1 hour ago McDonald's says 'the wait is over' as it confirms return of 'elite' menu items

The fast-food giant is about to shake up its menu for summer.

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2 h. ago Holidaymakers could face prison for having adult item in bag

Experts at The Handy have warned against taking adult toys to a number of destinations

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2 h. ago Ideal spring top from New Look shoppers 'always feel great in' now 25% off in sale

The blouse is available in UK sizes of 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20 and 22, but the latter of which only has two items left

Economics

2 h. ago Last chance to see casket believed to have belonged to Mary, Queen of Scots in Kirkcudbright

The stunning item has been on display at Kirkcudbright Galleries since November, attracting more than 12,000 visitors.

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3 h. ago Dog owners rate their bond with their pet as MORE satisfying than their relationships with their friends, partner and even their children, study finds

Most dog owners will tell you that their pet is a key member of the family. But a new study has revealed just how strong the connection between owners and their pets really is.

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4 h. ago Trump latest: Gold price hits new high after dollar plunges following president’s attacks on Fed chair Powell

The market shifts came after Trump claimed that the economy could slow unless Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell immediately lowered interest rates

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4 h. ago Lotteries, stashed teens and bidding wars: reimagining the NFL draft

The draft makes for brilliant television and maintains interest in the league even during the offseason. But it’s worth considering other optionsThere is something funky about the draft being one of the NFL’s marquee events. At root, it’s a man stepping to the podium, being booed and reading names. The NFL still dominates Sundays and Mondays and Thursdays and playoff Saturdays during the season; the draft allows the league to gobble up the offseason months too. But as interest continues to grow, there has been relatively little pushback from those who make the draft work: the prospects, particularly those slated to go at the top of the first round.Think about it. Your reward for being one of the best college athletes in the country is to wind up on one of the worst rosters in the NFL, typically one beset by mismanagement at the top, iffy coaching or a third-rate roster. Quarterbacks can win with teams that draft them No 1 overall – Peyton Manning and Troy Aikman are a couple of exam...

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5 h. ago Gold hits $3,500 for first time as Trump’s attack on Powell rattles markets

Haven assets in demand as criticism of US Fed unnerves investors

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8 h. ago Map reveals the loneliest countries in the world... and America's shocking standing

Loneliness is an epidemic across age groups, but none more so than seniors. Yet in the US, it's not the elderly who experience the highest rates of loneliness.

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8 h. ago UK drivers issued urgent £1,000 warning to anyone wearing wrist item

Motorists are warned they could face a £1,000 fine or a complete driving ban for wearing this common electronic device on their wrist

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8 h. ago Child poverty in larger families soars in Scotland after introduction of two child benefit cap

EXCLUSIVE: Official figures show the poverty rate for kids in households where there are three or more children is 41%.

Society

9 h. ago Rats will turn and run if they see this one plant in your garden

Rats can be a real pest once they see your garden as their new home, but there is a humane way to get rid of them without chemicals

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10 h. ago How Pope Francis changed the Catholic church, and what happens next – podcast

Just hours after wishing the world a happy Easter, the 267th head of the Roman Catholic church passed away. What was his legacy and who will take his place? Catherine Pepinster reportsPope Francis was working until the end. On Easter Sunday, the 88-year-old head of the Catholic church offered an Easter greeting to the crowds in St Peter’s Square who had gathered for mass. By the next morning, after months battling pneumonia and bronchitis, he had passed away.From the beginning, the first Latin American pope wanted his papacy to be different. Catherine Pepinster, the former editor of the Tablet, says one of his first notable actions was to go to a prison, rather than a church, to wash people’s feet in the traditional Maundy Thursday rite. It was typical of a pontiff who refused many of the luxuries of his predecessors – from giving up an apartment in the papal palace to only wearing simple leather shoes. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Experts warn Trump’s trade war with China could erupt into a cold war

Earlier this month, Trump temporarily paused most tariffs while ratcheting up rates on China

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14 h. ago Pistachio lovers are doomed as viral Dubai chocolate bar trend is killing world's supply

The TikTok trend has influenced agricultural economies enough that the chocolate bar’s nut filling is being rationed in shops as the price of the raw kernel surges

Events

14 h. ago The New Baby Boom: How the White House is looking to jumpstart the nation’s birth rate

More details are expected from White House in May report

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14 h. ago The six 'silent' cancers quietly surging in men and women... and their subtle symptoms

The latest report on cancer rates and deaths offered a glimmer of hope in the form of decreases in death rates among men and women.

Science

15 h. ago Tottenham player ratings vs Nottm Forest: Persistent Richarlison scores as Spurs go down swinging

Tottenham’s league form continues to falter despite Europa League highs

Sport

15 h. ago US stocks and dollar sink as Donald Trump renews attacks on Fed chair Jay Powell

Currency sell-off intensifies after president steps up criticism of central bank head for not cutting rates

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17 h. ago Leeds and Burnley promoted to Premier League after Clarets beat Sheffield United – as it happened

Burnley’s 2-1 win means they and Leeds return to the Premier League while the Blades head for the playoffsPeep! We’re off – and in no time at all, Sheffield United create a decent chance “Smug Leeds fan here, I was nervous at 3pm, it all went away after 26 mins,” cheers Jeremy Boyce. “Big one tonight then, a must-win for Wilder’s Blades. This is going to rattle their teeth and nerves. Do they go all out for the win ? Or keep some back for the possible playoffs?” Continue reading...

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