10 h. ago Seaside sculptures and a jubilant Welsh dog: photos of the day – Friday

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Culture

15 h. ago 'The stable could have a hatful of winners at Cheltenham' – Jason Heavey's racing tips

The Daily Star Chief Tipster reckons Nigel and Willy Twiston-Davies could have a fruitful day on Friday as Cheltenham hosts its first meeting of the national hunt season

Politics

16 h. ago ‘Still work to be done’: Iceland marks 50 years since Women’s Day Off protests

President says country is not free from feminist backlash being seen around worldIceland is the only country to have closed the gender gap by more than 90%, according to the World Economic Forum, and, for the first time in its history, every national leadership position – including president, prime minister, bishop and police chief – is now held by a woman.But as people go on strike on Friday to mark the 50th anniversary of “kvennafrí” (“Women’s Day Off”) strike, the protest that kickstarted a global equality revolution, the Icelandic president warned that her country was not immune to gender-related “red flags” and a global “backlash” against feminism. Continue reading...

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19 h. ago Icelandic women urged to strike on Friday to mark 50th anniversary of seminal protest

President, who will join ‘Women’s Day Off’, says Iceland is not free from feminist backlash being seen around worldIceland is the only country to have closed the gender gap by more than 90%, according to the World Economic Forum, and, for the first time in its history, every national leadership position – including president, prime minister, bishop and police chief – is now held by a woman.But as people go on strike on Friday to mark the 50th anniversary of “kvennafrí” (“Women’s Day Off”) strike, the protest that kickstarted a global equality revolution, the Icelandic president warned that her country was not immune to gender-related “red flags” and a global “backlash” against feminism. Continue reading...

Events

6 d. ago ‘No Kings’ protests live updates: Organizers claim nearly 7 million people marched in anti

The president insisted he was ‘not a king’ on Friday, one day before demonstrators in 2,500 locations across the country protest his administration

Events

6 d. ago ‘No Kings’ protests live updates: Thousands march against Trump as MAGA seeks to downplay massive rallies

The president insisted he was ‘not a king’ on Friday, one day before demonstrators in 2,500 locations across the country protest his administration

Politics

6 d. ago ‘No Kings’ protests live updates: Millions expected to march across US to rally against Trump’s ‘authoritarianism’

The president insisted he was ‘not a king’ on Friday, one day before demonstrators in 2,500 locations across the country protest his administration

Politics

6 d. ago VPN fans rush for early NordVPN Black Friday deals for works out at 12p a day

NordVPN has started its Black Friday sales early - and the deals are much cheaper than usual

Economics

7 d. ago Flying rifles, marble magic and ramp runners: photos of the day

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Culture

7 d. ago Gaza aid still critically scarce, say agencies, as Israel delays convoys

UN urges opening of all crossing points as fewer than half of intended trucks enter strip and WHO warns of ‘spiralling’ diseaseMiddle East crisis – live updatesAid remains critically scarce in Gaza one week into the ceasefire, humanitarian agencies have warned, as Israel delays the entry of food convoys into the territory. The Israeli government and Hamas continue to trade blame over violations of the truce.The UN World Food Programme (WFP) said on Friday that it had brought about 560 tonnes of food per day on average into Gaza since the ceasefire began, but it was still below what was needed. Continue reading...

Politics

8 d. ago Pride as West Lothian MSP celebrates late colleague's passion for cancer campaign at Holyrood

Wear it Pink Day will officially take place on Friday, October 24

Politics

1 week ago 'English Teacher prove why they're in a class of their own with flawless War Child gig'

English Teacher were always destined for big things, but their gig on Friday night for War Child's Day of the Girl was a reminder of just how talented the band are

Society

2 w. ago Kirsty Gallacher makes first appearance since revealing she is undergoing treatment for ear tumour as she celebrates Global's Make Some Noise Day

The Gold radio presenter, 49, showed off her unique sense of style as she stepped out dressed head to toe in sequins to celebrate Global's Make Some Noise Day on Friday.

Politics

2 w. ago Gaza refugees return and a giant idol: photos of the day – Friday

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Events

2 w. ago Top Tech: Amazon Prime Day sale sees Fire TVs, tablets and more cheaper than Black Friday

Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale is running across October 7-8 and shoppers can bag big discounts on a range of tech.

Politics

2 w. ago Gary Neville says he took down union flag being ‘used in a negative fashion’

Footballer turned developer questions spate of flag raisings and says ‘we’re all being turned on each other’Gary Neville has revealed he removed a union flag from one of his Manchester development sites because it was being “used in a negative fashion”, as he urged his followers to question what it means to be patriotic.In a video posted on Friday, the day after a deadly attack at a Manchester synagogue, the former footballer turned property developer said he believed that “we’re all being turned on each other”, attributing much of the blame for the divide to “angry, middle-aged white men who know exactly what they’re doing”. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Munich airport forced to suspend flights for second day in a row over drone sightings

About 6,500 passengers stranded as interior minister says earlier drone incident a ‘wake-up call’Munich airport was forced to halt operations for the second day in a row on Friday over drone sightings, with dozens of flights and more than 6,000 passengers affected.Airports in Denmark, Norway and Poland have recently suspended flights due to unidentified drones, while Romania and Estonia have pointed the finger at Russia, which has brushed off the allegations. Continue reading...

Events

3 w. ago Hegseth says four killed in US strike on alleged drug boat off Venezuelan coast

Pentagon chief says strike – fourth by US military in recent weeks – targeted boat with ‘substantial amounts’ of drugsThe US killed four people in a strike against a vessel just off the coast of Venezuela that was allegedly carrying illegal drugs, US defense secretary Pete Hegseth said on Friday.The strike came a day after Trump officials notified Congress that the US was entering a “non-international armed conflict” with drug cartels. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Naval cadets on parade and a table tennis match: photos of the day – Friday

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Culture

3 w. ago Early Prime Day deal slashes Amazon's 'most powerful' tablet to lowest price since Black Friday

The Amazon Fire Max 11 tablet has been reduced to nearly half its normal price in an early Prime Day deal, marking its cheapest price since Amazon's Black Friday sales

Economics