2 h. ago Ukraine war briefing: ‘Political will’ needed to restore external power to Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, UN watchdog says

Rafael Grossi says ‘security situation’ around plant must improve for repairs to be carried out; French photojournalist Antoni Lallican killed by Russian drone strike. What we know on day 1,319See all our Ukraine war overageThe head of the UN’s nuclear watchdog said on Friday he was discussing proposals with Russia and Ukraine to restore off-site power to the Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, calling it a “question of political will”. Europe’s largest nuclear power plant has been cut off from external power since 23 September, with the fuel in its reactors being cooled by emergency diesel generators. The International Atomic Energy Agency director general, Rafael Grossi, said: “Both sides say they stand ready to conduct the necessary repairs on their respective sides of the frontline. But for this to happen, the security situation on the ground must improve so that the technicians can carry out their vital work without endangering their lives.”French photojournalist Ant...

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3 h. ago MICHAEL GOVE: It is an iron law of history that when Jews feel unsafe, the candle of freedom is going out. Do we want it to be extinguished in our time? Let us pray, and fight, to ensure it is not

A month ago, I joined a march through London to draw attention to the rise of anti-Semitism. To all of us, the terrorist attack on Heaton Park synagogue will have been shocking.

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4 h. ago Who gunned down John 'Goldfinger' Palmer revealed: He was the crook at the heart of the Brink's

When John Palmer drove his lawn tractor to the bottom of his large garden on the evening of June 24, 2015 he had no idea he was living his final moments.

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4 h. ago ANGELA EPSTEIN: The Manchester synagogue was my family's place of worship. I feel shock and a burning fury

The Heaton Park synagogue was my family's place of worship for decades. On Jewish festivals and sporadic Sabbath days, my late mum, my sister and I would go together.

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4 h. ago Bankstown helicopter crash, Sydney: Shocking footage reveals the moment a helicopter falls from the sky and crashes on top of a car

The Robinson R22 helicopter is seen ripping through trees just seconds before it crashed-landed on top of a car in terrifying dashcam footage.

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4 h. ago 'True friend' of Israel Tommy Robinson invited to country after Manchester attack

Tommy Robinson will be hosted by the Israeli government "on behalf of the State of Israel" in a few weeks' time, with the announcement coming a day after a terror attack outside a synagogue in Manchester

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5 h. ago Symptom in the nose could signal 'silent killer' affecting 1 in 4 Brits could

One study found that people with this condition were 47 per cent more likely to experience this symptom.

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5 h. ago Watch in full: Outside court as Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is sentenced

Watch the scenes outside the Manhattan courtroom where Sean “Diddy” Combs was sentenced to four years and two months, for prostitution-related charges following a two-month trial that unmasked the mogul as a serial domestic abuser and drug addict.

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6 h. ago Robert Pattinson shares rare comments on fatherhood as he poses in quirky shoot for ICON Magazine after welcoming daughter with fiancée Suki Waterhouse

The Batman actor, 38, welcomed his first child with model fiancée Suki Waterhouse in March last year and has now admitted parenthood has surprised him in ways he never imagined.

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6 h. ago Stephen Robinson knows life comes at you fast as St Mirren's star shows met with caution

The Paisley outfit have enjoyed a fantastic start to the campaign and head to Kilmarnock this weekend.

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6 h. ago Ashley Hay reveals Steven Pressley talks as unseen Dundee message explained

The former Brentford striker wants to bag a goal and make a statement but his boss has told him to stop worrying and be patient

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7 h. ago Storm Amy claims first victim after man dies as 234k homes lose power

As Storm Amy batters the UK and Ireland over Friday night, it has been confirmed that one man in his 40s has died as a result of the poor weather conditions hitting the country

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7 h. ago Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sentenced to more than four years in prison and given $500,000 fine – live updates

Combs, who was convicted of ‘transportation to engage in prostitution’, sentenced in New YorkThe prosecution submitted several victim impact statements to the court ahead of sentencing, including one from Ventura.“While the jury did not seem to understand or believe that I engaged in freak-offs because of the force and coercion the defendant used against me, I know that is the truth, and his sentence should reflect the reality of the evidence and my lived experience as a victim” Ventura wrote. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Sandberg’s superb strike denies Chelsea as Manchester United hold WSL leaders

Chelsea and Manchester United both maintained their unbeaten starts to the Women’s Super League season, although the defending champions’ 100% winning record was brought to an end by an entertaining contest between the top two.The result extended United’s agonisingly long wait for a first WSL victory over Chelsea but they will have taken great encouragement from their performance, on a night when both teams created plenty of chances to win and the home side showed they may well have the qualities to mount a serious title challenge. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Troy Deeney calls out 'personal' Rangers attacks from Russell Martin that have created two unescapable truths

The former Watford striker has been left baffled by Martin's post match interviews

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7 h. ago Robert Pattinson shares rare comments on fatherhood as he poses in quirky shoot for ICON Magazine after welcoming daughter with fiancée Suki Waterhouse

The Batman actor, 38, welcomed his first child with model fiancée Suki Waterhouse in March last year and has now admitted parenthood has surprised him in ways he never imagined.

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8 h. ago Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs to address court after prosecution and defense spar over sentencing – live updates

Combs, whose children described him as a ‘changed man’, will address judge in sentencing hearing in New YorkThe prosecution submitted several victim impact statements to the court ahead of sentencing, including one from Ventura.“While the jury did not seem to understand or believe that I engaged in freak-offs because of the force and coercion the defendant used against me, I know that is the truth, and his sentence should reflect the reality of the evidence and my lived experience as a victim” Ventura wrote. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Cillian Murphy says there was no demand for him to lead major projects after Oscar win: ‘Maybe it’s too late’

Murphy won Best Actor in 2024 for playing scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer

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9 h. ago Fred West jail now 'cleaner' than 'festering hellhole' Birmingham streets

Residents in Birmingham have suggested that prisoners at the nearby Winson Green jail are enjoying better living conditions after more than half a year of bin strikes in the city

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9 h. ago The Elvis tribute performer from Bangkok who has won a major Scottish poetry prize

Ms Thapviwat’s winning poem is about the miners’ strike of the 1980s

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