74 minutes ago Liam Payne 'smashed laptop to ground' after reading email minutes before death

A young woman who spoke to Liam Payne just 30 minutes before he fell to his death from a hotel's third-floor balcony in Argentina has described his 'bizarre' last words and actions

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80 minutes ago Israel condemns UN chief for not ‘welcoming’ Yahya Sinwar killing: US pushes for Gaza ceasefire – Middle East crisis live

Israeli foreign minister says UN secretary general António Guterres remains barred from entering IsraelAt least 28 people have been killed in an Israeli airstrike on a school turned shelter in the Jabaliya neighbourhood of Gaza City, amid accusations Israel intends to forcibly expel the remaining population in a renewed ground campaign.The bombing of Abu Hussein school in Jabaliya on Thursday killed 28, including doctors and several children, and injured dozens more, according to health officials, who warned the final toll was likely to be higher. Another 11 people were killed in two separate airstrikes in Gaza City, and it was unclear how many were killed in other strikes in central and southern Gaza. Continue reading...

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86 minutes ago Karl Ove Knausgård: ‘The book that changed me as a teenager? The History of Bestiality’

The Norwegian author on the magic of Ursula K LeGuin, returning to Virginia Woolf, and the insight of Jorge Luis BorgesMy earliest reading memory One of the most intriguing books, when I was around six years old, was Gangles by Ronald McCuaig. The main character, a wild girl from Australia, could stand on top of fountains and travelled around with a whale by balancing on the water spray the whale exhaled. Reading that book was one of the great experiences of my childhood. That is completely impossible to understand when I leaf through it now: how could something so small grow into something so huge? Pure magic.My favourite book growing up A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula K Le Guin. No one above, no one beside. I must have read it 10 times ...

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90 minutes ago Beauty fans save £62 on skincare and hair products in Give Me Cosmetics advent calendar deal

The Give Me Cosmetics Book of Positivity Advent Calendar is packed with 12 full sized products, including hair and skin heroes, and is currently on sale for £60

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2 hours ago Labour will reform benefits system to save £3bn, says minister – UK politics live

‘We will not go ahead with the Tory plan,’ Alison McGovern says, adding: ‘We will bring forward our own reforms’The chancellor will hold talks with City bosses on Friday at the first meeting of Labour’s British infrastructure taskforce, as the government seeks advice on how to boost investment in the UK.Finance leaders from HSBC, Lloyds and M&G will be among those involved in the discussions, which the Treasury says will take place regularly.We have always said that the work capability assessment is not working and needs to be reformed or replaced alongside a proper plan to support disabled people to work.We will deliver savings through our own reforms, including genuine support to help disabled people into work.” Continue reading...

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2 hours ago Get ready for Ashley! Met Office names first storm of the season with severe gales and rain set to blow in on Sunday after UK fog warning

Storm Ashley was named today and will rapidly form tomorrow by explosive cyclogenesis - also known as a 'weather bomb' - before hitting Britain with strong winds on Sunday.

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2 hours ago Iran says Yahya Sinwar killing will strengthen ‘spirit of resistance’: US pushes for Gaza ceasefire – Middle East crisis live

Iran says Muslims will ‘look up to martyr Sinwar’; Kamala Harris says death ‘an opportunity to finally end the war’At least 28 people have been killed in an Israeli airstrike on a school turned shelter in the Jabaliya neighbourhood of Gaza City, amid accusations Israel intends to forcibly expel the remaining population in a renewed ground campaign.The bombing of Abu Hussein school in Jabaliya on Thursday killed 28, including doctors and several children, and injured dozens more, according to health officials, who warned the final toll was likely to be higher. Another 11 people were killed in two separate airstrikes in Gaza City, and it was unclear how many were killed in other strikes in central and southern Gaza. Continue reading...

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2 hours ago Eurostar offers half price tickets for spontaneous travellers — but there are catches

The Eurostar is offering half price tickets to spontaneous travellers who want to book a last-minute holiday away — but there are several catches you need to know about

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3 hours ago Really comfortable' reading cushion that 'reduces back pain' and keeps you 'so warm' has 20% off

The 'comfortable' teddy fleece reading cushion by OHS provides support for your back while sitting up in bed, on the sofa or on a chair - and its currently on sale

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3 hours ago Giorgi Mamardashvili sends Alisson Becker 'fight' message ahead of Liverpool battle

Giorgi Mamardashvili will join Liverpool next summer and the Georgian has insisted he is ready to fight for the place current No.1 Alisson Becker has made his own

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