77 m. ago 250 days on hunger strike: Can Laila Soueif secure her son’s freedom? – podcast

Who is Alaa Abd el-Fattah and why are British diplomats trying to obtain his release? Patrick Wintour reportsLaila Soueif, 69, has been on hunger strike in London for more than 250 days in an effort to secure the release of her son, the activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah, from jail in Egypt. As diplomatic pressure mounts, she is now in a critical condition.Alaa’s sister Mona Seif describes to Michael Safi the toll that imprisonment has taken on her brother, her mother’s determination to do whatever she can to secure his release, and the difficulty of coming to terms with her mother’s decision to risk her life. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Travis Decker: Police say they've spotted dad wanted for 'murdering daughters'

The man - thought to be Travis Decker - ran from sight as a police helicopter swooped over the remote rural land in Washington, United States, following a tip-off from hikers

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3 h. ago Israel's fury over British sanctions on ministers: Pair accused of inciting violence against Palestinians hit back against government bars

Security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and finance minister Bezalel Smotrich will be subject to a travel ban and asset freeze. Foreign minister Gideon Sa'ar said it was 'outrageous'.

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4 h. ago Spain's economy minister says 'overtourism' challenges need to be addressed

Spain could receive as many as 100 million tourists this year, according to some projections

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5 h. ago Spending Review: 'We'll make working people better off,' vows Reeves but fears grow that London will miss out

The Chancellor stresses that health, security and the economy are her priorities for public spending

Economics

5 h. ago At least seven dead and 50 wounded as Colombia hit with bombings and gun attacks

Police say 19 attacks launched on targets in Cali and nearby areas, hitting police posts, municipal buildings and civiliansColombia has been rocked by a string of coordinated bomb and gun attacks that killed at least seven people and wounded at least 50 across the country’s south-west, deepening a security crisis roiling the Andean country.Police said attackers launched 19 attacks on targets in Cali – the country’s third largest city – and several nearby towns, hitting police posts, municipal buildings and civilian targets. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Idaho murders suspect Bryan Kohberger's desperate 'rabbit hole' defense blasted in court filing

Prosecutors in Idaho have fired back at Bryan Kohberger's 11th-hour attempt to delay his capital murder trial, furiously responding: 'It is time.'

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6 h. ago Taron Egerton is back on the market! Rocketman star looking for love on celeb dating app Raya after seemingly splitting from Marvel girlfriend

The Rocketman star, 35, has been spotted looking for love on celebrity dating app Raya after relocating to Los Angeles.

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6 h. ago Urgent search for missing woman last seen in Edinburgh as fears grow for safety

Loved ones are desperate for answers after Toni McNelis vanished in the early hours of Thursday in Edinburgh. Police are urging the public to help trace her.

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6 h. ago Coronation Street Bernie Winter ‘set for new romance’ and it’s with unexpected resident

Coronation Street viewers are convinced that a new romance could be on the cards for two cobbles residents after spotting a 'moment' between the pair

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7 h. ago The holiday destinations Welsh tourists can fly to for under £50 this month

There are five locations you can get to for less than £50 from Wales at the time of writing - but some of these deals may not be around long

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8 h. ago Emma Raducanu ‘really feeling it’ at Queen’s as she eases into second round

The 22-year-old secured an emphatic 6-1 6-2 victory over Spanish qualifier Cristina Bucsa.

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9 h. ago Gigi Hadid, 30, and Bradley Cooper, 50, have giddy FaceTime with huge A

The couple were spotted FaceTiming with Bradley's pal Will Arnett while out on a dinner date at Il Mulino.

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9 h. ago Jeremy Clarkson spotted making huge move just weeks after 'dreadful' farm decision

Jeremy Clarkson was seen agonising over the decision to buy a new tractor in the final episode of the hit Amazon Prime show - but has now sold the green mega machine

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9 h. ago Toddler, two, 'killed by his grandparents' had bleed on the brain caused by 'repeated assaults' and was 'probably going to die', court hears

Dr Jayaratnam Jayamohan said Ethan Ives-Griffiths had been 'desperately ill' when he was rushed to Alder Hey Children's Hospital, Liverpool, on August 14, 2021.

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9 h. ago Doing some shopping Pep? Man City boss Guardiola spotted filming card advert in Northern Quarter

It comes just a day after the Blues trophy-winning boss declared the city 'means so much' to him after nine years living here

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9 h. ago Donald Trump health fears surge as 'catheter' spotted during White House event

Donald Trump's health is once again the subject of speculation after some eagle-eyed social media users spotted a strange bulge in his pants leg while he was speaking in the White House's Rose Garden

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10 h. ago Discount supermarket locking products in GPS tracked security boxes as shoplifting offences soar

The number of shoplifting offences recorded by police in England and Wales has risen to the highest level on record

Economics

10 h. ago British tourist condemns Benidorm hotel because the 'entertainment was all Spanish' and 'the Spanish are loud and rude' in damning review

A furious British holidaymaker condemned a Benidorm hotel because of its 'loud and rude' Spanish guests and for not offering entertainment in English. 

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10 h. ago Chocolate fans divided over new Cadburys product spotted in B&M as shoppers say 'I just don’t get how'

Opinions are split

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