2 h. ago Donald Trump says he ‘didn’t want’ Sadiq Khan at state visit events

Sir Sadiq is understood to have made it clear weeks ago that he did not seek or expect an invite to events held for the contentious state visit.

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2 h. ago Donald Trump says he banned Sadiq Khan from state banquet in fresh attack on 'worst mayor'

US President launches stinging attack on London mayor as he returns to US saying crime in capital ‘through the roof’ and mayor ‘disaster’ on immigration

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2 h. ago Donald Trump dubs Sir Sadiq Khan 'one of the worst mayors in the world' as he claims he BLOCKED London leader from joining state visit

The MAGA leader told reporters onboard Air Force One during his flight back to the US that he didn't want the London Mayor there.

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8 h. ago London mayor releases statement after council member’s arrest

London mayor releases statement after council member’s arrest  WKYT

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15 h. ago Mayor of London Sadiq Khan describes Gaza situation as genocide

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan describes Gaza situation as genocide  BBC

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17 h. ago Sadiq Khan accuses Israel of committing 'genocide' in Gaza putting himself at odds with Keir Starmer

The Mayor of London said his conclusion was ‘inescapable’ after the UN found that Benjamin Netenyahu’s administration ‘orchestrated a genocidal campaign for almost two years’

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22 h. ago China’s ‘temple economy’ in the spotlight as scandals rock influential religious leaders

Powerful Buddhist monks who have previously escaped punishment are the latest target of the government’s crackdown on excess wealth and alleged corruptionFor a religious leader, the allegations were scandalous. Mistresses, illegitimate children, embezzlement. But in 2015, the head abbott of Shaolin monastery, the cradle of Zen Buddhism and kung-fu in China, was untouchable. Shi Yongxin, the so-called “CEO monk” who turned the 1,500-year-old monastery into a commercial empire worth hundreds of millions of yuan, held firm. Soon he was cleared of all charges.But 10 years later, the 60-year-old monk was not so lucky. In July, not long after Shi returned from a trip to the Vatican to meet the late Pope Francis, the Shaolin Temple released a statement saying that he was being investigated for allegedly misappropriating funds and for fathering illegitimate children with multiple mistresses. Less than a fortnight later he was dismissed and stripped of his monkhood. He has not been heard fro...

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34 h. ago Rugby player dies after collapsing in scrum as club release heartbreaking statement

Despite the desperate efforts of his teammates and medical staff, the player could not be saved

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35 h. ago London’s Mayor Takes Aim at a Visiting Trump, Furthering Their Feud

London’s Mayor Takes Aim at a Visiting Trump, Furthering Their Feud  The New York Times

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35 h. ago Trump's UK Visit Largely Avoids London Amid Criticism from Mayor Khan

Trump's UK Visit Largely Avoids London Amid Criticism from Mayor Khan  Editorji

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35 h. ago London mayor shares strong message to Trump as he takes aim at 'toxic' state visit

London mayor shares strong message to Trump as he takes aim at 'toxic' state visit  UNILAD

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36 h. ago Sadiq Khan blasts Donald Trump in scathing putdown ahead of state visit

Donald Trump previously exchanged barbs with Sir Sadiq Khan on Twitter, accusing the London mayor of doing a "terrible job" with the city and that he was a "nasty person"

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37 h. ago ‘Autocrat’s Playbook’: London Mayor Rips Into Trump Ahead of State Visit

‘Autocrat’s Playbook’: London Mayor Rips Into Trump Ahead of State Visit  The New York Sun

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39 h. ago Ricky Hatton's family thought he was 'in a good place' as new statement on death released

Ricky Hatton's family have released a heartbreaking statement in which they said he seemed to be "in a good place" and "excited for the future" in the days before his death

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40 h. ago Ricky Hatton's family share heartbreaking details of boxing icon's final days

Ricky Hatton's family have released a new statement after the former professional boxer was found dead at his home in Hyde, Greater Manchester, on Sunday

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41 h. ago Trump state visit live: London's mayor says US president has 'fanned flames of far

Trump state visit live: London's mayor says US president has 'fanned flames of far-right' - as royals prepare for Windsor welcome  Sky News

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49 h. ago London mayor: Trump ‘perhaps done the most to fan the flames of divisive, far

London mayor: Trump ‘perhaps done the most to fan the flames of divisive, far-right politics’  The Hill

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51 h. ago Ruben Amorim's Man Utd future in fresh doubt as club chief releases statement

Ruben Amorim is under increasing pressure at Manchester United after a dismal start to the season, with the club already drawing up a list of potential replacements

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53 h. ago Trump state visit LIVE: London mayor Sadiq Khan launches scathing attack on president as he is due to land in Britain

US President is due to touch down with First Lady Melania Trump at Stansted Airport on Tuesday evening

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54 h. ago Trump has fanned the flames of divisive politics around the world, says Sadiq Khan

Exclusive: London mayor says US president has ‘perhaps done the most’ to encourage far rightLondoners must show Trump we reject his politics of fear | Sadiq KhanDonald Trump will arrive in the UK tonight to a barrage of criticism from Sadiq Khan, the mayor of London, who has accused the US president of doing more than anyone else to encourage the intolerant far right across the globe.In what will be considered to be a direct challenge to Keir Starmer’s government to take a more robust stance towards Trump, Khan said the president’s use of the military in cities and targeting of minorities was “straight out of the autocrat’s playbook”. Continue reading...

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