50 m. ago ‘Judges doing politics’: can Spanish PM survive corruption cases against family and allies?

Facing allegations he insists are politically motivated, Pedro Sánchez has cast doubt on independence of some members of judiciaryDespite spending the past 18 months variously defending his wife, his brother, his party, his attorney general and his government against a relentless slew of corruption allegations, Spain’s socialist prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, has not entirely lost his sense of humour.Three weeks ago, Alberto Núñez Feijóo, the leader of the opposition conservative People’s party (PP), rattled off the familiar litany of accusations and concluded by suggesting the man sitting opposite him in congress was neither “a decent or worthy prime minister” but rather a seasoned enabler of corruption. After the giddy applause that greeted Feijóo’s speech from the PP benches had died down, Sánchez rose to his feet and uttered two words. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Shein bans sex dolls after French authorities launch investigation into some that resemble children

France opened investigations against the e-commerce giant for selling the items, just days before it was due to open a physical store in ParisE-commerce company Shein has announced it will ban sex dolls from sale on its sites, after French authorities condemned the company for featuring some that resembled children.In a statement on Monday, the company said that it was imposing a “total ban on sex-doll-type products” and had deleted all listings and images linked to them. A spokesperson told the AFP news agency the ban applied globally. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Class is the next big issue for BBC, says radio star who won £400,000 settlement over gender pay row

The World at One presenter, 59, attended Guernsey's independent Blanchelande College and is married to a baronet. But she said that class is still an issue that needs to be addressed.

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5 h. ago Christmas stamps 2025: when are Royal Mail Christmas stamps available at the Post Office

This year’s designs some of Royal Mail’s most beautiful yet 🎄

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6 h. ago CHRISTOPHER STEVENS reviews Panorama: Trump And The Tech Titans on BBC1: Super

Would you trust a robot to do the babysitting? That's how half-baked multi-billionaire Elon Musk is trying to sell us Optimus, his 'autonomous assistant, humanoid friend'.

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6 h. ago Mum who lost 'beautiful' baby girl after six days honouring her memory

Natasha Haughey welcomed her baby into the world just after Christmas last year.

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6 h. ago What to know about Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry's intervention in LSU football

Louisiana State University lost its football coach and athletic director amid criticism from Gov. Jeff Landry

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6 h. ago Katie Price shares snap of son Harvey in hospital as she gives fans a health update after her eldest son lost 1.5st by taking weight loss injections

Katie Price shared a photograph of her son Harvey in hospital as she kept fans updated after he lost 1.5 stone with weight loss injections.

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8 h. ago Football field could be lost in plan to expand village's cemetery

The field is often used for playing football or dog walking

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8 h. ago Lost site of famed Jesus miracle described in the Bible is FOUND

Archaeologists have identified the site where Jesus cast demons from a man into a herd of pigs, which is mentioned in three Gospels of the Bible.

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9 h. ago Best Black Friday phone and contract deals that are live now

From the latest flagships to budget-friendly bargains, the sale is the best time to upgrade your smartphone

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10 h. ago EFL issue fierce statement after 'unavoidable' Arsenal vs Crystal Palace Carabao Cup row

Arsenal's Carabao Cup quarter-final against Crystal Palace has been rescheduled by the EFL during the incredibly busy pre-Christmas period, leaving neither side happy

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10 h. ago Sir Gareth Southgate says row over flying St George's flag risks wrecking national 'unity'

Sir Gareth Southgate has insisted there is more to ‘bond us all than separate us’

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10 h. ago Terrified Scots passenger thought derailed Cumbria train was 'hit by terrorist attack'

John Topp, 33, was travelling to a meeting in London when he heard a "loud bang" before the train lost power.

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11 h. ago Arsenal lose fixture row with Crystal Palace despite Mikel Arteta's 'not fair' plea

Arsenal were drawn at home to Crystal Palace in the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup, presenting the EFL with a fixture headache due to the Eagles' participation in the Conference League

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12 h. ago Coco Gauff’s second serve the only thing between her and sustained success

World No 3 seems to have taken a step forward in linking up with Gavin MacMillan but double faults at the WTA Finals shows there is still work to be doneFor a brief, hopeful moment in the middle of an intense tussle with her compatriot Jessica Pegula, it seemed as if Coco Gauff had found her way. Gauff had struggled in the first set of their opening match at the WTA Finals in Riyadh on Sunday, but then she dug deep and slowly turned the match around. The American reached set point on her serve at 6-5 in the second set.Guaff then proceeded to hit three dire double faults in a row, which allowed Pegula to retrieve the break without touching the ball. Not a single attempt was even close. Continue reading...

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12 h. ago Urgent warning to Brits as cybersecurity experts discover 1,800 stolen bank cards for sale on the dark web for as little as £6.27

Stolen UK payment cards are being sold on the dark web for an average of £6.27 - less than the cost of a pint.

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13 h. ago LookFantastic Black Friday sale 2025 deals to expect and offers available now

Lookfantastic's Black Friday sale has begun and will last until December 3

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13 h. ago Debenhams' £700 beauty advent calendar is now £127 with brands like Estee Lauder and Mac inside

Debenhams' 2025 beauty advent calendar is now on sale for its cheapest price ever, with over £700 of brands like Estee Lauder and Mac inside - all for just £127

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13 h. ago Vitamin powder loved by Victoria Beckham has 51% off for Black Friday for limited time

AG1, the all-in-one green vitamin drink that's loved by celebrities and sportspeople, has launched its Black Friday sale early, with its best offers of the year

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