91 m. ago 'Deviant' paedophile raped girl, 9, and then gave her Roblox credits

A man who raped a girl, nine, and then gave her Roblox credits was handed a 13 year sentence - a judge said Jason Harkness had a 'deviant sexual interest in children'

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3 h. ago Trump’s Washington DC takeover is straight out of a fascist playbook| Moustafa Bayoumi

Some 800 National Guard troops will be deployed in the nation’s capital because, according to the president: ‘our capital city has been overtaken by violent gangs’A key chapter in the fascist playbook has always been to convince the public that it is living in such a state of mortal danger and unbridled chaos that the only chance of survival is to cede individual rights to the determined will of the Dear Leader. That’s why fascist leaders have constantly demanded that their populations venerate all violence performed in the service of the state and revere the apparatuses of state violence, such as police forces and the military. In this scenario, state violence is not only necessary for the nation’s survival. State violence is understood as even beautiful, something the public can and must believe in.Buying into state violence this way produces something historian Robert Paxton has called a “mobilizing passion”. In his book The Anatomy of Fascism, Paxton described how “the beauty of...

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3 h. ago Festivals diary: Baby Reindeer producer on why performers should put on shows in the smallest venue possible

Industry figures gathered at Shedinburgh to hear from a panel of veteran producers

Culture

3 h. ago Rock legend sparks health concerns from fans who claim 'Ozzy Osbourne sounded better' days before death

The rocker sparked health concerns from fans with his stiff solo performance with a backing band at the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts in Bethel, NY on August 3.

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3 h. ago Football manager's awkward interviews go viral as he desperately tries to avoid looking at stunning reporter married to his player

Shakhtar Donetsk head coach Arda Turan appeared to be straining every bone in his body to avoid making eye contact with the club's glamorous reporter.

Sport

5 h. ago East London paedo claims he only bought £700 child sex doll to 'save money' via smaller size

East London paedo claims he only bought £700 child sex doll to 'save money' via smaller size  My London

Economics

5 h. ago Emmerdale legend 'to return' 31 years after debut to save Vinny Dingle from Mike

Emmerdale’s Vinny Dingle is being terrorised at the moment but fans have predicted a shock comeback to save him

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5 h. ago Taylor Swift set to collaborate with HUGE star from beyond the grave

She has performed with some of the world's biggest living artists including Stevie Nicks, Sabrina Carpenter and Justin Timberlake.

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5 h. ago Oasis Murrayfield performance breaks band's 2009 ground shaking record

Oasis have now beat their own personal peak power record with Tuesday's crowd generating the highest peak power reading of 261KW

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5 h. ago Tricky new questions learner drivers will need to answer in theory test

The Driving and Vehicle Standards Agency has announced that driver theory test will include questions on CPR and defibrillators for the first time starting next year

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5 h. ago Grieving mum finds body of daughter, 7, missing tongue and throat after autopsy

The girl's mother, Han, walked in to the morgue in Taiwan to find her daughter incomplete - before the medical examiner told her they simply chucked them in her chest cavity to save time

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5 h. ago £3m rescue deal saves historic George Hotel in Inveraray following administration

Administrators overseeing the sale of the historic 24-room Scottish boutique hotel have sold the hotel business, its contents and a residential dwelling to a duo of experienced hotel operators, Charlie Maclachlan and Sam Wignell of Fyne Hospitality, for £3.05m in a deal that will save up to 43 jobs in Inveraray.

Economics

6 h. ago Vet issues desperate plea to dog owners who have to put their pets to sleep

A vet has shared a heartbreaking message to owners whose pets are being euthanised.

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6 h. ago Shoppers save £30 on ‘gorgeous’ Jimmy Choo perfume that gets 'many compliments'

One beauty fan described the fragrance as 'one of the best scents I have purchased'

Economics

6 h. ago Scots comedian Suzie McCabe to perform headline set at Airdrie Town Hall

Joining Susie on stage will be the hilarious Iain Hume and Mick Murphy, and master of ceremonies for the evening is none other than Billy Kirkwood.

Politics

6 h. ago Alexander Isak rejected 'juicy' transfer offer as Pep Guardiola took action for £51m move

Alexander Isak is desperate to leave Newcastle and has refused to play for the club again, while he has previously been a target for several Premier League clubs

Economics

7 h. ago Girl, 12, raped by 200 men after failing exam and running away from home

The young girl was saved from an Indian prostitution ring after suffering a three-month-long period of horrific abuse.

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7 h. ago Ollie Palmer forces new Wrexham signing who branded him 'delusional' to eat his own words

Josh Windass labelled Ollie Palmer "delusional" before joining Wrexham, but the new arrival has now performed a U-turn on his teammate after his Carabao Cup heroics

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7 h. ago Leeds Festival: 15 acts who we still think could perform a secret set at this year's event

Let the speculation continue as Leeds Festival is a mere fortnight away.

Politics

8 h. ago Texas Target shooter 'executed girl, 4, in car seat after murdering grandpa'

Ethan Nieneker, 32, has been charged with murdering four-year-old Astrid Chow along with her grandad Adam Chow and a Target store worker during a shooting spree in Austin, Texas

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