28 m. ago Republicans urge Britain to oppose China’s plans for new embassy in London

Republicans urge Britain to oppose China’s plans for new embassy in London  South China Morning Post

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39 m. ago Amazon Spring Sale 2025 deals: Key details and top discounts revealed

Discover everything you need to know about Amazon's upcoming Spring Sale, including the best deals and offers to watch out for.

Economics

63 m. ago Egg prices could jump another 41% this year, USDA says, as Trump's bird flu plan unveiled

The Trump administration believes a renewed emphasis on biosecurity can help in the battle against bird flu and ease egg prices, but the Agriculture Department predicts the current record prices are going to get much worse this year

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68 m. ago Oldies baffled by teenage slang terms – from Poggers to Moots

The top 10 most common slang terms have finally been decoded for clueless parents including 'finsta' which was recently used on hit TV show Amandaland

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78 m. ago Drivers to be hit with £70 fines in crackdown on illegal parking on Manchester route

The new cameras will monitor the cycle lane for any problem parking

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85 m. ago US lawmakers warn on China’s planned London embassy ahead of Starmer

Letting Beijing build largest embassy in Europe seen as inappropriate reward given its human rights record

Events

1 hour ago Viral photo makes ‘Puppy Mountain’ in China an instant sensation

Guo Qingshan’s image of a cliff on the edge of the Yangtze River in Hubei province has been viewed millions of timesA cliff on the edge of the Yangtze River has become an overnight sensation in China after a Shanghai-based designer posted a photo of it earlier this month likening it to a dog.Guo Qingshan took the photo, which he captioned “Puppy Mountain”, while on a hike near his home town of Yichang, in Hubei province, in late January. Continue reading...

Culture

2 h. ago Michelle Trachtenberg: Gossip Girl star dies aged 39 after worrying social media post

Actress Michelle Trachtenberg shot to fame as a child star at age 3, starring as Nona Mecklenberg on the hit Nickelodeon series The Adventures of Pete & Pete before starring on Gossip Girl

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2 h. ago How Korean went mainstream — and four recipes to make at home

Sales of gochujang paste are up 71 per cent year-on-year, according to Waitrose

Society

2 h. ago Officials to explore housing Ukrainian refugees in Roman Abramovich properties

The Government was being pressed again on ending the stalemate over cash from the sale of Chelsea FC.

Politics

2 h. ago BP's radical shift from green energy to fossil fuels has stunned the market... but what does it mean for YOU? Read our ultimate guide on whether you should invest in the oil giant

The boss of BP insists investors will 'love' his radical plans to revive the struggling oil giant - but the jury remains very firmly out.

Economics

2 h. ago ‘Champagne for my real friends!’ Francis Bacon masterpiece escapes to the artist’s old drinking den

Seeing Bacon’s stunning depiction of his lover Peter Lacy hanging in a reincarnation of the watering hole where his skeletal friends would drink, stagger and cackle was a fleeting yet unforgettable experienceWhen a work of art fails to excite, interest or move me, the word that comes to mind is “dead”. Bad art is lifeless, good art is alive and great art is supervital. And it’s a supervital masterpiece I am looking at right now. Face as sharply hewn as a Congolese mask, with a flesh-coloured pullover melting into the shadows of his loins, Peter Lacy dominates the room, captured in a gold-framed portrait by his lover Francis Bacon.That room is the Colony Room Green in London, not the original Colony Room but a bar nearby that lovingly recreates, with the precision of an art installation or stage set, the bohemian drinking den run by Muriel Belcher where Bacon would order drinks all round with his famous toast: “Champagne for my real friends and real pain for my sham friends!” Its gre...

Politics

2 h. ago West Lothian opposition councillors blast ruling Labour group after debate on closures blocked

West Lothian’s SNP leader Councillor Janet Campbell hit out after Provost Cathy Muldoon ruled SNP budget proposals for funds to ‘save’ this week could not be debated.

Politics

2 h. ago Country on verge of collapse as 19million people hit by nationwide blackout

A nationwide blackout has caused traffic chaos, metro closures and meant a country-wide curfew has been put in place in Chile. The Interior Minister has called for calm until the problem is solved

Events

3 h. ago EU reveals plans to hit climate goals by helping dirty industries clean up

European Commission recommits to 90% emissions cut by 2040, and will support steel and cement in transitionThe EU executive has insisted it will stay the course on its climate goals, while setting out plans to help Europe’s most polluting industries reach the green transition and watering down environmental reporting demands on companies.Publishing its “clean industrial deal” on Wednesday, the European Commission said it had a plan to help polluting industries, such as steel and cement, make the switch to the net zero emissions future, as well as boosting clean tech companies, such as firms making electric vehicle charging points. Continue reading...

Events

3 h. ago Two Scottish fixer upper homes offering 'great potential' on sale for just £25,000

A pair of "uninhabitable" Scottish cottages with "great potential" are set to go under the hammer this week at a low price.

Economics

3 h. ago Inspiration behind Apple Cider Vinegar's Milla as real person met tragic end

Apple Cider Vinegar is Netflix's latest smash hit, following the story of cancer-faker Belle Gibson, who actually existed – but what about tragic Milla Blake?

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3 h. ago Harry Potter's new Dumbledore actor confirmed as fans given first look at HBO series

A new Harry Potter series is set to hit screens in the near future and now the actor who will be taking on the role of Albus Dumbledore has been officially confirmed

Culture

3 h. ago The Furniture Village sale has up to 70% off – but you’ll have to be quick

You can also get £25 off your first order

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3 h. ago Superdrug's new Chocolate Eggs candle is the perfect alternative gift for Easter

The giant scented candle weighs in at 620g, and gives you a massive 100 hours of burn time, so you can fill your home with the scent of milk chocolate all throughout Easter

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