1 hour ago Starmer urges Farage to explain himself over claims of past racist behaviour

PM raises Guardian reporting of allegations from more than a dozen school contemporaries of FarageUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer has called on Nigel Farage to explain himself after the Reform leader wholesale denied numerous detailed allegations of racist behaviour during his teenage years.Responding to the Reform MP Lee Anderson at prime minister’s questions, Starmer raised the Guardian’s reporting of allegations from well over a dozen school contemporaries of Farage. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Expert explains how snow is made – and why no two snowflakes are exactly alike

A professor of atmospheric and planetary sciences explains how ice crystals in the sky become the snow that coats the ground

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3 h. ago How do the pros get someone to leave a cult? Manipulate them into thinking it was their idea

Two of the world’s leading cult interventionists live (with their parrot) in Philadelphia. They explain the art of coaxing people out of the most pernicious cults in the worldWhen the phone rings at Patrick Ryan and Joseph Kelly’s home in Philadelphia, chances are the caller is desperate. One couple rang because their son was about to abandon his medical practice to follow a new-age guru in Spain. Another call came from a husband whose wife was emptying their life savings for a self-proclaimed prophet in Australia. Yet another family phoned about their niece, who was in a relationship with a man stealing from her, maybe drugging her, probably sexually assaulting her.These families had tried everything else. When nothing worked, they heard there were two men in Philadelphia who might still be able to bring their loved one home. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Sweden explain decision as Liverpool star Alexander Isak overlooked again

Alexander Isak watched from the bench as Sweden drew 1-1 at home to Slovenia in their final World Cup qualifier, with the Liverpool striker yet to start a game since October 22

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4 h. ago Identity of Line of Duty's H explained as BBC drama gears up for season 7 return

Line of Duty has been confirmed for a seventh season, four years after series six left fans "disappointed".

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5 h. ago Sole Republican who voted against releasing the Epstein files explains his decision

The House Representative has suggested that the released files could feature the names of victims, a claim disputed by fact-checkers

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5 h. ago Martin Lewis explains how to get up to £400 free through your bank account

The MoneySavingExpert.com founder used the latest episode of his ITV programme The Martin Lewis Money Show Live to share his tips for getting financially ready for the festive season

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6 h. ago Regent Street to close to traffic for first time in five years

Regent Street will be pedestrianised and transformed as part of a special day of Christmas shopping

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6 h. ago M6 traffic LIVE: Multiple vehicle crash sees motorway shut with 90 minute delays

Three lanes of the M6 northbound have been closed in the West Midlands following a three-vehicle crash between J8 (for the M5) and J9 (Wednesbury)

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7 h. ago M4 traffic latest as motorway closed after oil spill with long delays for drivers

A diversion route is taking traffic through Reading itself, which has now become heavily congested. An overnight collision led to oil being spilt across the carriageway

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7 h. ago Tesco staff will look for your cancer symptoms as people ignore the signs

People have explained why they aren't getting symptoms checked

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8 h. ago A moment that changed me: I broke my foot – and took up a sport that led to stratospheric success

I had run every day for ten years and cried when the doctor said I needed two months off. Then I borrowed an oversized road bike. At first, I couldn’t wait to ditch it, but something kept me going ...I couldn’t pinpoint the exact moment that I broke my foot. The injury didn’t seem like a big deal at first, because stress fractures sneak up on you. It just hurt, and wouldn’t stop hurting, except while running. Maybe because running was the only time I felt good about myself. But in the end the pain intruded there, too. I ran on stubbornly, with a limp.Eventually I had to go to the doctor, and that’s when it hit me. She said it would take eight weeks to heal – no running. I couldn’t imagine even one week without running. I had run every single day for nearly 10 years and I loved it. I tried to find the words to explain, to say that this “rest” was just not possible, but I was too embarrassed. It was a minor injury by clinical standards – and self-inflicted, too. But afterwards, in the...

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8 h. ago Wales breaking news plus weather and traffic updates (Wednesday, November 19)

All of the latest news from across Wales and further afield

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8 h. ago M4 traffic LIVE: Rush hour chaos as part of major motorway SHUT after oil spill

Emergency resurfacing works continues on the M4 in Berkshire this morning, following an earlier oil spillage which happened as a result of a collision on the London-bound carriageway

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8 h. ago UK snow LIVE: Greater Manchester road shut off by snow as Met Office warnings in place

Latest traffic, travel and weather updates as UK hit by first snow of the season

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8 h. ago How the Scottish Parliament provided a silver lining to massive Cloudflare outage

Online viewers of Scottish Parliament TV found themselves unable to watch the proceedings for some time

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10 h. ago Trainer explains exactly what to do if your dog is a 'nightmare to live with'

Three crucial techniques could transform your pet's behaviour, according to Will Atherton

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12 h. ago Bipartisan bill aims to pay air traffic controllers during future shutdowns

The flight disruptions during the record government shutdown have inspired a rare act of bipartisanship

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14 h. ago The shock 'split' that explains why Spencer Matthews won't be cheering on Vogue Williams in the jungle

You only have to pop ' Spencer Matthews and Vogue Williams ' into Google to be bombarded with photographs of a couple who look as if they're enjoying a perfect marriage.

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15 h. ago Terrifying internet vulnerability EXPOSED by latest global blackout. Why this Cloudflare crash is now raising serious concerns...

The Silicon Valley firm that is the foundation of a fifth of all websites worldwide, was brought to its knees on Tuesday morning.

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