54 m. ago ‘Potentially fatal’ cans of tuna under recall were shipped to multiple states

The quarantined cans were reportedly ‘inadvertently’ shipped by a third-party contractor working for Tri-union Seafoods

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70 m. ago New Zealand election scheduled for Nov. 7 with the costs of living and housing the top issue

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced a national election will be held Nov. 7

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2 h. ago Prince William and Princess Kate heckled about Andrew Mountbatten

Prince William and Princess Kate, who are the Prince and Princess of Wales, headed to a community pub in the former mining village of Fallin, which is in Stirlingshire

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3 h. ago Love Island All Stars: Jess cries as she's 'publicly shamed' by Tommy at the recoupling after her sneaky kiss with Charlie backfires

The reality star, 25, faced the wrath of Tommy Bradley, who didn't hold back during his recoupling speech on Tuesday night's episode of Love Island: All Stars.

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3 h. ago Toxicology report says late US chess star Daniel Naroditsky had drugs in his system

29-year-old had stimulants and kratom in systemDeath investigated as possible overdose or suicideAmerican chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky had a combination of stimulant and psychoactive substances in his system when he died last year, according to a toxicology report released by North Carolina authorities.Naroditsky, 29, was found dead at his home in Charlotte in October 2025, a loss that sent shockwaves through the global chess community. At the time, police said his death was being investigated as a possible overdose or suicide. No official cause was announced.In the US, you can call or text the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline on 988, chat on 988lifeline.org, or text HOME to 741741 to connect with a crisis counselor. In the UK and Ireland, Samaritans can be contacted on freephone 116 123, or email jo@samaritans.org or jo@samaritans.ie. In Australia, the crisis support service Lifeline is 13 11 14. Other international helplines can be found at befrienders.org Continue read...

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4 h. ago Trump issues ominous warning when asked how far he'll go to take over Greenland: 'You'll find out'

Donald Trump is scheduled to fly out to Davos, Switzerland, for the World Economic Forum where he'll hold high-stakes talks with European leaders over his Greenland plot.

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4 h. ago Luke Littler left feeling 'gutted' at Saudi Masters despite ideal birthday present

Luke Littler won the Saudi Arabia Darts Masters on Tuesday following a thrilling 8-5 win over Michael van Gerwen, but was still left "gutted" by one thing at the tournament

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4 h. ago Drug '50 times stronger than morphine' found in prisoner's body, inquest hears

The hearing heard from an inmate who said it was 'easy enough' to get hold of drugs at the time

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5 h. ago Luke Littler wins Saudi Darts Masters to set up desert birthday bash but one disappointment lingers

World Champion storms to success in first-ever World Series event in Riyadh and now he's off to celebrate in Dubai

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5 h. ago Elon Musk trolled by Ryanair in brutal manner over his 'idiot' threat to buy airline

After Elon Musk reached out to Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary to buy the airline, bosses at the business have slammed the billionaire in a way that only the airline could

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5 h. ago Trump issues ominous warning when asked how far he'll go to take over Greenland: 'You'll find out': Live updates

Donald Trump is scheduled to fly out to Davos, Switzerland, for the World Economic Forum where he'll hold high-stakes talks with European leaders over his Greenland plot.

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5 h. ago Thomas Skinner makes bizarre topless response to critic who slams his Reform antics

The ex-Apprentice star was pictured with Nigel Farage after joining his populist party, but bizarrely shared a shirtless snap in reply to a social media critic on Tuesday night

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6 h. ago Welsh Tory MS sacked over Reform defection suspicions hits back saying 'Britain is broken'

James Evans claimed that his shock dismissal from the party he has been a member of for more than 20 years was a result of 'speaking out' and says he will make a decision on his political future 'shortly'

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6 h. ago Ring a Republican: Payphones linking San Francisco and Texas aim to bridge US political divides

A Matter Neuroscience project lets callers in liberal San Francisco and conservative Abilene speak across party linesTwo experimental payphones – one placed in San Francisco and the other in Abilene, Texas – are connecting strangers across party lines, allowing callers to speak directly with Democrats and Republicans in two of the US’s most ideologically opposed cities.The project is the work of Matter Neuroscience, a Boulder, Colorado-based biotech company and is fashioned out of old payphones bought off Facebook. One phone sits outside Black Serum Tattoo parlor in San Francisco’s Mission District – and the other is in downtown Abilene by the bookstore Seven and One Books. Each phone is marked with a sign explaining that callers will be connected to someone from the opposite end of the political spectrum. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Principal defends suspension of 19 boys after 'toxic masculinity' assembly

The principal of Laurelhill Community College has defended her decision to suspend 19 boys at the school following an outcry from parents and children at the school

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6 h. ago Home Office supports asylum seeker site for Welsh village despite council's objections

The Home Office asylum adjudication panel has decided procurement will go ahead for Oak Alyn Hall in Sydallt, near Gwersyllt, despite Wrexham Council's formal objections on community safety grounds

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7 h. ago Detention facilities in Syria under spotlight after clashes between Kurdish fighters, Syrian forces

Recent fighting between Syrian government forces and Kurdish fighters in northeast Syria has highlighted the detention facilities holding Islamic State group members

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7 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing star Thomas Skinner joins Reform UK after branding Keir Starmer 'out of his depth'

Skinner, who also starred on the Apprentice in 2019, was seen posing with the party's leader Nigel Faragein a post to social media today, which carried the caption: 'Bosh!'

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7 h. ago The Guardian view on the French far right: mainstream parties are running out of time | Editorial

A Paris appeals court will decide if Marine Le Pen can stand in next year’s presidential election. But legal troubles have not damaged the fortunes of her partyIn a Paris courtroom, the first act of the 2027 French presidential election is already under way. On Tuesday Marine Le Pen began to answer judges’ questions in her appeal against a conviction relating to the embezzlement of European parliament funds. If she wins, the far-right leader will be free to run for the presidency for a fourth time. If the sentence is upheld, her 30-year-old protege, Jordan Bardella, is almost certain to take her place in the race.Having presented the original verdict as an assault on democracy by judges bent on thwarting her political ambitions, Ms Le Pen has softened her stance. If the appeals court is swayed by arguments that offences committed by her National Rally party were inadvertent, a five-year ban on running for public office may be reduced or overturned. Even if she loses, however, her po...

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7 h. ago Hold my coat, darling! Gentleman William looks after Kate's bespoke tartan coat by Saville Row tailor as Princess tries her hand at weaving

William and Kate, also the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay, are visiting Stirling and Falkirk for a two-day visit to promote Scottish heritage traditions.

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