2 h. ago 34 men who ended up on Death Row have one thing in common – they all went to same school

Michael Bell is the latest Florida inmate to be executed - the convicted murderer was one of 34 former students of the notorious Dozier School for Boys known for systematic abuse

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5 h. ago 'I spent £1K on a wedding dress I hated and common health problem is to blame'

Hormones can affect everything from mood to decision-making, but learning to manage them can help bring balance back to your life, as Tinisha Graham discovered

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7 h. ago From Gaza to Ukraine, peace always seems just out of reach – and the reason isn’t only political | Simon Tisdall

Murdering and massacring innocents is indefensible. So why on earth is it allowed to continue? The answer is moral relativismThe quest for peace in major conflicts has rarely been so desperate and so seemingly futile. In Gaza, talk of ceasefires, truces and pauses typically ends in tears. In Ukraine, the war is now well into its fourth year with no end in sight, despite Donald Trump’s new 50-day deadline. Syria burns anew. Sudan’s horrors never cease. Last year, state-based conflicts reached a peak – 61 across 36 countries. It was the highest recorded total since 1946. This year could be worse.The sheer scale and depravity of war crimes and other conflict-zone atrocities is extraordinary. The deliberate, illegal targeting and terrorising of civilians, the killing, maiming and abduction of children, and the use of starvation, sexual violence, torture and forced displacement as weapons of war have grown almost routine. Israel’s killing last week of children queueing for water in Gaza ...

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8 h. ago Stop using a pressure washer to clean patio when 35p ingredient makes it 'sparkle'

Cleaning experts have shared a simple and affordable way to clean your garden patio - and you'll only need one ingredient from your kitchen cupboard to get the job done

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8 h. ago UK households warned over common hosepipe mistake that costs you money

Before you toss your hosepipe in the shed in the midst of widespread bans across the UK, make sure you follow these expert storage tips - or risk having to spend more money

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9 h. ago Homemade ice cream tastes fluffier when one unlikely ingredient is added

For those who have made homemade ice cream before, it can be seriously annoying when it doesn't easily scoop. However adding one simple ingredient can transform your frozen treat instantly

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10 h. ago UK households urged to tackle common weed problem 'before it's too late'

Gardeners are being urged to complete this one gardening job in August to prevent bigger tasks in the upcoming seasons - and it will only take a few minutes from your day

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21 h. ago Drivers hit with £300 fine and points for common moving house mistake

Motorists could land themselves in trouble if they are caught breaking this rule.

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24 h. ago Expert issues urgent warning over common plant in the UK that could be FATAL to your dog

UK-based dog expert Simon Crawshaw has warned dog owners that a common plant can make dogs extremely ill if its seeds burrow into the animal's paws, ears or skin.

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25 h. ago Black coffee will taste 'smoother' if you add pinch of 1 ingredient — not sugar

Black coffee can be a bit of an acquired taste for those who usually opt for sugary, milky coffees - but it can be made much more palatable with one simple ingredient

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25 h. ago The common types of medication you shouldn’t have with coffee

While your morning brew might feel harmless, it can interact with certain medicines to reduce effectiveness or increase side effects

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26 h. ago Scots dog owners urged to check for common danger in grass and it's not ticks

This hidden hazard can seriously injure your dog and it grows throughout July, August and September.

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28 h. ago Slightly radioactive Fukushima soil is used at Japanese prime minister's office to prove safety

Decontaminated but slightly radioactive soil from Fukushima has been delivered to the Japanese prime minister’s office to be reused in an effort to showcase its safety

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29 h. ago What links the gramophone and Antoinette Perry? The Saturday quiz

From Olly Alexander, Simon Le Bon and Karen O to Beatrice and Virgil, test your knowledge with the Saturday quiz1 Who used to celebrate the anniversary of his 1658 kidney stone operation?2 Virgil and Beatrice were whose poetic guides?3 Which country is currently in its Reiwa era?4 Who is the only driver to win world titles on two and four wheels?5 Under what rural-sounding name did Amanda Owen find fame?6 Which river flows from Black Forest to Black Sea?7 Who is the Hindu creator god?8 Cartoonist Rube Goldberg was the US counterpart of which British artist?What links: 9 Lariat; opera; matinee; princess; choker?10 Olly Alexander; Simon Le Bon; Karen O; Marti Pellow; Katie White?11 A Room of One’s Own; The Common Reader; Thoughts on Peace in an Air Raid?12 46656; 3125; 256; 27; 4; 1?13 Image orthicon tube; gramophone; Margaret Herrick’s uncle (possibly); Antoinette Perry?14 Viv Anderson, 1978, and Kerry Davis, 1982?15 Buchanan Castle; Tower of London; Spandau prison? Continue reading...

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29 h. ago Brits issued warning on pressing common button in their car as it can 'slow your brain down'

A doctor has urged caution when it comes to using a function inside your car that you probably don’t realise has the bizarre ability to impair your cognitive powers and can therefore poses a safety risk when driving

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29 h. ago Anyone growing certain vegetables must do one thing to protect crop

With your summer vegetables growing steadily, don't let a common foe be the thing to destroy them before you have a chance to harvest them

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29 h. ago Runner beans taste better when one 28p ingredient is added to the pan

Spice up your runner beans by adding this one ingredient that's probably sitting on your kitchen counter - and the results are guaranteed to be delicious each time

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29 h. ago Pope Leo declares his first miracle after divine intervention in Rhode Island

Pope Leo XIV has declared his first official miracle, crediting a divine intervention that happened on American soil.

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31 h. ago UK investors still face a gap between 1990s nostalgia and reality

Contrary to common belief, British pensions have little exposure to domestic equities

Economics

35 h. ago Can a common denominator unite warring contestant nations at the International Mathematics Olympiad?

Determination by IMO organisers to remain apolitical divides participating countries amid wars in Ukraine and GazaGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA resounding cheer erupted when on Monday three Palestinian teenagers shuffled on to the stage of a convention centre tucked away behind the golden beaches of Australia’s Sunshine Coast.All of them from the West Bank, they were only half of a team able to attend the International Mathematics Olympiad, a gathering of the world’s brightest young mathematical minds, where medals can offer tickets to any university in the world and launch brilliant careers.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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