74 m. ago Sperm donor who ‘fathered 180 children lacks empathy’ and 'seeks to control others'

Unregulated sperm donor Robert Albon offered both natural or artificial insemination and would have sex with "just about anyone who asks" a High Court judge has ruled

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1 hour ago Israel’s ‘no hunger in Gaza’ narrative flies in face of obvious evidence

Justification for Israel’s blockade is hard to sustain amid photos of malnourished children and critical famine warningsFor many decades, Israel was proud of its officials’ ability to defend and argue and convince around the world. The war in Gaza has seen the country’s public diplomacy face its greatest test – as was made clear on Wednesday morning with a robust exchange between David Mencer, a spokesperson for the Israeli government, and Nick Robinson, a presenter of the BBC’s flagship Today programme.Mencer stressed that he was speaking on behalf of the prime minister and made an uncompromising statement of Israel’s arguments, including the accusation that Hamas – described as a “genocidal death cult” – uses civilians as human shields. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Emmerdale Billy Fletcher's 'dark fate sealed' after sinister threat to Dawn

Emmerdale viewers were thrilled to see Billy Fletcher stand up for himself against ex Dawn Taylor on Wednesday night, but might her soap history tease a dark fate awaits him?

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2 h. ago Sperm donor who claims he fathered more than 180 children loses custody battle

UK judge rejects Robert Albon’s application for parental right of three-year-old girl he had with woman in DurhamAn unregistered sperm donor who says he has fathered more than 180 children has failed to gain custody of a three-year-old child he had with a Durham woman, who said she was left “broken” and “suicidal” by their encounter.Robert Albon, who goes by the pseudonym “Joe Donor” and has appeared on This Morning and in a Channel 4 documentary, applied to have the girl live with him after a court deemed her mother was unable to look after her. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Eurovision viewers issue brutal complaint as they're left fuming over 'robbed' act

Despite impressing the Eurovision Song Contest viewers with his intense visual performance, Belgium's Red Sebastian did not qualify for the upcoming grand final.

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2 h. ago More emergency measures to cut jail overcrowding before ‘zero capacity’ reached

Legislation to bring in the changes is expected to be introduced in the coming weeks.

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2 h. ago Newsmax host defends Qatar’s gift to Trump then admits he’d ‘definitely criticize’ Biden for the same thing

‘I will say, I would definitely criticize Joe Biden if he cut the exact same deal, and I would criticize Joe Biden if he was about to get a $400 million plane from Qatar,’ Rob Finnerty said on Tuesday night

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3 h. ago Glen Rosa ferry fiasco: Kate Forbes issues ultimatum to shipyard

Deputy First Minister has told Ferguson Marine of her anger at latest ferry setback in “most robust way”.

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3 h. ago What's happened at the Cannes Film Festival so far — and what's still to come

This year’s Cannes Film Festival has barely started and already has been an attention-grabbing affair, from new rules for its red carpets, nerves about potential U.S. tariffs and the return of Tom Cruise

Culture

3 h. ago REVEALED: Blake Lively's mother, 77, was a stunning model from Georgia who 'worked hard' to raise her 5 kids

The past career of Blake's mother was brought to light by Robyn Lively, the 53-year-old sister of the sex symbol. Lioness star Robyn shared old images of her 77-year-old mother.

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3 h. ago Pictured: ‘Charming’ pensioner, 87, murdered in ‘cornflakes and shepherds pie robbery’

Mr Mackey had bought food and an newspaper before he was attacked in Manor House, North London

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4 h. ago Kim Kardashian role in Ryan Murphy show leaves viewers fuming as first trailer drops

Kim Kardashian stars in the upcoming legal drama All's Fair

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4 h. ago Runoffs, reruns and rightwingers: Europe prepares for electoral ‘super Sunday’

Millions will cast votes in crucial contests in Romania, Poland and PortugalMillions of voters in Romania, Poland and Portugal will cast their ballots this weekend in an electoral “super Sunday” that will determine the course of their democracies at a time of heightened political, commercial and economic tensions.In Romania, the far-right candidate is the frontrunner in a presidential runoff, while the first-round vote in a deeply polarised Poland will see liberal, conservative and far-right hopefuls vying to become president. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Family tied up in their own home by masked men in terrifying armed robbery

The victims have been left 'living in fear' with their sense of security 'shattered'

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5 h. ago Reading misery under Dai Yongge finally over as takeover completed for League One club

Reading’s nightmarish era under Dai Yongge has finally come to an end

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5 h. ago The Reds will pay tribute to Pete Rose a day after he was posthumously reinstated by MLB

The Cincinnati Reds are paying tribute to Pete Rose a day after baseball’s career hits leader was posthumously removed from the major leagues’ permanent ineligibility list

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5 h. ago ITV's Britain's Got Talent faces Ofcom complaints after 'horrific' act shocks viewers

BGT has been hit with Ofcom complaints after viewers were left horrified by a 'horrific' act during the third semi-final of the ITV series

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5 h. ago Rose and Jackson get posthumous reprieve, but gambling on baseball is still MLB's biggest sin

Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson received a posthumous reprieve from baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred on Tuesday, making both players eligible for the sport’s Hall of Fame after their careers were tarnished by gambling scandals

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5 h. ago Sperm donor by post who fathered more than 180 children 'lacks empathy' and 'seeks to control others', High Court judge rules

Unregulated donor Robert Albon, who advertises his services on social media under the name 'Joe Donor', claims to have fathered children in countries as far away as Argentina and Australia.

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5 h. ago 'Compelling' US drama with finale that 'wrecked' viewers now available to stream in UK

The popular US drama is now available to stream for free in the UK and fans are already obsessed.

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