45 m. ago Prince William put 'pressure' on Queen Elizabeth to intervene in Scottish independence referendum

The Prince of Wales allegedly urged the Queen to make an intervention in the independence referendum.

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58 m. ago Trans activist linked to Graham Linehan arrest is disgraced police officer sacked for branding free speech campaigner a woman beater and a Nazi

Lynsay Watson, 58, was sacked for gross misconduct by Leicestershire Constabulary in October 2023 after trolling another free speech campaigner online.

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61 m. ago Virgin Atlantic urges passengers to use new feature that makes check

Virgin Atlantic passengers at London Heathrow Airport can use the WhatsApp link to check in before they arrive at the airport, which may lead to shorter wait times at airport desks

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76 m. ago Kieran Tierney makes two Celtic fears a reality after pulling out of Scotland squad

The left-back is out of Steve Clarke's squad for the World Cup qualifying double header with Denmark and Belarus

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94 m. ago Bus crash at Victoria Station leaves at least 17 people injured including driver who was rushed to hospital

At least 17 people, including the driver of the route 24 bus, have been injured after the double-decker mounted the pavement and crashed near London's Victoria Station this morning.

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95 m. ago Everything Wednesday star Owen Painter has starred in ahead of Isaac Night role

Wednesday season two’s second half introduced a new villain with an unexpected link to the Addams Family

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1 hour ago Locals furious as Harry Potter fans are pushing UK tourist attraction to breaking point

Harry Potter fans hoping to catch a glimpse of a filming location are pushing a UK tourist attraction to its 'breaking point' - with thousands descending on the area.

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2 h. ago Making a splash! Hilarious moment tourist is sent flying into the sea after being hit by powerful easyJet blast on Greek holiday island

This is the hilarious moment an eager tourist in Greece gets blown into the sea by a jet blast after he attempted to stand behind an easyJet plane.

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2 h. ago Man, 53, pleads not guilty to 31 offences at Liverpool FC victory parade crash

He appeared in court via video link

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2 h. ago Donald Trump's state department blasts Graham Linehan's arrest as a 'departure from democracy'

The Father Ted co-creator, 57, ended up in hospital earlier this week when his blood pressure rocketed after he was detained by five armed officers at Heathrow .

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3 h. ago Tommy Robinson's feud with Tony Bellew explained after latest X

Tommy Robinson has been involved in a war of words with Tony Bellew in recent months - and the former recently doubled down on his brutal comments

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3 h. ago The far right’s green bashing has given mainstream parties an excuse to do nothing – but we have more agency than we think | Ajit Niranjan

As powerful forces push back against green forces, it is little surprise that many of us feel dismay. Climate scientists do, too. But together we can take action to challenge the prevailing apathySupport the Guardian’s independent journalism today Last year, I stood in front of a black-clad skinhead as he shook a fist full of rings thick enough to double as a knuckle-duster. Flecks of spit flew into my face as he railed against the green agenda of the last German government.Until recently, it would have felt bizarre to talk to protesters at a neo-Nazi-linked rally about climate change or hear them rant unprompted about heat pumps. But far-right parties have entered the political mainstream, and their scathing tirades against “woke” green rules are energising their base.Join George Monbiot and special guests on 16 September for a special climate assembly to discuss the growing and dramatic political and corporate threats to the planet. Book tickets – in person or livestream Continue ...

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3 h. ago Covid surge hits California as officials urge people to start wearing masks again

Postive test results for coronavirus double in August as Golden State health officals recommend revival of face coverings indoors to safeguard the vulnerable

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3 h. ago Lisbon funicular crash latest: Death toll rises to 17 as brakeman among the victims of tourist attraction disaster

Foreign nationals are among the dead following the disaster in the Portuguese capital

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3 h. ago NFL 2025 season predictions: will it be Mahomes, Jackson or Allen in the Super Bowl?

The NFL season kicks off on Thursday night. Which rookies will impress? Will Dallas regret the Micah Parsons trade? And who will win it all?The Micah Parsons revenge tour. Ignore the nonsense coming out of Dallas. Jerry Jones’s claim that Parsons hurt the Cowboys’ run defense is laughable. So is the idea that Parsons’ ego was an issue. NFL history is filled with game-breaking pass-rushers with big egos or, umm, personality quirks. What matters is production, and Parsons is a one-of-a-kind pass-rushing force, capable of detonating the pocket from any alignment. No defender has generated more pressures since Parsons entered the league. With him on the field, the Cowboys had the No 1 defense in the league; when he was off the field, they fell to the second-worst unit in the league. If he needed any extra motivation, the Cowboys booting him on the way out should provide it. OC Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Death toll in Lisbon tram crash disaster climbs to 17 as distressing footage shows rescuers shouting 'there's kids under there' after hearing cries for help from wreckage

Twenty-three people were injured, and one of them died during the night, the Sao Jose hospital said on Thursday, after authorities reported 15 people had been killed.

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3 h. ago Experts warn of everyday ingredient which raises blood pressure... and it's not salt

An additive found in hundreds of household favourites could increase blood pressure raising the risk of heart attack, stroke and early death experts have warned.

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4 h. ago Why Man Utd refused to challenge Manchester City for £26m Gianluigi Donnarumma transfer

Gianluigi Donnarumma joined Manchester City on transfer deadline day in a £26million deal but the Italian goalkeeper was also linked with a move to the other side of Manchester

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4 h. ago Angela Rayner on the brink: Pressure piles on Deputy PM over flat tax error amid new revelation

Deputy Prime Minister fighting for political future after revealing she paid too little stamp duty after receiving incorrect legal advice

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4 h. ago Experts warn of everyday ingredient which also raises your blood pressure... and it's not salt

Added sugars found in ultra-processed food and drinks could increase blood pressure raising the risk of heart attack, stroke and early death experts have warned.

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