61 minutes ago ‘I quit my lucrative banking job to make coffee and it’s the best decision I ever made’

James Shapland could justifiably lay claim to the title of Wales' coffee shop king. After founding and then selling Coffee #1 he is now the owner of Coffi Lab and business is booming

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93 minutes ago Sydney to Hobart yacht race: third death averted as sailors prepare for ‘challenging night in the Bass Strait’

One sailor each on yachts Flying Fish Arctos and Bowline died after being struck by booms, a large pole at bottom of the sailGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastDetails have emerged of a “terrifying” incident in which a crew member fell from yacht Porco Rosso and drifted for more than a kilometre before being rescued on a deadly night of racing, during which two sailors on other yachts were killed.Two sailors on separate yachts, Flying Fish Arctos and Bowline, died at sea amid wild weather conditions that forced line honours favourite Master Lock Comanche to withdraw, among mass retirements.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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2 hours ago Walkers rejoice as Labour axes looming deadline for historic plans to be registered

The move has been welcomed by enthusiasts but has sparked another row with landowners following Labour's inheritance tax raid on farms.

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2 hours ago ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS: What is the story of the disputed Republic of Abkhazia which borders Georgia?

Abkhazia is in the South Caucasus, along the eastern coast of the Black Sea. It borders Georgia to the southeast and Russia to the northwest. The ethnic Abkhaz people are indigenous to the region.

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3 hours ago Ukraine war briefing: Nato condemns possible sabotage of Baltic Sea cables

Nato chief Mark Rutte criticises all attacks on critical infrastructure; Putin says Slovakia has offered to be ‘platform’ for any peace talks. What we know on day 1,038See all our Ukraine war coverage Continue reading...

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3 hours ago Sydney to Hobart yacht race: third death averted on night of ‘big seas’ and wild weather

One sailor each on yachts Flying Fish Arctos and Bowline died after being struck by booms, a large pole at bottom of the sailGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastDetails have emerged of a “terrifying” incident in which a crew member fell from yacht Porco Rosso and drifted for more than a kilometre before being rescued on a deadly night of racing, during which two sailors on other yachts were killed.Two sailors on separate yachts, Flying Fish Arctos and Bowline, died at sea amid wild weather conditions that forced line honours favourite Master Lock Comanche to withdraw, among mass retirements.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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5 hours ago Russia tried to make Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash in the sea by refusing permission to land after missile attack, then jamming its navigation to force hero pilot over water before crash killed 38

A Russian surface-to-air missile struck the flight on Christmas Day, causing the airliner to crash in Kazakhstan - a tragedy which claimed the lives of 38 people.

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7 hours ago Sydney to Hobart yacht race: Two sailors killed in separate accidents during night of wild weather

One sailor each on yachts Flying Fish Arctos and Bowline died after being struck by booms, a large pole at bottom of the sailGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTwo Sydney to Hobart sailors on separate yachts have died at sea amid wild weather conditions that forced line honours favourite Master Lock Comanche to withdraw among mass retirements.The race will go on as the fleet continues its passage to Constitution Dock, with the first boats expected to arrive later on Friday or early Saturday morning.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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7 hours ago Teenage boy, 17, fled home screaming 'he's stabbed me' after double murder in Christmas Day stabbing that also left a dog dead

Neighbours said the 17-year-old, who has not been named, suffered wounds to his head and chest in the attack in which the women, aged 38 and 24 also died.

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7 hours ago Beachgoer stumbles upon human leg that washed up on Southern California coast

The human remains were found just a day after two fishermen went missing after setting sail from a nearby beach, but it’s not yet clear if the incidents are related

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8 hours ago New UK Weather maps show when two walls of snow will hit with half a foot settling

The latest snow maps show two massive snow systems set to cover several hundred miles of UK land in the new year - with only one patch of the country to be spared

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8 hours ago 'I wanted to rescue a dog nobody else wanted, then he ended up rescuing me'

Floki, a large Presa Canario and Dutch Shepherd mix, had spent eight months in kennels

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8 hours ago Organizers say two sailors have died in Sydney to Hobart yacht race amid wild weather conditions

Organizers said that two Sydney to Hobart sailors have died at sea amid wild weather conditions that forced line honors favorite Master Lock Comanche to withdraw among mass retirements

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8 hours ago Family is charged £618 for just two hotdogs at popular Christmas market on festive day out

Laure Brumpton, 34, and her husband Alan, 37, were enjoying a day out at Nottingham 's Christmas markets when they decided to buy their two children a festive hot dog treat.

Economics

8 hours ago Owner of Britain's oldest DVD rental store shares how business still booms 40 years on

Alongside renting DVDs, the dad-of-two also sells stationary, repairs scratched DVDs discs and runs a successful photocopying and printing service whilst also having become a local community hub

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9 hours ago 'The worst smell I've ever experienced on a live animal': Couple left 'sweet' dog with tumour for a year

Scratch was 'mainly fed sausages', said the RSPCA

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10 hours ago 'Landlord kicked my family out 5 days before Christmas and served my child the eviction notice'

After being evicted and living in unsafe conditions, families like Emma, Aimee, and Zee are finding hope this Christmas, thanks to Shelter's support in securing safe, stable homes

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11 hours ago Russian ship from 'shadow fleet' detained by Finland over deep sea cable sabotage claims

The most-recent incident has raised fears of sabotage after two data cables, one running between Finland and Germany, the other between Lithuania and Sweden, were severed in November

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11 hours ago Three quarters of Brits think Royals should cough up and pay taxes on their estates

More than 150,000 people have signed a petition calling on King Charles III and Prince William to speed up work on sub-standard properties after our investigation revealed scores fail minimum energy efficiency standards for landlords

Economics

11 hours ago Netflix Squid Game leaves fans thinking they're 'hallucinating' after Season 2 twist

Squid Game season two has finally landed on Netflix, with fans of the show already blown away by an 'insane' twist at the end of episode three that has left them 'hallucinating'.

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