joined by John Swinney and Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes at the event in Edinburgh.

Politics

1 week ago Opponents protest against China's planned UK 'mega embassy' as decision deadline loons

Britain’s main opposition leader has joined a protest against China’s planned new embassy in London

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1 week ago Ali Sha’ath: the new Gaza chief who must rebuild the shattered enclave

Civil engineer and former deputy minister in the Palestinian Authority faces daunting reconstruction task

Politics

1 week ago Hundreds join protest against Chinese super embassy in London

Politicians including Kemi Badenoch join protest on Saturday in opposition to controversial plans at Royal Mint Court

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1 week ago Britain and Ukraine stand ‘shoulder to shoulder’, Lammy says on Kyiv visit

The Deputy Prime Minister visited Ukraine’s capital to mark the first anniversary of a 100-year partnership agreement between the two countries.

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1 week ago France becomes latest Nato member to confirm Greenland troop deployment – Europe live

Múte B. Egede, Greenland’s deputy prime minister, said more soldiers were expected in the coming daysDanish prime minister Mette Frederiksen has responded to last night’s “not easy” meeting with US representatives in Washington, warning that “there is a fundamental disagreement” over “the American ambition to take over Greenland.”In a post on Facebook, Frederiksen stressed the Danish government would “continue our efforts to prevent this scenario from becoming a reality.”The defence and protection of Greenland is a common concern for the entire Nato alliance. Continue reading...

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1 week ago France latest to confirm Nato troop deployment after Trump says Greenland ‘very important’ for US national security – Europe live

Múte B. Egede, Greenland’s deputy prime minister, said more soldiers were expected in the coming daysFrance is the latest country to confirm a military deployment to Greenland as Denmark and allies are desperate to show US president Donald Trump that they take the Arctic security seriously and are capable of defending it if needed.Greenlandic deputy prime minister, Múte B. Egede, said that more soldiers were expected in the coming days, joined by “more military flights and ships” as part of hastily convened “Operation Convince Trump” “Operation Arctic Endurance.” Continue reading...

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1 week ago Forth Green Freeport to boost economy by £8.1bn as Labour and SNP sign deal – Kirsty McNeill and Kate Forbes

Labour’s Kirsty McNeill and Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes of the SNP hail a major step forward for the Forth Green Freeport

Economics

1 week ago Scots braced for council tax hikes as local government set for 'largest' cut

Kate Forbes, the Deputy First Minister, insisted there is “no need” for substantial council tax rises

Politics

1 week ago Kate Forbes: I plan to take at least three months off after quitting politics

The Deputy First Minister said she looked forward to being ‘boring’

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2 w. ago Nigel Farage hails 'freedom fighters' as he joins protest against Iranian regime outside embassy

The leader of Reform was spotted speaking at the demonstration outside the embassy earlier today to cheers from crowds of people.

Events

2 w. ago Kate Moss loses planning row over neighbour's renovation despite complaints it could ruin drinking water and leave sewage overflowing in their Cotswold village

Other Little Farringdon locals also joined Kate Moss's protest about the proposed works as they claimed it would cause sewage issues and worsen access to clean drinking water.

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