Day: December 9, 2025
Starmer calls on European leaders to modernise ECHR ahead of gathering
December 9, 2025Europe’s leaders must rehash how a major human rights treaty is interpreted in law to tackle illegal migration and prevent voters from turning to “the forces that seek to divide us”, Sir Keir Starmer has said. The Prime Minister and his Danish counterpart Mette Frederiksen have made a joint call on other leaders across the […]
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Yvette Cooper counters Trump criticism of Khan and praises Europe’s ‘strength’
December 9, 2025Yvette Cooper has praised Europe’s “strength” after Donald Trump described nations on the continent as “decaying” and “weak” in an extraordinary attack on traditional allies of the US. The Foreign Secretary also defended what she called Sir Sadiq Khan’s “excellent” record in City Hall after the president branded him a “disaster” and a “disgusting mayor”. […]
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Storm Bram causes flooding disruption and chaos as it sweeps across Britain
December 9, 2025Storm Bram has hit Britain with 90mph gusts of wind, causing disruption to train and ferry travel across the country. Flights and ferries were cancelled today as the storm began to sweep across the country today, bringing with it torrential rain. The disruption is expected to extend through tomorrow. Both amber and yellow warnings were […]
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Labour calls for Electoral Commission probe into Reform UK overspend claim
December 9, 2025Britain’s elections watchdog has been urged to open an investigation into Reform UK’s election expenses, amid allegations of a campaign overspend in Nigel Farage’s Clacton constituency. Labour chairwoman Anna Turley called on Mr Farage to “urgently come out of hiding” and explain whether his party spent more than the £20,660 limit while campaigning in the […]
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Scottish artist Nnena Kalu wins Turner Prize 2025
December 9, 2025Scottish artist Nnena Kalu, recognised for her hanging sculptures and large abstract drawings, has won the Turner Prize 2025. The 59-year-old from Glasgow was crowned at the Bradford award ceremony on Tuesday evening. Kalu’s award-winning installation was Hanging Sculpture 1-10. The stunning visual display was commissioned by Manifesta 15 Barcelona at a former power station. […]
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Storm Bram brings 90mph winds, rain and flooding to parts of UK
December 9, 2025Northwest Scotland is expected to bear the worst of Storm Bram, with an amber warning issued for “very strong and disruptive winds”. The Met Office is warning of gusts potentially upwards of 90mph in the region. There has been disruption across the UK on Tuesday, with flights and trains cancelled and hundreds of properties left […]
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Council apologises for issuing fines after disabled bay painted around car
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Police launch murder probe after 15-year-old boy dies in knife attack
December 9, 2025Police have launched a murder investigation after a 15-year-old boy was stabbed to death in Islington, north London, on Tuesday afternoon. Officers were called to reports of a stabbing on Westbourne Road at 1.02pm. Met Police officers attended the scene alongside the London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance. A 15-year-old boy was treated by […]
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Boy, 15, dies after suffering single stab wound in north London estate near school
December 9, 2025A 15-year-old boy has died after being stabbed in Islington near a school with his killer still on the run. Met Police detectives have launched a murder investigation after officers were called to reports of a stabbing on Westbourne Road in north London at 1pm on Tuesday. The stabbing took place near St Mary Magdalene […]
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Donald Trump says Europe is ‘decaying’ due to ‘weak’ and ‘politically correct’ leaders
December 9, 2025Craig Munro Published December 9, 2025 5:57pm Updated December 9, 2025 5:57pm US President Donald Trump has launched a dramatic new attack on his country’s allies in Europe, saying its ‘weak’ leaders are letting their nations be ‘destroyed’. In a new interview, Trump also let rip on one of his old favourite targets – London […]
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