34 m. ago Alan Kurdi’s father’s harrowing plea for refugee compassion resurfaces on 10

The father of Aylan Kurdi, the Syrian boy who drowned as his family tried to cross the Mediterranean to Europe, made a desperate plea for compassion for refugees in a resurfaced video.

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38 m. ago Trump’s ‘exciting announcement’ related to the Pentagon, White House says – US politics live

It’s still unclear what the announcement will be, but White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt says it’s related to the department of defenseDonald Trump’s “exciting announcement” expected at 2pm ET will be “related to the Department of Defense”, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said.Representatives Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna plan to hold a news conference tomorrow with survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual abuse as the political fallout from the saga continues to engage Congress on several fronts. Continue reading...

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65 m. ago Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson unrecognisable as he drops 60lbs for upcoming true story film

The actor showed off his significantly slimmed down frame as the Venice Film Festival on Monday while promoting his upcoming movie about the life of MMA fighter Mark Kerr.

Politics

92 m. ago Free anniversary screening of Bullet Boy coming to Ayrshire cinema

Ahead of the film's 20th anniversary release, the Astoria Cinema will be holding free screenings of cult crime drama Bullet Boy

Politics

93 m. ago Kemi Badenoch says Britain MUST get more oil and gas out of the North Sea amid fears 80% of fossil fuels will need to be imported by 2030

Kemi Badenoch vowed to bring 'common sense' to the Net Zero drive as she addressed an industry conference in Aberdeen.

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1 hour ago Specsavers director is suspended for wrongfully billing £80k on expenses including Secret Santa gift and hotel stays

Mark Edgar, 45, used the multinational optician's money to pay for taxis, car repairs, meals and hotel stays when tensions were high at home with his partner and baby.

Economics

1 hour ago Labour’s asylum crackdown may fuel small boat crossings, British Red Cross warns

The charity warned families will face ‘harsh choices’ after the home secretary announced a pause on new applications from refugees wanting to bring their loved ones to the UK

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2 h. ago NATO says it is working to counter Russia's GPS jamming after interference with EU leader's plane

NATO is working to counter Russian jamming of satellite navigation systems on civilian flights, according to the alliance's chief

Politics

2 h. ago Thatchers gives away free cider to mark its earliest ever harvest

The record-breaking harvest comes after the UK saw its warmest summer and spring

Politics

2 h. ago Voices: Trust me, splitting up refugee families is not the answer to the migrant crisis

As the Home Office seeks to revert back to the 28-day move-on period for asylum-seekers and pauses reunions, Alex Fraser of the British Red Cross explains how the government needs to better support refugees – starting with a focus on family

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2 h. ago Cooper’s family reunion crackdown may fuel small boat crossings, British Red Cross warns

The charity warned families will face ‘harsh choices’ after the home secretary announced a pause on new applications from refugees wanting to bring their loved ones to the UK

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3 h. ago New twist in battle over Epping Forest migrant hotel as council bids to take case to Supreme Court to ban refugees from being housed there

Epping Forest District Council is seeking to take its case to the Supreme Court as the authority fights to shutdown The Bell Hotel.

Events

3 h. ago Michelle Keegan shows off incredible figure in holiday bikini snap 5 months after giving birth

Michelle Keegan has shared a number of holiday snaps from her recent trip to Mallorca with husband Mark Wright and baby daughter Palma, including a stunning bikini picture

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3 h. ago The Smashing Machine: The brutal true story behind Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson’s new UFC biopic

Johnson wears facial prosthetics to star as trailblazing UFC star Mark Kerr in the upcoming film

Politics

3 h. ago A new Nintendo Direct is rumoured for September, and it could be Mario's time to shine

A new Nintendo Direct is rumoured to be on the cards for September, and it's a date that indicates we could be getting a special anniversary showcase from the gaming company

Politics

3 h. ago ICE is showing up to interview parents hoping to reunite with their children who entered US alone

President Donald Trump's administration has started requiring parents seeking to reunite with their children who crossed into the U.S. alone to attend interviews with immigration officers

Society

4 h. ago Outlander star lands new ITV serial killer thriller as she makes huge career move

ITV's The Dark will star Laura Donnelly, who played Jenny Fraser in Outlander, Trigger Point's Mark Rowley, Helen Baxendale and Star Wars actor Emun Elliott

Events

4 h. ago Stankonia at 25: 15 artists who all have been influenced by OutKast’s classic 2000’s album

Celebrate the 25th anniversary of OutKast’s hallowed album by meeting the artists influenced by ‘Stankonia’

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4 h. ago Alarm after FBI arrests US army veteran for ‘conspiracy’ over protest against Ice

Legal experts say charges against Afghanistan war veteran Bajun Mavalwalla II mark an escalation in the Trump administration’s crackdown on first amendment rightsThe arrest of a US army veteran who protested against the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown has raised alarms among legal experts and fellow veterans familiar with his service in Afghanistan.Bajun Mavalwalla II – a former army sergeant who survived a roadside bomb blast on a special operations mission in Afghanistan – was charged in July with “conspiracy to impede or injure officers” after joining a demonstration against federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Ice) in Spokane, Washington. Continue reading...

Events

4 h. ago 150th anniversary event explores the trailblazing women behind QMU

As part of Queen Margaret University’s 150th anniversary celebrations, a special public talk and Q&A will explore the remarkable legacies of women who shaped Scotland’s history and are associated with the institution.

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