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Brit Awards 2022: Adele is back – as show drops male and female categories and turns to TikTok

Brit Awards 2022: Adele is back – as show drops male and female categories and turns to TikTok

Liam Gallagher, Ed Sheeran, Sam Fender, Little Simz and Doja Cat will all perform at the Brit Awards – as well as Adele, who returns for the first time in six years following the success of her fourth album, 30, at the end of 2021 Six years after leaving clutching an armful of awards, Adele is back at the Brits and competing on an equal footing with Dave, Ed Sheeran and Little Simz for the most prizes at this year’s ceremony – where male and female categories have been dropped…

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Labour Leader” Sir Keir Starmer bundled into back of police car after being mobbed by protesters shouting

Labour Leader” Sir Keir Starmer bundled into back of police car after being mobbed by protesters shouting

Sir Keir Starmer bundled into back of police car after being mobbed by protesters shouting ‘Jimmy Savile’ at Labour leader The Labour leader is escorted to safety by police after being mobbed by a group of anti-COVID lockdown protesters in Westminster. And there’s fresh condemnation of Boris Johnson as some of the group were heard to be referencing the PM’s Jimmy Savile claim about Sir Keir Starmer. Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has been bundled into the back of a police car after being confronted by protesters shouting “traitor” and…

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Vladimir Putin warns Europe will be dragged into military conflict if Ukraine joins NATO

Vladimir Putin warns Europe will be dragged into military conflict if Ukraine joins NATO

Russian President Vladimir Putin warns Europe will be dragged into military conflict if Ukraine joins NATO Cross-continental diplomacy has been taking place on Monday, with Putin and Macron meeting in Moscow and the German and US leaders meeting at the White House. As cross-continental talks continue on Monday, the prime minister said “we are witnessing the biggest military build-up in Europe since the Cold War” but said Britain will not “flinch” with its support to Europe and NATO “unconditional and immovable”. Writing in The Times, Boris Johnson said: “If he…

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Covid travel tests axed in England and Scotland for fully vaccinated

Covid travel tests axed in England and Scotland for fully vaccinated

People arriving in England or Scotland from abroad will no longer have to take Covid tests if they are fully vaccinated, it has been confirmed. In a boost for families, the changes will come in from 4am on 11 February, in time for the half-term break. Rules have also been eased for unvaccinated travellers, who will no longer have to take a day eight test or self isolate. However, they will still need pre-departure and day two tests. And everyone arriving in England and Scotland, regardless of vaccination status, will…

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PM birthday event was held in No 10 during lockdown

PM birthday event was held in No 10 during lockdown

ITV News reports up to 30 people attended the June 2020 event, sang Happy Birthday and were served cake. No 10 said staff had “gathered briefly” to “wish the prime minister a happy birthday”, adding that he had been there “for less than 10 minutes”. Rules at the time banned most indoor gatherings of more than two people. ITV News said the birthday event had taken place in the Cabinet Room just after 2pm on 19 June 2020, adding that it had been a surprise for Mr Johnson after he…

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UK: High Court grants Julian Assange right to appeal extradition case to the Supreme Court

UK: High Court grants Julian Assange right to appeal extradition case to the Supreme Court

High Court’s decide to allow Wikileaks publisher Julian Assange to appeal to the Supreme Court, seeking review of his extradition case, but limited to one narrow ground. The Supreme Court will be asked to consider matters related to the US government’s provision of diplomatic assurances regarding Assange’s treatment if extradited. On 24 January, the High Court granted Julian Assange the right to appeal to the Supreme Court, seeking review of the decision that could allow for his extradition to the US. Assange’s legal team now has 14 days to file…

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US State Department orders embassy staff families to leave Ukrain

US State Department orders embassy staff families to leave Ukrain

Washington — The US State Department has ordered all family members of diplomats and non-emergency personnel at the US embassy in Kiev to leave Ukraine. Due to “the continued threat of Russian military action,” US citizens in Ukraine “should consider departing now using commercial or other privately available transportation options,” the US State Department said in an updated travel advisory issued Sunday evening. “Do not travel to Ukraine due to the increased threats of Russian military action and COVID-19. Exercise increased caution in Ukraine due to crime and civil unrest….

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Two Canadians killed after tourists shot at Mexican beach resort hotel

Two Canadians killed after tourists shot at Mexican beach resort hotel

Three Canadian visitors have been shot by a lone gunman in their hotel in the Mexican resort town of Playa del Carmen – in an attack security officials are calling targeted and alleging involved individuals with criminal records. One of the tourists died of their injuries while being transported to hospital following the incident on Friday, according to the Quintana Roo state public security secretary, Lucio Hernández Gutiérrez, who confirmed the nationality of the victims. The state prosecutor’s office later tweeted that a second Canadian had died of their injuries….

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Macron sends military boat racing towards Jersey for stand-off with Royal Navy warships

Macron sends military boat racing towards Jersey for stand-off with Royal Navy warships

Emmanuel Macron has sent a military boat racing at full speed towards Jersey for a stand-off with the Royal Navy as 100 French fishing vessels blockade the harbour. Athos was hurtling towards the British Crown dependency to confront HMS Severn and HMS Tamar – despite them being far superior in size and power – as they monitor the protest over post-Brexit fishing rights. The British boats are armed with cannon and machine guns and are roaming the Channel after Paris warned yesterday it could cut off electricity to the island…

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Elections 2021: Millions voting in bumper set of polls

Elections 2021: Millions voting in bumper set of polls

People across Britain are heading to the polls for the biggest set of votes since the 2019 general election. Millions are set to cast a ballot in elections for the Scottish Parliament, the Welsh Senedd, and 143 councils and 13 mayors in England. A Westminster by-election is also taking place in Hartlepool. Polling stations opened at 07:00 BST and will close at 22:00 BST, with the results expected over several days. Up to 48 million people across Britain are eligible to vote in the bumper set of elections, on what…

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