6 h. ago Trump blasts the 'murder capital of the world' in latest social media rant

In his latest rant, Donald Trump has called the city of Chicago the 'murder capital of the world', but the latest data suggests he could be completely wrong

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16 h. ago Belgium to recognise Palestinian state at UN and sanction Israel – Middle East crisis live

Foreign minister says move is not aimed at Israeli people but ‘ensuring their government respects international and humanitarian law’The Guardian’s political correspondent Eleni Courea has done an explainer in July with a section looking at what recognising Palestine would look in practice. Here is an extract:Recognition is a symbolic step but one that would infuriate the Israeli government, which argues that it would encourage Hamas and reward terrorism.It is in effect a formal, political acknowledgment of Palestinian self-determination – without the need to engage in thorny practicalities such as the location of its borders or capital city.In light of the humanitarian tragedy unfolding in Palestine, particularly in Gaza, and in response to the violence perpetrated by Israel in violation of international law, given its international obligations, including the duty to prevent any risk of genocide, Belgium had to take strong decisions to increase pressure on the Israeli government an...

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41 h. ago Afghanistan earthquake live: more than 600 dead after shallow quake strikes country’s east, state media reports

Several villages in Kunar province ‘completely destroyed’, says ministry for public health, as rescue operations take placeAt least 250 dead after 6.0 magnitude quake near JalalabadHere is a summary from Afghanistan, where hundreds of people have been killed after an earthquake struck the country’s mountainous eastern region late last night. This is what we know so far:At least 622 people have been killed and more than 1,500 others injured in the earthquake, Afghanistan’s Taliban-run interior ministry said on Monday morning.The earthquake struck the rugged province of Kunar at 11.47pm on Sunday and was centred 27km north-east of the city of Jalalabad in Nangarhar province, the US Geological Survey said.Jalalabad is about 119km (74 miles) away from the capital city, Kabul. A 4.5 magnitude quake occurred 20 minutes later in the same province.The Kunar Disaster Management Authority said deaths and injuries had been reported in the districts of Nur Gul, Soki, Watpur, Manogi and Chapadar...

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42 h. ago The capital city near to white sand beaches where not a single person lives

Plymouth is the official capital city of the beautiful Caribbean island of Montserrat, but while it once had a population of 4,000 it was dramatically deserted almost 30 years ago

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3 d. ago Indonesia burns: Three people killed after protesters torch government building

The violence has spread across the country with protests in West Java's Bandung city, Surabaya and Makassar, the capital city of South Sulawesi province.

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3 d. ago Hypercapitalist hellhole or city of dreams? Behind the cliches, let me show you the real Dubai | Momtaza Mehri

Everyone’s got an opinion about the city. But few in the west know the multicultural, unusual Dubai that I’ve seen up closeDubai is on everyone’s lips. One side of social media salivates over its curated opulence. The other sneers at a city that has become a byword for excess. Barely a week goes by without the British press telling the story of somebody moving to Dubai for lower taxes or, conversely, that the “Dubai dream is dead”.The city-state benefits from this discourse-fuelled soft power. It strikes both the haves and have-notes. Dubai fever is democratic. The city is an El Dorado of the east for remittance-sending strivers, sun-seeking expats and scammers. For many, it represents an unsettling post-western horizon. A version of the future that is already here. Rows of supercars overlooking glittering marinas. Toothy-grinned influencers, crypto bros and aspiring entrepreneurs crowding the same clubs. Labubus dangling from designer handbags. We’re enamoured of this cliche of Dub...

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5 d. ago Deaths and injuries as Russia launches ‘massive’ attack on Kyiv

People again driven into subways and shelters, with Ukraine’s air defences in action and emergency services at work in several districtsRussian strikes killed at least three people in the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, and wounded at least 12 others, city officials said on Thursday morning.“According to operational information, the number of dead has increased to three people, wounded – to nine. Among the dead is a child,” the city’s military administration announced. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Scottish Nurseries League Table 2025: The 10 best nurseries in Edinburgh, based on care regulator gradings

A new league table has revealed the best and worst nurseries in Scotland’s capital city

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8 d. ago Stunning Spanish holiday destination where you're guaranteed 24C winter sun with £40 flights

The bustling capital of Tenerife, Santa Cruz is a city that offers a perfect mix of beach relaxation and cultural exploration - and it's just a short flight away

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9 d. ago Mumbai vs London: Why one traveller feels safer in Indian city than UK capital | Trending

Mumbai vs London: Why one traveller feels safer in Indian city than UK capital | Trending - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

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1 week ago Furious TUI holidaymakers 'abandoned' at airport with kids sleeping on floor

Mum Rio, 41, her husband, and their twin daughters, 11, were forced to sleep on the floor at Larnaca airport in Cyprus after a string of delays stopped them catching their TUI flight home

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1 week ago Best day trip city named for those wanting to 'escape' London

Tucked just outside the capital is a popular city that has been named the best day trip destination for Londoners looking to escape.

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1 week ago Scotland's 'biggest Halloween party' hosted in the capital city with no phone policy

The massive indoor event will be held in Edinburgh's Royal Highland Centre on November 1.

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1 week ago Outlander's Sam Heughan makes nostalgic trip to Edinburgh Military Tattoo

The Scots Outlander actor delighted crowds as he made an appearance at the historic event in the capital city.

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2 w. ago Breaking Bad icon spotted dining out at Edinburgh restaurant

The actor, who played the legendary Saul Goodman in the hit TV programmes, was photographed at the restaurant in the Scottish capital city with two members of staff.

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2 w. ago 'I found out my husband got woman pregnant so blew £140k in Harrods revenge spree'

The Real Housewives of London has well and truly kicked off with a bang, introducing fans to a new batch of fabulously wealthy women who call the capital city home

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2 w. ago Renters now pay 41% of income to live in London while affordability worsens across England

London is the least affordable city with average rents of £1,957 per month across the capital, or 41.6 per cent of a typical renter’s income

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2 w. ago Rent affordability worsens in England as urban areas drive disparity

London was the least affordable city with average rents of £1,957 per month across the capital, or 41.6% of a typical renter’s income.

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2 w. ago Washington DC and White House agree to scale back Trump ‘takeover’ of city police

US capital’s city law enforcement will remain under control of its chief, Pamela SmithWhite House officials and attorneys for Washington DC have agreed to scale back the Trump administration’s takeover of the city’s police department.Under an agreement announced early Friday evening, the US capital city’s metropolitan police department will remain under the control of its chief, Pamela Smith, instead of Terry Cole, the Drug and Enforcement Administration (DEA’s) top administrator, according to reports. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Anchorage, Alaska city guide: What to do and where to stay in the capital of America’s last frontier

Alaska’s largest city is a place to climb mountains and meet local wildlife, says Alan Dymock, with post-adventure refreshments available in 12 different breweries

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