73 m. ago Prominent UK women tell rightwingers: stop linking immigration to sexual abuse

Exclusive: Open letter says politicians are exploiting violence against women ‘to fuel hate and division’Prominent women including cultural figures, politicians and campaigners have signed a letter criticising rightwing attempts to link sexual violence in Britain to asylum seekers.Signatories include the musicians Paloma Faith, Charlotte Church and Anoushka Shankar as well as Labour, Green and independent MPs including Kim Johnson, Ellie Chowns, Diane Abbott and Zarah Sultana. Continue reading...

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93 m. ago Five Strictly celebs taking fat jabs sparking fears over performance on gruelling BBC show

Celebs on the new series of BBC's Strictly Come Dancing could strugglle to stay on their feet, if they are among those believed to be using the revolutionary fat jabs to cut weight

Politics

1 hour ago Dear Coleen: I'm so jealous my partner is still close to his ex

"I feel a bit short-changed and that my jealousy might be justified, as he talks to his ex a lot."

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3 h. ago Brit 'mum on the run' who was jailed after boasting about claiming UK benefits in Thailand returns home without son after being freed from hellish prison

Ellis Matthews, 32, was deported by Thai authorities after spending more than three months locked up in an overcrowded and squalid immigration prison with her son Cairo, 4.

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3 h. ago Disgusting moment Midlands businessman is subjected to torrent of foul

Local business owner Zahin, 32, was being interviewed by Sky News about the divide in the town over attitides to asylum seekers when he was met with a barrage of racist abuse.

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6 h. ago BBC drama The Guest branded 'the most unhinged show' but viewers left divided

Viewers have been left divided after watching The Guest, with some praising the new BBC drama highly whilst others issuing similar complaints about the whole thing

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6 h. ago Brainwave test could detect signs of disease 'years' before clinical diagnosis

Researchers suggest the test called Fastball could be a cheap tool for those who struggle to get a clinical diagnosis for Alzheimer's

Science

7 h. ago Hundreds of ‘Workers Over Billionaires’ Labor Day rallies take place across US

Protests denounce Trump administration’s policies and demand freedom, fairness and security for workersAs Labor Day rallies took place across the US, the Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson sharply denounced the Trump administration’s threat to deploy federal troops to the city as part of an immigration crackdown.“No federal troops in the city of Chicago,” said Johnson on Monday to a gathered crowd at the “Workers over Billionaires” demonstration in Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood. Continue reading...

Economics

9 h. ago Outer Banks fans are switching off creator's new series just moments in

Prime Video viewers are struggling to make it through the eight-episode drama.

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11 h. ago Mikel Arteta's admission about Emi Martinez speaks volumes as Man Utd pull out of transfer

Emiliano Martinez was linked with a deadline day move to Manchester United due to the Red Devils' goalkeeping struggles, but the Aston Villa shot-stopper will not be moving to Old Trafford

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12 h. ago Judge blasts Trump team’s ‘startling’ attempt to rapidly deport immigrants: ‘Violates due process’

Fast-tracked removal process central to the president’s mass deportation agenda risks illegal deportations, judge says

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12 h. ago UK to suspend family reunion applications from asylum seekers

Home secretary responds to intense pressure on immigration as Reform vows mass deportations

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12 h. ago Sam Thompson in baby revelation after admitting 'I really struggled' amid tough year

Former Made in Chelsea star Sam Thompson has admitted that he is now 'getting broody', after initially 'struggling' with his new role in the family

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12 h. ago ‘They're scones though, right?’: American fried chicken spot in Manchester divides customer’s opinion with viral post

Some locals have had trouble comprehending the use of a different product

Economics

12 h. ago More than 1 million migrants have left the US workforce in wake of Trump’s immigration crackdown: report

Foreign-born workforce participation declined between January and July, leaving some sectors, such as construction, scrambling to fill roles

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12 h. ago Prison chaplain at ICE facility in Pennsylvania accused of sexually abusing immigration detainee

Exclusive: “The system absolutely failed our client,” attorney Trina Realmuto told The Independent

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13 h. ago Sam Thompson admits ‘I really struggled’ as he shares baby bombshell

Reality TV star Sam Thompson has spoken out on how he feels about having children, just months after his ex Zara McDermott shared an update with new boyfriend Louis Tomlinson on social media

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14 h. ago ‘I’ve done everything but this’: Samantha Harris on modelling, motherhood and growing up in public

After two decades in the spotlight, one of Australia’s most recognised faces reflects on the pressures of the fashion industry and what kept her groundedGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailIt’s pouring down in Sydney’s northern beaches when I arrive at Pilu, a chic waterfront restaurant, usually buzzing with diners. On an unusually cold and blustery morning, the swell and the rain are the only sounds to be heard. The white-linen tables are silent, the doors not yet open to the public.Samantha Harris, one of Australia’s most recognisable faces, sweeps into the restaurant. She is casual, in activewear, her baby bump visible beneath her puffer jacket, her longtime modelling agent Kathy Ward by her side. Sipping her chai latte, Harris is smiling as she is congratulated on two fronts: her first child and her first book, Role Model: Taking Up Space in the Fashion World. Continue reading...

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14 h. ago Noem warns more immigration raids are coming to America’s biggest cities: ‘We do intend to add more’

Noem says other cities should call the Department of Homeland Security to implement the policies the Trump administration put in place in Los Angeles and Washington, D.C.

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14 h. ago 'Mystery US sports star' racks up $74,000 bill during night out at Spanish restaurant

The unknown diner enjoyed a feast including 'various fish dishes' worth €45,000 ($52,700) and 17 bottles of Dom Perignon Rose at Annabel Restaurant in Palma Nova, a town in Calvià, Majorca.

Economics