46 m. ago Luigi Mangione fights to exclude gun, notes as anniversary of UnitedHealthcare CEO’s killing nears

As the first anniversary of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s killing looms this week, the man charged in his death will be in court fighting to bar evidence that prosecutors say links him to the crime

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52 m. ago A Traitors cloak, Britpop Trumps and a very arty swearbox: it’s the Culture Christmas gift guide!

Put some artful oomph into your festive season with our bumper guide, featuring everything from a satanic South Park shirt to Marina Abramović’s penis salt and pepper potsIs there an overly sweary person in your life? Do you have a friend who’s utterly bereft without The Traitors? Would anyone you know like to shake up their cocktail-making? And do you ever wish your neighbours’ doormat was, well, a bit more kinky?Well, look no further! Our bumper Christmas gift guide has arty present suggestions galore for all these people – and many more. Dig in before the jingle bells rush! Continue reading...

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82 m. ago Romanian rapist who struck on bail was part of suspected tax scam

Mihai-Nicolae Patran was jailed for nine years for a sex crime spree that culminated in the rape of a 29-year-old doctor in a Glasgow alleyway.

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82 m. ago 'Hellhole' hotel where several died from drug overdoses slammed over refurb plans

Queens Park Hotel, where several people have died of drug overdoses, has been slammed after they were granted permission to create 17 more rooms.

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82 m. ago Dear Coleen: My husband ogles other women and I'm close to leaving

"I feel he’s being so disrespectful, especially when I’m with him, but I’ve given up going over it with him and I’m genuinely considering walking away from our marriage."

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86 m. ago Floods and cyclonic storms across Thailand, Sri Lanka and Indonesia leave over 900 dead and hundreds missing

Catastrophic flooding displaces more than four million people

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87 m. ago How cyclones and monsoon rains combined to devastate parts of Asia – visual guide

Extreme weather has killed nearly 1,000 people across southern and south-eastern Asia as cyclones turbocharged rain systems across the regionTropical cyclones have combined with heavy monsoon rains to lay waste to swathes of Asia, killing close to 1,000 people and leaving many more homeless.Parts of the Indonesian archipelago have been particularly hard hit, with the death toll reaching 442 following flooding that began about a week ago, a number that is expected to rise. Nearly 300,000 people have been displaced and nearly 3,000 houses damaged, including 827 that were flattened or swept away. Continue reading...

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94 m. ago ‘Albo said how much he loved them’: bespoke beers just the thing for an Australian prime minister’s wedding

Creating customised cans for Anthony Albanese and Jodie Haydon’s big day was a first for Sydney’s Willie the Boatman brewery. But personalised nuptial drinks are a growing trend Sign up for a weekly email featuring our best readsWhen Pat McInerney named one of his first beers after Anthony Albanese over a decade ago, he didn’t anticipate catering the future prime minister’s wedding.“Before he was prime minister he was a very regular customer,” said McInerney, the founder of Sydney brewery Willie the Boatman. “He genuinely loved coming in and was warmly welcomed.” Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Paul Doyle changed Liverpool parade crash plea at last minute 'for two reasons', says expert

Paul Doyle surprised the court last week when he pleaded guilty to all 31 charges he faced over the crash which injured 134 people - now a crime expert has shed light on his change of mind

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3 h. ago Young woman diagnosed with terminal cancer is staggered at extraordinary twist

Paige Suisted, who is from New Zealand, "screamed and cried" when she was diagnosed with the most aggressive form of stage-four astrocytoma, a terminal brain cancer

Science

4 h. ago How 'Gucci Gang' criminals are targeting Premier League stars and WAGs in highly

Career criminals linked to the feared Dublin-based 'Gucci Gang' target players living in Cheshire and Merseyside and team up with Albanian crooks to rob valuables including watches up to £500,000.

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4 h. ago Nigel Farage says Rachel Reeves must face sleaze probe over Budget lies: Ethics watchdog urged to act as PM is dragged into scandal

The Reform UK leader said Ms Reeves' conduct in the run-up to last week's Budget was of 'grave concern'.

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4 h. ago Chambers founded by Sir Keir says PM's plan to axe majority of jury trials is 'wrong in principle'

The leading human rights set claimed there was 'no evidence' that cutting back on criminal trials heard by jurors would help tackle the backlog of Crown Court cases.

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4 h. ago ANDREW NEIL: Weak Rachel Reeves' serial gaslighting of the British people is now clear for all to see. She is on her last legs... and Starmer will not be far behind

'Of course I didn't lie,' claimed Rachel Reeves on Sky News yesterday morning, though the Chancellor had to be pushed three times to say it. But how can we be sure that itself is not a lie?

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5 h. ago Benefits claimants in Britain's 'most deprived' seaside town are 'absolutely delighted' with Rachel Reeves' £16billion Budget giveaway

Unemployed people in Jaywick, Essex, are celebrating after the Chancellor ceded to Labour MPs' demands for more benefits handouts.

Economics

5 h. ago Special forces chief knew UK soldiers were executing Afghans but covered it up, whistleblower claims

Senior officer issues extraordinary plea to the UK special forces community to ‘decide what you stand for’

Events

5 h. ago 'Power hungry' data centres making London housing crisis worse by delaying new homes

Electrical grid capacity in west London stretched to limit as AI ‘factories’ compete with housing developments for energy

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5 h. ago Shoppers urged to show ‘patience, kindness and consideration’ to retail staff

The Scottish Retail Consortium and Usdaw have launched the ’tis the season to ShopKind’ campaign to tackle abuse of shop staff.

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5 h. ago December horoscope: What your star sign has in store for love, work & life this month according to the tarot cards

IN December, transformation, new horizons, and investment opportunities lie ahead. Geminis should look to protect their peace, Cancers may consider a radical long-term change, and Capricorns should look out for the smart Libras in their lives... Aries Love & Relationships – Two of Coins Starting with the Full Moon in Gemini on the 4th, the...

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6 h. ago QUENTIN LETTS: Lie, lie, lie, lie... the word kept echoing round the cavern of her brain

A bruised, stale, defensive Rachel Reeves cut a sad figure on Sunday-morning television. It was not easy to watch. A boxing referee might have stepped in to put the Chancellor out of her misery.

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