36 m. ago Lawmakers warn Trump administration against heavily redacting ‘Epstein files’

They fear justice department could seek to withhold sections of documents as deadline approaches

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42 m. ago African swine fever outbreak in Spain may have leaked from research lab, officials say

Authorities say strain of virus that has killed wild boars in Catalonia is one often used for experiments in secure facilities Spanish authorities investigating the African swine fever outbreak in Catalonia are looking into the possibility that the disease may have leaked from a research facility and are focusing on five nearby laboratories as potential sources.Thirteen cases of the fever have been confirmed in wild boars in the countryside outside Barcelona since 28 November, prompting Spain to scramble to contain the outbreak before it becomes a serious threat to its pork export industry, which is worth €8.8bn (£7.7bn) a year. Continue reading...

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95 m. ago Protesters hit Crowborough over plan to house 600 migrants in army camp

Up to 600 male asylum seekers are set to be housed at the camp on the outskirts of Crowborough, East Sussex, as Britain continues to be gripped by a small boat crisis.

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96 m. ago What we get wrong about the Montgomery bus boycott – and what we can learn from it | Jeanne Theoharis

The movement’s success was never a given. It took much longer and required repeated action and tremendous sacrifice, without any certainty it would workThe Montgomery bus boycott, which began 70 years ago on 5 December 1955, is now understood as one of the most successful American social movements. And yet, much of how it is remembered is romanticized, inaccurate and even dangerous – distorting how we imagine social change happens.In the fable, Rosa Parks refuses to give up her seat, Black Montgomery residents rise up, a young Martin Luther King Jr is introduced to the world, and injustice is vanquished. The right action is all it takes – furthering a mythology that, without deep preparation or sacrifice, Americans can make great change with a single act. Today, in the face of rising injustice, many criticize young activists for being too disruptive, too disorganized, too impractical. But, in fact, the Montgomery movement began much earlier and took much longer than we imagine and e...

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96 m. ago Dining across the divide: ‘She’s not unwelcoming or racist but she thinks immigration is creating a brain drain elsewhere’

They had different opinions on social media, asylum seekers and ‘woke’ politics, but which Stewart Lee sketch got them both laughing?Samuel, 34, LondonOccupation Communications professional Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Merz seeks to reset relations with Netanyahu in first visit to Israel

German chancellor makes efforts to mend ties after disagreements with Israel on Gaza conduct

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2 h. ago Cruise ship stuck in port after banana containers fall into sea

P&O Cruises ship Iona has been stuck at Southampton since the incident.

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2 h. ago 'Small polar bear' dog who loves sitting on owner to seek new home – but there's a catch

Brody is a massive Pyrenean Mountain Dog who weighs 66kg and stands six feet tall on his hind legs - and Animal Concern Cumbria is preparing to find him a new home

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3 h. ago Valencia Marathon 2025 results: Alex Yee stuns to go second in all

The Olympic triathlon champion finished behind men’s race winner John Korir, while Joyciline Jepkosgei produced the fastest women’s time of 2025 to triumph in Spain

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3 h. ago Nicolas Sarkozy's prison hell: Disgraced former French president to publish memoir about brief spell in jail

The 70-year-old became the first French head of state to be jailed since the end of the Second World War , spending three weeks locked inside the walls of Paris's La Sante prison.

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3 h. ago Grand Prix packages with Formula 1 ticket and hotel deals for Abu Dhabi, Monaco, Spain, Singapore and more in 2026

THE roar of the engines, the passion of the crowd – nothing compares to the thrill of a live Formula 1 Grand Prix.  For motorsport fans, the annual pilgrimage to Silverstone is a hallowed tradition.  F1 races in 2026 * Prices correct at time of writing but are subject to change. A growing army of...

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4 h. ago William to scrap royal Christmas tradition when he becomes king

One royal festive tradition could get a shake up when William takes the throne - the Prince of Wales is said to prefer a more laid back Christmas rather than the traditional royal bash

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5 h. ago Andrew and Fergie to attend first royal event since exile from public life

An insider has said Andrew and Fergie could come out of hiding for their first royal event since the King dramatically stripped them of their titles

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7 h. ago London leaver: 'London can wear you down. Malaga is more like our native Australia'

Natalie Milan and her boyfriend, Karl, fell increasingly in love with their holiday home in Spain but held off moving for years because of work

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7 h. ago King Charles and Queen Camilla unveil Christmas card for 2025

The royal couple chose their 20th wedding anniversary portrait taken in Rome this year for their official holiday greeting cardKing Charles and Queen Camilla have chosen their 20th wedding anniversary portrait for their official Christmas card this year.Charles and Camilla are pictured standing side by side, with the queen’s arm linking the king’s, in the grounds of Villa Wolkonsky, the British ambassador’s residence in Rome, earlier this year. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago Nigel Farage accused of false claims on sex attacks at Reform rally in Falkirk

Cops said the Reform chief's claims of 'three serious sexual assaults in Falkirk in the last week' - used to criticise asylum seekers - were inaccurate.

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9 h. ago Handloom weavers of iconic Tangail saree in Bangladesh seek UNESCO heritage status for their craft

The weavers’ neighborhood near Dhaka echoes with the constant clatter of the looms with rhythmic hand movements as the artisans use colorful silk and cotton threads to weave the iconic Tangail saree.

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11 h. ago Andrew and Fergie to come out of exile for granddaughter's palace christening... but royal insiders say other guests dread seeing ex

The former Duke and Duchess of York will step inside a royal palace for the first time since they were stripped of their titles when their granddaughter is christened on Friday.

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13 h. ago 'To quell my screams the Soviet doctor aimed a revolver between my eyes and threatened to blow my brains out': HUGH SEBAG

This chilling testimony comes from the memoir of Morris Mills, who with so many other British seamen was treated for terrible wounds while serving on the Arctic convoys during Second World War.

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14 h. ago I'm A Celeb final epic as ITV airs nearly 3 hours of jungle action

The final episode of I'm A Celeb 2025 will air on 7 December after almost a month of bushtucker trials, and will crown one survival savvy star the King or Queen of the Jungle

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