1 hour ago Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs to address court after prosecution and defense spar over sentencing – live updates

Combs, whose children described him as a ‘changed man’, will address judge in sentencing hearing in New YorkThe prosecution submitted several victim impact statements to the court ahead of sentencing, including one from Ventura.“While the jury did not seem to understand or believe that I engaged in freak-offs because of the force and coercion the defendant used against me, I know that is the truth, and his sentence should reflect the reality of the evidence and my lived experience as a victim” Ventura wrote. Continue reading...

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54 h. ago Europe in ‘most dangerous situation’ since second world war, Danish PM warns

Mette Frederiksen tells EU leaders all countries are affected by ‘Russian hybrid war’ via drones or sabotageEurope live – latest updatesEurope is in its “most difficult and dangerous situation” since the end of the second world war, Denmark’s prime minister has said at an EU summit dedicated to advancing the continent’s battle readiness by the end of the decade.Mette Frederiksen is hosting EU leaders in Copenhagen for talks on aiding Ukraine and firming up European defence projects intended to ensure the continent is ready to deter invaders by 2030. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Trump announces deal with Pfizer to lower drug prices; Hegseth and president outline military changes in rare gathering – live

US won’t pay more than other countries for Pfizer drugs; Trump tells hundreds of military leaders they will ‘straighten out’ US cities after Hegseth rails against ‘fat troops’Trump says US cities should be ‘training grounds for our military’ in incendiary speechThe US government is hurtling towards its first shutdown in six years, with no signs congressional leaders are near agreement on legislation to continue funding beyond the Tuesday night deadline to prevent workers from being furloughed and agencies from shutting their doors.Congress’s Republican majority is pushing legislation to fund the government through 21 November, but Democrats have refused to vote for it unless it includes a series of concessions centered on healthcare. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Trump claims US faces ‘invasion from within’ in address to military leaders after Hegseth declares war on diversity efforts – live

US president tells hundreds of generals and admirals in Virginia they will ‘straighten out’ US cities after defense secretary rails against ‘fat troops’Hegseth declares war on racial and gender diversity efforts in US militaryThe US government is hurtling towards its first shutdown in six years, with no signs congressional leaders are near agreement on legislation to continue funding beyond the Tuesday night deadline to prevent workers from being furloughed and agencies from shutting their doors.Congress’s Republican majority is pushing legislation to fund the government through 21 November, but Democrats have refused to vote for it unless it includes a series of concessions centered on healthcare. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Strictly's Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman pause live show to address Dani Dyer's exit

Strictly Come Dancing hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman addressed Dani Dyer's exit from the competition during the first live show of the series on Saturday

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7 d. ago World leaders step up efforts behind the scenes at the UN to end the war in Sudan

Behind the scenes at the annual gathering of world leaders at the United Nations, key countries and regional organizations have been coordinating efforts to try to end the war in Sudan

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1 week ago Trump says Nato countries should shoot down Russian aircraft entering their airspace – US politics live

US president’s comments come after series of drone incursions by Russian fighter jets; Trump also scolds European countries over migration Trump calls for nations to close borders and expel foreigners in UN speech: ‘Your countries are being ruined’Fact-check: Trump’s false and misleading claims during his UN addressWhile the Secret Service hasn’t confirmed that the telecommunications threat was targeting the United Nations general assembly, the agency said that the devices were “concentrated within 35 miles of the global meeting” and the investigation is ongoing.The Secret Service added that early forensic analysis of the deviced indicates “cellular communications between nation-state threat actors and individuals that are known to federal law enforcement”. Continue reading...

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1 week ago The world according to Trump: You’re all ‘going to hell’ — and I’m your only hope

President let the insults fly in blistering UN General Assembly address as he tried to make global leaders accept his truth — that it's Trump’s world and they are just living in it, writes Andrew Feinberg

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1 week ago Trump scolds world leaders and says ‘your countries are going to hell’ in blistering UN General Assembly address: Live updates

President addressed 80th UN General Assembly in New York at contentious moment for international relations

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1 week ago 'Your countries are going to hell': Trump's extraordinary address accuses UN of 'funding an assault' on West, rails against 'uncontrolled immigration' and predicts death of Europe

Donald Trump accused the United Nations of 'funding an assault' on the West through immigration during his address to the UN General Assembly on Tuesday.

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1 week ago Trump tells western leaders 'Your countries are being ruined by uncontrolled immigration' and accuses the UN of funding an 'assault on your borders'

Donald Trump accused the United Nations of 'funding an assault' on the West through immigration during his address to the UN General Assembly on Tuesday.

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1 week ago Trump scolds world leaders and says ‘your countries are going to hell’ in blistering UN General Assembly address: Live

President addressed 80th UN General Assembly in New York at contentious moment for international relations

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1 week ago ‘Your countries are going to hell’: Trump attacks European leaders and United Nations in fiery general assembly speech – live

US president lambasts UN for lack of help in peace deals; Trump also scolds European migration and US allies that are supporting Palestinian statehoodSecret Service takes down network that could’ve crippled New York cell serviceWhile the Secret Service hasn’t confirmed that the telecommunications threat was targeting the United Nations general assembly, the agency said that the devices were “concentrated within 35 miles of the global meeting” and the investigation is ongoing.The Secret Service added that early forensic analysis of the deviced indicates “cellular communications between nation-state threat actors and individuals that are known to federal law enforcement”. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Trump scolds UN over escalator, teleprompter and inaction in first General Assembly address since 2020: Live

President speaking in New York at contentious moment for international relations

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1 week ago Trump to highlight ‘return of American strength’ in first address at UN General Assembly since 2020: Live

President to speak in New York at contentious moment for international relations

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1 week ago Trump to address UN General Assembly after UK and France recognise Palestinian state: Live

President to speak in New York at contentious moment for international relations

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1 week ago UK manufacturing sector falters amid Jaguar Land Rover cyber

Business secretary to visit carmaker to address supply chain concerns as pause in JLR car production extendedBusiness live – latest updatesThe UK manufacturing sector posted a sharp decline in output last month, as Britain’s biggest carmaker JLR suffered a cyber-attack and paused production, a shutdown that will drag on into October.The business secretary, Peter Kyle, will visit Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) on Tuesday and meet some of its suppliers there after the cyber-attack. Continue reading...

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1 week ago European countries must be ready to fight Russia, says Finnish president

The Finnish leader said new security guarantees being discussed could see European countries engage militarily with Russia

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1 week ago European countries must be ready to fight Russia as part of security guarantees for Ukraine, says Finland’s president

The Finnish leader said new security guarantees being discussed could see European countries engage militarily with Russia

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2 w. ago Rubio in Israel for talks to limit diplomatic damage over Qatar strikes

US secretary of state says Trump ‘not happy’ about Israeli attack that targeted Hamas officials in Doha for Gaza talksThe US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, has held talks in Israel with Benjamin Netanyahu aimed at limiting the diplomatic damage to both countries by Israel’s attempt to assassinate Hamas leaders in Qatar, its continued demolition of Gaza, and the accelerated expansion of settlements in the occupied West Bank.The Israeli prime minister took Rubio on a tour of the Western Wall, where both men placed written prayers between the stones, before taking his American visitor underground to view archeological excavations. Continue reading...

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