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Thousands of protestors descend on Kennedy Center after Trump’s threat to DEMOLISH iconic memorial
Thousands of protesters gathered outside the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington D.C. on Friday to oppose President Trump’s threat to demolish the iconic venue. The demonstration, organised by the group Hands Off the Arts, saw crowds forming human chains around the building and marching through the Foggy Bottom area in…
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TV tonight: a new era of Strictly begins in typically sparkling style
Strictly Come Dancing has entered a new era with three new hosts—Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe—taking over presenting duties on BBC One. The launch episode features 15 celebrities meeting their professional dance partners, including EastEnders’ Lacey Turner, footballer Shaun Wright-Phillips, Australian singer Delta Goodrem, and Gavin and Stacey’s Melanie Walters, alongside additional “media…
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Girls as young as 12 arrested after wild shopping centre brawl as police seize knife
Four girls aged 12 to 17 and an 18-year-old woman were arrested after police witnessed a fight at Northland Shopping Centre in Preston, north-east Melbourne. A knife was allegedly produced during the affray, prompting police to seize it, while detectives continue investigating the circumstances. The incident occurred at about 6.20pm on Friday during a police…
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Not even Liberal Democrats like Ed Davey, damning new poll reveals
An Ipsos poll released at the start of the Liberal Democrats’ annual conference reveals Ed Davey is unpopular even amongst his own supporters, facing the lowest satisfaction ratings of any major party leader amongst their membership. The findings highlight a significant challenge for the Lib Dems as they struggle to establish relevance in the current…
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Fashion executive resigns days after restraining PETA protesters at New York runway show
Steven Kolb has resigned as chief executive of the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA), days after being filmed physically restraining two PETA protesters during a Cos runway show in New York. The incident, which involved covering their mouths and holding them back, caused widespread concern in the fashion industry after disrupting the presentation.…
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Teen girl killed after sanitation truck collides with bike she was riding with friend through party-heavy NYC neighborhood
A 15-year-old girl was killed in Manhattan’s East Village after a privately operated sanitation truck struck the Citi Bike she was riding with a 13-year-old friend. The collision occurred as the truck turned right at 14th Street and First Avenue on Friday evening, in an area known for its nightlife, prompting an extensive emergency response…
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‘Deeply troubling’ AI mistake in killer’s parole case prompts major review
Tasmania’s justice department will review whether artificial intelligence was used in past parole decisions after a court invalidated a media restriction imposed on convicted murderer Susan Neill-Fraser. The Supreme Court found the condition was made without procedural fairness, raising concerns about the use of AI in decisions affecting prisoners’ fundamental freedoms. Neill-Fraser, who was released…
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Mountain LION sparks chaos on busy residential San Francisco street as cops fumble bid to catch it
A young mountain lion caused alarm in San Francisco’s Outer Sunset neighbourhood after roaming through residential streets and gardens on Friday morning. Residents were told to stay indoors while police, wildlife officials and animal-control crews attempted to contain the animal, which repeatedly evaded them; it was eventually tranquilised and captured after about four hours. Officials…
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Parents launch astonishing new attack on surrogate who refused their request to abort baby over heart defect and who now wants custody of him
Omar Ahmed and Nausheen Gilkar have accused their surrogate, McKenna West, of fabricating an emergency and risking their five-week-old son’s medical care. The dispute has reached the US Supreme Court after West refused to abort the pregnancy despite a diagnosis of hypoplastic left heart syndrome and is now seeking custody or decision-making authority, arguing the…