82 m. ago Prominent UK women tell rightwingers: stop linking immigration to sexual abuse

Exclusive: Open letter says politicians are exploiting violence against women ‘to fuel hate and division’Prominent women including cultural figures, politicians and campaigners have signed a letter criticising rightwing attempts to link sexual violence in Britain to asylum seekers.Signatories include the musicians Paloma Faith, Charlotte Church and Anoushka Shankar as well as Labour, Green and independent MPs including Kim Johnson, Ellie Chowns, Diane Abbott and Zarah Sultana. Continue reading...

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82 m. ago Six of London’s best noodle spots, by Bao restaurateur Erchen Chang

Six of London’s best noodle spots, by Bao restaurateur Erchen Chang  Financial Times

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2 h. ago 'Gorgeous' New Look trench coat our fashion team thinks will be an autumn sell out

The faux suede trench costs less than £50 but features a premium-looking material and is available in two autumnal brown shades

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3 h. ago Vietnam celebrates 80 years since declaring independence with flags, boba tea and a military parade

Vietnam marked its National Day with its largest military parade in decades

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3 h. ago Saving the world’s fattest parrot: can New Zealand vaccinate its rare species before bird flu gets to them?

In the last continent to remain untouched by the virus, hopes are being pinned on immunisation as migration season approachesIt is easy to imagine how it could happen. A petrel, flying east from the Indian Ocean at the end of the Austral winter, makes landfall at New Zealand’s southern Codfish Island/Whenua Hou. Tired from its long journey, the petrel seeks refuge in the burrow of a green kākāpō: a critically endangered flightless species that is the world’s fattest parrot.If the seabird intrudes when the kākāpō is primed to breed, the male parrot may attempt to mate with the smaller petrel, accidentally smothering it in the process. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago China set to unveil 'most powerful laser air defence system in the world' at Beijing military parade that could shoot down drones for as little as £10 per shot

The People's Liberation Army (PLA) parade in Beijing is scheduled for September 3 to commemorate 80 years since the end of the second world war.

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4 h. ago Jannik Sinner reveals what Alexander Bublik said to him after ruthless US Open thrashing

Bublik was thrashed 6-1 6-1 6-1 by the defending champion

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4 h. ago US Open live: Ruthless Sinner thrashes Bublik in 81 minutes to reach quarter

Sinner has now won 25 matches in a row at hard-court grand slams as he continued his US Open defence in style

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4 h. ago Urgent police hunt for three children feared to be camping after vanishing on Sunday

South Wales Police have issued an urgent appeal to find three missing children who are believed to be together. Emily, Logan and Talisha have not been seen since Sunday

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4 h. ago Ripped David Beckham slips into red Speedos after son Cruz shared his liking for the swimwear

David Beckham displayed his toned physique in a pair of red Speedos on Monday, showing son Cruz how it's done after he posed in two pairs over the summer. 

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5 h. ago Lizzo stuns fans as she shows off her thinnest frame yet in sparkling crop top and mini skirt

On Monday, the singer-songwriter, 37, took to Instagram to share photos of herself flaunting her ample assets and showing off her chic outfit as she posed in a hotel hallway.

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5 h. ago Court order is stopping 'three pads' Rayner from revealing more about house deals, says Downing Street

The Deputy Prime Minister is under mounting pressure to 'come clean' after claims she avoided £40,000 in stamp duty when she purchased a luxury £800,000 apartment in East Sussex.

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6 h. ago TfL told stop leaving ticket barriers open if you want to get serious about tackling fare dodging

80 per cent of Londoners believe TfL is not doing enough to tackle fare evasion

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6 h. ago Surinder Arora working with Changi airport on Heathrow expansion plan

Arora Group and Heathrow’s owners both recently submitted plans to the Department for Transport for a third runway at the west London airport.

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6 h. ago Chinese renminbi strongest against dollar since Trump’s election win

Rally comes after years of weakening and is seen as signal that Beijing will allow gradual appreciation

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6 h. ago US Open live: Sinner v Bublik latest score after Osaka knocks out Gauff

Sinner takes on the 23rd seed as he continues his US Open defence after Osaka defeated Gauff to return to the quarter-finals

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6 h. ago Coco Gauff tries to be positive after chastening US Open defeat to Naomi Osaka

Osaka is back in the quarter-finals of a grand slam for the first time since 2021

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7 h. ago Dog owners encouraged to go swimming with their pups at these UK locations

There’s no chance of ruff waters at these UK pools and beaches – where taking your furry friend for a dip is encouraged. Just make sure you follow our safety tips

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7 h. ago Moment police car is flipped over in horror crash on East Lancs Road

The busy route was closed off by emergency services with one man cut free from a car

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8 h. ago The truth about Alexander Isak's £150m pricetag, the strike sustained by Waitrose and takeaways and Newcastle's relief: Inside the 39

CRAIG HOPE: In the foyer of the Pan Pacific Hotel in Singapore, hours after news had broken of Isak wanting to quit Newcastle, one of his team-mates casually remarked: 'Yeah, he's gone.'

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