91 m. 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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92 m. ago Cancer expert warns people to 'cut back on these two things’

Two simple switches could help keep preventable cancers at bay

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2 h. ago TK Maxx shoppers spot designer Coach jewellery for a fraction of the price

The retailer is selling a bracelet from designer brand Coach - and fashion fans are determined to get their hands on it

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2 h. ago 'I've been eyeing up Smeg's coffee machine and Debenhams has knocked £90 off the price tag'

The stylish Smeg coffee machine I've had my eye on for six months is almost £100 less for a limited time only

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2 h. ago Beauty device gives users 'softer legs' in 'weeks' without waxing and it's now £140 off

The Keskine IPL Hair Removal Handset recently launched, promising users a 98% hair reduction in just four weeks - and is now available for £140 off its usual retail price

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3 h. ago Fortnum and Mason launches two luxury hampers filled with treats for Mother's Day

Spoil the special person in your life with one (or both) of these luxurious bundles

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3 h. ago Alternative for Germany set to make gains as Germany goes to the polls

Friedrich Merz’s Christian Democrats are poised to win, as the Social Democratic Party faces its worst result since 1887

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3 h. ago Discontented Germany votes in an election with economy, migration and far

German voters are choosing their new government in an election dominated by worries about the years-long stagnation of Europe’s biggest economy, pressure to curb migration and growing uncertainty over the future of Ukraine and Europe’s alliance with the United States

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3 h. ago 'Sleepmaxxing' is the viral trend taking over TikTok but experts warn against one thing

A new trend is sweeping across TikTok, and for once, it’s not about waking up earlier or squeezing more productivity into the day but how you can optimise your sleep

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3 h. ago Primark's new £8 range is 'perfect' for anyone getting married in 2025

People are snapping up the affordable clothes that are perfect for hen parties or quieter nights in whilst planning for the big day

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4 h. ago BBC TV Licence fee is free for pensioners born in exact years on one condition

Brits born before a certain cut-off could be eligible for a fully subsidised BBC TV Licence fee, if they also meet certain financial criteria, saving them £174.50 ahead of the April price hike

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4 h. ago Marks & Spencer drops butter yellow blazer that rivals designer brands

Butter yellow is all of the high street at the moment, and Marks & Spencer has just released a collarless blazer in the trending hue that rivals other brands for a fraction of the price

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4 h. ago Fat loss coach shares common 'cheat day' mistake people make for weight loss

The weight loss expert said there are simple things you can do to stay on track

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4 h. ago The seaside village nestled along the North West coast with tiny cottages and sandy coves

It has charming cottages, cute cafes, coastal views and even a few surprising features

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5 h. ago Manchester United's financial woes deepen as INEOS plans further job cuts at Old Trafford

Manchester United are reportedly preparing to sack up to 200 more members of staff at Old Trafford as they continue their cost-cutting measures amid financial concerns

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5 h. ago Meghan Markle is BANNED from selling clothes under new As Ever brand

Meghan Markle has been barred from selling any clothing under her new 'As Ever' brand because of the name's similarity to a cut-price Chinese clothing company.

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5 h. ago 'I visited the oldest American restaurant in Benidorm – the price floored me'

Harry, known as Harry Tokky on TikTok, recently visited the "oldest" American eatery in Benidorm, and he couldn't believe what they served up. Not to mention, the price left him stunned

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6 h. ago How Darwin Nunez became the most wasteful striker in England and the stat which will be worrying the £85m man and Liverpool fans alike

THE SHARPE END: When Liverpool announced the £85million signing of striker Nunez just a day after Erling Haaland joined Man City, it felt like it could be the dawn of a great Premier League rivalry.

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6 h. ago Why we should be worried about Tony Blair's bromance with a tech tycoon who says every scrap of information about you should be stored on one giant database... that HE'D just love to own

Striding down the quayside wearing a tailored suit and £800 suede loafers, Tony Blair cut quite the figure as he prepared to board the superyacht Musashi during his lavish holiday.

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6 h. ago Hawaii man freed after 30 years in prison visits mother's grave and ponders ubiquitous cellphones

A Hawaii man released after spending 30 years in prison for a murder he has always denied committing has spent his first day of freedom visiting his mother's gravesite and marveling at how much the world is different

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