33 m. ago Pope Francis health latest: Live updates as Pontiff approves sainthood from hospital despite his critical condition

MAILONLINE BLOG: Follow live updates on Pope Francis as 88-year-old pontiff remains in a critical condition at Rome's Gemelli hospital.

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41 m. ago Cuba's cigar fair showcases humidors as the new object of desire

Cuba’s legendary cigars, hand-rolled from the finest tobacco leaves, have long captivated connoisseurs, and now a growing number of enthusiasts recognize the vital importance of humidors, those meticulously crafted boxes that help preserve their quality and longevity

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46 m. ago NHS chief’s surprise resignation puts scrutiny on Streeting’s vision for NHS

Health secretary reveals that tighter Whitehall control will form part of government’s ‘plan for change’

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50 m. ago Best walking trousers for men: Top choices for every trail and season

Whether you’re trekking gentle trails or steep ascents, these are the best walking trousers for every outdoor excursion

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50 m. ago The running essentials to stay visible in the dark, tried and tested

Ensure your safety in twilight runs

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62 m. ago Mystery illness in Congo kills 50 people who died within hours of symptoms

Medical director raises alarm over ‘really worrying’ interval between the onset of symptoms and death that has been 48 hours in most cases

Events

70 m. ago A mystery illness in Congo has killed more than 50 people hours after they felt sick

Health experts say an unknown illness first discovered in three children who ate a bat has rapidly killed more than 50 people in northwestern Congo over the past five weeks

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75 m. ago Starmer defends aid cuts to boost defence as ‘necessary’ amid charity criticism

Sacrificing aid funding to bolster Britain’s war chest was branded ‘reckless’ by charities and aid organisations.

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77 m. ago Prue Leith banned from Strictly and Dancing On Ice as family share major fears

Dame Prue Leith has to turn down every reality show she's offered as her family have strict instructions for her and have fears over her health

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78 m. ago Watch: Starmer defends cutting foreign aid budget to boost defence spending

Watch as Sir Keir Starmer holds a press conference on Tuesday, 25 February, after announcing he will slash the foreign aid budget to hike defence spending to 2.5 per cent of GDP to counter “tyrants” like Vladimir Putin.

Economics

83 m. ago 10 tips for running your first marathon from professionals who’ve gone the distance

Whether you want to avoid mishaps, enjoy the day more or improve your time, these nuggets of wisdom can help

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95 m. ago Unexpected history of pancakes from Ice Age discoveries to Roman treat

Ahead of this year's Pancake Day celebrations, the Mirror takes a look at the history of this delicious - and surprisingly ancient - flippable treat, including the intriguing toppings your ancestors would have loved

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1 hour ago I’m 46 and I tried Jennifer Aniston’s Pvolve workout – it felt like I was exercising for my future self

I felt like I was exercising to support my future self

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1 hour ago Doctor gives verdict on health trend as young people turn to social media for help

An alarming number of people are entrusting their wellbeing to influencers and putting more faith in online advice over speaking to a doctor or nutritionist - with some even turning to AI for help

Society

2 h. ago Ozzy Osbourne fans to see his debilitating health woes firsthand in heartbreaking film

Black Sabbath fans have more than their reunion gig to look forward to this year as frontman Ozzy Osbourne is set to release a tell-all documentary about his health struggles

Politics

2 h. ago Starmer announces big cut to UK aid budget to boost defence spending

PM confirms rise in military spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027 – three years earlier than plannedUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer has announced drastic cuts to Britain’s international aid budget to help pay for a major increase in defence spending, amid fears over Donald Trump’s commitment to European security.The prime minister said the UK government would increase defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027 – three years earlier than planned – as he prepared for what is likely to be a diplomatically fraught visit to Washington DC this week. Continue reading...

Economics

2 h. ago Coleen Nolan reveals agonising health condition triggered by grief after Linda's death

Coleen Nolan has opened up about a health condition which has been triggered following the heartbreaking death of her older sister Linda earlier this year

Events

2 h. ago Watch live: Starmer defends cutting foreign aid budget to boost defence spending

Watch live as Sir Keir Starmer holds a press conference on Tuesday, 25 February, after announcing he will slash the foreign aid budget to hike defence spending to 2.5 per cent of GDP to counter “tyrants” like Vladimir Putin.

Economics

2 h. ago How taking breaks from your smartphone improves your mental health

Using smartphones, such as an iPhone, has previously been linked to depression and anxiety

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2 h. ago BBC Escape to the Country viewers say 'I was curious' as host asks question to househunters

Escape to the Country viewers were left a little surprised after host Denise Nurse asked couple Laura and Matt how they managed to get such a 'healthy' budget

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