70 m. ago Oxford Union president who celebrated Charlie Kirk shooting faces being ousted in no confidence vote

George Abaraonye, 20, shared several videos in a WhatsApp group last month, seemingly welcoming the news that the right-wing activist had been shot

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1 hour ago The latest Prince Andrew abuse claims are a new low for the Royal Family. In this form, it can’t survive | Simon Jenkins

‘The Firm’ as a modernising strategy was already falling apart, but with the shocking allegations so fully in the public domain, it has now collapsedThe royal family was always a disaster waiting to happen. Its creation as a marketable entity in the 1960s by the late Queen Elizabeth II was meant to “modernise” the monarchy for the 20th century. It worked, but only up to a point. Her son Prince Andrew has long been its biggest liability, this week in trouble yet again due to his alleged behaviour within that ghoulish circle, the friends of Jeffrey Epstein.King Charles now has a decision to make as to how far he can allow his brother’s past behaviour to tarnish the family’s image. That image is the essence of royalty. Monarchy has no other authentication. The constitutional position of head of state in a democracy is subject to the will of parliament, but also to the “will” of the people. It was the latter will that forced the abdication of Edward VIII in 1936 over marrying a divorcee...

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2 h. ago Johnson condemns leaked Young Republicans group chat messages as Senate fails to pass funding bill for tenth time – live

House speaker says he didn’t know the Young Republicans chat members as Senate rejects House-passed funding bill 51-45 as shutdown reaches 16th dayUS government shutdown stretches as progressives reject Republicans’ healthcare promisesVance brushes off racist texts by adults in Republican group chat as ‘what kids do’A reminder that my colleagues are covering the latest developments out of the Middle East, as Israel and Hamas continue to carry out various aspects of the US brokered ceasefire deal.This includes the news today that Israel returned the bodies of 30 Palestinians to Gaza, bringing the total number handed over to 120, according the Gaza health ministry and Nasser hospital in Khan Younis. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Johnson condemns leaked Young Republicans group chat messages and says Schumer declined vote on healthcare subsidies – live

House speaker says he didn’t know the Young Republicans chat members and continues to shirk blame for the US government shutdownUS government shutdown stretches as progressives reject Republicans’ healthcare promisesVance brushes off racist texts by adults in Republican group chat as ‘what kids do’Mike Johnson said that he spoke with John Thune, the Senate’s top Republican, on Wednesday.“He offered to Chuck Schumer a vote on Obamacare subsidies, and Schumer said no,” Johnson revealed, saying that Schumer wanted “a guaranteed outcome”. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Oxford Union president who celebrated Charlie Kirk shooting set to be ousted by 'sickened' alumni

George Abaraonye sparked outrage last month by posting social media messages appearing to approve of the violence against the US influencer.

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3 h. ago Robert Irwin reveals last message dad Steve sent him before he died

Robert Irwin is taking part in the current series of Dancing With The Stars where he has wowed judges with his impressive dance moves

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3 h. ago Five simple trends every man can pull off this autumn winter — from M&S leather jackets to the best denim

Head-turning leather, the all-conquering preppy look and a quintessentially British collaboration are this season’s must-haves

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3 h. ago Simple steroid creams 'could help the body fight cancer' in unexpected discovery

Patients whose tumours show stronger signs of being able to respond to steroids live longer, the study outlines

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3 h. ago Hurtigruten CEO warns cruise holidays could be banned if major change isn't made

Hedda Felin, boss of the Norwegian firm, has raised concerns about the rapid growth of the cruise industry and has issued a warning of what could happen if changes aren't made

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3 h. ago Manage 'unwanted ivy' with a £2.10 natural garden solution using just 3 items

Gardeners are often left frustrated by the rapid growth of English ivy, but there is a simple and all-natural way to get rid of it using just three household items

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3 h. ago Tragedy as ex Aviva CEO killed in fireball Aston Martin crash

David Barral, 63, was driving a grey Aston Martin when the horror crash happened on the A58 Leeds Road between Bardsey and Collingham shortly after 2pm on Tuesday

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3 h. ago 'I was in Man United dressing room when Fergie left – everyone was shocked by what happened next'

Manchester United's greatest-ever manager stood down in 2013 after his trophy-laden stint at Old Trafford and ex-defender Phil Jones insists players knew immediately that the good times were at an end.

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3 h. ago Bobby Clark to Celtic transfer directly addressed by Derby boss as Brendan Rodgers sent clear message

Rising star Clark, 20, is currently on loan at the Rams from Austrian giants RB Salzburg

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4 h. ago 'I opened simple Whatsapp message and this is what happened next'

Most people use Whatsapp, as it's a popular form of communication; however, when I opened one message lately, I wasn't prepared for what happened next. Here's what unfolded

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4 h. ago Robert Irwin breaks down as he reveals the final message his late father Steve left for him

Robert Irwin has broken down as he shared one of the final things he father ever said to him.  

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4 h. ago Hedgehogs will stop by your garden if you keep one thing outside

Hedgehogs are a gardener's best friend as they eat slugs, snails and insects that can harm plants. If you want to attract them to your garden, there are some simple things you can do

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4 h. ago Top Senate Republican says he can ‘guarantee’ a vote on key healthcare provision amid shutdown standoff – live

Senate majority leader there will be a vote on Obamacare subsidies, as Democrats have demanded, but ‘can’t guarantee it’s going to pass’The Senate’s top Democrat, Chuck Schumer, has criticized vice-president JD Vance’s over his comments following the leak of young messages from various Young Republcian group chats.“The reality is that kids do stupid things, especially young boys,” Vance said in a new episode of the Charlie Kirk Show. “They tell edgy, offensive jokes. That’s what kids do.” Continue reading...

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5 h. ago 'I received Whatsapp message and was stunned by what happened next'

Lots of people send and receive Whatsapp messages, with the app being a popular communication service but, after opening one message recently, I was left pretty stunned

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5 h. ago David Moyes issues update on management future amid West Ham message

The Scot said he felt ‘underappreciated’ in his time at the London Stadium

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5 h. ago 'Easy' chicken curry is better with 2 added ingredients and perfect for the weekend

Jools Oliver, wife of celebrity chef Jamie Oliver, is renowned for her family-friendly recipes and cooking videos, especially those centred around quick and simple meals

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