2 h. ago Dramatic moment heroic female tourist saves man from drowning after spotting him struggling underwater at Sri Lankan waterfall beauty spot

Farah Putri Mulyan, 39, was swimming at Diyaluma Falls on February 4 when she heard screams nearby and rushed to help a man who was drowning in the murky waters.

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3 h. ago Ozlo Sleepbuds review: The tech solution to snoring partners

Light sleepers, these earplugs will be the answer to sleepless nights

Politics

5 h. ago Best earplugs for swimming: options for triathletes and hobbyists

Protect the ear canals as you dive, glide and paddle

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8 h. ago Healthy swimmer dies of rare cancer after 'little ball' seen on shoulder blade

Gabor Kabacs was fit, and loved swimming and hikes - until his mother noticed a lump

Events

10 h. ago How Vikings helped me fight Parkinson's disease and find hope

For Richard Waters, an experienced travel writer with a taste for adventure and physical challenges, the discovery from a DNA testing kit that most of his ancestors were Vikings was immensely pleasing.

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10 h. ago Regulator seeks views on scrapping or increasing £100 contactless card limit

The Financial Conduct Authority said one option put forward is to allow firms to set their own limits.

Economics

11 h. ago Which car makers are going full tilt on EVs? As choice soars 246%, we reveal who added most models

In terms of different EV models, numbers have grown from 37 in 2020 to a whopping 132 options by the end of 2024. It means a third of new car variants are now battery powered.

Politics

12 h. ago Schumer decision to vote for Republican funding bill a ‘huge slap in the face’, says AOC

Senate working to avert partial government shutdown before midnight deadlineThe Trump administration has called on the Pentagon to provide military options to ensure the country has full access to the Panama canal, two US officials told Reuters on Thursday.Donald Trump has said repeatedly he wants to “take back” the Panama canal, which is located at the narrowest part of the isthmus between North and South America and is considered one of the world’s most strategically important waterways, but he has not offered specifics about how he would do so, or if military action might be required. Continue reading...

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17 h. ago Granny and Grandad left gutted after heartless scammers swipe £200 for fake Teddy Swims tickets

The elderly couple were left "mortified" after being turned away from a concert because of fake tickets put on sale by heartless ticket touts.

Economics

20 h. ago Trump orders ideas from Pentagon for ‘unfettered’ access to Panama canal, officials say

Document described as interim national security guidance calls on US military to create optionsThe Trump administration has called on the Pentagon to provide military options to ensure the country has full access to the Panama canal, two US officials told Reuters on Thursday.Donald Trump has said repeatedly he wants to “take back” the Panama canal, which is located at the narrowest part of the isthmus between North and South America and is considered one of the world’s most strategically important waterways, but he has not offered specifics about how he would do so, or if military action might be required. Continue reading...

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22 h. ago Swimming With The Viking of Skye by Richard Waters: I fought Parkinson's

Plunging into the icy pools of Skye helped Richard Waters find the serenity to cope with his illness, his failed marriage and his daughter's brain disease.

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24 h. ago Europa League star suffers horror injury and is patched up using swimming cap

WARNING, GRAPHIC IMAGES Europa League star Daniele Rugani donned a swimming cap after he suffered a horror head injury against Eintracht Frankfurt

Events

24 h. ago King Charles beams as he greets Paralympian Ellie Simmonds, Joe Wicks and fashion designer Zandra Rhodes at Buckingham Palace reception for Water Aid

The monarch, 76, was snapped greeting retired Paralympic swimmer Ellie Simmonds during a Water and Climate reception in support of the charity in central London .

Culture

25 h. ago Sadiq Khan unveils £7m fund in bid to clean up London's rivers

Funding comes as the mayor hosts a roundtable summit with Thames Water and other agencies - but is criticised for failing to include the London Assembly

Economics

28 h. ago Myleene Klass recreates her I'm a Celeb jungle looks with affordable new swimwear collection

Myleen Klass has given a subtle nod to her I’m a Celebrity outfits with a brand new swimwear collection that includes a white bikini similar to her iconic jungle look

Politics

30 h. ago US aid cuts are hurting Africa's ability to respond to disease outbreaks, health chief says

Aid cuts by the United States are hurting Africa’s capacity to respond to disease outbreaks, the head of the continent's public health agency said ahead of a meeting with regional health ministers to discuss other financing options

Science

31 h. ago How will the tariff wars impact me? Sir Keir Starmer says 'all options on table'

Labour government considering options after 25 per cent steel and aluminium tariff imposed

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35 h. ago London travel news LIVE: Liverpool Street trains disrupted after 'person hit by train'

Stay tuned for live updates and alternative travel options across London today

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37 h. ago Britain's vanishing churches: More than 3,500 have shut in the past decade and been turned into mosques, nightclubs, luxury homes, pubs and even swimming pools as congregations plummet

Many closed churches across the UK are getting a new lease of life as they are turned into homes, community centres, libraries, museums, arts centres, theatres, offices, pubs and even nightclubs.

Society

39 h. ago London travel news LIVE: Tube's Piccadilly line hit by severe delays due to faulty track

Stay tuned for live updates and alternative travel options across London today

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