44 h. ago Asylum hotel protests and Palestine Action arrests putting police under ‘chronic’ pressure

More than 3,000 protests this summer - the highest number in three years - have put forces under ‘chronic pressure’, with up to 40 more planned for this weekend

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52 h. ago Under strain police dealt with record number of protests this summer as tensions flared over migrant crisis

More than 3,000 protests this summer - the highest number in three years - have put forces under ‘chronic pressure’, with up to 40 more planned for this weekend

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54 h. ago 8 killed and 50 wounded in Chicago over long weekend as Trump plans federal deployment

Eight people were killed and 50 others were wounded over the Labor Day weekend in dozens of shootings in Chicago

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3 d. ago Moment plane is evacuated after 'crazed passenger' issues threats outside cockpit

Passengers were left distressed after a 'crazed' man made threats to the cabin on a packed plane over the weekend.

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3 d. ago Travel review: Here's why boutique art hotel in London is the perfect place to stay with the family

If you are planning a weekend in London with your children, make sure a visit to the vibrant South Bank is part of your itinerary.

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3 d. ago Russian interference suspected after Von der Leyen’s plane hit by GPS jamming over weekend – Europe live

Plane landed safely in Bulgaria but authorities suspect jamming due to ‘blatant interference from Russia’, says European Commission spokespersonEU transport spokesperson Anna-Kaisa Itkonen also offered a bit more detail on the issue of GPS jamming and its impact on operations.She said:“Generally, we have been seeing a quite a lot of such jamming and spoofing activities, notably in the eastern flank of Europe.Europe is the most concerned region in the or most affected region globally, on this.“We are, of course, aware and used to somehow to the threats and intimidations that are [a] regular component of Russia’s hostile behaviour.Of course, this will only reinforce even further our unshakable commitment to ramp up defence capabilities and support for Ukraine.”“This incident actually underlines the urgency of the mission that the President is carrying out in the frontline member states.” Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Von der Leyen’s plane affected by GPS jamming over weekend, says European Commission – Europe live

Plane landed safely in Bulgaria but authorities suspect jamming due to ‘blatant interference from Russia’, says European Commission spokespersonEU transport spokesperson Anna-Kaisa Itkonen also offered a bit more detail on the issue of GPS jamming and its impact on operations.She said:“Generally, we have been seeing a quite a lot of such jamming and spoofing activities, notably in the eastern flank of Europe.Europe is the most concerned region in the or most affected region globally, on this.“We are, of course, aware and used to somehow to the threats and intimidations that are [a] regular component of Russia’s hostile behaviour.Of course, this will only reinforce even further our unshakable commitment to ramp up defence capabilities and support for Ukraine.”“This incident actually underlines the urgency of the mission that the President is carrying out in the frontline member states.” Continue reading...

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3 d. ago North Korea’s Kim Jong Un inspects new weapons factory ahead of China visit

North Korea said on Monday leader Kim Jong Un inspected a new weapons factory that’s key to his plan to accelerate mass production of missiles in a weekend visit before he departs for a major military parade in China.

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9 d. ago Gatwick Airport baggage handlers call off strike after new pay offer

The baggage workers had planned strike action in August and September, including a bank holiday weekend

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9 d. ago Cheap European city two hours from the UK with 'so much to discover'

Planning your next weekend getaway? This affordable European city has age-old historic buildings, rich culture and a fascinating collection of gnomes for tourists to track down

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1 week ago Married At First Sight star rushed to A&E leaving Notting Hill Carnival plans in ruins

Married At First Sight star Charlene Douglas had grand plans for her bank holiday weekend - but instead she found herself being wheeled into hospital after suffering a health emergency

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1 week ago Pollard shines as South Africa bounce back to beat Australia in Rugby Championship

South Africa 30-22 AustraliaSpringboks avenge shock defeat by WallabiesHandré Pollard put in a commanding performance at fly-half as a more pragmatic South Africa beat Australia 30-22 in their second Rugby Championship Test in Cape Town on Saturday to reignite the defence of their title.Australia had stunned the world champion Springboks 38-22 in their competition opener in Johannesburg the previous weekend as the hosts tried to play an expansive game-plan with ball in hand and were picked off.More to follow Continue reading...

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1 week ago Asylum hotel protests latest: Rival groups face off as tensions flare at anti

Two men were arrested in anti-migrant protests in Norwich ahead of a weekend of planned action

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1 week ago Wave of migrant hotel protests to be held across UK including London this weekend

So-called ‘Pink Ladies’ protest group is planning to stage two demos in London this weekend

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2 w. ago Gardeners urged to act this weekend in 'race' for free plants

There's no need to splash hundreds at the garden centre - you can ensure your borders are filled with a beautiful display of flowers by following four simple steps

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2 w. ago When and where to see rare 'planet parade' as 6 planets light up sky this week

The final planetary alignment of 2025 will put on a six-planet show this weekend

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3 w. ago Inside Sheffield Wednesday's spiral out of control – and how fans are fighting back

EXCLUSIVE Sheffield Wednesday won't stop protesting against their ongoing ownership troubles with more protests planned for the weekend against Stoke

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3 w. ago Newlywed couple's 'heartbreak' as they're stopped from boarding honeymoon flight

Joe Barnes and Beccy Bestwick-Barnes were due to jet off to Cyprus four days after their wedding at the weekend but their plans were scuppered because of a passport mishap

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3 w. ago Primark's 'cute' polka dot outfit 'works for weekday and weekend plans'

The retailer has impressed shoppers with the 'timeless' yet 'playful matching set

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