6 h. ago Egyptian 'extremist' backs claims he is victim of 'Zionist' plot against him despite apologising for anti

The dissident, 44, flew back on Boxing Day after being freed fromp rison in Egypt following UN investigation which found his imprisonment to be a breach of international law.

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8 h. ago Jade Thirlwall shares her emotional 'only wish' as she receives hometown honour

The former Little Mix singer, 33, gave an emotional speech after receiving a major accolade

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16 h. ago It's Christmas...in Dubai! Desert is a winter wonderland complete with ski slopes, blinged

Christmas has become somewhat of a spectacle in the Emirate where Islam is the main religion, with extravagant markets, carol singing shows, and their own rendition of Winter Wonderland.

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17 h. ago Angel of the north! Little Mix star Jade Thirlwall is awarded Freedom of the Borough in her South Shields hometown

The former Little Mix star, 33, revealed her pride at being given the Freedom of the Borough in her hometown, dubbing it the 'highest honour my hometown can bestow'.

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19 h. ago Fears raised over the safety of British Army families as 300 illegal migrant men set to live at a neighbouring barracks

In the wake of a series of horrific sex attacks by asylum seekers, Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp raised safety concerns over the Home Office's use of at Cameron Barracks in Inverness.

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31 h. ago WWE legend backs campaign for British wrestling icon to be honoured in hometown

Davey, who wrestled with red, white and blue bursting from every inch of his hulking 19st frame, was hailed a "true legend and pioneer in this business" as calls grow for him to be honoured in Wigan

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50 h. ago Successive UK governments face questions over support for activist Alaa Abd el

Dissident released by Egypt was welcomed back to UK by Keir Starmer but offensive social media posts have since surfacedSuccessive UK governments are facing questions over their decision to campaign for the release and return of British-Egyptian democracy activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah after past violent and offensive social media posts came to light.The dissident’s historical remarks – in which he appeared to call for violence towards “Zionists” and the police – have prompted a widespread backlash since his return from detention in Egypt on Friday. Continue reading...

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50 h. ago Tories and Labour face questions over support for activist Alaa Abd el

Dissident was freed by Egypt after campaign by successive UK governments but offensive posts have surfacedThe decision by successive UK governments to campaign for the release and return of British-Egyptian democracy activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah has been called into question after past violent and offensive social media posts came to light.The dissident’s historical remarks – in which he appeared to call for violence towards “Zionists” and the police – have prompted a widespread backlash since his return from detention in Egypt on Friday. Continue reading...

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69 h. ago Fury as charity says it's not illegal for British Indians to abort babies because they are girls

The British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS), suggests that aborting a baby on the basis of sex is not illegal - despite Government advice explicitly stating it is against the law.

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3 d. ago Butcher behind 'some of the most brutal crimes in human history': How warlord Charles Taylor oversaw 250,000 murders with children forced to kill their own parents... but now rots in a British prison

Under Charles Taylor's influence, armed groups in Liberia and Sierra Leone carried out killings, mutilations, forced recruitment of children and widespread sexual violence.

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3 d. ago Naked cycling campaigners hire security as public rebel against sight of grown adults pedalling through British cities clothes

It follows an assault this year on one 59-year-old male naked cyclist in Essex, who was punched off his bike during the annual nude event after being mistaken for a 'pervert'.

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3 d. ago How Britain's 'finance bros' hijacked padel to make it their favourite sport

Padel is becoming so exclusive in the UK, it has been dubbed the sport of the 'finance bros' on social media - with employees heading to the courts after work.

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3 d. ago UK to insure the Bayeux Tapestry for £800million ahead of its loan to the British Museum

The indemnity, backed by the taxpayer, will cover the almost 1,000-year-old embroidery against damage or loss during its transfer from Normandy.

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4 d. ago The ultimate spa guide: Our experts have visited hundreds. From ultimate relaxation to British hidden gems and the best treatments, these are the ones to book now for the greatest New Year treat

Fancy a hi-tech European weight-loss retreat or a family-friendly spa that starts at under £100? Rosie Green sent testers to the wellness spas upping their game

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6 d. ago Key Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury details revealed by Frank Warren: Promoter names perfect timing and venue for potential showdown between British heavyweight superstars

Anthony Joshua versus Tyson Fury could be on next summer, with promoter Frank warren hoping to stage the mega fight at Wembley Stadium. 

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6 d. ago WWE legend slammed for boozy cameo wedding message as he asks 'why get married?'

The WWE hall of famer, 76, charges $600 a pop for a personalised message on celebrity video site Cameo, but negative reviews have spread like wildfire on social media in recent days

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6 d. ago 'The Army is still not safe for women years after my daughter took her own life': Jaysley Beck's mother condemns MoD report exposing shocking levels of sexual harassment

Gunner Beck was 19 years old when colleagues found her unresponsive at Larkhill Camp, Wiltshire, in December 2021.

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6 d. ago British man, 35, is arrested at Australian airport 'after trying to grab an officer's gun while attempting to board a flight with no ticket'

Oliver Brackenbury, 35, is understood to have been detained by federal officers at Melbourne Airport on December 15.

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6 d. ago Death of British daredevil influencer who plunged from Spain's highest bridge was accidental, coroner rules

Lewis Stevenson was killed when he fell from Castilla La Mancha bridge, near the city of Talavera de la Reina, on October 13 last year.

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7 d. ago Is your turkey Polish? Supermarkets accused of misleading shoppers with turkeys imported from the EU as bird flu outbreak on British farms hits supplies

Some of the country's most popular stores - including Asda, Morrisons, Lidl and Aldi - are filling shelves with imported birds to meet demand amid a bird flu outbreak, campaigners claim.

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