2 h. ago Letitia James pleads not guilty to fraud charges in case masterminded by Trump: ‘Tool of revenge’

New York’s attorney general asks judge to disqualify Trump-picked prosecutor who brought politically charged case

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2 h. ago French biathlon star Julia Simon found guilty of theft and credit card fraud

Simon handed three-month suspended sentence and fineOlympic medallist admitted using teammate’s bank cardThe French biathlete Julia Simon was found guilty of theft and credit card fraud and handed a three-month suspended prison sentence by a French court on Friday.Simon was accused of repeatedly using the bank card of her France teammate, Justine Braisaz-Bouchet, and that of a French team staff member to make online purchases totalling more than €2,000 (£1,371). Continue reading...

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3 h. ago US expands facial recognition technology at borders to track non

New regulation will allow US authorities to require non-citizens to be photographed at any point of departureThe US will expand the use of facial recognition technology to track non-citizens entering and leaving the country in order to combat visa overstays and passport fraud, according to a government document published on Friday.A new regulation will allow US border authorities to require non-citizens to be photographed at airports, seaports, land crossings and any other point of departure, expanding on an earlier pilot program. Under the regulation, set to take effect on 26 December, US authorities could require the submission of other biometrics, such as fingerprints or DNA, the document said. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Big Four accountants lobby against partnership tax changes in Budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is looking at adding employer national insurance to UK businesses operating as LLPs

Economics

3 h. ago Verstappen has great chance to close F1 gap on happy hunting ground

Cut-throat Red Bull driver will relish McLaren duo chase in Mexico City where he has won five of the last seven racesEnjoying a late surge out of the final bend, Max Verstappen is looming large in the mirrors of his championship rivals. The Dutchman is a threat beyond his formidable pace. An ominous, unsettling presence whose singular determination carries a weight of its own and at this weekend’s Mexican Grand Prix he will be hoping to put the hammer down once more.Having all but written off his chances by mid-season, Verstappen and team Red Bull have orchestrated a striking comeback. In closing down a 104-point gap to the championship leader, Oscar Piastri, to just 40 points in the space of four races, the defending champion has left Piastri and his McLaren teammate, Lando Norris, as prey in his paws. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Hamilton issues warning to McLaren as Verstappen roars into F1 title fight

Cut-throat Red Bull driver will relish McLaren duo chase in Mexico City where he has won five of the last seven racesEnjoying a late surge out of the final bend, Max Verstappen is looming large in the mirrors of his championship rivals. The Dutchman is a threat beyond his formidable pace. An ominous, unsettling presence whose singular determination carries a weight of its own and at this weekend’s Mexican Grand Prix he will be hoping to put the hammer down once more.Having all but written off his chances by mid-season, Verstappen and Red Bull have orchestrated a striking comeback. In closing down a 104-point gap to the championship leader, Oscar Piastri, to just 40 in the space of four races, the defending champion has left Piastri and his McLaren teammate, Lando Norris, as prey in his paws. Continue reading...

Events

3 h. ago ‘Ukraine’s future is our future’, says Starmer, as he vows coalition will take Russian oil and gas off market to choke funding – Europe live

Zelenskyy, Starmer and members of ‘coalition of willing’ give press conferenceA forthcoming trip by German foreign minister, Johann Wadephul, to China has been cancelled amid growing fears that Beijing’s restriction on semiconductor and rare earth exports could paralyse the country’s car industry.“We are postponing the journey to a later time,” the spokesperson told a regular press briefing on Friday. “The Chinese side was ultimately able to confirm only the appointment with the Chinese foreign minister, and could not confirm any other additional appointments,” a foreign ministry spokesperson said. Continue reading...

Society

3 h. ago Letitia James pleads not guilty to fraud charges after Trump pushed for case against longtime foe

New York’s attorney general asks judge to disqualify Trump-picked prosecutor who brought politically charged case

Politics

3 h. ago Man stabbed car passenger in neck and stomach before hiding in takeaway toilet

The 34-year-old victim suffered serious injuries in the attack

Politics

3 h. ago US agency acts over reports of Tesla ‘Mad Max’ driver assistance mode

NHTSA earlier this month opened an investigation into 2.9 million Tesla vehicles equipped with its FSD system

Politics

4 h. ago Letitia James enters court to face mortgage fraud charges after Trump pushed for case against longtime foe

New York’s attorney general asks judge to disqualify Trump-picked prosecutor who brought politically charged case

Politics

4 h. ago Letitia James pleads not guilty in Virginia mortgage fraud case

New York attorney general appears in court in Virginia in case brought after Trump called for her prosecutionThe New York state attorney general, Letitia James, pleaded not guilty on Friday to charges of bank fraud and false statements brought after Donald Trump publicly called for her to be prosecuted in a move widely seen as political retribution.“Not guilty judge to both counts,” James told the judge as she made her first appearance in federal district court in Virginia. The case has been assigned to Judge Jamar Walker, who was nominated by Joe Biden. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Blue Lights is more than great TV. It might be the best chance Britons have of reckoning with the Troubles | Jonathan Freedland

The reaction to the Bloody Sunday trial makes it clear: those of us outside Northern Ireland just don’t understand the painful legacy of this brutal conflictForgive me if I’ve mentioned him before, but at moments like this I remember a news editor I worked for as a young reporter at the BBC. When it came to the interests of our audience, he said, there was a key fact to bear in mind: “The two most boring words in the English language are ‘Northern Ireland’.”It was an attitude with a long history. In 1924, Viscount Cranbourne, the fifth Marquess of Salisbury, mused that the average English voter has “little interest in, and less understanding of, Irish affairs”. This week brought some evidence that, 101 years later, much of his observation still holds true. But a challenge to it has come from an unlikely quarter, via what might be one of the most compelling TV dramas of recent years. Continue reading...

Events

4 h. ago Tourist ends up teetering on the edge of a cliff in his Porsche after following GPS 'shortcut' through Italian farm

A shocking image shows the vehicle dangling over a steep grassy slope in Saltusio, Italy , after the navigation device malfunctioned and directed the driver through a farm.

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4 h. ago Expert explains different types of dog barks and how a owner can understand

It turns out, that not every dog bark is the same and no one expert has shared what owners need to look out for

Politics

5 h. ago Grandad killed in M60 triple crash tragedy 'brightened lives of everyone'

David Shepherd's family have remembered the 59-year-old dad and grandfather as a man who 'embraced life with a boyish charm' following his death in a three-way car crash

Events

5 h. ago Rachel Reeves facing resignation calls as she's 'considering hiking income tax'

Doom-and-gloom chancellor Rachel Reeves is facing resignation calls after it emerged she is considering breaking Labour’s manifesto by hiking income tax.

Politics

5 h. ago Zelenskyy says Putin pushing Ukraine towards ‘humanitarian disaster’ as he meets Starmer and European leaders – Europe live

Volodymyr Zelenskyy warns of human cost of attacks on energy infrastructureA forthcoming trip by German foreign minister, Johann Wadephul, to China has been cancelled amid growing fears that Beijing’s restriction on semiconductor and rare earth exports could paralyse the country’s car industry.“We are postponing the journey to a later time,” the spokesperson told a regular press briefing on Friday. “The Chinese side was ultimately able to confirm only the appointment with the Chinese foreign minister, and could not confirm any other additional appointments,” a foreign ministry spokesperson said. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Fears for Britney Spears' safety amid shocking new video: 'She's spiraling'

It appears Britney is in trouble once again. Swerving her car into the wrong lane after a night out, she is 'spiraling' out of control in sad echoes of her infamous 2007 breakdown, friends say.

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5 h. ago Two car buttons that everyone ignores will trap hot air inside & defog your windscreen this winter, reveals expert

A MOTORS expert has revealed the two car buttons that will trap hot air inside and defog your windscreen this winter. As winter approaches, drivers and their cars will soon face colderweather. Foggy windows are especially important to avoid, as they can impact drivers' ability to see the road. Taking to TikTok, a user known...

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