37 m. ago US issues sanctions against UN official investigating abuses in Gaza

Trump administration targets Francesca Albanese, a special rapporteur, in latest action against critics of Israel’s warThe Trump administration announced on Wednesday it was issuing sanctions against an independent official tasked with investigating human rights abuses in the Palestinian territories, the latest effort by the United States to punish critics of Israel’s 21-month war in Gaza.The state department’s decision to sanction Francesca Albanese, the UN special rapporteur for the West Bank and Gaza, comes after a recent US pressure campaign to force the international body to remove her from her post failed. Continue reading...

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77 m. ago Lawrence Shankland learns Hearts captaincy fate as Derek McInnes makes decision on the 'real deal'

Shankland penned a three-year deal with the Jambos last week after allowing his previous Tynecastle deal to run down

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2 h. ago Trump denies he was unaware of Ukraine weapons pause day after admitting he didn’t know who ordered it

Donald Trump has said that he “would be the first to know” if a big decision such as the Ukraine weapons pause was authorised by the government, despite earlier saying he did not know who ordered it.

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6 h. ago Bob MacIntyre reflects on 'rash decision' ahead of Genesis Scottish Open title defence

Oban man helps raise awareness of MND before trying to hang on to his coveted trophy

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6 h. ago Geri Horner's heartbreak over Christian's Red Bull exit as she makes decision on future

Geri Horner is unhappy over her husband Christian Horner's decision to leave Red Bull, claims a source close to the family, with the former singer making a decision on their future

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6 h. ago Starmer and Macron agree that ‘new deterrent’ needed to stop small boats, No 10 says – UK politics live

Starmer and Macron are due to attend a more formal summit tomorrowThe BMA strike decision must be a tempting topic for Kemi Badenoch at PMQs, which is starting very soon. The Conservatives have repeatedly criticised the government for the way they swiftly settled public sector pay disputes when they took office; they argue that Labour was too generous to the unions, thereby encouraging them to threaten further strikes.Here is the list of MPs down to ask a question.Streeting says he is “disappointed” by the proposed strike, and he insists resident doctors have had a relatively good outcome on pay. He says:I remain disappointed that despite all that we have been able to achieve in this last year, and that the majority of resident doctors in the BMA did not vote to strike, the BMA is continuing to threaten strike action.I accepted the DDRB’s recommendation for resident doctors, awarding an average pay rise of 5.4%, the highest across the public sector. Accepting this above inflation re...

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7 h. ago Top X boss Linda Yaccarino QUITS as Elon Musk's feud with Donald Trump escalates

The executive announced the decision to step away from Elon Musk's company on Wednesday morning.

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7 h. ago Primary school teacher banned after failing to tell bosses she was in relationship with sex offender

Leanne Till was found to have made the ‘deliberate decision’ not to inform the school of her relationship

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7 h. ago Rare notoriously stinky flower begins blooming in California

A rare flower that is known for its distinctive foul smell has begun blooming in California.

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7 h. ago Who is Steven Lyons as Glasgow crime clan boss pictured for first time in years

Steven, who is the son of former boss Eddie Lyons Snr, is understood to be the head of the notorious clan.

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8 h. ago Jeffrey Epstein's brother reveals why he refuses to believe death was suicide despite Pam Bondi claims

Jeffrey Epstein's brother said he 'laughed at how stupid' the Trump administration's handling of the 'Epstein files' has been amid mounting scrutiny on the notorious pedophile's death.

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8 h. ago Harry and Meghan's 'final betrayal' of the Queen: Report claims couple committed 'unforgivable' act and 'things were never the same again'

A year after announcing their decision to step down as senior members of the Royal Family, the Sussexes sat down with Oprah Winfrey for a no-holds-barred interview.

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8 h. ago Ana De Armas, 37, wants to become a mother 'soon' but insists decision is 'not just up to her because love is unpredictable' amid romance with Tom Cruise, 63

The actress, 37, is currently dating Hollywood legend Tom Cruise , 63, and got candid about her desire to have a family one day, while stressing that 'you never know when true love will arrive'.

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9 h. ago Bob MacIntyre pulls back the curtains on his 'rash' decision and reveals what he hates about himself

Scottish star refusing to back down in big calls as he aims for back-to-back Scots titles

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9 h. ago Ruling on Wimbledon expansion challenge could come by end of July, judge says

Campaign group Save Wimbledon Park is challenging the decision of the Greater London Authority to grant planning permission for the expansion.

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9 h. ago Pope offers to hold talks with Russia after meeting Zelenskyy – Europe live

Vatican statement said the pair ‘discussed the ongoing conflict and the urgent need for a just and lasting peace’Following a similar decision by Germany yesterday, the European Union has also summoned the Chinese ambassador following an incident in which China’s military allegedly targeted a German aircraft with a laser during an EU security mission in the Red Sea, Reuters reported.“The Chinese military’s use of a laser to target a German aircraft patrolling with EU Operation ASPIDES in the Red Sea is dangerous and unacceptable,” said Anouar El Anouni, spokesperson for the EU’s Foreign and Security Policy.This act put personnel at risk and compromised the aircraft’s mission. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago Ana De Armas, 37, wants to become a mother 'soon' but insists decision is 'not just up to her as love is unpredictable' amid romance with Tom Cruise, 63

The actress, 37, is currently dating Hollywood legend Tom Cruise , 63, and got candid about her desire to have a family one day, while stressing that 'you never know when true love will arrive'.

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9 h. ago Harry and Meghan's 'final betrayal' of the Queen: Couple's 'unforgivable' act meant that 'things were never the same again' with the late monarch, sources claim

A year after announcing their decision to step down as senior members of the Royal Family, the Sussexes sat down with Oprah Winfrey for a no-holds-barred interview.

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10 h. ago Amazon slashes £50 off 'brilliant' ghd Hair Straightener that styles 'salon

The gadget combines upgraded tech with its classic design for shiny results without extreme damage

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11 h. ago Starmer says UK ‘can’t just tax our way to growth’ as he brushes off call for wealth tax – UK politics live

UK prime minister will have talks with Emmanuel Macron later todayThe BMA strike decision must be a tempting topic for Kemi Badenoch at PMQs, which is starting very soon. The Conservatives have repeatedly criticised the government for the way they swiftly settled public sector pay disputes when they took office; they argue that Labour was too generous to the unions, thereby encouraging them to threaten further strikes.Here is the list of MPs down to ask a question.Streeting says he is “disappointed” by the proposed strike, and he insists resident doctors have had a relatively good outcome on pay. He says:I remain disappointed that despite all that we have been able to achieve in this last year, and that the majority of resident doctors in the BMA did not vote to strike, the BMA is continuing to threaten strike action.I accepted the DDRB’s recommendation for resident doctors, awarding an average pay rise of 5.4%, the highest across the public sector. Accepting this above inflation re...

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