47 m. ago UK suspends aid to Rwanda over role in eastern DR Congo conflict

Keir Starmer’s government warns of further sanctions unless Kigali withdraws troops from its east African neighbour

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78 m. ago Chile hit by nationwide blackout, forcing Santiago metro evacuations

Chile’s biggest blackout in 15 years hits from Arica to Los Lagos, testing one of South America’s top power gridsA sweeping blackout has hit Chile, stranding commuters, paralyzing countless businesses and leaving most of the South American country without electricity. The government did not immediately offer an explanation for the widespread power failures that left millions of people without electricity all the way from the northernmost Chilean port of Arica to the southern Los Lagos agricultural region. Chile’s national disaster response service, Senapred, reported only that a “disruption in the supply of electricity” had provoked a “massive power outage” across more than a dozen regions in the country, including Chile’s capital of Santiago, where authorities said there would be no subway service until further notice. The country’s electricity distributor, Saesa, which serves more than a million people across Chile, confirmed that a nationwide power failure had affected all of its...

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98 m. ago Victory for boomers who made viral Gen Z TikTok campaign to stop their 400

Pubs are closing all over the country at an alarming rate, so villagers knew they had to come up with something unusual to raise the £650,000 needed to save their historic watering hole.

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2 h. ago Brianna Ghey's mum Esther makes heartbreaking confession in tragic ITV documentary

Esther Ghey has joined forces with ITV to make a 75-minute documentary about the life and brutal murder of her daughter Brianna by two teenage schoolchildren

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2 h. ago Iain Lee shares harrowing sexual abuse he 'suffered from scouts leaders'

Former Eleven O'Clock Show host Iain Lee has shared truly harrowing details about the sexual abuse he allegedly suffered at the age of nine by leaders at his local scouts club

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2 h. ago Tim Westwood inquiry report: what new allegations against him have emerged?

The document contains a series of previously unpublished claims, including 22 from members of the publicThe independent inquiry into what the BBC knew about the former Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood’s conduct has been published almost three years after a joint investigation by the Guardian and BBC News.The investigation told the stories of a number of women who accused the 67-year-old of sexual misconduct and predatory behaviour.“Hounded” a 17-year-old Black woman with phone calls and texts.Invited a girl who was 15 or 16 back to his home following an under-16 night, after she had added him on Blackberry to get information about the event.Contacted a woman who had shared her business card, and appeared agitated when she did not want to meet late at night.“Hurled” a can of drink at a woman who was serving in a club.A former BBC staff member told the corporation their son had witnessed Westwood propositioning a 15-year-old girl in a night club in around 2007. The BBC reported the complaint t...

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2 h. ago Man Utd 'wanted to send Marcus Rashford to seventh tier club' as private talks emerge

Marcus Rashford has landed himself in hot water in recent years at Manchester United and Erik ten Hag was reportedly told by a confidant that Sir Alex Ferguson would have sent him to Macclesfield if he stepped out of line

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2 h. ago Bonmatí ‘has to believe’ change will happen after Rubiales conviction

Midfielder hopes the fight of Hermoso was not in vainSpain squad ‘thankful’ for support shown by EnglandAitana Bonmatí said she “has to believe” that change will happen and that the fight of Jenni Hermoso and Spain players has not been in vain, after the conviction of Luis Rubiales for sexual assault.Speaking before England host Spain at Wembley on Wednesday, the first meeting of the two sides since Spain’s 1-0 victory in that World Cup final in Sydney, the two-time Ballon d’Or winner, when asked whether she thought change would happen, said: “I have to believe. I believe this case happened for a reason and makes us more respected as women. People will realise that it has been important, and it doesn’t need to happen any more.” Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Pictured: Mother, 39, found dead at home with man as police continue to probe 'unexplained' deaths

Natalie Jones, 39, and an unnamed 47-year-old man were discovered in the property in Hirwaun, South Wales, late on Friday afternoon after a neighbour raised the alarm.

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3 h. ago Six men convicted after trafficked migrants forced to work on cannabis farms

The National Crime Agency said illegal sites were run in the Midlands, London and the north of England.

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3 h. ago Fuming Chelsea fans protest ownership telling Todd Boehly 'you’re destroying our club'

Furious Chelsea fans have railed against the club's ownership in a protest outside Stamford Bridge ahead of a key Premier League game against league strugglers Southampton

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3 h. ago The Chase fans furious over 'car crash' episode as they issue same complaint about players

The Chase fans were left seething during the latest instalment of the ITV show after being left rather disappointed by the four contestants taking on The Sinahman

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3 h. ago Queen Máxima of the Netherlands sheds a tear as she visits Anne Frank exhibition in New York City

Queen Máxima of the Netherlands fought back tears today as she visited the Center for Jewish History in New York City, USA.

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3 h. ago The Chase fans issue same complaint as they brand ITV show 'absolutely shocking'

ITV's The Chase, hosted by Bradley Walsh, left a number of viewers frustrated during the latest episode and they were quick to complain about the players

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3 h. ago Ben Shephard and The Traitors star sample Oscars menu ahead of glitzy awards

The Oscars - also known as the Academy Awards - will be held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday, with the ceremony followed by catering at its annual Governors Ball

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3 h. ago This is a hard choice. We believe in foreign aid – but we have to make cuts. We must keep the UK safe | David Lammy

Putin’s Russia is a threat to all Europe, including the UK. Vital aid work will be hit as we spend more on defence, but we must deal with the world as it isThere are moments in history when everything turns, but the extent of change is not perceived until later when the fog has cleared. These are hinge points that require clear leadership and bold action. In the late 1940s, my Labour predecessor and hero Ernie Bevin, alongside Clement Attlee, saw through the fog when they led Britain into Nato and the UN, and secured the development of Britain’s nuclear deterrent. In the 1960s, Harold Wilson saw through the paranoia of the cold war, refusing Lyndon Johnson’s request to send British troops to Vietnam. In the 1990s, Tony Blair understood that unless we stopped the president of Serbia, Slobodan Milošević, there would be no peace in the Balkans.Three years into Vladimir Putin’s brutal war, this is again a hinge point for Britain. Keir Starmer’s commitment to dramatically raise defence s...

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3 h. ago Fred West's chilling confession that led police to 'house of horrors'

Serial Killer Fred West's 'matter of fact' confession to stunned police officers sparked an investigation into the most sickening and depraved crimes in UK history

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3 h. ago Boy George reveals truth behind acting like a diva and his heartbreaking struggles

The Culture Club star has had feuds with Madonna and George Michael - but says he doesn't understand why some people aren't fans

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3 h. ago Keir Starmer says 'dangerous new era' forced decision for 'biggest rise' in defence spending since Cold War

The Prime Minister said ‘extremely difficult and painful choices’ would be needed to reach the spending goal, including a cut to foreign aid

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3 h. ago Unexpected history of pancakes from Ice Age discoveries to Roman treat

Ahead of this year's Pancake Day celebrations, the Mirror takes a look at the history of this delicious - and surprisingly ancient - flippable treat, including the intriguing toppings your ancestors would have loved

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