82 m. ago BRIT Awards 2025: Two more performers confirmed to take to the stage alongside Sabrina Carpenter and Jade Thirlwall

They will join already announced Jade Thirlwall, Sabrina Carpenter, Sam Fender, Lola Young, and The Last Dinner Party to perform at the star-studded awards night on March 1.

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92 m. ago Zelensky will sign ‘very big’ minerals deal at White House on Friday, says Trump

After their visits to Washington, Keir Starmer is expected to host Zelensky in Britain this weekend

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2 h. ago Republicans urge Britain to oppose China’s plans for new embassy in London

Republicans urge Britain to oppose China’s plans for new embassy in London  South China Morning Post

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2 h. ago Chagos deal will not go ahead if Trump rejects it, Lammy says

The Foreign Secretary said he still believed the agreement to cede the British Indian Ocean Territory to Mauritius was the ‘best deal’.

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3 h. ago Doctor, 78, who claimed he could heal Kevin De Bruyne with 'mystic powers' is prosecuted after allegedly harassing the Man City star with several visits to his 70

The first hearing was held on Wednesday afternoon at the Hasselt Criminal Court, with De Bruyne absent ahead of Manchester City's trip to Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League.

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3 h. ago It’s Jekyll and Hyde, says son of French surgeon accused of abusing 299 patients

Relatives of Joël Le Scouarnec, who allegedly sexually assaulted young patients, tell court of split personalityMembers of a French surgeon’s family have described discovering the “Jekyll and Hyde” character of the man accused of raping or sexually assaulting 299 young patients while they were sedated or recovering from operations.As the alleged victims waited for Joël Le Scouarnec’s former wife to give evidence at his trial in the French city of Vannes in Brittany, other relatives spoke of his split personality. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Britain needs 'hard military edge' to prepare for war after 'going in wrong direction'

British defence has to move fast and prepare for war as the UK's enemies 'have the edge' on us because we do not know what they are planning - the question is what to spend the money on

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3 h. ago Ever hear a 'heartbeat' in your ear? Experts warn it could be a hidden sign of a deadly condition

Although some might find the auditory symptom easy to brush off - British medics have warned it could be a warning sign of a potentially deadly condition.

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3 h. ago Tiger rescued from ‘appalling’ conditions to live at British zoo

Aqua will live at Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm in Bristol.

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3 h. ago Brits outraged after learning 'criminal' colour of salt and vinegar crisp packets in Australia

A British traveller took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to lament their horror after discovering that a packet of salt and vinegar crisps were being sold in a bright pink packet

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3 h. ago Manchester United learn new Lisandro Martinez injury reality as return scenario clear

Lisandro Martinez will miss the rest of the season after suffering a horrible knee injury earlier this month

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4 h. ago Ukraine's president Zelensky to join European leaders meeting in Britain for defence talks this weekend amid row with Donald Trump

Volodymyr Zelensky will join European leaders in London this weekend for talks about defence and security amid fears over US support for its allies.

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4 h. ago Washington Post staffers outraged at Jeff Bezos’ stunning plan for opinion pages that prompted top editor to quit

“I have a feeling this isn’t gonna bring back the 250K subs,” one Post reporter wrote in the paper’s Slack channel on Wednesday.

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4 h. ago Minister rejects Tory claim that pubs will be banned from selling pints

An Opposition motion had suggested new legislation would allow ministers to replace the British pint.

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4 h. ago Urgent winter fuel payment scam warning as fraudsters use new trick

A new scam is being used in a bid to steal money from unsuspecting shoppers. Criminals are claiming to help people cut their winter fuel bills, but it's a scam

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4 h. ago Everyone has gone nuts for pistachios. But they’re just an upmarket green peanut, aren’t they? | Emma Brockes

Encased in chocolate, blended into martinis, baked in a croissant – tasty, maybe, but let’s not kid ourselves about the health benefitsOn my desk as I write this I have a packet of shelled, unsalted pistachios, a snack about which I have no particular feelings beyond the fact they’re better for me than Hula Hoops and, like so many things I’ve been persuaded to buy by my doctor, can be integrated into a “heart healthy diet”. Pistachios are also, it turns out, having a moment. We’ve been here before, with pomegranates and acai and, a few years ago, bone broth and anchovies. Now it’s the turn of the upmarket green peanut (oh look, I do have an opinion), which, once you start noticing it, you’ll find appears to be everywhere.It started last year with the rise of what is informally known as Dubai chocolate, the so-called confectionery invented by the British-Egyptian entrepreneur Sarah Hamouda, that took over the world – and that became, according to Deliveroo, one of last year’s top ite...

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4 h. ago Call me paranoid, but I sense an Establishment conspiracy to bring Harry and Meghan back into the royal fold. This is why it can't happen: RICHARD EDEN

He was Britain's favourite newsreader, managing to combine gravitas with a lightness of touch - so when Sir Trevor McDonald talks he does so with authority.

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4 h. ago Brit arrested in Thailand after overstaying his visa by 9,135 days after 'crackdown'

The unidentified Brit was apprehended by Thai authorities earlier this week and is now reportedly awaiting deportation, after entering the country over 25 years ago

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4 h. ago Inspiration behind Apple Cider Vinegar's Milla as real person met tragic end

Apple Cider Vinegar is Netflix's latest smash hit, following the story of cancer-faker Belle Gibson, who actually existed – but what about tragic Milla Blake?

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5 h. ago Brits warned 'stay at home' if you have any of these three symptoms

The UK Health Security Agency issued the warning on Tuesday as the "winter vomiting bug" takes hold

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