41 m. ago Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs to address court after prosecution and defense spar over sentencing – live updates

Combs, whose children described him as a ‘changed man’, will address judge in sentencing hearing in New YorkThe prosecution submitted several victim impact statements to the court ahead of sentencing, including one from Ventura.“While the jury did not seem to understand or believe that I engaged in freak-offs because of the force and coercion the defendant used against me, I know that is the truth, and his sentence should reflect the reality of the evidence and my lived experience as a victim” Ventura wrote. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago US government shutdown: White House halts $2.1bn of Chicago transport funding; ‘I don’t have anything to negotiate’, says Mike Johnson – live

Trump aide Russ Vought said hold would affect work to extend and modernize city’s transit lines amid little hope Senate can agree a way out of shutdownUS government shutdown day three: Republicans and Democrats make little progress on dealTrump administration freezes $2.1bn in funds for Chicago transit projectsAs the world waits for Hamas’s response to Donald Trump’s peace plan for Gaza, the US president has issued a new deadline for the militant group of 6pm ET on Sunday.Trump, who on Monday gave Hamas “three or four days” to respond to his ultimatum, said they were being given “one last chance”. He wrote on his Truth Social platform this morning:Every Country has signed on! If this LAST CHANCE agreement is not reached, all HELL, like no one has ever seen before, will break out against Hamas. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sentencing live: mogul’s children say he is ‘changed man’; prosecutor says he is casting himself as ‘victim’

Combs, who could face lengthy prison sentence after being convicted of prostitution charges in July, is expected to address the courtSean ‘Diddy’ Combs expected to speak in courtSean ‘Diddy’ Combs sentencing: what to knowThe prosecution submitted several victim impact statements to the court ahead of sentencing, including one from Ventura.“While the jury did not seem to understand or believe that I engaged in freak-offs because of the force and coercion the defendant used against me, I know that is the truth, and his sentence should reflect the reality of the evidence and my lived experience as a victim” Ventura wrote. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Taylor Swift fans go wild over brutal 'Joe Alwyn dig' in The Life of a Showgirl single The Fate of Ophelia

Fans have seized on her latest album's lead single, which about how she 'pledges allegiance to' a love interest who 'dug me out of my grave' and 'saved my heart from the fate of Ophelia.'

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4 h. ago Alan Shearer disagrees with Wayne Rooney Man Utd claim even after Ruben Amorim nightmare

Alan Shearer and Gary Lineker were left bemused by Wayne Rooney's claims the Man Utd players are not doing enough, saying the current climate is not helping

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4 h. ago Vanessa Feltz's daughter breaks down in tears as she reveals her children's heart

Saskia, 35, who is a child anxiety therapist, was a guest panellist on the daytime show for a discussion about how best to speak to children about the news.

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5 h. ago Trump and White House ramp up racist memes blaming Democrats for shutdown: ‘Dollar Store Obama’

President continues to troll House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries with mariachi jibes as U.S. government remains mired in shutdown with federal jobs and public services at stake

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5 h. ago Wayne Rooney’s Man United claim shut down by Alan Shearer despite Ruben Amorim's struggles

After Wayne Rooney recently criticised the Manchester United squad, Alan Shearer and Gary Lineker both found themselves disagreeing with the ex-Red Devils captain

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5 h. ago Trump issues chilling Gaza ultimatum to Hamas: 'All HELL will break out. This is your final warning'

Trump promised on Truth Social that if the militants did not accept his peace plan that 'all hell' will 'break out against Hamas.'

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5 h. ago Michelle Obama and husband Barack celebrate 33rd anniversary with gushing tribute amid marriage rift rumors

The couple, whose marriage has been subjected to rift rumors all year, delighted in voicing their adoration for one another on their special day.

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5 h. ago Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs in court as sentencing hearing gets under way – live updates

Music mogul, who could face lengthy prison sentence after being convicted of prostitution charges in July, pleaded with judge for a ‘second chance’ Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sentencing: what to knowThe prosecution submitted several victim impact statements to the court ahead of sentencing, including one from Ventura.“While the jury did not seem to understand or believe that I engaged in freak-offs because of the force and coercion the defendant used against me, I know that is the truth, and his sentence should reflect the reality of the evidence and my lived experience as a victim” Ventura wrote. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago ‘Impressive for a robot’: home care chatbots among AI tools being embraced by Australia’s health system

From GPs using the technology to record consultations to AI ‘detectives’ finding brain lesions on scans, experts say it’s only the beginningGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPeta Rolls came to expect Aida’s call at 10am each morning.A daily check-in call from an AI voice bot was not part of the service Rolls expected when she signed up for St Vincent’s home care but when they asked her to be part of the trial four months ago, the 79-year-old said yes because she wanted to help. Although, truth be told, her expectations were low. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago How Keith Urban once snorted $320K worth of cocaine over a few days

To many on the outside, Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban had the picture-perfect marriage.

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7 h. ago Ruben Amorim fires back at Man Utd legends after Wayne Rooney and Gary Neville criticism

A number of Manchester United legends have criticised Ruben Amorim this week after the Red Devils lost 3-1 to Brentford, their fourth defeat in seven games this season

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7 h. ago Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs to be sentenced after pleading with judge for ‘second chance’ – live updates

Music mogul could face lengthy prison sentence after being convicted of prostitution charges in July; court proceedings to begin at 10am eastern timeSean ‘Diddy’ Combs sentencing: what to knowThe prosecution submitted several victim impact statements to the court ahead of sentencing, including one from Ventura.“While the jury did not seem to understand or believe that I engaged in freak-offs because of the force and coercion the defendant used against me, I know that is the truth, and his sentence should reflect the reality of the evidence and my lived experience as a victim” Ventura wrote. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago From where it all began, to when it all fell apart: Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's complete relationship timeline as they split after 19 years of marriage

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban left many fans shocked after it was revealed they had split after 19 years together.

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10 h. ago Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli separate five years after college admissions scandal

The couple are ‘taking a break from their marriage,’ a representative said

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10 h. ago These easy lifestyle tweaks can make menopause more bearable

There are many expert-backed ways to alleviate symptoms during perimenopause and menopause

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10 h. ago Lorraine Kelly says ‘I'm the first to leave' as she opens up in rare marriage insight

Lorraine Kelly has been married to her husband Steve Smith for 33 years, but the ITV presenter has now opened up about a major difference between them

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10 h. ago 'Daughter refuses to go to school, and my marriage is suffering because of it'

Agony aunt Coleen Nolan has advice for a reader who's struggling to cope with her daughter's anxiety around going to school, and her relationship is under pressure too

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