39 h. ago French far right calls for nationwide protests against Marine Le Pen ban

National Rally president says French electorate ‘must be outraged’ at judgment that would ‘rob’ them of a voice Europe live – latest updatesFrance’s far-right National Rally (RN) party is calling for nationwide demonstrations against a court decision to ban Marine Le Pen from public office for five years, seemingly wrecking her hopes of becoming president in 2027.Jordan Bardella, the RN president, said French people “must be outraged” after what he called a “disproportionate, political and partisan” judgment that would rob them of a voice in the election. Continue reading...

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45 h. ago Trump administration delays plans to ban foreign nationals traveling to the US from 43 countries

The Trump administration made major decision over plans to ban foreign nationals from 40 countries announced on the president's first day in office.

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62 h. ago ‘Devastated’ horse racing trainer hits out after Grand National ban as BHA kill off owner’s Aintree dream

Sandy Thomson disagrees with the call to prevent the horse taking it's place at Aintree this weekend

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65 h. ago Marine Le Pen banned from running for public office after guilty verdict in embezzlement trial – Europe live

Exact length of ban not yet known after French far right leader and eight National Rally MEPs found guilty of misappropriating EU fundsThe judges have begun reading their verdicts.Patrick Maisonneuve, lawyer for the European parliament, arriving in court, said that what was at stake was the embezzlement of European taxpayers’ funds. Continue reading...

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66 h. ago Marine Le Pen found guilty in embezzlement case that could torpedo French presidential hopes

The far-right National Rally leader could face an immediate five-year ban from public office

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5 d. ago Sam Quek hits back at critics over role on ITV Grand National team

Sam Quek said she was surprised by the abuse she received when news broke she would be joining the broadcast team for Aintree next week

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8 d. ago It’s war and peace with Donald and Pete – and the worst group chat the world has ever seen | Marina Hyde

We absolutely won’t tolerate leaks, they said before looping in a journalist to top secret war plans. Feel safe? Me neitherOnce again, we find ourselves having an anguished debate about mobile phones and online safety, in this case asking: should we ban the devices for US national security advisers under the age of 60? Do you know what your national security adviser is doing on his device? Is he using it to stay in touch with other guys in the big-man-osphere to talk about bombing Hooters? Or did he maybe add the editor-in-chief of a leading general interest magazine to a Signal group in the crucial hours running up to a highly sensitive US military operation in Yemen, seemingly committing so many alleged crimes that he should have a full-body orange jumpsuit tattooed on him for ever?By now, you will have caught up with the tale of one of the most idiotic breaches of security imaginable – executed, regrettably, by the actual US national security adviser. Mike Waltz seems to have bee...

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1 week ago Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc collide at Chinese GP as Ferrari suffer fresh setback

The last thing a Formula 1 team needs is its drivers colliding and Charles Leclerc suffered damage when he hit Lewis Hamilton on lap one of the Chinese Grand Prix

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1 week ago Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc collide at Chinese GP as Ferrari issue team orders

The last thing a Formula 1 team needs is its drivers colliding and Charles Leclerc suffered damage when he hit Lewis Hamilton on lap one of the Chinese Grand Prix

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1 week ago Lando Norris’s car good enough to win every race, predicts George Russell

McLaren superiority ‘bigger than Red Bull has ever had’Norris wants to stay calm after opening race winGeorge Russell has claimed that Lando Norris has the car to win every race this season and said McLaren’s advantage is even bigger than that which Red Bull enjoyed.Norris cemented his status as the favourite to land his maiden world championship with a statement victory at last weekend’s rain-hit Australian Grand Prix. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Hungary bans Pride events and plans to use facial recognition to target attenders

Amnesty International describes legislation as ‘full-frontal attack’ on country’s LGBTQ+ communityMPs in Hungary have voted to ban Pride events and allow authorities to use facial recognition software to identify attenders and potentially fine them, in what Amnesty International has described as a “full-frontal attack” on the LGBTQ+ community.The legislation – the latest by the prime minister, Viktor Orbán, and his rightwing populist party to target the community – was pushed through parliament on Tuesday. Believed to be the first of its kind in the EU’s recent history, the nationwide ban passed by 136 votes to 27 after it was submitted to parliament one day earlier. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Grand National 2025: Trainer set to realise big race dream with ex

Michael Keady has only been training on his own since December but is set to give Horantzau D’Airy his stable debut at Aintree in April

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2 w. ago Call for nationwide protest against alcohol ban at Scottish football grounds that 'demonises' working class fans

Motherwell ultras are urging supporters of other clubs to stage their own demonstrations against the controversial law which creates a "two-tier" system.

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2 w. ago Mel C wows as she hits the decks at F1 party after hanging out with Geri Horner's husband

Sporty Spice Mel C lived up to her nickname as she rocked a mini skirt and crop top while hitting the DJ decks after being given a Grand Prix tour by bandmate Geri Horner's husband Christian

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2 w. ago Republican legislation seeks to ban Chinese nationals from studying in the US

A group of House Republicans has put forward legislation seeking to prevent Chinese students from studying in American schools, citing national security concerns

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2 w. ago Cheltenham Festival favourite ruled out of big race leaving trainer 'absolutely gutted’

Langer Dan, winner of the Coral Cup two years running, is a non-runner in the Paddy Power Stayers’ Hurdle due to a respiratory infection

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3 w. ago No nationwide smartphone ban in Welsh schools, report recommends

The Welsh Government is being urged to produce clear guidance and a robust framework to allow teachers to set their own rules.

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3 w. ago Saudi royal named ‘disqualified’ person over £321,000 owed to Richard Hannon pays debt

Prince Sultan Bin Mishal al Saud was put on the BHA forfeit list last month in relation to unpaid training fees to the top racehorse trainer

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3 w. ago Trump sends shockwaves with plans to implement new travel ban on Muslim nations: Live updates

DAILYMAIL.COM LIVE BLOG: President Donald Trump is considering implementing a new travel ban on Muslim nations in the coming weeks as he signs more executive orders.

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4 w. ago Grand Designs fate confirmed after 26 years as host Kevin McCloud breaks silence

The 25th anniversary series of Grand Designs was a huge hit with audiences and the Channel 4 show is set to continue with two new series in 2025

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