5 h. ago Seven men charged in Bristol child sexual exploitation investigation

Men appear in court accused of more than 40 offences against teenage girlsSeven men have been charged with alleged offences against 11 teenage girls as part of an investigation into what police have called “group-based child sexual exploitation” in Bristol.The men are accused of more than 40 offences between 2022 and 2025. The investigation began in November 2023 after concerns were raised about the sexual exploitation of a teenage girl.Mohamed Arafe, 19, of Speedwell in Bristol. He has been charged with five counts of arranging or facilitating the sexual exploitation of a child, one of causing or inciting the sexual exploitation of a child, one of sexual assault, one of being concerned in the supply of cocaine and a further count of being concerned in the supply of ecstasy.Sina Omari, 20, of Fishponds in Bristol. He has been charged with two counts of rape, four counts of arranging or facilitating the sexual exploitation of a child, one of causing or inciting the sexual exploitatio...

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6 h. ago PS Plus Extra and Premium reveal time for new PS5 games in November 2025

The PS Plus Extra and Premium November 2025 reveal time is set for today, and we could be in for some big games if the predictions are anything to go by

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9 h. ago Horoscope today: Your daily guide for Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Read what the stars mean for you today, from Scorpio to Gemini

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15 h. ago Horoscope today, November 12, 2025: Daily star sign guide from Mystic Meg

OUR much-loved astrologer Meg sadly died in 2023 but her column will be kept alive by her friend and protégée Maggie Innes. Read on to see what’s written in the stars for you today. ♈ ARIES March 21 to April 20 Mercury and Mars make a go-getting match and your ability to go the extra...

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18 h. ago Why Republicans not extending Obamacare tax credits helps Democrats in the long run

Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia tells Eric Garcia that House Speaker Mike Johnson cannot renew ACA credits ‘without having November 2026 make November 2025 look like a picnic’

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23 h. ago PS Plus Extra and Premium reveal new games for PS5 players this November 2025

The PS Plus Extra and Premium November 2025 reveal time is set for today, and we could be in for some big games if the predictions are anything to go by

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33 h. ago Horoscope today: Your daily guide for Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Read what the stars mean for you today, from Scorpio to Gemini

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39 h. ago Horoscope today, November 11 2025: Daily star sign guide from Mystic Meg

OUR much-loved astrologer Meg sadly died in 2023 but her column is being kept alive by her friend and protégée Maggie Innes. Read on to see what’s written in the stars for you today. ♈ ARIES March 21 to April 20 As Jupiter spins back in your family zone, you can start a process of...

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52 h. ago Readers Gallery November 2025: A selection of beautiful pictures from around Scotland taken by our readers

Readers Gallery November 2025: A selection of beautiful pictures from around Scotland taken by contributors to The Scotsman Readers Gallery

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57 h. ago Horoscope today: Your daily guide for Monday, November 10, 2025

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63 h. ago Horoscope today, November 10, 2025: Daily star sign guide from Mystic Meg

OUR much-loved astrologer Meg sadly died in 2023 but her column will be kept alive by her friend and protégée Maggie Innes. Read on to see what’s written in the stars for you today. ♈ ARIES March 21 to April 20 There’s a new certainty at play in your learning style, thanks to Mercury. Even...

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3 d. ago Spotify Wrapped 2025: does Spotify still track you in November? Full details

Spotify Wrapped is nearly here - but is it still tracking you right now? 👀

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3 d. ago The 10 games vanishing from Playstation, Xbox & phones this month including Fifa and hit shooter – check now for refunds

GAMERS, watch out – nearly a dozen titles are going offline this month in one form or another. If you're a PlayStation or Xbox owner, or you prefer PC or mobile gaming, there's still a chance you'll be hit. You'll also need to be on the lookout for refunds for some of the titles on...

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3 d. ago Horoscope today: Your daily guide for Sunday, November 9, 2025

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4 d. ago Horoscope today: Your daily guide for Saturday, November 8, 2025

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4 d. ago US supreme court issues emergency order blocking full Snap food aid payments

High court’s order comes after appeals court rejected Trump administration’s request to block November benefitsThe supreme court has issued an emergency order temporarily blocking full Snap food aid payments.The high court’s order came after the Trump administration asked a federal appeals court on Friday to block a judge’s order that it distribute November’s full monthly food stamp benefits amid a US federal government shutdown. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Trump demands supreme court intervene after judges reject bid to halt Snap funding

Appeals court rejects administration’s legal effort and orders officials to pay November’s food aid benefits in fullThe Trump administration asked a federal appeals court on Friday to block a judge’s order that it distribute November’s full monthly food stamp benefits amid a US federal government shutdown, and was denied later the same day.Now, the administration must continue to follow the orders of a lower court. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Horoscope today, November 8, 2025: Daily star sign guide from Mystic Meg

OUR much-loved astrologer Meg sadly died in March 2023 but her column will be kept alive by her friend and protégée Maggie Innes. Read on to see what’s written in the stars for you today. ♈ ARIES March 21 to April 20 Uranus, planet of tech and science, revisits your cash-based chart, and however hard...

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4 d. ago US consumer sentiment drops to near record low as shutdown persists

Economic concerns felt by Americans of different ages, incomes and political affiliations, survey findsThe federal government shutdown dragged consumer sentiment in the US to a near record low in November, according to a monthly survey conducted by the University of Michigan.Consumer sentiment fell about 6% in November, with the consumer sentiment index for November 2025 at 50.3, down from 53.6 in October, nearly three points below expectations. Economists polled by the Wall Street Journal expected a 53.0 index reading. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Black Friday 2025: Best early deals and discounts to expect in the November sale

Get ready for Black Friday 2025 with the best early deals and discounts from UK retailers like Amazon, Selfridges, and Cult Beauty. Find out when it all starts - and what to expect this year

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