94 m. ago Rubio defends Trump’s foreign policy while tempering peace expectations

Secretary of state backs US president’s contentious policies while urging patience in two-hour press conference

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6 h. ago Willie Collum clamps 'narrative' as Rangers penalty blunder sparks bullish three pronged VAR defence

The SFA Head of Refereeing Operation has cast his eye over a series of high profile VAR calls

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6 h. ago MTG’s fiancé melts down over MAGA infighting ‘bulls***’ at TPUSA conference: ‘I’m just over it!’

‘And if I seem a little angry about it, it's because I am! We waste so much dadgum time on who said this, who said that, all these conspiracy theories,’ Brian Glenn raged on Friday.

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6 h. ago Ukraine strikes Russian tanker in the Mediterranean after receiving £80bn European loan

Putin reiterated his hardline demands of Ukraine at a conference as Ukraine met for more talks to end the war

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7 h. ago Premier League news: Guardiola dismisses exit talk and Slot has ‘moved on’ from Salah fallout

Word from the top-tier press conferences, including updates on Viktor Gyökeres, Tyler Adams and Leeds reinforcements Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Wife of NASCAR driver texted her mom eerie message before plane crash

The final text message from Cristina Grossu Biffle, wife of NASCAR star Greg Biffle, moments before their plane crashed, has been revealed. She texted her mom, “We're in trouble.”

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7 h. ago Putin admits he is 'in love' but refuses to say who the woman is

In an apparently planted question by Russian state media during his annual end of year Q&A, he was asked: 'You said today that you believe love at first sight exists.'Vladimir [Putin], are you in love?'

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8 h. ago Angry Russians turn on Putin over poverty and stagnant economy during marathon press conference

‘Why do ordinary people live worse than Papuans [citizens of Papua New Guinea]?’ hit out one Russian viewer

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8 h. ago Erika Kirk blames ‘the enemy’ for her iPad containing speech failing at TurningPointUSA conference

Erika Kirk blamed “the enemy” after her iPad containing her speech failed during her appearance at TurningPointUSA’s AmericaFest.

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8 h. ago MAGA civil war erupts at Turning Point USA event as speakers turn on each other over Charlie Kirk shooting conspiracies

Several of the night's headliners sent the Thursday event in Phoenix, Arizona, off the rails.

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8 h. ago XL bully ban upheld after campaigners lose Court of Appeal challenge

Owning an XL bully without an exemption certificate is a criminal offence in England and Wales

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10 h. ago Bondi Beach girl, 14, took bullet shielding toddlers as gunmen opened fire

A teenager who shielded two toddlers while the horror Bondi Beach shooting attack unfolded said 'I'm not the hero', despite her brave courage

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10 h. ago Erika Kirk formally endorses JD Vance for 2028, 3 years ahead of presidential election

Her endorsement comes during a period of MAGA infighting over her husband’s death and legacy.

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10 h. ago Countdown to disclosure: What will be EXCLUDED from the Epstein files when they are released in hours

With the Epstein files set to be released hours from now, here's what you should and should not expect to see. This historic disclosure comes after of infighting within the GOP over the issue.

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11 h. ago Putin asked about existence of aliens: ‘This is secret information’

Vladimir Putin was questioned on the existence of aliens during his annual televised news conference.

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11 h. ago Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner takes unusual step ahead of Leeds clash

Crystal Palace boss will make another 11 changes from his UEFA Conference League side - and tell his side to prevent crosses reaching the in-form Leeds forward

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12 h. ago Ben Shapiro goes scorched earth on MAGA over Candace Owens, Tucker and Fuentes at TPUSA conference

Ben Shapiro also railed against Nick Fuentes, labelling him a ‘Hitler apologist, Nazi-loving, anti-American piece of refuse’

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12 h. ago Vladimir Putin backs Donald Trump over $10 billion BBC lawsuit as he insists US President 'is right' to sue broadcaster over Panorama edit: Live updates

LIVEBLOG: Follow the latest developments as Vladimir Putin insists he is 'ready and willing' to discuss peace in Ukraine at his annual end of year press conference.

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13 h. ago ‘Like Maga disciples’: meet the Trump envoys raising eyebrows in Europe

US president has been blatant in his appointment of relatives, close friends and big donors – almost none of whom have diplomatic experienceWhen your goal is to “help Europe correct its current trajectory” because it is “weak”, “decaying” and facing “civilisational erasure”, your choice of highly trained operatives for the mission is plainly of paramount importance.In Donald Trump’s case they include: a former burger magnate; his eldest son’s former fiancee; the owner of the Houston Rockets basketball team; a producer of Broadway musicals; PayPal’s co-founder; and a convicted felon who is also his son-in-law’s father. Continue reading...

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13 h. ago Add to playlist: the bullish confidence and versatility of JayaHadADream and the week’s best new tracks

A breakout star of the underground rap scene shows vulnerability and wit in her genre-bending tracksFrom CambridgeshireRecommended if you like Manga Saint Hilare, Kojey Radical, Little SimzUp next Happiness from Agony out now“One of the coldest writers but man don’t say it ’cause I’ve got vagina,” JayaHadADream raps on her recent track Bug, calling out those who underestimate her talent – and laying bare her lyrical confidence. In a fertile underground rap scene, the Jamaican-Irish, Cambridge-via-Nottingham artist has cut through thanks to her command and vulnerability, as well as a sharp eye for bullshit. The track Main Characters (featuring Big Zuu), also from her recent mixtape Happiness from Agony, is a critique of the fake love and hollow posturing that saturates the music industry. Continue reading...

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