71 m. ago Sydney police charge four men over alleged ‘international satanic child sex abuse material ring’

Detectives claim to have uncovered Sydney-based network involving online distribution of child sexual abuse material involving ritualistic or satanic themesFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNSW police say they have uncovered an “international satanic child sex abuse material ring” and charged four Australians for their alleged involvement.Detectives from the sex crimes squad said that as part of Strike Force Constantine, an investigation into the online distribution of child sexual abuse material involving ritualistic or satanic themes, they disrupted a Sydney-based network. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Tim Walz responds ‘as a parent’ to Trump’s slur: ‘This is cruelness’

Walz has a son with multiple disabilities and Trump’s words came on the anniversary of the law that requires students with disabilities to receive a free appropriate public education

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3 h. ago Arsenal handed reality check after being 'disappointed' with missed Chelsea chance

Arsenal played for more than 50 minutes against ten-man Chelsea but couldn't see off the Blues - instead having to come from behind to land a point at Stamford Bridge

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5 h. ago The Guardian view on the Send crisis: Bridget Phillipson must be tough with the Treasury so children aren’t penalised | Editorial

Tory special needs reforms upended council finances, but Labour’s plan to rebuild public provision won’t come cheap if it’s done properlyThe crisis over special educational needs and disabilities in England is not just a question of cash. Children and parents spend months and years battling for support to which the law entitles them, schools lack the funding to meet needs, and specialist provision is inadequate. An adversarial system shunts families towards tribunals that councils almost invariably lose.Tory reforms created obligations for local authorities but did not adequately fund them – allowing ministers to duck responsibility. The result has been financial chaos, with the overall overspend on special educational needs and disabilities (Send) predicted to reach £6.6bn by next March, and keep rising. Taking responsibility for funding away from councils and handing it to the Department for Education is the right move. But the most important questions about Send go beyond account...

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6 h. ago Universal theme park files patents for new ways to check ride safety months after tourist died on roller coaster

Patent filings published earlier this week, viewed by The Independent, include designs for seats equipped with sensors and robotic safety inspectors

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7 h. ago The 7 online Christmas shopping mistakes costing you £100s per item & secret codes, stores and schemes that slash prices

IT'S shopping season as Brits splurge on goodies for Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Christmas and more – but don't fall into the trap of losing money through simple mistakes. Whether it's missing out on cash-saving schemes, discount codes, price-slashed secret stores, or even accidentally falling for fake discounts, there are loads of ways you may...

Economics

7 h. ago I've spent hours sifting through Selfridges' Black Friday sale offers — Here are the best to shop now

Abha Shah picks the best Black Friday deals at Selfridges as discounts begin

Economics

8 h. ago Black Friday MyHeritage DNA Tests deal: Trace your ancestry with a simple test, now 66% off

The discount applies to the DNA kit + 30-day Complete free trial, with free delivery

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8 h. ago The kindness of strangers: a concierge gave me his mother’s opera ticket

I was travelling with my parents and discovered that Don Giovanni was being performed while we were there. I simply had to try to see itRead more in the kindness of strangers seriesAt age 20, I fell head over heels in love with opera. It happened after seeing Joseph Losey’s film adaptation of Don Giovanni. Something clicked in me. I became a fervent subscriber to the Australian Opera and saw every opera I possibly could.A few years later, I was travelling in France with my parents and discovered that Don Giovanni was being performed in Avignon while we were there, with José van Dam, who had played Leporello in the film, starring as Don Giovanni. I simply had to get a ticket to see it. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago Aldi recalls 'dangerous' chocolate snack as shoppers warned 'do not eat'

If you have a peanut allergy and shop at Aldi, you need to check your shopping right away or you could be in danger, the discount supermakert has issued an urgent recalling

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10 h. ago Millions of Brits can get three MONTHS of Amazon Prime for £1 but you’ll need to claim it before deadline

BRITS can claim three months of Amazon Prime for a quid in a tempting offer. Millions of shoppers are eligible to claim the deal – and it only takes a few seconds to bag. It's available to Vodafone customers as one of the company's standard benefits. Vodafone has a perks scheme for its customers called...

Economics

10 h. ago Black Friday F1 deals: Save up to 40% on Grand Prix travel packages as prices on hotels and tickets are slashed

TRAVEL experts Travelodeals have slashed their prices on next year’s Grand Prix packages for Black Friday. They are offering Sun readers a 5% discount including exciting F1 trips to Barcelona, Budapest, Singapore and Monaco. This means the amazing offer for the Spanish Grand Prix, with return flights from various UK airports and seven nights' accommodation,...

Economics

10 h. ago Mums are racing to ASDA to bag play kitchens that are scanning for better than half price, but you’ll need to be quick

IF YOU’RE hoping to get some Christmas shopping done this weekend then ASDA is the place to be. Shoppers are rushing to get their hands on a wooden play kitchen that is scanning for better half the price. Taking to the Facebook group Extreme Couponing & Bargains UK one mum shared their pre-Christmas bargain. Captioning...

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10 h. ago Marks and Spencer shoppers say 'good skin follows' £22 Emma Hardie anti

The Emma Hardie Vit C Brilliance Cleansing Balm has just been discounted in the Marks and Spencer Black Friday sale, and it's a firm favourite with shoppers

Economics

11 h. ago Living separately saved our marriage: Husband and wife who were 'miserable' after almost 20 years under the same roof now 'meet for dinner' and share a bed just twice a year

Mikala Dainter, 52, and her husband Antony, 56, (pictured) live just 15 minutes down the road from each other in the village of Oundle, Northamptonshire.

Politics

11 h. ago Mums and dads are open to using AI to assist with their parenting decisions

Modern mums and dads are becoming more and more open to using AI to assist with their parenting decisions, according to research.

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11 h. ago Mums and dads are using AI to help with tough parenting decisions, new study reveals

MODERN mums and dads are becoming more and more open to using AI to assist with their parenting decisions, according to research. A report found three in 10 parents of under 18s who use AI tools have done so to give advice to their children, while 33 per cent have considered doing so. Help with...

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12 h. ago Mums are rushing to Tesco to nab bargain of the century as school uniform is scanning for just 3p a piece

ANY PARENT knows that keeping your kids in school uniform can be an expensive business. However, one mum has revealed how she struck gold by paying just 3p for her daughter’s new uniform. Taking to the Facebook group Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK, the lucky mum shared her find. She posted a photo of a...

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12 h. ago Charlotte Crosby details the pressure to 'bounce back' after pregnancy as she feared being 'forgotten' by the TV industry after welcoming second child

The Geordie Shore star, 36, and fiancé Jake Ankers, 34, welcomed their second daughter, Pixi, in February and are already parents to two-year-old daughter Alba.

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12 h. ago Boy, 9, accidently 'shoots himself in head' after finding gun at parents' friend's house

A boy is currently in a serious condition after he was accidently shot in the head after finding a loaded weapon while his parents were visiting a friend in an area of Bourges in France

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