1 hour ago TikTokers warned of trend that could leave users with ‘a lifetime of pain’

The hashtag #droppingthingsonmyfoot has been used on hundreds of videos

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2 h. ago Marcus Rashford told what he must do as Unai Emery responds to Aston Villa display

Marcus Rashford provided both of the assists for Marco Asensio's goals in Aston Villa's 2-1 win over Chelsea, but Unai Emery believes the on-loan Manchester United forward can do even more

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2 h. ago One Day, Everyone Will Always Have Been Against This by Omar El Akkad review – Gaza and the sound of silence

This powerful new book examines the moral contradictions of the west and asks what liberal values mean in the face of such brutal and sustained obliteration of human lifeLike many people, I have followed the unrelenting horror that has unfolded in Gaza since the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel on 7 October 2023 mainly through the medium of social media. The Instagram reels of citizen journalists on the ground have become for me and countless others the most powerful testimony to the slaughter, destruction and trauma visited on the already beleaguered Palestinian population. Recorded at great risk, they are often heartbreaking and enraging: so many dead infants; so many maimed and traumatised children; so many obliterated families and communities.Some of these witnesses have achieved heroic status among their millions of followers, the likes of Motaz Azaiza, a photojournalist who was evacuated to Qatar after 108 days covering the carnage at close hand; Wael Al-Dahdouh, the Al Jazeer...

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2 h. ago 'I visited war torn city on Ukraine's frontline – Donald Trump cannot ignore this nation's courage'

The Mirror has heard story after story of tragedy this week on a visit to Zaporizhzhia, a war-torn region partly occupied by Russia – but people here are standing strong.

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3 h. ago Why world needs Keir Starmer to play role of 'Trump whisperer', however distasteful it is

The challenge for Keir Starmer and other democratic world leaders is to keep the US within the global family of liberal democracies until Donald Trump leaves office

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3 h. ago Israel delays release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners over ‘humiliating’ handover of hostages

Hamas accuses Netanyahu of ‘stalling’ release of Palestinian prisoners

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3 h. ago Voices: Why I support The Independent’s campaign to oppose Donald Trump’s assault on democracy and liberty

Keir Starmer must stand up on behalf of Britain in the face of Trump’s attempt to dismantle the post-Second World War security architecture of our continent, writes Sir Ed Davey

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3 h. ago Leading Philips air fryer worth £180 plummets to £84 with limited stack deal

The Philips dual-drawer air fryer is ideal for large families, and cooks two different foods simultaneously

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3 h. ago I saw the devastation of homes burned and a school destroyed in Gaza

When the news of the October 7 attacks broke, I could never have imagined the devastating consequences of that Hamas attack and the subsequent war, and the horror that continues to unfold in the region.

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4 h. ago Wounded, recovered and back to war. Ukrainian soldiers are returning to battle after amputation

Ukrainian soldiers who lost limbs in the three-year war against Russia are returning to the battlefield out of a sense of duty amid the grim outlook for their country

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4 h. ago Can Moldova – population 2.4m – show the world how to stand up to Putin?

The tiny former Soviet republic’s determination not to be cowed by the Kremlin could provide a template for the west on how to hold back the tide of subversion and corruptionHow can a democracy defend itself from an attacker who does not respect any democratic rules?When your assailant uses corruption, blackmail, economic war, cyber attacks, covert campaigns and street violence – while all you have are inefficient courts and even slower international institutions. Can you lose your sovereignty by being too soft? If you respond with censorship or even cancelling elections, don’t you lose your values? Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Insanely beautiful Spanish seaside city with theme park named cheapest for Brits

Getting a holiday booked can be an expensive ordeal, but Travel Supermarket has named the cheapest city to visit in Spain for budget-conscious families

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6 h. ago Trump sparks meltdown in Europe as he slaps down Ukraine and pushes bold peace plan

European leaders were on the brink of a meltdown when Donald Trump slammed Ukraine and pushed a last-minute peace plan.

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6 h. ago Latest death notices across Wales as families remember loved ones

Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one

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7 h. ago Home Secretary to meet US border tsar dubbed Ice Barbie over crackdown on migrants

Yvette Cooper is planning a meeting with Kristi Noem (pictured), the Secretary of Homeland Security, who has described the US border with Mexico as a 'war zone'.

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8 h. ago Amy Adams puts on busty display as she cozies up to husband Darren Le Gallo at Independent Spirit Awards 2025

Amy Adams and her husband looked like lovebirds on the red carpet at the Independent Spirit Awards on Saturday in Santa Monica, California.

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8 h. ago TikTokers warned of bizarre trend that sees them dropping heavy objects on their feet

The hashtag #droppingthingsonmyfoot has been used on hundreds of videos

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9 h. ago Affluent neighborhood at war over family's distasteful front yard display

Alexis Luttrell decked out her home in Tennessee with a decorative skeleton and skeleton dog ahead of Halloween last year, only to repurpose them to hold political signs a week later for Election Day.

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9 h. ago UK to unveil new Russia sanctions to mark three years of Ukraine war

The US has started negotiations on ending the conflict with Russia, but excluded Kyiv from the talks.

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10 h. ago Callum McGregor insists Celtic 'miles' from success but skipper can forgive rare Hibs stinker

The Hoops captain believes the team have got enough credit in the bank to be excused for their below part display at Easter Road

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