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Finnish PM apologises over 'slanted eyes' controversy after 'racist' post by Miss Finland

28 min 37 sec ago
The Finnish prime minister has apologised to Asian nations amid a growing controversy over the "slanted eyes" scandal which saw members of parliament post derogatory images.

Rob Reiner's son in court wearing suicide prevention vest - as date set for next appearance

1 hour 17 min ago
Rob Reiner's son Nick made his first court appearance on Wednesday on two counts of first-degree murder in the killing of his parents.

If Abramovich fends off legal action long enough, could he eventually be able to spend Chelsea funds as he wishes?

2 hours 46 min ago
Through all the threats to sue by Sir Keir Starmer's government, Roman Abramovich has stayed silent and still sanctioned.

Chanting lands Maccabi Tel Aviv with fan ban and €20,000 fine

3 hours 4 min ago
Maccabi Tel Aviv, whose supporters were controversially excluded from a match at Aston Villa last month, have been given a suspended one-match away fan ban by UEFA for behaviour it called "racist and/or discriminatory".

Kneecap's charity run cheered on by Irish president

4 hours 35 min ago
Moglai Bap of the hip hop trio Kneecap took part in a charity run through Dublin, along with more than 200 runners, with the Irish president cheering them on.

Alzheimer's among elderly more widespread than previously thought, new study shows

5 hours 20 min ago
Alzheimer's disease is more widespread in people above the age of 85 than previously thought, a pioneering study has suggested.

King meets Huntingdon train attack heroes, including guard who protected passengers

5 hours 21 min ago
The King has met survivors of last month's Huntingdon train mass stabbing, during a special reception at Buckingham Palace.

China accuses US of 'bullying' Venezuela as Trump orders blockade

6 hours 3 min ago
China has accused the US of "bullying" Venezuela, after Donald Trump ordered a "total and complete" blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela.

'Prolonged' heavy rain to cause flooding and travel disruptions

6 hours 10 min ago
Britons have been warned to prepare for additional heavy rainfall following a severe weather system that led to dense fog and flight cancellations.

86-year-old man arrested in connection with murder of couple 32 years ago

6 hours 36 min ago
An 86-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the murder of a couple on their farm in Wales more than 30 years ago.

'Pay up': PM demands Russian oligarch transfers £2.5bn to help Ukraine or face legal action

6 hours 42 min ago
The UK government has demanded that Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich gives £2.5bn from the sale of Chelsea Football Club to be used for humanitarian purposes in Ukraine, or face legal action.

World Cup winning team to get $50m as FIFA boosts total prize fund by 50%

7 hours 21 min ago
The prize for winning next year's football World Cup in North America will increase to $50m (£37m), FIFA has announced.

Macclesfield footballer dies in car accident on way back from game

7 hours 51 min ago
Macclesfield footballer Ethan McLeod has died in a car accident on a motorway, the club have said.

Tears as relative of youngest victim of Bondi Beach shooting hits out at 'evil' attackers

8 hours 35 min ago
Last Sunday, smiling at the camera, showing off freshly applied face paint and cuddling a baby goat, 10-year-old Matilda was the picture of happiness. And yet minutes later she was fighting for her life.

Protesters chanting 'globalise the intifada' to face arrest after Bondi Beach terror attack

9 hours 27 min ago
Protesters face arrest for chanting the slogan "globalise the intifada" in the wake of the Bondi Beach terrorist attack, police in London and Manchester have said.

Ashes controversy as tech error denies England's cricketers a crucial Australian wicket

9 hours 43 min ago
The company behind technology supposed to lead to more accurate decisions in international cricket, has admitted its error denied England a crucial Australian wicket in the latest Ashes encounter.

Paddy Power Betfair to pay £2m for failing to protect gamblers

9 hours 58 min ago
Paddy Power Betfair is to pay £2m for acting too slowly on concerning customer behaviours, including one player who staked £86,000 over 16 days and another who placed 300 bets in eight hours.

Starmer critic elected leader of the UK's biggest union

10 hours 10 min ago
Andrea Egan, a vocal critic of Sir Keir Starmer, has been elected as the next general secretary of Unison, the UK's biggest trade union, in a fresh blow for No 10.

'Evil Jesus' who plotted to kill prosecutor detained at secure mental health facility indefinitely

10 hours 27 min ago
A man who identified as "evil Jesus" and plotted on the dark web to kill a prosecutor has been ordered to remain at a secure mental health facility indefinitely.

Thousands of dinosaur footprints discovered on Italian rock face

10 hours 52 min ago
Thousands of dinosaur footprints from around 210 million years ago have been found on a rock face in northern Italy.

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