69 m. ago Trump's DOJ refuses to release names of Epstein associates who wired him $350,000 before his arrest

The payments - $100,000 for one and $250,000 for another - came in 2018, when the press began investigating the sweetheart plea deal he got from the state of Florida in 2008.

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3 h. ago Manchester United reach verbal agreement with Trabzonspor for André Onana loan deal

Goalkeeper open to making move by FridayInterest follows signing of Senne LammensManchester United and Trabzonspor have reached a verbal agreement to take André Onana on loan, with the goalkeeper understood to be open to completing the move before Turkey’s transfer window closes on Friday.The Cameroonian has lost his place to Altay Bayindir this season. Onana has started only United’s Carabao Cup 12-11 penalty shootout loss at Grimsby, in which he was culpable for both goals in the 2-2 draw in regular time. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago More than 425 arrested as protesters defy ban on Palestine Action in London

Police say offences include assault and support for a proscribed group as 1,500 oppose ban in Parliament SquareMore than 425 people have been arrested at the largest demonstration yet opposing the proscription of Palestine Action.Defend Our Juries, who organised the demonstrations, said there were 1,500 sign-holders in Parliament Square on Saturday at a fresh protest in London against the ban. At the previous major demonstration last month, 532 people were arrested for taking part. Participants gathered in Parliament Square by 1pm, many holding signs that read: “I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action.” Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Trump’s ‘Department of War’ could cost taxpayers over $1 billion

When asked how much the name change would cost, Trump said, ‘Not a lot’

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4 h. ago Blur’s Dave Rowntree: ‘People think music was better in the old days, to which I say: bollocks!’

The drummer for the Britpop band on why Oasis aren’t his nemesis, his failed bid to become a UK Labour MP and how he finally conquered mathsGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailYou’ve just put out a coffee table book of photographs of your early years with Blur. I imagine you didn’t have too many expectations at the time. Why had you stopped taking photos by the time the band blew up?I told myself that I was not experiencing life, that I was looking at it through the lens of the camera. But what really happened was, after a few years, things stopped being bright and shiny and new and exciting. It was pretty clear that we were going to have a career, that this wasn’t just a 15-minute Warholian burst of fame. I just moved on to other things.Sign up for the fun stuff with our rundown of must-reads, pop culture and tips for the weekend, every Saturday morningNo One You Know: Dave Rowntree’s Early Blur Photos is out now Continue reading...

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4 h. ago 'Eccles cakes are the best': A Japanese love affair as Andy Burnham signs Osaka 'trade deal' and ambassador (almost) downs pint of Boddies

Japan has already invested £117m in Greater Manchester, according to the mayor's office

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5 h. ago About 300 arrested as protesters defy ban on Palestine Action in London

Police say offences include assault and support for a proscribed group as 1,500 defied ban in Parliament SquareAbout 300 people have been arrested at the largest demonstration yet opposing the proscription of Palestine Action.Defend Our Juries, who organised the demonstrations, said there were 1,500 sign-holders in Parliament Square on Saturday at a fresh protest in London against the ban. At the previous major demonstration last month, 532 people were arrested for taking part. Participants gathered in Parliament Square by 1pm, many holding signs that read: “I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action.” Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Beloved Gogglebox stars 'not asked back' after five new families sign up

Gogglebox returned on Friday evening for series 26 but a number of the show's beloved families have been axed from the series.

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5 h. ago Reshuffle of junior ministers raises fears over future of Labour’s workers’ rights bill

Some believe fight is looming over sweeping reforms after employment rights minister Justin Madders sacked and union allies sidelinedKeir Starmer has sought to tighten his grip on his government with a wave of junior ministerial changes that has sidelined allies of the unions, raising questions over the future of Labour’s workers’ rights package.The reshuffle has been used by Downing Street to signal a tougher stance on immigration in an apparent bid to take on Reform UK, with Shabana Mahmood – a self-described social conservative rising star – now in charge of the Home Office, supported by Sarah Jones who returns to her former policing brief. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago More than 150 arrested as protesters defy ban on Palestine Action in London

Police say offences include assault and support for a proscribed group as 1,500 defied ban in Parliament SquareMore than 150 people have been arrested at the largest demonstration yet opposing the proscription of Palestine Action.Defend Our Juries, who organised the demonstrations, said there were 1,500 sign-holders in Parliament Square on Saturday at a fresh protest in London against the ban. At the previous major demonstration last month, 532 people were arrested for taking part. Participants gathered in Parliament Square by 1pm, many holding signs that read: “I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action.” Continue reading...

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6 h. ago The Gogglebox stars 'not asked to return' after five new families sign up

Gogglebox has returned to our TV screens for season 26, but a number of the show's families have been axed from the Channel 4 series

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7 h. ago Pretty suburb by the sea ranked as the best place to live in Wales for one surprising reason

The area might not be what you think, as one of it's standout features was recently highlighted as it was named the best place to live in Wales

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7 h. ago Man who feared he was having a heart attack died as ambulance service experienced 'very significant delays'

Paramedics should have reached Ricky O'Connell within 18 minutes

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7 h. ago Doctor uses Reform conference speech to link king’s cancer to Covid vaccine

Aseem Malhotra claimed ‘eminent oncologist’ said jab was ‘significant factor in the cancer of members of royal family’A controversial doctor given top billing at the Reform party conference has used his main-stage speech to air a claim the Covid vaccine caused cancer in the royal family.The speech by Aseem Malhotra, a British cardiologist who was appointed as a senior adviser to the US health secretary and vaccine sceptic Robert F Kennedy, drew sharp intakes of breath in the Birmingham auditorium where he was handed a prime speaking slot. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago 'Disruptors' London City show signs of intent despite defeat by Arsenal in WSL opener

'Disruptors' London City show signs of intent despite defeat by Arsenal in WSL opener  BBC

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8 h. ago Eddie Howe's 'blank it out' message on Alexander Isak to Liverpool £125m transfer saga

Alexander Isak has signed for Liverpool in a record 125million move after a summer of drama and Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has highlighted an issue in response

Economics

8 h. ago Celtic legends vs Man Utd in pictures as fan steals a corner flag while baffled big names watch on

Raising funds for the Celtic Foundation was the name of the day as Berbatov, Fletcher, McDonald and Maloney all scored

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8 h. ago Breast cancer surgeon shares 'brutal' advice she wishes she could tell her patients before they are diagnosed

Dr Lauren Ramsey, a Texas-based surgeon offered the tips hoping viewers would think twice about red flag warning signs they may have previously dismissed.

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8 h. ago Families of British couple killed in Lisbon funicular crash ‘heartbroken’

Relatives pay tribute to Kayleigh Smith, 36, and William Nelson, 44, who died when the Elevador da Glória derailedThe families of a British couple killed in Lisbon after a funicular streetcar derailed have paid tribute to them and have said they are “heartbroken”.Kayleigh Smith, 36, and William Nelson, 44, died alongside 14 other people after the Elevador da Glória hurtled down a hill and careered into a building on Wednesday night. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago PETER HITCHENS: We're not being told the truth about Ukraine. This was the moment the mask slipped and I saw why the elites want to wage this hideous war for ever...

It looks as if the war in Ukraine will go on for many years to come. And this will not be an accident. It may even be what the West secretly wants...

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