54 m. ago Chelsea injury update: Wesley Fofana, Robert Sanchez and Marc Cucurella latest news and return dates

Blues hoping to welcome returnees to the fold for west London derby

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70 m. ago What Scotland can learn from Iceland about how to run a country

The acrimony that so often infects Scottish politics is absent in Iceland where politicians are prepared to work together in the national interest

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80 m. ago "No parent should have to deal with the loss of their child": Thousands raised after tragic death of boy, 16, in crash

Alfie Moran, described by his mother as a 'special boy with the biggest heart' was struck on Kingsway in Burnage

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1 hour ago The Ashes LIVE: Australia lose their first wicket after shocking England mistake gave nervous star a life

The tourists will start day two at 3-211 after fans were left furious at the SCG on Sunday.

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1 hour ago Delcy Rodríguez named acting Venezuela president as Donald Trump sends warning

The 55-year-old vice-president stepped into the nation's top job after chairing an emergency meeting of the Council of Ministers in Caracas, with officials confirming her first cabinet meeting as acting president

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2 h. ago The awkward truth about some of Trump’s views on Europe? European leaders agree with him | Shada Islam

The US president’s fears about ‘woke’ Europe are laughable. He would feel right at home in today’s EUI expected the EU to push back strongly against Donald Trump’s new national security strategy. Not only does it show contempt for the EU and its “weak” leaders, but it also targets European citizens and migrants with racist dog whistles and barely disguised Islamophobia. Yet instead of a rousing defence of the bloc’s commitment to human rights and equality, there have just been bland platitudes.António Costa, the president of the European Council, denounced Trump’s plans to boost support for Europe’s far-right parties. But there was no public challenge to the racist logic underpinning his argument. Costa, who has spoken proudly of his mixed ancestry, could have made a convincing counterargument to the US president’s false premise that Europe was heading for “civilisational erasure” because of migrants and, by extension, millions of Europeans of colour.Shada Islam is a Brussels-based ...

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2 h. ago Autistic student who 'communicates through dance' earns place at top UK dance school

Ross Hoey, 20, from Glasgow says he is often "misunderstood" and risks "burn-out" when socialising but dance is how "he communicates best".

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3 h. ago London café fires barista after swastika‑shaped coffee incident

London café fires barista after swastika‑shaped coffee incident  Israel National News

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5 h. ago This is exactly what you need to do to lose half a stone in just two weeks, with or WITHOUT fat jabs, by top nutritionist Dr Clare Bailey Mosley

If you've over-indulged on pigs in blankets and mince piesthis Christmas, you might find yourself rolling into 2026 with a tight waistband and half a stone of excess weight on your thighs.

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6 h. ago Nigeria XI vs Mozambique: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injury latest for AFCON today

Super Eagles take on Mozambique in Africa Cup of Nations last 16

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6 h. ago 'Special' boy, 16, killed in Manchester crash as heartbroken mum pays tribute

Alfie Moran, 16, was struck by a car while crossing Kingsway in Burnage, south Manchester, on Friday (January 2)

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7 h. ago Donald Trump angers the Danish amid fears he could target other nations including Greenland to assert 'American dominance' after Venezuela raid

The US President suggested Colombia, Cuba and Mexicowere also in his sights following his capture of Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro.

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7 h. ago Dozens of schools closed as amber snow warnings hit large parts of UK on return from festive break with up to 3in feared

IT will be snow going for millions today as the nation struggles back to work after the festive break — but the freeze has left dozens of schools closed. Large swathes of the country have been hit with yellow weather warnings. An inch of snow was predicted in the South West, Greater Manchester and the...

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7 h. ago High tides and heavy rain flood parts of California’s Bay Area

King tides cause highest floodwaters in decades for area, while people are rescued from trapped cars and roads closeHigh tides and heavy rains have flooded parts of the Bay Area, prompting road closures and rescues of people trapped in cars.Five northern counties remained under a flood watch, with up to 3in (7.6cm) of rain possible through Monday night in areas that have been drenched off and on since around Christmas, said the National Weather Service office in Eureka. At least a foot (0.3 meters) of snow was likely in the mountains. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago US legal case against Maduro to test limits of presidential power

Prosecution raises questions about use of American courts to try leader of a foreign nation

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9 h. ago Teenager, 16, dead after car ploughed into him on pedestrian crossing: Man, 18, arrested

Alfie Moran, 16, was at a pedestrian crossing in Kinsgsway, Burnage in Manchester on Friday, January 2, when he was hit by a car.

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9 h. ago Former British schoolgirl, 15, is confirmed to be among victims of Swiss bar inferno as all are identified

Police announced on Sunday evening that the teenager, who also had French and Israeli nationality, had been identified.

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9 h. ago Rain continues in parts of California reeling from flooding and high tides

Crews cleared mud from key California highways as forecasters warned that more thunderstorms were on the way after downpours and high tides caused flooding, prompting road closures and rescues of people trapped in cars

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9 h. ago South Africa vs Cameroon LIVE: AFCON result, latest updates and reaction

Bafana Bafana were looking to reach Africa Cup of Nations last eight

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10 h. ago Coronation Street's Gareth Pierce hopes for Robert Sugden romance in 'future' crossover

Ryan Hawley and Gareth Pierce are both confirmed for the ITV crossover

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