Trump’s Nato claims ‘insulting and frankly appalling’, says Starmer – UK politics live
President’s assertion that Nato troops were not on the front line in Afghanistan has sparked widespread angerKeir Starmer’s allies have launched a “Stop Andy Burnham” campaign to prevent the Labour mayor from returning to parliament after the resignation of a Manchester MP triggered a byelection, Pippa Crerar, Jessica Elgot and Josh Halliday report in their overnight story.In a good analysis, Jess explains why, if Burnham does decide that he wants to return to the Commons as MP for Gorton and Denton in Manchester, he faces a colossal challenge. Continue reading...
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Victoria Beckham tops UK singles sales chart as fans show support over Brooklyn feud
Not Such an Innocent Girl makes No 1 for single sales and downloads, after revelations about family rift• ‘My mum went so far as to call me evil’: nine things you need to know about the Beckham family feudThere is a light at the end of the Beckhams’ hebdomadis horribilis: Victoria Beckham has the UK’s highest-selling single of the week with Not Such an Innocent Girl, originally released in 2001.After her eldest son Brooklyn’s bombshell revelations about the rift with his parents, including his horrified account of his mother dancing “on” him at his wedding to Nicola Peltz in 2022, fans taking mater and pater Beckham’s side in the celeb gossip of the year showed their support by buying MP3s of Victoria’s debut solo single. (Her first effort without the Spice Girls, 2000’s Out of Your Mind, was a collaboration with Dane Bowers of Another Level.) Continue reading...
Ukraine-Russia-US talks start in Abu Dhabi – as it happened
Two days of rare trilateral discussions have begun but hopes are low amid continued territorial demands by RussiaThe European Commission has offered a bit more detail on the deployment of 447 emergency generators from EU reserves to Ukraine, mentioned in the earlier post (12:33).“The generators – mobilised from rescEU strategic reserves hosted in Poland – will be distributed by the Ministry for Development of Communities and Territories of Ukraine in cooperation with the Ukrainian Red Cross to the most affected communities.The EU will not let Russia freeze Ukraine into submission and will continue helping Ukrainians get through this winter.”They are designed to break Ukrainian spirit. They will fail.We won’t let Russia freeze Ukraine. We bring light and warmth where Russia sends darkness. Continue reading...
Trump Says U.S. ‘Armada’ Is Heading to Iran, Raising Pressure on Regime
President Trump said the United States was “watching Iran” and sending a naval force there, despite also saying that his threats had halted executions.
Ryan Wedding, Canadian Ex-Snowboarder Accused of Running Drug Ring, Is Arrested
Ryan Wedding, 44, who competed in the Winter Olympics in 2002, has been charged with murder and with smuggling cocaine into the United States.
Julio Iglesias sex assault investigation dropped by Spanish prosecutors
They say Spanish courts do not have the competence to investigate complaints committed overseas by non-residents.
One-year-old twin girls missing after migrant crossing to Italy: NGO
Dozens of people rescued in Lampedusa after vessel crossed from Tunisia in dangerous conditions, Save the Children says.
Former Tory councillor admits drugging and raping wife over 14-year period
Philip Young, who served on Swindon borough council, pleads guilty to offences against ex-spouse Joanne YoungA former Conservative councillor has admitted nearly 50 offences of drugging, raping and sexually assaulting his former wife over a period of 14 years.Philip Young, 49, pleaded guilty at Winchester crown court to 11 counts of rape and 11 counts of administering a substance with intent to stupefy his former spouse Joanne Young, 48, who can be named as she has waived her right to anonymity Continue reading...
ICE protests: Minnesotans urged not to work or shop in economic blackout over surge of immigration agents – live
Labor unions and progressive organizations have called on workers across the state to stay homeFull report: Economic blackout in Minnesota to protest against ICE: ‘No work, no school, no shoppingTalks between Russia, Ukraine and the United States have begun in Abu Dhabi, according to the United Arab Emirates’ ministry of foreign affairs.The UAE is hosting a rare set of trilateral talks, bringing together negotiators from Russia, Ukraine, and the US. The talks have started today, and are scheduled to continue over the next two days. Continue reading...
Former UK local politician pleads guilty to drugging, raping ex-wife
Philip Young admits to 48 offences committed between 2010 and 2023 against ex-wife Joanne Young.