89 m. ago Security is 'increased' on new Harry Potter set over fears trans activists had planned to sabotage new JK Rowling project

Filming for the new wizarding TV series began earlier this summer, but fears have been sparked after a recent alleged break-in by intruders to the show's set in Leavesden Studios last week.

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1 hour ago Trump officials ask supreme court to permit national guard in Illinois

Justice department submits emergency filing as Trump pushes to expand use of military in Democratic-led citiesThe Trump administration on Friday asked the US supreme court to permit the deployment of national guard troops to Illinois, as the president pushes to expand the domestic use of the military in a growing number of Democratic-led cities.In an emergency filing, the justice department urged the court to overturn a lower court ruling that halted the deployment of several hundred national guard troops to the Chicago area. The district judge had raised doubts about the administration’s justification for sending troops, questioning its explanation in light of local conditions. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago My Hero Academia season 8: what time is episode 3 out and how to watch it? UK and US timings explained

My Hero Academia’s final season is set to continue 🚨📺

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4 h. ago Trump administration asks supreme court to permit national guard troops in Illinois

Justice department submits emergency filing as Trump pushes to expand use of military in Democratic-led citiesThe Trump administration on Friday asked the US supreme court to permit the deployment of national guard troops to Illinois, as the president pushes to expand the domestic use of the military in a growing number of Democratic-led cities.In an emergency filing, the justice department urged the court to overturn a lower court ruling that halted the deployment of several hundred national guard troops to the Chicago area. The district judge had raised doubts about the administration’s justification for sending troops, questioning its explanation in light of local conditions. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Trump administration asks supreme court to allow deployment of national guard in Chicago area – US politics live

The move would escalate President Donald Trump’s conflict with Democratic governors over using the military on US soilThe US Senate failed on Thursday to re-open the government and to vote to fund the military during the federal government shutdown, ensuring that the standoff will stretch into next week.The Senate vote on a short-term Republican funding bill failed for the 10th time with just 51 votes. A second vote on Pentagon funding in the afternoon similarly failed in a floor vote, meaning the process to begin fully funding military operations also becomes a non-starter. After the votes, senators are expected to leave Washington for the weekend, almost guaranteeing the shutdown lasts until at least Monday. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Julia Fox shows off her quirky style in a dramatic puff sleeve gown as she joins Jodie Turner

Julia Fox shows off her quirky style in a dramatic puff sleeve gown as she joins Jodie Turner-Smith and Jess Glynne at the amfAR gala in London  dailymail.co.uk

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5 h. ago Reeves sets sights on Motability to save £1billion in Budget: Will Chancellor scrap tax breaks for disability car scheme users?

The Chancellor is considering scrapping tax breaks which spare Motability's 860,000 users from having to pay VAT or insurance premium tax on their leased vehicles.

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5 h. ago Frostbitten plants could be saved as RHS expert explains how to spot a lost cause

While frost-damaged plants may sometimes seem dead, a simple test can reveal if it’s possible to save as one expert revealed how to do just that

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5 h. ago Kevin Muscat identifies 'crucial' match amid Rangers next manager wait after seven

Incoming Rangers manager secures vital victory in race for Chinese title

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6 h. ago Woman left stunned after finding rare shark washed up on Scots beach

A holidaymaker was left stunned after she stumbled across a huge shark on a remote beach. Joy Peacock discovered the nine-foot-long creature still alive on the sand. Despite rescue attempts, it sadly died later. Joy didn’t know what type it was at first, but experts later confirmed it was a blue shark - a species...

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6 h. ago Taylor Swift makes huge $100k donation to help save young girl’s life as she battles rare brain cancer

SUPERSTAR Taylor Swift has quietly donated $100,000 to help save the life of little girl fighting cancer.  The Sun can reveal the Look What You Made Me singer, 35, made the huge donation on Friday night after finding herself trawling the pages of GoFundMe.  The singer's money will go towards to helping a little girl...

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6 h. ago Fury over Michigan government's plan to euthanize rescued baby deer called Peanut

Several lawmakers have accused Michigan's state government of abusing its power after making the 'unnecessary and cruel' decision to kill Peanut, a rescued baby deer.

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6 h. ago Taylor Swift continues to make chart history with The Life Of A Showgirl as it retains number one album in UK for second week

The singer continues her domination, securing a rare double victory with The Life Of A Showgirl topping the Official Albums Chart, while Ophelia maintains its reign on the Official Singles Chart.

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6 h. ago Trump says giving Ukraine Tomahawk missiles could escalate war with Russia as he meets Zelensky at White House

Tomahawk missiles could dramatically increase Ukraine’s strike capabilities — placing Russian military bases well within their reach

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7 h. ago The other Alaska airlift: Volunteers save dogs from a flooded Alaska village, 1 tiny plane at a time

A nonprofit in rural Alaska is working to rescue dogs from Kipnuk, a village hit hard by Typhoon Halong

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7 h. ago US sanctions former Haitian security head, gang leader for aiding gang coalition

The U.S. Treasury Department has slapped sanctions on the former head of Haitian presidential security when the leader of the Caribbean nation was assassinated and the head of a Haitian gang

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8 h. ago ITV Emmerdale fans 'work out' who will save April as her revenge plan 'sealed'

Emmerdale aired harrowing scenes involving teenager April Windsor on Friday night

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8 h. ago Rachel Reeves considers major change to Motability scheme to save £1billion

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is looking at scrapping tax breaks, which allows cars leased under the Motability scheme to be exempt from VAT or insurance premium tax

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9 h. ago The Guardian view on Trump and the law: a restraint on the executive is morphing into its weapon | Editorial

The indictment of critics including John Bolton rings alarm bells as the US president expands his power and seeks to use the justice system to exact revenge“He who saves his country does not violate any law,” Donald Trump posted after beginning his second term – emboldened, perhaps, by the supreme court’s bombshell ruling on presidential immunity last year, which many say gave the office-holder the powers of a monarch.Millions of Americans are expected to push back against the president’s growing power at No Kings protests across the US on Saturday. The demonstrations come as former intelligence and national security officials warn that the country is sliding towards “competitive authoritarianism”, in which elections and courts survive but are systematically manipulated by the executive. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago Marks and Spencer shoppers rush to buy 'warm and snuggly' £20 lounge sets for £4 this weekend

"Very warm and snuggly. Great for cold nights to snuggle in and watch telly"

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