3 h. ago Labour ministers are urged to use billions in Russian assets

At the weekend, Rachel Reeves announced that she would use the profits of frozen Russian assets to fund a £2.26 billion loan scheme to help Kyiv fund its reconstruction and buy weapons.

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3 h. ago Threatened species: court asked to compel Australian ministers to create recovery plans

The Wilderness Society launches legal action in hope of helping animals on brink of extinctionFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastOne of Australia’s largest conservation organisations has launched legal action alleging that successive federal environment ministers failed to meet their obligation to create recovery plans for native species threatened with extinction.The Wilderness Society (TWS) filed the proceedings in the federal court on Monday.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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3 h. ago William and Kate 'following in Meghan and Harry's footsteps' with one crucial change

Prince William and Kate Middleton have been more tactile than ever in recent weeks, and it's all a part of a new, Americanised approach, according to royal commentators

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4 h. ago 'In conversation about his legacy John Prescott gave a response that’s stuck with me since'

Writing for The Mirror, Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner says she has taken inspiration from the late John Prescott as she launches a £1.5billion plan to revive neighbourhoods

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4 h. ago Parents 'physically abusing' headteachers as shocking poll reveals surge in violence

School leaders are facing a surge in appalling verbal and online abuse, with many left suffering anxiety, depression and panic attacks and considering quitting their jobs

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4 h. ago Local people to ‘control where Whitehall cash goes’ under neighbourhoods plans

Money will be made available from April 2025, with projects expected to be able to get up and running in 2026.

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5 h. ago Channel 4 News featured son of Hamas official used in BBC Gaza documentary

Footage of Abdullah al-Yazouri, whose father is deputy agriculture minister, included in Gaza reportsChannel 4 News featured the son of a Hamas official in its Gaza coverage, the same teenager who narrated a controversial BBC documentary on the conflict, it has emerged. The news programme used footage of Abdullah al-Yazouri without initially disclosing he was the son of Ayman al-yazouri, the deputy agriculture minister in Gaza’s Hamas-run government. Channel 4 News reported on one occasion that Abdullah was selling chocolate on the streets of Rafah to “help support his family”, according to The Telegraph. Abdullah narrated the BBC’s documentary Gaza: How to Survive a Warzone which was pulled from the iPlayer after details of his family background emerged, with the corporation’s board last week apologising for “significant and damaging” mistakes.In a statement on Monday, Channel 4 News said no payments were made to Abdullah or his family and the boy did not feature in Channel 4 News’...

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5 h. ago Civil servants should be sacked in major crackdown on the £250billion annual cost of crime, report urges

A study by the think tank Policy Exchange, backed by former home secretary Sir Sajid Javid , proposed dismissing all senior managers in the Ministry of Justice and HM Prisons and Probation Service.

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6 h. ago Pentagon changes name of Georgia Army base back to Fort Benning, dumping Fort Moore

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has, for the second time, reversed the renaming of a U.S. military base, saying that Fort Moore in Georgia should revert back to being called Fort Benning

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6 h. ago Minister: Abuse victims deserve change rather than lamenting and repenting

Home Office minister Jess Phillips made the remarks in response to calls for independent safeguarding in the Church of England.

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6 h. ago King Charles ‘determined to play part’ in diplomacy as he welcomes Trudeau

Monarch keen to put his soft power to use amid Trump’s incendiary rhetoric on Canada and tension over UkraineKing Charles is “very conscious” of his global responsibility and unique diplomatic role, and is determined to put that to use, a royal source said, after his meeting with the Canadian prime minister on Monday.Charles met Justin Trudeau at his Sandringham estate in Norfolk, a day after he received the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Major change in Mikel Arteta tells the story as Arsenal stars sent Champions League message

Arsenal face PSV Eindhoven in the last 16 of the Champions League and having blown up in the Carabao Cup and Premier League title race in recent weeks, Europe's biggest prize appears their only chance of silverware

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6 h. ago GP Thomas Kwan fooled his own mum with disguise before trying to murder her partner

Thomas Kwan planned his attempted murder well in advance, making sure to don a cunning disguise before administering a fake Covid jab to his intended victim - even his own mother was convinced

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7 h. ago Chelsea FC £2.5bn sale cash mystery that was pledged to Ukraine but not spent

Ex-Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich pledged to divert all proceeds to a foundation to benefit victims of the war. But three years later and the cash still remains unused, a legal adviser said today

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7 h. ago Liz McColgan calls out 'abusive' trolls who dared to body shame her track star daughter

The mother of Scots Olympian Eilish McColgan has hit out at 'demeaning and abusive' comments aimed at her daughter by vile keyboard warriors.

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8 h. ago London bar owner argues alcohol duty change ‘misunderstands why people drink wine’

London bar owner argues alcohol duty change ‘misunderstands why people drink wine’  Yahoo News UK

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8 h. ago Beating PSV Eindhoven will ‘change Arsenal narrative’ insists Jurriën Timber

Netherlands defender confident ahead of last-16 Euro tieMidfielder Merino set to continue as makeshift strikerJurriën Timber has said Arsenal have an opportunity to “change the ­narrative” of their season against PSV Eindhoven and believes they have the motivation to reach the ­Champions League quarter-finals for a second successive season.Mikel Arteta’s side face the Dutch champions in the first leg of their last-16 tie on Tuesday night having fallen off the pace in the Premier League title race after failing to score in their past two matches against West Ham and Nottingham Forest. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Mushers begin rugged Iditarod race after lack of snow forces major changes to iconic Alaska event

The Iditarod has begun and promises to be like none before

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8 h. ago Sea otters help recover the kelp forests they depend on. Now scientists know how

While threatened by climate change, otters are key to protecting their ocean ecosystems

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8 h. ago ITV Emmerdale fans slam 'ridiculous' decision at Leyla's funeral as she 'deserves better'

Jacob felt alone as he grieves the loss of Leyla in Emmerdale

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