5 d. ago The Guardian view on Europe’s response to ‘America first’ imperialism: too weak, too timid | Editorial

Sir Keir Starmer and European leaders must defend the rule of international law, as a dangerous new world order emergesThe initial reaction of European leaders to Donald Trump’s illegal military intervention in Venezuela was not only weak, it also had the briefest of shelf lives. Refusing on Sunday to condemn the attack as a breach of international law, European Union member states called hopefully for “a negotiated, democratic, inclusive and peaceful solution to the crisis, led by Venezuelans”. The delusional nature of that response was laid bare as Mr Trump told reporters the same day: “We’re in charge.”So much for the restoration of democracy. The US president also repeated threats of further military action, should the repressive regime left behind when Nicolás Maduro was seized fail to do Washington’s bidding. As Mr Trump’s marginalising of the Nobel prize-winning opposition figurehead María Corina Machado illustrated early on, the will of Ven...

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2 w. ago Kennedy Center president demands $1m from musician who canceled Christmas Eve show

Drummer Chuck Redd decided to cancel his yearly Jazz Jam after Donald Trump added his name to the venueThe president of the Kennedy Center has demanded $1m in damages and fiercely criticized a musician’s sudden decision to cancel a Christmas Eve performance at the venue days after the White House announced that Donald Trump’s name would be added to the facility.“Your decision to withdraw at the last moment – explicitly in response to the Center’s recent renaming, which honors President Trump’s extraordinary efforts to save this national treasure – is classic intolerance and very costly to a non-profit Arts institution,” the venue’s president, Richard Grenell, wrote in a letter to musician Chuck Redd that was shared with the Associated Press. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago How Lionel Messi has brought the MLS forward by ten years ahead of World Cup 2026

WHEN I woke up in New York the other day, it was a proper snow globe  outside. The white stuff was falling heavily and the city looked magical. Christmas time means the  NFL and NBA Stateside but you might be surprised to learn the heat is on ahead of the World Cup. And ‘soccer’ will be...

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2 w. ago Met Office latest weather forecast for Christmas night and Boxing Day in Greater Manchester

Any dreams of a white Christmas are long gone

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2 w. ago A Venezuelan family's Christmas: From the American dream to poverty

Mariela Gómez and thousands of Venezuelan immigrants have faced a challenging Christmas after Donald Trump returned to the White House in January

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2 w. ago No White Christmas but Met Office issues yellow weather warning

A cold health alert has been put in place for later on Christmas day

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2 w. ago No White Christmas for the UK but cold conditions and 65mph winds see yellow weather warning and events cancelled for safety fears

The Met Office's yellow weather warning is in place from 4am until midnight on Christmas Day, with gusts of up to 65mph predicted.

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2 w. ago Met Office verdict on a white Christmas as yellow weather warning issued

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for strong winds up to 65mph across south-west England and Wales on Christmas Day, while confirming it is highly unlikely the UK will see a white Christmas

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2 w. ago Wind and cold weather warnings due but no white Christmas for UK

Low temperatures are likely to have minor impacts on health and social care services.

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2 w. ago Wind and cold weather warnings come into force on Christmas Day

Forecasters have said a white Christmas is unlikely.

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2 w. ago Wind and cold weather warnings to come into force on Christmas Day

Forecasters have said a white Christmas is unlikely.

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2 w. ago Snow White panto brings the roof down in Carmarthen Christmas bonanza

A pantomime production of Snow White is on at the Lyric Theatre in Carmarthen until December 29

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2 w. ago Cold weather health warning issued across the UK for Christmas

Mr Claydon said it was “highly unlikely” that the UK would see a white Christmas this year and that much of the nation will remain dry for the next few days

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2 w. ago White Christmas? Met Office reveals where snow could fall with Christmas Day weather forecast

Temperatures may be low in much of the country, but will we see snow?

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2 w. ago Christmas Day weather in Scotland: Full Scottish forecast as temperatures to plummet to

The Met Office have forecasted a dry but cold Christmas Day - but there’ll be no White Christmas.

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2 w. ago Will it be a White Christmas? Met Office reveals areas that can expect snow flurries tomorrow

Brisk winds picking up from Christmas Eve will make the slightly below-average temperatures feel close to freezing for much of the country, the Met Office said.

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2 w. ago Madame Blanc Mysteries festive special cast including guest stars

Sally Lindsay returns as Jean White for a feature-length Christmas special.

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2 w. ago Madame Blanc Mysteries special cast in full as guest stars joining Sally Lindsay

Sally Lindsay stars as Jean White in the feature-length Christmas special airing on December 23 at 8pm, with fan-favourite characters returning alongside new guest stars.

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2 w. ago UK could be hit with 'snow bomb' just in time for Christmas not seen since 80s

Meteorologists have said a white Christmas might be on the cards for some areas of the UK and could – just – be on the levels not seen for decades

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2 w. ago Sally Lindsay teases Madame Blanc Mysteries' future after festive special

The former Coronation Street actress is returning to her role as Jean White in The Madame Blanc Mysteries Christmas special.

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