52 m. ago Legal showdown as Justice Department resists judge's demand for more details on deportation flights

The Justice Department is resisting a federal judge’s demand for more information about flights that took deportees to to El Salvador

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64 m. ago Stephen Graham's staggering wealth after Netflix success with Adolescence

Stephen Graham is one of the UK's most in-demand actors, and his finances have been revealed following his latest success with Netflix's Adolescence alongside Ashley Walters

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65 m. ago Trump and Zelenskyy hold phone call after senior US official defends Putin – live

Zelenskyy and US president holding talks after a night of Russian attack on UkraineOpening the press conference, Finland’s Stubb says Europe faces “one of those moments of choices between two different worlds: Yalta or Helsinki; in other words, spheres of influence or equal rights and duties for all states.”He stresses that Ukraine has “an undeniable right to defend itself on its own and supported by its partner,” a right that “cannot be restricted in any way,” dismissing Russian demands to halt help for Kyiv.The principles of international law and the European security order have not changed, and there is no need to start changing them.Independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity. These are the principles of the UN Charter and the Helsinki charter. Continue reading...

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71 m. ago Trump summit with Putin 'likely,' says US special envoy after Russia rejects 30

Ukraine’s President Zelensky demands the world block Russia’s attempts to drag out the war following Moscow’s latest attacks

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71 m. ago Democrat calls for Schumer’s removal over support of Republican funding bill

Maryland’s Glenn Ivey is first Democratic lawmaker to publicly demand that the Senate minority leader step downA Democratic congressman has become the first to publicly call for Chuck Schumer to step down as Senate minority leader, highlighting growing divisions within the party over how to confront and counter Donald Trump’s administration.Glenn Ivey of Maryland told constituents on Tuesday that Schumer’s decision to allow a Republican funding bill to pass had surrendered crucial leverage against the administration. Continue reading...

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93 m. ago Putin’s words ‘at odds with reality’ says Zelenskyy after Russia’s overnight attacks – live

Ukrainian president says he intends to reach out to US president Donald Trump later today amid push for ceasefireOpening the press conference, Finland’s Stubb says Europe faces “one of those moments of choices between two different worlds: Yalta or Helsinki; in other words, spheres of influence or equal rights and duties for all states.”He stresses that Ukraine has “an undeniable right to defend itself on its own and supported by its partner,” a right that “cannot be restricted in any way,” dismissing Russian demands to halt help for Kyiv.The principles of international law and the European security order have not changed, and there is no need to start changing them.Independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity. These are the principles of the UN Charter and the Helsinki charter. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Insolvency a ‘real possibility’ at University of Dundee, MSPs told

Senior figures from the university gave evidence to Holyrood’s Education Committee on Wednesday.

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2 h. ago Arsenal star Mikel Merino makes telling admission about Gunners' feelings on Real Madrid

Arsenal have the task of playing Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-finals next month and Gunners star Mikel Merino knows how big of a challenge his team face

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3 h. ago Violent thug suffocated woman who thought he was going to kill her

Scott Miller, 29, had previously assaulted another woman after punching her to the face.

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3 h. ago Keir Starmer rejects Tory demand to exempt hospices from 'jobs tax' rise in PMQs clash with Kemi Badenoch ahead of vote TODAY

The Tory leader dedicated Prime Minister's Questions to attacking the rise in NICs made by employers, which is due to come into effect next month.

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3 h. ago UK tourists told 'you are not the problem' as they are urged to continue visiting Spanish island

It comes after residents of Mallorca demanded tourists to "stay home" and "do not come"

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3 h. ago Too relaxed about the risks: the crisis in Black women’s hair care

For generations, Black women have been put at risk by a hair care industry that evades regulation. But is change on the way? Plus: the history of Black US postal workersHello and welcome to The Long Wave. This week I look into the emerging health hazards associated with styling Black hair, and how for generations Black women have been let down by legislation, social pressure and the forever shifting demands of the beauty industry. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Judge orders triple killer Nicholas Prosper to be dragged to court as wannabe school shooter refuses to leave his cell for sentencing

Mrs Justice Cheema-Grubb has demanded the teenage loner is hauled back into Courtroom 5 to face justice - as she prepare to sentence him.

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3 h. ago Keir Starmer vows 'unwavering support' for Ukraine as UK signals weapons and intelligence support WON'T stop despite Putin's demands in two

At PMQs, Keir Starmer made clear the UK would stand alongside Kyiv after Moscow refused to sign up to an unconditional ceasefire.

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3 h. ago Putin and Trump ‘trust each other’, says Kremlin as Zelenskyy accuses Russia of breaking partial ceasefire – live

Ukrainian president says ‘next steps cannot be done without us’ and he intends to reach out to US president Donald Trump laterOpening the press conference, Finland’s Stubb says Europe faces “one of those moments of choices between two different worlds: Yalta or Helsinki; in other words, spheres of influence or equal rights and duties for all states.”He stresses that Ukraine has “an undeniable right to defend itself on its own and supported by its partner,” a right that “cannot be restricted in any way,” dismissing Russian demands to halt help for Kyiv.The principles of international law and the European security order have not changed, and there is no need to start changing them.Independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity. These are the principles of the UN Charter and the Helsinki charter. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Simon Jordan demands Rangers punish Vaclav Cerny but watergate police probe ridiculed for one key reason

The former Crystal Palace owner reckons that Police Scotland should not be involved amid a probe of the flashpoint

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4 h. ago Zelensky says Putin's partial ceasefire agreement 'at odds with reality' as Russia pounds Ukraine

Ukraine’s President Zelensky demands the world block Russia’s attempts to drag out the war following Moscow’s latest attacks

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4 h. ago Hans Zimmer says childhood trauma ‘poured out’ while composing The Lion King

In 1995, Zimmer won the Academy Award for best original score for the movie.

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4 h. ago Tube staff should get priority access to affordable homes built by TfL, RMT union demands

New homes plea included in pay rise demand for London Underground staff

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4 h. ago Putin demands Ukraine is muzzled and blinded before proper talks begin

The apparent olive branch offered by Moscow after lengthy talks on Tuesday in fact suits the Kremlin tactically, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley

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