72 minutes ago Champagne’s sordid secret: the homeless and hungry migrants picking grapes for France’s luxury winemakers

Exclusive: Guardian investigation finds an underpaid, underfed workforce, some of whom are forced to sleep on the streets, exploited by a system of labour providersPhotographs by Valentina Camu/Divergence for the GuardianA Guardian investigation has found workers in France’s champagne industry are being underpaid and forced to sleep on the streets and steal food to stave off hunger.Workers from west Africa and eastern Europe in the town of Épernay, home to the headquarters of some of the world’s most expensive champagne brands, including Moët & Chandon and Mercier, claim that they are either not being paid for their work or illegally underpaid by vineyards near the town. Continue reading...

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74 minutes ago Russia urged to act lawfully after video purportedly shows Australian man fighting for Ukraine captured

Dfat making inquiries about footage showing man who identifies himself as Oscar Jenkins, PM confirmsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe federal government has urged Russia to adhere to international law obligations regarding prisoners of war, after a video purporting to show the Russian capture of an Australian man fighting for Ukraine on the war’s eastern front circulated online.The man, who identified himself as Oscar Jenkins, is struck several times and questioned roughly in Russian in the video, which was circulating on the messaging service Telegram. Nine newspapers, which broke news of the video, reported that the footage was first shared by the Russian journalist Alexander Sladkov. Continue reading...

Culture

1 hour ago Homelessness crisis sees lifeline Scots shelter turn 20 people away each night

“We are not a hostel, we are not a hotel. We are literally an emergency life-saving mattress to allow somebody to get some warmth, some dignity, some food, some compassion.”

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1 hour ago James Corden forced to correct fellow Graham Norton Show guest in awkward exchange

Wonka actor, Timothee Chalamet was confused about how long Gavin and Stacey had been on UK television for

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1 hour ago Delicious gingerbread recipe loved by Prince George makes for a perfect last minute Christmas treat

The deliciously moreish gingerbread cookie recipe beloved by the royal family will be a staple of their festive celebration this year - and it's easier to recreate than you may think

Politics

2 hours ago 'I tried viral smashed Brussels sprouts recipe and it's sure to convert any haters'

The controversial vegetable is a Christmas dinner staple, and by adding a couple of simple ingredients, you can transform them into something much more tasty

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2 hours ago Quick and tasty spinach pastry recipe that'll leave guests drooling this Christmas

Food blogger Ashley Lamego shared her easy recipe for spinach dipp puffs - and they could be a hit with guests this Christmas. It takes just 20 minutes to whip this up...

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3 hours ago Man Utd transfer news: Ruben Amorim's request to land next Cristiano Ronaldo

Manchester United's recruitment over the years has left a lot to be desired and Ruben Amorim wants the club to seek talent from Portugal, having missed several gems in recent years

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3 hours ago People are only just realising why you shouldn't put Christmas trees in soil or sand

If you want to get the most out of your Christmas tree, there's a vital reason you shouldn't be putting it anywhere near soil or sand - and the reason may shock you

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3 hours ago Just 2 percent of people can solve this letter IQ test stumping nearly everyone

A brainteaser shared on X about a father's son's name left lots of users convinced they had worked it out - but can you answer it correctly without getting tripped up?

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