63 m. ago Trump's accusations against major oil producing nation sparking 'warmongering threats'

World War 3 fears continue to grow as US President Donald Trump has now orderered a sweeping naval blockade on Venezuela and labelled its government a terrorist group

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78 m. ago Stansted could become second busiest UK airport after expansion plan approved

The aviation hub could see an increase of nearly 20 million passengers per year

Transport

93 m. ago Third of UK citizens have used AI for emotional support, research reveals

AI Security Institute report finds most common type of AI tech used was general purpose assistants such as ChatGPT and Amazon AlexaA third of UK citizens have used artificial intelligence for emotional support, companionship or social interaction, according to the government’s AI security body.The AI Security Institute (AISI) said nearly one in 10 people used systems like chatbots for emotional purposes on a weekly basis, and 4% daily. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Boys to learn difference between porn and real life to tackle misogyny in England’s schools

Teachers to be given extra training as Keir Starmer warns ‘toxic ideas are taking hold early and going unchallenged’David Lammy: I want my sons to know masculinity can be kind – and my daughter to live without fearChildren as young as 11 who demonstrate misogynistic behaviour will be taught the difference between pornography and real relationships, as part of a multimillion-pound investment to tackle misogyny in England’s schools, the Guardian understands.On the eve of the government publishing its long-awaited strategy to halve violence against women and girls (VAWG) in a decade, David Lammy told the Guardian that the battle “begins with how we raise our boys”, adding that toxic masculinity and keeping girls and women safe were “bound together”.Preventing young men being harmed by “manosphere” influencers such as Andrew Tate.Stopping abusers in England and Wales through measures such as dedicated rape and sexual offences teams and enforceable domestic abuse protection orders.£550m ...

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1 hour ago Six councils granted power to raise council tax without needing to consult residents

The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has estimated that Wandsworth and Westminster councils would need to hike council tax by as much as 75 per cent to balance the books in the wake of government reforms

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3 h. ago Australia to tighten hate speech laws after Bondi Beach terror attack

PM Albanese acknowledges government could have done more to combat antisemitism before Sunday’s tragedy

Events

3 h. ago Australia turn up the heat on England: Ashes third Test, day two – live

Australia all out for 371; England fume over Snicko call Ashes top 100 | Follow on Bluesky | Email MartinThe consensus is that today and tomorrow will be the best days to bat. England need to go huge, because they won’t fancy chasing too many against Nathan Lyon on day five.“As the cliche has it, it’s a crucial first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh hour,” writes Gary Naylor. “Are Australia bringing 871 Test wickets into an already winning team or imbalancing their attack with a couple of rusty bowlers? Are England Bazball zealots or pragmatic pros? Did 2006 happen at all? Feels like the opening credits of an episode of Soap.” Continue reading...

Society

3 h. ago Boys to learn difference between porn and real life in bid to tackle misogyny in schools

Teachers to be given extra training as Keir Starmer warns ‘toxic ideas are taking hold early and going unchallenged’David Lammy: I want my sons to know masculinity can be kind – and my daughter to live without fearChildren as young as 11 who demonstrate misogynistic behaviour will be taught the difference between pornography and real relationships, as part of a multimillion-pound investment to tackle misogyny in England’s schools, the Guardian understands.On the eve of the government publishing its long-awaited strategy to halve violence against women and girls (VAWG) in a decade, David Lammy told the Guardian that the battle “begins with how we raise our boys”, adding that toxic masculinity and keeping girls and women safe were “bound together”.Preventing young men being harmed by “manosphere” influencers such as Andrew Tate.Stopping abusers in England and Wales through measures such as dedicated rape and sexual offences teams and enforceable domestic abuse protection orders.£550m ...

Politics

3 h. ago Schools to teach about healthy relationships to tackle violence against girls

Ministers have announced plans to intervene early on worrying behaviour of young people as part of plans to halve violence against women and girls.

Society

3 h. ago China says Delhi should copy Beijing to end its winter smog crisis. Is it really that simple?

While Beijing’s clean-air campaign was driven by a one-party governance system that enforced sweeping measures, India’s democratic political structure is far more fragmented. But even then, experts tell Stuti Mishra, there are lessons India can draw from China’s war on air pollution

Events

4 h. ago Teachers to be trained to tackle misogyny and 'toxic ideas' among boys

Boys as young as 11 could be sent on anti-misogyny courses designed to stamp out violence against women and girls

Events

4 h. ago 'No pubs, no party': Warning business rates could leave no pubs left to show Scotland in the World Cup

The Scottish Government is being told business rates are making the difference between businesses keeping their heads above the water and drowning.

Events

5 h. ago Ten years of fortress Europe has served only cruelty, profiteers and racists. The next decade is up to us | Maurice Stierl

The hard right and far right are the political winners from the migration ‘crisis’, but only because centrist parties keep legitimising themFor a decade, Europe has remained suspended in a perpetual state of migration crisis. While the Greek word krisis refers to an exceptional moment that disrupts the normal order of things, since 2015 it has become an enduring condition in contemporary Europe. That year, 1 million people sought refuge in Europe, fleeing wars and persecution. In the ensuing decade, the issue of migration has been so thoroughly weaponised that one can hardly remember a time when it was not considered a crisis.The idea of a permanent state of emergency does not reflect a reality whereby Europe genuinely cannot cope with new arrivals. Rather, it reflects the fact that there are simply too many who profit from manufacturing a sense of crisis.Dr Maurice Stierl is a migration and border researcher at the University of Osnabrück, Germany Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Royals turned into Giant coins for festive celebration of Essex banking hub

The tasty-looking coins were created to celebrate the opening of Cash Access UK's 200th banking hub

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6 h. ago Russell Martin's horoscopes as Sagittarius warned to protect energy

Today's star signs as Cancer told 'some feelings can't be figured out with logic.'

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6 h. ago It is crucial UK Government protect manufacturing hubs at Grangemouth

Rachel Reeves deserves credit for working to support Grangemouth’s ethylene plant, says Record View.

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6 h. ago Russell Grant's horoscopes as Sagittarius warned to protect energy

Today's star signs as Cancer told 'some feelings can't be figured out with logic.'

Events

6 h. ago Washington plane crash: US government admits mistakes made before 'needless loss of life'

The US government has admitted it is partly liable for the collision between an Army Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines jet near Washington DC that killed 67 people

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7 h. ago US government admits part in 'needless loss of life' after deadly Washington plane crash

At least 28 bodies were pulled from the Potomac River after the helicopter apparently flew into the path of the American Airlines jet in January, killing 67 people

Events

8 h. ago BBC TV licence fee could be replaced by 'sliding scale' under Government review

Here's what you need to know about potential changes to the BBC TV Licence

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