32 m. ago Trump says he would ‘absolutely’ consider bombing Iran again – Middle East crisis live

US president tells White House briefing he would ‘without question’ attack the country if Tehran is enriching uranium to concerning levelsWe have more on the state funeral being held in Tehran for around 60 people, including its military commanders and nuclear scientists.The proceedings started at 8.00am local time (04.30 GMT) in the capital as government offices and many businesses were closed on Saturday for the occasion, AFP reports. Continue reading...

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69 m. ago Stephen Bunting conqueror stuns the world in legendary New York arena now he craves the Mecca of Darts

Qualifier wants to go from one iconic stage in New York to another in London

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2 h. ago Are tickets still available for Olivia Rodrigo at Manchester Co

Olivia is performing in Manchester for two nights at the Co-op Live arena

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3 h. ago ‘It’s a complete assault on free speech’: how Palestine Action was targeted for proscription as terrorists

It started as a group of activists on a budget – now it could be banned under terrorism laws. But were lobbyists behind the proposed ban?If this interview had taken place in a week’s time, Huda Ammori might have been arrested. If this interview had been published in a week’s time, the Guardian might also have been breaking the law.Ammori, a co-founder of Palestine Action, said she was finding it “very hard to absorb the reality of what’s happening here”. She said: “I don’t have a single conviction but if this goes through I would have co-founded what will be a terrorist organisation.” Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Rangers get Hamza Igamane transfer ruling from the Jury as Lawrence Shankland told exact move he must make

Transfer business dominating the talking points after another packed week in Scottish football

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4 h. ago Trump claims he spared Khamenei’s life but would consider bombing Iran again

US president claims he saved Iran’s supreme leader from ‘ugly and ignominious death’

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4 h. ago UK households told to shut windows and curtains facing one direction on Sunday

Britain is set to see yet more temperature spikes this weekend, but the nation can do one simple thing to keep the burning UV rays out of their home

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4 h. ago Budapest Pride expected to be a rallying cry against Orbán’s rollback of rights

Record numbers expected at march despite Hungary’s leader saying those attending will face ‘legal consequences’Record numbers of people are expected to take part in Budapest Pride on Saturday, with Hungarians joining forces with campaigners and politicians from across Europe in a march that has become a potent symbol of pushback against the Hungarian government’s steady rollback of rights.“This weekend, all eyes are on Budapest,” Hadja Lahbib, the European commissioner for equality, told reporters in the Hungarian capital on Friday. “This is bigger than one Pride celebration, one Pride march. It is about the right to be who you are, to love who you want, whether it is in Budapest, in Brussels or anywhere else.” Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Inside abandoned UK airport set to reopen with cheap Ryanair flights to holiday hotspots

From being bombed in World War Two to ferrying business passengers to Amsterdam, a transport hub which is no longer in use could soon be ready for its next chapter

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5 h. ago Kneecap to perform at Glastonbury amid calls for them to be banned

Band member Liam Og O hAnnaidh appeared in court last week charged with flying a flag in support of proscribed terrorist organisation Hezbollah.

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5 h. ago Shop staff share terror as meat cleaver thug launched attack before £2k till raid

Police have launched a probe after £2,000 was stolen from the Premier Bathville store in Armadale, West Lothian, at around 8.15pm on Thursday.

Economics

5 h. ago Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv hits warplanes in Russia as missile attack kills five in Ukraine

Ukrainian military claims strike on four Su-34 bombers at Marinovka base about 900km from border; Russian attack on Samar wounds 25. What we know on day 1,221See all our Ukraine war coverageUkraine’s military has said it struck four warplanes at an airbase in central Russia’s Volgograd region as part of a drive to hit Russian war assets. It said on Telegram it had hit four Su-34 aircraft at the Marinovka base outside the city of Volgograd, about 900km (550 miles) from the Ukrainian border. The post on Friday said the operation was conducted by the military’s special operations branch, together with the SBU security service and other services of the military. “According to preliminary information, four aircraft were hit, specifically SU-34 planes, as well as technical-operational facilities where different warplanes are serviced and repaired,” the statement said. There was no immediate comment from the Russian military.Ukraine’s military said the damage to Marinovka was being assesse...

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6 h. ago Attack On London: Hunting The 7/7 Bombers | Preview (Netflix)

Attack On London: Hunting The 7/7 Bombers | Preview (Netflix)  TV Zone UK

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6 h. ago My skin is constantly on fire and I look like a burns victim because of a common cream, this might last years

"I looked like a burn victim... even my nephews and nieces were scared of me - they looked at me like I was something out of a horror movie"

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8 h. ago Paedophile Gary Glitter told hospital worker his Asia holiday to abuse girls was 'the time of his life'

The woman in her 30s, who cared for the shamed singer while he was having a knee operation at a hospital in Dorset in 2022, said he showed no remorse.

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9 h. ago Kitchen fitter sues customer for libel after being branded 'worst I have ever seen' and an 'absolute joke' in online review

Joiner Benjamin Johnson has resorted to the High Court after Stephen Helm allegedly told others to 'avoid' him. Mr Johnson claims customers cancelled scheduled jobs after seeing the post.

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9 h. ago Ministry of Defence accused of 'deceiving' Chinook crash victim families in legal fight update

The RAF Chinook ZD576 crashed in foggy weather on June 2, 1994 on the Mull of Kintyre.

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10 h. ago Glastonbury revellers to bombard mum and dad with nearly 40 filthy items on average

A 'wash pit' is being set up at a motorway service station popular with revellers returning from Glastonbury Festival to help ease the load on mum and dad and stave off the 'laundry apocalypse'

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12 h. ago Family says hidden spy cams at Airbnb captured footage of them having sex, kids using bathroom: lawsuit

Exclusive details: An Airbnb spokesperson told The Independent that the host in question has been banned from the site in the aftermath of the allegations

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12 h. ago Bryan Mbeumo makes huge transfer decision and informs Man Utd and Spurs

Brentford star Bryan Mbeumo has reportedly told the Bees that he only wants to join Manchester United this summer, despite the interest from Tottenham Hotspur

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