83 m. ago Excessive force allegations will be the focus of a Chicago court hearing

A judge will consider how to respond to allegations that federal immigration agents in the Chicago area have used excessive force

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88 m. ago I miss the days before people like me were looked on with suspicion in the streets of Amsterdam | Jamal Mahjoub

Geert Wilders is out of power but his rhetoric is entrenched. Even Dutch liberals show little interest in the contribution of migrantsThe neighbourhood where I live in west Amsterdam is one of the most vibrantly diverse in the city, inhabited by people from every corner of the globe. Some are new arrivals, others are descended from parents and grandparents who came here 30 or more years ago. In the shopping mall I hear Arabic and Turkish along with Dutch, English and a smattering of other languages that I cannot readily identify. The market square is crowded with stalls selling all manner of vegetables, fish and spices, along with hijabs and abayas. The vendors call out in a mixture of Dutch and Arabic. My butcher addresses me as Abi – Turkish for “older brother” – even though he knows I am not from Turkey.There is a sense that we are all in this together, and it is up to us to make the most of it. I see patrols of concerned neighbours who take it upon themselves to gather up rubbis...

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2 h. ago Sandwich thrown at federal agent ‘exploded’ on impact, officer tells court: ‘You could smell the onions and mustard’

After he’s accused of throwing the sandwich Dunn ran away but was apprehended about a block away

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2 h. ago Canada budget adds tens of billions to deficit as Carney spends to dampen Trump tariffs effect

Entitled ‘Canada Strong’ the 2025 budget envisions significant new defence spending, a reduction of the civil service and ‘generational investments’A protracted trade war with the United States and a weakening domestic economy has forced Mark Carney to run a deficit tens of billions larger than initially forecast in his first-ever federal budget.The spending plan, titled “Canada Strong” envisions significant new defence spending, a reduction of the country’s civil service and “generational investments” that would reshape the nature of the country’s economy. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Leonardo DiCaprio continues environmental efforts ahead of COP30 global climate summit in Brazil

The Academy Award-winning actor, 50, advocated for environmental caution in a clip ahead of the Conference of the Parties that was posted to his Instagram page.

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5 h. ago At least three dead and 11 injured after UPS plane crashes near a Kentucky airport

Crash happened at the Louisville international airport and fatality numbers are expected to rise, says governorA plane has crashed near Louisville international airport in Kentucky, leaving at least three dead and 11 injured, the state’s governor, Andy Beshear, said. The governor said he expects those numbers to grow.A UPS flight took off from the airport and crashed around 5.15pm local time, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Aussies slam parking warden's disgraceful act after homeless driver left a heartbreaking message on his windshield

A handwritten note had been taped to the inside of the windscreen, explaining the car owner's grim living conditions in Melbourne.

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7 h. ago UPS plane crashes near Louisville international airport in Kentucky

Local police reporting unknown number of injuries as plume of smoke visible south of airport just before 5.30pmA plane has crashed near Louisville international airport in Kentucky, with local police officials reporting an unknown number of injuries.A UPS flight took off from the airport and crashed around 5.15pm local time, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Who won Bake Off 2025? Jasmine Mitchell wins series as she impresses judges with her 'incredible' baking

The 23-year-old amateur baker impressed the judges throughout the series and earned the title of Star Baker five times.

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9 h. ago Who won Bake Off 2025? Jasmin wins series as she impresses judges with her 'incredible' baking

Jasmine was crowned the winner of The Great British Bake Off 2025 during Tuesday night's final.

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9 h. ago Man, 28, banned from owning animals for five years after keeping 18 birds in conditions so appalling a vet was reduced to tears

Brandon Hodge, 28, admitted two charges of animal neglect after police found 18 birds tethered inside tiny cages at a house in Kilmacolm, Renfrewshire, in May 2024.

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9 h. ago A New Jersey woman tried to sue a theme park for harassment after kids called her a ‘Karen.’ A court threw the case out

The woman was called a “Karen” and a “white b----” by children at the park, according to the suit

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9 h. ago FBI fires additional agents who participated in investigating Trump, AP sources say

The FBI has continued its personnel purge, forcing out additional agents and supervisors tied to the federal investigation into efforts to overturn the 2020 election despite efforts by Washington’s top federal prosecutor to try to stop at least some of the terminations

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9 h. ago Doctors reveal the exact number of calories you need to cut to lower your risk of diabetes and heart disease

Doctors behind a clinical trial from Rush University in Chicago have revealed the exact number of calories that may help overweight and obese Americans lose 10 percent of their body weight.

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10 h. ago Two Massachusetts men arrested after explosion at Harvard Medical School, says FBI

Logan David Patterson and Dominick Frank Cardoza face charges of conspiracy to damage by fire or explosiveTwo Massachusetts men were arrested on Tuesday in connection with a weekend explosion at Harvard Medical School, authorities said.Logan David Patterson and Dominick Frank Cardoza face charges of conspiracy to damage by means of fire or an explosive, according to the charging document. Patterson, 18 and from Plymouth, and 20-year-old Cardoza from Bourne were arrested on Tuesday morning and due to be arraigned in federal court later in the day. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Strictly's Balvinder Sopal 'left confused' by judges in 'I don't know' admission

The EastEnders actress was in the dance-off for the third time on the BBC dancing competition

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10 h. ago Mamdani reacts to Trump’s threat to defund New York City if he wins mayoral race

New York City mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani has dismissed threats by Donald Trump to cut federal funding to the Big Apple if the democratic socialist secures city hall.

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11 h. ago Strictly's Craig Revel Horwood makes 'retirement' admission as he's 'feeling great' after milestone

He is currently back alongside his fellow judges on the hit BBC One dance show as the 2025 series continues

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11 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing legend says it 'doesn't make sense' as they slam judges

The most recent weekend in the ballroom was a spooky one as it was the BBC One show's annual Halloween special

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12 h. ago Border Patrol official behind Chicago immigration crackdown defends tactics as Trump cheers

The Border Patrol leader who’s behind an aggressive immigration crackdown across the Chicago area is applauding his agents’ use of force and aggressive tactics

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