21 m. ago UN human rights chief ‘deeply worried by fundamental shift’ in US

Volker Türk alarmed at growing power of ‘unelected tech oligarchs’ and warns gender equality is being rolled backThe UN human rights chief has warned of a “fundamental shift” in the US and sounded the alarm over the growing power of “unelected tech oligarchs”, in a stinging rebuke of Washington just weeks into Donald Trump’s presidency.Volker Türk said there had been bipartisan support for human rights in the US for decades but said he was “now deeply worried by the fundamental shift in direction that is taking place domestically and internationally”. Continue reading...

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23 m. ago What is a ‘coalition of the willing’? Key takeaways from Starmer and Macron’s Ukraine peace talks

European leaders reaffirmed their support for Zelensky after tense Trump meeting

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25 m. ago Weapon company stocks soar after Starmer says Europe faces era

Share prices rose nearly 20 per cent in Britain’s biggest weapons maker, BAE systems, mid European push to support possible Ukraine peace deal

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35 m. ago Elton John's Oscar afterparty menu revealed as guests treated to incredible dishes

Elton John’s prestigious AIDS Foundation Gala, an annual event that raises funds for HIV/AIDS research and support, wouldn't be complete without an incredible menu

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50 m. ago 3 countries 'easier' to move to than Spain that offer similar benefits

Spain is one of the most popular places for Brits to move, but an anti-tourism movement has seen expats look for other, similar destinations.

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58 m. ago Dune 2 snubbed: why do the Oscars hate films that audiences love?

The very best film of the year was snubbed on Oscars night, apparently because it was just too damn popular

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69 m. ago Bruno Fernandes shows Mason Greenwood support after Man United bow out of FA Cup

The former Manchester United academy graduate has been in fine form for Marseille in Ligue 1

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87 m. ago Next shoppers race to buy 'unusual' £38 linen dress that is 'perfect for holidays'

Get ready for holiday season with Next's popular linen dress that is both breathable and stylish.

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89 m. ago Mary Earps hopes 'next Sarina Wiegman' can be found through coaching programme

The Lionesses shot-stopper, who won the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award in 2023, provided tips on adapting her sessions to support goalkeepers and discuss the importance of creating more coaching opportunities for women.

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95 m. ago Thousands can get up £300 to help with bills through DWP scheme – all the support available

Some councils are even using funds to ‘replace’ lost winter fuel payments

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2 h. ago Two people face Kenyan court in Scottish businessman murder inquiry

The court ruled the pair can be held for 21 days for further police investigations in relation to the death of Campbell Scott.

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2 h. ago Dumfries and Galloway dog owners face £40,000 fine or year in jail as cops issue lambing season warning

Police are reminding people to control their pets if they’re walking near livestock as dogs chasing after animals could cause their death.

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2 h. ago Woman releases shocking photos of the injuries she suffered at the hands of her abusive partner to encourage others to come forward

Darren Benson launched the horrifying assault on Sophie Hutton last year where he suffocated the 22-year-old and threatened to carve his initials into her face.

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2 h. ago Families fear Shakespeare's hometown is in 'terminal decline' after alarming number of shops close

Since last summer popular restaurants in picturesque Stratford-upon-Avon in Warwickshire have shut amid concerns about spiralling costs and a lack of workers.

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2 h. ago Ranveer Allahbadia: Top Indian podcaster allowed to resume show after obscenity charge

Popular fitness influencer and podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia, known by his moniker BeerBiceps, was accused of obscenity

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2 h. ago Going to the gym gives me so much more than the physique I want, even if body dysmorphia lingers | Bertin Huynh

I feel more focused and energetic than ever before. But as I have changed, so has my algorithmFor almost my entire life I hated how I looked.I was by no means unhealthy but a youth spent playing video games and eating heaping mounds of white rice meant I was far from the models, superheroes and movie stars I looked up to.Sign up for our rundown of must-reads, pop culture and tips for the weekend, every Saturday morningBertin Huynh is a multimedia journalist and producerIn Australia, support is available at Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636, Lifeline on 13 11 14, and at MensLine on 1300 789 978. In the UK, the charity Mind is available on 0300 123 3393 and Childline on 0800 1111. In the US, call or text Mental Health America at 988 or chat 988lifeline.org Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Households struggling with energy costs can get free £147 payment from DWP scheme

The help is from the government's Household Support Fund scheme which gives local councils pots of cash, which they then use to provide support to those struggling with the cost of living

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2 h. ago Response to Trump: What European leaders agreed on in London and what support Ukraine will receive

Response to Trump: What European leaders agreed on in London and what support Ukraine will receive  MSN

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2 h. ago Asylum seekers being forcibly expelled at EU borders, says top rights lawyer

Council of Europe’s Michael O’Flaherty urged leaders not to give in to populist rhetoric over migrationEurope’s most senior human rights official has said there is evidence of asylum seekers being forcibly expelled at EU borders, as he urged mainstream politicians not to concede to populists on migration.The commissioner for human rights at the Council of Europe, Michael O’Flaherty, told the Guardian he was concerned about the treatment of asylum seekers at the EU’s external borders in Poland and Greece, as he warned against a “securitisation response” that goes too far. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Two murder suspects appear in court after Scots businessman found dead in sack in Kenya

Alex Mutua Kithuka and Albunus Mutinda Nziokim appeared in court in Kenya today.

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