British politics

The hope I felt over Obama is strangely absent with Biden - but the last four years have taken their toll

Something is holding me back from the unbridled joy I felt in 2008. Perhaps it is the disappointment of politics recently that keeps my optimism in check
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Nectar points from Sainsbury's shopping can be turned into Avios

7 minutes ago | Daily Mail

Sainsbury's shoppers will be able to swap their groceries for getaways under a new tie-up announced between the supermarket's Nectar scheme and British Airways.
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Victims and villains

13 minutes ago | TLS

The International Military Tribunal at Nuremberg opened on November 20, 1945 and ended on October 1, 1946. Of the twenty-two top political and military leaders of the Third...
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With deepest himpathy

13 minutes ago | TLS

In a year characterized by death, poverty and political violence, one of 2020's final cruelties was President-elect Joe Biden's pledge to appoint a cabinet that “looks like”...
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Brexit chaos as Gibraltar has border checks for UK but not Spain

19 minutes ago | Daily Express

BREXIT means Britons are only able to enter Gibraltar with passport checks, but there are fewer restrictions for those travelling into the British Overseas Territory from Spain.
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Trump has finally shuffled off the world stage. Good riddance | Richard Wolffe

21 minutes ago | The Guardian

As Obama used to say, presidents are part of a long-running story. Trump's paragraph was nasty, brutish and short In so many ways it was all so gloriously, spectacularly...
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UK insists it will not grant EU ambassador full diplomatic status

21 minutes ago | The Guardian | 3 articles

Foreign Office argues EU should not be treated the same as a nation state, despite 142 countries granting status A near-year-long row about the UK's refusal to grant full...
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Viewers worry Tom Hanks is too cold presenting Celebrating America inauguration special

21 minutes ago | Evening Standard | 2 articles

Acting legend Tom Hanks welcomed in the new Biden era by hosting a star-studded show in honour of the US President's inauguration - but viewers seemed more concerned that he...
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Nectar points can now be swapped for Avios after British Airways ditches Tesco Clubcard

27 minutes ago | The Sun

Ted Cruz slams Biden for rejoining climate crisis agreement ‘for Paris citizens'

33 minutes ago | The Independent

Texas senator appears to believe accord only benefits residents of French capital and attracts vicious rebuke from comedian Seth Rogen over role in inciting Capitol riot
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Zidane's awkward reaction as Real Madrid sent packing from Cup by minnows

Zidane faced fresh questions over his future after the La Liga giants suffered an embarrasing Copa del Rey exit - and the Real Madrid manager's reaction was slammed on Twitter Read more ...

New Crystal Palace signing reveals ‘dream' move after penning loan deal

Crystal Palace have completed the loan signing of forward Jean-Philippe Mateta from Mainz on an 18-month deal. The Eagles have the option to make the move permanent and this... Read more ...

Joe Biden to sign 10 executive orders to combat Covid-19 on first full day

The new US President released a 23-page plan to combat the virus - and last night notified the World Health Organisation that Donald Trump's plan to leave the body had been... Read more ...

UFC Tips: Conor McGregor to make quick work of Dustin Poirier

Conor McGregor returns to the ring for UFC 257 in Abu Dhabi on Saturday and John Balfe is backing him to make a fast start against American opponent Dustin Poirier... Read more ...

Queensferry Crossing closed due to 'falling ice' after snow hits Scotland

It comes after ' blizzard conditions ' forced the Met Office to issue yellow weather warning for Scotland till midnight tonight. Read more ...

Mikel Arteta explains why Mesut Ozil's transfer to Fenerbahce hasn't been...

Fenerbahce are still to confirm the signing of Arsenal star Mesut Ozil Turkey's strict Covid-19 protocols are holding up confirmation of Mesut Ozil 's eagerly-anticipated... Read more ...

Liverpool vs Burnley kick-off time, TV and live stream details

How to watch Liverpool vs Burnley in Thursday's Premier League clash. The champions have only scored one goal in their last four league games Read more ...

What channel is Southampton v Arsenal FA Cup match on? Kick off time, live...

Arsenal will hope to maintain their strong January form when they rock up at St Mary's on Saturday for an FA Cup fourth-round clash with Southampton. Monday's 3-0 victory over... Read more ...

Tiger King's Joe Exotic believes he's ‘too innocent and too gay' for Trump...

Joe Exotic has spoken out about being denied a pardon from Donald Trump Tiger King 's Joe Exotic reckons he was ‘too innocent and too gay' to be pardoned by former president... Read more ...

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta sends message to Frank Lampard over Chelsea struggles

The Spaniard does not like seeing a fellow manager come under such scrutiny Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta insists he is taking no enjoyment from Frank Lampard 's current struggles... Read more ...