39 m. ago Holidaymakers’ horror as human foot washes up on Ibiza beach

A beachgoer found the human appendage on the shore of a popular Ibiza beach

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47 m. ago Love Island fans promised a 'feast' as UK first announced by ITV

There's exciting news for fans of the hit reality dating series

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61 m. ago ‘It’s a road to destruction’: climate defenders facing surge in reprisals, says UN expert

Mary Lawlor, UN special rapporteur for human rights defenders, accuses US, UK and other governments of paying lip service to climate goals while criminalizing activistsHuman rights defenders organizing to prevent climate catastrophe are facing a surge in reprisals, as governments around the world denigrate, delegitimize and criminalize activists in spite of worsening global heating, a top United Nations official has told the Guardian.Mary Lawlor, the UN special rapporteur for human rights defenders since 2020, has documented hundreds of cases where states have sought to smear and silence climate defenders engaged in peaceful protest, non-violent civil disobedience and litigation. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Meet the island nation smaller than Taunton who could be heading to the World Cup after stunning European heavyweights

Could you and your mates from down the road hold your own at the World Cup? That's practically the question facing the men of these islands after they stunned Czechia.

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1 hour ago Remote Scottish island distillery that only began production in 2024 secures £1.5 million boost

“Securing this investment is a major milestone for us and for the island” – founder Angus MacMillan

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1 hour ago Paul Mescal's new movie Hamnet is praised as 'sublime' and Oscar

Paul Mescal's new movie Hamnet has been praised as 'sublime' and Oscar-worthy as critics lauded his portrayal of Shakespeare in a sea of hugely-positive reviews.

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3 h. ago Pick a Colour by Souvankham Thammavongsa review – behind the scenes at the nail salon

This impressive novel shows how war, colonialism and migration play out in a small room where everyone’s name tag says SusanPick a Colour, the first novel from Laotian-Canadian poet and short-story writer Souvankham Thammavongsa, takes place over one summer’s day in a nail bar; implicitly in Canada, but it could be in any city. The narrative potential of such businesses, where customers pay for a particular service and expect to receive other kinds of care, has been explored in films and novels set in taxis, hairdressers and, in Katja Oskamp’s Marzahn, Mon Amour, a chiropody clinic. Such settings open rich questions: who has the power, the one who pays or the one who shapes the customer’s body, often with alarmingly sharp implements? How human can such exchanges of cash for care or “beauty” be? What do we buy and what do we sell in these transactions?The novel sets out its stall plainly. Narrated by Ning, the salon owner and a retired boxer, t...

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3 h. ago 'Most beautiful village in England' 'like stepping into postcard' has very famous fan

The picturesque village of Bibury is often referred to as the "most beautiful village in England" - and it's easy to see why, with its charming cottages, tranquil river and stunning natural beauty

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4 h. ago Norris as Senna and Piastri as Prost? No, but McLaren must hope title is settled on track | Giles Richards

Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri argued over events in Singapore and their team have to be careful it doesn’t continue in the title run-inMcLaren and Formula One could do with anything decisive in the championship battle between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri being decided on the track and without reference to the pit wall as the title run-in begins at the Circuit of the Americas on Friday.With the Singapore Grand Prix’s doubtless extensive and tense debriefs dealt with, McLaren will be hoping for a reset. Norris was almost certainly more than aware of the historical context of his riposte to his aggrieved teammate at the last grand prix weekend. In a fiercely contested title fight with the Australian, that Norris invoked one of Ayrton Senna’s most famous sentiments was lost on no one but the incident that provoked his comment was of an entirely different nature to those that defined the Brazilian’s great rivalries. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Frantic police search for missing Scots woman, 28, after mystery disappearance

COPS have launched a frantic search for a missing Scots woman who vanished on the Isle of Lewis. Georgia MacLennan, 28, from Stornoway, was reported missing yesterday afternoon. She was last seen outside a property in the Grimshader Lochs area on the island’s south-east coast at around 4.45pm on Sunday. Officers leading up the search...

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4 h. ago First seven Israeli hostages released by Hamas as Gaza peace deal handover starts

The first seven Israeli hostages have been released by Hamas, according to the International Red Cross Committee, as crowds gathered in Tel Aviv erupted into celebration.

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5 h. ago Six big questions over Simister Island upgrade which will affect millions of journeys

The notoriously congested interchange is to undergo a huge transformation

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5 h. ago Violent brawl erupts at end of Chiefs vs Lions with Brian Branch giving Kansas City star a bloody nose

It was sparked by Lions defender Brian Branch, who swung for Juju Smith-Schuster after ignoring Patrick Mahomes when he reached out to shake his hand.

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7 h. ago A new island erupted from the sea – can it show us how nature works without human interference?

The volcanic island of Surtsey emerged in the 1960s, and scientists say studying its development offers hope for damaged ecosystems worldwideThe crew of the Ísleifur II had just finished casting their nets off the coast of southern Iceland when they realised something was wrong. In the early morning gloom in November 1963, a dark mass filled the sky over the Atlantic Ocean. They rushed to the radio, thinking that another fishing vessel was burning at sea, but no boats in the area were in distress.Then, their trawler began to drift unexpectedly, unnerving the crew further. The cook scrambled to wake the captain, thinking they were being pulled into a whirlpool. Finally, through binoculars, they spotted columns of ash bursting from the water and realised what was going on: a volcano was erupting in the ocean below. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago National Trust and TV wildlife expert team up on autumn nature campaign

People urged to savour sights, sounds and smells of the season as poll shows a disconnect during darker monthsThere may be a bite in the wind and the nights are certainly drawing in but a conservation charity and a television wildlife champion have launched a campaign aimed at getting more people connecting with nature in the autumn and winter months.The National Trust is launching a “Wild Senses” campaign on the back of the new BBC series Hamza’s Hidden Wild Isles in which the wildlife expert and camera operator Hamza Yassin celebrates the UK’s seasons and encourages viewers to notice, appreciate and reconnect to wildlife everywhere. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago Moment roads become rivers as floodwaters sweep away cars in Spain

Torrential rain unleashed travel chaos on the island of Ibiza, with footage showing locals and tourists trundling across the roads which have been engulfed by water thanks to Storm Alice

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9 h. ago David Attenborough outfoxes foxes in a bid to expose London's critters for new doc

Sir David Attenborough is set to explore the wildlife of London in a new BBC programme, which will see the naturalist delve into the unique landscape of the city he has called home for 75 years

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11 h. ago Driveways and patios will be clean in '30 minutes' with simple 2

Cleaning your driveway and patio is essential to keep the spaces in top condition and prevent issues down the line - and a property expert has shared a natural method

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12 h. ago Beavers, pigs and ponies to rewild landscape in first Government

Boothby Wildland, the first ‘landscape recovery’ scheme supported by the Government, aims to be an ‘exemplar’ in using private finance to help nature.

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15 h. ago World Cup qualifier erupts in chaotic scenes as three sent off after ref shoved in brawl as ex

A WORLD CUP qualifier between Iraq and Indonesia erupted into chaos as three players were sent off and the referee was pushed in crazy scenes. Former Manchester United star Zidane Iqbal scored the only goal of a 1-0 win for Iraq. But that was about as routine as it got at the King Abdullah Sports...

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