9 h. ago Bernie Sanders partners with Run for Something to aid new progressive candidates

Vermont senator’s joint initiative aims to recruit and train those seeking public office, especially young peopleBernie Sanders is partnering with the group Run for Something to help support a new generation of progressive candidates interested in seeking public office.Questions about the future of Sanders’ leftwing movement have followed his cross-country Fighting Oligarchy tour, where at each stop the Vermont senator encourages supporters to get involved and run for office. The initiative builds on those calls, Politico first reported, by teaming up with organizations that recruit and train candidates running for office, with an emphasis on young people. Continue reading...

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16 h. ago Ed Sheeran had 'awkward' conversation with Elton John about pronunciation of his name

Ed Sheeran has shared an 'awkward' conversation with Rocket Man singer Elton John about the pronunciation of his name, despite knowing each other for more than 15 years

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60 h. ago Prince Harry and other high profile figures allege 'web of illegal acts' against Mail publisher

The Duke of Sussex, Baroness Doreen Lawrence, and Sir Elton John and his husband, David Furnish, among individuals bringing legal action against Associated Newspapers Limited

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63 h. ago Martin Lewis issues urgent crypto scam warning costing victims dear: ‘It’s the Wild West’

Martin Lewis has issued an urgent crypto scam warning to the public after people continue to fall victim on social media.

Events

3 d. ago Latest hearing in Duke of Sussex legal claim against Mail publisher due to begin

The two-day hearing is set to deal with preliminary matters in the case, with no findings yet made in respect of the allegations.

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3 d. ago Mike Pence rebukes Trump over tariffs and ‘wavering’ support for Ukraine

Former vice-president says tariffs ‘not a win for the American people’ and predicts public pressure will growDonald Trump’s tariffs policy will trigger a “price shock” and possible shortages, and lead to public pressure on him to change his approach, the former vice-president Mike Pence has said.In one of his most wide-ranging critiques yet on the policies of the president he used to serve, Pence, speaking to CNN, derided the White House’s “wavering” support for Ukraine and declared – in direct contradiction of repeated assurances from Trump – that President Vladimir Putin of Russia “doesn’t want peace”. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago George Michael’s Careless Whisper voted nation’s favourite for seventh year

The track was voted top of Smooth Radio’s All Time Top 500, an annual list of the UK’s best-loved songs, for the seventh year in a row.

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5 d. ago R&B star MACY GRAY on doing vodka shots on a rollercoaster with Paris Hilton and sharing a glass with Elton John

The R&B star, 57, tells Samuel Fishwick about necking vodka on a fairground ride, sneaking wine on her first date and sharing a glass with Elton John

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6 d. ago Dramatic rise in number of people who fell ill after feeding animals at Welsh attraction

More cases of people infected with Cryptosporidium have been confirmed by Public Health Wales

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6 d. ago 'It took 31 years for Elton to write a love song for me!' David Furnish on his family life

After 31 years together, Elton John finally talks about his love for husband David Furnish who celebrated by going wild with their boys at Coachella solo

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8 d. ago 28 people fall ill after feeding animals at Welsh attraction

Public Health Wales is investigating a suspected outbreak among people who visited the attraction

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8 d. ago Public body to be set up to protect people in Wales from dangers of coal tips

A series of concerns have however been raised about the law

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8 d. ago Childcare in the Capitol: As more women run for office, some are bringing their kids

As more women and young people run for public office, they’re bringing more than fresh policy ideas to statehouses

Society

9 d. ago Uppsala mass shooting: 'Multiple people killed' by man on electric scooter gun rampage

Police are reportedly hunting down a man on an electric scooter after multiple people were killed in a shooting - with terrified members of the public reporting loud bangs at the scene

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1 week ago Government training more than 4,000 people to deal with 'the next Covid'

A new academy has been launched to train 4,000 people in the public and private sectors

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1 week ago Ministers launch resilience academy to prepare for future crises such as Covid

The UK Resilience Academy will train more than 4,000 people working in both public services and the private sector each year to deal with crises.

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1 week ago Giorgia Meloni faces awkward weekend at funeral of pope whose values she opposed

Italian PM and pontiff could not have been further apart on issues such as migration, climate crisis and economyIt is an awkward weekend for Giorgia Meloni. The Italian leader will host a gathering of world leaders to say goodbye to a much-revered pope whose public views – from the treatment of people fleeing war to the climate crisis – were diametrically opposed to hers.While Pope Francis was a staunch advocate for asylum seekers, and blessed the vessels that saved refugees at sea, Meloni once said Italy should “repatriate migrants back to their countries and then sink the boats that rescued them”. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Rocketman Rory McIlroy basking in his status as the hottest ticket in sport

Elton John and Donald Trump among those to congratulate Northern Irishman before Zurich Classic in New Orleans“Please welcome your Players and Masters champion, Rory McIlroy.”Shortly before 8am on the 10th tee at TPC Louisiana. The gallery is less than 100 in number. Still, there is extra pep in the starter’s voice. Those last four words carry such weight, they conjure such images. Masters champion, Rory McIlroy. An introduction he had waited a lifetime to receive. It somehow felt inadequate that it was over in a split second. “Very nice,” said McIlroy later. “I could get used to it.” He will be afforded that very privilege. Continue reading...

Sport

2 w. ago ‘Headphone dodgers’ may not be able to afford £1,000 fines, says Badenoch

The Liberal Democrats have proposed steep fines for people playing music out loud from their phones on public transport.

Economics

2 w. ago 'Headphone dodgers' who play music on buses and trains 'should face huge fine'

The Lib Dems have demanded £1,000 penalties for people who play loud music and videos on public transport as figures show most passengers are too intimidated to step in

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