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Trump says reconstruction of Gaza will begin ‘soon’ as he meets Netanyahu at Mar-a-Lago – live
Trump says reconstruction of Gaza will begin ‘soon’ as he meets Netanyahu at Mar-a-Lago – live
US president says he and Israeli prime minister will discuss ‘five major subjects’ and Gaza will be among them
Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to tell Donald Trump on Monday that Hamas must return the remains of the last Israeli hostage left in Gaza before the next stages of the stalled ceasefire can be implemented, Israeli officials and analysts say.
The trip comes amid a new push by officials in Washington to force concessions from Israel to allow progress towards a second stage of the ceasefire in Gaza, which began in October after two years of devastating war.
He feels he has a number of cards to play yet and the remains of Gvili is the easiest one to play now but there are others.
Netanyahu knows exactly what he wants for Christmas – more of the same. Israeli troops stay in 51% of Gaza, periodically striking Hamas … without the shadow of withdrawal looming over him. None of this requires a denunciation of the [Trump] plan itself and Trump can very easily justify Israel’s extended stay on Hamas’s unwillingness to disarm. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 29, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Trump says reconstruction of Gaza will begin ‘soon’ as he meets Netanyahu at Mar-a-Lago – live
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George Clooney and wife Amal granted French citizenship
George Clooney and wife Amal granted French citizenship
The actor said privacy laws protecting children from paparazzi were a key factor in the family’s decision
George Clooney has been granted French citizenship, along with his wife Amal Clooney and their two children, according to an official decree in France’s government gazette.
The publication confirms an ambition Clooney alluded to early in December when he praised French privacy laws that keep his family shielded from paparazzi. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 29, 2025 at 7:12 PM
George Clooney and wife Amal granted French citizenship
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We will never know *how much* this is attributable to Labour's decision to track not tackle Reform's rhetoric of hate on immigration. But that Labour *helped* render these views acceptable cannot, surely, be doubted.
Number of people who say Britons must be born in UK is rising, study shows
Exclusive: Research finds ‘worrying’ surge in support for hard-right narratives on national identity
www.theguardian.com
December 29, 2025 at 7:32 PM
We will never know *how much* this is attributable to Labour's decision to track not tackle Reform's rhetoric of hate on immigration. But that Labour *helped* render these views acceptable cannot, surely, be doubted.
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He’s such a fuckin rube! Jesus…
December 29, 2025 at 8:00 PM
He’s such a fuckin rube! Jesus…
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Grenfell firms still receiving multimillion-pound public contracts.
In 2027, 72 people died due to faulty cladding. No one charged.
Post Office scandal - postmasters fraudulently convicted of crime. Fujitsu still gets public contracts. After 30 years no one charged.
See the pattern of corruption.
In 2027, 72 people died due to faulty cladding. No one charged.
Post Office scandal - postmasters fraudulently convicted of crime. Fujitsu still gets public contracts. After 30 years no one charged.
See the pattern of corruption.
Grenfell firms still receiving multimillion-pound public contracts, analysis finds
Survivors urge government to stop using suppliers cited in public inquiry into fire in which 72 people died
www.theguardian.com
December 29, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Grenfell firms still receiving multimillion-pound public contracts.
In 2027, 72 people died due to faulty cladding. No one charged.
Post Office scandal - postmasters fraudulently convicted of crime. Fujitsu still gets public contracts. After 30 years no one charged.
See the pattern of corruption.
In 2027, 72 people died due to faulty cladding. No one charged.
Post Office scandal - postmasters fraudulently convicted of crime. Fujitsu still gets public contracts. After 30 years no one charged.
See the pattern of corruption.
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Rift Widens Between Elon Musk, Anyone Who Ever Met Him https://theonion.com/rift-widens-between-elon-musk-anyone-who-ever-met-him/
December 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Rift Widens Between Elon Musk, Anyone Who Ever Met Him https://theonion.com/rift-widens-between-elon-musk-anyone-who-ever-met-him/
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On behalf of everyone in The Resistance movement following the massive EPSTEIN coverup, I want to wish all my fellow Radical Left Scum the happiest of holidays!- ♥️, Mar🐫
December 26, 2025 at 8:25 PM
On behalf of everyone in The Resistance movement following the massive EPSTEIN coverup, I want to wish all my fellow Radical Left Scum the happiest of holidays!- ♥️, Mar🐫
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National security comes up yet again as a reason for the regime to take action.
Trump is now calling the New York Times a national security threat and says they “must be dealt with and stopped.”
December 23, 2025 at 5:47 AM
National security comes up yet again as a reason for the regime to take action.
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The new Lily Allen album: decoded.
Private Eye tried to get to the bottom of the biggest mystery in popular music.... Who is Lily Allen making references to?
Private Eye tried to get to the bottom of the biggest mystery in popular music.... Who is Lily Allen making references to?
December 20, 2025 at 12:01 AM
The new Lily Allen album: decoded.
Private Eye tried to get to the bottom of the biggest mystery in popular music.... Who is Lily Allen making references to?
Private Eye tried to get to the bottom of the biggest mystery in popular music.... Who is Lily Allen making references to?
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The EPSTEIN Files are a much quicker read than I expected.
December 20, 2025 at 8:12 PM
The EPSTEIN Files are a much quicker read than I expected.
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In case you were wondering how that ceasefire was going…
Israel bombed a wedding in Gaza today
We will never forget.
Israel bombed a wedding in Gaza today
We will never forget.
December 20, 2025 at 9:08 PM
In case you were wondering how that ceasefire was going…
Israel bombed a wedding in Gaza today
We will never forget.
Israel bombed a wedding in Gaza today
We will never forget.
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At least 20 people who have received clemency from President Trump so far this year were also forgiven of financial penalties totaling tens of millions of dollars.
Some of these offenders owed money to real-life victims of fraud.
Some of these offenders owed money to real-life victims of fraud.
Trump’s pardons wipe out payments to defrauded victims
In addition to clearing prison sentences, the president’s clemency actions have erased millions in restitution payments.
wapo.st
December 19, 2025 at 4:30 PM
At least 20 people who have received clemency from President Trump so far this year were also forgiven of financial penalties totaling tens of millions of dollars.
Some of these offenders owed money to real-life victims of fraud.
Some of these offenders owed money to real-life victims of fraud.
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“When they are defending their liberal democracy, they are in fact defending ours as well.”
ABBA’s Bjorn Ulvaeus shares a Christmas message with #Newsnight and says that the Ukrainians “deserve all the support they can have from us.”
ABBA’s Bjorn Ulvaeus shares a Christmas message with #Newsnight and says that the Ukrainians “deserve all the support they can have from us.”
December 19, 2025 at 12:30 PM
“When they are defending their liberal democracy, they are in fact defending ours as well.”
ABBA’s Bjorn Ulvaeus shares a Christmas message with #Newsnight and says that the Ukrainians “deserve all the support they can have from us.”
ABBA’s Bjorn Ulvaeus shares a Christmas message with #Newsnight and says that the Ukrainians “deserve all the support they can have from us.”
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⚡️ Update: Putin falsely claims Russia 'did not start this war,' denies responsibility for deaths.
"We do not consider ourselves responsible for the deaths of people because we did not start this war," Russian President Vladimir Putin said.
"We do not consider ourselves responsible for the deaths of people because we did not start this war," Russian President Vladimir Putin said.
Russia unmoved — Putin opens year-end presser with maximalist demands for Ukraine
"Nevertheless, we see, feel, and know about certain signals, including from (Ukraine), that they are ready to engage in some kind of dialogue," Russian President Vladimir Putin said.
kyivindependent.com
December 19, 2025 at 12:34 PM
⚡️ Update: Putin falsely claims Russia 'did not start this war,' denies responsibility for deaths.
"We do not consider ourselves responsible for the deaths of people because we did not start this war," Russian President Vladimir Putin said.
"We do not consider ourselves responsible for the deaths of people because we did not start this war," Russian President Vladimir Putin said.
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Society of Editors decries Starmer’s plan to reduce media scrutiny of No 10
Society of Editors decries Starmer’s plan to reduce media scrutiny of No 10
Body representing news organisations says move to cut back on number of lobby briefings is deeply concerning
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UK politics live – latest updates
The Society of Editors has raised concerns about Keir Starmer’s plan to reduce scrutiny of No 10 by political journalists, saying it risks weakening transparency.
The body, which represents news organisations, said regular, open and robust questioning was a cornerstone of democracy and that the plan to reduce briefings was deeply concerning. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 19, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Society of Editors decries Starmer’s plan to reduce media scrutiny of No 10
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Es ist perfekt.
December 19, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Es ist perfekt.
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Michelle Mone-linked PPE Medpro wound up after order to repay £148m for faulty goods.
Company has £600,000 assets. Govt is unsecured creditor, won't recover anything.
Hard to trace money in offshore bank accounts.
Govt could sue directors for fraud, will take years, what will it recover?
Company has £600,000 assets. Govt is unsecured creditor, won't recover anything.
Hard to trace money in offshore bank accounts.
Govt could sue directors for fraud, will take years, what will it recover?
Michelle Mone-linked PPE Medpro wound up after being ordered to repay £148m
In a ruling, Insolvency and Companies Court Judge Sebastian Prentis placed the company into liquidation
www.independent.co.uk
December 19, 2025 at 7:23 AM
Michelle Mone-linked PPE Medpro wound up after order to repay £148m for faulty goods.
Company has £600,000 assets. Govt is unsecured creditor, won't recover anything.
Hard to trace money in offshore bank accounts.
Govt could sue directors for fraud, will take years, what will it recover?
Company has £600,000 assets. Govt is unsecured creditor, won't recover anything.
Hard to trace money in offshore bank accounts.
Govt could sue directors for fraud, will take years, what will it recover?
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Well colour me staggered.
Breaking: The Trump administration announces that they will not be complying with today’s deadline to release the full Epstein Files.
They insist the files will be released in the next “couple weeks.”
They insist the files will be released in the next “couple weeks.”
December 19, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Well colour me staggered.
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What the hell is going on with Britain's spy flights above Gaza?
I spoke to Phil Miller of @declassifieduk.org following their explosive new documentary on the topic.
I spoke to Phil Miller of @declassifieduk.org following their explosive new documentary on the topic.
December 17, 2025 at 11:47 AM
What the hell is going on with Britain's spy flights above Gaza?
I spoke to Phil Miller of @declassifieduk.org following their explosive new documentary on the topic.
I spoke to Phil Miller of @declassifieduk.org following their explosive new documentary on the topic.
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DOJ won’t meet Friday deadline to release all the Epstein files
DOJ won’t meet Friday deadline to release all the Epstein files
The delay means the White House is in apparent conflict with a law President Donald Trump signed in November.
dlvr.it
December 19, 2025 at 3:46 PM
DOJ won’t meet Friday deadline to release all the Epstein files
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I don't think I've ever known of anyone as emotionally insecure as Donald Trump.
December 19, 2025 at 3:58 PM
I don't think I've ever known of anyone as emotionally insecure as Donald Trump.
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Forget the chatter, when are the media going to start taking this seriously? The US president is in serious physical and mental decline.
December 19, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Forget the chatter, when are the media going to start taking this seriously? The US president is in serious physical and mental decline.
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This is just hideous. We're speaking to specialist public and terrorism lawyers in about half an hour to see if there's anything we can do. www.thenational.scot/news/2570443...
MP vows not to leave prison protest as pro-Palestine hunger striker 'may die'
AN MP has joined a prison-gate protest, declaring she will not leave until a hunger striker alleged to be near death receives an ambulance
www.thenational.scot
December 17, 2025 at 1:04 PM
This is just hideous. We're speaking to specialist public and terrorism lawyers in about half an hour to see if there's anything we can do. www.thenational.scot/news/2570443...
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It may not dominate headlines, but the new Employment Rights Act could shape more lives than most “crisis” stories.
A major shift in how the UK treats workers, unions and insecure employment.
Stephen McNair reports
A major shift in how the UK treats workers, unions and insecure employment.
Stephen McNair reports
Labour delivers on its promise to workers
The Employment Rights Bill aims to reverse a generation of employment legislation. This week it became law
eastangliabylines.co.uk
December 18, 2025 at 7:07 AM
It may not dominate headlines, but the new Employment Rights Act could shape more lives than most “crisis” stories.
A major shift in how the UK treats workers, unions and insecure employment.
Stephen McNair reports
A major shift in how the UK treats workers, unions and insecure employment.
Stephen McNair reports
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Second Horizon victim Janet Skinner 'forced' to sue Post Office as she seeks full redress for wrongful conviction.
Mother of two falsely convicted, had to sell home, given 9 months custodial sentence in 2007, offered 15% compensation of her claim.
No one charged for false convictions.
Mother of two falsely convicted, had to sell home, given 9 months custodial sentence in 2007, offered 15% compensation of her claim.
No one charged for false convictions.
Second Horizon victim Janet Skinner 'forced' to sue Post Office as she seeks full redress for wrongful conviction
Barring a "sea change", a solicitor for Post Office victims said more people will sue the government-owned company.
news.sky.com
December 17, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Second Horizon victim Janet Skinner 'forced' to sue Post Office as she seeks full redress for wrongful conviction.
Mother of two falsely convicted, had to sell home, given 9 months custodial sentence in 2007, offered 15% compensation of her claim.
No one charged for false convictions.
Mother of two falsely convicted, had to sell home, given 9 months custodial sentence in 2007, offered 15% compensation of her claim.
No one charged for false convictions.