46 m. ago South Australian premier urged Adelaide Writers’ Week board to drop Palestinian writer, letter reveals

Malinauskas urged the festival board to drop Palestinian author Randa Abdel-Fattah, warning of public backlash

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1 hour ago Arsenal transfer news: Prem rivals deal Gunners £52m blow as Anthony Gordon verdict clear

Arsenal missed the chance to go nine points clear at the top of the Premier League after a goalless draw against Nottingham Forest and Mikel Arteta is keeping tabs on a number of transfer targets

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1 hour ago Lawrence Shankland injury latest as Hearts boss Derek McInnes delivers huge update ahead of title showdown with Celtic

DEREK McINNES fears Lawrence Shankland is OUT of Hearts title crunch with Celtic next weekend. The Scotland striker was forced off during the Jambos’ Scottish Cup loss to Falkirk with an apparent hamstring injury. Shankland had earlier scored from the spot during the 1-1 draw and was down to take a penalty in the shoot-out,...

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1 hour ago Why a Chinese ‘mega embassy’ is not such a worry for British spies

Politicians are raising the alarm, while MI5 quietly welcomes the prospect of Beijing’s new London facilityWhile there has been no shortage of politicians eager to raise concerns about China’s proposed “mega embassy” near the Tower of London, the espionage community quietly takes a different view, arguing that concerns about the development are exaggerated and misplaced.The domestic Security Service, MI5, is already quietly welcoming the prospect of rationalising China’s seven diplomatic sites to one, but a more significant argument is that modern technology and the nature of the Chinese threat means that, in the words of one former British intelligence officer, “embassies are less and less relevant”. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Taiwan detains journalist over alleged military leaks to China

A TV reporter and current and former army officers are accused of exchanging military information for payments

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1 hour ago When is Scottish Cup fifth round draw? Live stream details as Celtic look to join Rangers as Hearts & Hibs crash OUT

WE'RE in the midst of the most exciting Scottish title race for FORTY years. And the business end of the Scottish Cup promises to be every bit as wide open. Scotland's major cup competition takes centre stage again this weekend. Rangers were first to seal their place in the next round after a comfortable 5-0...

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2 h. ago Africa Cup of Nations final buildup, Premier League news, and more – matchday live

⚽ News, buildup and discussion before the day’s action⚽ Fixtures | Tables | Afcon final preview | Email us hereMeanwhile, title-chasers City were left red-faced after losing the Manchester derby to bitter rivals United. Michael Carrick enjoyed a dream start to life as United’s interim head coach and won the fans over in the best possible way.Elsewhere in the Premier League, Arsenal missed the opportunity to go nine points clear at the top of the table with a 0-0 draw away at Nottingham Forest. The Gunners missed several opportunities to take the lead, but the main talking point was a penalty incident that was cleared by VAR following a brief check. Mikel Arteta spoke very strongly about the handball incident at full-time. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Homeware brand loved by Queen Elizabeth now available with an exclusive 10% discount

Addison Ross, a must-have gifting destination known for its luxury photo frames and eye-catching home accessories, has been a royal favourite since 2021.

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4 h. ago Cheapest supermarket smashed it at Christmas, but there are seven reasons money

I did a big shop at the supermarket celebrating a festive sales surge

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4 h. ago Mikel Arteta explains Bukayo Saka decision in Arsenal injury update

Saka started on the bench as the Premier League leaders were held to a 0-0 draw at Nottingham Forest

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5 h. ago Who is Arthur Fery? British qualifier knocks out 20th seed on Australian Open debut

The French-born Fery, who is the son of a former tennis player and the president of football club Lorient, stunned an ill Flavio Cobolli on his main draw debut

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5 h. ago SNL’s Trump brings out ‘Cabinet of curiosities’ after Venezuela attack and ICE raids

SNL’s James Austin Johnson brings out ‘freaks, various monsters and nightmares from the twisted mind of Guillermo del Trump’

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5 h. ago Somali businesses struggle during the Minneapolis ICE crackdown

Business owners in a Minneapolis Somali mall are feeling the impact of an immigration crackdown

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7 h. ago Criminal investigation launched into Renee Good's wife for 'impeding' ICE agents before shooting

The reported action against Good's wife comes days after at least six federal prosecutors resigned in protest at being ordered to investigate her.

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9 h. ago Woman killed by falling tree branch in NSW storms as landslide and flood warnings issued for Sydney

Residents near Narrabeen Lagoon told to leave on Saturday night, after death of woman near WollongongFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSummer storms on Australia’s east coast have claimed one life and threatened dozens more as flood waters rise.Residents and holidaymakers have been told they can return back after being evacuated Narrabeen Lagoon in Sydney’s northern beaches overnight on Saturday, while a landslide damaged three homes and injured at least one woman 20km north, at Great Mackerel beach. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Eamonn Holmes, 66, 'purchases new pad for him to enjoy cosy weekends away with girlfriend Katie Alexander', 44, amid divorce from Ruth Langsford

Eamonn Holmes' relationship with his girlfriend Katie Alexander is heating up as he plans to purchase a plush new pad for them in Holywood, Northern Ireland.

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10 h. ago Michael Jackson's chimp Bubbles used to party with rock stars all night but new photos show him enjoying quiet retirement in Florida where he's in bed by 6pm

Michael Jackson got Bubbles in 1983 when the chimp was just eight months old. He slept in a crib inside the singer's room and was often seen wearing human clothes.

Culture

11 h. ago Kemi Badenoch joins protesters outside China's proposed new 'mega

Plans for the site by the Tower of London were blocked by the last Tory government on security grounds, but they have been put back on the table by Sir Keir Starmer.

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11 h. ago Australia news live: woman dead in powerful storm as landslide and flood warnings issued for Sydney

Woman killed by tree branch as NSW SES records more than 800 calls for help. Follow updates liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNew South Wales State Emergency Services have received over 1400 calls for help and 20 requests for flood rescues after Sydney has been lashed with torrential rain.SES Assistant Commissioner Sonya Alston, speaking to ABC News, says the main areas affected by flash flooding and storm-related incidents are Illawarra, Sydney and the Hunter area.We did have an evacuation at Narrabeen overnight due to the rapid rising waters there and the localised heavy rainfall, so that continues around that. Those particular areas with the weather also moving up north, we’ll see around the north eastern New South Wales experiencing some of that heavy winds, heavy rain and large wind gusts.We’re hoping to see a little bit of relief for the Illawarra area today. But still in that Sydney northern area. So again urging everyone to keep safe, keep inside...

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12 h. ago European Figure Skating Championships: Costly mistake leaves Scottish ice dancers with bronze medal

The pair were lying in second after the rhythm dance

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