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Ex-Tory chair who called party Islamophobic gives her vote to Kemi Badenoch A former Tory peer who called out her own party for being Islamophobic has in a shock move given her backing to Kemi Badenoch, saying she “hopes and prays” that the candidate will bring sanity to the Conservatives. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Sayeeda Warsi, who has recently published her book Muslims Don’t Matter, said she might regret voting for Ms Badenoch but sees her as the least bad option. She said: “I know I am probably going to regret doing this but I also know…

King Charles and Queen Camilla to begin tour of Australia with Sunday church service King Charles and Queen Camilla’s six-day tour of Australia will begin with a church service on Sunday, as part of their first visit to the Commonwealth nation since being crowned. Sydney Opera House was lit up with a projection of images of the royal couple as they touched down on Friday evening for a tour intended to celebrate Australia’s people, culture and heritage The 75-year-old King was appointed Australia’s admiral of the navy, field marshal of the army and marshal of the air force shortly after…

‘I don’t have bruises, but he destroyed me’: Technology-enabled domestic abuse rises to unprecedented levels Jasminder* didn’t realise she was being abused until she left her partner. He controlled her finances, tracked her calls, and sent intimidating messages as their relationship fell apart. When she needed a new phone, her then-husband told her she had such a terrible credit score the contract would have to be taken out in his name. Jasminder had no idea if this was true as he wouldn’t let her access their joint bank account. It was years before she finally broke free. “I have no…

Storm Ashley tracker: Where and when are Met Office weather warnings in force across UK? The Met Office has issued “danger to life” weather warnings as parts of the UK brace for Storm Ashley to bring rain and winds of up to 80mph this weekend. The first named storm of the season will initially hit Ireland on Sunday morning, where warnings for strong winds are in force across seven counties, including Galway, Mayo, Kerry and Donegal. It will then track northeastwards and reach the UK early on Sunday morning, according to the Met Office, bringing with it likely power cuts,…

Wes Streeting’s NHS revolution with smartwatches to monitor diabetes in 10-year plan Wes Streeting is set to reveal plans for people to monitor their own health from the comfort of their homes with a 10-year plan aimed at revolutionising the NHS. The health secretary wants to roll out smartwatches to more members of the public in a bid to tackle debilitating conditions like heart disease and diabetes. The devices would allow people to monitor their blood pressure and glucose levels, and be warned about spikes before their health took a turn for the worse. The innovation is part of a…

Is China cannibalising the EU car industry? Troubles at VW point to growing doubts about future of Europe-wide sector as imports of cheap EVs rise. For decades Germany has enjoyed a reputation as Europe’s car capital, with slogans such as Vorsprung durch Technik emblematic of its political and industrial prowess. But troubles looming over Volkswagen, where unions are battling threats of layoffs and factory closures, have raised questions not just about its future but the wider European car industry. Continue reading… https://www.theguardian.com/business/2024/oct/20/is-china-cannibalising-the-eu-car-industry

Sir Chris Hoy has ‘two to four years to live’ after terminal cancer diagnosis Olympic legend Sir Chris Hoy has revealed doctors have given him two to four years to live after being diagnosed with terminal cancer. Hoy, 48, revealed earlier this year he was undergoing chemotherapy after being diagnosed with cancer in 2023, explaining the treatment was ‘going really well’. But in an interview with The Sunday Times, one of Great Britain’s greatest ever sportsmen has now revealed his condition is terminal. The Scot, who was knighted in 2008, has known for a year his illness will not be…

Storm Ashley set to ravage parts of UK with winds of up to 80mph Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the worldSign up to our free Morning Headlines emailInjuries and danger to life are likely during the 80mph winds set to hit parts of the UK this weekend in the first named storm of the season.The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning over the powerful winds as Storm Ashley hits the northwest of Scotland on Sunday. A yellow warning relating to the very strong winds has been issued for all of Scotland…

King Charles III and Queen Camilla greeted by children outside Sydney church King Charles III and Queen Camilla were greeted by children Sunday outside a Sydney church in their first public appearance of their Australian visit. His Majesty’s arrival Friday marked the first reigning British monarch visit to Australia since his late mother Queen Elizabeth II made her 16th journey to the distant nation in 2011. Charles, 75, is being treated for cancer, which has led to a scaled-down itinerary. The couple spent a rest day on Saturday at Admiralty House, the official Sydney residence of the monarch’s representative in…

Storm Ashley – live: Met Office issues weather warning as UK forecast 80mph winds Injuries and danger to life are likely during the 80mph winds set to hit parts of the UK this weekend in the first named storm of the season. The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning for northwest Scotland on Sunday, as well as a yellow warning for the entirety of Scotland and Northern Ireland, and parts of north-west England and Wales. The more severe amber warning will be in force from 9am on Sunday until midnight, and the yellow between 3am and midnight. A…