73 m. ago Father Ted creator Graham Linehan arrested by armed police at Heathrow for ‘three anti

The Irish comedian, 57, was detained moments after stepping off an American Airlines flight from Arizona

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73 m. ago ‘Every company wants to produce the last barrel sold’: the plan to create a fossil fuel non

Tzeporah Berman’s campaign group believe Cop30 will help their initiative to phase out oil, coal and gas take shapeThe fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty initiative aims to sidestep slow-moving UN climate talks by gathering together nations, cities and companies that want to rapidly phase out oil, coal and gas. At the coming Cop30 summit in Belém, it hopes to gather support so it can launch negotiations for a new treaty next year. The group’s founder, Tzeporah Berman, explains why the Amazon rainforest and the global south are an ideal springboard for the movement.Why will you be campaigning for a fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty? Continue reading...

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74 m. ago Craig Bellamy captivated by Ryan Reynolds' Wrexham as Wales team boosted

Wrexham have signed Wales internationals Danny Ward, Kieffer Moore and Nathan Broadhead in the last two transfer windows after securing three successive promotions

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74 m. ago Downton Abbey creator teases upcoming film may not be the end for one character

Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale is being released in cinemas on September 12 and ahead of the film's release, star Julian Fellowes spoke out about the franchise's future.

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76 m. ago Liverpool's dressing room react to Alexander Isak's £125m transfer with clear message

Alexander Isak finally completed his British record transfer to Liverpool on deadline day, and his new team-mates have already given their reaction to his switch on social media

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77 m. ago Father Ted creator Graham Linehan ‘arrested over X posts on trans issues’

Linehan, 57, said he was stopped by police at Heathrow Airport over entries posted on X in April.

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86 m. ago How AI could triple likelihood of stroke patients making full recovery

Doctors say the new technology could triple the likelihood of recovery without a disability

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87 m. ago Downton Abbey creator teases 'you could make a case' for character spin

Downton Abbey is coming to the big screen for the final time later this month and ahead of the film's release, creator Julian Fellowes has teased a potential spin-off

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1 hour ago Father Ted creator says he was arrested at UK airport over tweets

Graham Linehan says five armed officers arrested him when he landed at Heathrow in connection with his social media messages

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1 hour ago The Breakdown | Women’s World Cup creates legacy in rugby league’s backyard

A festival atmosphere in Sunderland, Salford and York may succeed in inspiring the next generation of England starsThe streets of Eccles have given little away on the face of it over the past two Saturdays. Local residents are going about their business, the nearby canal path is full of walkers and runners, and there is a slumberous Saturday morning feel: until you turn into the Salford Community Stadium.The Women’s Rugby World Cup has made a strong start with decent crowds and good viewing figures. But there was a concerted effort to go beyond familiar territory in this tournament and lay down some roots in the north of England, too. The early signs suggest that may well have been achieved. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Armed police 'arrest' Father Ted creator Graham Linehan for 'anti

Father Ted creator Graham Linehan has claimed he was arrested by five armed police officers at Heathrow Airport over a series of gender-critical tweets.

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2 h. ago Cooper suggests asylum seekers could be moved into warehouses instead of hotels – UK politics live

Home secretary says government aims to ‘shrink the whole asylum system’ and is looking at ‘military and industrial sites’Lamb says the Greens are “the antidote to Reform”.That gets a big round of applause.We’re a home for all those people across the country holding their heads in their hands as the Labour government lets them down again and again and again, whether it is switching from the aid budget or from people with disabilities and not bringing in taxes we need.And that is why, in reaction, a new Green wave is sweeping the country as people turn to us.It’s already become a bit of a cliche, but we are really moving into a multi-party system, with the Greens poised to help create the next government.And, like all the best cliches, it has the distinct advantage of also being for true. Continue reading...

Society

2 h. ago Father Ted creator Graham Linehan arrested after flying into Heathrow over 'joke' tweets

The five-time Bafta award winner says he was arrested over three social media posts he made about trans people

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2 h. ago ‘A paradigm change’: black hole spotted that may have been created moments after big bang

Sighting by James Webb space telescope of black hole with sparse halo of material could upend theories of the universeAn ancient and “nearly naked” black hole that astronomers believe may have been created in the first fraction of a second after the big bang has been spotted by the James Webb space telescope.If confirmed as a so-called primordial black hole, a theoretical class of object predicted to exist by Stephen Hawking but never before seen, the discovery would upend prevailing theories of the universe. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Dandara Scotland builds on sustainability commitments with tree

Independent housebuilder Dandara Scotland has strengthened its environmental efforts by supporting the charity Trees for Cities.

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2 h. ago Rory McIlroy's Ryder Cup statement providing shot in the arm for Scottie Scheffler and co

Rory McIlroy will be one of Team Europe's most important players at the Ryder Cup, but a speech he made may have inadvertently motivated Team USA

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2 h. ago Man's shock on nighttime toilet trip as he finds snake lurking in dark

The Gateshead man got the fright of his life when he discovered the creature hiding in his bathroom

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3 h. ago Little Problems – a cute detective game with no violence or victims

Shanghai-based developer Posh Cat Studio focused on the satisfying thrill of solving life’s small mysteries in this cosy crime caperAs the latest generation of 18-year-olds is about to find out, starting university is an experience fraught with minor as well as major problems. Oversleeping and missing lectures, forgetting where your study group is meeting, mislaying your books – a lot of your time is spent looking for things.It is these small mysteries that concern Little Problems, a cute detective game, in which the protagonist, Mary, must use her sleuthing abilities to make it through each day as a new student . Created by Indonesian designer Melisa, who has chosen to go by her first name only, the idea comes from her love of detective stories, but also her wish to take violence out of the genre. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Arsenal phone call saw star refuse to play while on team bus – he tried to force transfer

Former Newcastle manager Alan Pardew has recalled a story about one of his star players receiving a phone call to join Arsenal on the team bus ahead of a Premier League game

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3 h. ago Carlos Sainz makes bold F1 world title claim despite Williams struggles

The Spaniard’s first season with the team has been inconsistent but he remains optimistic for the future

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