33 m. ago Home Office was told last week that Maccabi Tel Aviv fans could face ban for Aston Villa match, police say

Sir Keir Starmer will do ‘everything in his power’ to overturn the controversial ban, according to his spokesman

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45 m. ago Taylor Swift retains number one album and single in UK charts for second week

The pop star broke a number of UK chart records following the release of her 12th studio album, The Life Of A Showgirl.

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72 m. ago Donald Trump claims to be the president of peace, but at home he is fomenting civil war | Jonathan Freedland

His ruthless use of the national guard to menace cities and political enemies is unprecedented. He is preparing for battle against the ‘enemy within’ Donald Trump had better hope the members of the Nobel committee are not paying attention to what’s happening inside the United States. If they did take a look, they’d notice a jarring pattern. While the US president likes to play the peacemaker abroad, at home he is Trump, bringer of war.It’s easy for the first fact to conceal, or divert our attention away from, the second. This week was a case in point. It began with Trump travelling to Israel, where he was hailed as a latter-day Cyrus, a mighty ruler whose name would be spoken of for millennia to come, the man who had brokered what he himself boasts is an “everlasting” peace.Jonathan Freedland is a Guardian columnistDo you have an opinion on the issues raised in this article? If you would like to submit a response of up to 300 words by email to be considered for publication in our le...

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95 m. ago Nearly £11bn wiped off UK banks after US regional banking fears spooked markets – business live

European stock markets have fallen after two US regional lenders disclosed on Thursday that they were exposed to alleged fraud by borrowersGlobal markets fall and gold hits record high amid jitters over US banksUS regional bank stocks fall amid Wall Street concern over credit marketsStorm clouds are gathering over the financial markets, warns Richard Hunter, head of markets at interactive investor:There are increasing signs of storm clouds gathering over markets, with little relief from the building wall of worry.Already grappling with stretched stock valuations in the AI space, an unresolved government shutdown and a deteriorating relationship between Beijing and Washington, investors were exposed to a new source of concern in the form of lending practices and bad loans for US regional banks. Continue reading...

Economics

1 hour ago Playboy, fighter, golfer and wearer of a George Washington wig: Donald Trump’s best magazine covers

The US president has called his latest Time magazine cover ‘the worst of all time’. Our writer found some he may hate even more – and others pivotal to his riseIn a turn of events that may surprise some, Donald Trump expressed a few relatable insecurities this week. First he questioned the attractiveness of his beach body, then he blasted Time magazine for an unflattering cover photo. In fairness, he wasn’t wrong. He called the picture, taken from below, “the worst of all time”. People have focused on the wattle neck, the gossamer hair, the inside of his nostrils.The question he asked of the editorial decision was actually a pertinent one. “What are they doing, and why?” This is the kind of scrutiny that the press should attract, except that media literacy is dying a fast death – and that has a lot to do with Trump himself. Constantly lambasting Pulitzer prize-winning publications as “fake news” and then retweeting Photoshopped images and deep fakes isn’t helping the situation. Cont...

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1 hour ago John Bolton pleads not guilty to charges of mishandling classified information – live

Former Trump adviser makes first court appearance over 18-count indictment handed down by federal grand jury in MarylandEx-Trump adviser John Bolton surrenders after indictmentThe 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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1 hour ago George Russell convinced he has the best seat in Formula One at Mercedes

The 27-year-old signed a new multi-year contract this week after protracted negotiations

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1 hour ago Gorillas found at closed UK zoo 'banging on glass' years after it was shut down

Eight gorillas were filmed this week 'banging on the windows' by urban explorers at the zoo, which closed its doors in 2022.

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1 hour ago Gold prices topped $4,300 this week. What's driving the surge?

As economic uncertainty deepens, the rush for gold continues — with prices for the precious metal topping $4,300 for the first time this week

Economics

1 hour ago Celebrity Traitors' Alan Carr won't get caught by the cast for 'one key reason'

The Mirror's Celebrity Traitors columnist Paul Gorton gives his thoughts on week two of the BBC competition - from Faithfuls farting to Alan Carr's mastermind plan

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2 h. ago Another Big Test With a Familiar Twist | Ten Things Jaguars Must Do To Beat Rams in Week 7

Another Big Test With a Familiar Twist | Ten Things Jaguars Must Do To Beat Rams in Week 7  Jaguars.com

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2 h. ago Gorgeous European island has 'perfect weather' all year and return tickets are £27

A European island has been hailed as the place with "perfect weather" all year round, and it's only a short flight from the UK - with return flights available for just 27 per person

Economics

2 h. ago Three senior police officers suspended after 'jokes overheard in video call'

Inappropriate comments were allegedly made earlier this week in a Microsoft Teams group call to welcome a new employee

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2 h. ago Three senior police officers moved from roles after 'jokes overheard in video call'

Inappropriate comments were allegedly made earlier this week in a Microsoft Teams group call to welcome a new employee

Events

2 h. ago How Red Rum changed racing for good – and the iconic horse's unlikely link to TV comic Lee Mack

Racehorse Red Rum died 30 years ago this week, after a stellar career that saved the industry from disaster. But did you know he was once ridden by Lee Mack?

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2 h. ago Ryanair launches new winter sun flights from Cardiff Airport

If you are looking to escape the cold, Ryanair have launched new flights to a popular destination in Spain

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3 h. ago Revealed: The online group run by 'sacred chanting and drumming' fan who supported mother who died with her baby after choosing a homebirth against medical advice

An inquest into Jennifer Cahill's death this week heard that she was a member of Home Birth Support Group UK - a Facebook group with more than 14,000 members.

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3 h. ago Broken promises and political crises: how Emmanuel Macron fell from French favour

The president is seen to have accelerated the financial crisis, social inequalities and the rise of the far rightEurope live – latest updatesThree French governments have collapsed in less than a year, and the political crisis looks likely to continue, overshadowing Emmanuel Macron’s last 18 months in power and his domestic legacy.This week, the latest minority government narrowly survived its first vote of no confidence. But it remains the weakest cabinet in decades and could be toppled at any moment if opposition parties join together to oust it. France faces a brutal two-month battle in parliament to achieve what once seemed the most basic element of governance: passing a budget. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Las Vegas Grand Prix travel package including flights and hotel for a jaw

WHAT would you say to a once-in-a-lifetime trip to the dazzling Las Vegas Grand Prix - for a jaw-dropping price starting from just £1529 per person. You could be jetting off to the entertainment capital of the world for a five-night extravaganza of high-speed racing and iconic sights. This incredible package, from travel experts Travelodeal,...

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3 h. ago Katie Price named the British TV star she claims raped her during I'm A Celebrity stint according to pal Kerry Katona after she revealed his identity to a shocked crowd on tour this week

Earlier this week it was revealed how the ex-glamour model, 47, named the star she accused of attacking her during her An Evening with Katie Price And Kerry Katona show.

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