20 m. ago Schoolboy pedestrian, 16, killed in fatal hit and run was 'going to meet father at shops' when he was mowed down by Audi that 'swerved towards e

Abdullah Yaha Al-Zaidy was walking along the pavement when a grey Audi appeared to swerve towards a group of e-bike riders before ploughing into the boy.

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28 m. ago Thousands to march on Whitehall in protest over spending cuts and welfare reform

The People’s Assembly said it expected thousands of trade unionists, campaigners and activists to attend the event

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31 m. ago F1 movie: What critics think as they all say same thing about Brad Pitt

Formula 1 fans aren't sure what to expect from the blockbuster summer movie starring 61-year-old Hollywood star Brad Pitt as a driver alongside Britain's Damson Idris

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32 m. ago Three new Covid symptoms of NB.1.8.1 to know as latest strain lands in UK

The latest Covid signs to look out for may be different to typical virus expectations

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65 m. ago 'Perfect' mini brownie box slashed to under £5 for Father's Day using this unique deal

This might just be the perfect affordable gift for the foodie dad with a sweet tooth

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85 m. ago This bargain whisky tasting set is an incredibly cheap way to buy a posh Father's Day gift

Master of Malt’s premium whisky tasting set includes six carefully selected samples from around the world — a great-value Father's Day gift for under £25.

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96 m. ago A villa we booked in Portugal was infested with mould, slugs, and ants... why won't Booking.com refund?

The villa in Portugal she had booked was the perfect getaway for her and her girlfriends. But when they arrived, their dream holiday couldn't be further from what they expected.

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1 hour ago Arsenal transfer news: £38m agreement 'very close' as Nico Williams message sent

Arsenal are expected to be very active in the summer transfer window as they are determined to go one better in the Premier League after a third consecutive second-placed finish under Mikel Arteta

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2 h. ago Australian bouncy castle operator acquitted in accident that killed six children

Families of victims express disbelief over verdict

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2 h. ago Bad news for Phils, Steves and Dereks as dad names are dying out

Fewer than 10 babies were handed some of the most popular names of the 80s and 90s last year

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2 h. ago 10 'dad names' popular in 80s dying out as almost no babies get them

Fewer than 20 parents picked names like Phil and Steve for their children last year

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2 h. ago Revealed: The scathing words Prince Charles uttered when Harry was born because he 'wanted a girl'

It is no secret that King Charles has a strained relationship with his youngest son Prince Harry. But the rift between father and son may go back even further than royal watchers realise.

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2 h. ago Nigel Farage told his 'mob' isn't wanted after by election surprise

Labour defied expectations to win the Hamilton by election and the party's new MSP criticised Labour

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3 h. ago Trump travel ban comes as little surprise amid barrage of draconian restrictions

President had cued up ban in January order and, despite exemptions, policy will separate families and harm people fleeing crisesDonald Trump’s first travel ban in 2017 had an immediate, explosive impact – spawning chaos at airports nationwide.This time around, the panic and chaos was already widespread by the time the president signed his proclamation Wednesday to fully or partially restrict foreign nationals from 19 countries from entering the United States. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Keir Starmer's muddled politics are reaching their limit. It's time for him to make a choice | Andy Beckett

Veer left or double down on the right? Either way, the prime minister needs to commit and sell it to an impatient electorateAfter less than a year in power, Labour has reached a familiar place. Keir Starmer’s troubled government is at a fork in the road, wondering which direction to follow. With the delivery of its spending review next week after several acrimonious delays, and a Commons vote on its divisive welfare cuts expected later this month, the government’s unity and morale are fragile. The public finances are severely strained, with ever more competing demands, such as for extra defence spending. Though much more energetic than its Tory predecessor, this government often seems opaque, unable to explain its purpose in a compelling way.Many voters and journalists – even more impatient than usual after years of manic politics – are already considering what might replace Starmer’s administration. At barely 20% in the polls, Labour is as unpopular as in its most disliked days und...

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3 h. ago EHRC commissioner calls for trans people to accept reduced rights

Akua Reindorf said law never permitted self-ID, but trans campaigners call remarks ‘profoundly unhelpful’Transgender people must accept a perceived reduction in their rights after the supreme court decision on gender because they “have been lied to over many years” about what their rights actually were, one of the commissioners drawing up the official post-ruling guidance has said.Speaking at a debate about the repercussions of April’s ruling that “woman” in the Equality Act refers only to a biological woman, Akua Reindorf said trans people had been misled about their rights and there “has to be a period of correction”. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Wicked 2 director Jon M Chu confirms Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo will each have a brand new song

‘Wicked: For Good’ is expected to be released in theaters November 21

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4 h. ago Families of children killed in Hillcrest jumping castle incident ‘shattered’ after not guilty verdict

Rosemary Gamble, owner of Taz-Zorb which set up the equipment in Tasmania, had pleaded not guilty to failing to comply with workplace safety lawsAustralia news live: latest politics updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe families of the six children killed in a primary school jumping castle incident are angry after the operator who set up the castle was found not guilty of a workplace safety charge.Chace Harrison, Jalailah Jayne-Maree Jones, Zane Mellor, Addison Stewart, Jye Sheehan and Peter Dodt died after the incident at Hillcrest primary school in Devonport in December 2021.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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4 h. ago ‘Stress crisis’ in UK as 5m struggle with financial, health and housing insecurity

Exclusive: Levels of ‘multi-stress’ at highest since 2008 crash, study says, with people feeling profoundly powerlessMore than 5 million UK adults are experiencing a triple whammy of financial, health and housing insecurity as British households hit levels of “multi-stress” not seen since the global economic crash well over a decade ago, research shows.One in 10 working-age adults are juggling low income and debt, insecure tenancies and high rents, and problems accessing NHS care. They are at least twice as likely as the rest of the population to report mental stress, sleeplessness and isolation. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Symptoms of new Covid variant to spot as NB.1.8.1 reaches UK

This easily transmissible variant could cause symptoms you may not expect

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