2 hours ago Optical illusion exposes key personality traits – depending on what you see first

An optical illusion shared on TikTok claims what you see first in the image can determine what kind of person you are and how your mind works, with three different animals to spot

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4 hours ago The Don, London: ‘The expectation was for something warmer’ – restaurant review

The menu here was overseen by Rowley Leigh, but his generous touch in the kitchen is missingThe Don, 20 St Swithin’s Lane, London EC4N 8AD. Starters £14.50–£19.50, mains £22.50–£47.50, desserts £11.50–£12.50, wines from £35The Don in London’s Square Mile is a chilly restaurant. It’s not simply that on this grey November lunchtime, the vent to our left is pumping frigid air into the room, as if they failed to notice the clocks went back weeks ago. It’s also the hard-lined space with the slab-like picture windows looking out on to St Swithin’s Lane. It’s the parquet and the bright lights, the hefty chairs upholstered in a frosty shade of cadet blue, and the desperate attempt to soften everything with a large fern imprint on a taupe wall. The tables are set just far enough apart so diners can plot against their rivals and mutter “your shout or mine” at each other without being overheard. It feels like an overworked TV production designer’s idea of a City restaurant, from which at any m...

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5 hours ago Exclusive: photographs reveal first glimpse of uncontacted Amazon community

Automatic cameras in the Brazilian rainforest show images of the Massaco people, who are flourishing despite environmental threatsRead more on this story: New images show Brazil’s uncontacted people are thriving – but with success comes a new threatRemarkable images taken by automatic cameras in the Brazilian rainforest reveal an isolated community that appears to be thriving despite pressure from ranchers and illegal encroachment into the Amazon.The pictures, of a group of men, offer the outside world its first glimpse of the community – and give further evidence the population is growing. The group is known as the Massaco after the river that runs through their lands, but no one knows what they call themselves, while their language, social fabric and beliefs remain a mystery. Continue reading...

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5 hours ago 'Genius' rocky road Christmas pudding is the perfect alternative dessert

Baker Jane Dunn rustled up a 'genius' chocolate alternative to the classic Christmas pudding - here's how to make it

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8 hours ago You're a genius if you can solve 'impossible' riddle in 12 seconds without revealing answer

Discover whether you're really worthy of a Mensa membership with this fiendish adult riddle that you'll need to solve in just 12 seconds or less. So, what are you waiting for?

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10 hours ago Proud Prince William and Princess Kate pictured beside all three children at Christmas concert

The royals were joined at Westminster Abbey by 1600 guests including celebrities GMB’s Ben Shephard, actress Giovanna Fletcher, singer Mollie King and cricketer Stuart Broad

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11 hours ago Arne Engels declares Celtic would have STILL won Premier Sports Cup even if Rangers were awarded VAR penalty

The Belgian wasn't buying into the spot kick controversy

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12 hours ago Scott McTominay's Napoli grab back Serie A top spot as Scotland ace's form prompts talk of more Man Utd raids

Napoli land big win away at Genoa but Gilmour remains in reserve

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13 hours ago Glastonbury fans spot 'sign' of hope that indie musician will finally get to perform

Glastonbury Festival 2025 is just over six months away and fans have shared hope that musician Tom Misch, who has just teased a new album, will get to perform at the festival

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