2 h. ago Patient police say they have recovered Fabergé pendant from man accused of swallowing it

Six days after alleged incident, evidence emerges without requiring medical intervention, New Zealand police sayPolice say they have recovered a Fabergé egg pendant from a man accused of swallowing the item in a jewellery story.New Zealand police have spent six days monitoring every bowel movement of the suspect, a spokesperson said, and the NZ$33,000 ($19,000) James Bond Octopussy pendant was recovered from his gastrointestinal tract on Thursday night by natural means, without requiring medical intervention. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago A minimalist statement or just Pantonedeaf? ‘Cloud dancer’ shade of white named Pantone’s 2026 colour of the year

Wait, what? You mean white? Are they trolling us? Emma Joyce explains all to Nick MillerHi, Emma! I’m so pumped to find out what colour 2026 is going to be. Fill me in!Brace yourself, Nick. Every year since 1999 Pantone chooses a colour for the year, a representation of the zeitgeist – from how we’re feeling to what we’re wearing, how we’re styling our homes and even our eyebrows. Last year’s was the darker shade of beige “mocha mousse”, the year before that was the soft, warm “peach fuzz”. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago QUENTIN LETTS: The genius of Starmer... just put off any election you look like losing

Sir Keir Starmer's people have hit on a brilliant way of not losing elections: keep postponing them. This, admittedly, means a junior minister must face tricky questioning in the Commons.

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4 h. ago Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding date ‘revealed’ and it's stacked with symbolic meaning

Fate of Ophelia megastar Taylor and Kansas City Chiefs ace Travis have reportedly set a date for their wedding, which is loaded with numerical significance for the number-loving singer

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5 h. ago UK snow: Widespread snowfall forecast in just hours with 10 towns hit as maps turn white

Snow is forecast to fall on 10 towns across the UK as a chilly spell sweeps across the British Isles, sending temperatures plummeting to below 0C in numerous pockets

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5 h. ago I'm A Celeb announce major rule change with just days to go until 2025 final

There's just three days to go until the King or Queen of the Jungle for 2025 is finally announced - but will any camp chores get done in the meantime?

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6 h. ago Councillors asked to back consultation on renaming Renfrew's Andrew Avenue

It follows the removal of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's titles amid growing scrutiny over his links with Jeffrey Epstein.

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6 h. ago Vladimir Putin's WW3 threat 'has hidden meaning with ploy to influence Donald Trump'

Vladimir Putin torpedoed Donald Trump's Moscow-pandering peace plan to end the war in Ukraine with the Russian leader keen to squeeze more concessions from the US President

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7 h. ago Cristiano Ronaldo reveals the secret of thriving under pressure

Cristiano Ronaldo has dropped his motivational secret on how he remains resilient in the face of mounting pressure – with the footballer saying talent is meaningless unless you have these two traits

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9 h. ago New York mayor issues order targeting Israel divestment weeks before Mamdani takes office

Eric Adams signed orders on boycott, divestment and sanctions movement, and protests near houses of worshipNew York City’s mayor, Eric Adams, has issued two executive orders he says are meant to combat antisemitism, less than a month before he hands over the keys to the mayoralty to Zohran Mamdani, an outspoken critic of Israel.The first order prohibits city agency heads and staff from engaging in “any policy that discriminates against the state of Israel, Israeli citizens based on their national origin, or individuals or entities based on their association with Israel”. It also prohibits officials overseeing the city pension system from making decisions in line with the boycott, divestment and sanctions (BDS) movement, which Mamdani has said he supports. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago ‘A little less cool’: Spotify’s listening age feature stirs delight and dismay

Some users jump generations in expanded Wrapped review while Taylor Swift tops UK streams for third yearIt has given some in middle age dubious hope that they have their finger on the cultural pulse. Meanwhile, some younger users have been told their listening habits suggest they are well into retirement.Spotify has confected a wave of intrigue over what our musical preferences suggest about our vintage, with its “your listening age” feature causing delight and consternation. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago World Cup 2026 draw: Confirmed pots and seedings as England await fate

New seeding structure means Three Lions could avoid Spain and Argentina until the semi-finals

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10 h. ago Collina in favour of VAR rulings on corners at World Cup as long as there is ‘no delay’

Chair of Fifa’s referees committee offers his supportCollina wants to ensure changes do not slow down gamePierluigi Collina has said he would be in favour of the use of VAR to determine whether corners have been correctly awarded at the World Cup next summer. The chair of Fifa’s referees committee, speaking at a media briefing in Washington, made clear he supported the advance of technology.Collina said conversations were taking place over whether VAR could adjudicate on second yellow cards. They will continue at the next meeting of the International Football Association Board, the law-making body, in Wales next March, meaning there would be time for the ruling to come into effect for the World Cup. Collina also said discussions were ongoing over how best to combat time-wasting, including when goalkeepers go to ground, seemingly feigning injury to allow managers to hold team meetings. He added that Fifa wanted to explore AI-based innovations to help match officials and improve the g...

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11 h. ago Tesla swerves into oncoming traffic causing dump truck to crash into senior living facility

Newly released video shows the moment a Tesla swerved into oncoming traffic forcing a dump truck to crash into the wall of a senior living facility.

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11 h. ago ‘I’ve killed more people than Jeffrey Dahmer,’ boasts Osama bin Laden Navy SEAL after Piers Morgan guest blasts Hegseth

Robert O’Neill, the former U.S. Navy SEAL who was part of the elite military unit responsible for assassinating Osama bin Laden, clashed with guests on Morgan’s show

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12 h. ago Dog Prices 2025: Here are the 10 most expensive breeds of adorable dog to buy

Demand for dogs has increased massively in recent years, meaning that prices for some breeds have rocketed.

Economics

12 h. ago I’m a physiotherapist. Here’s the secret to maintaining muscle strength later in life

As we age, many people notice small changes that make them feel a little weaker or slower. Here’s why

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12 h. ago The lifeline for Manchester's most vulnerable people, where 'your donations mean survival'

This Christmas, the M.E.N. is raising money for incredible Manchester-based charity Mustard Tree

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12 h. ago Epstein donated at least $150,000 to Harvard social group after his 2008 conviction, records show

Jeffrey Epstein’s charitable foundation, Gratitude America, donated to ‘The Hasty Pudding Institute of 1770’ on at least three occasions after 2008, according to tax records

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12 h. ago The unconscious habit that makes you more clear and persuasive

Hand gestures give listeners a visual shortcut to your meaning

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