57 m. ago Protesters have a right to wear masks – despite Trump’s double standard | Jan

Standing by one’s identity makes sense in certain contexts. But there is a host of valid reasons for lawful demonstrators to remain anonymousDo protesters have a right to hide their faces? Donald Trump, who likes to show and see his own face as often as possible, clearly does not think so. One demand to universities has been that they outlaw masking at demonstrations; in response to protests in California, the US president demanded on social media that anyone wearing a mask be arrested immediately.Never mind the apparent double standard, as Ice agents refuse to take off face coverings and hide their name tags, defying any accountability; there is a widespread sense that standing by one’s identity is a crucial part of standing up to unjust power. In fact, that intuition is at the core of civil disobedience. But it is not plausible in our present moment; what’s more, there is a long countervailing tradition of validating citizens’ right to anonymity. As recently as the mid-1990s, it w...

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2 h. ago Major blow dealt to plans for controversial Flamingo Land resort in Scotland

Plans for a controversial holiday park in Loch Lomond have been stalled by the Scottish Government.

Economics

2 h. ago 'Dirty trainers will turn white again' using two natural ingredients

When your trainers are looking a bit worse for wear, there's no need to throw them in the washing machine or resort to harsh chemical cleaners - you can get them looking as good as new with two common household ingredients

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2 h. ago Ayr family left heartbroken after vandals torch son's memorial bench

The bench at Rozelle Park was installed to commemorate the life of Daniel Maw who took his own life aged 19 in November 2013.

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2 h. ago Sick vandals torch memorial bench for tragic Ayr teen leaving family devastated

The bench at Rozelle Park was installed to commemorate the life of Daniel Maw who took his own life aged 19 in November 2013.

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2 h. ago Boy, 14, stabbed to death on way to play football in park, court hears

Three teenagers are accused of the murder of Ibrahima Seck on Sunday afternoon in Manchester.

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3 h. ago Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025 Highlights: Here are all 17 Edinburgh Comedy Award winners returning this year

With thousands of shows to choose from it can be hard to decide what to book at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. All these comedians are tried-and-tested comedy champions.

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3 h. ago The real reason Kate Middleton broke the dress code on her visit to the V&A

The Princess of Wales cut a very trendy figure as she visited the new V&A East Storehouse in London yesterday - but one aspect of her outfit appeared to break the dress code. 

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3 h. ago Death row killer's chilling last words as he's executed for murdering mum

Anthony Wainwright was put on death row after abducting mum-of-two Carmen Gayheart, 23, from a supermarket car park in broad daylight, and killing her in Florida

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4 h. ago Inquests open after two killed in Oulton Park race track tragedy

Investigations are continuing

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4 h. ago New 'echo dating' trend takes over as singletons embrace 'all or nothing' change

Dating nowadays can be a real task. But, wouldn't it be easier if you just matched with yourself? Well, this new trend discovered by Tinder is showing people are doing exactly that

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4 h. ago Scottish Government urged to come up with plan B after Galloway National Park rejected

South Scotland MSP Colin Smyth wants Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon to act and ensure Galloway isn't forgotten.

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4 h. ago Promoters blamed for The Fratellis cancelling Scots festival appearance set to enter liquidation

Third-party promoter Wannasee Ltd has confirmed it "is now in the process of entering liquidation" after being blamed for the band withdrawing from their headline slot.

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4 h. ago ‘I looked nine months pregnant and the truth was absolutely terrifying'

Robyn McGhee thought she was just bloated after the festive season and initially put her weight gain down to that.

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5 h. ago M&S' £40 beach dress 'so pretty' you could 'wear it on a night out' too

Shoppers have praised the 'flattering' fit of this summer dress with a 'bohemian look and airy feel'

Economics

6 h. ago “In the area”: HAIM respond to Glastonbury Festival rumours and reveal their favourite stage to play on

The group will be in the United Kingdom for the Dreamland Summer Series in Margate on June 27.

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6 h. ago EuroMillions jackpot rolls over again: £208m prize now lands on Friday 13th

The £208 million EuroMillions jackpot has rolled over again after no winner was drawn on Tuesday. A Wowcher deal offering 500 National Lottery entries for £9 is trending ahead of Friday 13th’s record-breaking draw.

Economics

6 h. ago Progress unravelled, and millions left vulnerable: how British aid cuts threaten British health too | Sarah Champion

The UK faces a critical choice: follow the global trend of disengagement or stand firm in backing health securityRight now, aid reductions across the globe are jeopardising decades of progress against preventable diseases, leaving millions of people vulnerable. This retreat from global health threatens to unravel hard-won advances against diseases we have nearly conquered.Polio, which paralysed hundreds of thousands of children annually just 40 years ago, has been eliminated in most parts of the world. Meanwhile, there has been a resurgence of diseases such as measles and cholera in populations besieged by conflict and climate emergencies.Sarah Champion is the Labour MP for Rotherham Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Parklife 2025: Shuttle bus, travel pass, post code and how to get to Heaton Park

Everything you need to know about getting to the Manchester music festival this weekend

Transport

7 h. ago Queen Elizabeth's trusted milliner shares her styling advice for Royal Ascot 2025

MailOnline caught up with Rachel Trevor-Morgan - Queen Elizabeth II's trusted milliner - for her insights on spring/summer 2025 trends and styling advice for this year's event.

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