45 m. ago Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner ignite a rivalry that can change tennis forever

A record-breaking French Open final was the moment where an exciting new rivalry became a generational one as Alcaraz and Sinner look to push themselves and the sport to new heights

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46 m. ago Trump tariffs latest: Immigration crackdown will end strong US growth, warns JP Morgan

Trump tariffs latest: Immigration crackdown will end strong US growth, warns JP Morgan  The Telegraph

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56 m. ago British government reverses policy that limited home heating subsidies for retirees

The British government say it is reversing its unpopular plan to end winter home heating subsidies for millions of retirees

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58 m. ago 9 ways we kept in touch during the 80s, 90s and noughties, which you'll only understand if you were around

The way we communicate has changed hugely in recent years, rapidly rendering once-ubiquitous technology obsolete.

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91 m. ago Getty Images’ legal action against AI firm is ‘day of reckoning’

‘Getty Images’ position is that the two industries can exist in synergistic harmony’

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1 hour ago Tell us how popular culture has prompted you to make a dramatic life change

We’d like to hear from people who have been inspired by a song, TV show, film or book to make a major change in their lifeWhether it’s leaving a loveless relationship after watching Sex and the City or a punk band inspiring you to quit drinking, we’d like to hear about your moments of cultural awakening for a column in the Guardian’s Saturday magazine.If you’re having trouble using the form click here. Read terms of service here and privacy policy here. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago 9 million pensioners to receive winter fuel payment again this year in Reeves U

Almost nine out of 11 pensioners who lost the payments last year will have them reinstated after Labour suffered a massive political backlash against the decision

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1 hour ago Two London private schools are forced to close following Labour's VAT raid on fees

Both schools cited the tax as they announced they would be forced to close their doors within the next year

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1 hour ago Keir Starmer says technology can create a ‘better future’ as he addresses AI fears

Prime minister announces changes to boost UK’s artificial intelligence infrastructure in speech at London Tech WeekUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer has said ministers should be able to “look every parent in the eye” and pledge that tech can create a “better future” for their children.The UK prime minister opened London Tech Week with a series of policy announcements on artificial intelligence, including a boost to AI infrastructure and a new AI tool to transform the planning system. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Aid cuts put vital work to protect millions in Ethiopia from climate crisis at risk

Programmes helping vulnerable communities in Ethiopia to deal with the financial shock of extreme weather and drought are under threat, writes Nick Ferris

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2 h. ago Truth behind Greta Thunberg's 'kidnapping' as she smiles while taking bread from IDF

The climate change activism icon and the 11 other crew members on board the Freedom Flotilla will be shown 43 minutes of uncensored footage from the October 7 massacre

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2 h. ago Rachel Reeves' £300 Winter Fuel Payment change and how pensioners can claim

Earlier this month, Rachel Reeves said more people would qualify for Winter Fuel Payments - and now, more details of the changes and who will be eligible have been revealed

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2 h. ago Winter fuel payments threshold to rise to £35,000, Rachel Reeves announces

Change means about 7.5 million pensioners in England and Wales who lost out on payment will have it restoredUK politics live – latest updatesAll pensioners with an income of £35,000 or less a year will have the winter fuel payment restored in full, Rachel Reeves has announced, after weeks of uncertainty over the decision to make a U-turn on scrapping the benefit.Ministers are restoring the automatic payments as a universal benefit this winter and then recouping the money when higher-income pensioners fill in their tax returns, as creating a new means test would be a highly complex option. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago ‘History will judge us as cowards or heroes’: Ras Baraka, the mayor arrested by Ice, won’t be intimidated

The politician, who’s been labeled ‘too progressive, too Black’ in the race for New Jersey governor, reflects on Trump, immigration and the power of poetryIt took about two minutes for Ras Baraka to be propelled from being a relatively obscure New Jersey politician into a nationwide avatar. The transformation happened on 9 May when he was trying to inspect Delaney Hall, a privately run federal immigration detention center that he accuses of violating safety protocols, when he was arrested by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Ice).Video footage of those fateful minutes show burly Ice agents dressed in militarised fatigues dragging the mayor into the compound. Baraka, who was accompanying three congressmembers, has his hands yanked behind his back and is handcuffed. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago How can US cities resist Trump’s mass deportation agenda? Look to Chicago

The sanctuary city has a long history of protecting immigrant communities“Know Your Rights” posters, with critical information for interactions with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Ice) officers, are all over the city of Chicago. Plastered across subways or advertised along local bus routes, the Know Your Rights campaign is a coordinated effort on the part of city officials and local immigration advocacy groups to alert individuals of their rights during interactions with Ice. The posters are evidence of Chicago’s activism, long history of protecting its rich immigrant communities and resistance to attempts by previous administrations to weaken their protections. But now, as Donald Trump continues to roll out unprecedented attacks on immigrants – notably increased detentions and deportations without due process – organizers are stretched thin and scrambling to expand traditional tools used in the fight for immigrant rights to accommodate ballooning needs.“I’ve been around since...

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2 h. ago Tom Felton expresses support for JK Rowling despite controversy over her views on trans issues

The actor who played Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter films says he is ‘incredibly grateful’ to Rowling, and that her books have ‘brought the world together’Tom Felton has expressed support for the Harry Potter author JK Rowling, saying he is “not really attuned” to the controversy over Rowling’s gender-critical views.Felton, who played Draco Malfoy in the successful series of Harry Potter films, was asked directly about his position on the controversy by Variety at the Tony awards ceremony on Sunday. Felton said: “I can’t say it [impacts me], I’m not really that attuned to it.” Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Slimmers told 'don't dig your own grave with your own fork' in 1968 diet plan

Times have changed since the early Weight Watchers plan which saw strict limits in place with bans on 43 foods including potatoes and pork

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2 h. ago Warning over new cabin bag charge for Brits travelling to Spain

Travellers have been warned over the controversial new hand luggage rules which are set to be introduced this summer - as the Spanish, German, Slovenian, and Portuguese governments voted against the changes,

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2 h. ago When will white Britons become an ethnic minority? Interactive map reveals the neighbourhoods where they already are

White Britons will be a minority by the early 2050s if the extraordinary pace of immigration continues, claims one of the country's most esteemed demographers.

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2 h. ago Is it safe to travel to LA? Your rights as immigration protests erupt across city

Tear gas and rubber bullets have been used by police, while projectiles have been thrown back by protestors as demonstrations turned violent

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