2 h. ago UK inheritance tax clampdown will not spark mass sale of family farms, study shows

Eight in 10 affected estates can cover cost of higher death duties with non-farm assets, research claims

Economics

2 h. ago Children often having final say when it comes to families moving house, survey reveals

Seventy-four per cent of families in the study said the significant voice in any house move came from the children

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2 h. ago ADHD medication linked to lower risk of suicidal behaviours, study suggests

Research also suggests the medication lowers risks of substance misuse, transport accidents and criminalityAttention deficit hyperactivity disorder medication is linked to significantly lower risk of suicidal behaviours, substance misuse, transport accidents and criminality, according to a study of the wider outcomes of treatment.The research, based on the medical records of nearly 150,000 people in Sweden, suggested that the drugs could have meaningful benefits beyond helping with the core symptoms of ADHD. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Court panel affirms Trump’s Day One order pulling billions of dollars worth of foreign aid

Biden-appointed appeals judge warns of ‘catastrophic consequences’ in major blow to foreign assistance

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3 h. ago Court paves way for Trump to yank billions of dollars worth of foreign aid

Biden-appointed appeals judge warns of ‘catastrophic consequences’ in major blow to foreign assistance

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3 h. ago PSG vs Tottenham live: Spurs suffer penalties heartbreak after blowing two

PSG 2-2 Tottenham (PSG win 4-3 on penalties): Spurs blow two-goal lead to lose Super Cup on spot-kicks

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4 h. ago Iconic Easter Island statues could be gone in 60 years, study warns

New study warns that rising sea levels could threaten Easter Island’s iconic moai statues by the end of this century

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5 h. ago Liverpool 'table £26.7m bid' to complete Giovanni Leoni transfer after suffering Marc Guehi blow

The Reds are keen to bolster their defensive options before the window closes

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5 h. ago Shoppers rave over 'best fan I've ever bought' as temperatures soar in heat wave

One shopper says they were 'absolutely blown away' by the fan.

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5 h. ago BBC apologises to Jenrick over suggestions he is xenophobic in Radio 4 broadcast

The shadow justice secretary accused the BBC of smearing ‘millions of worried citizens as ‘xenophobic’ for their completely understandable fears’.

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5 h. ago Jarrad Branthwaite injury: Everton suffer nightmare blow just days before season

Jarrad Branthwaite signed a new contract at Everton over the summer, but he will miss the opening few weeks of the new season after aggravating a hamstring injury

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6 h. ago Manchester United show patience and hope for big things from Benjamin Sesko | Andy Brassell

After the club’s two previous attempts to sign the forward, Ruben Amorim will be hoping they have found the real dealIt has, for a while, appeared to be destiny. Benjamin Sesko’s arrival at Manchester United was third time lucky for last season’s Europa League finalists, having attempted to make a deal for the Slovenia striker when he was leaving Domžale in 2019 and again when he agreed to fly the Red Bull Salzburg nest in 2022, eventually joining up with RB Leipzig a year down the line.Now United have their still-only-22-year-old man and if Sesko has been feted in the inner circles of European football since his mid-teens, one could suggest the wait has not only be worthwhile but that it could work in favour of Ruben Amorim as he attempts to author a dramatic uptick in the fortunes of the English game’s premier fallen giant. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago 'Divine blood' found on Jesus' burial cloth 'proves' Shroud of Turin is authentic

A biblical historian has revealed that 'divine blood' was found on the Shroud of Turin, suggesting it is another piece of evidence proving the cloth was laid on the body of Jesus after the crucifixion.

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6 h. ago Men can't cope under pressure! Married blokes are more likely to CHEAT than women when they're stressed, study finds

Ladies, beware - as a new study reveals men are more likely than women to have an affair during high-stress life events.

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7 h. ago PSG XI vs Tottenham: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for UEFA Super Cup today

European champions suffer a massive blow ahead of season curtain-raiser

Events

8 h. ago Putin to face ‘very severe consequences’ if he does not agree Ukraine ceasefire, says Trump

US president also suggests he would push for second summit if his meeting with Putin goes well alongside Vlodymyr ZelesnkyyVladimir Putin will face “very severe consequences” if he does not agree a ceasefire in the war in Ukraine at his summit with Donald Trump in Alaska, the US president said on Wednesday.Speaking after a call with Vlodymyr Zelesnkyy and other European leaders, including Britain’s Keir Starmer, Trump also suggested he would push for a second summit if his meeting with Putin goes well – this time including his Ukrainian counterpart. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Putin faces ‘very severe consequences’ if no Ukraine truce agreed, Trump says

US president also says he would push for three-way summit with Volodymyr Zelenskyy if Alaska meeting goes wellVladimir Putin will face “very severe consequences” if he does not agree a ceasefire in the war in Ukraine at his summit with Donald Trump in Alaska, the US president said on Wednesday.Speaking after a call with Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other European leaders, including Britain’s Keir Starmer, Trump also suggested he would push for a second summit if his meeting with Putin goes well – this time including his Ukrainian counterpart. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Merz’s manoeuvres on world stage fail to quell doubts about his leadership

The German chancellor’s high-wire statesmanship on Ukraine has done little to alleviate his domestic woesEurope live – latest updatesFriedrich Merz hosted the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, on Wednesday as a weakened leader 100 days into his term, with his attempts to rally western support for Kyiv and wrangle Donald Trump failing to silence his domestic critics.The German chancellor took the initiative for Wednesday’s lightning round of telephone conferences bringing in EU leaders, Trump and his vice-president, JD Vance. Zelenskyy’s surprise arrival in Berlin to sit in on the calls underlined Merz’s starring role in the diplomatic efforts. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago The best sleep position to help you keep cool at night during heatwave

It can be a nightmare to get to sleep in the hot weather

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8 h. ago ‘I don’t touch my phone. At home, I’d be scrolling’: why young people are flocking to independent cinemas

Young people are drawn in by the promise of a ‘no-distractions’ zone, rereleases of old classics and music documentaries by global artistsA new generation of film lovers is helping to drive an increase in cinema attendance across the UK. As the industry slowly recovers from the decline of audiences during the pandemic – there were 126.5m admissions in 2024 compared with 176.1m in 2019, the rise in younger people returning to cinema may be due to a newfound love for film developed during the lockdown years. Although figures are yet to be restored to pre-pandemic levels, admission rates are continuing to increase, and it is younger audiences in particular who are showing significant enthusiasm, with figures from the Cinema Advertising Association suggesting that under-35s make up 50% of cinemagoers across the board.This is a proportion, which includes all cinemas including mainstream multiplexes, has held steady over the last few years but the effect appears particularly marked on the...

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