2 h. ago Could Marine Le Pen’s guilty verdict help fuel the far right? – podcast

The parliamentary leader of France’s far-right National Rally party, Marine Le Pen, has been banned from public office for five years for embezzlement, ruining her chance of a presidential run. Angelique Chrisafis reportsIt is a sentence that has prompted anger among rightwing leaders across the world and led to accusations that democracy is being threatened. This week, Marine Le Pen, the parliamentary leader of the National Rally (RN), the largest opposition party in the French parliament, was banned for five years from public office for embezzlement. Along with more than 20 others, she was found to have used money for European parliament assistants to pay party workers.The shock sentence could end Le Pen’s hopes of running for president in 2027. She is now appealing and has hit back furiously, as have her supporters and allies. Some of her support could hurt her more than it helps, however. The Kremlin spokesperson, Dmitry Peskov, said in response that “more and more European capi...

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3 h. ago 'We have to go on': Bangkok pushes on with quake rescue despite 'no signs of life' – video

Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt said that although no signs of life had been detected, the search for survivors in the rubble of a skyscraper that collapsed during the 7.7 magnitude Myanmar earthquake will continue as experts 'still have hope'. He added that 12 bodies have been found, but that the search for survivors is the priority.‘It’s beyond description’: Bodies pile up in mass graves as Myanmar grapples with quake tollMyanmar earthquake death toll tops 2,000, as health system ‘overwhelmed’ Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Republicans hold onto a Florida House seat after help from Trump and Musk

Right-wing state Senator Randy Fine wins special House election in closer-than-expected race

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3 h. ago Full list of people who can get free NHS prescriptions and services

The NHS offers extra medical help and support to those who suffer from specific conditions - and you could also be eligible for a range of free prescriptions or other services

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4 h. ago Romesh Ranganathan reveals he used to 'fantasise' about suicide and came 'very close' to taking his own life as he opens up about his mental health and how running has helped him

The comedian, 47, admitted he came 'very close' to take his own life when he was a 'super depressed' teenager.

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5 h. ago Six in 10 people unhappy with NHS, poll reveals amid ‘startling collapse’ in public satisfaction with health service

Nearly one in 10 people feel they have been harmed by the health service in recent years, a new poll suggests

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5 h. ago Public satisfaction with the NHS has 'collapsed' to a record low amid long waits for care and wasteful spending, 'gold

Britons blame their frustrations on long waits for a GP, dentist and hospital bed, a shortage of frontline staff and bureaucrat's wasteful spending.

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5 h. ago NHS satisfaction lowest on record as Wes Streeting vows to make it ‘envy of the world again’

British Social Attitudes survey shows a "startling collapse" in public satisfaction with the NHS with only one in five now satisfied with the state of the health service

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5 h. ago Growing cover crops to prevent bare fields helps soil and wildlife – study

Research into regenerative agricultural practices found the clearest benefit for minimising bare soil.

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5 h. ago Ruben Amorim points finger at Man Utd players and hits back at critics

Manchester United sunk to another defeat as they lost 1-0 to Nottingham Forest on Tuesday and Ruben Amorim wasn't impressed with his players, who 'helped' their opponents beat them

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5 h. ago Nuno Espirito Santo ‘over the moon’ as Forest’s dream season continues

Anthony Elanga’s early goal sealed victory over Manchester United.

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5 h. ago 'Wonder heart drug' statins could also lower dementia risk in major breakthrough

South Korean study suggests statins could lower the dementia risk in people by helping to control low-density lipoprotein - also known as 'bad' cholesterol

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6 h. ago Bukayo Saka's celebration speaks volumes after scoring seven minutes into injury return

Bukayo Saka made his long-awaited return from injury on Tuesday night and made an immediate impact as he scored in Arsenal's 2-1 win over Fulham, running over to recognise the fitness coach who helped him in his recovery

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6 h. ago Anthony Elanga reminds Manchester United of lesson they continuously fail to learn

Nottingham Forest 1-0 Manchester United: Anthony Elanga’s solo effort epitomised where the Red Devils have struggled this season

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6 h. ago 'Flying taxis' could become 'everyday reality' as government unveils £20 million plan

Brits could be catching flying taxis in just two years' time under futuristic plans unveiled by the Government - ministers are also hoping to use drones to fight crime and help the NHS

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6 h. ago Man United next five fixtures amid Europa League hope and Premier League struggles

The latest Manchester United news as it's been a disappointing domestic season for the club with all eyes turning to the Europa League

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6 h. ago Unsolved violent crimes in Native American communities to get more attention with FBI surge

The FBI is sending extra agents, analysts and other personnel to field offices in 10 states over the next six months to help investigate unsolved violent crimes in Indian Country

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6 h. ago Travis Kelce ‘training like crazy’ after postponing NFL retirement decision

The Kansas City Chiefs tight end revealed he would be playing another season in the NFL last month

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6 h. ago Pep Guardiola admits he now agrees with infamous Jose Mourinho quote after Man City woes

Manchester City have fallen way below their usual standards during what has been a dismal season, and now Pep Guardiola is on the same page as his old foe Jose Mourinho

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6 h. ago Ross Graham tipped for Scotland call as Dundee Utd boss Jim Goodwin hopes defender is already in Steve Clarke's mind

Big defender has been imposing presence in both boxes for the Tannadice outfit this season and Goodwin reckons he should be in the frame.

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