10 h. ago From Caracas to Minneapolis, the threat is the same – an American president ruling like a global emperor | Jonathan Freedland

Trump’s admission that he recognises no constraint outside his own morality was a horrifying moment of truth. It should galvanise all those who oppose himFor a serial liar, Donald Trump can be bracingly honest. We’ve known about the mendacity for years – consider the 30,573 documented falsehoods from the president’s first term, culminating in the big lie, his claim to have won the 2020 election – but the examples of bracing candour are fresher. This week both began and ended with the US president speaking the shocking truth.At a press conference to celebrate his capture of the Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro, Trump announced that from now on the US would “run” that country, before moving in the very next breath to Venezuela’s oil. There was no pious talk of democracy, scant mention even of the drug trafficking that earlier served as a pretext for military action. Instead, Trump said out loud what had once been a slogan on leftist placards in protest at past US interventions, admi...

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14 h. ago Freddy Brazier ‘clashes with pregnant ex over plans to film fatherhood journey'

The pair are now said to be navigating a strained relationship as Brazier explores the possibility of documenting his life ahead of the baby’s arrival

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1 week ago Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy says Kyiv cannot win without US support as Putin orders advance in Zaporizhzhia

Ukrainian president calls latest talks with Trump productive; Zelenskyy says attack on Putin’s residence is ‘lies’. What we know on day 1,406Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said Ukraine cannot win its war against Russia without US support and accused Moscow of trying to sabotage peace talks after the Kremlin said it had foiled a Ukrainian drone attack on Vladimir Putin’s residence. Zelenskyy described the claim as “typical Russian lies” after his two-hour meeting on Sunday with Donald Trump in Florida, Luke Harding and Sammy Gecsoyler report. The Ukrainian president said Russia was “at it again” and using “dangerous statements” to undermine “diplomatic efforts” with the US to end the conflict. He added: “This alleged ‘residence strike’ story is a complete fabrication intended to justify additional attacks against Ukraine, including Kyiv, as well as Russia’s own refusal to take necessary steps to end the war.”Zelenskyy later said his Sunday meeting with Trump was productive. “Can we win with...

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1 week ago Zelenskyy accuses Russia of trying to sabotage peace talks with ‘typical Russian lies’

Russia’s claim it foiled drone attack on Putin residence shows ‘they do not want to finish this war’, Ukrainian president saysVolodymyr Zelenskyy has accused Russia of trying to sabotage peace talks and preparing to bomb government buildings after the Kremlin said it had foiled a Ukrainian drone attack on Vladimir Putin’s residence.Zelenskyy described the claim as “typical Russian lies” following his two-hour meeting on Sunday with Donald Trump in Florida. He said Russia was “at it again” and using “dangerous statements” to undermine “diplomatic efforts” with the US to end the conflict. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Secret documents show 1,000 nuked troops were removed from official study into deaths

Veterans always claimed the official study was a lie - now evidence has emerged government figures may be unreliable

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3 w. ago Jade Goody's mother Jackiey Budden enjoys wild weekend singing karaoke and dancing on tables as grandson Freddy Brazier shows his support after mending their relationship

The Celebrity Big Brother alum, 68, looked to be having the time of her life as Lisa shared a slew of videos from the raucous evening to social media.

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3 w. ago Lily Allen blasted by 'real Madeline' over 'painful lies' about David Harbour affair claims

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3 w. ago Jeff Brazier 'secures huge ITV reality show with sons' amid family fallout

Jeff Brazier is set to be in the spotlight following final talks with ITV bosses to land his own reality TV show alongside his sons Bobby and Freddy amid feud with Jackiey Budden

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3 w. ago Freddy Brazier reveals he has reconnected with estranged grandmother Jackiey Budden after claiming she 'lied to him'

Freddy, 21, reveals the pair attended Albin's memorial service in remembrance of his mother, Jade Goody - who is also the late daughter of Jackiey.

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4 w. ago Real Madrid make Xabi Alonso sack decision after Man City defeat and 'lies' claim

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4 w. ago Neil Jones's sister calls his fiancée Chyna Mills a LIAR after Love Island star accused his mother of 'bullying, racism and disrespect' in bitter family feud

Neil Jones's sister has hit back at his fiancée Chyna Mills, accusing her of 'spinning lies' following the Love Island star's claims that her mother-in-law subjected her to 'bullying, racism, and disrespect.'

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4 w. ago Strictly pro Neil Jones' sister calls his fiancée Chyna Mills a LIAR after Love Island star accused his mother of 'bullying, racism and disrespect' in bitter family feud

Neil Jones' sister has hit back at his fiancée Chyna Mills, accusing her of 'spinning lies' following the Love Island star's claims that her mother-in-law subjected her to 'bullying, racism, and disrespect.'

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