81 m. ago Boy, 17, will spent Christmas behind bars for manslaughter of man following an assault

The teenager, who cannot be named for legal reasons, pleaded guilty to manslaughter when he appeared at Portsmouth Crown Court on Monday 6 October

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2 h. ago Welcome to our age of impunity – where the ICC prosecuting atrocities is a rare feat | Simon Tisdall

The jailing of a Sudanese militia leader is an anomaly in a world where Putin, Netanyahu and yes, Hegseth, act without fear of international lawIt was a rare success for international courts struggling to resist a rising tide of official lawlessness. Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-al-Rahman, a leader of the notorious, government-backed Janjaweed militia that committed genocide in Sudan’s Darfur region from 2003 to 2005, was jailed for 20 years last week by the international criminal court (ICC). He had been found guilty on 27 counts of war crimes and crimes against humanity.Although hundreds of militia were involved, Abd-al-Rahman, also known as Ali Kushayb, is the first person to be convicted of atrocities in Darfur, now again the scene of terrible violence in Sudan’s civil war. The ICC has charged Omar al-Bashir, Sudan’s president at the time, with genocide and war crimes. Ahmad Harun, a former minister, faces similar charges. But both men have evaded arrest. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Saltburn’s Archie Madekwe: ‘It’s easy to get lost in the bigger picture – that’s when you can fall into narcissism’

The British ‘Midsommar’ and ‘Saltburn’ actor, this month named one of ‘Hollywood’s hottest young stars’, now plays a stalked musician in the eerie thriller ‘Lurker’. He talks to Tom Murray about nascent celebrity, the provocations of Emerald Fennell, and his night at Paris Hilton’s birthday party

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2 h. ago Celebrities' favourite London shops — from Liberty to Hedonism wines

Need some inspiration for your Christmas shopping? See where Elizabeth Hurley, Ralph Fiennes and other famous names part with their money on London’s high streets

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3 h. ago I live in one of the 'UK's unhappiest places' but one thing makes me never want to leave

Peterborough has been named as one of the UK's unhappiest places to live, ranking 213 out of 220 locations according to Rightmove

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3 h. ago UK snow: Met Office names 15 dates snowfall could hit in December and January

New long-range forecasts predict temperatures could plummet with wintry showers to follow, as models suggest the potential for a White Christmas with snow from Scotland down to the Home Counties

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3 h. ago Less than 50 convictions relating to banned XL bully dogs since new laws brought in

The breeding, selling, abandonment and exchange of the dogs was banned in Scotland in February last year and owners have to apply for an exemption certificate to keep their dogs.

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7 h. ago From pear juice to patches – I test three products designed to help you survive festive hangovers

PARTY season is in full swing, but it can take a toll on your health.    It’s a good idea to stick to the guidelines on limits – and plan alcohol-free days. Also, eat before you hit the booze, to slow the absorption of alcohol in to your bloodstream.   Here, in the name of research, I’ve tried out some health products that may...

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8 h. ago Paul Lim makes World Darts Championship history to set up Luke Humphries rematch

The septuagenarian stunned Jeffrey de Graaf in the first round at Alexandra Palace.

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9 h. ago Stephen Robinson urges St Mirren players to prove their point against Celtic and join Buddies legends list

Saints are underdogs but Robinson believes they can stun the Hoops at Hampden and write their name into Paisley folklore.

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10 h. ago Chilling image of woman in frame spotted on Jeffrey Epstein's desk in photo with Steve Bannon

A newly released photo of Jeffrey Epstein and Steve Bannon shows a chilling image of a woman in a frame on the late financier's desk at his New York City townhouse

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10 h. ago Paul Lim, 71, becomes oldest player to win match at PDC World Championship

Lim beats world No 49 Jeffrey de Graaf at Ally PallyLim: ‘Just to make it here is an achievement’The 71-year-old Paul Lim pulled off a stunning victory in the PDC World Championship on Saturday night, beating the world No 49, Jeffrey de Graaf, in the first round at Alexandra Palace and becoming the oldest winner of a world championship match.Lim, who featured in his first world championship in 1982 and in 1990 became the first player to hit a nine-darter at a world championship, led from the off on his first visit to the Ally Pally stage since 2022, taking the first set against the throw before being pegged back to 1-1 by his Dutch-born Swedish opponent.This story will be updated Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Giuffre family ‘disappointed’ Met police not investigating claims against Andrew

Relatives of Virginia Giuffre say they are surprised Scotland Yard made decision just before release of Epstein filesThe family of Virginia Giuffre have expressed their “deep disappointment” that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor will not face a criminal investigation in the UK over allegations against him.It was alleged that Mountbatten-Windsor had sex in London with a teenager who was trafficked, and then put pressure on his police protection officer to dig up dirt on her. Continue reading...

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11 h. ago Paul Lim, 71, makes history by beating Jeffrey de Graaf to break own Ally Pally record

Paul Lim has extended his own record as the oldest player to win at the PDC World Championship by beating Jeffrey de Graaf in the first round, aged 71

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11 h. ago Woman becomes first person in the UK to win legal battle using AI law firm

The healthcare worker, who had a stellar performance record at work, felt helpless when bosses placed her on a Performance Improvement Plan

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12 h. ago Phil Foden’s rocky road is proof that a prodigy’s promise is no guarantee of glory | Jonathan Wilson

The Manchester City midfielder is in sparkling club form but that doesn’t mean he is the right fit for Tuchel’s EnglandBy the time the World Cup comes around, nine years will have passed since Phil Foden won the Golden Ball as England lifted the Under-17 World Cup. That tournament can be seen in hindsight as a watershed for the English game, the first indication that the elite player performance plan (EPPP) and the England DNA project – taking youth football seriously – might be beginning to pay off.Youth football is notoriously unpredictable and England’s record in the Under-17 World Cup since shows a failure to qualify and a pair of last-16 exits, but following that 2017 success, England’s senior side have reached two European Championship finals and a World Cup semi-final, while the under-21s have won two European titles. Two previous Golden Ball winners from Under-17 World Cups – Cesc Fàbregas and Toni Kroos – have gone on to win the senior World Cup. Some, such as Landon Donova...

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12 h. ago True meaning behind Andrew's 'smug smile' after latest Jeffrey Epstein scandal

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was spotted horse riding near Windsor Castle earlier today, and appeared in a more confident, jovial mood than previous, it's been claimed

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13 h. ago Maresca’s cryptic comments spark confusion after Chelsea sink Everton

What had seemed like a routine win for Chelsea became something a lot more mysterious thanks to a cryptic comment from Enzo Maresca in the post-match press conference. “The last 48 hours,” he said, “have been the hardest since I joined the club because so many people didn’t support me and the team.”But which people? It was far from obvious. There was a clear sense Maresca was directing a message to somebody: he made the statement in response to a question about Malo Gusto’s form and repeated it before clarifying: “I love the fans and we are very happy with the fans.” Nor did it seem that he meant the media; he has never previously given any indication he cares what journalists and pundits say, there was no sense of hostility and he had appeared in perfectly good spirits at his pre-match press conference. Continue reading...

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14 h. ago Met will not investigate claims against Andrew relating to Virginia Giuffre

Scotland Yard says it is sticking with earlier decision not to launch criminal inquiry into Andrew Mountbatten-WindsorAndrew Mountbatten-Windsor will not be the subject of a criminal investigation in Britain over allegations he had sex in London with a teenager who was trafficked, and then put pressure on his police protection officer to dig up dirt on her.The Metropolitan police on Saturday said after weeks of review, it would not launch any formal criminal investigation into King Charles’s brother. Mountbatten-Windsor’s ties to the convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein led to the stripping of his royal status. Continue reading...

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14 h. ago Andrew smirks while riding horse near Windsor Castle after latest Epstein photo dump

The ex-Prince Andrew was seen riding a horse near to the ground of Windsor Castle earlier today - just hours after Democrats on the House Oversight Committee published new photos from the estate of Jeffrey Epstein

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