19 h. ago Eurovision responds to accusations it encourages voting ‘manipulation’ after Israel performance

In a statement, director Martin Green said he did not want questions surrounding Eurovision voting to overshadow JJ’s win for Austria

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34 h. ago Suspect charged with murder in shooting of Israeli embassy staffers

US attorney general says Chicago-based suspect believed to have acted alone in killing of couple at Jewish museumUS politics live – latest updatesThe US justice department on Thursday charged the lone suspect in a brazen attack that killed two young Israeli embassy staff members outside an event at the Jewish museum in downtown Washington DC with two counts of first degree murder.Jeanine Pirro, the interim US attorney for Washington, said at a press conference on Thursday afternoon that authorities were also investigating as a “hate crime and a crime of terrorism” the killings that left the US capital in shock as world leaders condemned the “horrible” and “antisemitic” shootings. Continue reading...

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48 h. ago Kneecap say terror charge is ‘carnival of distraction’ and ‘political policing’

A member of rap group Kneecap has been charged with a terror offence, the Metropolitan Police said.

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2 d. ago Eurovision’s Remember Monday confirm 'huge' future on Lorraine after nul point result

The girl band finished 19th in the final after the public vote was confirmed

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3 d. ago Third man charged in probe over fires at homes linked to Keir Starmer

In a statement on Wednesday, the Metropolitan Police said Petro Pochynok, 34, a Ukrainian national, has been charged with conspiracy to commit arson with intent to endanger life

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3 d. ago Trump rolls out Golden Dome missile defense project and appoints leader

Gen Michael Guetlein of space force will be in charge of defense system that could exceed $540bn over 20 yearsUS politics live – latest updatesDonald Trump announced on Tuesday that his administration will move forward with developing a multibillion-dollar missile defense system, called “Golden Dome,” that he envisions will protect the United States from possible foreign strikes using ground and space-based weapons.Flanked by the US defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, in the Oval Office, Trump also said that he wanted the project to be operational before he left office. He added that Republicans had agreed to allocate $25bn in initial funding and Canada had expressed an interest in taking part. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago The Guardian view on the calls to save Gaza: Palestinians need deeds, not words | Editorial

Israel faces growing international condemnation. But more is required to restore aid and bring a ceasefireThe UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher fears that thousands of babies are at imminent risk of death in Gaza unless aid reaches them. Benjamin Netanyahu fears that foreign politicians could see too many pictures of Palestinian children like these.Two months after all supplies were cut off, the Israeli government denies the obvious truth: that Gaza is on the brink of famine. But on Monday night the prime minister announced that “minimal” aid deliveries would restart, saying his country’s “greatest friends in the world” had told him that they could not “accept images of mass hunger”. His entirely cynical response saw a handful of trucks permitted to cross; reportedly, 100 a day will now be allowed – grotesquely inadequate given the vast scale of need. Reaching the most vulnerable will be perilous and difficult anyway amid Israel’s intensified offensive. Mr Netanyahu vowed that Isra...

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3 d. ago Eurovision accused of ‘encouraging manipulation’ after Israel’s near

Public broadcasters for Spain and Belgium have complained to the contest’s organisers, the European Broadcasting Union

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4 d. ago Second man charged in probe over fires at homes linked to Keir Starmer

Stanislav Carpiuc, a 26-year-old Romanian national is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Tuesday morning, the Metropolitan Police said in a statement

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4 d. ago Was Eurovision FIXED? Major TV networks demand probe after Israel came second

The national broadcasters for Spain and Belgium have complained to the competition's organisers after Israel came second and won the public vote by a landslide.

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4 d. ago Iranian ambassador summoned after three men charged with spying offences

‘Protecting national security remains our top priority and Iran must be held accountable for its actions’, Foreign Office says

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4 d. ago Britain's Got Talent star reflects on hitting 'rock bottom' after reaching final of ITV programme

Hear Our Voice went through to the final of the show through the public vote

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5 d. ago GB News interrupted as presenter announces tragic 'breaking news' in huge blow

GB News was interrupted on Monday morning as presenter Ellie Costello delivered some 'breaking news' to viewers, with the newsreader left with a sad look on her face.

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5 d. ago Remember Monday star reveals she's 'lost her wedding ring' in Basel as the band prepare to fly home after a disappointing night at Eurovision final

The band had hoped to secure victory for the United Kingdom, but after receiving the dreaded 'nil points' in the public vote, finished in 19th place.

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5 d. ago Graham Norton speaks out after Remember Monday's Eurovision snub

The presenter praised them for their performance after receiving nul points during the public vote

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5 d. ago Eurovision stars Remember Monday break their silence after disappointing night in Basel saw the UK hopefuls earn ZERO points in public vote and finish 19th behind winners Austria

Eurovision's UK act Remember Monday have shared a statement reflecting on their 'emotional and surreal' performance, after a disappointing night in Basel.

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5 d. ago Scores of Palestinian people dead in attacks on Gaza as Israel intensifies bombing campaign – Israel

Reports in put death toll higher than 100 people with many children among those killed by Israeli attacksIsraeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, under pressure on both the domestic and international front, has been accused of manipulating Israel’s war on Gaza to ensure his own political survival.The Israeli leader is on trial for corruption charges and his opponents say he is deliberately finding reasons to prolong the assault so he can cling on to power as prime minister. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago UK crashes out of Eurovision as public delivers brutal zero points for second year in a row

UK act Remember Monday secured a disappointing 19th-place finish out of 26 countries

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6 d. ago UK Eurovision snub: Europe turns back on Remember Monday to deliver brutal nul point public vote as Austria romp to victory in Switzerland in one of the most politically charged contests ever

Remember Monday , made up of Lauren Byrne, Holly-Anne Hull and Charlotte Steele, all 30, represented the UK with their song 'What The Hell Just Happened?'.

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6 d. ago Britain crashes out of Eurovision: UK's Remember Monday avoids nul point humiliation but fail to win over Europe in public vote

The UKs Eurovision entry, Remember Monday, managed to avoid nul point humiliation, but failed to win the illustrious song contest title, as Austria to romp to victory in a narrow win against Israel.

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