4 h. ago ‘Opportunity of a lifetime’ as Red Arrows appoints first female leader

Wing Commander Sasha Nash has taken on the role of Officer Commanding.

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5 h. ago New Red Arrows leader announced as woman to lead display team for first time

For the first time in Red Arrows history a woman will be leading the 150-strong team. Wing Cdr Sasha Nash says she 'excited' and hopes their team will inspire future aviators.

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20 h. ago Red Arrows lands its first ever female boss: Hope for 'culture change' after string of sexual abuse and harassment scandals

Wing Commander Sasha Nash, a Tornado pilot, has taken charge of what is known officially as the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team.

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32 h. ago 'Proven leader': Rangers announce new arrival but face delay in start date

Cavenagh delighted to land appointment from Paisley outfit

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32 h. ago John Swinney 'not serious' about independence, claims Reform's Scottish leader

Malcolm Offord, a millionaire businessman and former donor to the Conservatives, is expected to be announced this week as the first Reform UK leader in Scotland.

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3 d. ago Scottish Premiership: O’Neill says Celtic need ‘to get some people in’ despite rout of Dundee United

Celtic win 4-0, equalling biggest victory of the seasonBowie scores equaliser as Hibs and Motherwell draw 1-1Martin O’Neill warned Celtic could be in trouble if they do not strengthen their squad despite resuming his supervision of the team with a 4-0 victory over Dundee United. A dominant display seemingly banished concerns there might be lasting damage from Wilfried Nancy’s brief but torrid tenure, when Celtic lost six out of eight games.O’Neill returned to oversee a first clean sheet since his final game in caretaker charge and equal the two biggest wins of the Premiership season, which also came under his watch. Two first-half goals in five minutes, from Yang Hyun-jun and Arne Engels, sent Celtic on their way, with substitute Benjamin Nygren and Daizen Maeda scoring after the break. “We played really well,” said the 73-year-old. “It was nice to see players performing well, playing with confidence, and it was just nice to win.”This story will be updated Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Australia's leader announces a major national inquiry into antisemitism after Bondi mass shooting

Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a national inquiry into antisemitism

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6 d. ago ‘Pivotal moment’ for UUP as nominations officially open for next leader

Current Ulster Unionist Party leader Mike Nesbitt announced earlier this month that he intends to stand down.

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6 d. ago Nigel Farage to announce Reform UK Scottish leader next week

The Reform UK leader said he will make the announcement at a press conference in Edinburgh on Thursday.

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7 d. ago Trump’s new world order is being born – and Venezuela is just the start | Owen Jones

The US president has been quite clear that Cuba, Mexico, Colombia and Greenland are in his sights. We must believe himAs Venezuela’s skyline lit up under US bombs, we were watching the morbid symptoms of a declining empire. That may sound counterintuitive. After all, the US has kidnapped a foreign leader, and Donald Trump has announced that he will “run” Venezuela. Surely this looks less like decay than intoxication: a superpower high on its own force.But Trump’s great virtue, if it can be called that, is candour. Previous US presidents draped naked self-interest in the language of “democracy” and “human rights”. Trump dispenses with the costume. In 2023, he boasted: “When I left, Venezuela was ready to collapse. We would have taken it over, we would have gotten all that oil, it would have been right next door.” And this was no off-the-cuff remark. The logic of an oil grab, and much more besides, is laid out plainly in Trump’s recently published National Security Strategy. Continue ...

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8 d. ago From grudging respect to unease: Russia weighs up fall of Maduro

Reaction to effectiveness of US operation contrasts with loss of key ally for Putin, whose priority remains Ukraine Europe live – latest updatesA surprise raid on the capital in the dead of night, ending with the capture of the country’s leader. By the following day, the invading power announces it will rule the nation for an indefinite period.That was how Vladimir Putin envisaged his full-scale invasion of Ukraine playing out in February 2022. Instead, it was Donald Trump who pulled it off in Venezuela, in an operation condemned by many as illegal, whisking away the Kremlin’s historic ally Nicolás Maduro, who now faces trial in New York. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Keir Starmer 'wants to speak to Trump' over Venezuela raid as PM breaks silence

US President Donald Trump announced the Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro had been captured after a series of blasts tore through Venezuela's capital this morning

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2 w. ago 'Perfect' festive mimosa recipe is ideal for Christmas morning

A woman has shared a simple method to make mimosas in the lead-up to Christmas - and it's perfect for festive morning celebrations. All you need is a few ingredients

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3 w. ago Viktor Gyökores holds nerve to sink Everton and keep Arsenal top of pile

Mikel Arteta can toast his sixth anniversary as Arsenal manager from the Premier League summit after his team responded to Manchester City’s challenge with a slender yet merited win at Everton. The Christmas No 1 spot is secure, though Arteta will know more convincing performances are required to hold on until the final reckoning.Viktor Gyökeres’ emphatic first half penalty sealed a valuable away victory against an Everton team missing several important components. Arsenal’s display was more efficient than impressive, more resolute than domineering, but this was a test of character after three away games without a win in the league and having lost top spot for the first time since mid-October shortly before kick-off. Arteta’s side ensured City’s stay in first place would be brief. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Government launches investigation into foreign money in UK politics

The announcement comes after the jailing of former Reform UK leader in Wales Nathan Gill for taking bribes to make pro-Russian statements.

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4 w. ago Man United’s next task is clear as dramatic intervention leads to game of the season

Manchester United 4-4 Bournemouth: Ruben Amorim’s shift in formation brought his team’s best attacking display in months - the problem was at the other end, and that his side still cannot win games

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