21 m. ago Donald Trump's Epstein files response was 'inspired by WWE interview' about Brock Lesnar

Donald Trump has called the Jeffrey Epstein story a 'dead issue' and refused to answer any more questions about his name appearing in files relating to the dead paedo

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33 m. ago Why do so many gen Z women across the US identify as ‘leftist’?

Generation Z women represent the most leftwing demographic in modern US history: ‘There’s definitely a gender divide’When Emily Gardiner first started paying attention to politics, she was 15, just beginning high school in 2016. It was the start of the first Trump administration, a moment that politicized a lot of young Americans.Now 23, Emily works as a library assistant in eastern Connecticut and is rewriting the second draft of her adult fantasy novel. She describes herself as “definitely leftist, not liberal”. Continue reading...

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33 m. ago US Senate poised to approve industry lobbyist to lead chemical safety at EPA

If Douglas Troutman is confirmed, the top four toxics office at the environmental agency will be held by ex-lobbyistsThe US Senate is poised to approve Donald Trump’s nomination of an industry lobbyist to lead the US Environmental Protection Agency’s chemical safety office.If the nominee, Douglas Troutman, is confirmed, the top four toxics office positions at the EPA will be held by former chemical industry lobbyists, raising new fears about the health and safety of the American public, consumers and workers, campaigners say. Continue reading...

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33 m. ago Pushy parents are ‘biggest problem in sports performance’, say psychologists

Unsportsmanlike conduct in grassroots football and on the sidelines at school events is on the rise. How can parents support their child in the right way?Pushy and shouty parents are the “biggest problem in sports performance”, sports psychologists have said, amid growing concern that pressure and abuse is hampering competitive sport in the UK.This week parents were banned from attending sports events at a number of south London primary schools due to “concerning behaviours”, including abuse towards officials and children and creating “too much pressure around performance and winning at all costs”. Continue reading...

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53 m. ago ‘No Kings’ protest live updates: millions expected to gather across the US for anti

Organizers expect more than 2,500 demonstrations across country after high turnout at June protests as Robert De Niro urges Americans to ‘stand up and be counted’Organisers say there are more than 2,500 protests planned across the country. Take a look at where they are expected to take place:The protests start at different times depending on location. The No Kings website has details for each location. Continue reading...

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55 m. ago HARRIET HARMAN: 'If Lucy Powell's elected Deputy I hope Keir Starmer will offer her a seat in the Cabinet'

'I think the party expects the person they elected as their deputy to be part of Labour’s top team in a Labour government', the former Deputy Leader of the Labour Party writes

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93 m. ago ‘Indecency has become a new hallmark’: writer and historian Jelani Cobb on race in Donald Trump’s America

In a new essay collection, the dean of Columbia University’s graduate school of journalism makes a compelling argument that everything is connected and nothing is inevitable about racial justice or democracy“From the vantage point of the newsroom, the first story is almost never the full story,” writes Jelani Cobb. “You hear stray wisps of information, almost always the most inflammatory strands of a much bigger, more complicated set of circumstances.”The dean of Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism in New York could be reflecting on the recent killing of the racist provocateur Charlie Kirk. In fact, he is thinking back to Trayvon Martin, a 17-year-old African American student from Florida who was shot dead by a white Latino neighbourhood watch volunteer in 2012. Continue reading...

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93 m. ago Gaza’s children needed a ceasefire – now they desperately need the aid that will keep them alive | Alison Griffin

The youngest and most vulnerable have suffered extreme mental and physical trauma. We can help – but we must be granted immediate accessAlison Griffin is head of conflict and humanitarian campaigns at Save the Children UKIn the last few days, we have seen celebrations alongside cautious optimism about a future for Gaza without bombs and bullets. This much needed pause in hostilities is providing children with the chance to sleep without the fear of drones above their heads, airstrikes on nearby buildings or fires breaking out in their tents. Families in Gaza are slowly returning to their neighbourhoods and trying to salvage what they can of their lives from the rubble.But crucially, what they are still not currently getting is full and sustainable access to aid supplies and vital services. This is about fundamental basic rights for children in the occupied Palestinian territory, which we have been demanding and advocating for since 1953.Alison Griffin is head of conflict and humanit...

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2 h. ago Lily Allen offers olive branch to ex David Harbour after affair heartache: 'We all suffer'

Singer Lily Allen has spoken candidly about her split from Stranger Things star David Harbour and its impact on her and her children, after she discovered his three year affair

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2 h. ago 'Boots 3 for 2 is one of the best ways to shop for Christmas

The Boots 3 for 2 Christmas gift offer is a festive tradition for many, and this year there are over 1,000 gifts included in the deal. Here are my top picks for 2025

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2 h. ago The woman with the world's most powerful men at her feet: As Trump fawn's over 'beautiful' Giorgia Meloni, how the 5ft 3in cigarette

Italy's first female prime minister might be 5ft 3in, but that's never stopped her from going head-to-head with the political heavyweights of our time - and winning.

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2 h. ago New Zealand v England: first men’s T20 cricket international hit by rain – as it happened

Rain washes out the first match of the series at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch3rd over: England 14-1 (Buttler 9, Bethell 2) Buttler gets a single off the first ball but Bethell can’t get off strike. Some free flowing shots go straight to the fielders and the pressure starts to rise. Play and a miss! Henry moves one off a length late and it is wafty-woo from Bethell. There we go – a tuck off the hip for two gets the youngster off the mark, that’ll settle him down a bit. Just three off the over.2nd over: England 11-1 (Buttler 7, Bethell 0) Jacob Bethell gets an early visit to the middle. Don’t mention the A word! He starts with two dots, a play and miss and a thick outside edge. Good over from Duffy and New Zealand have the better of the early exchanges. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago 'I reversed high blood pressure and palpitations by losing 7st without jabs'

Nicola Graham, 54, had struggled with her weight for years, but it wasn't until she was hit by the menopause that she decided to take action

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3 h. ago 'Man Utd keep being set up for failure – Ruben Amorim has to stop taking liberties'

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has been criticised for his methods during matches by a former Red Devils player as he struggles to revive their fortunes

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3 h. ago Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea LIVE: Premier League match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction

Blues look to build momentum after Liverpool win and pile more pressure on Ange Postecoglou

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3 h. ago New Zealand v England: first men’s T20 cricket international abandoned due to rain – live

First T20 called off after Christchurch deluge Series remains 0-0 with two matches to play3rd over: England 14-1 (Buttler 9, Bethell 2) Buttler gets a single off the first ball but Bethell can’t get off strike. Some free flowing shots go straight to the fielders and the pressure starts to rise. Play and a miss! Henry moves one off a length late and it is wafty-woo from Bethell. There we go – a tuck off the hip for two gets the youngster off the mark, that’ll settle him down a bit. Just three off the over.2nd over: England 11-1 (Buttler 7, Bethell 0) Jacob Bethell gets an early visit to the middle. Don’t mention the A word! He starts with two dots, a play and miss and a thick outside edge. Good over from Duffy and New Zealand have the better of the early exchanges. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Nottingham Forest v Chelsea live: Ange Postecoglou under pressure after talks as Premier League returns

Postecoglou is yet to win after seven games in charge and the arrival of Chelsea could be crucial in deciding his future

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3 h. ago You CAN reverse high blood pressure without drugs: Leading heart expert reveals simple steps

If left untreated, high blood pressure can be fatal-with recent research linking it to kidney failure and even vascular dementia.

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3 h. ago Netflix fans 'obsessed' with 'both hilarious and devastating' new series

The story is set in the 1990s and adapted from memoir The Pink Marine by a former sergeant, Greg Cope White, who both helped wrote and produce the series.

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3 h. ago Millions expected across all 50 US states to march in No Kings protests against Trump

Events scheduled in more than 2,700 locations, from small towns to large cities, aligning behind message that the US is sliding into authoritarianismAmericans across all 50 states will march in protests against the Trump administration on Saturday, aligning behind a message that the country is sliding into authoritarianism and there should be no kings in the US.Millions are expected to turn out for the No Kings protests, the second iteration of a coalition that marched in June in one of the largest days of protest in US history. Events are scheduled for more than 2,700 locations, from small towns to large cities. Continue reading...

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