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The Evening Standard - National (36 minutes ago)

Police and firefighters attended the scene.

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The Evening Standard - National (36 minutes ago)

The tree was felled sometime on Wednesday night in Shotton Colliery, County Durham, just hours after the Christmas lights were switched on.

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Politico - Europe (41 minutes ago)

The U.S. president's criticism of the Old Continent is met with Europe's reflexive indignation. A wiser response would be to engage in a candid, self-critical dialogue about strengths, weaknesses and shared interests.

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (41 minutes ago)

Drivers also told to take caution after complaints rise about long-stay meet-and-greet servicesTerence Baxter* had booked a meet-and-greet service to park his Volkswagen at Heathrow airport while he and his wife went on holiday. The couple handed over the keys at the drop-off site and were driven to the terminal – and that was the last they saw...

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (41 minutes ago)

As 27 European countries urge changes to laws forged after second world war, human rights chief says politicians are playing into hands of populistsThe battle had been brewing for months. But this week it came to a head in a flurry of meetings, calls and one heady statement. Twenty-seven European countries urged a rethink of the human rights laws...

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (41 minutes ago)

Several European nations are already planning similar moves while Britain has said 'nothing is off the table'Australia is taking on powerful tech companies with its under-16 social media ban, but will the rest of the world follow? The country's enactment of the policy is being watched closely by politicians, safety campaigners and parents. A number...

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (41 minutes ago)

The PM's social media sortie has not been a total embarrassment, which may be a shame for himThe scene opens on the interior of an aeroplane.A suited man in a luxurious seat looks pensively out the window, his face partially obscured, his chin delicately resting on his hand. Continue reading...

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (41 minutes ago)

Ince says he resigned after fallout with executives because some of his views had been considered 'problematic'The comedian and author Robin Ince has resigned from his role as co-host of the long-running BBC Radio 4 podcast The Infinite Monkey Cage after a fallout with BBC executives over "problematic” opinions and what he described as a lack of...

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (41 minutes ago)

Rate rises by 19% compared with 2020, prompting fresh concerns about NHS maternity careThe risk of women in England suffering severe bleeding after giving birth has risen to its highest level for five years, prompting fresh concern about NHS maternity care.The rate at which mothers in England experience postpartum haemorrhage has increased from 27...

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (41 minutes ago)

Exclusive: A trio of candidates have been interviewed by the PM, but he could still decide to directly appoint someone elseKeir Starmer is poised to choose a new ambassador to Washington from a shortlist of three as relations with the US are tested over Ukraine and Donald Trump's attacks on European leaders.The prime minister held interviews with...

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (41 minutes ago)

The former British Vogue editor reflects on his early years in London, the importance of celebrating diversity and why he takes comfort in the younger generationWhen Edward Enninful was scouted on the tube travelling through London in 1988, it changed his life. The Ghanaian teenager, newly arrived in Britain, was drawn into the capital's creative...

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (41 minutes ago)

Free2Move, Enterprise Car Club and Co Wheels among those eyeing growth, as well as peer-to-peer firm HiyacarBusiness live – latest updatesSeveral car-sharing companies are considering launching or expanding in London, with the imminent closure of Zipcar's UK operation leaving a large gap in the market in one of Europe's biggest cities.Free2Move,...

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (48 minutes ago)

Starting on December 14, Jews will celebrate the eight-day festival of Hanukkah, commemorating the rededication of Jerusalem's Second Temple in 200 B.C.

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The Evening Standard - National (2 hours ago)

Lucy Powell's intervention comes after weeks dominated by speculation about a challenge to the Prime Minister's leadership.

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The Evening Standard - National (2 hours ago)

Before the weekend, no vessels had reached the English coast for 28 days, according to Home Office figures.

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The Evening Standard - National (2 hours ago)

The protest is set to begin in the north end of Whitehall from 3pm

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Politico - Europe (2 hours ago)

The National Trust for Historic Preservation argues the Trump administration must seek congressional approval and consult federal commissions and the public before work continues.

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Euronews - Europe (2 hours ago)

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 13th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

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Euronews - Europe (2 hours ago)

At Atreju 2025, Friday's highlights included a panel with Nicola Procaccini, co-chair of the ECR group dedicated to climate change, followed by a speech by Palestinian National Authority President Mahmoud Abbas.

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Euronews - Europe (2 hours ago)

Volodymyr Zelenskyy blasted Russia after it launched a barrage of hundreds of drones and missiles targeting Ukraine overnight, stating that their expressed desire to end the war is insincere, as he called on allies to ramp up pressure on the Kremlin.

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The Evening Standard - National (3 hours ago)

A kilogram of ham had been gnawed by mice and contaminated with droppings

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The Evening Standard - National (3 hours ago)

Sir Mark Rowley said there was evidence of store employees tipping off thieves about when it was safe to strike

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The Evening Standard - National (3 hours ago)

Plans for a huge 7,000-home development in Silvertown have been approved by councillors in Newham.

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France24 - Europe (3 hours ago)

Russia on Saturday said it hit Ukrainian industrial and energy facilities overnight with hypersonic missiles, in what it called a retaliation attack for Ukrainian strikes on "civilian targets". Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff is set to meet Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders in Berlin this...

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France24 - Europe (3 hours ago)

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday he had visited troops fending off Russian advances near the embattled city of Kupiansk that Moscow claimed to have captured last month, which Kyiv denies. Ukraine said earlier its army had retaken two settlements in the northern Kharkiv region and pushed Russian troops back in Kupiansk – a...

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (3 hours ago)

Release of 43-second video comes as senior church figures speak out against dangers of Christian nationalismThe Church of England has released a video in response to a Christmas carols event on Saturday being organised by the far-right activist Tommy Robinson amid calls from a growing number of senior church figures to challenge Christian...

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (3 hours ago)

King extols early diagnosis which can give 'invaluable time' and backs launch of screening checker toolKing Charles has hailed a "milestone” in his "cancer journey” and revealed he is to reduce his schedule of treatment in the new year, describing the news as a "personal blessing”.His treatment will move into a precautionary phase with its...

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The Evening Standard - National (4 hours ago)

The doctors' union claimed the Health Secretary had acted in a 'cruel and calculated' way and described the Government's offer as 'poor.'

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The Evening Standard - National (4 hours ago)

The chief minister of West Bengal state has ordered a probe into the chaos that unfolded at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata

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The Evening Standard - National (4 hours ago)

The boy's mother told the court she is "deeply disappointed” at his treatment

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Politico - Europe (4 hours ago)

The leaders of Britain, France and Germany also will attend the meeting this weekend, according to media reports.

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Politico - Europe (4 hours ago)

The new levy for highly skilled workers has been of particular concern for tech and health care employers.

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France24 - Europe (4 hours ago)

The European Union agreed on Friday to indefinitely freeze Russian central bank assets held in Europe, removing a big obstacle to using the cash to help Ukraine defend itself against Russia. A first big step is to immobilise 210 billion euros ($246 billion) worth of Russian sovereign assets for as long as needed instead of voting every six months...

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Euronews - Europe (4 hours ago)

North Korea staged a big ceremony for soldiers returning from fighting in Russia, video from state media showed. Nine of them died, according to the official report.

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Euronews - Europe (4 hours ago)

Myanmar's military junta says Wednesday's airstrikes on a hospital in the western town of Mrauk-U that killed more than 30 people was part of a counter-terrorism operation targeting armed groups using the facility as a base for their operations.

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Deutsche Welle - Europe (4 hours ago)

The US recently published its new National Security Strategy. A leaked draft appears to show the US wants to exert its influence over four European countries in particular to destabilize the European Union.

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (5 hours ago)

Exclusive: As Labour ministers prepare long awaited strategy, campaigners accuse them of sidelining expertsLeading organisations have criticised the development of the government's flagship violence against women and girls strategy, calling the process chaotic, haphazard and "worse than under the Tories”.Ministers are gearing up for a policy...

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The Evening Standard - National (5 hours ago)

Nearly half of Londoners say they are more inclined to perform random acts of kindness during the festive season, putting the capital ahead of Liverpool and Manchester

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The Evening Standard - National (5 hours ago)

The driver of the car was arrested and taken into custody where he remains

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The Evening Standard - National (5 hours ago)

The doctors' union claimed the Health Secretary had acted in a 'cruel and calculated' way and described the Government's offer as 'poor.'

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The Evening Standard - National (6 hours ago)

Nearly half of Londoners say they are more inclined to perform random acts of kindness during the festive season, putting the capital ahead of Liverpool and Manchester

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The Evening Standard - National (6 hours ago)

A teacher who was found to have repeatedly had sex with one of her former pupils has been banned from the profession.

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The Evening Standard - National (6 hours ago)

The family say they are being asked to leave the flat they grew up in just months after their mother died of cancer

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Politico - Europe (6 hours ago)

From defense to trade to climate policy, Trump's second term has shaken Europe's foundations and forced leaders across the continent to adapt to a new transatlantic reality.

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (6 hours ago)

As Wham! top singles chart, Minogue draws level with David Bowie, Eminem, U2 and Rod Stewart in the album league table, thanks to a reissue of her 2015 Christmas LPKylie Minogue has scored her 11th UK No 1 album, putting her level with David Bowie and Eminem in the league of all-time album chart-toppers.The album, Kylie Christmas (Fully Wrapped),...

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (6 hours ago)

Nigel Farage's party says it has more than 268,000 members amid reports Labour membership has fallen below 250,000Reform UK says it is now the largest political party in Britain and has overtaken Labour, which has reportedly seen its membership fall below 250,000.Nigel Farage's party says it has more than 268,000 members on the live tracker...

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (6 hours ago)

Five men who targeted vulnerable girls in park sentenced to terms of between 18 months and 14 yearsFive men who were part of a "horrific” grooming gang that raped and sexually assaulted schoolgirls in a park have been jailed for between 18 months and 14 years.The men targeted vulnerable girls in Saltwell Park, Gateshead, plying their victims with...

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (6 hours ago)

For kids, presents are meant to be a source of happiness and fun. But some plastic gifts can be a health risk. Here's why.

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Euronews - Europe (6 hours ago)

Trump says Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to restore peace and end hostilities after clashes flared up again this week, renewing their decades-old border disputes. Bangkok however stressed that it will continue to fight until Phnom Penh no longer poses a threat to its sovereignty.

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Euronews - Europe (6 hours ago)

Democrat lawmakers on the House Oversight Committee investigating the crimes of the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein released dozens of photos on Friday revealing his connection with figures including prominent lawmakers and entrepreneurs.

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The Evening Standard - National (7 hours ago)

TfL chiefs warn of 'major challenge' integrating new high-tech trains with 'extremely old infrastructure'

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Euronews - Europe (7 hours ago)

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 13th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

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Euronews - Europe (8 hours ago)

More than 180 foreigners have illegally entered Poland through a tunnel under the border with Belarus. Most of the migrants have already been detained, the search for the others is still ongoing.

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Deutsche Welle - Europe (8 hours ago)

Trump's national security strategy is the clearest sign yet of ideological alignment between MAGA and Europe's far-right parties. But experts say there could be more ― maybe even plans to split and weaken the EU.

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The Evening Standard - National (9 hours ago)

These haunting images visualise London where climate change has raised the Thames by six metres, transforming the city's historic heart into a serene, yet catastrophic, new Venice

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The Financial Times - National (9 hours ago)

Undeterred by reports of an exodus of the wealthy from the UK, a new breed of institution is opening its doors

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The Financial Times - National (9 hours ago)

A trove of goods where sales go straight to the makers

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The Financial Times - National (9 hours ago)

In an age of self-important philosopher-chefs, this charming and clever eatery offers multi-course dining without a hint of pomposity or pretension

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The Financial Times - National (9 hours ago)

There are lessons for today in the decade's formidable dos

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The Financial Times - National (9 hours ago)

The true story of two strangers and an extraordinary act of courage

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The Financial Times - National (9 hours ago)

Broadened criteria are benefiting the better-off, harming those facing greatest difficulty and straining the system

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The Financial Times - National (9 hours ago)

Higher business rates threaten new year hangover

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The Financial Times - National (9 hours ago)

Those who move within a country have an under-scrutinised effect on it

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Politico - Europe (11 hours ago)

Drawing the top stories around the globe.

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The Evening Standard - National (14 hours ago)

The actor is co-hosting the Hoolie In The Hydro on Saturday dedicated to the Big Yin.

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (14 hours ago)

Exclusive: PM's outspoken attack on stoppages planned for 17-22 December risks inflaming tensions with medicsKeir Starmer: Resident doctors, a fair deal is on the table. Please do not strike at this moment of crisis for the NHSKeir Starmer has said it is "frankly beyond belief” that resident doctors would strike during the NHS's worst moment...

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The Evening Standard - National (15 hours ago)

Four-year-old Tadgh Farrell and his grand-aunt Mary Holt died in the attack in Co Offaly on Saturday.

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France24 - Europe (16 hours ago)

The EU on Friday indefinitely froze Russian assets in Europe so that Hungary and Slovakia, both run by Moscow-friendly governments, cannot prevent any of the roughly €210 billion from being used to support Ukraine. Meanwhile, Ukraine said it had recaptured two settlements in the northern Kharkiv region and pushed Russian troops back in...

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The Evening Standard - National (17 hours ago)

Charles credited the success to early diagnosis, successful care and following 'doctors' orders'

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Euronews - Europe (17 hours ago)

The agreement, signed in Paris on 12 December 2015, was considered historic but a decade on, the planet is still warming at too great a rate.

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Euronews - Europe (17 hours ago)

The Hungarian prime minister strongly condemned a move by the EU to indefinitely immobilise Russian Central Bank assets, widely seen as a way of circumventing a Hungarian veto.

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France24 - Europe (17 hours ago)

The US plan to end the war in Ukraine allows for Kyiv to join the EU in 2027, a senior official said Friday. Even if the bloc's Moscow-friendly governments such as Hungary were to agree to Ukraine's accession, complex questions would need to be quickly resolved, European diplomats and officials said. 

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Deutsche Welle - Europe (18 hours ago)

There has been a flurry of diplomatic activity between Washington, Kyiv, Moscow and European capitals to discuss a plan to end the war. But US President Donald Trump says he's tired of talking — he wants action.

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Deutsche Welle - Europe (18 hours ago)

EU states will still have veto rights over the final decision about Ukraine's membership, but for the time being Ukraine will move ahead with the necessary reforms in order to become eligible to join.

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The Evening Standard - National (18 hours ago)

Emily Jackson, 31, was physically and verbally attacked by a man she was trying to treat

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The Evening Standard - National (18 hours ago)

The King's cancer diagnosis was announced on February 6 last year and he postponed all public-facing engagements for almost three months.

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The Evening Standard - National (18 hours ago)

A 20-year-old man has been arrested and is assisting the police with their investigation

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The Evening Standard - National (18 hours ago)

Charles was diagnosed with cancer early in 2024 but has announced the 'good news' that his schedule of treatment is being reduced in the New Year.

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The Evening Standard - National (18 hours ago)

Charles was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 75 in 2024 – less than a year and a half into his reign.

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The Evening Standard - National (18 hours ago)

Emma Nightingale, 36, of Blackhorse Road was charged with murder

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (19 hours ago)

Ethiopian authorities had suspended nine DW correspondents in October, only to reinstate seven this week and permanently suspend two. DW said it was considering legal action.

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Channel 4 News - National (19 hours ago)

Resident doctors in England are being urged to call off their strike next week, as the 'super flu' continues to sweep the country.

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Channel 4 News - National (19 hours ago)

Is the NHS actually close to collapse? We talk with Dr Chris Streather, who's Medical Director for the NHS in London.

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Channel 4 News - National (19 hours ago)

Eight years ago Robert Rhodes was cleared of murdering his estranged wife Dawn Rhodes at their home in Surrey, after arguing he was acting in self-defence.

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (19 hours ago)

Kim Leadbeater warns 1,150 Lords amendments are 'unnecessary' and designed to run down the clockMembers of the House of Lords have proposed "totally unnecessary” and "very cruel” amendments to the assisted dying bill in an attempt to scupper it, the MP leading the campaign has said.Kim Leadbeater said on Friday she believed that peers opposed...

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The Evening Standard - National (19 hours ago)

The Prime Minister said a good deal was on the table.

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The Evening Standard - National (19 hours ago)

Charlie Prodromou, 63, was described as 'a real family man' and leaves behind three children and five grandchildren

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The Evening Standard - National (19 hours ago)

Quick-thinking staff at Caribbean Classic in Chessington stepped in to help the terrified group

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The Evening Standard - National (19 hours ago)

The Prime Minister hosted Bart De Wever at Downing Street meeting on Friday.

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Politico - Europe (20 hours ago)

Italy and Belgium team up to press the Commission to suggest alternatives for financing Ukraine.

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The Evening Standard - National (20 hours ago)

He died on Thursday in a north London care home for entertainment figures.

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The Evening Standard - National (20 hours ago)

The protest will begin in Whitehall at 3pm, while a Stand Up To Racism rally will be held nearby from 1pm

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The Evening Standard - National (20 hours ago)

The Prime Minister hosted Bart De Wever at Downing Street meeting on Friday.

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The Evening Standard - National (20 hours ago)

A new set of photos of the disgraced financier have been released by the US House Oversight Committee

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (20 hours ago)

Conservative insiders say the party and the public are warming to Kemi Badenoch after a difficult first yearAt a Conservative donors event last week, Kemi Badenoch was asked for a selfie by the former Spice Girl Geri Horner. The Tory leader was, her allies say, a little bemused. But they were clear about what the approach meant:...

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Euronews - Europe (20 hours ago)

New footage shows six hostages celebrating Hanukkah in a Gaza tunnel before being killed by Hamas. Their families hope to highlight that they should have returned alive.

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Euronews - Europe (20 hours ago)

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 12th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

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Euronews - Europe (20 hours ago)

The Ukrainian president published a video Friday from Kupyansk in Kharkiv region, visiting Ukrainian positions less than 2 kilometres away from Russian troops and well within the range of Moscow's drones and artillery.

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Euronews - Europe (20 hours ago)

Strict culling rules ignite nationwide anger as cases of the deadly outbreak of lumpy skin disease, which cannot be passed on to humans, surge in the southwest of the country

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Euronews - Europe (20 hours ago)

Nineteen-year-old Noa Marciano was one of 251 people taken as hostages back to Gaza in the 7 October 2023 Hamas-led attack on Israel.

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The Financial Times - National (20 hours ago)

Britain plans to phase out all non-zero emission car and van sales by 2035

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France24 - Europe (20 hours ago)

Germany said Friday it had summoned Moscow's ambassador after it accused Russian-linked groups of hacking its air traffic control system and attempting to influence the 2024 general election. Dubbing such operations, including drone flights near European airports, as "hybrid attacks”, Berlin says it is planning coordinated countermeasures with...

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Channel 4 News - National (21 hours ago)

Thousands of homeowners are being conned each year as the industry struggles to control rogue builders amid calls for tougher regulations.

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (21 hours ago)

Scottish rock band says image 'meant to provoke debate, not hate' after many at concert accuse group of antisemitismThe Scottish rock group Primal Scream has defended displaying an image of a swastika inside a Star of David during a London gig, in response to accusations of racism and antisemitism.During a performance at the London's Roundhouse, a...

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (21 hours ago)

John Vincent on bouncing back after cutting branches, refreshing the menu, and staff learning from martial arts John Vincent is going back to the future. Four years after selling Leon, the fast food chain named after his father and founded in 2004 with two friends, he has bought it back with hopes of reviving its fortunes."In a crisis you need a...

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (21 hours ago)

Protesters say David Lammy is ignoring warnings over deteriorating health of eight hunger strikers awaiting trialUK politics live – latest updatesPro-Palestine demonstrators have daubed the Ministry of Justice building in central London with red paint, demanding that the justice secretary meet eight Palestine Action-affiliated hunger strikers.Two...

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (21 hours ago)

Police appeal for witnesses after tree put up in tribute to war dead cut down in act of 'mindless vandalism'A Christmas tree that had stood in a village for more than a decade has been chopped down hours after having its lights switched on.The tree, in Shotton Colliery in County Durham, was felled between 10pm and 11pm on Wednesday. It is believed...

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (21 hours ago)

Robert Rhodes acquitted in 2017 on grounds of self-defence after manipulating a child to help in cover-upA man who was previously cleared of killing his wife on the grounds of self-defence has been found guilty of her murder after their child came forward with new evidence under double jeopardy rules.Robert Rhodes, 52, from Withleigh, Devon, was...

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (21 hours ago)

Mark Rowley says capital is a safe city, and claims of no-go areas are 'completely false'Members of the House of Lords have proposed "totally unnecessary” and "very cruel” amendments to the assisted dying bill in a bid to scupper it, Kim Leadbeater, the MP leading the campaign for the legislation, has said. Kiran Stacey has the story.I have...

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France24 - Europe (21 hours ago)

A cargo of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Russia's Portovaya plant was delivered to the Beihai terminal in China on December 8. This marks the first delivery since the facility was placed under US sanctions in January 2025. The development highlights deepening China-Russia energy ties as Moscow seeks to increase its LNG exports and secure revenue...

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France24 - Europe (21 hours ago)

Germany said Friday it had summoned Moscow's ambassador after it accused Russian-linked groups of hacking its air traffic control system and attempting to influence the 2024 general election. Dubbing such operations, including drone flights near European airports, as "hybrid attacks”, Berlin says it is planning coordinated countermeasures with EU...

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France24 - Europe (21 hours ago)

Romania is on NATO's eastern flank, and it is feeling the heat from drone incursions attributed to Russia, and from the Trump administration's strategic shift away from Europe. We speak to Romanian President Nicușor Dan about how his country is faring with these headwinds, and also about tough economic reforms that have put pressure on his fragile...

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The Evening Standard - National (21 hours ago)

Just under 20 pictures have been shared by Democrats on the US's House Oversight Committee on Friday.

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The Evening Standard - National (21 hours ago)

Alistair Carns, a decorated former marine nicknamed 'Action Man', has emerged as a wildcard contender to succeed Sir Keir Starmer as Labour leader

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The Evening Standard - National (21 hours ago)

The Prime Minister hosted Bart De Wever at Downing Street meeting on Friday.

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The Financial Times - National (21 hours ago)

Sport's governing body is demerging its commercial unit and inviting outside investment

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The Financial Times - National (22 hours ago)

Rising concern that parliament's upper chamber is acting as brake on government's agenda

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The Financial Times - National (22 hours ago)

Nigel Farage's populist Reform UK becomes the largest political party by members

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Euronews - Europe (22 hours ago)

The foreign ministry said that Germany "would take a series of countermeasures to make Russia pay a price for its hybrid actions in close coordination with our European partners."

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Euronews - Europe (22 hours ago)

According to the European Commission, there are around 23,000 wild wolves in Europe and the population increased by 35% between 2016 and 2023.

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Euronews - Europe (22 hours ago)

Hundreds in Rome protested against Italy's 2026 budget, demanding more investment in public services over defence, disrupting transport and healthcare.

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Euronews - Europe (22 hours ago)

A rare 3rd-century fresco of Jesus as the Good Shepherd was discovered near Iznik, Turkey.

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Euronews - Europe (22 hours ago)

Moscow continues to insist that it wants Kyiv to withdraw its forces from Ukraine's eastern Donbas region, which Ukraine has been fiercely defending since 2014. What is there, and why is Moscow keen to take control of the entire area so much?

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Politico - Europe (22 hours ago)

The billionaire philanthropist has said his meetings with the late convicted sex offender were a mistake.

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France24 - Europe (22 hours ago)

The European Parliament is set to adopt its negotiating mandate on Mercosur, after which talks on the final shape of a trade deal can begin. The accord with Latin American countries would create a free trade area of more than 700 million people, at a time when the EU is locked in trade conflicts with China and the US. But despite promises of...

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (22 hours ago)

Balshaw, who joined in 2017, helped steer organisation through Covid-19 and fluctuating attendanceMaria Balshaw is to step down as the director of Tate in 2026, after a challenging nine-year tenure when she steered the organisation through the Covid-19 pandemic and had to deal with fluctuating attendance figures and financial instability.Balshaw,...

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (22 hours ago)

Exclusive: Force to pay damages to Aisha Jung, who was put into a police van and held until 4amThe Metropolitan police have agreed to pay £7,500 in damages to a woman arrested at a Gaza protest for holding up a placard that said: "Apartheid Israel, what a cuntry.”Aisha Jung, 53, from south London, was with her husband and two of her sons, aged...

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The Guardian - United Kingdom (22 hours ago)

Lilian Greenwood condemns Conservative 'mixed messages' and promises a system that works for everybodyUK politics live – latest updatesConservative policies that pitted drivers against cyclists risked making the roads less safe by inflaming tensions, a minister has said, promising that the era of transport culture wars is over.Lilian Greenwood,...

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The Evening Standard - National (22 hours ago)

The conman approached his victim as they paid for parking near East Putney station

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The Evening Standard - National (22 hours ago)

Alicia Kemp hit 51-year-old Thanh Phan from behind in Perth, Australia, in May.

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The Evening Standard - National (22 hours ago)

Okechukwu Iweha was killed in the attack in a north London park last year

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The Evening Standard - National (22 hours ago)

The forecaster said persistent downpours are likely in parts of western Scotland and north-west England on Saturday.

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The Evening Standard - National (22 hours ago)

TfL says the Monday to Thursday early shutdown will avoid weekend closures

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The Evening Standard - National (22 hours ago)

A Labour MP said they were 'devastated' by the news

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France24 - Europe (23 hours ago)

NATO country's military intelligence agency (FE) is warning that Denmark faces more external threats than ever amid rising geopolitical conflicts and doubts over US commitment to Europe's security. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective, Peter O'Brien welcomes Elisabeth Braw, Author, Columnist for POLITICO and Senior Fellow with the...

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (23 hours ago)

Germany accused Russia of repeated hostile actions, including acts of sabotage, cyberattacks and disinformation campaigns aimed at influencing elections.

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Politico - Europe (23 hours ago)

The House Oversight Committee is releasing photos from the Epstein estate linking powerful men to the late convicted sex offender.

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The Evening Standard - National (23 hours ago)

December is traditionally one of the quietest months for migrants attempting the journey.

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The Evening Standard - National (23 hours ago)

Here is a list of politicians who have recently defected to Reform UK

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The Evening Standard - National (23 hours ago)

The group were reported to police for showing a video at a London gig which appeared to include imagery of the Star of David entwined with a swastika.

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The Evening Standard - National (23 hours ago)

Thomas Craig, 48, was found guilty of attempted murder and serious assault last month over the incident on a ScotRail train in February 2024.

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The Evening Standard - National (23 hours ago)

The airport is blaming the huge price increase on a business rate rise being brought in by Rachel Reeves

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The Evening Standard - National (23 hours ago)

Peers were urged to make more progress on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill during the final debate of the year on the legislation.

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Euronews - Europe (24 hours ago)

Russia has continued its campaign against Ukraine's critical infrastructure, causing long power outages across Ukraine.

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Euronews - Europe (24 hours ago)

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau released the video with its report on its investigation into the mishap.

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The Evening Standard - National (24 hours ago)

Hundreds of people lined the street as the hearse carrying the coffin approached the church.

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The Evening Standard - National (24 hours ago)

The Prime Minister is expected to discuss the plans with Bart De Wever on Friday in a Downing Street meeting.

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The Evening Standard - National (24 hours ago)

The bestselling author died peacefully at her home in Oxfordshire on Thursday, a statement from her daughters Antonia and Louise said.

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The Evening Standard - National (24 hours ago)

US President Donald Trump is being 'anti-UK', Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey said.

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The Evening Standard - National (24 hours ago)

The tax will raise £400 million for Treasury, the Government said

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The Evening Standard - National (24 hours ago)

Round-up of fact checks from the last week compiled by Full Fact.

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The Evening Standard - National (24 hours ago)

Dade Mustafa told police 'no problem, no problem' when confronted on London's Oxford Street

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The Evening Standard - National (24 hours ago)

Peers were urged to make more progress on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill during the final debate of the year on the legislation.

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The Financial Times - National (24 hours ago)

Analysts and ONS cite uncertainty ahead of Rachel Reeves' tax-raising Budget

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Deutsche Welle - Europe (24 hours ago)

Researchers excavating an ancient Neanderthal site in southern England found evidence not just of a hearth, but of its inhabitants bringing iron pyrite to the area specifically to enable them to light fires.

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Deutsche Welle - Germany (24 hours ago)

An aid charity says access to health care in Germany is failing the most vulnerable, with many excluded from medical care. Meanwhile, most Germans don't want the US to meddle in Europe's politics. DW has more.

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The Evening Standard - National (A day ago)

Exclusive: Curzon said a technical fault briefly exposed parts of customer profiles on its app

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The Evening Standard - National (A day ago)

Professor Michael Foran said if necessary, the case could be taken to Scotland's highest court, the Court of Session.

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The Evening Standard - National (A day ago)

He died on Thursday in a north London care home for entertainment figures.

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The Evening Standard - National (A day ago)

NHS London 'pulling out all the stops' to make sure people get the flu jab as hospitalisations surge

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