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Ukaleq Slettemark is used to the stress of competing on the world stage as she tries to qualify for the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics. But the 25-year-old biathlete from Greenland is facing an extra level of anxiety as U.S. President Donald Trump keeps saying he wants to take over her country.
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Defection of former Tory minister to Reform is another twist in ambitious politician's careerUK politics live – latest updatesFor a long time, Robert Jenrick's transformation from a David Cameron-supporting remainer to an anti-immigration rightwinger did not convince many of his political peers – least of all Nigel Farage.Only last year, the...
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FoIs show integrated care boards are curbing assessments but have not told GPs or patients who face long waitsThe NHS is restricting people's ability to be assessed for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in order to save money but not telling GPs or patients, despite soaring demand for the service.More than half of the NHS's 42 integrated...
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Former shadow justice secretary shares stage with Nigel Farage in wake of being summarily sacked by Tory leader UK politics live – latest updatesRobert Jenrick made a dramatic defection to Nigel Farage's Reform UK on Thursday, declaring the Conservatives "rotten” and a "failed” party, after being sacked by Kemi Badenoch for plotting against...
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Former shadow justice secretary turns fire on Tories and Labour as he joins Nigel Farage's partyFull report: Badenoch sacks JenrickNigel Farage, speaking at his press conference in Scotland, has said that "of course” he has had conversations with Robert Jenrick, who was sacked by Kemi Badenoch this morning for planning to defect.UPDATE: Farage...
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Italy's Giorgia Meloni and France's Marine Le Pen among figures showing support for Hungary's prime ministerRightwing leaders from around the world have come together to endorse Hungary's Viktor Orbán, hinting at the symbolism that the country's elections hold for global far-right movements even as the populist leader lags in the polls.A campaign...
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Pleas for scrutiny of system fraught with accusations of negligence after one-year-old's death in hospitalNigerians have called for urgent reforms to the healthcare sector after the death of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's 21-month-old son prompted an outpouring of grief and accounts of negligence and inadequate care.In a leaked WhatsApp message, the...
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Artist and beekeeper who highlights eco crisis plans to spend £40,000 award on building cultural centre in PeruAn artist and beekeeper from a remote corner of the Andes has won one of the UK's most prestigious contemporary arts awards and plans to spend the £40,000 prize on building a cultural centre in the Peruvian mountains.Antonio Paucar was...
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Kuwait and Oman are the only Gulf countries to declare a public holiday for Isra Wal Miraj, observed this year on January 18. The holy night commemorates the miraculous journey of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) from Masjid Al Haram in Makkah to Masjid Al Aqsa in Jerusalem and his ascension to the heavens, marking a time of prayer, reflection, and...
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Machado presented Trump with the medal she received after being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize last year. Trump publicly praised her, calling her a "wonderful woman”, and described the act as one of mutual respect. The White House later confirmed that Trump intends to keep the medal.
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US President Trump announced the formation of a Gaza "board of peace,” a key step in the second phase of a US-backed plan to end the war. This board will supervise a Palestinian technocratic committee tasked with Gaza's administration post-conflict. The plan also includes an International Stabilisation Force, though major issues remain...
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An Afghan man goes on trial in Germany on Friday accused of ramming a car into a crowd in Munich last year, killing a two-year-old girl and her mother and injuring dozens. The Munich attack came a month after another Afghan man had carried out a knife attack on a kindergarten group that killed two people, including a two-year-old boy, in the city...
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Trump heaped praise on the Venezuelan opposition leader for presenting him with 'her Nobel peace prize for the work I have done'The Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has presented her gold Nobel peace prize medal to Donald Trump after meeting him in the White House, nearly a fortnight after he ordered the abduction of Venezuela's...
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'Iconic performers' will visit 10 European cities, as event reels from boycott over Israel's 2026 participation The Eurovision song contest will go on its first ever tour to celebrate its 70th anniversary, its organiser has said, as it reels from a boycott due to Israel's participation.Five countries have pulled out of the contest over Israel's war...
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Plea comes amid standoff between Albanese government, Coalition and Greens over bill. Follow the latest updates liveCould Labor's hate speech laws damage Australia's free speech? Here's what you need to know about the contentious billGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLarissa Waters, the Greens' leader, also says she's...
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Russian YouTuber Vitaly Zdorovetskiy is set to be deported from the Philippines after completing penalties for charges including public disruption and theft. Officials confirmed a formal deportation order, emphasizing that his detention counted towards his sentence. The Interior Secretary stated there are no ill feelings, with the case handled...
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The UN Security Council is hosting an emergency meeting to discuss deadly protests in Iran at the request of the United States, even as U.S. President Donald Trump left unclear what actions he would take against the Islamic Republic. Iran told the meeting that any act of aggression would be met with a "decisive, proportionate and lawful response."
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US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Japan's Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi engaged in a morning physical training session at Fort Meyer Army Base. The leaders performed exercises alongside US soldiers, showcasing a commitment to camaraderie and bilateral ties. This event follows a recent drum battle between Japan's PM and South Korea's...
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Ashley St Clair files lawsuit in state of New York over deepfakes that appeared on social media platform X The mother of one of Elon Musk's children is suing his company – alleging explicit images were generated of her by his Grok AI tool, including one in which she was underage.Ashley St Clair has filed a lawsuit with the supreme court of the...
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Lesbos court clears aid workers of people smuggling, a move Human Rights Watch called a vindication of their lifesaving activities at seaTwo dozen aid workers, who had faced up to 20 years in prison if found guilty of smuggling migrants into Greece, have been acquitted by a court on Lesbos.The verdict was met with cheers, tears and cries of...
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Waverley to consult with NSW government, the families of victims and the Jewish community over whether bridge should be pulled downGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe future of the Bondi footbridge has been placed on hold after a meeting of Waverley council heard it was "really upsetting” that the matter had ignited...
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This live blog is now closed. For the latest on Iran, read our coverage:Trump says Iran has told him 'killing has stopped' as he pulls back from strike threatsFamilies of protesters killed in Iran tell of heartbreakTrump has told Reuters in that Iranian opposition figure Reza Pahlavi "seems very nice” but expressed uncertainty over whether...
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President Trump insists the U.S. needs Greenland for national security, and he's threatened to take it by force if necessary. As Weijia Jiang reports, the future of the Danish territory remains uncertain after a high-level meeting led by Vice President JD Vance with Danish officials.
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Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado said she had presented her Nobel Peace Prize to U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday during a high-stakes encounter that could affect how Trump seeks to shape the South American country's political future.
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Even Nigel Farage looked taken aback by the news Honest Bob was about to join his flock, but he quickly saw the upside UK politics live – latest updatesOne is too many and 1,000 never enough. Addiction is a tricky business. What starts as fun inevitably, insidiously, tears away the soul. And there are signs that Nigel Farage's press conference...
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Calls for clear guardrails and consumer education before wider rollout of OpenAI's health advice platformFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA 60-year-old man with no history of mental illness presented at a hospital emergency department insisting that his neighbour was...
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Accounts removed or restricted on Twitch, Kick, YouTube, Threads, Facebook, Instagram, Snap, X, TikTok and Reddit in world-leading banGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMore than 4.7m social media accounts held by Australians who platforms have judged to be under 16 years of age were deactivated, removed or restricted in the...
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Nick Fuentes criticized Candace Owens after she claimed Charlie Kirk was a time traveler and used ancient technology. Fuentes called her ideas "totally insane” during his livestream. Owens also said Kirk spoke to her in dreams and accused Turning Point USA members of betrayal. The claims have sparked heavy online criticism and debate.
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YouTuber Omi In A Hellcat, real name Bill Omar Carrasquillo, has been released from federal custody after serving time for operating an illegal IPTV business. His operation, Gears TV Reloaded, generated millions by distributing pirated content. Carrasquillo pleaded guilty to multiple charges and was sentenced to 66 months in prison, with his assets...
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U.S. President Donald Trump said he had been told that killings in Iran's crackdown on protests were easing and that he believed there was no current plan for large-scale executions, adopting a wait‑and‑see posture after earlier threatening intervention. Iranian state media on Thursday reported that a 26-year-old man arrested during protests in...
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