19 h. ago A recipe for avoiding 15 million deaths a year and climate disaster is fixing food, scientists say

Scientists are presenting new evidence that the worst effects of climate change can’t be avoided without a major transformation of food systems

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4 d. ago Former world champion, 46, dies in 'great loss for the entire boxing family'

Tributes have been paid to three-time world and five-time European champion Irina Sinetskaya, who has died at the age of 46, and was described as "the most decorated athlete in women's boxing"

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8 d. ago Pastor and wife were living WITH their son who 'kept four people PRISONER in basement dungeon'... as survivor's family reveal what 'evil monster' did to victims

The sister of one of four captives has revealed the horrifying conditions in which police found her disabled brother living in the basement of Donnie Birchfield Jr where both his pastor dad and mom lived.

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8 d. ago Tesco reveals exact date you can book Christmas delivery slots – and it’s sooner than you think

TESCO has revealed its Christmas slots for 2025 - and it's sooner than you might think. The supermarket giant is the latest to reveal when shoppers can order their Christmas food delivery as people start preparing for the festive season. Tesco slots open for all customers at 6am on November 11. Meanwhile, anyone signed up...

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1 week ago Climate scientists reveal exactly how many people in Europe DIED from heat

Scientists reveal exactly how many people died due to the summer 2024's heat, which can trigger conditions such as heat exhaustion and heart failure.

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1 week ago Northern Ireland at risk of race riot ‘permacrisis’, government files warn

Officials fear widespread unrest amid violence and intimidation of ethnic minoritiesNorthern Ireland faces a “permacrisis” from recurring race riots and may need to use military bases to shelter people burnt out of their homes, government documents reveal.Officials fear the region faces prolonged instability and that a single incident, local or international, could spark widespread disorder. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago British man drowns at Malta’s famous Blue Lagoon beauty spot after using slide on tourist boat

The man found himself in difficulty after entering the water from a catamaran slide

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2 w. ago Terrifying study reveals exactly how many people DIED in Europe thanks to climate change this summer

This summer was the UK's hottest on record, with four separate heatwaves and endless hours of sunshine. Experts have now calculated how many people died thanks to climate change.

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3 w. ago ‘It used to weigh me down’: UK readers on why they do or don’t carry a wallet

With research suggesting fewer than half of adults carry a wallet, four people reveal if they still do and what’s insideFewer than half of British adults now carry a physical wallet, according to recent research, with many carrying payment cards on their phones or smartwatches instead.But while digital wallets such as Apple Pay or Google Pay are the default payment method among generation Z and millennials, many people over the age of 44 still rely on physical debit and credit cards. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Consider a mullet carefully ... hairdressers on 12 ways to avoid a salon disaster

Whether you’re looking for a trim or a total restyle, top hairstylists reveal how to get the best cut for youSome people love going to the hairdresser while others dread it. How can you make the most of your visit and achieve the best possible look? Stylists share their tips for getting a cut that suits you – and avoiding a hairdo disaster. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Three Brits are among 16 people killed in tram disaster, Portuguese cops reveal

At least half the victims were foreigners, authorities have said, with investigators still working to identify three of those killed in the disaster.

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4 w. ago The far right’s green bashing has given mainstream parties an excuse to do nothing – but we have more agency than we think | Ajit Niranjan

As powerful forces push back against green forces, it is little surprise that many of us feel dismay. Climate scientists do, too. But together we can take action to challenge the prevailing apathySupport the Guardian’s independent journalism today Last year, I stood in front of a black-clad skinhead as he shook a fist full of rings thick enough to double as a knuckle-duster. Flecks of spit flew into my face as he railed against the green agenda of the last German government.Until recently, it would have felt bizarre to talk to protesters at a neo-Nazi-linked rally about climate change or hear them rant unprompted about heat pumps. But far-right parties have entered the political mainstream, and their scathing tirades against “woke” green rules are energising their base.Join George Monbiot and special guests on 16 September for a special climate assembly to discuss the growing and dramatic political and corporate threats to the planet. Book tickets – in person or livestream Continue ...

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