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British prime minister says Donald Trump should stop raising idea of US annexation he claims necessary for securityUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer has publicly backed the Danish prime minister over Donald Trump after she demanded that the US stop its threats to forcibly take over Greenland.Speaking after Mike Tapp, the migration...
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Aristocrat, 70, gives address as Blenheim Palace and indicates he will plead not guilty to three charges of intentional strangulationThe Duke of Marlborough has appeared in court and indicated not guilty pleas to charges of strangling his estranged wife.Charles James Spencer-Churchill, a distant relative of Winston Churchill and Diana, Princess of...
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Voters will choose secretaries of state in contests that could play key role in outcome of 2028 presidential electionWhen Americans go to cast ballots in the midterm elections in 2026, much of the attention is likely to be on races for the US House, Senate and governorships – contests that will serve as a referendum on Donald Trump's first two...
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Maj Gen Paul Eaton says US president's effort to bend military to his will could have dire long-term consequencesDonald Trump and his defense secretary Pete Hegseth are mounting an aggressive push to politicise the top ranks of the US military – a push that smacks of Stalinism and could take years to repair, the former infantry chief who trained...
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US officials have warned of further military intervention if Venezuela's interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, fails to meet their demands. Plus, how gun-safety advocates are riding a 'seismic' wave to US legislaturesDon't already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up hereGood morning.Nicolás Maduro, the deposed Venezuelan president, is expected...
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UK's fourth-largest supermarket's sales rose 3% with 5.5m bottles of fizz and 500,000 turkeys soldBusiness live – latest updatesAldi has reported record Christmas sales as cost-conscious shoppers aimed to cut their festive grocery spending.The UK arm of the German discounter said sales rose by 3% year-on-year in the four weeks to 24 December to...
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Health warnings issued for elderly and vulnerable; 30cm of snow expected in Scotland The full list of train disruptions and timetable changes can be viewed on the National Rail site here.Timeframes for the delays are being amended all the time – and on some routes, bus alternatives are also being offered, so it's worth checking back in regularly....
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PM's spokesperson did not contest report claiming that the UK will abstain on a possible UN voteSpeaking to reporters this morning, Keir Starmer said Nicolás Maduro, who was president of Venezuela until he was arrested by the Americans on Saturday and taken to a US jail, was not a legitimate ruler. He said:What's happened here in Venezuela is...
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The fate of the woman who left the UK at 15 in search of Islamic State raises wider questions about citizenshipWhile many aspects of UK political polling have shifted drastically since 2019, the public's view on Shamima Begum has remained largely fixed: a big majority do not want the now 26-year-old woman back in the UK.In 2019, Sajid Javid, then...
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Amber weather warnings issued as widespread wintry conditions take holdEurope live – latest updatesHundreds of schools have been closed and flights cancelled in parts of the UK as weather warnings remain in force, with snow bringing disruption.Amber weather warnings for snow are in place across parts of Scotland, forecasting heavy snowfall and...
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Detainees being held under controversial scheme say Home Office has caused them 'severe psychological harm'UK politics live – latest updatesEighty asylum seekers detained in preparation for being returned to France under the UK government's controversial "one in, one out” scheme have called on UN bodies to investigate their treatment. claiming...
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Venezuelan president captured by US in shocking raid is seen being led in handcuffs on his way to courtThe deposed Venezuelan president, Nicolás Maduro, is expected to appear in Manhattan federal court on Monday afternoon on drugs and weapons charges after his extraordinary capture by US special forces this weekend.Maduro and his wife, Cilia...
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Oil price dips and then flattens amid fears US president's pledge could deepen global supply glutBusiness live – latest updatesVenezuela crisis - latest updatesUS energy stocks surged in pre-market trading on Monday, as Donald Trump pledged to unlock Venezuela's vast crude oil reserves after the US capture of the country's president, Nicolás...
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Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, arrive at Daniel Patrick Moynihan courthouse in Manhattan where the full list of charges will be read later todayTense calm spreads at border with Colombia after Maduro captureAnalysis: European leaders appear torn in face of new world orderA UK minister would not be drawn into saying whether his government...
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European Commission spokesperson also declines to rule on whether US intervention in Venezuela was legalin ParisLate last year, Brigitte Macron's daughter has told a Paris court that false claims online that the French first lady was born a man had damaged her mother's quality of life, leaving her worrying every day about the clothes she wears and...
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9,500-year-old pyre uncovered in Malawi offers rare insight into rituals of ancient African hunter-gatherer groupsA cremation pyre built about 9,500 years ago has been discovered in Africa, offering a fresh glimpse into the complexity of ancient hunter-gatherer communities.Researchers say the pyre, discovered in a rock shelter at the foot of Mount...
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Teacher and publicist among those convicted of maliciously posting or sharing false claims French first lady is a manEurope live – latest updatesA Paris court has found 10 people guilty of online harassment of the French first lady, Brigitte Macron, by posting or reposting malicious comments on social media that claimed falsely that she was a...
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Leader of former Danish colony, Jens-Frederik Nielsen, condemns US 'threats' as Nordic neighbours offer supportVenezuela live – latest updatesEurope live – latest updatesGreenland has urged Donald Trump to give up his "fantasies about annexation” after the US president, fresh from his military operation in Venezuela, again threatened to take...
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Shop owners report fewer travellers while bars and wineries hope for legal clarity on alcohol saleAbu Ali spent the first hours after the toppling of the Syrian president Bashar al-Assad boxing up his merchandise. Old-regime bumper stickers, mugs with Assad's face, T-shirts on which Russian and Syrian flags faded into each other – it all had to...
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Escalating protests sparked by economic chaos have seen at least 20 people killed and nearly 1,000 arrested, say human rights groupsAt least three children are reported to have been killed and more than 40 minors arrested after eight days of the ongoing protests across Iran, as human rights groups accuse the regime's security forces of...
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Failure to condemn US intervention risks encouraging others to take similar action, warns senior Labour MPThe lack of western condemnation of the US military intervention in Venezuela could embolden China and Russia to take similar action against other countries, a senior Labour MP has warned.Emily Thornberry, who chairs the Commons foreign affairs...
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Opposition to a controversial graphite mine in Quebec strengthened once the Pentagon became involvedThe Outaouais region on the western edge of Quebec is home to thousands of lakes, vast forests and extensive wetlands. It is also the setting of a swathe of wooded land known as La Petite-Nation, which, although not far from the cities of Montreal...
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The president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, was captured, flown to the US and is facing trial in New York. What does it mean for the country – and the world?In the early hours of Saturday morning, scenes unfolded on the streets of the Venezuelan capital Caracas that could have come from a blockbuster movie. The power was cut, explosions ripped...
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Subzero temperatures, heavy snowfall and powerful gusts mark a harsh start to 2026 for manyIt has been a cold start to the year across much of Europe, particularly in central regions, where temperatures dropped to double-digit negatives. Heavy snowfall hit parts of eastern and central Europe on New Year's Eve, notably in Poland and Ukraine, with...
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Washington keeping 15,000-strong military presence in Caribbean in case interim president hinders US objectivesThe prospect of the United States seizing direct control of Venezuela appeared to recede on Sunday after the shocking ousting of president Nicolás Maduro – but US officials warned they might make a fresh military intervention if interim...
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Lucas Reid, 15, remembered for 'resilience and optimism' after bike crash near Devonport on New Year's EveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA teenage boy who survived the 2021 Hillcrest jumping castle incident was killed in an ebike accident on New Year's Eve.Lucas Reid, 15, lost control of the bike and hit a pole outside...
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US class action alleges Stake's anonymised design enabled rapper to fund automated streams on music platformsDrake and American livestreamer Adin Ross have been accused in a US civil case of using online casino money to pay for automated streams in a bid to artificially inflate the singer's royalties and popularity on music streaming platforms. No...
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In today's newsletter: Saturday's capture of Nicolás Maduro by the US was as unexpected as it was swift – but what led Trump to topple the South American regime?Good morning. Over the weekend, the US attacked Venezuela with a series of airstrikes and captured the country's leader, Nicolás Maduro, along with his wife, Cilia Flores, seizing them...
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Study into intimate partner violence finds strangulation and head impacts increase risk of long-term memory loss and cognitive disabilitiesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAn Australian-first study has strengthened evidence that intimate partner violence can cause lasting brain injuries, leading to memory loss, learning...
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Mette Frederiksen responds to president amid febrile atmosphere after US actions in VenezuelaVenezuela crisis – latest updatesDenmark's prime minister has urged Donald Trump to stop threatening to take over Greenland after the president said the US "absolutely” needs the territory.Mette Frederiksen said on Sunday: "It makes absolutely no sense...
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Millions of dollars held by Revenue NSW includes uncashed cheques, refunds and other payments owed to individuals who may have died or changed addressGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNew South Wales residents are being urged to check if they are owed some of the $300m sitting in Revenue NSW's unclaimed money pool.The pool...
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Cases of the highly contagious virus jumped nearly threefold in 2025 as immunisation rates declinedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastHealth authorities across Australia are on high alert as measles cases rise across the country, fuelled by summer international travel and a decline in childhood vaccination rates.Data from...
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Coalition gearing up to intensify campaign for royal commission into antisemitism but may be split on tighter gun controlsThe federal parliament will be recalled early as the Albanese government seeks to rush through laws to crack down on "hate preachers” and fund a national gun buyback scheme in the wake of the Bondi beach alleged terrorist...
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US president says an operation in Colombia 'sounds good' and elections in Venezuela will happen at the 'right time'Keir Starmer also told the BBC that he thinks we are living in a more "volatile” world than we have been for "many, many years” and said global affairs have much more of a "direct impact” on the UK than they have in a long time,...
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The 73-year-old Oscar-nominated actor was issued with an eviction notice in DecemberMickey Rourke has turned to fundraising to pay the US$59,100 (£44,000, A$89,000) he allegedly owes in rent, after being sued by his landlord and facing eviction from his Los Angeles home.The 73-year-old actor, who was nominated for an Academy Award and won a Golden...
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About 300 people turned out in Sydney despite NSW police prohibition on public demonstrations, as protests across Australia condemn US actionsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThree people were arrested in Sydney on Sunday evening, including a woman wearing a jacket reading "globalise the intifada”, during a protest...
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Nationals leader David Littleproud warns against prolonged Iraq-style operation in Venezuela as Greens senator David Shoebridge raises concern about Trump's intervention Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Australian government says it is waiting for the US to "set out the facts” on the operation to capture the...
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Marvel, Lost and Hobbit actor says 'almost every area in my brain is functioning at a decreased capacity' after she fainted and fell face-first into a boulderEvangeline Lilly has revealed she has brain damage, months after she suffered a concussion when she fainted and fell face-first into a boulder.The 46-year-old Canadian actor, known for her...
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Hundreds of people join silent procession in Swiss town, with youngest known victim just 14-years-oldVisual guide: what happened in Crans-Montana?Investigators have identified the last 16 people who died in the New Year's Eve bar fire at the Swiss mountain resort of Crans-Montana, police said on Sunday.Officers in Valais canton said they had...
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Decision comes after six people died along Australia's eastern coastline during a horror new year periodGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastEmergency services have suspended separate searches for a teenage boy and a male swimmer in waters off Sydney amid a horror new year period on Australian beaches.On Sunday afternoon, New...
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Protest over climate crisis and AI has cut power to tens of thousands of homes which may take days to fully restoreGerman leftwing militants protesting over the climate crisis and AI have claimed responsibility for an arson attack that cut power to tens of thousands of households in Berlin.The fire that broke out on a bridge across the Teltow canal...
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US president claims US will take back 'stolen' oil, but experts say no legal claim to natural reserves existsVenezuela crisis – latest updatesHailing the US military operation to seize Nicolás Maduro as spectacular, extraordinary and "an assault not seen since World War II”, Donald Trump surprised many by making Venezuela's oil the central...
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Guided bombs used to target tunnels at site near to city of Palmyra in raid intended to 'eliminate dangerous terrorists'British and French aircraft have carried out a joint strike on an underground facility in Syria that had been occupied by Islamic State, the UK Ministry of Defence has said.Guided bombs were used to target access tunnels to the...
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British boxer was injured in collision that killed his personal trainer Latif Ayodele and strength coach Sina GhamiNigerian police have charged Anthony Joshua's driver with causing death by dangerous driving after a fatal crash that killed two people.Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, 46, was also charged with driving without a valid driving licence and...
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Donald Trump's capture of Nicolás Maduro follows months of military campaign and years of strained relationshipUS attacks Venezuela – live updatesThe US carried out airstrikes across Venezuela overnight on Friday, with explosions rocking the capital, Caracas, before dawn. Shortly afterwards, Donald Trump announced that US forces had captured the...
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Technocrat must accommodate US demands while shoring up a regime that is hated by many VenezuelansUS attacks Venezuela – live updatesIn her first speech as Venezuela's interim leader, Delcy Rodríguez lambasted the US and pledged fealty to Nicolás Maduro. But the Trump administration has made a cold calculation: she will bow to...
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Lucy Morville, from Burnley, thought most students would be from the north and felt 'culture shock' surrounded by southernersLike many students from the north, Lucy Morville says she felt "culture shock” at being surrounded by southerners when she arrived at university. But she said the shock was even greater because it wasn't what she expected...
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Misinformation from the Trump administration is cited as fuelling Canadians' concerns over childhood vaccinations Canadian officials and public health experts are warning that US health and science institutions can no longer be depended upon for accurate information, particularly when it comes to vaccinations, amid fears that misinformation from...
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The community spirit of the close-knit Swiss resort where at least 40 people died in a fire is strong even as inhabitants say they feel crushed by the tragedy Mourners have continued to bring flowers and light candles to a makeshift memorial in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana to commemorate those who lost their lives when a blaze ripped...
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Dystopian warnings once reserved for the far right have found a wider audience – but there are good reasons for scepticismIt is a darkly dystopian vision of Britain's future, in which tens of thousands die in a bitter civil war in just a few years time.Yet such forecasts are no longer limited to niche corners of the internet or the X feed of Elon...
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South Korea's military reports projectile launch hours before Lee Jae Myung was due to head to Beijing North Korea launched ballistic missiles towards the sea on Sunday, its neighbours said, just hours before South Korea's president was due to leave for talks in China expected to cover North Korea's nuclear programme.South Korea's joint chiefs of...
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Nobel prize for László Krasznahorkai provides a rare glimpse of unity in a nation divided on party linesGyula, a tranquil and picturesque town in the east of Hungary, is best known for its sausages. It has no direct rail connection to Budapest, but it does have a library and a castle. Soon, it will also have an official copy of a Nobel...
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A fantasy figure for men and women, a victim of press intrusion, a defender of animals … the French actor was also a mouthpiece for racial hatred whose views grew uglier over timeBrigitte Bardot inspired many fantasies, from the wanton, panting reveries of assorted French auteurs in the 1950s and 60s, to the perky-nippled bust created in 1969 as...
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This blog is now closedFull report: Trump says US will 'run' VenezuelaExplained: Is there legal justification for the US attack on Venezuela?Reaction: Global outcry after US strikes VenezuelaThe Reuters news agency says it has been told by a US official, speaking on the condition of anonymity, that the US carried out strikes inside Venezuela on...
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Cricketers and fans pay tribute to victims and first responders ahead of play at the SCGTen minutes of terror: how the Bondi mass shooting unfolded in real time – videoGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA sold-out SCG crowd roared as Ahmed al-Ahmed, his arm in sling and his hand on his heart, walked onto the pitch just...
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Tennis figure Lleyton Hewitt, Olympic gold medallists Jessica Fox and Ian Thorpe, and ex-Australian cricket captain Michael Clarke among open letter's signatories Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMore than 60 Australian sports stars have called on Anthony Albanese to establish a federal royal commission into antisemitism,...
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Audacious US military operation plucks leader Nicolás Maduro from power and removed him from the countryUS attacks Venezuela – live updatesThe US attacked Venezuela and captured its long-serving president Nicolás Maduro on Saturday, with Donald Trump promising to put the country under American control for now, even as Venezuelan officials vowed...
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Australian prime minister says government has 'long held concerns about the situation' in South American countryUS attacks Venezuela – live updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Australian prime minister says he backs a "peaceful, democratic transition” of power in Venezuela after the forcible capture of Nicolás...
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Wilding has been drawing the same street for seven years, taking in cafes, pubs, homes, churches, markets, shops and a branch of the legendary A1 Lebanese bakery• More summer essentialsOnce a week, you can find Helen Wilding and friends sitting on the side of the road, pens in hand. This time she's perched on a tiny folding stool between a couple...
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