72 m. ago Free speech row as cartoons are banned: Backlash after venue scraps exhibition of Fleet Street cartoonists

The collection of dozens of artworks from across the political spectrum was due to open to the public after its private view tonight at the Kingston Riverside 'TownSq co-working' venue in Surrey.

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92 m. ago Anger as invasive Chinese creature that can climb 13ft walls is found in iconic Pacific Northwest beauty spot

The alarming discovery was made on April 22 when a commercial fisherman caught the invasive species, just south of the Washington state border.

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1 hour ago Calls to ban parents smacking their kids reignited after huge study

Some 90% of social workers, 75% of teachers and 51% of the police think that the law in England should be changed to end the use of physical punishment against children, poll shows

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1 hour ago Lavazza and Dualit ads banned over ‘misleading’ compostable coffee suggestion

The ASA ruled that both brands gave the misleading impression that their pods and bags could be composted at home.

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2 h. ago University Challenge fans left fuming as contestant 'who should be banned' wins

A University Challenge contestant upset viewers as he secured a spot in the show's final alongside his team after they noticed his annoying habit while answering questions

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3 h. ago Queen Elizabeth would be 'highly offended' Meghan is still using HRH title, claim critics as it emerges Duchess sent the same note for at least five years

The former actress, 43, has sparked controversy after her friend Jamie Kern Lima shared a picture of a food hamper with a note that said it was 'With the compliments of HRH The Duchess of Sussex'.

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3 h. ago George Clooney's lawyer wife Amal could face BAN from US amid explosive Trump sanctions

George Clooney 's attorney wife Amal could face a ban from the US under proposed new sanctions from President Donald Trump.

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4 h. ago Carême stars trained under 'tough' gourmet chef for two months to perfect 'intimate' drama

Apple TV+ is back with a bang as they're set to drop a new period drama series later this week

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4 h. ago Reason for Meghan Markle's controversial use of HRH title revealed by source

The Duchess of Sussex faced controversy this week over the news she used HRH on a gift card to a friend.

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4 h. ago Adolescence creator says social media firms have 'found a way to market misogyny' to boys and laws to protect them online must be stronger

Jack Thorne, who wrote the Netflix drama, suggested the UK could follow Australia in imposing a blanket ban on social media for under-16s.

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4 h. ago Spice Girls 'reunite' for world tour 24 years on but one star 'will be missing'

Four members of iconic girl group Spice Girls are reportedly in talks to reunite and are said to be considering a world tour next year to mark 30 years since their first album

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4 h. ago Council considers banning ‘flying ring’ frisbees on beaches for brutal reason

Vale of Glamorgan Council is following in Swansea Council's footsteps by supporting a voluntary ban on the sale of ring-shaped frisbees in the county

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4 h. ago Daniel Dubois trainer claims Oleksandr Usyk 'conned boxing world' in low blow controversy

Don Charles questioned Usyk’s religion at first press conference held ahead of high-stakes June 19 rematch at Wembley Stadium

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5 h. ago Coronation Street Debbie's hotel’s new owner 'revealed' and it’s returning cobbles icon

Coronation Street fans are convinced they know who the new owner of Debbie Webster's Chariot's Square Hotel will be, as the beloved character battles dementia

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5 h. ago 'My husband smiled as he told me Dignitas had sent him his "Deathdate" and it broke me'

Louise Shackleton has revealed to the Mirror the heartbreaking moment her husband confirmed to her he knew exactly when he was going to die at Dignitas in Switzerland

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5 h. ago Iranian journalists say they are being muzzled over reporting port explosion

Criminal charges against media outlets have raised concerns about press freedomIranian journalists have warned of a media crackdown after a series of incidents, the most recent an explosion at a munitions company in which one person was killed and two injured.The explosion on Tuesday, for which there has been no official explanation, occurred in Isfahan, only two days after a thwarted cyber-attack on the communications infrastructure on Sunday, and a huge explosion on Saturday at the strategic southern port of Shahid Rajaee, near Bandar Abbas. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Asda issues urgent ‘do not eat’ warning as popular food item recalled

The supermarket has apologised for "any inconvenience caused"

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6 h. ago SFA to ban transgender women from playing in women’s football

Scottish Football Association updates guidelines on issueChange comes a week after UK supreme court rulingThe Scottish Football Association is to ban transgender women from participating in women’s football after updating its guidelines.From next season only biological women will be able to take part in women’s competitive football, a term that applies to matches from under-13s up. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Daniel Dubois trainer claims Oleksandr Usyk 'conned boxing world' after low blow controversy

Don Charles questioned Usyk’s religion at first press conference held ahead of high-stakes June 19 rematch at Wembley Stadium

Politics

6 h. ago Wall Street banks predict GDP contraction after US trade deficit hits record

Companies rushed to import foreign products in March ahead of imposition of wide-ranging levies

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