52 m. ago These clothes should never go in a washing machine, expert warns

Cleaning experts at Which? have shared five things you should never clean in your washing machine

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1 hour ago Ange Postecoglou swerves repeat of Celtic mistake as Tottenham boss looks to banish Bodo nightmare

The Australian gaffer has made one major change in preparation of the second leg against Bodo/Glimt

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2 h. ago Irish woman detained by US immigration released after 17 days in custody

Cliona Ward, who has lived legally in US for decades, was returning from trip to Ireland when held over criminal record from 20 years agoAn Irish woman who was detained by US immigration authorities because of a criminal record dating back almost 20 years has been released after 17 days in custody.Cliona Ward, 54, who has lived legally in the US for decades, emerged on Wednesday from an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Ice) facility in Tacoma, Washington state. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Forget stretching – an expert recommends this exercise to fight tight hips instead

This quick protocol can help you build a case for your body to banish tight hips long-term

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6 h. ago Woman, 22, behind controversial 'caveman skin' trend defends herself after giving up face washing

A TikTok video saw a woman share her 'caveman skin' routine of not washing her face with water or using products. Dermatologists have slammed the method as lacking scientific evidence.

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9 h. ago Trump expected to announce framework of UK trade agreement, sources say

President teases deal ‘with representatives of a big, and highly respected, country’ but specifics remain unclear Donald Trump is expected to announce the framework of a trade agreement with the UK, according to two people familiar with the matter, after teasing a major announcement with a “big and highly respected, country.”The specifics of any agreement were not immediately clear and there was no comment from the White House or the British embassy in Washington on whether an actual deal had been reached or if the framework would need further negotiation. Any agreement would mark the first such deal for the administration since it imposed sweeping tariffs against trade partners last month. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago AP PHOTOS: How a Chinese delicacy got caught in the crossfire of Trump's trade war

An escalating trade war with the U.S. is now crippling an entire industry that hand-harvests geoducks, leaving Washington state divers without work, Seattle exporters without business and Chinese aficionados with fewer of these prized clams.

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16 h. ago FBI director says bureau needs more funding than what Trump administration budget proposal calls for

FBI Director Kash Patel is breaking with the Trump administration over a budget proposal that would dramatically slash funding for the bureau

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16 h. ago Judge says Bryan Kohberger's family can attend upcoming trial in University of Idaho killings

A judge says Bryan Kohberger’s immediate family members may attend his upcoming quadruple-murder trial in the stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students, even if they might be called to testify

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16 h. ago People who leave Fairy Liquid next to kitchen sink given warning

Washing-up liquid is a staple product in UK homes, but it's not just the plastic packaging that's a problem - the ingredients can also be harmful to the environment

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17 h. ago Jon Voight defends Trump’s film tariff plan: ‘Something has to be done’

Oscar-winning actor gives first interview to Variety since working with Trump on plan to shake up HollywoodJon Voight, the actor who inspired Donald Trump’s surprise statement about placing a 100% tariff on foreign-made films, has given his first interview on the supposed plan to “give people back their dignity and their jobs”.“Something has to be done, and it’s way past time,” the 86-year-old actor told Variety while he was, according to the magazine, “driving through what sounded like a car wash”. Continue reading...

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17 h. ago Vance says Russia asking ‘too much’ in ceasefire talks with Ukraine

Trump says ‘it’s possible that’s right’ about the vice-president’s remarks amid frustrations with RussiaJD Vance has said that Russia is asking for “too much” in its negotiations with Ukraine in the latest sign of growing frustration from Washington with ceasefire talks to end the war between the two countries.Speaking at a security conference of senior military and diplomatic leaders in Washington, the US vice-president said that the White House is focused on getting the two sides to hold direct talks and is ready to walk away if certain benchmarks are not reached. Continue reading...

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19 h. ago UK officials land in Washington as talks over trade agreement continue

Senior negotiators hope to get agreement with US signed ahead of UK-EU summit on 19 May A team of senior British trade negotiators has landed in Washington as talks over a deal between the two countries gather pace.Officials from the business and trade department are in the US for much of this week attempting to get an agreement signed before the planned UK-EU summit on 19 May. Continue reading...

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19 h. ago US Health department will analyze data from autistic Medicare, Medicaid enrollees, RFK Jr. says

The U.S. Health and Human Services department will start a research project to examine medical data and records of Medicaid and Medicare enrollees who have been diagnosed with autism, health secretary Robert F

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19 h. ago Federal Reserve leaves key rate unchanged as it sees risk of higher prices and higher unemployment

The Federal Reserve kept its key interest rate unchanged Wednesday, brushing off President Donald Trump’s demands to lower borrowing costs, and said that the risks of higher unemployment and higher inflation have risen

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20 h. ago Vance says Russia was 'asking for too much' in its initial Ukraine peace offer

Vice President JD Vance says Russia was “asking for too much” in its initial peace offer as the United States looks to bring about an end to the war in Ukraine

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20 h. ago Weather and night vision goggles were likely factors in Marine Corps helicopter crash, report finds

The crash of a Marine Corps helicopter last year that killed five service members was ultimately caused by pilot error

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21 h. ago Federal judge orders Trump administration to unblock pandemic relief money for schools

A federal judge on Tuesday ordered the Education Department to undo a freeze on the last of the U.S. relief money given to schools to help their students recover academically from the COVID-19 pandemic

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22 h. ago H&M's £13 linen summer trousers are so 'easy to wash', shoppers are stocking up on colours

"I have several colours of this type of linen trousers. Love them they wash well and would recommend."

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23 h. ago Steph Gilmore: ‘I was looking for something more, in myself and in my surfing’ | Kieran Pender

The eight-time world champion has returned to a very different looking WSL tour this week after some time out spent travelling and recuperatingStephanie Gilmore, the most successful women’s surfer of all time, is back. Last weekend, the 37-year-old returned to the World Surf League (WSL) for the first time in two seasons, as a wildcard at the Gold Coast Pro. But unsure of how she would fare, against competitors who had not even been born when Gilmore first started winning WSL events, the Australian came armed with a good excuse.“I’m playing on stage with Spiderbait,” Gilmore said ahead of a concert which took place on Sunday on the sidelines of the event. “So I’ve actually got something that’s taken my mind off the surfing, which is kind of nice. Maybe it’s a cop-out, but if I don’t do well in the competition I can just blame it on all the band practice I have to do.” Continue reading...

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