1 hour ago Britain now shows every sign of becoming a failed state. I should know... I grew up in the crumbling Soviet empire: FRANK FUREDI

From out-of-control borders to wanton crime and a floundering political class...

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3 h. ago UK Government unveils plan to ‘train up next generation of clean energy workers’

At the same time, the Scottish Government said it would fund, alongside Westminster, an £18 million fund to help workers transition from fossil fuels.

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3 h. ago Neighbours star Jason Donovan 'is set to join cast of Emmerdale for surprise Christmas appearance'

Emmerdale is reportedly set to welcome a familiar face from down under - Neighbours legend Jason Donovan.

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4 h. ago Labour urged to come clean over secret summits with Chinese officials that show extent of links to Beijing

The meetings were in the period between the Tories' rejection of the plans on security grounds and their revival under Labour following Chancellor Rachel Reeves' visit to China in January.

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4 h. ago ‘No Kings’ protests pass in festival atmosphere as an estimated 7 million across US rally against Trump’s ‘authoritarianism’

‘Hey hey! Ho ho! Donald Trump has got to go!’ protesters across the country chanted

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5 h. ago ‘No Kings’ protests live updates: Organizers claim nearly 7 million people marched in anti

The president insisted he was ‘not a king’ on Friday, one day before demonstrators in 2,500 locations across the country protest his administration

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5 h. ago Tens of thousands of homeowners could be hit by new council tax bands as Rachel Reeves sets her sights on higher

Affluent Londoners and those in the South East are expected to be the prime targets as Chancellor Rachel Reeves tries to find £42billion to balance Labour 's books.

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5 h. ago Mega volcano extinct for 700,000 years suddenly wakes up as eruption fears grow

Gas from the 'zombie' volcano in Iran can be smelled 30 miles away, and it's so pungent that people are talking on social media – it could explode in the Middle East's first eruption in 800 years

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7 h. ago No Kings protest live updates: millions march against Trump in nationwide day of protest

Democratic lawmakers including Bernie Sanders, Raphael Warnock and Chuck Schumer among protestersWhat to know about the anti-Trump protests attracting millionsDemocratic officials across the US have posted in support of the No Kings protests.The Senate minority leader, Chuck Schumer, wrote on Saturday morning in a social media post: “Do not let Donald Trump and Republicans intimidate you into silence. That’s what they want to do. They’re afraid of the truth. Speak out, use your voice, and exercise your right to free speech.”“They have a ‘Hate America’ rally that’s scheduled for October 18 on the National Mall,” the House speaker, Mike Johnson, said on Fox News on Friday. “It’s all the pro-Hamas wing and, you know, the antifa people. They’re all coming out.”The Republican Minnesota congressman Tom Emmer said the party’s “terrorist wing” was holding the “Hate America” rally. “Democrats want to keep the government shut down to show all those people that are going to come here and expre...

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8 h. ago No Kings protest live updates: thousands march against Trump in nationwide day of protest

Bernie Sanders and Raphael Warnock among Democratic lawmakers speaking at ralliesWhat to know about the anti-Trump protests attracting millionsDemocratic officials across the US have posted in support of the No Kings protests.The Senate minority leader, Chuck Schumer, wrote on Saturday morning in a social media post: “Do not let Donald Trump and Republicans intimidate you into silence. That’s what they want to do. They’re afraid of the truth. Speak out, use your voice, and exercise your right to free speech.”“They have a ‘Hate America’ rally that’s scheduled for October 18 on the National Mall,” the House speaker, Mike Johnson, said on Fox News on Friday. “It’s all the pro-Hamas wing and, you know, the antifa people. They’re all coming out.”The Republican Minnesota congressman Tom Emmer said the party’s “terrorist wing” was holding the “Hate America” rally. “Democrats want to keep the government shut down to show all those people that are going to come here and express their hatred ...

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9 h. ago Nutritionist reveals the healthiest things to order from your local Chinese takeaway

Ordering a Chinese takeaway is a weekend treat enjoyed by millions-but worries about high cholesterol, blood pressure and obesity can easily put you off your dinner.

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9 h. ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing LIVE: Star dealt cruel blow just hours before show

Strictly Come Dancing's live show is back yet again with the class of 2025 taking to the dancefloor in the hopes of edging one step closer to Blackpool and the grand final

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10 h. ago Manchester City’s unstoppable Erling Haaland downs Everton with double

Erling Haaland’s double seized the points, took him to 23 goals in 13 games for club and country, and kept Tottenham as the only foes the uber-striker has failed to score against this season.The 25-year-old’s finishes – on 58 and 63 minutes – shredded David Moyes’s visitors in two high-quality moments that decorated a generally middling affair. Without the injured Rodri and the departed Kevin De Bruyne, this Pep Guardiola iteration does not purr along like his finest ones have. Jack Grealish was not on the sward for Everton, because of the parent-club rule, and City’s manager may ponder the wisdom of allowing the forward’s nous and class to be loaned away. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Netanyahu pours cold water on claims that Gaza’s Rafah crossing will reopen

The crossing will remain closed until further notice, his office says

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10 h. ago Kanye West sells decaying $14 million Wyoming ranch back to its original owners

The rapper has sold Bighorn Mountain Ranch, near Greybull, back to the Flitner family who initially sold the property to West in 2019.

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10 h. ago Strictly judge Shirley Ballas admits 'I began to panic' before making £4,675 decision

Having your face on millions of high-definition TV screens every Saturday night can be an unsettling experience – and Queen of Latin Shirley Ballas took steps to ensure she always looks her best

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10 h. ago Calandagan restores sanity to claim £1.4 million Champion Stakes for Arc

Ineligible for the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe because he is a gelding, Calandagan defeated favourite Ombudsman to collect the day’s biggest race

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11 h. ago US jury issues $20M verdict against French bank BNP Paribas over Sudanese atrocities

A federal jury in New York says France's largest bank must pay $21 million for giving the Sudanese government access to the U.S. financial system during a time when the government was engaged in atrocities

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11 h. ago Mike Tindall reveals what marrying into the Royal Family is really like as he celebrates his 47th birthday

Ex-England rugby player Mike Tindall, who celebrates his 47th birthday today, was compared to Kate Middleton when he and Zara tied the knot in 2011.

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11 h. ago Emmerdale icon's return 'sealed' after 18 years 'to stir up trouble' for Kim Tate

Emmerdale's Kim Tate could be reunited with a familiar face in upcoming scenes

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