70 m. ago Police force's use of AI for victim statements sparks fury and fears of 'slippery slope'

Hertfordshire Constabulary has trialled the use of the Anathem Digital Assistant to transcribe interviews in what it calls an "exciting opportunity" - but a former detective has voiced concerns

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74 m. ago Starmer and Macron to urge ‘united leadership’ supporting Kyiv on Trump visit

The Prime Minister and French president used a phone call on Sunday afternoon to reiterate their support for Ukraine.

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2 h. ago Criminals caught with ‘signal jammers’ used in car thefts to face five years in prison

Gadgets used in four in ten car thefts are being outlawed

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3 h. ago Ireland international slams 'garbage' new ruling and star for 'out of control' incident vs Wales

The controversial law trial is back in the spotlight following Ireland's win over Wales

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3 h. ago Power outage knocks out traffic lights and signals on M8 and M9 sections, and Edinburgh City Bypass

The power outage has affected all light signals on three of Scotland’s busiest roads

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3 h. ago Night of 250 drones attack Ukraine in record 'aerial terror' onslaught launched by Russia

'Every day, our people stand against aerial terror,' Zelensky said on X about the onslaught that saw more strikes than any other single attack since the war started on February 24, 2022.

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3 h. ago Man City vs Liverpool team news confirmed as Erling Haaland fitness call made

Manchester City host Liverpool in the Premier League on Sunday with star striker Erling Haaland having been carrying a knock into the blockbuster game at the Etihad Stadium

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3 h. ago Ukraine war live: Zelenskyy says he would give up presidency for peace and Nato membership

Comments come after Russia launches largest drone attack on eve of third anniversary of invasionVolodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to give a press conference this afternoon at about 14:30 GMT. We will bring you the latest lines from the briefing once its begins.The Russian government has supported comments made by US President Donald Trump about Volodymyr Zelenskyy - such as calling the Ukrainian leader a “dictator” - are “understandable” after Zelenskyy made “inappropriate remarks” about Trump. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago ‘We are pissed’: opposition to Trump, slow to energize, now shakes off its slumber

The slash-and-burn approach of Trump and his ‘Doge’ head Elon Musk has reinvigorated resistance to the Republican administrationOn a bright winter’s day this week, a group of protesters fanned out along a palm tree-lined thoroughfare in the picturesque city of Palm Desert to demand that their Republican congressman stand up to Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s slash-and-burn effort to reshape the American government. “You work for us, not Musk!” read one sign. “Remember your oath,” another warned, as a mobile billboard circled nearby, featuring the president and the billionaire tech mogul, with the message: “When he’s snooping through your bank accounts, you dump him.”The group, dozens strong, cheered wildly when the driver of a white Tesla turned the corner and laid on his horn. A smaller contingent of constituents had attempted to secure a meeting with the congressman, Ken Calvert, but found the door of his regional office locked and the blinds drawn. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago ‘Heinous actions’: opposition to Trump, slow to energize, shakes off its slumber

The slash-and-burn approach of Trump and his ‘Doge’ head Musk has reinvigorated resistance to the administrationOn a bright winter’s day this week, a group of protesters fanned out along a palm tree-lined thoroughfare in the picturesque city of Palm Desert to demand that their Republican congressman stand up to Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s slash-and-burn effort to reshape the American government. “You work for us, not Musk!” read one sign. “Remember your oath,” another warned, as a mobile billboard circled nearby, featuring the president and the billionaire tech mogul, with the message: “When he’s snooping through your bank accounts, you dump him.”The group, dozens strong, cheered wildly when the driver of a white Tesla turned the corner and laid on his horn. A smaller contingent of constituents had attempted to secure a meeting with the congressman, Ken Calvert, but found the door of his regional office locked and the blinds drawn. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Russia unleashes drone storm on Ukraine with biggest attack of the war

Ukraine says Russia launched 267 strike drones and three ballistic missiles

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5 h. ago Russia launches a record number of drones into Ukraine on the eve of the war's 3

Russia has launched a record number of drones into Ukraine on the eve of the three-year anniversary of Moscow's full-scale invasion

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5 h. ago Jenni Hermoso breaks her silence on Luis Rubiales trial verdict after disgraced Spanish FA chief was found GUILTY of kissing her without consent after World Cup final

Rubiales, the former president of the Spanish football federation, was found guilty of sexual assault after kissing Hermoso without her consent at the 2023 women's World Cup final.

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6 h. ago ‘Royal authority’: Jeffrey Toobin explores the US presidential pardon in his new book

In The Pardon, the bestselling legal author holds a master class on the controversial presidential power, focusing on Ford’s pardon of Nixon“When it comes to pardons, presidents are kings,” Jeffrey Toobin writes in his new book, The Pardon: The Politics of Presidential Mercy. “No other provision of the constitution replicates royal authority with such precision.”The constitution expressly confers upon the president the “Power to grant Reprieves and Pardons for Offences against the United States, except in Cases of Impeachment”.The Pardon: The Politics of Presidential Mercy is published in the US by Simon & Schuster Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Dunelm knocks 30% off 'spacious' hard shell suitcase that 'definitely stands out'

Get ready for summer season with this sturdy, and spacious suitcase that is on offer ahead of holiday season at Dunelm.

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6 h. ago Terminal cancer patient wins apology from health board after she was told of condition 'without any thought'

Samantha Robinson-Byrne, 54, said her life was 'destroyed' after a nurse told her she had an inoperable tumour during a short phone call last July.

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6 h. ago Trump was ‘right’ to approach Putin over Ukraine, UK minister insists

The education secretary has defended Donald Trump’s decision to phone Vladimir Putin but said ‘there can be no settlement’ without Ukraine

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6 h. ago Former royal aide recalls Prince William's heartbreaking reaction during phone call following news that Kate had cancer

Jason Knauf has shared insights from the royal family as part of a new documentary for 60 Minutes Australia.

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6 h. ago Ukraine war live: Russia launches largest drone attack on eve of third anniversary of invasion

Drones intercepted in at least 13 regions including Kharkiv, Poltava, Sumy, Kyiv, Chernihiv, Mykolaiv and Odesa, according to Ukrainian authoritiesVolodymyr Zelenskyy is urging for peace in the region following the large-scale Russian attack. In a post on X, the Ukrainian president wrote:Every day, our people stand against aerial terror. On the eve of the third anniversary of the full-scale war, Russia launched 267 attack drones against Ukraine — the largest attack since Iranian drones began striking Ukrainian cities and villages. In total, nearly 1,150 attack drones, more than 1,400 guided aerial bombs and 35 missiles of various types were launched this week. I thank everyone who repels such attacks on a daily basis—our aviation, anti-aircraft missile troops, electronic warfare units and mobile fire groups of the air force and defence forces. I also thank those on the ground who save lives and respond to the aftermath of shelling—the state emergency service, medics, and the nationa...

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7 h. ago ‘It could get an orgasm out of a cabbage’: the best vibrators, tested

From bullets to rabbits to wand vibrators, our sexual wellbeing expert demystifies what’s available, and rates her top 16 models (she tested 53)I could write here about how almost a fifth of women surveyed by Durex said using a sex toy was the most dependable way for them to climax. Or I could point out how Kinsey Institute research suggests regular masturbation can help relieve and prevent symptoms of menopause, such as vaginal atrophy. I could even tell you that studies demonstrate a significant correlation between intimate toy ownership and greater satisfaction – not only with sex but also with life itself.But the potted version is that orgasms and erotic pleasure are glorious, and top-class toys can help you savour more of both. So here are the best vibrators available. Scroll to the bottom to find out how I selected these vibrators from the 53 I tested for this piece.Best bullet vibrator overall:We-Vibe Tango X£79 at We-VibeBest rabbit vibrator overall: Je Joue Hera Flex£87.20 ...

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