65 m. ago The migrant hotel flashpoint in the heart of London's banking district: How Canary Wharf has become an asylum seeker 'dumping ground' with 'terrified' locals scared to leave homes

The decision to house hundreds of illegal migrants in the heart of East London's banking district has prompted a furious reaction from locals.

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94 m. ago Qantas fined $90m for illegally sacking ground staff as judge express doubt over whether airline ‘truly contrite’

Justice Michael Lee says lengthy legal battle with Transport Workers Union ‘no ordinary case’ nine months after $120m compensation settlementFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastQantas has been fined $90m for illegally firing 1,820 baggage handlers and other ground staff in 2020, taking the cost of its controversial outsourcing decision to more than $200m.Justice Michael Lee handed down his decision on the penalty on Monday, nine months after Qantas and the Transport Workers’ Union agreed the airline would pay $120m in compensation to the sacked workers. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Margaret Pomeranz remembers David Stratton: ‘I feel as though one half of me has gone’

Australia watched the pair discuss films for decades. Off screen, their friendship was one of deep respect: ‘I had his back, he had mine’Every cinephile in Australia wanted to be David Stratton. His passion was infectious – and his legacy lives onDavid Stratton, esteemed Australian film critic, dies aged 85Get our weekend culture and lifestyle emailI know I have been reticent about commenting on David Stratton’s death (he didn’t want to “pass”, he wanted to die – no euphemisms for him!). But apart from wanting to hug my grief to myself, I felt that it was his family who should be considered, not me. And if anyone should have a tribute it is Strats’ wife, Susie, who was the most wonderful support to him over these difficult years. I told him he was lucky to have married a younger woman!David was a stoic, he never wallowed in his deteriorating health. He continued to watch a new movie every day and revisit old favourites. He would enthuse about a new Australian film he’d just seen – h...

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3 h. ago Tragic development after man poured hot coffee on a baby in Australia and then fled back to China

A former Australian Federal Police officer has renewed calls for China to cooperate and ensure the man who allegedly poured hot coffee over baby Luka in a Brisbane park doesn't walk away scot-free.

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3 h. ago Tommy Fury admits he 'would've walked away from me too' as he addresses Molly

The boxer and the influencer, both 26, shocked fans when they announced their split last August, after welcoming daughter Bambi, two, and getting engaged the year prior.

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4 h. ago Sydney pub shooting: man dead and another wounded outside Harold Park hotel in Forest Lodge

NSW police say two people shot multiple times outside the Harold Park hotel by assailants who left the Forest Lodge scene by carFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastOne man is dead and another has been taken to hospital with serious wounds after a shooting outside a Sydney pub.Emergency services were called to the Harold Park hotel on Ross Street in Forest Lodge in Sydney’s inner west at about 6.40pm on Sunday. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Almost half of consumers say they have suffered poor service over the last year

The study also found that consumers are turning away from AI and automation when it comes to customer service.

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5 h. ago European football: Atlético Madrid lose at Espanyol, while Vitinha wins opener for PSG

Alvarez strikes but Espanyol hit back late for 2-1 victoryPSG midfielder’s 67th-minute deflected shot seals 1-0 winAtlético Madrid started with a 2-1 defeat at Espanyol in La Liga on Sunday as the hosts overturned Julián Alvarez’s opener with late goals from substitutes Miguel Rubio and Pere Milla.Alvarez showed his quality in the 37th minute, curling a superb free-kick into the top corner to give Atlético the lead after Espanyol’s Leandro Cabrera had pushed Conor Gallagher. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Haven holiday park nightmare as kids 'having meltdowns' after families turned away

Families were turned away from Haven's Presthaven beach resort in North Wales, as it was forced to cancel booked holidays over the weekend due to water supply problems

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5 h. ago David Haye to face awkward 'grilling' as I'm A Celeb bosses line him up for All Stars spin off

ITV bosses have reportedly offered boxing champ David Haye a spot on the next season of I'm A Celeb's All Stars spin off - with one major topic expected to be discussed around the campfire

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5 h. ago Police officer walks free after filming online raunchy skit in his uniform

One police officer was identified in a raunchy video as he wore his official uniform while engaging in an inappropriate act for a social media post – but has got away scot-free

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6 h. ago Darts star slams social media ‘haters’ after losing final to Luke Littler

Darts star Mike De Decker has slammed social media "haters" after he was criticised for his performance at the New Zealand Darts Masters over the weekend

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6 h. ago Ruben Amorim and Bruno Fernandes in agreement on controversial Man Utd vs Arsenal moment

Arsenal claimed a narrow 1-0 victory away to Manchester United on the opening weekend of the Premier League season but the hosts' manager and captain weren't happy

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6 h. ago Man dead and another wounded after shooting outside Sydney hotel

New South Wales police said two people were shot multiple times by assailants who left Forest Lodge scene by carGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastOne man is dead and another has been taken to hospital with serious wounds after a shooting outside a Sydney hotel.Emergency services were called to the location on Ross Street in Forest Lodge in Sydney’s inner west at about 6.40pm on Sunday. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Iga Swiatek powers into first Cincinnati final with battling win over Rybakina

World No 3 recovers from early break to win 7-5, 6-3Swiatek hasn’t lost a set so far in the tournamentIga Swiatek, the third seed, defeated Elena Rybakina 7-5, 6-3 on Sunday to reach her first Cincinnati Open final. The Pole had her hands full in the early stages of the 98-minute match but took advantage of a sudden dip in Rybakina’s form to win four consecutive games and wrap up the first set before easing through the second.“That was a tough match,” Swiatek said. “At the beginning the level was pretty crazy. We played so fast that sometimes we couldn’t even run to the second ball. But I was there to play with intensity and good quality and I am super happy with the performance. I served much better, so for sure it helped and I wouldn’t change anything.” Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Iconic Terence Stamp scene from The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert resurfaces

An iconic scene from Terence Stamp's transformative role in The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert has resurfaced online as fans recount the actor’s most popular performances following his death on Sunday (17th August).

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7 h. ago ‘An undercurrent of impenetrable sadness’: the tragic TV debut of Katie Price and Peter Andre’s daughter

If you’re hoping The Princess Diaries will be the kind of show her mother would make, think again. This reality show about being an influencer is at times dull, and at others, deeply sadThere is something slightly sweet about the new ITV2 show The Princess Diaries. It is a reality series about a girl nearing 18, trying to figure out what she wants her life to look like. Which is perfectly relatable. The girl is awkward and self-conscious, doing her best to navigate a world more complicated than she expected.Except the subject of The Princess Diaries is Princess Andre, AKA Princess Tiaamii Crystal Esther Andre, AKA the daughter of Peter Andre and Katie Price. This immediately makes things less relatable, because Princess has grown up under the spotlight, with the tabloid furore that her parents delight in whipping up on a daily basis. Would you be that well adjusted if newspapers flew drones over your bankrupt mother’s mansion to show the world how unkempt her garden was? Or if your ...

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7 h. ago Bruno Fernandes agrees with Ruben Amorim in Man United transfer verdict after Arsenal defeat

Bruno Fernandes and Ruben Amorim have heaped praise on new Manchester United signings Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha after defeat to Arsenal on Sunday

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8 h. ago Ruben Amorim: Manchester United have players to win 'any game' in Premier League despite Arsenal defeat

Red Devils were undone by a first-half set piece

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8 h. ago Tommy Fury reveals 'I'd have walked away too' as he addresses Molly

Boxer Tommy Fury opens up on BBC as he overcomes his demons to win back his loved ones and his career - branding the claims about him cheating as "lies"

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