56 m. ago Gemma Atkinson's devastating real reason for not marrying fiancé Gorka Marquez

Gemma Atkinson has revealed that she believes one of the reasons she hasn't walked down the aisle yet is because her dad won't be there - and getting married means losing the 'last tie to him'

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56 m. ago Gemma Atkinson reveals devastating reason for not marrying fiancé Gorka Marquez

EXCLUSIVE:Gemma Atkinson has revealed that she believes one of the reasons she hasn't walked down the aisle yet is because her dad won't be there - and getting married means losing the 'last tie to him'

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2 h. ago ‘It’s not a genuine apology’: Spanish women reject Catholic attempt to redress Franco incarceration

Many survivors believe organisation’s request for forgiveness over abuse in Women’s Protection Board centres does not go far enoughAs the members of the Catholic organisation wrapped up their speech with an appeal for forgiveness, the auditorium in Madrid exploded in rage. For decades, many in the audience had grappled with the scars left by their time in Catholic-run institutions; now they were on their feet chanting: “Truth, justice and reparations” and – laying bare their rejection of any apology – “Neither forget, nor forgive”.It was an unprecedented response to an unprecedented moment in Spain, hinting at the deep fissures that linger over one of the longest-running and least-known institutions of Francisco Franco’s dictatorship: the Catholic-run centres that incarcerated thousands of women and girls as young as eight, subjecting them to barbaric punishments, forced labour and religious indoctrination. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Eight killed in Iranian strikes on Israel as Trump threatens Tehran with ‘full strength’ of military if it attacks US – live updates

At least 35 missing after strike hits town south of Tel Aviv; US president also claims ‘we can easily get a deal done’ to end conflictIsrael claims it has gained control of airspace over TehranHours after presiding over an unprecedented military parade in Washington DC, Donald Trump has threatened that if Iran attacks the United States in any way, it would face the might of the US military “at levels never seen before.”In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump also said the US had nothing to do with Israel’s latest attack on Iran overnight and that “we can easily get a deal done” to end the conflict. He wrote:The US had nothing to do with the attack on Iran, tonight. If we are attacked in any way, shape or form by Iran, the full strength and might of the US Armed Forces will come down on you at levels never seen before. However, we can easily get a deal done between Iran and Israel, and end this bloody conflict!!!European leaders will seek an explanation about what persuaded Tru...

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3 h. ago Trump issues chilling warning to U.S. enemies at massive Army birthday parade amid chaotic 'No Kings' protests

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrived at Saturday's 250th anniversary for the U.S. Army, which also coincides with the president's 78th birthday.

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3 h. ago Watch: Trump calls US ‘hottest country in the world’ during military parade speech

Donald Trump called the United States ‘the hottest country in the world’ during his military parade speech.

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4 h. ago Trump military parade crowd size sparks fiery debate as arrests are made in No Kings protests

President Donald Trump presided over a military parade this evening in Washington, D.C., on a day which also happens to be his 79th birthday.

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4 h. ago Donald Trump 'falls asleep' at his own military parade for 79th birthday

A photo making the rounds on X (formerly known as Twitter) shows Trump sitting upright with his eyes closed, apparently snoozing while the military parade is in full swing

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4 h. ago Trump’s military parade was feared to be the stuff of authoritarians. It was more small

The Washington, D.C., parade featured families, picnics and bad weather, Richard Hall reports.

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4 h. ago Trump military parade live: President celebrates 79th birthday with DC parade and massive firework display

Trump spent his 79th birthday attending a military parade in Washington DC

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5 h. ago Man Utd transfers: Top target rejects Ruben Amorim as unwanted star's move collapses

Ruben Amorim is desperate to land some top quality signings to overhaul his struggling Manchester United squad and he has already taken the first step by landing Wolves forward Matheus Cunha

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5 h. ago ‘No Kings’ protests live updates: Thousands rally across US to protest Trump as LA keeps curfew to quell chaos

Day of action comes after week-long protests in Los Angeles against Trump’s hard-line immigration policies and ICE raids on immigrants

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5 h. ago Labour to force academies to take thousands of violent and disruptive pupils permanently excluded from other schools

In the latest attempt by Labour to clip the wings of academies schools would be directed by councils to take pupils permanently excluded for physical violence or threatening to use an offensive weapon.

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5 h. ago Protests across US as Trump’s military parade concludes; some rallies thwarted by violence and threats – live

Millions show up to thousands of anti-Trump demonstrations as Virginia and San Francisco report vehicles driving into crowdsMillions across US turn out for anti-Trump protestsTanks roll through Washington as Trump hosts paradeIt will be a parade fit for a king – which is precisely why critics worry what message it will send the rest of the world about the future of democracy in America.On Saturday, there will be tanks on the streets of the nation’s capital as Washington hosts a celebration of the US army’s 250th anniversary, which happens to coincide with Donald Trump’s 79th birthday.North Korea: military parades. China: military parades. Russia: military parades.These aren’t parades to celebrate a victory and it’s certainly not to celebrate the United States army’s birthday. This is a parade to aggrandise Donald Trump’s ego. No one who knows either Trump or his pattern of behavior would think for a minute this is anything else. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Millions across US turn out for ‘No Kings’ protests against Donald Trump

Protesters demonstrate at about 2,000 sites nationwide on day US president holds military parade in WashingtonAs tanks and soldiers paraded through the streets of Washington on Saturday, several million people around the country turned out to protest against the excesses of Donald Trump’s administration.The protests, dubbed “No Kings”, rook place at about 2,100 sites nationwide, from big cities to small towns. A coalition of more than 100 groups joined together to plan the protests, which are committed to a principle of nonviolence. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago ‘It’s about time’: Trump boasts about American military success as he celebrates birthday at DC parade

More than 6,000 troops marched in front of the president near the National Mall to honor the Army’s anniversary

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6 h. ago Brad Pitt, 61, debuts bizarre tie dye look in latest midlife crisis makeover

Brad Pitt debuted another striking look while out in New York City on Saturday, after previously revealing a fashion makeover on Friday night.

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6 h. ago A gate too far! Couple who lost bitter war against neighbours over Bond

EXCLUSIVE: A A couple who defied a council enforcement order to remove a £10,000 set of gates have had to tear them down in a humiliating defeat.

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6 h. ago Trump military parade live: President promotes American fighting strength as he addresses DC crowd

Trump is spending his 79th birthday attending the military parade in Washington DC

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6 h. ago ‘No Kings’ protests live updates: Cops use tear gas to disperse anti

Day of action comes after week-long protests in Los Angeles against Trump’s hard-line immigration policies and ICE raids on immigrants

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