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Mamdani to take oath of office on New Year's Eve in Gilded Age subway station beneath city hallWhile tens of thousands of New Yorkers will be in Times Square for countdown to 2026, the city's mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has said he will be sworn into office in an underground midnight private ceremony at an abandoned subway station built during the...
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In a statement shared on Instagram, Nguyen says she faced a 'tsunami of harassment' after the all-female spaceflightAmanda Nguyen, the Vietnamese-American astronaut who was part of the all-female Blue Origin spaceflight, has opened up about her depression after she experienced a "tsunami of harassment” after the trip, in which she became the...
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Clothing chain acquired by China-based backers out of 2019 insolvency applies to appoint administratorsBusiness live – latest updatesThe upmarket fashion brand LK Bennett appears to be heading for collapse for the second time in six years.On Tuesday the company filed an application with the high court to appoint an administrator to the business,...
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Exclusive: In letter declining proposed award, Tressa Burke, CEO of Glasgow Disability Alliance, accused government of 'fuelling hatred'The head of one of Scotland's foremost disability rights charities says she turned down an MBE in the recent new year honours because the UK government was "fuelling hatred, blame and scapegoating of people with...
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Struggling company, which has run more than 100 outlets, has been criticised by MPs over claims it failed to pay locum pharmacistsBusiness live – latest updatesA struggling national pharmacy chain accused of owing its locums £670,000 in unpaid fees has been hit with an application to place the business into insolvency proceedings.Jhoots Chemist,...
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Aaron Anderson, a 'cheeky chappie' with 'amazing work ethic', died after incident involving John Deere Gator The family of a 14-year-old boy who died after a collision on a farm in which an off-road utility vehicle overturned has paid tribute to him.Police said Aaron Anderson sustained life-threatening injuries after a John Deere Gator was in a...
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RNLI tells people to consider their health, cold water effects and weather conditions after disappearance of two swimmers on Christmas DayPeople planning on welcoming the new year by braving the British weather for a swim in the sea have been warned of the dangers after the disappearance of two swimmers on Christmas Day.The Royal National Lifeboat...
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President calls for talks with leaders of demonstrations caused by decline in currency and living standardsIran's government has called for dialogue with protest leaders after the country's largest demonstrations in three years over a plunging currency and declining living conditions.Protests started on Sunday after Iran's currency fell to a record...
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Eurostar 'strongly advise' passengers to postpone journeys after problem with overhead power supply in Channel tunnel and a failed Le Shuttle trainFull story: Channel tunnel train services suspended after power outageTell us: have you been affected by the Channel Tunnel rail disruption?European stocks have hit a record high today, ending a strong...
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Engineers still struggling to restore full service on Tuesday evening as car passengers face seven-hour delaysBusiness live – latest updatesA power outage in the Channel tunnel has disrupted thousands of journeys ahead of the new year celebrations, with all passenger and vehicle trains suspended for several hours while engineers raced to repair...
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Attack was aimed at what Riyadh called a shipment of weapons for separatists backed by UAEThe United Arab Emirates has said it will withdraw its remaining forces in Yemen after tensions with Saudi Arabia escalated over a sweeping offensive by UAE-backed separatists.The Emirati defence ministry announced the withdrawal on Tuesday, hours after Saudi...
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Assertion comes after the Kremlin accused Ukraine of attacking Vladimir Putin's palace in NovgorodDid Ukraine target Putin's residence or is Russian claim a ploy to sway Trump?Russia said its latest nuclear-capable missile system has been deployed in Belarus, a day after Moscow claimed that Ukraine had carried out a large-scale drone attack on...
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This live blog is now closed. For the latest, read our full report:Russia claims to have moved nuclear-capable missile system into BelarusGermany's chancellor, Friedrich Merz, has echoed Donald Tusk's optimistic tone regarding talks on ending the war in Ukraine.He posted to X to confirm there had been "another round of consultations” with...
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Dispute has potential to create civil war in south of Yemen and spill over into neighbouring countriesTensions between the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia over the future of Yemen and the imminent possibility of the declaration of an independent southern state have reached boiling point with Saudi Arabia in effect accusing the UAE of...
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British former boxing champion sustained minor injuriesSina Ghami and Kevin 'Lateef' Ayodel killed in accidentThe British heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua has issued a statement after he was injured in a car crash in Nigeria on Monday morning which killed two of his close friends.The former world heavyweight boxing champion was taken to an...
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A viral post on X falsely claimed Belle Delphine was dead, stemming from an old collaboration photo with YouTuber twomad. While twomad passed away in February 2024, Belle Delphine remains alive and active on social media, with no news outlets reporting her death. The resurfaced images have led to misleading claims online.
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Candace Owens and Alex Jones are locked in a public feud after Jones accused her of working for powerful government groups. Owens rejected the claims and challenged him to show proof. The clash is tied to disagreements over Charlie Kirk's killing. No evidence has been confirmed, and tensions inside conservative media continue to grow.
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Anthony Joshua, the Nigerian-British boxer and former world heavyweight champion who knocked out YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul earlier this month, was reportedly in stable condition following a car crash that killed two other passengers in Nigeria on Monday. Authorities said they were still investigating the crash.
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YouTube star IShowSpeed has embarked on a 28-day IRL streaming tour across nearly 20 African countries, starting in Angola. His first day featured a viral sand art tribute, a football match against 100 kids, a pull-up challenge, a street race that went awry, and a thrilling drifting session, all captivating viewers worldwide.
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Mehek Cooke, an Indian-born Republican lawyer and strategist, is gaining national attention for her outspoken views on Medicaid fraud and conservative policy. Raised in Ohio, Cooke's dual heritage and prominent media presence spark discussions about identity and political alignment within the Republican party, particularly concerning immigration...
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Lawyers for Brian Cole argue he should be released ahead of trial for allegedly planting devices in DC in 2021The man accused of planting pipe bombs outside the headquarters of both the Democratic and Republican national committees the night before the January 6 insurrection at the US Capitol is set to appear at a federal detention hearing before a...
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Frigid temperatures in Great Lakes, north-east and midwest as tens of thousands face power outages and icy travelA wild winter storm brought strong winds, heavy snow and frigid temperatures to the Great Lakes and north-east on Tuesday, a day after a bomb cyclone barreled across the midwest and left tens of thousands of customers without power.The...
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Abbas Araghchi claims US president's Arab allies now view Israel's recklessness as 'a threat to us all'You'll never defeat us in Iran, President Trump: but with real talks, we can both win | Abbas AraghchiDonald Trump should defy Benjamin Netanyahu and realise renewed talks with Iran over its nuclear programme are a better bet and more likely to...
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Emergency request by several of the country's nationals and an immigrants rights group was granted by the courtA federal judge on Tuesday blocked plans by the Trump administration to end temporary protections from deportation that had been granted to hundreds of South Sudanese nationals living in the United States.US district judge Angel Kelley in...
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Aspirant Americans tell of exclusions from ceremonies by sudden policy introduced on 'security' groundsThe occasion should have been marked by the joy of reaching the destination of US citizenship following the long odyssey of immigration.Instead, the ceremony at Boston's Faneuil Hall – renowned as a "cradle of liberty” for its role as a...
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Two men killed in Hegseth-led attack on boat suspected of carrying drugs in international waters, Pentagon saysThe US military announced the killing of another two men in "a lethal kinetic strike”on a boat suspected of carrying drugs in international waters in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Monday.The Pentagon released video of the strike, which...
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The Cookers on Monday pulled out of a New Year's Eve jazz gig at the controversially renamed 'Trump-Kennedy' centerA second jazz band has pulled out of performing at the controversially renamed "Trump-Kennedy” center in Washington DC, giving just two days notice before their New Year's Eve gig was set to take place.The Cookers, described as a...
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Isaac Herzog's spokesperson says he has not spoken to Trump since US president wrote to urge him to stop trialThe office of Israel's president, Isaac Herzog, has denied a claim by Donald Trump that Benjamin Netanyahu, who is on trial on corruption charges, would soon receive a pardon.Speaking shortly before his meeting in Florida with the Israeli...
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Israeli prime minister said he will award Trump with Israel prize, highest civilian honor, while visiting Mar-a-LagoDonald Trump has warned that Hamas will have "hell to pay” if it fails to disarm while offering full-throated support to Benjamin Netanyahu during a meeting with the Israeli prime minister in Florida.In a bravura display of mutual...
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Exclusive: Sales via intermediary companies appear to continue despite Michelin's attempts to cut off tradeRussia has continued to use intermediary companies, including one apparently based in the UK, to import aviation tyres made by the French firm Michelin despite attempts to stop the trade, customs records suggest.Despite sanctions on the sale...
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Trump alleged that US forces hit 'very hard' in what would mark his team's first land strike on Venezuela if confirmedDonald Trump has claimed that US forces struck a "big facility” in Venezuela last week – but the president did not specify what it was, or where, and the White House has not commented further."We just knocked out – I don't...
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Despite vast deserts, Saudi Arabia and its Gulf neighbours rely on imported construction-grade sand to meet the demands of mega-projects like NEOM and the Burj Khalifa. Desert sand's smooth grains are unsuitable for concrete, making riverbed and marine sand essential. This reliance highlights a global sand crisis, environmental pressures, and the...
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Marjorie Taylor Greene expressed discomfort with the cosmetic-heavy "Mar-a-Lago face" aesthetic associated with women around Donald Trump, citing her unease as a mother. Greene's criticism of this image culture coincides with her growing public break from Trump, fueled by his remarks at a funeral and his alleged intervention regarding Epstein...
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Nalin Haley's call for Israeli PM Netanyahu to attend Catholic Mass sparked backlash, with critics citing his family's Sikh roots and Nikki Haley's past "Finish them" message on artillery. The controversy highlights debates on Christian nationalism and religion's role in diplomacy, with accusations of performative religiosity and selective moral...
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IShowSpeed's first livestream from Africa offered more than viral moments. Streaming from Angola, the YouTube star shared his excitement over the love and energy he felt from locals while navigating real-life street interactions. He also teased plans to reveal his DNA results at the end of his Africa tour, hinting at strong Angolan roots and a...
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Mexican authorities, in a major bust, seized a $40 million collection of luxury motorcycles believed to belong to former Olympian Ryan Wedding. The Canadian national, now on the FBI's Most Wanted list, is accused of running a vast cocaine trafficking operation. This seizure marks a significant blow to his alleged criminal network as the...
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Spanish woman's attempted restoration of church artwork was widely mocked but became lucrative tourist attractionCecilia Giménez, the woman who achieved unwanted international fame for her botched "Monkey Christ” restoration of a 19th-century mural in Borja, north-east Spain, has died aged 94.In 2012, Giménez, an amateur artist, decided to...
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Changes include the Victorian government expanding land taxes and Queensland introducing a child sex offender registerGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastCheaper medicines on the PBS, a Medicare phone service and new laws mandating businesses to accept cash payments are just some of the major changes coming into effect in the...
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Acquisition would further expand SoftBank's investments in artificial intelligence as it tries to center itself in the boomSoftBank Group will acquire digital infrastructure investor DigitalBridge Group in a deal valued at $4bn, the companies said on Monday, as the Japanese investment firm looks to deepen its AI-related portfolio.The acquisition...
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Not to White Castle specifically, but to a sort of 'white castle': where you are so integrated and assimilated that you are considered a beacon of society, an upstanding member of the Shining City on the Top of The Hill. A place where your faith was acceptable as all the other faiths that existed in the American tapestry.
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The search for Malaysia Airlines flight 370 that went missing in 2014 with 239 people on board is expected to resume Tuesday. The Malaysian government and a private marine robotics company say they will use advances in technology to aid in the search. Ramy Inocencio reports.
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