2 h. ago Katy Perry looks bemused as 'ex' Diplo poses with Justin Trudeau after awkward ménage a trois joke

The American DJ, 46, originally made the outlandish claim while discussing Perry and Trudeau's relationship during an appearance on the Smart Girl Dumb Questions podcast.

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2 h. ago King Charles' hidden fear as he 'spends millions on Andrew to secure royal secrecy'

After living at Royal Lodge for more than 20 years, the disgraced Andrew Mountbatten Windsor is set to move to his brother's, King Charles, private Sandringham Estate in Norfolk

Economics

2 h. ago Man dubbed 'Britain's worst sex offender' could soon be freed

Kevin Lakeman had his parole hearing in private. An expert ruled that a public hearing 'may increase stress and anxiety' to him despite concerns of his victims.

Politics

2 h. ago Missing girl, 13, found stuffed in a basement box after meeting man on Snapchat

WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT. Investigators found a 13-year-old girl trapped inside a box in a man's basement after they met through Snapchat, police say

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2 h. ago When transformation of former swimming baths site into apartment block will be completed

The scheme was given full planning approval last year

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2 h. ago When site of swimming baths site demolished in 2020 will finally become apartments

The scheme was given full planning approval last year

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2 h. ago Plans to change the face of Welsh seaside town with a huge outdoor swimming pool and funfair

The plans include a new outdoor swimming pool, new homes, shops and a site for motor homes and caravans

Politics

2 h. ago Early years centre is placed in the spotlight by care scrutiny body

The nursery, on Woodside Avenue, Kirkmichael, was graded ‘good’ across three quality indicators after an unannounced spot check on service provision at the start of October.

Politics

2 h. ago Decomposing body of mum, 34, found with knife under her pillow weeks after death

The decomposed body of Alicia Douglass, a 35-year-old mother of a six-year-old girl, was found weeks after her death in her home home in Sheffield, South Yorkshire

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4 h. ago Met Police officer who tried to meet girl, 10, for sex after messaging her ‘stepfather’ online spared jail

PC Grant Long, 34, snared by an undercover officer posing as a paedophile

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4 h. ago 'Predator' Met Police officer 'confessed in letter to sexually abusing 12

David Carrick is accused of writing a letter ‘confessing’ to sexually abusing a girl

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4 h. ago Orcas spotted brutally attacking young sharks in feeding ritual

Killer whales may be hunting great whites more often than previously thought

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4 h. ago Apollo shrugs off rate fears with surge in private credit loans

Lender originated $75bn in new loans in the third quarter, up 21% on last year

Politics

5 h. ago Rollercoaster camera caught utter terror on people's faces after seat belt failed on 208ft ride that travels at 75mph

Chris and Cassie Evins were riding the rollercoaster last month when they heard screams coming from the seat behind them. A girl's seatbelt had come undone during the ride's first hill.

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6 h. ago Forget petty bribes, ‘state capture’ is corruption so deep it is shaping the rules of democracy itself | Kenneth Mohammed

Beating the dangerous influence of private interests on governments requires independent judges, journalists and a courageous civil societyA global youth revolt is shaking the foundations of political power. In just a few months, millions of young people have taken to the streets across continents – from Timor-Leste, Indonesia, Nepal, the Philippines, Kenya, Tanzania, Morocco, Madagascar, Peru and Paraguay – to denounce corruption and collapsing public systems. The spark is familiar: governments accused of looting public wealth while ordinary citizens face unemployment, rising costs, poverty and failing services. These digitally connected protest movements – leaderless, borderless and fast-moving – have toppled governments in Nepal, Peru and Madagascar. The anger is not abstract. It is directed squarely at political and economic elites who have turned public office into private estates. What they are confronting, often without naming it, is state capture – a form of corruption so de...

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7 h. ago Diplo posts a selfie with surprise new couple Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry after making WILD claim that he dated them both

The American DJ, 46, originally made the outlandish claim while discussing Perry and Trudeau's relationship during an appearance on the Smart Girl Dumb Questions podcast.

Politics

7 h. ago Public servants are being targeted and MPs have been murdered. But we will prevent fear from destroying our politics | Dan Jarvis

A new law will restrict protests outside the homes of public office holders. The right to demonstrate is a given, but to menace private homes is just not right Every day, I hear appalling stories of the abuse suffered by people who step forward to represent their communities and serve our country. It is shocking to see the level of harassment and intimidation faced by those in our parliament, our town halls and elsewhere in public service. Every story I hear only increases my determination to stop it happening and keep those who serve safe.The horrific murders of my friends Jo Cox and David Amess were not isolated tragedies. They sent shockwaves through parliament and our democracy. Their loss left behind grief and a fear that shapes our politics.Dan Jarvis is security minister and Labour MP for Barnsley North Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Cardiff woman accused of stalking Madeleine McCann’s parents caused 'significant distress', court told

Karen Spragg is on trial at Leicester Crown Court facing one count of stalking alongside Julia Wandelt, who is accused of falsely claiming to be the missing girl

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7 h. ago Cardiff woman 'tormented' Madeleine McCann’s parents in 'cruel' stalking campaign, court told

Karen Spragg is on trial at Leicester Crown Court facing one count of stalking alongside Julia Wandelt, who is accused of falsely claiming to be the missing girl

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8 h. ago Holly Willoughby lined up for Strictly: ITV's golden girl tipped to take over BBC show from Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly in major TV comeback

ITV's former golden girl Holly Willoughby has been tippped to take over the BBC's flagship show Strictly Come Dancing.    

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