68 m. ago Squid Game: the show’s worst characters are back and they’re as unbelievably wooden as ever

The South Korean smash hit drama that gripped global audiences returns for a final instalment. It’s brutal, cruel and, sadly, brings back the animal-mask wearing VIPs whose season one appearance caused global mockeryLook alive – Squid Game returns this week! There’s still no sign of any squid, which is the kind of false advertising that ruined The Pink Panther. But that’s good, because squid are terrifying. Once, showing off on holiday, I offered to cook for a group of friends. I didn’t speak the language where we were, and ended up leaving the fishmonger with a big bag of tentacles. As I attempted to remove the head, guts, beak and skin of the creatures, their internal sacs burst, coating me in viscous black ink. I suffered an allergic reaction, don’t eat squid any more, and don’t see those friends.Squid Game the TV show (Netflix, Friday 26 June) has proved even more traumatising. Set on a hidden island, the competition pits hundreds of desperate, indebted people aga...

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69 m. ago Homes with hanging baskets urged to repeat crucial 60 second task daily

With temperatures expected to reach over 30°C this weekend, with relentless sun beating on your patch, pay extra attention to your hanging baskets, pots and window boxes

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92 m. ago Met Office warns of flooding and damage to buildings TODAY despite 32C heatwave

The weather may change abruptly in your area today and on Sunday, so much so that around 20mm of rain will fall in just a few hours across parts of Lancashire, the Met Office says

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2 h. ago Iran is the enemy Netanyahu has always wanted to destroy. Even from their bomb shelters, most Israelis support his war | Aluf Benn

Within Israel, Iran is seen as the ultimate threat. The prime minister knows this is his chance to rewrite his bloodied legacy “It’s 1938 and Iran is Germany The Jewish people will not allow a second Holocaust.” Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, recited slogans like these incessantly for decades, urging action against the gravest threat to the Jewish state – a nuclear-armed Iran. He conveyed the message to successive US presidents. He presented a bomb cartoon at the UN. At countless Holocaust memorial events he described Iran’s nuclear ambitions as the present-day “final solution”.Netanyahu talked and talked about the pressing Iranian threat, but his listeners were not convinced. They dismissed him as an alarmist whose deadline Iran crossed year after year without deploying a nuclear weapon (it still hasn’t). Netanyahu’s critics at home taunted him as a chicken who would never dare to attack Iran’s nuclear installations – unlike his more decisive predecessors, who had ord...

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2 h. ago Alcohol should have labels warning drinkers of cancer risks, charities say

Health organisations have written to Keir Starmer urging him to force drinks producers to include warningsCans and bottles of beer, wine and spirits should explicitly warn drinkers that alcohol causes cancer, an unprecedented alliance of doctors, charities and public experts have said.Warning labels would tackle “shockingly low” public awareness in the UK that alcohol is proven to cause seven forms of cancer and 17,000 cases a year of the disease, they claim. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago 5 quick and fresh salad recipes to keep you cool during a heatwave

Beat the heat with these simple salads, ready in under 30 minutes from prep to plate. Packed with leafy greens, light dressings and summery flavours, they’re just what you need when it’s too hot to cook

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2 h. ago UK heatwave alert: Pet owners issued urgent warning for common hack that could be dangerous

With the UK set to sizzle in 30C heat this week, a dog owner has shared a stark warning about the dangers of spraying your pet with cold water to cool them down

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2 h. ago Ninja CREAMi that makes slushies, ice cream, milkshake and more drops below £200 in time for heatwave

The perfect accompaniment to the warmer weather

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3 h. ago Current heatwave ‘likely to kill almost 600 people in England and Wales’

Surge in deaths would not be occurring without human-caused global heating, scientists say as analysis publishedAlmost 600 people are expected to die early in the heatwave roasting England and Wales, a rapid analysis has found.The surge in deaths would not be occurring without human-caused global heating, the scientists said, with temperatures boosted by 2C-4C by the pollution from fossil fuels. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Anyone at a barbecue this weekend urged to 'act fast' over sudden problem

Cleaning whizz Lynsey Crombie, aka the Queen of Clean, explains why it's important to take immediate action if you stain your clothes with barbecue-related nasties

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3 h. ago 5 essential car checks you should do before hitting the road in heatwave

Scorching temperatures of above 30C have hit this week as the UK experiences a heatwave. With that in mind, motoring experts have shared the essential car checks you need to carry out in the hot weather

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3 h. ago UK weather: Second heatwave could send temperatures to 39C as maps reveal date

Weather maps indicate that the latest uncomfortable heatwave may not be the worst of the year so far, as temperatures seem set to increase by a sweltering nearly 10C in July

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5 h. ago He forced a schoolgirl to her knees on a footpath then raped her

The court heard the victim's school work had suffered and that she was now scared to go out and struggled when in crowds because she could not trust people

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6 h. ago Anyone suffering from heatwave urged to do one thing before going to bed

This Morning cleaning guru Lynsey Crombie, aka the Queen of Clean, shares her simple trick for tackling yellow armpit stains as a result of sweat and deodorant build-up

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6 h. ago Warning over 'two tier' support for ADHD sufferers amid 'significant' rise in the use of unregulated private providers

ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) is characterised by patterns of restlessness, impulsivity and difficulty concentrating on one thing.

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6 h. ago UK heatwave this weekend set to see temperatures soar to 34C though with storms also ahead

Forecasters predict highs of 34C (93F) in parts of eastern England such as Cambridgeshire, and 30C in the North East.

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6 h. ago UK households urged to spray £1 kitchen ingredient wasps simply detest

Wasps can sting a number of times when they feel threatened leaving painful marks on humans - but there's a way to keep them at bay and it's not going to break the bank

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7 h. ago Heatwave 'to kill nearly 600 people' across England and Wales, experts warn

Temperatures are set to soar between Thursday to Sunday with some parts of the country expected to reach 32C - but experts have issued an ugent warning ahead of the heatwave

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7 h. ago Tourists urged to do one thing to toiletries before packing them into suitcase

This one simple trick can save you a lot of time and effort when you open your luggage in your hotel and it only takes a matter of minutes to complete

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9 h. ago Andy Farrell admits Lions ‘have to be better’ after Argentina defeat

The Lions were beaten in Dublin as Farrell suffered defeat in his first game in charge of the side

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