8 h. ago Three cases of severe mpox reported in California, health officials say

Unrelated cases mark first time clade I of disease formerly known as monkeypox has spread within US, officials sayThree California residents have been infected with clade I mpox, a more severe strain of the virus formerly known as monkeypox – marking the first time this type of mpox has spread within the US, health officials said on Friday.The unrelated cases, identified in Long Beach and Los Angeles county, involve patients who had not recently traveled abroad. All three were hospitalized and are now recovering, according to the California department of public health. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago Coronation Street confirms Eva Price's official return date with new family as trailer unveiled

Eva will soon be seen back in Weatherield, now officially the new landlady of the Rovers Return

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17 h. ago Sanae Takaichi on course to become Japan’s first female PM after new coalition deal

Officials confirm reports that Takaichi’s Liberal Democratic party will join forces with rightwing Nippon IshinSanae Takaichi is on course to become Japan’s first female prime minister this week after her party agreed to form a new coalition with a minor party.Officials confirmed on Monday that Takaichi’s Liberal Democratic party (LDP) had joined forces with the rightwing Nippon Ishin (Japan Innovation party), which shares her hawkish stance on China and support for restrictions on immigration. Continue reading...

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21 h. ago Hong Kong: two killed after cargo plane veers off runway into sea while landing

Authorities say Emirates plane collided with patrol vehicle, taking it with it as it ditched in seaTwo people were killed in Hong Kong on Monday after a cargo plane hit a ground vehicle while trying to land and skidded off the runway into the sea.The Emirates airlines plane had flown in to Hong Kong international airport from Dubai at about 4am, when it veered off the runway and crashed through a fence, according to airport officials. It then collided with the security patrol car, taking the vehicle with it as it ditched into the sea. Continue reading...

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32 h. ago How a Labour manifesto boast led to the collapse of the China spy trial... after a suspect was found with £4,000 in cash in a suitcase as he flew into Heathrow

The Daily Mail has learnt that a single sentence, which appears to have been lifted almost word for word from Labour's 2024 manifesto, led to the China spy case collapsing.

Economics

41 h. ago How the west can stop the global south being strangled by debt | Heather Stewart

Labour would do well to remember its manifesto promise to revive Britain’s global leadership on developmentWith borrowing costs rising and western governments including the UK cutting their aid budgets, unsustainable debts are driving a development crisis across the global south.In the latest evidence, Ethiopia last week faced the threat of being sued by its creditors in the English courts, after long-running negotiations about restructuring $1bn (£740m) of its debt collapsed. Continue reading...

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44 h. ago Reports of Israeli attack on Gaza amid rising tensions over ceasefire – Middle East crisis live

Israeli media reports come as Hamas and Israel trade accusations over breaches of the US-brokered ceasefireIsraeli airstrikes hit Rafah in southern Gaza, Israeli and regional media report, as clashes flared between Israeli forces and Hamas despite a fragile US-brokered ceasefire.Israel’s public broadcaster Kan said the air force was striking targets in Rafah, while other outlets reported attacks elsewhere in southern Gaza and in the city of Jabalia in the north of the territory. Israeli TV network Channel 12 said prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a phone call with defence minister Israel Katz and senior army officials as the situation unfolded. Continue reading...

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55 h. ago Labour urged to come clean over secret summits with Chinese officials that show extent of links to Beijing

The meetings were in the period between the Tories' rejection of the plans on security grounds and their revival under Labour following Chancellor Rachel Reeves' visit to China in January.

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60 h. ago Victoria Beckham officially reunites with Spice Girls for first time in 13 years

Victoria Beckham is set to reunite with her former Spice Girls bandmates for a new animated project on the band, marking their first professional collaboration in a decade

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69 h. ago I got to try M&S' £110 Christmas turkey — these 3 words sum it up

M&S' Christmas food collection has officially launched, with one dish by Tom Kerridge priced at £110. But is it worth the money?

Economics

3 d. ago Taylor Swift continues to make chart history with The Life Of A Showgirl as it retains number one album in UK for second week

The singer continues her domination, securing a rare double victory with The Life Of A Showgirl topping the Official Albums Chart, while Ophelia maintains its reign on the Official Singles Chart.

Culture

3 d. ago Survivors of airstrike on alleged drug boat in Caribbean held on US navy ship, officials say

It’s unclear whether survivors will be treated as prisoners of war or criminal defendants by US militaryThe US has seized survivors of a military strike on a suspected drug-carrying vessel in the Caribbean, the first since Donald Trump began launching deadly attacks in the region last month, according to officials in Washington.Thursday’s attack is believed to be at least the sixth strike in the waters off Venezuela since early September, and the first to result in survivors who were picked up by the US military. It was not immediately clear what would be done with the survivors, who the officials said were being held on a US navy vessel. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago DUP ‘calls in’ decision by Stormont Economy Minister over arms sales

The move came after Caoimhe Archibald instructed her officials not to engage with UK trade talks with Israel.

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3 d. ago Darth Vader costume with 15% discount is 'perfect for young Star Wars fans' this Halloween

This Halloween, kids can become Darth Vader with the official Star Wars costume

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3 d. ago China threatens Britain with 'consequences' if its controversial plans for mega

Beijing makes threat after Government delayed decision on super embassy in east London for a second time

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3 d. ago Prince Andrew met ‘spymaster’ at heart of China spy scandal 'at least three times'

Disgraced Duke of York shook hands with Beijing official Cai Qi

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3 d. ago 'I'm a Grey's Anatomy fan and this is why season 22 has already flatlined'

Grey's Anatomy has officially returned with its 22nd season, but did the explosive events fall flat?

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4 d. ago Mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani pledges to work with Trump if elected even though president has vowed to defund NYC if he wins

The candidates were asked what they would say in their first official call with Trump ‘to set the tone for your relationship’ if they were elected

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4 d. ago NYC mayoral candidates pledge to work with Trump as Cuomo, Mamdani and Sliwa face off in debate

The candidates were asked what they would say in their first official call with Trump ‘to set the tone for your relationship’ if they were elected

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4 d. ago So who the hell's side are you on? Challenge to Starmer by 'victim' of China spy scandal

A huge political row broke out yesterday over evidence given by adviser Matthew Collins, who told prosecutors that Labour wanted to pursue a 'positive relationship' with Beijing.

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