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Six-try Ulster crush Harlequins to keep up European Champions Cup hopes
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Pep Guardiola refuses to back down in José Mourinho row over ‘tactical fouls’
via theguardian.com• I never tell my players to make fouls, says Manchester City manager
• Etihad club may enter January market for a central defenderPep Guardiola has hit back at José Mourinho’s claim that Manchester City commit tactical fouls by insisting he never instructs his players to do this.Mourinho made the assertion in the buildup to last Sunday’s derby, which City won 2-1. Guardiola, asked about the Manchester United manager’s comment, said: “I never sent a messa -
Chelsea’s Antonio Conte insists injury is only reason for David Luiz’s absence
via theguardian.com• Conte: ‘I understand someone thinks I’m not telling the truth’
• Álvaro Morata back in squad for home game against SouthamptonAntonio Conte says David Luiz’s continued absence from Chelsea’s team stems solely from inflammation off a knee, a “serious” injury from which no return date has been set.The timing of the injury has been unfortunate, sustained after cracks had emerged in his relationship with the management. Conte was unimpress -
Peruvian officials begin impeachment process against president Kuczynski
via theguardian.comRepresentatives of most political parties agree to initiate proceedings to force out the president, who is caught up in a wide-ranging corruption scandalLegislators in Peru have begun impeachment proceedings against Pedro Pablo Kuczynski, who is accused of failing to disclose decade-old payments from the Brazilian construction firm Odebrecht, which has been embroiled in Latin America’s biggest corruption scandal. Representatives of most political parties agreed on Friday to initiate procee -
Theresa May averts new Brexit Bill defeat after remainers back exit date compromise
Pro-EU Tories issued a joint statement saying they would support the amendment allowing flexibility on the UK's exit date, saving the prime minister from another embarrassing defeat."By restoring flexibility to altering the date of exit if needed, [the amendments] reduce the risk of a chaotic Brexit through last-minute failure which might be readily curable by a change to the date. -
Sales pitch
via bbc.co.ukShops are using quirky events and experiences to lure us back to the High Street - but will it work? -
Uncertain future
via bbc.co.ukWill Disney want to keep pumping money into a loss-making news channel after the Fox deal? -
Money machines
via bbc.co.ukThe cash machine industry and the network are at loggerheads over closure plans. -
Republican tax bill moves closer to passage as key holdouts come on board
via theguardian.comBob Corker and Marco Rubio say they will vote in favor of $1.5tn billDonald Trump wants sign controversial legislation before ChristmasThe GOP’s $1.5tn tax reform bill is heading toward a final vote and possible victory with support from key Republican holdouts who had raised concerns about the deficit and a child tax credit.Bob Corker of Tennessee, a frequent critic of Donald Trump and the only Republican senator who voted against the legislation in the Senate, announced Friday that he wo -
Salford fire: Family of four killed speak of 'nightmare'
via bbc.co.ukClaire Pearson says Demi, Brandon, Lacie and Lia were "best friends" as well as siblings. -
Donald Trump Praises FBI Graduates Just Hours After Trashing Bureau
Donald Trump has given a confusingly mixed message to the FBI, lamenting the “very disgraceful” sactions of the organisation before travelling to address new graduates and telling them he’s a “a true friend and loyal champion”. -
Austria shifts to the right as new coalition deal is struck
via theguardian.comAgreement between conservative and nationalist parties makes Sebastian Kurz, 31, Europe’s youngest leader Austrian conservative party leader Sebastian Kurz reached a coalition deal with the anti-immigration Freedom party (FPO) on Friday, paving the way for Austria to become the only western European country with a far-right party in government. The agreement, two months after a parliamentary election dominated by Europe’s migration crisis, ends more than a decade in opposition for th -
It’s fair enough for Sports Personality of the Year to ask some searching questions | Sean Ingle
via theguardian.comGiven sport’s bad reputational year, it is fine that the BBC is preparing to get Chris Froome to defend himself on what is normally a controversy-free programmeFor more than 60 years the BBC’s Sports Personality of the Year has served up a mildly diverting few hours of saccharine and froth. The formula is long established: laud Britain’s sporting heroes, relive their glories through stirring montages, and throw a threw softball questions for them to answer.Usually it makes for -
Facebook admits it poses mental health risk – but says using site more can help
via theguardian.comCompany acknowledges ‘passive’ consumption of material can make people ‘feel worse’ but argues more engagement could improve wellbeingFacebook has acknowledged that social media use can be bad for users’ mental health, a sign the company is feeling pressure from a growing chorus of critics raising alarms about the platform’s effect on society. Researchers for the social network admitted in a blogpost Friday that studies have found that spending time on Faceboo -
Mother 'poisoned son to avoid trip to Syria with jihadi husband'
via theguardian.comWoman, 27, jailed for four years and six months for administering anti-psychotic drug and unknown noxious substanceA mother repeatedly gave her son anti-psychotic drugs and poison in a desperate attempt to avoid being forced to travel to Syria by her jihadi husband, a court has heard.The 27-year-old woman, who cannot be named for legal reasons, deliberately gave the medication to the boy to make him unwell over a period of six weeks between August and October 2015. Continue reading... -
Rex Tillerson scales back offer of opening dialogue with North Korea
via theguardian.comThe secretary of state omitted his line from earlier in the week on US openness to talks ‘without pre-conditions’ following a rebuke from the White HouseRex Tillerson has said that the US was keeping channels of communication open with North Korea but said Pyongyang would have to “earn its way back to the table” with a “sustained cessation of threatening behaviour”.
In his remarks at a ministerial meeting of the UN security council, the US secretary of state a -
Rape trial collapse student felt 'pure fear'
via bbc.co.ukLiam Allan was charged with 12 counts of rape and sexual assault before his case was dropped. -
Literary fiction is in crisis. A new chapter of funding authors must begin | Claire Armistead
via theguardian.comCompetition from smartphones and readers sticking to well-known writers means novelists are suffering. We must find ways better ways to enable themFinally it’s official: literary fiction is in crisis, and writers across the land are burning the midnight oil in their garrets, teaching or slogging away in unrelated jobs to keep the fire ablaze in the grate. This Dickensian picture was revealed by Arts Council England today in a report that suggests it may have to shift its funding priorities -
London Overground goes 24-hour, joining night tube
via theguardian.comPassengers will be able to travel between Dalston in east and New Cross Gate in the south through night at weekends Passengers in east London will from now on be able to travel on the “night overground”. The 24-hour services will operate on Friday and Saturday nights on the London Overground.The service currently ends at around 12.30am from Monday to Saturday. Trains will run approximately every 15 minutes between Dalston Junction, east London, and New Cross Gate, south-east London, -
Theresa May to back Brexit compromise to quell rebellion over date
via theguardian.comTo avoid second Commons defeat, PM will throw weight behind amendment giving MPs power to amend deadline if EU27 agreeTheresa May is ready to throw her weight behind a Brexit compromise from Conservative MPs in order to quell a growing rebellion over the government’s attempt to enshrine the date of Britain’s EU departure in European law. The prime minister will support an amendment that leaves the Brexit deadline in place but gives MPs the power to push it back if the EU27 agree, in -
Local buses could be replaced by Uber-style services, says Grayling
A rural bus service makes its way through the Lake District.Local buses could be replaced by “Uber-style” rides, the transport secretary has said, sparking a backlash from Labour, trade unions and campaigners.Chris Grayling told local government leaders that the future of local buses was a more bespoke service, suggesting on-demand models similar to the ride-hailing app could be used more widely to bridge funding gaps. -
Royal Court reverses decision to cancel Rita, Sue and Bob Too
via theguardian.comAccusations of censorship prompt the theatre to go back on its cancellation and invite the production to return for its runThe Royal Court has backed out of a decision to cancel a production of Rita, Sue and Bob Too after the theatre was accused of censorship.The theatre had axed the Out Of Joint touring production after allegations of sexual misconduct were made against the company’s founder, Max Stafford-Clark. However, accusations of censorship have since been levelled at the Royal Cour -
Trump judicial nominee stumped on basic law questions at Senate hearing
via theguardian.comMatthew Petersen, whom Trump nominated for the circuit court of the District of Columbia, struggled with a line of questioning on some key legal principles It will go down one as of the most excruciating job interviews of all time.A Trump federal judicial nominee was utterly stymied by a line of questioning on basic knowledge of procedural law during his Senate confirmation hearing Thursday, raising questions about the fitness of Trump’s choices for the posts. Continue reading... -
Martin Rowson on the progress of Brexit talks – cartoon
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While you’re looking the other way, Trump is changing America for decades to come | Jonathan Freedland
via theguardian.comThe president’s incendiary tweets and the Russia scandal distract us from decisions that are reshaping the internet, the environment and democracy
Now twice as long, his tweets are half as good. The early-morning dispatches from the iPhone of Donald Trump, often sent while he lies in bed, propped up on a pillow, lack the poison punch they packed in the 140-character era. They ramble a bit now, losing focus. But they still command attention and dominate the news to an extent no one on the p -
Deadly earthquake strikes Indonesian island of Java
via theguardian.comReports of casualties and collapsed buildings after quake hits Jakarta and other cities on country’s most populous islandA strong earthquake has struck the Indonesian capital and other cities on the country’s most populous island, Java, killing an unknown number of people.
There were reports of collapsed buildings, and authorities issued a tsunami warning for parts of Java’s coastline after the quake struck just before midnight (1700 GMT) on Friday. People ran into the street i -
England hope Terminator Stuart Broad can conjure magical Ashes spell | Barney Ronay
via theguardian.comBroad’s powers are waning but he remains competitive and one of those giddy bowling spells of his will surely come again. The Ashes would be just the stageA theory has been doing the rounds in my household about the Indian pace bowler Varun Aaron. Which is fine. You take what you can get with kids. Using a knife and fork, respectful attention to elders. There’s work to be done here. But theories about the careers of mid-rank Indian quicks are a definitive strong point and this one su -
Cryptocurrencies: City watchdog to investigate new fundraising trend
via theguardian.comFCA to escalate scrutiny of initial coin offerings in currencies such as bitcoin, increasingly used by startupsThe City regulator is intensifying its scrutiny of initial coin offerings (ICOs) in cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin to establish if new rules are needed for the fast-growing market.Celebrities such as Paris Hilton, Floyd Mayweather and Harry Redknapp have associated themselves with ICOs, which can be used to raise money for internet startups. Hilton, though, is reported to have deleted -
Suited for a fight: the politics of the red carpet fashion protest
via theguardian.comFrom wearing suits to dressing in black, female actors are increasingly using award ceremonies to protest against Harvey Weinstein and Donald TrumpSlice through any awards ceremony and you’ll find some sort of political subtext to what people are wearing on the red carpet. Take the proposed move by nominees and presenters at next month’s Golden Globes to wear black which, according to sources, will be one of the biggest red carpet protests to date.That these Globes will be a flashpoi -
Peter Jackson: I blacklisted Ashley Judd and Mira Sorvino under pressure from Weinstein
via theguardian.comJackson said Miramax told him not to cast duo in Lord of the Rings seriesBoth actors refused Weinstein’s pressure to have physical relationshipsFilm director Peter Jackson has admitted to blacklisting actors Ashley Judd and Mira Sorvino in response to a “smear campaign” orchestrated by accused sexual predator Harvey Weinstein. Related: What Salma Hayek’s Weinstein story reveals about Hollywood power and payContinue reading... -
Trump turning US into 'world champion of extreme inequality', UN envoy warns
via theguardian.comSpecial rapporteur Philip Alston, fresh from fact-finding tour, issues devastating critique of US society and condemns ‘private wealth and public squalor’The United Nations monitor on poverty and human rights has issued a devastating report on the condition of America, accusing Donald Trump and the Republican leadership in Congress of attempting to turn the country into the “world champion of extreme inequality”. Related: A journey through a land of extreme poverty: welco -
Family 'heartbroken' after Salford house fire that killed four children
The family of four children who died after a suspected arson attack on their home in Salford say they have been left "heartbroken" by their deaths.Three suspects have been charged over the incident, which took place in Jackson Street in Walkden, Salford, at shortly before 5am on Monday.Firefighters fought to get the fire under control and rescue the seven people inside, but four children have died and their mother - 35-year-old Michelle Pearson - remains in a coma in hospital. -
Alan Sinfield obituary
via theguardian.comPioneer of queer studies and Shakespeare scholar who related existing texts to current issuesAlan Sinfield, who has died aged 75, pioneered queer studies in Britain and added new dimensions to the understanding of Shakespeare. He made complex theoretical ideas accessible both in his teaching at the University of Sussex and in his writing, continually relating his readings of past texts to issues in the present.Much of his work, ranging from Elizabethan drama to popular culture, reaches beyond ac -
US fashion brand Michael Kors to stop using animal fur
via theguardian.comMove to adopt synthetic fibres comes six months after protesters heckle designer at New York speech
The US fashion house Michael Kors has announced that it will no longer use fur in its collections. Production of current designs using fur, such as coyote and rabbit, will be phased out by the end of 2018, the brand has confirmed. This new model will also apply to the luxury footwear brand Jimmy Choo, which was acquired by Michael Kors Holdings this year. Continue reading... -
The Guardian view on the Brexit talks: nothing to applaud in Brussels | Editorial
via theguardian.comThe EU and the UK have agreed to talk about their future relationship. Parliament should take back control of the processThere is one respect – but only one respect – in which the European council’s decision on Friday about the Brexit process should be welcomed. The council, consisting of the 27 EU member states, has now agreed that enough progress has been achieved in phase one of the talks between the EU and the UK to move on to phase two. Sufficient agreement on the departur -
The Guardian view on Ryanair’s model: a union-friendly company? | Editorial
via theguardian.comIt is wrong to assume that collective bargaining is incompatible with a modern economyThe decision by Ryanair’s chief executive, Michael O’Leary, to suddenly reverse decades of policy and recognise pilot unions for the first time is a good thing. For Mr O’Leary, who has never complained about being seen as a foul-mouthed bully, it is a welcome recognition that bulldozing your way through workers’ rights to make money doesn’t always work. Rather than attempt to break -
The Guardian view on Christmas cards: stamp of approval | Editorial
via theguardian.comAt this time of year, the only thing more insulting than being forgotten is to receive an electronic Christmas card. Keep it realMany people will sit down this weekend to write their Christmas cards, but the number taking part in this annual ritual gets smaller by the year. The reasons for the decline range from the cost of cards and stamps through the video messaging revolution to wider changes in culture. Yet without romanticising the annual licking and sticking, Christmas cards exemplify how -
Rumours of government whipping operation abound in Westminster
One observer says the chief whip, Julian Smith, oversaw a military style operation to keep MPs under control.Dark rumours have been circulating around Westminster this week about the government whipping operation, with talk of misdemeanour lists to keep troublesome MPs in tow, and alleged attempts to pressurise those threatening to step out of line on Brexit.The Conservative party was forced to deny the suggestion that one politician was reduced to tears by “bullyboy tactics” before -
EU to force firms to reveal true owners in wake of Panama Papers
via theguardian.comAnti-corruption campaigners welcome move but criticise failure to include trusts in corporate ownership requirementsCompanies across the EU will be forced to disclose their true owners under new legislation prompted by the release of the Panama Papers.Anti-corruption campaigners applauded the agreement as a major step in the fight against tax evasion and money laundering, but expressed disappointment that trusts will mostly escape scrutiny. Continue reading... -
Dark rumours in Westminster over Tory whips’ behaviour
The chief whip, Julian Smith, is said to have overseen a military-style operation to keep MPs under control.Dark rumours have been circulating around Westminster this week about the government whipping operation, with talk of misdemeanour lists to keep troublesome MPs in line, and alleged attempts to put pressure on those threatening to rebel on Brexit.The Conservative party was forced to deny the suggestion that one politician had been reduced to tears by “bullyboy tactics” before b -
Guardian and Observer charity telethon: give our journalists a call
via theguardian.comKatharine Viner, Polly Toynbee and Hugh Muir are among those waiting to speak to you. Call 0203 353 4368 on SaturdayWant to talk about politics with Polly Toynbee and Jonathan Freedland? Get fashion advice from Jess Cartner-Morley? Discuss the Guardian with editor Katharine Viner?This year’s Guardian and Observer appeal is raising money for charities working to tackle youth homelessness and asylum seeker destitution, and for one day only, on Saturday, our readers have the opportunity to do -
Martyn Hett Tribute Revealed On What Would Have Been Manchester Bombing Victim's 30th Birthday
The brother of Manchester Area attack victim Martyn Hett has revealed a tribute to him that says “Be more Martyn”, on what would have been his 30th birthday. -
Fat cat bonuses like Persimmon’s £100m are outrageous. Axe them | Stefan Stern
via theguardian.comIn the executive bubble it’s referred to as performance-related pay. But it’s no such thing: it’s mostly luck-related pay – and in this case, the luck of help-to-buy• Stefan Stern is director of the High Pay Centre and co-author of Myths of ManagementIt’s not every day that a housebuilder admits something has been badly designed. Even more unusual is the sight of not one but two senior company directors resigning on the grounds of their poor judgment. But the c -
German pilots' union ready for talks with Ryanair next week
German pilots' union Vereinigung Cockpit (VC) has requested a meeting with Ryanair early next week after the Irish low-cost carrier said it would recognise unions in a bid to stop strikes."It's now up to Ryanair to prove the seriousness of this announcement," Ilja Schulz, VC president, said on Friday.VC had threatened Ryanair with strike action, joining unions in other countries to put pressure on the airline's management as they sought to negotiate better contracts. -
Quantico star Priyanka Chopra could be Meghan Markle's bridesmaid
A Bollywood actress who apparently never reads her emails could be one of the bridesmaids to accompany Meghan Markle when she weds next May.There is speculation that Priyanka Chopra will be asked by Ms Markle to be part of her bridal party when she gets married to Prince Harry in Windsor on 19 May.Ms Chopra hit the headlines earlier this year when a friend posted a picture of her holding her phone which displayed more than 250,000 unread emails. -
Essex police defend social media campaign on domestic violence
via theguardian.comForce admits ‘clumsy language’ after criticism for encouraging people to stay in abusive relationshipsEssex police and county council have defended a social media campaign on domestic violence after critics accused it of encouraging survivors to stay with perpetrators. The police force came under fire on social media after posting a tweet about “Sheila” which told the story of a woman who “knew that the abuse in her relationship was wrong” but the couple had b -
The Froome affair proves it: Team Sky is champion of misunderstandings | Marina Hyde
via theguardian.comClaim follows claim and now Chris Froome fails a drugs test. Fate is unkind to our premier cyclistsIt’s always exciting when something goes right down to the wire. And for many of us, the race to re-edit Chris Froome’s Sports Personality of the Year segment in time for Sunday’s show is easily as gripping as anything the seemingly bent sport of cycling can offer. Related: Clouds over Chris Froome and Sky will linger despite contrite response | Sean IngleContinue reading... -
What evil plots is the snow hatching? | Brief letters
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'Nobody needs that sort of money': reaction on Persimmon estates to CEO bonus
via theguardian.comRevelations of a £100m-plus bonus for housebuilding firm’s chief executive draw disbelief among residentsResidents on Persimmon estates have reacted with a mixture of anger and bitter laughter to the news of a £100m-plus bonus for the company’s chief executive, with some saying the sums involved were not justified by the standard of their homes.On the George Ward Gardens development in Wiltshire, the revelations over Britain’s most generous ever bonus payout, which -
SNP told to find extra £150m for councils or lose Greens’ support
Derek Mackay presents his budget in the Scottish parliament.Nicola Sturgeon’s minority government has been told it must increase funding for Scottish councils by at least £150m to get its budget passed by Holyrood.The Scottish Green party said its six MSPs would not support the Scottish government’s budget unless there was a real-terms rise in council funding.
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