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Met announces extra policing for 'Unite the Kingdom' protest in London

Met announces extra policing for 'Unite the Kingdom' protest in London on Saturday - The protest will begin in Whitehall at 3pm, while a Stand Up To Racism rally will be held nearby from 1pm

Justice Department asks appeals court to block judge's contempt inquiry in mass deportation case

Justice Department asks appeals court to block judge's contempt inquiry in mass deportation case - The Justice Department has asked an appeals court to block a contempt investigation of the Trump administration for failing to turn around planes carrying Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador in March

Abrego García freed from jail on judge’s order

The wrongfully deported man has been released from an ICE detention center

Russia hits gas station near Kharkiv with drone: Six injured, one in serious condition

On Friday, 12 December, at around 11:40 a.m. Kyiv time, the Russian army struck a gas station in the Kharkiv region with a drone. Six civilians were injured, one of them in serious condition, according to the National Police of Ukraine on Telegram. Police reported that Russia struck a gas station located in the village of Pavlivka in the Kharkiv di...

'I don't get it': New Avengers: Doomsday trailer and Loki rumors have Marvel fans scratching their heads over the MCU Phase 6 film

Two new reports have seemingly revealed fresh details about Avengers: Doomsday's trailer launch and Loki's role in the Marvel movie.

Google faces $129 million French asset freeze after Russian ruling, documents show

By Leo Marchandon, Inti Landauro and Gleb Bryanski PARIS/MOSCOW, Dec 12 - The administrator of Google's defunct Russian business has obtained a temporary freeze on some 110 million euros ($129 million) of the Alphabet-owned company's assets in France, official orders seen by Reuters show. The move represents a rare attempt by Russian authorities to use legal channels to target assets of western

DW protests Ethiopia's suspension of 2 correspondents

Ethiopian authorities had suspended nine DW correspondents in October, only to reinstate seven this week and permanently suspend two. DW said it was considering legal action.

Woman, 80, left in critical condition by collision in west London

Police appeal after woman, 80, left in critical condition by collision in west London - A 20-year-old man has been arrested and is assisting the police with their investigation

Jadon Sancho slammed for angry response to Unai Emery's Aston Villa decision

Aston Villa's Jadon Sancho is yet to start a Premier League game this term but the Manchester United loanee has started the last four games in Europe - but was substituted early on Thursday night in Basel

Man Utd transfer news: Red Devils cash in on Bruno Fernandes - 'Bids expected' as captain sacrificed

Manchester United are prepared to offload captain Bruno Fernandes.

Liverpool transfer news: Five Reds players who could leave in January

FootballTransfers runs through five players who could leave Liverpool during the January transfer window.

Trump is 'going down' as his allies abandon him: conservative icon

Pulitzer-winning conservative columnist and former Reagan speechwriter Peggy Noonan has been critical of President Donald Trump, describing him in her latest Wall Street Journal column as a rocket "going down" or "sideways." Writing Friday, Noonan noticed the shocking new AP-NORC poll showing that Trump's approval on the economy and immigration has...

Kiefer Sutherland: ‘After 24, the roles I anticipated didn’t come’

Kiefer Sutherland: ‘After 24, I thought opportunities would be staring me in the face – but they weren’t’ - THE SATURDAY INTERVIEW: The actor who gave us Jack Bauer talks to Louis Chilton about his new Christmas comedy ‘Tinsel Town’, the ‘ironic’ state of modern television, and why his acting style is so starkly different from that of his father

Large-scale strike in Italy protests Meloni's budget plans

Trade unions in Italy staged a large-scale strike on Friday to protest the right-wing government of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and its proposed budget, disrupting public services across the country. Tens of thousands of people took part in demonstrations and rallies across the country. Protesters carried banners reading, "I am striking against a...

Russia strikes ports of Odesa and Chornomorsk with ballistic missiles, Turkish cargo ship hit

On Friday, December 12, Russian forces carried out a missile strike on the Ukrainian ports of Chornomorsk and Odesa. As a result of the attack, a Turkish-flagged ferry was damaged, and a fire broke out on one of the vessels, according to statements from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Minister for Communities and Territories Development...

Judges turn on Lammy’s plans to scrap jury trials

Judges have described David Lammy’s plans to curb jury trials as a “harmful distraction” that will fail to reduce court backlogs. The judges – both serving and retired – have spoken out amid a backlash from both Labour and Tory MPs against the Justice Secretary’s plans to halve the number of jury trials. Mr Lammy is proposing to axe jury trials for...

Three killed and another seriously injured in head-on crash

Three people have been killed in a head-on crash on a country road close to the England-Wales border. Dyfed-Powys Police said two cars, an Audi A4 and a Toyota Yaris, collided at about 4.50pm on Thursday on a stretch of road in Powys, Mid Wales, where a tractor was also travelling. It said the driver of the Audi and two occupants of the Toyota died...

Accounting gaffe delays results at WH Smith

The retailer, which sold its High Street stores this year to focus on its travel locations, first revealed accounting issues in August.

France struggles to contain cattle lumpy skin disease as farmers' protests spread

Strict culling rules ignite nationwide anger as cases of the deadly outbreak of lumpy skin disease, which cannot be passed on to humans, surge in the southwest of the country View on euronews

Super flu or a cold? Here are the symptoms to look out for

Super flu or a cold? Here are the symptoms to look out for - The flu has several distinguishing symptoms

Nandy 'to propose allowing adverts on BBC'

Nandy ‘to propose allowing adverts on BBC’

28 years later sequel moving ahead with Cillian Murphy

28 Years Later sequel moving ahead with Cillian Murphy - Final film in post-apocalyptic trilogy is happening after all

Gaza plan could force breakthrough between Israel and Pakistan, journalist tells 'Post'

Talking to The Post from Islamabad, Ahmed Quraishi reflects on the backlash to his 2022 trip, Pakistan’s long-hidden points of contact with Israel, and the Gaza deal's historic opportunities.

Man, 18, 'could have gone blind' if not rescued after 'bleach attack'

Man, 18, 'could have gone blind' if not rescued by restaurant staff after random 'bleach attack' - Quick-thinking staff at Caribbean Classic in Chessington stepped in to help the terrified group

Arsenal transfer news: Summer signing Kepa Arrizabalaga axed? Replacement already identified

Arsenal appear to be planning for a quick departure of this recent signing.

Where 200mm of rain may hit UK this weekend after Met Office warnings

Weather map: Where 200mm of rain could hit UK this weekend after Met Office warnings - The Met Office has warned that some parts of the UK may see flooding this weekend as heavy bands of rain arrive

Broadcom shares fall as margin warning sparks AI payoff worries

By Zaheer Kachwala and Joel Jose Dec 12 (Reuters) - Broadcom shares fell more than 11% on Friday after the chipmaker warned growing sales of lower-margin custom AI processors were squeezing profitability, sparking worries that the business may be less lucrative. The warning on margin impact deepened investor jitters over Big Tech's AI returns, a day after Oracle fell 10.8% due to high capital

King Charles: 'Good news' on cancer treatment | Speech in full

Sky F1 replaced with darts channel as Max Verstappen illness forces change of plan – roundup

Friday's fast-paced F1 news is go, go, go!

Mary, Queen of Scots’ last letter before execution to go on display

A letter written by Mary, Queen of Scots hours before her execution in 1587 will go on display for the first time in nearly a decade. Mary wrote what is believed to be her final missive at 2am on Wednesday Feb 8 1587, to her brother-in-law Henri III in France, putting her affairs in order. Her execution at Fotheringhay Castle in Northamptonshire – ...

Nigel Farage hails Reform’s ‘fantastic’ first ever election win in Scotland

Reform emerged victorious in a West Lothian by-election in a breakthrough moment for the party.

Northumberland row over 'cruel' plans to remove thousands of residents from housing register

The move has been branded "cruel" by opponents despite insistence that those in need will not be removed

'I had an offer from Arsenal': Premier League winner reveals how Gunners tried to sign him

Former Swiss International midfielder Gokhan Inler has now revealed that he had the opportunity to join Arsenal during his time at Udinese. However, the Italian outfit refused to sell him back then.

Chelsea transfer news: Blues to receive €120m Enzo Fernandez offer

Bayern Munich are preparing a €120 million offer for Chelsea superstar Enzo Fernandez, according to a shock report from Spain.

Rate cuts are coming – thanks to Reeves and her job-destroying budget

Interest rates are coming down and Rachel Reeves believes she deserves the credit. “The previous government took taxes to a record high and saw interest rates go through the roof. We have returned stability to the economy, which has enabled the Bank of England to cut interest rates five times,” the Chancellor told MPs this week. She described lower...

Bad weather saves Labour from breaking Channel migrants record

Labour is set to avoid breaking the annual record for migrant Channel crossings after bad weather led to the longest sustained period without a small boat arrival since 2018. Not a single migrant has reached the UK on a small boat for the past 28 days – the longest period since October 19 2018, when there was a gap of 47 days between arrivals. The ...

Report: Leeds could sign 23-year-old midfield target in January due to affordable clause

Leeds United are interested in signing the Hibernian midfielder Josh Mulligan. The 23-year-old has been a key player for the Scottish outfit since joining them, and his performances have attracted the attention of multiple clubs.

Bordeaux. The Girondins have a new shirt sponsor!

This is a strong signal sent by the Girondins de Bordeaux. This Friday morning, the...

Labour must unite behind Starmer or risk losses to Reform, deputy leader says

Labour must unite behind Starmer or risk losses to Reform, deputy leader says - Lucy Powell’s intervention comes after weeks dominated by speculation about a challenge to the Prime Minister’s leadership.

Neville makes Ronaldo comparison after Salah's bombshell interview

Mohamed Salah: Gary Neville makes Ronaldo comparison after Liverpool star's bombshell interview - Forward could be involved for Liverpool this weekend

Deadly building collapse in Fez: Families evacuated, investigation underway

After a deadly building collapse in Fez, 22 families have been evacuated from their homes. Local authorities said they had stepped in to ensure residents' safety and prevent further danger.

Intel moves deeper into a chaotic AI battle with SambaNova takeover

Intel moves toward SambaNova as competitors gain ground in AI hardwareDeepSeek’s rapid progress intensifies urgency around Intel’s acquisition strategySambaNova showcases its hardware strength through DeepSeek model deployment claims AMD and Nvidia’s growing influence in artificial intelligence hardware has put pressure on Intel, prompting it to pu...

‘Beyond belief’ that resident doctors could strike amid flu crisis, says Starmer

Keir Starmer has said it is “frankly beyond belief” that resident doctors would strike during the NHS’s worst moment since the pandemic, in remarks that risk inflaming tensions with medical staff. Writing for the Guardian, the prime minister made an outspoken attack on the strikes planned for 17-22 December for placing “the NHS and patients who need it in grave danger”. Starmer’s intervention comes a day after Wes Streeting argued the strikes...

Zelenskyy records video from forward command post in Kupiansk

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy recorded a video from a forward command post of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in Kupiansk, where over 200 Russian soldiers were surrounded on December 12, according toZelenskyy's post. Zelenskyy said he visited the forward command post of the 14th Separate Mechanized Brigade named after Prince Roman the Great in...

Man Utd handed new Sesko blow as six stars could miss Bournemouth game

Manchester United handed new Benjamin Sesko blow as six could miss Bournemouth clash - Ruben Amorim has given a full update on latest Red Devils team news for Monday night visit of the Cherries to Old Trafford

Liverpool winger suffers devastating injury

Liverpool have more injuries to contend with as a winger confirms a devastating blow.

Man Utd told player INEOS sold can win the Ballon d’Or – one stat shows he’s right

A player Man Utd let go in the months preceding Ruben Amorim's arrival has what it takes to win the Ballon d'Or, according to his manager, and TEAMtalk has learned whether there's any chance of a return

Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi arrested in Iran

There are fears for the wellbeing of the 2023 Nobel peace prize winner, Narges Mohammadi, after she was detained by Iranian security forces at a memorial ceremony for a human rights lawyer in the eastern city of Mashhad. Mohammadi, 53, who was granted temporary leave from prison on medical grounds in December 2024, was newly detained along with several other activists at the memorial for Khosro Alikordi, who was found dead in his office last...

Trump: Thailand and Cambodia agree to halt border fighting

Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to stop fighting, US President Donald Trump said on Friday, following days of clashes along their shared border. Trump said he had spoken by phone with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul. Both leaders had agreed to halt all hostilities "effective this evening," he wrote o...

Fury makes U-turn on Paul vs Joshua prediction as fight edges closer

Tyson Fury makes U-turn on Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua prediction as fight edges closer - YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul will fight Joshua, a former two-time heavyweight champion, on 19 December