57 minutes ago ‘It was like I was reborn’: Sednaya prison’s former inmates adapt to a new Syria

Former prisoners endured hearing fellow inmates being executed – but they are the lucky ones, with 100,000 people still missingOf all the horrors Mohammed Ammar Hamami remembers from his time in the Assad regime’s notorious Sednaya prison, the most vivid is the clanging of metal execution tables being moved around on the floor below.About once every 40 days, prison guards would drag the tables away from under the feet of condemned men. Nooses around their necks and hands tied behind their backs, they would die by hanging. Most of the bodies were burned in Sednaya’s crematorium. Continue reading...

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60 minutes ago ‘Attention spans are short. People want that dopamine hit’: Jordan Adetunji, the Belfast boy gunning for Grammys glory

Competing against Beyoncé, Future and others in the melodic rap category, the open-minded young vocalist explains how he ‘manifested’ his successFrom BelfastRecommended if you like Drake, Bryson Tiller, Cash CobainUp next New music anticipated in early 2025Standing among legends such as Beyoncé, Future, the Weeknd and Erykah Badu in the nominees for this year’s best melodic rap performance Grammy is Jordan Adetunji (pictured above), a 25-year-old from Belfast. While the Academy defers to Beyoncé at almost every opportunity, Adetunji could nab it with something he made in his bedroom. Continue reading...

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61 minutes ago Boxer knocked out 29 times in a row finally gave up on career before it was too late

Dmitrijs Avsijenkovs has gained a cult following after failing to win a single fight in his professional boxing career - and has been brutally knocked out in each of his 29 fights to date

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61 minutes ago 'Many would be too scared to do my job but I'm 26 and love working with dead people'

Siana Kelly’s passion for funeralcare was sparked at a young age, inspired by her curiosity about Victorian era funeral traditions and their approach to death and mourning

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94 minutes ago 'I'm a dentist – popular Christmas drink makes teeth yellow but you can reverse it'

If you've been indulging in festive drinks this Christmas season, there's one beverage that could have an undesirable effect on your smile – a dentist has now shared what to do about it

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96 minutes ago Common 'terrifying' sleep condition could be stopped with 4 steps, expert claims

Many people will experience sleep paralysis in their lives with nearly a quarter enduring episodes once a month or more

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1 hour ago What is the Native American Church and why is peyote sacred to members?

The Native American Church is the most widespread religious movement among the Indigenous people of North America

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2 hours ago Gavin and Stacey fans notice 'hidden' finale detail as they realise just how good show is

A fan of the hit BBC show Gavin and Stacey has shared a "hidden" detail from the finale on TikTok, and people are in hysterics over it – and say it's the little things that really make the show

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2 hours ago Make oven sparkling clean after Christmas using two common ingredients – no scrubbing

A cleaning hack has gone viral on TikTok showing people how to spruce up their oven in "minutes" using just two simple ingredients that they probably have at home

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2 hours ago Full horror of Azerbaijan Airlines plane's final moments in desperate calls to air traffic control

The Azerbaijan Airlines crashed landed close to the eastern coastline of the Caspian Sea on Christmas Day with at least 38 people reportedly having been killed in the disaster

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2 hours ago Ruben Amorim seeks to prolong remarkable Man Utd Boxing Day record since Sir Alex Ferguson

Ruben Amorim will take charge of his first Boxing Day match on Thursday as the 39-year-old's Manchester United side travel to fellow Premier League strugglers Wolves

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3 hours ago A Silicon Valley nudist resort is on sale for $30m – but will its new owner ‘go textile’?

Members are in limbo as Lupin Lodge is on the market after nearly 90 years – with next buyer likely to require clothesAfter nearly 90 years as a historic nudist resort, California’s Lupin Lodge is up for sale – and its next owners are likely to require guests to wear clothes.The 112-acre Silicon Valley property became a retreat for members of the “naturist” movement in 1935. Today, its hundreds of members enjoy the resort’s clothing-optional hiking trails, pickleball court and its nude-only community pool. (Yes: the members really do hike naked.) Continue reading...

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3 hours ago Common mistake people make with Baileys that can 'wreak havoc' – and how to avoid it

Baileys is a festive favourite, but there's one thing you should never do with your bottle once you've cracked it open – as it could 'wreak havoc' in your house

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3 hours ago Early dementia signs could be reversed with 'colourful' diet tip, expert explains

Dementia may not be as inevitable or unbeatable as many people believe

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3 hours ago What is known about a plane crash in Kazakhstan that killed 38 of 67 people on board

The crash of an Azerbaijani airliner in Kazakhstan has killed 38 of 67 people on board

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3 hours ago 'My kids got nothing for Christmas – some say I'm an awful mum but I had good reason'

A mum-of-two has taken to social media to share how she refused to buy her children, aged 15 and 17, Christmas gifts this year for one very good reason, and people are divided

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4 hours ago People have only just found out what 'five gold rings' means in 12 Days of Christmas

Sang all over the world, the famous carol will never sound the same again after this festive revelation - as people are utterly baffled by the apparent meaning behind the lyric

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4 hours ago Why people suffer the January blues and how to avoid the New Year slump

The post-holiday slump is a common story, often marked by feelings of lethargy, low energy and low motivation

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4 hours ago Azerbaijan observes day of mourning for Kazakhstan plane crash victims as speculation mount about its cause

Azerbaijan is observing a nationwide day of mourning for the victims of the air crash that killed 38 people and left all 29 survivors injured on Christmas

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4 hours ago The astonishing number of people who watched Gavin and Stacey Christmas finale revealed

The final-ever episode returned last night, with viewers sharing their delight on social media after waiting five years for another episode

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