52 m. ago Peter Mandelson stripped of another honour over links to Jeffrey Epstein

Lord Mandelson was sacked as US ambassador by Keir Starmer last month after emails emerged laying bare the depth of his relationship with the paedophile Jeffrey Epstein

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1 hour ago ‘Impressive for a robot’: home care chatbots among AI tools being embraced by Australia’s health system

From GPs using the technology to record consultations to AI ‘detectives’ finding brain lesions on scans, experts say it’s only the beginningGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPeta Rolls came to expect Aida’s call at 10am each morning.A daily check-in call from an AI voice bot was not part of the service Rolls expected when she signed up for St Vincent’s home care but when they asked her to be part of the trial four months ago, the 79-year-old said yes because she wanted to help. Although, truth be told, her expectations were low. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Trump spares DOGE and Russ Vought’s OMB from shutdown pain as thousands of White House staff are sent home

As about a third of White House staff are furloughed, DOGE and the Office of Management and Budget will keep moving along

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3 h. ago England fans ‘astonished’ by World Cup ticket prices; Antony hits out at United treatment: football – live

⚽ Keep up with the latest news before the weekend’s action⚽ Premier League: 10 things to look out for | Email BarryThomas Tuchel is due to speak at 11am. No Bellingham, no Foden, no Grealish, no Wharton. Some explaining to do?Noni Madueke and Tino Livramento are both missing with injury. From the last squad, Jarell Quansah and Bukayo Saka come in. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago NHS Lanarkshire launches new initiative taking active stance against racism

The health board’s first anti-racism plan aims to provide a safe and non-discriminatory environment for both staff and patients.

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4 h. ago Man United to pay tribute to Manchester synagogue attack victims with black armbands and a minute's silence before their game on Saturday

Manchester United's players, staff and supporters will hold a minute's silence on Saturday in tribute to the victims of this week's terrorist attack.

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4 h. ago Union to ballot 10,000 staff for strikes at 68 colleges in England

The University and College Union said the sector could face ‘serious disruption in the coming months’.

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5 h. ago Police probe if Manchester synagogue terrorist sent death threats to MP

Conservative MP John Howell received a series of threatening emails after he spoke out in defence of Israel’s right to protect itself

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5 h. ago Forest have no plans to sack Postecoglou; Antony scathing about United treatment: football – live

⚽ Keep up with the latest news before the weekend’s action⚽ Premier League: 10 things to look out for | And email JohnThomas Tuchel is due to speak at 11am. No Bellingham, no Foden, no Grealish, no Wharton. Some explaining to do?Noni Madueke and Tino Livramento are both missing with injury. From the last squad, Jarell Quansah and Bukayo Saka come in. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago ‘We called ourselves the lifeboat crew’: how fired USAID workers launched a rescue project ‘to save as many babies as we can’

After the Trump administration closed the organisation down, a group of former staff secured new funding for almost 80 programmes, benefiting an estimated 40 million peopleThey call themselves the “lifeboat crew”. After losing their jobs abruptly when the Trump administration slashed US overseas aid earlier this year, a group of dedicated workers decided to launch their own rescue package.Refusing to “wallow in misery”, Rob Rosenbaum, a former USAID economist, and a group of like-minded former agency staff began efforts to save some of the vital programmes that faced closure after the cuts. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Asda confirms 'major' change to 'upgrade' hundreds of UK stores

The plan will see 250 stores adopt the new item that should help staff as well as customers

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6 h. ago Renault says UK customer personal data stolen in cyber attack

Renault Group UK emailed drivers to confirm that a third-party data processing business used by the car firm was targeted by hackers.

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7 h. ago Police probe whether Islamist terrorist sent death threats to MP over his stance on Israel before attacking synagogue

Former Conservative MP John Howell received threatening emails in 2012 over his position on Israel, after he spoke about the nation's right to defend itself against rocket fire.

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7 h. ago Forest have no plans to sack Postecoglou; Foden out, Saka in for England: football – live

⚽ Keep up with the latest news before the weekend’s action⚽ Premier League: 10 things to look out for | And email JohnThomas Tuchel is due to speak at 11am. No Bellingham, no Foden, no Grealish, no Wharton. Some explaining to do?Noni Madueke and Tino Livramento are both missing with injury. From the last squad, Jarell Quansah and Bukayo Saka come in. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Forest fans turn on Postecoglou, England squad news and more: football – live

⚽ Keep up with the latest news before the weekend’s action⚽ Premier League: 10 things to look out for | And email JohnHere’s our usual lookahead, including to tonight’s game at Bournemouth.Unbeaten in the league since their Friday night opener at Anfield, Bournemouth’s early momentum has been stalled by consecutive draws: at home to Newcastle and at Leeds last week. Fulham visit the Vitality on Friday, offering Andoni Iraola’s side a presentable chance of recapturing winning ways and going second in the table. After a turbulent summer, Iraola has sought consistency in his team selection. Trailing 2-1 at Leeds, the Bournemouth manager made a triple change to restore three usual starters – David Brooks, Alex Scott and Marcus Tavernier – to his XI and was rewarded with a late leveller. Bournemouth have also maintained defensive stability, conceding just once in four games between the trips to Liverpool and Leeds. Marcos Senesi, often playing in an otherwise brand-new back five, has b...

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9 h. ago M&S makes major Boxing Day change for first time in five years

All large M&S stores will stay closed on the Boxing Day, but the retailer is understood to want more staff in to get shops ready to reopen on December 27

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9 h. ago Ozzy Osbourne's 'biggest fear' before death and honest reaction to Black Sabbath gig after spinal surgery

He returned to the stage for the final time, months after undergoing spinal surgery, before his sad death, aged 76

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10 h. ago Two Australian women and four children escape Syrian detention camp and flee to Victoria

The six Australians received no government assistance in their 500km journey from the violent Al-Hol detention camp to LebanonFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTwo Australian women and four children have escaped a Syrian detention camp and made their own way home to Victoria, as pressure mounts on the Australian government to repatriate its citizens.The two women and four children – the Guardian is not revealing their names or ages – escaped from the notorious Al-Hol detention camp in north-east Syria, travelling more than 500km to cross the Lebanese border, where they were able to obtain Australian documents in Beirut. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago New Zealand v Australia: men’s second T20 international cricket – live

Updates from the second match in Tauranga Play at Bay Oval starts 7.15pm local/4.15pm AEST Any thoughts? Get in touch with an emailTim Robinson’s first T20I century in Game One was a ripper in a losing cause. The Black Caps were 6-3 in the second over, with Josh Hazlewood removing Tim Seifert in the opening over and Ben Dwarshuis striking twice in two balls to send Devon Conway and Mark Chapman back to the sheds before Robinson swaggered out. Playing his 13th T20I, the tousle-haired 23-year-old scored an unbeaten 106 off 66 balls.Robinson smashed six fours and five sixes along the way and ended his blitzkrief in style, with a four and a six from the last two balls! Continue reading...

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16 h. ago PGA of America president belatedly admits US Ryder Cup fans ‘crossed line’ with abuse

Don Rea Jr writes letter to organization’s membersEuropean players and wives were verbally abusedThe president of the PGA of America, who had initially dismissed abuse directed at Europe’s players during this year’s Ryder Cup as no worse than at “a youth soccer game”, has issued an apology.“Let me begin with what we must own. While the competition was spirited – especially with the US team’s rally on Sunday afternoon – some fan behavior clearly crossed the line,” Don Rea Jr wrote in an email to PGA of America members. “It was disrespectful, inappropriate, and not representative of who we are as the PGA of America or as PGA of America golf professionals. We condemn that behavior unequivocally.” Continue reading...

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