2 h. ago The facts are stark: Europe must open the door to migrants, or face its own extinction | George Monbiot

Plummeting birth rates mean that without attracting immigration, many countries are sliding towards collapseI know what “civilisational erasure” looks like: I’ve seen the graph. The European Commission published it in March. It’s a chart of total fertility rate: the average number of children born per woman. After a minor bump over the past 20 years, the EU rate appears to be declining once more, and now stands at 1.38. The UK’s is 1.44. A population’s replacement rate is 2.1. You may or may not see this as a disaster, but the maths doesn’t care what you think. We are gliding, as if by gravitational force, towards the ground.Civilisational erasure is the term the Trump administration used in its new national security strategy, published last week. It claimed that immigration, among other factors, will result in the destruction of European civilisation. In reality, without immigration there will be no Europe, no civilisation and no one left to argue about it.George Monbiot is a Guard...

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8 h. ago MLS start Mo Salah transfer war with Saudi Arabia as league chief urges outcast Liverpool star to ‘reach out to Messi’

MO SALAH could become the subject of a transfer war between the MLS and the Saudi Pro League. The Liverpool legend was axed for the Champions League showdown with Inter Milan during the week in the aftermath of his bombshell interview. He claimed that he had been "thrown under the bus" and that someone at...

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10 h. ago Robbie Williams planning to get a WIG as he admits he’s going bald weeks after claiming fat jabs were ‘making him blind’

ROBBIE Williams has revealed he's planning to get a WIG as he admits he’s going bald - weeks after claiming fat jabs were ‘making him blind’. The Angels singer, 51, has always been something of an open book, and during his latest appearance on a popular podcast, he opened up about his hair woes. Robbie,...

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17 h. ago Kylie Kelce has very relatable response to Travis claiming he and Taylor Swift have never argued

The NFL tight end made the claims about his relationship with Swift during last week’s episode of his podcast, ‘New Heights’

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18 h. ago Pensioners claiming new health benefit this week could receive first payment in New Year

The average processing time for new Pension Age Disability Payment claims is seven working days.

Economics

41 h. ago New heartbreak for 'closest friend' of Amy Winehouse: Pair shared an  'undefined' sexual relationship that left singer 'confused'

It was revealed this week that Amy Winehouse's father Mitch has launched a legal claim for £730,000 against two of the singer's closest friends and flatmates, Naomi Parry and Catriona Gourlay.

Society

42 h. ago Palestinian migrant's asylum claim has taken so long to process that he's father to a five

Palestinian Ibrahim Altaqatqa is so frustrated that he admits he would be happy to join the protests outside migrant hotels.

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45 h. ago Inside the BIGGEST 'real world' Mounjaro trial involving thousands of unemployed obese Britons... can 'King Kong' fat jabs help get them back to work?

In a first-of-its-kind 'real world' trial, up to 3,000 people in Greater Manchester will be prescribed Mounjaro to assess how effective the drug is on long-term health related issues.

Politics

46 h. ago 'He's got a bee in his bonnet': Cabinet ministers hit back at Donald Trump after he attacks European 'decay' and 'disgusting' London mayor Sadiq Khan

The US President this week claimed that European nations are 'decaying' and being led by 'weak' people in an astonishing broadside at America's traditional allies.

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48 h. ago Simon Cowell: The Next Act review – the billionth take on his one idea

This Netflix show starts off feeling like a documentary, and winds up as another attempt to recreate The X-Factor. It really cannot be overstated how much of a rehash this boyband contest isLadies and gentlemen, the most cynical bait and switch of the year has finally arrived. To the casual viewer, Netflix’s new series Simon Cowell: The Next Act may appear to be yet another quasi-unvarnished authorised documentary series.And that would make sense, because those things are everywhere at the moment. Everyone from David Beckham to Robbie Williams to Charlie Sheen has made one, allowing a film crew into their lives to offer just enough grit to fool people into thinking they are watching anything other than a heavily sanitised publicity project. And, really, who deserves one of these more than Simon Cowell? Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Pharmacist explain why it's a DANGEROUS idea to quit fat jabs over Christmas, as new study finds nearly half will take a break 'to enjoy themselves' before restarting in 2026

A pharmacist has urged Britons not to temporarily stop taking weight loss jabs over Christmas -because it can cause serious side effects when you go back on them.

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3 d. ago New DWP update for people on legacy benefits due to move to Universal Credit

ESA claimants will see changes within two weeks’ of the deadline on their managed migration letter from DWP.

Politics

5 d. ago Nigel Farage accused of false claims on sex attacks at Reform rally in Falkirk

Cops said the Reform chief's claims of 'three serious sexual assaults in Falkirk in the last week' - used to criticise asylum seekers - were inaccurate.

Events

5 d. ago Doctors warn ALL fat jab patients there's one Christmas favourite drink they should avoid at all costs

The festive advice has been given to people using GLP-1 weight-loss medications, such as Mounjaro and Wegovy.

Events

6 d. ago Heidi Klum looks incredible in a metallic gold gown as she joins lilac suited Robbie Williams and glam Nicole Scherzinger at star

The supermodel, 52, who is co-hosting the draw, teased a hint of cleavage in a floor-length, metallic gold gown as she posed up a storm.

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6 d. ago Robbie Williams pulls out Cole Palmer celebration at World Cup draw as Chelsea star sent message

Robbie Williams was performing at the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington D.C. and the former Take That star replicated Chelsea's Cole Palmer's famous celebration

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6 d. ago Robbie Williams hits Cole Palmer celebration during 2026 World Cup draw performance

Robbie Williams joined Nicole Scherzinger to sing 'Desire' at the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington, DC, on Friday, and one part of his performance in particular had viewers speaking worldwide

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6 d. ago Heidi Klum teases a glimpse of cleavage in a black silk blouse and sequinned skirt as she joins lilac suited Robbie Williams at star

The supermodel, 52, who is co-hosting the draw, teased a hint of cleavage in a black silk shirt worn partially open as she posed up a storm on the red carpet.

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6 d. ago World Cup 2026 Draw LIVE: The ceremony begins with Andrea Bocelli and Robbie Williams as Scotland awaits

All the latest updates ahead of tonight’s World Cup 2026 draw - who will Scotland face?

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6 d. ago All the World Cup Draw 2026 performers as Heidi Klum to host star

The Village People and Robbie Williams are on the lineup for today’s event in Washington DC

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