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Campaigners including Greta Thunberg had called for halt to Rosebank project involving Oslo-listed Equinor Business live – latest updates Britain has given the go-ahead to …

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Levi Strauss heir Daniel Lurie launches bid to become San Francisco mayor

September 27, 2023

Daniel Lurie, an heir to the Levi Strauss clothing fortune, has announced he is running for mayor of San Francisco.

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Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins viewers overjoyed as Matt Hancock is ‘torn apart’ in interrogation scene

September 27, 2023

Former health minister was told to ‘shut the f*** up’ during episode

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Elton John leads backlash over Braverman call to ban gay asylum seekers

September 27, 2023

The lifelong gay rights campaigner denounces the home secretary in the wake of a ‘dog whistle’ keynote speech

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‘Our daughter was killed by a police car driving at 84 mph’

September 27, 2023

Shante Daniel-Folkes’ parents call for a speed cap on police cars travelling in residential areas.

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Rosebank oil field off Shetland given go-ahead by regulator

September 27, 2023

Development and production consents have been given to the offshore development west of Shetland.

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Britain gives go-ahead for Equinor to develop Rosebank oilfield; oil prices climb amid tight supplies – business live

September 27, 2023

Green campaigners criticise decision to approve large oilfield northwest of Shetland “The greatest act of environmental vandalism in my lifetime” is how Caroline Lucas, co-leader …

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The Great British Bake Off review: Mere mention of the word ‘moist’ causes hilarity

September 27, 2023

The show is back with its innuendoes and irresistible sense of fun, and new host Alison Hammond’s influence is already clear – Paul Hollywood actually …

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Republican presidential candidates brace for second GOP debate: latest

September 27, 2023

Seven candidates have qualified for the debate – where Trump will be absent

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US households can now order four free Covid tests from the government – latest guidelines

September 27, 2023

An updated Coronavirus booster is now being rolled out nationwide

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GB News issues apology for ‘totally unacceptable’ Laurence Fox remarks directed at female journalist

September 27, 2023

Laurence Fox made a series of remarks about Ava Evans, the political correspondent for online news site Joe

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UK’s first drug consumption room to get go-ahead

September 27, 2023

It would involve users taking their own drugs in a hygienic environment under supervision.

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London apartment block that deviates from plans must be torn down, says council

September 27, 2023

‘Blight on the landscape’ in Greenwich lacks promised gardens, children’s play areas and accessibility for wheelchair users Buildings rarely look as good as the airbrushed …

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On this day in 2012: John Terry found guilty of racially abusing Anton Ferdinand

September 27, 2023

The Chelsea captain denied the charge but a Football Association regulatory commission ruled he was guilty of misconduct.

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Five Labour mayors across UK join forces to urge Sunak to stay on track with HS2

September 27, 2023

Mayor of London Saqiq Khan and his four fellow Labour leaders say they have been ‘inundated’ with concerns about the Government’s trajectory.

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Mysterious ‘fairy circles’ found dotting Africa and Australia now found in more parts of world

September 27, 2023

Multiple theories to explain formation of enigmatic circular patterns have been put forward over five decades

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Voices: We wanted Britney to be ‘free’ – now let her be

September 27, 2023

We wanted a #FreeBritney who didn’t make us feel uncomfortable – one who behaved the way we wanted and expected. Well, that’s not really #FreeBritney …

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UK university students facing ‘unprecedented rent rises’

September 27, 2023

Maintenance loan failing to keep pace with rising rents, which have jumped by more than 8% since last year University students in the UK are …

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Family wait 100 days for Midlands care home refund after aunt’s death

September 27, 2023

Advinia has failed to return more than £7,000 in unused fees despite repeated demands and promises to do so A grieving family have hired lawyers …

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Sen. Bob Menendez will appear in court in his bribery case as he rejects calls to resign

September 27, 2023

New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez is due in court to answer to federal charges alleging the Democrat used his powerful post to secretly advance Egyptian …

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Hollywood writers to return to work after one of longest strikes in history as guild backs deal with studios

September 27, 2023

Writers free to start working from midnight local time, as guild votes to ratify a new three-year contract with Hollywood studios

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Canadian fashion mogul enticed victims to bedroom suite at Toronto HQ, prosecution says

September 27, 2023

Peter Nygard, 82, is accused of using ‘power and status’ to assault five women in incidents spanning from late 1980s to 2005.

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Iranian officials are mulling over use of AI to issue fatwas

September 27, 2023

‘Robots can’t replace senior clerics, but they can be a trusted assistant that can help them issue a fatwa faster’

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Canadian fashion mogul lured victims to a bedroom suite at his Toronto HQ, prosecution alleges

September 27, 2023

Canadian prosecutors say former fashion mogul Peter Nygard leveraged his wealth, assets and status over several years to lure young women and girls to a …

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Government to delay new environmental building rules

September 27, 2023

Environmentalists say delaying the implementation of new biodiversity rules is “a hammer blow for nature”.

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Psychologists having to talk to young offenders through cell doors

September 27, 2023

Exclusive: psychologist at Feltham YOI in London says there are often not enough guards to unlock children for therapy sessions Traumatised children in a young …

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Revealed: Europe’s role in the making of Russia killer drones

September 27, 2023

Exclusive: Kyiv says Iranian drones used by Russia in Ukraine have various European components The experts dismantling bombs for clues to Putin’s arms supply Iranian …

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A fire at a wedding hall in northern Iraq has killed more than 100 people and injured 150

September 27, 2023

A fire that raced through a hall hosting a Christian wedding in northern Iraq killed at least 114 people and injured 150 others, and authorities …

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Martin Scorsese suggests regret over divisive Leonardo DiCaprio collaboration

September 27, 2023

Scorsese appeared to make the admission in a new interview promoting ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’

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Martin Scorsese suggests regret over divisive Leonardo DiCaprio collaboration

September 27, 2023

Scorsese appeared to make the admission in a new interview promoting ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’

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The Office US ‘set for reboot’ as writers’ strike approaches end

September 27, 2023

Show creator Greg Daniels is reportedly looking to revisit hit sitcom after WGA strikes a long-awaited deal with studios

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The Office US ‘set for reboot’ as writers’ strike approaches end

September 27, 2023

Show creator Greg Daniels is reportedly looking to revisit hit sitcom after WGA strikes a long-awaited deal with studios

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Peter Nygard: Fashion mogul begins trial facing sexual assault charges

September 27, 2023

He is also set to be extradited to the US to face charges there once his Canada cases end.

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Hollywood writers agree to end five-month strike after studio deal

September 27, 2023

They can return to work while they vote on whether to approve a three-year deal that offers pay rises.

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School strikes across much of Scotland continue for a second day

September 27, 2023

Many schools across Scotland will close as support staff walk out for a second day of strike action.

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Weather warnings to come into force as UK and Ireland brace for Storm Agnes

September 27, 2023

The first named storm of the season is due to make landfall on the west coast of Ireland on Wednesday.

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Parents at concrete crisis school to urge minister to back rebuild plans

September 27, 2023

A demonstration will take place outside St Leonard’s Catholic School in Durham.

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Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg and Dame Priti Patel to receive honours at Windsor Castle

September 27, 2023

The former cabinet members were both on Boris Johnson’s resignation honours list

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An Abe Lincoln photo made during his 1858 ascendancy has been donated to his museum in Illinois

September 27, 2023

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum has obtained an original 1858 photograph of the future president with an interesting backstory

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Dove Cameron opens up about feeling ‘incredibly suicidal’ to destigmatise depression

September 27, 2023

‘I always think about how much shame and stigma there is around suicide’ said singer

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South Korean court denies arrest warrant for opposition leader Lee in corruption allegations

September 27, 2023

A South Korean judge has denied an arrest warrant for the country’s opposition leader on broad corruption allegations, saying there wasn’t a clear threat that …

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Writers Guild of America calls off strike after backing agreement

September 27, 2023

The terms of the new contract were approved by the guild’s governing bodies.

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US suspends aid to Gabon after military takeover

September 27, 2023

The Biden administration has suspended most non-humanitarian aid to Gabon after a military takeover in the country last month that was at least the second …

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Fire kills at least 100 and injures 150 at wedding in Iraq

September 27, 2023

Local officials say death toll could still rise

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8 mile actor Nashawn Breedlove dies aged 46

September 27, 2023

The actor and rapper, known for rap-battling Eminem in the 2002 film, died at his home on Sunday.

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Emotional Lahaina family returns to burnt-down home

September 27, 2023

‘It’s going to break our family apart,’ a resident said seeing the damage for the first time.

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Bills crisis: ‘I’m paying for basics on a credit card’

September 27, 2023

Charity Citizens Advice says it has given emergency help to more people than ever before so far this year.

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Hollywood writers agree to end five-month strike after new studio deal

September 27, 2023

Writers Guild of America said its members could return to work while a ratification vote takes place for fresh three-year contract Hollywood writers will officially …

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California man who spent 28 years in prison is found innocent of 1995 rape, robbery and kidnapping

September 27, 2023

A man who spent nearly 30 years in prison for kidnapping, robbery and rape has been exonerated and freed

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California education chief Tony Thurmond says he is running for governor in 2026

September 27, 2023

California Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond is running for governor in 2026

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Donald Trump’s play for union votes leaves the GOP in a confusing spot once again

September 27, 2023

Trump’s outreach to unions vexes the anti-labour right

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Nashawn Breedlove, actor who starred alongside Eminem in 8 Mile, dies aged 46

September 27, 2023

Actor and rapper played Lotto in the 2002 movie based on Eminem’s life

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Conspiracy theorist Mike Lindell says MyPillow has been ‘crippled’ after American Express cut his credit line

September 27, 2023

‘We’ve been with them for 15 years and we do all of our online marketing and all our shipping with them’

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Iraq fire: At least 100 killed in blaze at wedding party in Nineveh

September 27, 2023

At least 100 people killed after fire breaks out at wedding in northern Iraq, country’s state news agency says

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MPs urge consistent approach to fines as school absence rates ‘of great concern’

September 26, 2023

The cross-party group of MPs launched an inquiry into persistent absence and support for disadvantaged pupils in January and has published a report.

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Covid bereaved must not be ‘brushed aside’, says son ahead of High Court case

September 26, 2023

Relatives say the state failed to protect people under the Human Rights Act and have issued legal claims for damages for loss of life.

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EuroMillions jackpot winner says building dream home got him through lockdown

September 26, 2023

Gareth Bull won the EuroMillions jackpot of £40,627,241 in January 2012.

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Heinz launches new sauce for those who approve of ketchup on pasta

September 26, 2023

The new Heinz Tomato Ketchup Pasta Sauce is the first of the brand’s pasta sauces to contain ketchup.

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Public to weigh in on whether wild horses that roam Theodore Roosevelt National Park should stay

September 26, 2023

The National Park Service has turned to the public to help decide whether the famous wild horses in North Dakota’s Theodore Roosevelt National Park should …

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Owner’s husband arrested in Bronx nursery fentanyl child death

September 26, 2023

He is the fourth person to be arrested following the death of a child at a New York City nursery.

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Mexico: Bear gatecrashes picnic leaving onlookers frozen

September 26, 2023

The animal interrupts lunch, devouring enchiladas and tacos at Chipinque Ecological Park.

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Fine parents for school absence in England only as last resort, MPs urge

September 26, 2023

Commons education committee report also says mental health struggles should be accepted as valid reason for missing school Mental health difficulties should be a valid …

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‘Feminist approach’ to cancer could save lives of 800,000 women a year

September 26, 2023

Gender inequality and discrimination impede timely diagnoses and quality care for women around the world, says report Health experts are calling for a “feminist approach” …

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Parkland father shares emotional health story in defence against Biden age attacks

September 26, 2023

‘America and media, get over it. Focus on how @POTUS keeps doing what the majority of Americans say they want and need’

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Senate poised to act on compromise to avert government shutdown as House GOP infighting continues

September 26, 2023

It’s unclear whether the Republican-controlled House would take up any legislation advanced by the Democratic-led Senate at this time

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F1 calendar: Every Grand Prix race this season

September 26, 2023

F1 2023 season heads to Qatar next where Verstappen can wrap up the Driver’s Championship before races in Vegas and Brazil

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F1 2023 calendar: Every Grand Prix race this season

September 26, 2023

F1 2023 season leaves Europe behind ahead of races in Qatar and Japan before moving to America for the first Las Vegas night race

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Spain 5-0 Switzerland: Aitana Bonmati scores two for world champions

September 26, 2023

Spain turn on the style in their first match on home soil since winning the Women’s World Cup to crush Switzerland in Cordoba.

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Biden tells striking auto workers they deserve ‘significant raise’ at Detriot picket line

September 26, 2023

President Joe Biden joined a picket line with striking car workers in Michigan, telling them they deserve a “lot more” than they are getting.

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Cassidy Hutchinson urges Republicans to stand up to Trump: ‘We can’t wait any longer’

September 26, 2023

Ex-aide previously revealed how Trump raged at Secret Service when they prevented him from joining riot at the Capitol

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How the Integrated Rail Plan disintegrated

September 26, 2023

Train Talk: HS2 is the very definition of how not to run a railway project – and how to destroy a dream

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Donald Trump defrauded banks and insurers by grossly inflating his wealth, judge rules

September 26, 2023

A major ruling finds the former president massively overvalued his assets as his business empire expanded

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Youth pastor says he stabbed wife and children to avoid eviction

September 26, 2023

Matthew Lee Richards told detectives he was a ‘monster’ after allegedly setting his home in Shawnee, Kansas, alight and stabbing his wife, four sons and …

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Trump committed fraud in NY, judge finds

September 26, 2023

Donald Trump committed fraud by inflating his wealth to get cheap loans, US judge rules in civil lawsuit case.

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Nagorno-Karabakh: Almost 30,000 refugees have fled to Armenia

September 26, 2023

The exodus comes as the Armenian prime minister warns of ethnic cleansing in the region.

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Donald Trump committed fraud as he built his real estate empire, New York judge rules

September 26, 2023

On Tuesday Arthur Engoron refused to dismiss a lawsuit accusing former US president of illegally inflating assets and net worth A New York judge has …

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Key details behind Nord Stream pipeline blasts revealed by scientists

September 26, 2023

Researchers in Norway reveal further analysis of 2022 explosions as well as a detailed timeline of events Scientists investigating the attack on the Nord Stream …

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Are Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce dating? A timeline of singer and NFL star’s rumoured relationship

September 26, 2023

A full timeline of Grammy winner and football player’s rumoured relationship

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David Walliams sues Britain’s Got Talent producers following exit over derogatory remarks

September 26, 2023

Comedian left show in January over leaked comments he made about contestants

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Cop26 chief Alok Sharma becomes latest MP planning to step down at next election

September 26, 2023

The news comes after Mr Sharma criticised Rishi Sunak’s net-zero climbdown last week

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Army Ranger Wing rappelled onto cargo ship after Naval Service warning shots

September 26, 2023

State agencies said a ‘significant quantity’ of suspected drugs were found onboard the cargo ship.

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COP26 President Alok Sharma to stand down as MP at next election

September 26, 2023

The Tory MP for Reading West had criticised Rishi Sunak’s watering down of key green policies.

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UN refugee agency rejects Suella Braverman asylum comments

September 26, 2023

The UNHCR denies that the international asylum system is no longer fit for purpose.

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Fashion mogul Peter Nygård allegedly used firm’s head office to assault women

September 26, 2023

In a trial that started Tuesday in Toronto five women accuse Nygård of similar sexual assaults and confinement over 25 years Fashion mogul Peter Nygård …

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Serena Williams’ daughter Olympia shows off her tennis skills: ‘Papa is my ball boy’

September 26, 2023

Williams first brought daughter to a tennis court when she was three years old

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Jonathan Van Ness breaks down after heated discussion about trans rights on Dax Shepard’s podcast

September 26, 2023

‘Queer Eye’ star received an apology from Shepard after explaining they felt ‘emotionally exhausted’ by ongoing coverage of the trans community

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Jonathan Van Ness breaks down after heated discussion about trans rights on Dax Shepard’s podcast

September 26, 2023

‘Queer Eye’ star received an apology from Shepard after explaining they felt ‘emotionally exhausted’ by ongoing coverage of the trans community

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New photos of Meghan Markle during ‘Suits’ days have been shared by her co-star

September 26, 2023

Duchess of Sussex starred on legal drama series for seven seasons until her departure in 2017

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Canada’s Speaker Anthony Rota resigns after Nazi in parliament row

September 26, 2023

Anthony Rota resigns after unwittingly praising a 98-year-old Ukrainian who fought for a Nazi unit.

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David Walliams files case against Britain’s Got Talent production company

September 26, 2023

Case follows Walliams’ exit as BGT judge after transcript surfaced of him making offensive off-air comments about contestants David Walliams has filed a case against …

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UN rebukes Suella Braverman over her attack on refugee convention

September 26, 2023

UNHCR takes unusual step of defending 1951 convention after UK home secretary’s speech on ‘uncontrolled and illegal migration’ Suella Braverman has been rebuked by the …

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Labour conference rule changes could stop members debating issues like Brexit

September 26, 2023

NEC approves rule stipulating that only motions deemed ‘contemporary’ can be debated, it is understood Debates sought by local Labour parties on issues like Brexit …

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Canada parliament speaker resigns after calling Ukrainian Nazi veteran a ‘hero’

September 26, 2023

Anthony Rota steps down after meeting with party leaders in Ottawa having invited Yaroslav Hunka to special session The speaker of Canada’s parliament has resigned …

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