96 m. ago The Guardian view on the EU and Ukraine: a moment of truth for Brussels and Kyiv | Editorial

The plan to mobilise Russia’s frozen assets is morally compelling and ingenious. The problem is that its enemies will never see it that wayMorally, the decision facing the European Council in Brussels this week has been a no-brainer. Russia invaded Ukraine illegally and unilaterally. Moscow shows no sign of wanting peace. It actively threatens other countries too, including Britain. Ukraine is running out of money. Yet £184bn worth of Russian assets remain frozen in Europe, notably in Belgium. That money should therefore be mobilised to fund Ukraine. To many, this would be the enactment of a clear and present duty, proof positive that Europe can still be a heavy hitter.In the messy reaches of the real world, however, things have not been straightforward. Law, economics and politics all managed to insinuate themselves, sometimes venomously, into the intense buildup to Brussels. Reparations can have lethal political consequences. Seizure of assets will undoubtedly face legal...

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2 h. ago Newsboy's horse racing selections for Friday's four meetings, including Newcastle Nap

Newsboy expects his Nap, Machete, to slice through the field to score his first win in the UK at Newcastle (3.15) and he also fancies No Questions Asked to score a Grade 2 novices' chase success at Ascot (3.00)

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2 h. ago Fallon Sherrock's health battle, split from World Darts Championship ace and net worth

Fallon Sherrock faces Dave Chisnall at the PDC World Darts Championship on Thursday with the Queen of the Palace battling personal challenges including her ongoing health issues

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2 h. ago Met seizes £80,000 of ‘stolen goods’ at car boot sale dubbed lawless by Jenrick

Police recovered 400 suspected stolen power tools from Hounslow Heath car boot sale, west London, on Thursday.

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2 h. ago Two more men arrested after missing Greenock dad found dead in field last month

A 25-year-old man and a 36-year-old man have been charged over the death of Robert Best on Tuesday November 11, after four others previously appeared in court.

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2 h. ago 'Beautiful' diamond bracelet called 'timeless' by happy shoppers slashed by 50%

The jeweller is hosting a Christmas event with up to 50% off selected rings, bracelets and necklaces

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2 h. ago 'If I can inspire one person, it's worth it': Britain's sole Winter Olympic short track speed skater on his Milano

Team GB have won just one medal in the sport since it's first inclusion in the Games back in 1992, with Nicky Gooch storming to bronze at Lillehammer 1994, but Niall Treacy is ready to showcase just what he can do in Milan.

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2 h. ago Epstein photos LIVE as more creepy images emerge with '$1000 per girl' text

Fresh images from Jeffrey Epstein's estate show a WhatsApp chat listing the details of a teenage girl from Russia alongside the phrase '$1,000 per girl'

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2 h. ago Epstein photos LIVE as more images released showing Bill Gates and Noam Chomsky

Fresh images from Jeffrey Epstein's estate show a WhatsApp chat listing the details of a teenage girl from Russia alongside the phrase '$1,000 per girl'

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3 h. ago Fallon Sherrock's split from fellow World Darts Championship ace, health struggles, net worth

Fallon Sherrock returns to the oche on Thursday as the Queen of the Palace faces Dave Chisnall in the first round of the PDC World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace

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3 h. ago Investment manager who used proceeds from £107m fraud to buy a Swiss ski chalet, Tenerife villa and renovated his home in Hull is ordered to pay back £928,000

David Kennedy, 72, operated a fraudulent no-win no-fee legal scheme to generate £5.8million from the Cayman Islands-registered Axiom Legal Financing Fund.

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3 h. ago Rory McIlroy: 13 things you need to know about SPOTY contender including divorce and net worth

Rory McIlroy has been nominated for BBC Sports Personality of the Year after a successful 2025

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3 h. ago Chloe Kelly: 13 things you need to know about SPOTY contender including huge net worth

England and Arsenal winger Chloe Kelly is in contention for the top prize at the 2025 BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards following her Euro 2025 heroics

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3 h. ago Ellie Kildunne: 13 things you need to know about SPOTY contender including partner and net worth

Ellie Kildunne has been nominated for BBC Sports Personality of the Year

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3 h. ago Law firms Hogan Lovells and Cadwalader set to merge in record $3.6bn deal

Combination that would deliver 3,000-lawyer behemoth is latest transatlantic merger

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3 h. ago Cristiano Ronaldo and fiancée Georgina Rodríguez purchase TWO luxury villas in Saudi Arabia after becoming first ever billionaire footballer

The huge purchase comes after the talented player, 40, was declared football's first billionaire after his staggering net worth, £1.04bn, was calculated.

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3 h. ago Not 'cheap as chips' for David Dickinson as Bargain Hunt star shows off his £260,000 convertible Bentley while doing the Christmas food shop

David Dickinson showed off his £260,000 convertible Bentley while doing his Christmas food shopping in Handforth, Cheshire, on Thursday.

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4 h. ago Best thermal clothing for 2025, tested by a former snowboard instructor

The recent cold spell proves why it’s always worth having some thermals to hand, and these are the best of the best

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4 h. ago I flew from Glasgow to Dublin for one night to visit the city's new Christmas market

There's nothing quite like flying off with your friends to a new country - but is it really worth all the effort for just one night?

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4 h. ago Food influencer 'Cooking With Tubz' has earned himself a legion of fans including AngryGinge as he shares his Mounjaro weight

Hilarious food influencer Marc Almond, known online as Cooking With Tubz, is loved by 394,000 followers across Instagram and TikTok, including King of the I'm A Celebjungle AngryGinge.

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