2 h. ago ‘Shocking to the sense of liberty Americans hold dear’: the impassioned US court order in the Ábrego García case

Judges on the US court of appeals for the fourth circuit issued a memorable call for the return of Kilmar Ábrego García and the separation of government powers. Here is the textUpon review of the government’s motion, the court denies the motion for an emergency stay pending appeal and for a writ of mandamus. The relief the government is requesting is both extraordinary and premature. While we fully respect the Executive’s robust assertion of its Article II powers, we shall not micromanage the efforts of a fine district judge attempting to implement the Supreme Court’s recent decision.It is difficult in some cases to get to the very heart of the matter. But in this case, it is not hard at all. The government is asserting a right to stash away residents of this country in foreign prisons without the semblance of due process that is the foundation of our constitutional order. Further, it claims in essence that because it has rid itself of custody that there is nothing that can be done....

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2 h. ago Everything we know about Outlander: Blood Of My Blood from release date, trailer, cast and plot

The Outlander: Blood Of My Blood prequel has been highly anticipated by fans, who are eager to delve into the romantic lives of Jamie and Claire's parents

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2 h. ago Outlander star appears in new Black Mirror episode you may have missed

Black Mirror's Hotel Reverie has a familiar face

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2 h. ago Maryland dad Abrego Garcia moved out of brutal El Salvador jail but remains behind bars, says senator who met with him

Maryland senator blasts Bukele for staging fake ‘margarita’ scene as he rallies for mistakenly deported man’s return

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2 h. ago Pubs allowed to stay open later to mark VE Day 80th anniversary

Sir Keir Starmer has called for the nation to unite in honour as the UK marks 80 years since VE Day

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3 h. ago US senator says margaritas in photo with wrongly deported man planted by El Salvador

Chris Van Hollen of Maryland says drinks placed on table created hoax and neither he nor Kilmar Ábrego García touched themThe US is optimistic that it can end “the very brutal war” between Russia and Ukraine, Vice-President JD Vance said before a bilateral meeting with the Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome on Friday.The meeting comes less than 24 hours after the pair met in Washington. Vance said:I want to update the prime minister on some of the negotiations between Russia and Ukraine even in the past 24 hours, we think we have some interesting things to report on.Since there are the negotiations I won’t prejudge them, but we do feel optimistic that we can hopefully bring this war, this very brutal war, to a close. Continue reading...

Culture

3 h. ago WrestleMania 41: Inside Vince McMahon bombshell allegations ahead of show's Netflix debut

As WWE prepares to stream its most iconic event WrestleMania on Netflix for the first time this weekend, the darker Vince McMahon story still lingers in the background

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3 h. ago Donald Trump to stay in UK castle for state visit despite tariffs slapped on Brits

The US president apparently wants the historic castle to put him up for his planned state visit as it holds special memories for him after last visited it with the late Queen

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3 h. ago ‘I would’ve liked to have stayed’ – Daley Thompson leaves Celebrity Big Brother

Thompson faced the public vote after receiving four nominations.

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3 h. ago Parents plotted to sexually assault their baby at two months, and began planning before child was born, cops say

The couple was arrested after police found evidence of the sexual assault on Skyler Klassen’s phone

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3 h. ago We'll drink to that! Keir Starmer announces pubs can stay open an extra two hours to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day

The Prime Minister has ordered that pubs and bars that usually close at 11pm be able to keep serving for an extra two hours on Thursday May 8 to celebrate.

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4 h. ago Guglielmo Vicario warns ‘the job is not done’ after praising Tottenham’s win

Spurs eased the pressure on boss Ange Postecoglou with one of the finest displays of the Australian’s tenure.

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4 h. ago Ruud van Nistelrooy gives Leicester City owners warning ahead of crunch talks

Leicester City could find themselves relegated before a ball is even kicked at the King Power Stadium this weekend and there are major question marks over the future of under-fire boss Ruud van Nistelrooy

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4 h. ago Tottenham star Guglielmo Vicario reveals all on emotional Ange Postecoglou celebration

Guglielmo Vicario serenaded Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou after their heroic Europa League victory over Eintracht Frankfurt on Thursday night

Politics

4 h. ago Scots pubs should mark VE Day 80th anniversary with 1am license, says Ian Murray

The Scottish Secretary has asked the SNP to allow pubs to stay open till 1am on Thursday, May 8 - like Keir Starmer has done for England.

Politics

4 h. ago Brits will booze until 1am as pubs stay open to mark beating Nazis 80 years ago

Patriotic pubs can open for an extra two hours to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day on May 8, says PM Sir Beer Starmer. We'll raise a glass to that. Cheers, Keir!

Politics

4 h. ago Man faces brutal backlash after interrupting girlfriend's marathon finish with a kiss

For one marathon participant, Daphne de Kreek, her big moment was interrupted when her boyfriend decided to suddenly grab her and kiss her just before she completely race.

Politics

4 h. ago Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's relationship 'at crisis point' amid new bombshell book

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are set to be the topic of royal author Tom Bower's new book as he claims the couple's relationship is 'at crisis point' amid their ongoing fall out with the Firm.

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5 h. ago Coronation Street Mick Michaelis' next victim revealed after DNA bombshell twist

Coronation Street aired a shocking twist this evening as Mick Michaelis attacked his latest victim ahead of the villain's huge exit from the ITV soap later this year

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6 h. ago Frank Lampard blows a sweet kiss to glamorous wife Christine and their children as they cheer him on from the stands after Coventry City's victory over West Bromwich

Frank Lampard blew a sweet kiss to his wife Christine and their children as they cheered him on from the stands following Coventry City's thrilling 2-0 victory over West Bromwich on Friday. 

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