1 hour ago Alleged stalker of parents of Madeleine McCann sent letter signed ‘Madeleine x’

Prosecutor tells jury that Julia Wandelt claimed to remember being abducted from Praia da Luz apartment in 2007A woman on trial for allegedly stalking the parents of Madeleine McCann claiming to be their missing daughter sent them a letter signed “Madeleine x” and said she remembered being abducted from their holiday apartment in Portugal.Julia Wandelt, from Poland, is accused of stalking Kate and Gerry McCann over a period of two and a half years by contacting them hundreds of times and accosting them at their home, leaving them upset and worried about their safety. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Shock video shows motorist almost reverse into lorry after missing motorway exit

The near-miss is just one of the 9,775 videos uploaded to Humberside Police's Operation Snap portal since it launched in April 2023 and the force have release footage of recent convictions

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2 h. ago Trump says there is ‘natural conflict’ with Canada during Carney visit

US president offers few concessions on tariffs after durable alliance fractured by trade war and annexation threatsDonald Trump said there is “mutual love” but “natural conflict” between the US and Canada as he hailed progress towards a trade deal but offered few concrete concessions on steep US tariffs during a visit by the Canadian prime minister, Mark Carney.Carney’s second visit to the US comes as one of the world’s most durable and amicable alliances has been fractured by Trump’s trade war and annexation threats. Among the topics up for discussion are trade and the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which is critical to Canada’s economy and is up for review next year. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago The hair thickening conditioner so effective, even shoppers in their 70s swear by it

"I have fine, naturally blonde hair even though I'm in my early seventies, but just lately, it has started thinning. The Shampoo and Conditioner duo have really helped, and they are a joy to use."

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2 h. ago Community come together to remember 'force of nature' schoolgirl in the most beautiful way

Family friends and strangers wanted to remember Honey French who died suddenly at her home in October 2024

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2 h. ago New law forces Netflix, Hulu and other streaming services to turn down the volume on ads and give viewers a break

State senator said the law was inspired by a colleague and every ‘exhausted parent’ struggling to keep the TV sound low

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3 h. ago Rugby’s international heavyweights join forces to deliver big blow to R360

A statement released by all the Six Nations unions except Wales, plus South Africa, New Zealand and Australia, is scathing of the rebel competition.

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3 h. ago Bullies call me ‘The Hulk’ because of my huge arm, but I was born with it, and I know I’m beautiful

A YOUNG woman has hit back at cruel trolls who dub her 'The Hulk' because she was born with a rare condition. Olivia Klopchin, 20, from Springfield, Vermont, US, was diagnosed with a vascular malformation at just two months old. Olivia revealed that in her case, it predominantly affects the veins on her left arm,...

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3 h. ago UK steel manufacturers face ‘existential threat’ from EU tariff hikes

The European Commission plans to double tariffs on steel to 50% and reduce tariff-free import volumes.

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3 h. ago Thousands of Scots told to expect loud warning sirens THIS WEEK – here’s why

THOUSANDS of Scots have been told to prepare for loud warning sirens this week. Glasgow locals have been warned about a routine test that will produce a noisy siren on Thursday, October 9. The gas network company SGN will conduct the alarm trial at its Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) site on Blochairn Road, Provan. The...

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4 h. ago Scots activist to be reunited with family after being detained by Israeli forces

Sid Khan was one of four Scots held after Israeli forces intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla on Wednesday night.

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4 h. ago A Place in the Sun's Laura Hamilton says 'you're crazy' as she reveals show frustration

A Place in the Sun presenter Laura Hamilton, who has been a fixture on the Channel 4 property show for more than a decade, discussed the "timeless" nature of the show

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4 h. ago England edge past Bangladesh by four wickets: Women’s Cricket World Cup – live

Over-by-over news, play in Guwahati from 10.30am BST Get The Spin, our cricket newsletter | And email RobBell bounces back. Jhelik tries to force things against the quick after a couple of dots, coming down the pitch, but her loft down the ground is miscued to Sophia Dunkley at mid-off. England are up and running.4th over: Bangladesh 23-0 (Jhelik 4, Supta 17) Smith gets a closer look at Jhelik, who hasn’t had much of the strike. The left-armer sends down another over with little drama, conceding a couple. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Britain's safest villages: From low crime rates to picturesque settings and a 'strong' sense of community, these are the best places to raise your family

There are plenty of reasons why people are drawn to the attractions of village life - from the sense of community and the tranquillity of the setting, to the ducks on the green and slow pace of life.

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4 h. ago Steven Gerrard never wanted Liverpool to sign me but he'll never be remembered like I will

Steven Gerrard never saw eye-to-eye with his Liverpool teammate

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4 h. ago Inside the beautiful autumnal craft exhibition that's opening in top Edinburgh gallery

The show features the work of Scotland’s finest designer makers

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5 h. ago Hawksmoor St Pancras: 'London's most beautiful restaurant' to become steak joint

Victor Garvey at the Midland Grand shut abruptly earlier this year. Now it will fill with one of London’s most reliable operations

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5 h. ago Unmasked: PhD student who cut Israeli hostage ribbons is married to Palestinian actor as Starmer condemns October 7 protests

Nadia Yahlom, of London, used scissors to brazenly snip the memorial bands that the Jewish community had tied to railings in honour of the 251 people taken hostage by Hamas.

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5 h. ago The Atlantic islands harnessing rugged nature to create a unique wellness experience

Unlike other Nordic countries – like Sweden, Norway and Finland – whose spas are a cornerstone of their tourism, the Faroe Islands have only recently opening up this wellness offering. Jeanine Barone visits some of the newest

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5 h. ago Cool congress and Corpus Christi – readers’ best photographs

Click here to submit a picture for publication in these online galleries and/or on the Guardian letters page Continue reading...

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