3 h. ago 'I found a way to bag a large bottle of Jo Malone that 'lasts all day' for £48'

"This smells beautiful and fresh. It’s a great top up throughout the day to the cologne and much lighter to carry around."

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3 h. ago The Dare falls to the ground after no one catches him in disastrous crowd

The Charli XCX producer, real name Harrison Patrick Smith, was performing in Bristol, England

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3 h. ago Trump’s press secretary attacks federal judge in deportation case by name and calls him ‘Democrat activist’ – live

Karoline Leavitt singles out James Boasberg in briefing attacking federal judges as court battle over deportations continuesDemocratic congressman Glenn Ivey told constituents at a town hall meeting in his Maryland district that Chuck Schumer, the Senate’s Democratic minority leader, should step down from his position after a bitter intraparty fight over government funding last week, HuffPost reports.Ivey is the first member of Congress to say Schumer should leave his leadership position, after the leader supplied enough votes to pass a Republican-backed government funding bill through the Senate. House Democrats had near-unanimously rejected the measure, and many in the party believe Schumer, who argued the bill was better than allowing a shutdown that could be exploited by Donald Trump and Elon Musk, gave up leverage he could have used against the administration. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Italian postal service sees surge in mail for Pope Francis, much sent from children

The Italian postal service has seen a huge increase in mail addressed to Pope Francis since his Feb. 14 hospitalization

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4 h. ago Google's Pixel 9a is here and Apple can't beat its cheaper price tag

Google has added a new smartphone to its Pixel line-up with a budget-friendly version of the Pixel 9 and 9 Pro that beats the latest Apple iPhone 16e prices

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5 h. ago A Nebraska Republican held a town hall despite GOP advice against it. It didn’t go well

Republicans have blamed viral moments of angry voters slamming members of congress on Democratic activists

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5 h. ago The £1.4m clifftop townhouse that is one of the prime places in Wales to call home

Private steps down to one of Wales' most popular beaches and a mesmerising panoramic view at this landmark address

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5 h. ago Adolescence star Stephen Graham reveals he suffered racist abuse because of his mixed race heritage

He's been the talk of the town since gracing screens on Netflix's Adolescence, which blew up instantly over night.

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5 h. ago GHD curling tongs that shoppers 'wish they'd bought earlier' get £50 price slash in Amazon sale

"After using cheaper curlers for years, I decided to check what the hype was about. I regret not buying them earlier."

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5 h. ago Judge grudgingly extends deadline for Trump administration to give details on deportation flights – live

US government has until noon ET Friday to either provide details of the flights or to invoke a doctrine shielding information on national security groundsDemocratic congressman Glenn Ivey told constituents at a town hall meeting in his Maryland district that Chuck Schumer, the Senate’s Democratic minority leader, should step down from his position after a bitter intraparty fight over government funding last week, HuffPost reports.Ivey is the first member of Congress to say Schumer should leave his leadership position, after the leader supplied enough votes to pass a Republican-backed government funding bill through the Senate. House Democrats had near-unanimously rejected the measure, and many in the party believe Schumer, who argued the bill was better than allowing a shutdown that could be exploited by Donald Trump and Elon Musk, gave up leverage he could have used against the administration. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago The peaceful Scottish town with 'best tea room' perfect for Mother's Day outing

Our latest Town of the Week is a perfect spot for a Mother's Day afternoon out.

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5 h. ago Deadly flash floods hit south of Spain with entire towns submerged and cars swept off motorways as rescue operation gets underway

At least three people have died in southern Spain as Storm Laurence submerges entire towns with heavy rain and flash flooding. The country is bracing for the arrival of another storm tomorrow.

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5 h. ago Police find cannabis with street value of nearly £40k in Dumfries and Galloway town

A 43-year-old man was arrested and charged after the drugs were found in Stranraer.

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6 h. ago Gorgeous Italian town's links to Scotland are so strong it hosts annual festival for iconic Scots dish

In this charming Tuscan town, the taste of Scotland percolates through.

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6 h. ago 'Really beautiful' blue blossom shrub leaves shoppers 'thrilled' as it brightens up gardens

The plant goes stunning flowers during the spring months.

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6 h. ago Jockey accused of murder after man, 71, dies following town centre 'altercation'

Jockey Levi Williams has been charged with murder after a 71-year-old man died following an "altercation" in Newmarket, Suffolk, earlier this month

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6 h. ago UK's 'hidden gem' town with growing reputation as a hotspot for food lovers

The town in Merseyside is home to a range of dining establishments, including the award-winning eatery and pub dating back 300 years

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6 h. ago Big row erupted over town's Christmas tree efforts and it's only just ended... for now

An ex-chairman of the local council found himself at the centre of an official complaint after he criticised the Christmas trees - now there's been a ruling

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6 h. ago The best affordable hotels in Sicily for country getaways and relaxing beach breaks

You don’t need a huge budget to experience the beautiful landscapes, hiking trails and archaeological wonders of Sicily, here are the best hotels and family-run guesthouses waiting for your arrival

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7 h. ago Back to the feudal: Assassin’s Creed Shadows is the most beautiful game I’ve ever seen

This thrilling trip through Japan is the best the series has given us in yearsI have played many Assassin’s Creed games over the years, but I’ve rarely loved them. Ubisoft’s historical fiction is perennially almost-great. A lot of players would say it reached its peak in the late 2000s, with the trio of renaissance Italy games beginning with Assassin’s Creed 2, and their charismatic hero, Ezio Auditore. Since then, the series has become bloated, offering hundreds of hours of repetitive open-world exploration and assassination in ancient Greece, Egypt and even Viking Britain. Odyssey (the Greek one) was the last I played seriously; I found the setting exquisite, the gameplay somewhat irritating and the scale completely overwhelming.The Assassin’s Creed games are extraordinary works of historical fiction, fastidiously recreating lost periods of history and letting you walk around in them. They’re the closest thing to time travel. I play them for the virtual tourism, and find myself va...

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