43 m. ago Greta Thunberg's 'freedom flotilla' boarded by IDF troops: Israel confirms it has intercepted Gaza

The activists onboard started reporting 'attacks' around 2am local time, and Israel quickly confirmed it had boarded the 'selfie yacht'.

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48 m. ago Gaza aid ship activists accuse Israel of ‘forcibly intercepting’ vessel as Israeli foreign ministry says ship heading to Israel – live

Freedom Flotilla Coalition says ship’s communications were jammed after Israeli defence minister threatened to ‘take all necessary measures’ to prevent the humanitarian ship from reaching GazaIDF ordered to stop Gaza-bound aid ship carrying Greta ThunbergIn a statement just released, the Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC) has accused Israel of “forcibly intercepting” the Madleen and acting with “total impunity”.It says that at 3.02am CET, the ship was “unlawfully boarded, its unarmed civilian crew abducted, and its life-saving cargo—including baby formula, food and medical supplies—confiscated.”These volunteers are not subject to Israeli jurisdiction and cannot be criminalized for delivering aid or challenging an illegal blockade—their detention is arbitrary, unlawful, and must end immediately.”While Greta and others attempted to stage a media provocation whose sole purpose was to gain publicity — and which included less than a single truckload of aid — more than 1,200 aid trucks have...

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69 m. ago Drivers urged to remove 10 items from the car before Wednesday

UK motorists up and down the nation are being urged to never leave these 10 common items in their car for long periods of time, ahead of the mini heatwave slated to hit the UK next week

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2 h. ago Brit Awards to be held outside London for the first time in its history

The UK music industry's biggest night has been held in London for the past four decades

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3 h. ago 'We'll see': Honest Franco Smith addresses Glasgow Warriors future and makes telling squad admission

Glasgow boss will take time to reflect after season came to end at Leinster

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3 h. ago Urgent NHS blood appeal to avoid national 'Red Alert' as stocks dangerously low

NHS says transfusions for cancer patients and women after childbirth are among those which may be halted if a Red Alert is declared for the first time ever as the service struggles with low stocks

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3 h. ago The BRIT Awards will be held in Manchester for first time in its history in huge TWO YEAR deal

The BRIT Awards will be hosted in Manchester in 2026 and 2027 with next year's date already announced

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3 h. ago Stormont minister calls for terminally ill to be allowed state pension early

Figures from charity Marie Curie show that around 111,000 people die in poverty each year in the UK.

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3 h. ago Bowel cancer cells can ‘shapeshift’ to enable aggressive spread, research finds

Scientists hope the discovery will lead to improved treatments.

Science

3 h. ago Children in most deprived areas more likely to visit A&E and be obese – Unicef

The organisation has called on the Government to lift its two-child benefit cap after its report on deprivation in England.

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3 h. ago Oasis reunion effect sees BRIT Awards move to Manchester for 2026 and 2027

The BRIT awards are moving from London to Manchester for the first time in nearly 50 years thanks to the influence of local acts like Oasis as the huge event will remain up North until 2027

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3 h. ago NHS urgent warning as it faces first ever blood Red Alert with stocks dangerously low

NHS says transfusions for cancer patients and women after childbirth are among those which may be halted if a Red Alert is declared for the first time ever as the service struggles with low stocks

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3 h. ago BRIT Awards 2026 to Be Held Outside London For the First Time

BRIT Awards 2026 to Be Held Outside London For the First Time  Billboard

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3 h. ago BRIT Awards to be held in new UK city as show moved out of London for first time

Show bosses have chosen Manchester to host the next two BRIT Awards in what has been described as a "massive coup" for the city.

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3 h. ago Minister accused of cosying up to Big Tech admits that Artificial Intelligence DOES lie

Peter Kyle acknowledged the fast-emerging technology 'does lie' as he insisted the Government would 'never sell downstream' the rights of artists in the UK.

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4 h. ago Chris Brown fans stunned by 'crazy tour budget' as he returns to the stage after UK arrest

Chris Brown has returned to the stage for the first time since his arrest in the UK as the singer entertained crowds at a concert in Amsterdam's Johan Cruyff Arena

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4 h. ago Rod Stewart enjoys day out with his kids after cancelling shows due to health battle

Rod Stewart was supported by his son and daughter as he stepped out in Beverly Hills for the first time since cancelling six shows due to recovering from the flu

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4 h. ago Carlos Alcaraz: ‘The match is not finished until he wins the last point’

Spaniard saves match points before beating SinnerFrench Open win Alcaraz’s fifth grand slamCarlos Alcaraz says he never stopped believing he could find a way to fight back against his great rival Jannik Sinner and win the French Open despite facing three championship points in an incredible 5 hour 29 minute battle.“The match is not finished until he wins the last point,” said Alcaraz. “It’s just one point away from losing the match, yeah, but a lot of times people came back from match point down in the final of a grand slam or even in other matches. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago ‘The level was insane’: Alcaraz did not stop believing in epic French Open final triumph

Defending champion saves match points before winningJannik Sinner: ‘I have improved as a player since last year’Carlos Alcaraz says he never stopped believing he could find a way to fight back against his great rival Jannik Sinner and win the French Open despite facing three championship points in an incredible five-hour-and-29-minute battle.“The match is not finished until he wins the last point,” said Alcaraz. “It’s just one point away from losing the match, yeah, but a lot of times people came back from match-point down in the final of a grand slam or even in other matches. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Uriah Rennie, first black referee in Premier League, dies aged 65

Trailblazing official battled rare neurological conditionRennie oversaw more than 300 top-flight matchesUriah Rennie, the first black Premier League referee, has died at the age of 65. The Jamaica-born official grew up in Sheffield and oversaw more than 300 top-flight matches, starting with his breakthrough appointment as Derby hosted Wimbledon in August 1997. The game was, however, abandoned due to floodlight failure.The Sheffield and Hallamshire County Football Association posted on X: “We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of our former chair and trailblazing referee, Uriah Rennie. Uriah made history as the Premier League’s first black referee, officiating over 300 top-flight matches between 1997 and 2008. He broke down barriers, shaped our football community and inspired generations to come. Our thoughts are with Uriah’s family and friends at this difficult time.” Continue reading...

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