58 m. ago The Guardian view on political chaos in France: the gift that keeps on giving to Marine Le Pen and the far right | Editorial

Influential abroad, Emmanuel Macron’s strategic errors at home are bringing mainstream French politics into disrepute at a crucial momentIn Jean-Paul Sartre’s 1944 play No Exit, hell is portrayed as a locked room in which characters are condemned to fall out and squabble for all eternity. Ever since foolishly calling a snap election which delivered a deadlocked and divided national assembly, the French president, Emmanuel Macron, has found himself trapped in a modern political version of the same plot.On Monday morning, the third prime minister Mr Macron has appointed in just over a year became the latest to throw in the towel, after only 27 days in the job. Hours after unveiling his ministerial team, Sébastien Lecornu stood down following a backlash from centre-right allies, who objected to the number of carryovers from François Bayrou’s previous administration. By Monday evening, Mr Macron had persuaded Mr Lecornu to conduct a round of last-ditch negotiations to try to resolv...

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58 m. ago Rugby stars signing up for R360 will be ineligible for internationals, warn unions

The warning applies to both the men’s and women’s game and offers a stark choice for players in most of the world’s top rugby unions

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65 m. ago Steven Gerrard brands England Golden Generation 'egotistical losers'

The Liverpool legend could never replicate his domestic success on the international stage

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71 m. ago October supermoon ‘visible from anywhere’ on Tuesday night, say astronomers

Jessica Lee, an astronomer at the Royal Observatory Greenwich, said people keen to admire this year’s Harvest Moon should be able to spot it easily.

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71 m. ago Moment asylum seeker 'threatens to come to England and "pop pop pop" Nigel Farage while making gun gesture'... and 'marry' Reform UK leader's sister 

This is the Afghan migrant accused of making threats to kill Nigel Farage on TikTok. Fayaz Khan, who is said to be 26, has a gun tattoo on his face. He denies the charge and is on trial in London.

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72 m. ago Niall Horan surprises London commuters as he casually hops on rush

The One Direction star tried to keep a low profile in a baseball cap as he strolled along the platform, though several eagle-eyed passengers still recognised him

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77 m. ago Composer Jay Capperauld on taking centre stage for the SCO's new digital season

All three of the concerts in the Scottish Chamber Orchestra’s 2025/26 Digital Season will showcase music by their composer-in-residence Jay Capperauld. It’s the stuff of dreams, he tells David Kettle

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82 m. ago 'World class' casino gets green light in Trocadero despite West End gambling warning

The plans for the casino were approved unanimously by Westminster City Council

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89 m. ago Imagine That Performing Arts to perform 'Robin Hood' panto in Airdrie Arts Centre

Talented troupe returning to stage with tenth annual festive show.

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91 m. ago Man United handed Kobbie Mainoo transfer update as 'talks held' amid clear Ruben Amorim plan

The England midfielder has been subject to ongoing speculation at Old Trafford having rarely featured for Manchester United this season.

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93 m. ago Arsenal consider Emirates Stadium expansion to 70,000 capacity

Move would restore biggest London club ground statusStadium work could mean temporary move to WembleyArsenal are exploring the possibility of expanding the Emirates Stadium in a move that could restore its status as the biggest club ground in London.The Emirates has a 60,700-capacity, placing it behind Tottenham’s and West Ham’s homes, which were built after Arsenal moved from Highbury in 2006. There is believed to be an appetite from the club’s American owner, Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE), to increase that to 70,000, which would significantly boost match-day revenues, and there are more than 100,000 supporters on the waiting list for season tickets. Continue reading...

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95 m. ago Boy, 14, arrested over gang knife fight near train station in west London

Witnesses were left shocked by the brawl on Hounslow Road in Feltham

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99 m. ago The Manchester rooftop restaurant with stunning views added to Michelin Guide

The dining spot, tucked away on the eighth floor of a city centre office building, has finally made the cut

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1 hour ago Major train disruption over Christmas confirmed by Network Rail on key lines

Between 27 December and 4 January, train services at London Waterloo may be cancelled or delayed

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1 hour ago England among eight rugby nations who vow to ban players in rebel R360 league

Statement says R360 players ineligible for internationalsIreland and Scotland among those to impose sanctionGlobal rugby’s biggest unions have gone on the attack against the rebel Rugby 360 organisation that is seeking to poach the game’s leading stars. England, Ireland, Scotland, France and Italy, along with New Zealand, Australia and South Africa, made clear on Tuesday that players who join the proposed new competition will be ineligible for international selection and have confirmed they will not support the venture.Rugby 360’s backers, fronted by the former England international Mike Tindall, had been hoping to launch their multi-city franchise tournament next year but have now been told to back off in no uncertain terms. “As a group of national rugby unions, we are urging extreme caution for players and support staff considering joining the proposed R360 competition,” read a statement issued by the world’s leading unions. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago London police catch gang accused of smuggling stolen phones to China

London police catch gang accused of smuggling stolen phones to China  upi.com

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1 hour ago Steven Gerrard lays out conditions to return to management as England legend reveals ‘six interesting phone calls’

STEVEN GERRARD has claimed he has "unfinished business" as a manager but will only join a club that gives him "support" and "competes to win". The Liverpool legend hasn't coached since being sacked by Saudi side Al-Ettifaq at the start of the year. He had great success in his first job at Rangers between 2018...

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1 hour ago Innisfil, Ont man charged in summertime shooting at west London home

Innisfil, Ont man charged in summertime shooting at west London home  CBC

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1 hour ago Woman filmed cutting down yellow ribbons for Israeli hostages from north London fence is named

The woman was filmed with a pair of scissors tells furious bystanders: ‘I’m not committing a crime’

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2 h. ago England’s golden generation were egotistical losers, says Steven Gerrard

Blames ‘culture within’ for squad’s lack of successClaims he has ‘unfinished business’ in managementSteven Gerrard believes the so-called “golden generation” England team that he was part of failed to win anything because they were “egotistical losers”.Gerrard, who played 114 times for England between 2000 and 2014 but never got beyond a quarter-final of a World Cup or European Championship, says a lack of personal connection among the squad was fatal to their chances. Continue reading...

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