2 hours ago A royal welcome! Sweet images of King Charles and Queen Camilla are projected onto Sydney Opera House as historic Australia tour gets underway

The illumination at the Sydney Opera House was due to begin at 8pm local time (10am UK time), 30 minutes before the couple were due to land, but ran into trouble because of a Cunard cruise ship.

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3 hours ago Inside Wynne Evans' pretty Welsh hometown where average house price is £204,000

Wynne Evans, who is currently competing on Strictly Come Dancing, grew up in the Welsh market town of Carmarthen, which has a rich history dating back over 2,000 years.

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3 hours ago Elon Musk has been inescapable in this election. How could he affect the results?

Tesla and SpaceX chief’s behavior sets him apart from even the most politically active billionaires – serving as a Trump policy adviser and mega-donorLess than a month before the presidential election, Elon Musk has made himself a near-constant presence in the race. At a rally for Donald Trump in Pennsylvania, Musk jumps with glee wearing a custom black Maga hat. On social media, he posts AI-generated images attacking Kamala Harris. Behind the scenes, he bankrolls one of the largest pro-Trump political action committees.The billionaire CEO of Tesla and SpaceX has emerged as a unique influence on the campaign in ways that set him apart from even the most politically active billionaires and tech elite. He is all at once a vocal Trump surrogate, campaign mega-donor, informal policy adviser...

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3 hours ago Urgent standing desk health warning issued to anyone who uses them for work

A new study has shown that standing motionless for hours on end isn't as good for you as you might think, and could even lead to serious health complications.

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3 hours ago Great British getaways: Discovering the spot in Northern Ireland with 'one of the UK's best coastlines'

The Daily Mail's Tom Chesshyre visits the small town of Portrush in County Antrim, which lies amid 'rugged cliffs, ­towering dunes and sweeping beaches'.

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3 hours ago Morrisons shoppers in affluent town are outraged that they have to press security buzzer before they can buy champagne

Bottles for as little as £31 have been placed in a glass security cabinet. Other more expensive brands include £47 Veuve Clicquot and £50 Bollinger and Moet

Economics

4 hours ago Study finds almost all drinking water contains ‘forever chemicals’ that do not break down naturally

Scientists discover 10 PFAS in tap and bottled water in major UK and Chinese cities

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4 hours ago Aldi praised for dolls with impressive features in new inclusive toy range

The discount retailer has released a range of toys with different conditions, including vitiligo, cochlear implants, and birthmarks, in UK stores as part of its new range, Little Town Plush Dolls.

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4 hours ago Some types of PFAS may cause sleep disorders in young adults, study finds

High blood concentrations of ‘forever chemical’ compound PFOS linked to problems falling asleep and waking up Some of the most common types of PFAS may cause sleep disorders in young adults, new research finds, and the study’s authors for the first time identified how the chemicals probably impact the brain to cause disruptions.The peer-reviewed University of Southern California (USC) study looked at PFAS levels in the blood of adults between 19 and 24 years old, and found those in the highest one-third slept an average of about 80 fewer minutes nightly than those in the lowest third. Continue reading...

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