75 m. ago German election live: voters head to polls amid fears over Ukraine security, Trump and rise of far right

Conservative opposition leader Friedrich Merz could unseat chancellor Olaf Scholz but threat of gains by far-right AfD looms largeBerlin correspondentIn the run-up to today’s vote, the Guardian’s Kate Connolly travelled more than 850 miles on trains across Germany to hear what its citizens have to say about the state of their nation. Continue reading...

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84 m. ago Pope Francis breaks silence with cryptic message after 'critical' health crisis

Pope Francis has addressed followers for the first time since he was said to be in 'critical condition' in hospital following a prolonged asthmatic respiratory crisis

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87 m. ago Australia should repatriate and investigate alleged crimes of Islamic state member found in Syria, experts say

Exclusive: Home Affairs tells the Guardian consular assistance is ‘severely limited’ in Syria, where Mustafa Hajj-Obeid remains in custodyGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Australian government should repatriate, monitor and investigate any crimes committed by a member of Islamic State who was wounded in the extremist group’s final battle, according to multiple security and international law experts.Last week, the Guardian revealed an Australian man whose fate was not publicly known was alive and in custody in a prison in north-eastern Syria, run by the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF).Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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93 m. ago Urgent warning drivers are making themselves 'invisible' to speed cameras

Dodgy drivers have found a way of swerving punishment for a number of offences, including speeding and running red lights, by using "ghost" or "stealth" plates on their car

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94 m. ago Video shows huge smoke cloud after fire breaks out near hospital in Manchester

This video shows a huge plume of smoke above Manchester on Sunday after a major fire on an industrial site close to Wythenshawe Hospital.

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2 h. ago Gino D'Acampo urges ITV 'contact me' as he airs family's distress over latest allegations

TV chef Gino D'Acampo has urged ITV to contact him after he was made aware of fresh complaints about his conduct this weekend

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2 h. ago Gino D'Acampo urges ITV 'contact me' amid family's distress over latest allegations

TV chef Gino D'Acampo has urged ITV to contact him after he was made aware of fresh complaints about his conduct this weekend

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2 h. ago Fabrizio Romano announces major move for darts star Mike De Decker after Prem bust

Football reporter and transfer guru Fabrizio Romano reported another major move but in the darting world, as he announced Mike De Decker’s breaking news following his Premier League snub

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2 h. ago Moment robber uses bright pink bubble gun hidden in bag to try to steal money from an upmarket hotel

Timothy Cooper, 42, of Flax Mill Park, concealed the toy weapon in a tote bag and demanded cash from the Castle Hotel tills.

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2 h. ago Hackers steal $1.5bn from crypto exchange in ‘biggest digital heist ever’

Bybit platform appeals to ‘brightest minds’ in cybersecurity for help after attacker transfers Ethereum currency The cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has called on the “brightest minds” in cybersecurity to help it recover $1.5bn (£1.2bn) stolen by hackers in what is thought to be the biggest single digital theft in history.The Dubai-based crypto platform said an attacker gained control of a wallet of Ethereum, one of the most popular digital currencies after bitcoin, and transferred the contents to an unknown address. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Rylan Clark issues apology to Gordon Ramsay as he admits stealing from his restaurant

BBC Radio 2 host Rylan Clark made the shocking confession upon returning to his live Saturday show on the station this week, following a recent illness

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3 h. ago Everton star breaks ranks to call out referee Andy Madley after Man Utd controversy

Everton were denied the chance to earn a thrilling win over Manchester United after referee Andy Madley overturned his decision to award the Toffees a stoppage-time penalty

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4 h. ago Cult singer Bill Fay dies as his label pays tribute to 'gentleman wise beyond our times'

Iconic folk singer-songwriter Bill Fay has died aged 81 his record label has confirmed in a touching statement

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4 h. ago Kylie Jenner's hairstylist dies suddenly weeks after their Paris trip as family speak out

Kylie Jenner's hair stylist Jesus Guerrero, who styled the locks of famous clients including Katy Perry and J-Lo, has died 'suddenly and unexpectedly'

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4 h. ago Pope's doctor fears one major threat to Catholic leader after critical condition scare

Pope Francis is understood to have had a 'tranquil' night after major concerns were raised over his health – and doctors in the Vatican still have one significant concern

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4 h. ago Sheridan Smith's ex boyfriend and celebrity stylist Graham Nation dies at 39

Celebrity stylist Graham Nation, who dated Gavin & Stacey actress Sheridan Smith, has died aged 39 after collapsing in the gym on Valentine's Day

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5 h. ago Huge fire breaks out at battery recycling centre as 'explosions' heard for miles

A huge fire has broken out at a battery recycling facility, with locals reporting seeing 'explosions' and a black cloud of smoke gushing into the air.

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5 h. ago BBC Breakfast host says 'forgive me' after asking guest 'really random' question

Presenter Roger Johnson was back on the famous BBC Breakfast red sofa on Sunday morning alongside Rachel Burden as they woke up the nation with the latest headlines

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6 h. ago BREAKING Smoke billows into air and explosions heard at UK industrial estate

Witnesses have claimed they "thought we were at war" after hearing explosions and seeing smoke billowing into the air during a suspected fire at a UK industrial estate

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6 h. ago Explosions heard at UK industrial estate as witnesses 'thought we were at war'

Witnesses have claimed they "thought we were at war" after hearing explosions and seeing smoke billowing into the air during a suspected fire at a UK industrial estate

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