6 h. ago Australia rolls out ‘for the good of our kids’ ad campaign ahead of teen social media ban

‘For the good of’ campaign urges parents to discuss upcoming ban

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8 h. ago Sir Michael Palin says decades of simmering tension over money and creative ownership have caused rifts between Monty Python's surviving members as he breaks silence on behind the scenes feud

In his most revealing comments yet, the 82-year-old star said that the group's carefree, contract-free approach to writing sketches in the 1970s has come back to haunt them.

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12 h. ago Sir Michael Caine and Alan Shearer among stars urging PM to ban ‘harmful’ smacking

Stars have called for an end to the ‘damaging practice’ in Downing Street letter

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18 h. ago Sir Michael Cain and Alan Shearer among stars urging PM to ban ‘harmful’ smacking

Stars have called for an end to the ‘damaging practice’ in Downing Street letter

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18 h. ago Alan Shearer and Michael Caine back calls for smacking ban in England

Campaigners will deliver a letter to Downing Street on Tuesday, urging Keir Starmer to act as the existing law 'sends a dangerous message that striking a child can be excused'

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18 h. ago Michael Caine and Alan Shearer among those urging PM to ban smacking

Campaigners want an amendment to the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill, which is currently making its way through Parliament.

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18 h. ago Sir Michael Caine and Alan Shearer join celebs urging for all

Actor Sir Michael Caine and ex-England footballer Alan Shearer are among a host of famous faces and campaigners who have signed a letter to Sir Keir Starmer to be handed in to Downing Street

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7 d. ago Christian legal group urges US supreme court to overturn ‘conversion therapy’ ban

ADF represents woman who objected to 2019 Colorado law outlawing conversion practices for youth under age 18A Christian legal group is urging the US supreme court to overturn a ban on “conversion therapy” on Tuesday in a high-stakes case that could roll back the rights of LGBTQ+ youth across the country.In Chiles v Salazar, the Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) is representing a woman who objected to a 2019 Colorado law outlawing conversion practices for youth under age 18. The law applies to licensed mental health clinicians who seek to change a patient’s gender identity or sexual orientation, discredited tactics that major medical associations have said are ineffective and harmful. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago All smartphone users given urgent advice following portable charger ban

Android and iPhone users who use a power bank must follow new advice.

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2 w. ago Fans urge football chiefs to BAN concrete walls around pitches after Billy Vigar's death at age 21

Former Arsenal academy star Billy Vigar, 21, died on Thursday after suffering a 'significant brain injury' playing for Chichester City last Saturday. Doctors were unable to save him.

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2 w. ago Images of Sir Michael Palin and Mackenzie Crook’s new comedy released

Small Prophets was written and directed by Bafta award-winning Crook, who plays the character of DIY store manager Gordon.

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3 w. ago Alan Shearer names undroppable Liverpool player that Arne Slot can't ignore

Hugo Ekitike and Alexander Isak are yet to start a Premier League game together for Liverpool, and Alan Shearer says the former is undroppable at the moment for the Reds

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3 w. ago Sikh leaders urge India to lift ban on pilgrims traveling to Pakistan shrine

Sikh community leaders are urging New Delhi to lift a ban recently imposed on pilgrims traveling to Pakistan to visit the shrine of Guru Nanak, the founder of their faith

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