58 m. ago Canada election: polls open as shadow of Trump looms over Liberal

Dramatic interventions from US president have upended electionCanadians head to pollsA record number of people – 7.3 million – have already voted during an early voting period that was held last weekend. That topped the 5.8 million Canadians who voted early at the last federal election in 2021.All ballots in a Canadian federal election are counted by hand in front of witnesses, and the final results are validated over a period of time then made available online. Continue reading...

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61 m. ago Panic grips blackout stricken Spain as residents are told to stay indoors, huge queues form for food and petrol

Madrid's Mayor has urged people to stay where they are, while the regional president has called for an emergency plan to be activated so soldiers can be deployed.

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62 m. ago Paisley mum warns women not to fall victim to former neighbour's 'threats'

Jacqueline McCaig said that Paul Richardson made her life a living hell with "threats and intimidation" that lasted four years.

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73 m. ago Spain power outage LIVE: 'Extraordinary' blackout across Iberian peninsula could last into night leaving millions in darkness

Outage hits cities across Spain and Portugal, including capitals Madrid and Lisbon, knocking out metro networks, phone lines, traffic lights and ATM machines

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87 m. ago The true story behind the shooting of Jean Charles de Menezes

The police shooting of the 27 year old Brazilian national is being made into a Disney+ series

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87 m. ago ‘Maga Catholics’ are gaining ground in the US. Now their sight is set on the Vatican

Conservative US Catholics like Steve Bannon look to win ‘war that lasts decades’ with pope antithetical to FrancisOnce the papal conclave starts, the cardinals choosing Pope Francis’s successor will be strictly shut off from the world until a new pope is named. But the coming days before the conclave begins on May 7 will see competing factions of Catholics, including many laypeople, campaigning in the Vatican and the US to influence the church’s future – none with more urgency than those discontented with Francis’s liberal reign.American Catholics will fight to play a central role. Soon after the news of Francis’s death reached faithful the world over, the American counter-revolution mobilized, Vatican watchers say. Red-eyes to Rome were booked. Long-distance phone calls were made. Various cardinals likely received sudden dinner invitations. Continue reading...

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88 m. ago Nicola Coughlan is the epitome of chic in a green sequinned dress and shades as she leaves her handprints in cement during Cannes TV Festival

The Bridgerton actress, 38, slipped into a figure-hugging green sequinned gown for the occasion as she posed up a storm overlooking the ocean.

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93 m. ago Parmesan fans are 'going vegan' after learning how their favourite cheese is made

Many people were left feeling 'violated' and 'sad' after discovering how Parmesan cheese is made - and some have even said they're going to 'go vegan' as a result

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93 m. ago UN is threatened by Israel’s decision to cut ties with relief agency, world court told

Hague judges start five days of hearings on Gaza humanitarian crisisMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe very nature of the UN is threatened by Israel’s refusal to accept the rights of its agencies to operate freely in the occupied Palestinian territories, the international court of justice has heard.The statement was made at the start of five days of proceedings in The Hague that may prove critical to Israel’s future inside the world body. The UN’s top court will hear from dozens of nations and organisations in order to draw up an advisory opinion on Israel’s humanitarian obligations to Palestinians more than 50 days into its total blockade on aid entering Gaza. Continue reading...

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94 m. ago ‘A lot of Russians have been killed. We like this’: on the frontline with a Ukrainian artillery unit

Soldiers expect Moscow to launch summer offensive and dismiss US efforts to bring peace as ‘pretty disappointing’Europe live – latest updatesFrom a line of trees the Ukrainian gun team prepared to fire. An artilleryman, Yurii, loaded a 152mm shell into an old Soviet-made howitzer. “We are ready!” Yurii said. He moved away from the barrel. “Fire!” the unit’s commander replied. There was an almighty boom.White smoke filled the dugout, which was hidden beneath camouflage nets and cut pine branches. From the undergrowth, a chiffchaff resumed its spring warbling. Continue reading...

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96 m. ago CBBC icon makes TikTok debut and fans think she still looks like legendary character

An actress made her debut on TikTok today, and her first video was flooded by fans who were delighted to be reminded of an iconic CBBC programme which started in 2002

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1 hour ago Kate Middleton and Prince William's secret gesture in memory of Southport stabbing victims

The Prince and Princess of Wales visited Southport last year, weeks after a horrific stabbing attack claimed the lives of three young girls - and now it's emerged they've made an incredible gesture in their memory

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1 hour ago Drug cartel boss finally caught as police find body missing head, arms and legs

Eduardo López Torres, known as 'El Chambitas', an alleged leader of the Acapulco Independent Cartel, was arrested over the weekend as a grisly discovery was made in La Laja, Acapulco

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1 hour ago Girl, 14, showed no remorse after school stabbing and made threats in detention

The schoolgirl was sentenced at Swansea Crown Court on Monday to 15 years in detention for attempted murder.

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1 hour ago Should Prince Andrew be allowed to return to public duties? Vote in our poll

As Prince Andrew made a surprise appearance with the Royal Family on Easter Sunday, we want to know if you think the Duke of York should return to public duties - vote in our poll to have your say

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1 hour ago Woman says following four easy skincare rules transformed her appearance

A woman has shared how she made four small changes to her skincare routine and saw a huge difference in her skin when she remained consistent with the routine - but you will have to be patient

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1 hour ago UFC chief Dana White told who to call 'if he needs a saviour' – 'I'll be ready'

UFC ULTIMATE INSIDER COLUMN: Ian Machado Garry steps up at late notice at UFC Kansas City to get a welterweight title shot and is the back-up star for Belal Muhammad vs Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 315

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2 h. ago Evanilson red card appeal decision made after VAR controversy vs Manchester United

Evanilson was shown a red card against Man Utd on Sunday afternoon and Bournemouth have now decided to appeal that decision.

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2 h. ago Liverpool take firm transfer stance on Nunez after Premier League title confirmed

Darwin Nunez is set to leave Liverpool this summer and Atletico Madrid may look to reach the front of the queue for the struggling striker according to reports in Spain

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2 h. ago Scoreboards and cameras disabled as power outage hits Madrid Open

Lights and toilets at the tennis tournament were affected by the power cut while matches were suspended

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