13 h. ago Child’s first 1000 days of life ‘critical’ in preventing obesity, academics say

In the UK, 1.3 million children are obese, and a further 2.3 million are overweight

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25 h. ago From Cate Blanchett to Russell Crowe: Who is in the Royal Box on Wimbledon day two?

Actors, sports stars and presenters will be rubbing shoulders in the Royal Box

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27 h. ago Firefighters battle wildfires in Scotland for third day amid ‘danger to life’ warning

There is thought to be a risk to life because the emergency services are struggling to attend other incidents

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29 h. ago Liam Gallagher gives new Oasis interview and discusses loves of his life days before tour

Liam Gallagher spoke to Burberry ahead of the Oasis live comeback shows this week in Cardiff

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38 h. ago Scottish firefighters tackle wildfires for third day as risk to life grows

Dealing with very serious blazes means fire and rescue service has limited ability to respond to other emergenciesFirefighters battled wildfires in the Scottish Highlands for a third day on Monday in a situation the first minister has called “extremely serious”.The Scottish Gamekeepers Association (SGA), which has helped tackle the blazes, warned the fires are “becoming a danger to human life” that are leaving “stretched” firefighters unable to attend other incidents. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Adorable dad trend takes over TikTok showing day in the life of '50/50' parenting

TikTok's latest trend is a wholesome one this time, with father's sharing the behind-the-scenes moments of parenting in a series of candid clips - from 4am mornings to late night feeds

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4 d. ago Katy Perry shares 'life purpose' hint amid Orlando Bloom 'split' in cryptic post

Katy Perry has shared a cryptic post about her life purpose, just days after she reportedly split from her fiance Orlando Bloom after spending nine-years together

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4 d. ago 'I pray my mother burns in hell': These words seem unthinkable from a son. But read the unfathomable things 'abusive monster' Kate did to his beautiful cancer

Just days before she lost her young life to cancer , 23-year-old Paloma Shemirani turned to social media to showcase the healthy foods and sweat therapies she believed were curing her

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5 d. ago Why Lucy Letby has 'enhanced prisoner status' despite murdering seven babies

Former nurse Lucy Letby is said to be living on a prison unit with "all the benefits" after being granted special status just days into her whole life sentence at HMP Bronzefield

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6 d. ago This waterproof cooler backpack looks perfect for the long hot summer – and it’s on sale for under £17

I’ve been hunting for a cooler that actually works for real-life summer days – and this one’s now 26% off on Amazon.

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6 d. ago A street in Gaza, a map of dreams, and the people desperate to live

Gaza City’s main high street has been destroyed but Palestinian memories of life before the ongoing Israeli assault survive. As those in Gaza face bombing, starvation and miserable living conditions, here’s how they try to hold both the past and the present in their mindsBefore it was bombed into a long grey line of rubble and dust cutting across Gaza City, Omar al-Mukhtar street was full of life – shoppers in the day, friends and families on evening outings after dark.Running from east to west through the city, this artery road is home to some of Gaza’s most significant landmarks. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago How my murdered daughter saved my life: Emotional BBC star John Hunt breaks down as he relives day of crossbow horror at his home

The BBC horse racing commentator has given his first interview since their deaths alongside his surviving daughter Amy, describing the legacy of love the three women he adored had left behind.

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7 d. ago Brits embrace 'no spend days' and savvy banking hacks to boost savings

A new poll has revealed the money-saving tactics Brits have adopted - and how they are making their money go further

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7 d. ago Our Yorkshire Farm star recalls 'worst day of my life' after major health scare

Clive Owen has detailed one terrifying medical scare which involved one of his children two years ago.

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8 d. ago House Democratic veterans back moves to limit Trump’s military authority

Letter from 12 members demanding congressional approval for war follows Trump’s unauthorized bombing of IranUS politics live – latest updatesA group of 12 House Democratic military veterans have thrown their weight behind efforts to constrain Donald Trump’s military authority, announcing they will support a War Powers Act resolution in response to the US president’s go ahead for airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.The veterans – some of whom served in Iraq and Afghanistan – were strongly critical of Trump’s decision to launch what they called “preventive air strikes” without US congressional approval, drawing explicit parallels to the run-up to some of America’s longest recent wars. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Dan Aykroyd: ‘I don’t believe in associating with beings that have no souls’

The Ghostbuster and Blues Brother on living in a haunted house, jamming with a president, and befriending a bear called Uncle JoeGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailAs a self-described spiritualist who comes from a long line of spiritualists – is there anything you don’t believe in?Well, I don’t believe in associating with beings that have no souls. Like psychic vampires. Right? If you go through life, you’ll either meet a psychic vampire every day or every year. You should avoid beings like that, that’s a good rule for life. That’s what I don’t believe in, associating with them. I’m sure you’ve met some beings that draw the energy out of you if you give them 10 minutes. But after 10 minutes, you gotta run. I give everybody 10 minutes. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Danny Dyer says he was 'hanging on for dear life' on daughter’s wedding day

The former EastEnders star's daughter Dani Dyer tied the knot with footballer Jarrod Bowen at the end of May

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1 week ago James Whale 'cries every day' amid 'last weeks of life' with terminal cancer

Broadcaster James Whale has said he has just 'weeks' left to live as he continues to battle terminal cancer and has admitted that he cries every day

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1 week ago BBC Match of the Day's Gabby Logan issues 'unhealthy' admission after brother's death

BBC Match of the Day's Gabby Logan has opened up about her personal life, including her relationships with men and the death of her brother Daniel

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1 week ago Rise in ‘alert fatigue’ risks phone users disabling news notifications, study finds

Publishers could see audiences uninstall apps, as some users receive up to 50 alerts a day, analysis showsIt has become a feature of modern life – millions of phones simultaneously buzz or sound the alarm as users are notified of breaking news deemed too important to miss.Now evidence is mounting that the prevalence of news alerts is giving rise to “alert fatigue”, with some mobile phone users peppered with as many as 50 notifications a day. Continue reading...

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