55 m. ago North Korea breaks silence on fighting for Putin against Ukraine as new ceasefire announced

Russian President Vladimir Putin calls for WWII anniversary ceasefire as Kim Jong-Un admits he's sent thousands of troops to 'anihilate' Ukraine in chilling new escalation of Ukraine war

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67 m. ago Boffins make shocking discovery as bloke ages whiskey at the bottom of Loch Ness

Scottish spirits brand Domhayn have created an exclusive method of submerging their casks of whiskey into the mysterious depths of Loch Ness to soak up some magic and improve the spirit

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1 hour ago ‘Spectacular’ fire and light display in Salford to mark VE Day

Victory in Europe Day is celebrated on May 8

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2 h. ago Power cuts in Spain and Portugal as countries hit by massive blackouts

France, Spain and Portugal have been hit by huge blackouts as major cities including Madrid, Seville and Lisbon are left without power, causing thousands to be stranded

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2 h. ago Inside the Man City dilemma that's forcing fans to make an impossible decision

The Manchester Evening News spoke to Manchester City fans who made the trip to Wembley for the FA Cup semi-final as thousands stayed at home due to the rising cost of following the Blues.

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2 h. ago Holly Hagan reveals botched surgeries are her 'biggest regret' and left her 'thousands of pounds' out of pocket as she shows off her body transformation after overhauling fitness regime

The Geordie Shore star, 32, has undergone a host of operations over the years including lip fillers , Botox injections, jaw fillers, nose-fillers, a non-surgical bum lift and three boob-jobs.

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2 h. ago Moment Southport victim’s father crosses London Marathon finish line in daughter’s name

The father of a girl killed in the Southport attack was among the thousands of runners at the London Marathon on Sunday, 27 April.

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2 h. ago Kilmarnock no.2 praises 'professional and disciplined’ display in win over Ross County

Goals in either half from Bruce Anderson and Liam Donnelly proved decisive in the victory

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2 h. ago The quiet village being terrorised by feral children: Owners of family

Staff at the shop claim they receive daily verbal abuse from the yobs and say they have had display stands thrown at them as the initial threats of violence continues to grow more real.

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3 h. ago 50 faces of the Manchester Marathon 2025 as thousands take part in huge event

The Manchester Marathon 2025 was a big moment for the city and for those undertaking the huge 26.2m route

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3 h. ago The missing lynx: how the rise of border walls has split up wildlife populations

In an age of growing hostility to migrants, there are 10 times more barriers on borders than when the Berlin Wall fell. But as well as the human cost, animals are unintended victimsThe lynxes of the Białowieża forest once freely prowled through 1,420 sq km (548 sq miles) of ancient woodland. Then, in 2022, the habitat was abruptly sliced in two. Poland built a 115-mile (186km) wall across its border with Belarus to stop refugees and migrants entering the EU. About 15 lynxes were left stranded on the Polish side of the forest, forced into a genetic bottleneck.The 5.5-metre high barrier, which is topped with wire and cameras, also dissects the forest’s population of bison, wolves and elk. Researchers monitored 10 sites along the border, walking along sections and counting signs of humans and wildlife. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Scientists say this common food type is killing ‘thousands’ every year

Experts say there is a link between people eating UPFs and a greater risk of early death

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5 h. ago Humanitarian needs remain pressing a month after Myanmar's deadly quake

The humanitarian needs of hundreds of thousands of survivors remain desperately pressing a month after Myanmar’s deadly earthquake, compounded by airstrikes that the military government is reportedly carrying out despite ceasefires

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6 h. ago Ancient cloth which lay at bottom of Perthshire loch for thousands of years goes on display

Woven material It is on show for the first time at The Scottish Crannog Centre’s Iron Age village, visitor centre and museum, near Kenmore, Loch Tay.

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6 h. ago The common food type killing ‘thousands’ according to major new study

Experts behind the study said they believe there is a relationship between people eating UPFs and an increased risk of early death

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7 h. ago 22 brilliant photos of Celtic fans celebrating the club's historic Scottish Premiership title win

Celtic thrashed Dundee United 5-0 to secure their fourth successive Scottish Premiership title before being welcome back to Celtic Park by thousands of fans.

Culture

7 h. ago Is a River Alive? by Robert Macfarlane review – streams of consciousness

An impassioned plea to save our rivers combines poetry and adventureTracking a river through a cedar forest in Ecuador, Robert Macfarlane comes to a 30ft-high waterfall and, below it, a wide pool. It’s irresistible: he plunges in. The water under the falls is turbulent, a thousand little fists punching his shoulders. He’s exhilarated. No one could mistake this for a “dying” river, sluggish or polluted. But that thought sparks others: “Is this thing I’m in really alive? By whose standards? By what proof? As for speaking to or for a river, or comprehending what a river wants – well, where would you even start?”He’s in the right place to be asking. In September 2008, Ecuador, “this small country with a vast moral imagination”, became the first nation in the world to legislate on behalf of water, “since its condition as an essential element for life makes it a necessary aspect for existence of all living beings”. This enshrinement of the Rights of Nature set off similar development...

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8 h. ago Millie Bobbie Brown and Owen Cooper among thousands celebrating Liverpool's historic Premier League win

Stars of Stranger Things and Adolescence pictured supporting the Reds at Anfield on Sunday

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8 h. ago Pier pressure! Hilarious moments cruise ship latecomers miss the boat as punctual passengers wave them goodbye

Over the years clips have been circulated online of so-called 'pier runners', who are jeered on by thousands of other passengers as they make the long, awkward journey down the jetty.

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8 h. ago What we know about papel conclave as Vatican closes Sistine Chapel to the public

The Sistine Chapel, where cardinals will gather to elect the next pope, is closing to the public as the Vatican turns its attention to the ancient process of choosing a successor to Pope Francis

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