28 m. ago Arizona’s Adelita Grijalva sworn in after seven weeks in move that triggers Epstein vote

Mike Johnson, the House speaker, had prevented the representative from taking her seat after a special electionArizona Democratic Adelita Grijalva was sworn in by Mike Johnson, the US House speaker, on Wednesday, ending a contentious seven-week standoff that prevented the incoming representative from taking her seat and clearing the path for a vote to release the Jeffrey Epstein files.House Democrats burst into applause on the House floor when Grijalva took the oath of office during a ceremonial swearing in, shortly before the chamber was poised to take up legislation that would end the longest federal government shutdown in US history. The ceremony comes seven weeks after Grijalva won a late September special election to succeed her father, the longtime representative Raúl Grijalva, who died in March. Continue reading...

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45 m. ago The Hunger Games: On Stage review – thundering fight to the death in a dazzling dystopia

Troubadour Canary Wharf theatre, LondonEye-popping visuals and a strong lead performance energise Matthew Dunster’s production – but the emotion gets lost amid the actionA luminous bow hovers in the darkness as if suspended in the sky while the arena-like stage is filled with smoke. A figure emerges: Katniss Everdeen, the girl from District 12 in Suzanne Collins’ post-apocalyptic universe, played by Jennifer Lawrence in the film franchise. With her appearance, the 74th Hunger Games begin – and no special effect is spared.Closely following the plot of Collins’ first book in the young adult series, and the Lionsgate film of 2012, Matthew Dunster’s production is a grand-scale manifestation of dystopian Panem. It is a place in which the haves and have-nots are divided into districts, and in which children are pitted against each other as “Tributes” in a deadly TV gameshow, forced to kill for prime-time entertainment. The last one standing wins the prize of survival. Continue reading...

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61 m. ago US House begins voting on bill that could end longest ever government shutdown

House Democrats vow to vote no but Republican leaders optimistic legislation to reopen government will passUS politics – live updatesThe House on Wednesday began voting on legislation that would end the longest government shutdown in US history, as Democrats voiced fury that the Senate-brokered compromise fails to extend expiring healthcare subsidies.The House returned to Washington to vote after a more than 50-day absence ordered by the Republican speaker, Mike Johnson, to pressure Senate Democrats into reopening the government.The measure’s passage would be welcome news for the White House, which is looking to end the shutdown. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Man United facing sexual abuse claim in the High Court as historical allegation is filed against former kit man

Manchester United have been accused of failing to protect a claimant from sexual abuse by former employee Billy Watts in a High Court legal case.

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2 h. ago Man Utd facing legal action over historic sexual abuse allegation against former employee

Allegations have been lodged against a former Manchester United employee who worked at the club's training ground, the Cliff, in the 1980s and is now deceased

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2 h. ago King's racehorse trainer warns there has 'never been a bigger threat to the industry' than proposed gambling tax

Nicky Henderson and William Haggas have urged the Chancellor to protect horse racing from punishing tax hikes as they argue that 'racing isn't just a sport' but an historic part of British life.

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3 h. ago Lily Allen wows in a sheer dress at The Hunger Games: On Stage premiere night after her cosy date with writer Jonah Freud

The singer, 40, looked incredible in a sheer black dress and Louboutin heels as she arrived at the Troubadour Theatre in London's Canary Wharf on Wednesday.

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3 h. ago Arizona’s Adelita Grijalva sworn in after seven weeks in move that could force Epstein vote

Mike Johnson, the House speaker, had prevented the representative from taking her seat after a special electionArizona Democrat Adelita Grijalva was sworn in by Mike Johnson, the US House speaker, on Wednesday, ending a seven-week standoff that prevented the incoming congresswoman from taking her seat and clearing the path for a vote to release the Jeffrey Epstein files.House Democrats burst into applause on the House floor when Grijalva took the oath of office during a ceremonial swearing in, shortly before the chamber was poised to take up legislation that would end the longest federal government shutdown in US history. The ceremony comes 49 days after Grijalva won a late September special election to succeed her father, the longtime congressman Raúl Grijalva, who died in March. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Al Gore wonders if ‘bullying’ Trump prompted Bill Gates to backtrack on climate

Exclusive interview with ex-US vice-president at Cop30 also reveals his hope around much-maligned climate summitFear of being bullied by Donald Trump may have prompted Bill Gates to row back on the climate crisis, Al Gore has speculated, as he slammed the billionaire’s new position as “silly”, and the US president for his anti-climate stance.Trump, “the most corrupt president in American history”, was “badly damaging the US economy” by pulling away from renewable energy and promoting fossil fuels, the former US vice-president warned. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing's Balvinder Sopal 'overwhelmed' as she makes show history

EastEnders star Balvinder Sopal and her professional partner Julian Caillon made history on Strictly Come Dancing on Saturday night

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4 h. ago Manchester United facing legal action over historic sexual abuse allegation

A claim has been lodged over historic accusations against a former caretaker

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4 h. ago Lily Allen wows in a sheer dress at The Hunger Games: On Stage premiere night amid album success detailing messy split from ex

The singer, 40, looked incredible in a sheer black dress and Louboutin heels as she arrived at the Troubadour Theatre in London's Canary Wharf on Wednesday.

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4 h. ago Mary Earps receives mixed reception by Manchester United fans on return to Old Trafford

The former United goalkeeper made headlines recently following the publication of her new book

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4 h. ago Sir Keir Starmer admits “unfortunate error” in appointment of David Kogan as Independent Football Regulator

Sir Keir Starmer said he made an “unfortunate error” in confirming he was content with the appointment of Labour donor David Kogan as chair of the Independent Football Regulator, a letter to his ethics adviser said.

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5 h. ago Starmer admits he DID sign off on David Kogan's appointment as new football regulator

Sir Laurie Magnus said it was 'regrettable' that the Prime Minister had signed off on Labour donor David Kogan getting the key role.

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5 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing's Balvinder Sopal breaks silence after making BBC show history

Balvinder Sopal and professional dance partner Julian Caillon appeared on Strictly spin off show It Takes Two on Wednesday night

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5 h. ago Man United supporters make Mary Earps feelings clear ahead of historic PSG clash

Manchester United welcome PSG to Old Trafford for their first ever Champions League game at the Theatre of Dreams this evening

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5 h. ago Starmer expresses regret for signing off football watchdog appointment

The Prime Minister told his independent standards adviser he made an ‘unfortunate error’.

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6 h. ago Historic Greater Manchester pub set to open 'first' Christmas ice rink and festive market

The Christmas market will feature more than 20 stalls offering seasonal treats, handmade gifts, jewellery, and festive bakes

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7 h. ago Helen Mirren and Ian Mckellen celebrate launch of RSC Shakespeare curriculum app

The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) unveiled its new digital learning app on Wednesday, 12 November, at Middle Temple, the historic site of the first Twelfth Night performance in 1604.

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