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Good morning. We’re here, the final stretch of the campaign. The country will go to the polls on Thursday, but before that happens, the parties are giving their pitches one final push. We also have the best of non-election news from around the country and the world. What’s going on? The Labour party will be focusing on the benefit of its policies to the bank balances of voters, promising the public that a Labour government would put “money in your pocket”. Amid concerns that Labour has overpromised with a blizzard of announcements during the six-week campaign, Corbyn will focus on the NHS and voters’ finances in the final crucial days of campaigning. Boris Johnson did an interview with Sophy Ridge on Sky News yesterday, which John Crace described as a “20-minute audio-visual barrage of near constant mansplaining and manspreading”. However, the Tories have been much quieter than the opposition ahead of the vote – as John Harris points … [Read more...] about Monday briefing: parties deliver final pitches in last stretch of campaign

After being subjected to a 20-minute audio-visual barrage of near constant mansplaining and manspreading, Sky’s Sophy Ridge finally got to ask a question without being talked over or interrupted. A month ago, she had asked Boris Johnson to name the naughtiest thing he had ever done. Back then, the prime minister had asked for more time to think about it as he was so spoiled for choice. So now he had a chance to review his previous, perhaps he would like to come clean? Boris smirked, tugged nervously at his pre-tousled hair and spread his thighs even wider apart. Both knees were now only visible in a wide-angle shot. “Um ... er …” he babbled incoherently, playing for time that he didn’t have. In desperation, he turned around and begged his off-camera advisers to help him out. They all tried to avoid catching his eye. Where to start? Finally inspiration came to him. There may have been one or two occasions on which he had ridden his bicycle on the pavement. … [Read more...] about Johnson delivers 20-minute barrage of mansplaining and manspreading

Apple’s true wireless earbuds have gone “pro” and in doing so deliver on the promise of the 2017 originals. The new AirPods Pro are worth the wait. Apple managed two pieces of magic in 2017 with the original £159 AirPods. They just worked without the skips, blips or audio delay, and came in a tiny battery case that kept them charged and safe – a combination that competitors still find hard to match. But they had one big problem: no isolation from the outside world. It meant that in any noisy environment you struggled to hear your music. Three years later, the £249 AirPods Pro and their silicone earbud tips fix that fundamental problem, adding active noise cancelling for good measure. The look, feel and operation of the AirPods Pro will be familiar to anyone who has seen or used the original AirPods. Small white earbuds replete with stalks and a small flip-top white case into which they snap to store and charge. The stalks are a little smaller and have … [Read more...] about AirPods Pro review: a touch of Apple magic

If you want to receive twice-daily briefings like this by email, sign up to the Front Page newsletter here . For two-minute audio updates, try The Briefing - on podcasts, smart speakers and WhatsApp. Volcano erupts: At least one killed, with more missing At least one person has been killed and more fatalities are "likely" after a volcano erupted at a New Zealand tourist spot. Twenty-six people are missing. Some of them were inside the rim of the crater when it began blowing massive plumes of smoke and debris into the air early today. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said foreign holidaymakers were among those unaccounted for on White Island. Watch dramatic video of the moment of eruption. Our picture gallery has the latest images. At the same time, nearly 1,000 tourists are stranded in Franz Josef after landslides and flooding cut off access to the small New Zealand town. Johnson takes election fight to Labour's heartlands Three days … [Read more...] about Monday morning news briefing: New Zealand volcano erupts on tourists

Choosing Christmas gifts for little ones can be a tough task, depending on their age and interests, but getting it right is worth it, just to see their tiny faces light up with joy. Here, FEMAIL has selected a range of must-buy presents suitable for newborns, right up to teenagers, with favourite characters including Peppa Pig, the Paw Patrol gang and Frozen's Elsa and Anna all in the mix. From the Thai-style anklet loved by Amal Clooney, to a 15ft trampoline, these gifts are guaranteed to puts smiles on little faces come Christmas morning. UNDER £50 JoJo Maman Bébé Macarons Set  £10 Perfect for a pretend kids’ tea party. This assortment of six macarons is painted in pretty pastel shades to create beautiful treats - a great addition to any play kitchen or nursery. Let little ones serve up a treat for mum or dad in the little box with a sliding lid. 3+  Shop Paw Patrol Giant Floor Puzzle  £10 A giant, electronic and … [Read more...] about Santa Claus IS coming to town! From a 15ft trampoline to Disney goodies, FEMAIL reveals the presents that will make Christmas magical for kids (with prices starting at just £10)