77 m. ago Canada: Mark Carney announces array of national projects to ‘turbocharge’ economy

List leaves out oil pipelines and focuses on LNG expansion, mines and nuclear power as it fends off US trade warCanada’s Liberal government has said that a liquefied natural gas facility, critical mineral mines, a nuclear reactor and port expansion will mark the first wave of major national projects to “turbocharge” the country’s economy as it fends off a trade war with the United States.Notably, the list unveiled by the prime minster, Mark Carney, on Thursday does not include any new oil pipelines – projects which have proven to be deeply divisive and politically fractious in recent years. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Brazil’s supreme court finds former leader Bolsonaro guilty of plotting coup

Case against former hard-right president has divided the South American country

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1 hour ago Huge blaze erupts in Scots town as residents asked to keep windows closed

It is understood this is the third fire at the location this year.

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1 hour ago Heartbroken family break silence after Ukraine refugee stabbed to death on train

Iryna Zarutska had fled her home country leaving her family behind after Vladimir Putin ordered Russian troops to invade on February 24, 2022.

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2 h. ago Judge issues nationwide block on Trump policy that cuts off Head Start for people in US illegally

A judge has issued a nationwide block on a Trump administration policy that cuts off Head Start for people in the country illegally

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2 h. ago Netanyahu accuses Spain's Prime Minister of making a 'genocidal threat' after leader said his country 'cannot stop Israel alone' because they 'don't have nuclear bombs'

Benjamin Netanyahu has condemned Spain's socialist prime minster for issuing what he called a 'blatant genocidal threat' against Israel.

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2 h. ago Celtic fans confirm '12th man 12th minute' Rugby Park protest plans against Hoops board

Leading fan groups have vowed to take action in Ayrshire this weekend as the Hoops take on Kilmarnock

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3 h. ago The Guardian view on the killing of Charlie Kirk: a perilous moment that may lead to more | Editorial

The shooting of the Turning Point USA co-founder should not be used to foment further division in a polarised country“Democracy is the way that we have diverse societies that don’t kill each other, largely,” Lilliana Mason, a leading scholar of partisanship, observed recently. She added: “As soon as we stop believing in it, it disappears.” Dr Mason’s own research suggests that there is sharply rising tolerance of political violence. On Wednesday, it claimed one more victim.The shocking killing of the co-founder of Turning Point USA Charlie Kirk, a hugely influential activist who rallied young people to Donald Trump’s cause and far-right ideology more broadly, has been widely and rightly condemned across the political spectrum. Leading Democrats and progressive activists made clear that such violence must not be tolerated.Do 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 ...

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3 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing in chaos as full list of 2025 pairings leak online just over a week before BBC show launch airs

BBC bosses had gone to great lengths to keep the partnerships under wraps ahead of next weekend's big launch, where 15 celebrities will go head-to-head for the glitterball trophy.

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3 h. ago London bus strike this weekend is largely called off but some routes will still be affected

The strike was expected to take place from 5am on Friday to the evening on Sunday affecting 60 routes - but six routes will still be disrupted

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3 h. ago Emergency UN security council meeting convened after Russian drone incursion into Poland

Numerous European countries offer support but some allies dispute whether incident was deliberate attackAn emergency session of the UN security council will convene on Friday at Poland’s request as Warsaw seeks to rally support after an incursion into the country by Russian drones on Wednesday.Numerous European allies pledged support for Poland, including a promise by Germany to strengthen its military presence on Nato’s eastern flank, but some disputed whether the incursion was a deliberate attack on Poland by Russia and Donald Trump offered little in the way of public support. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Pandora fans can bag £99 compatible jewellery advent calendar for £20 as it's slashed online

The jewellery advent calendar contains a Pandora-style charm bracelet with an assortment of sparkly trinkets for shoppers to enjoy

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4 h. ago Postecoglou targets trophies and ‘true believers’ at Nottingham Forest

Former Spurs manager had his 60th birthday plans upended by job offer but feels ‘things happen for a reason’Ange Postecoglou walked out of the City Ground tunnel, which is decorated with famous images from yesteryear, and surveyed the scene. Just like that the Nottingham Forest head coach, in a blue suit, open-neck white shirt and Paul Smith trainers – the designer is a son of the city – was back in business. He posed with the garibaldi red shirt and before long was explaining how Forest’s move interrupted his belated 60th birthday celebrations last weekend. “We had this whole thing planned, The Hangover-style but we were in bed by 10pm as we realised our age,” Postecoglou said.It was in May, when the Europa League trophy parade halted outside the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, that Postecoglou provided an iconic mic-drop moment: declaring that season three always eclipses season two in the best TV series. Four months after being sacked, replacing Nuno Espírito Santo three games into th...

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4 h. ago How the Vuelta a Espana transformed Tom Pidcock into a grand tour contender

The Briton has come of age as a grand tour rider and sits third going into the all-important final weekend in Spain

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4 h. ago Wisconsin Republican leader says he doesn't want to 'fortify' the state Capitol

The highest-ranking Republican in the Wisconsin Assembly says he doesn't want to “fortify” the state Capitol, which is one of the country’s most accessible statehouses

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4 h. ago Gurkha recruitment ongoing despite Nepal unrest, says minister

Britain has long-standing links with the landlocked Himalayan country, which has been rocked by violent protests

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4 h. ago Double glazing cowboy left customer thousands out of pocket then jetted off to USA with wife

Steven Wright was running Cheshire Windows Outlet despite being banned from being a director of businesses

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4 h. ago Poland sends 40,000 troops to eastern border as Europe moves closer to war with Russia and Putin masses his forces in Belarus for huge Zapad 2025 military drills following drone 'attack'

Polish prime minister Donald Tusk has dubbed the upcoming military exercises 'very aggressive' and has closed the country's border with Belarus in anticipation of the intimidating display.

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5 h. ago Swansea City boss responds to Dele Alli rumours as he's quizzed on Richard Montague talk

The Swans boss insists he's happy with his squad after a productive transfer window

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5 h. ago ‘Sturdy’ umbrella keeps you ‘dry as a bone’ in rain and strong winds

"A wonderful piece of kit, very well made, with the added bonus of now being wind-proof. Great brolley."

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