34 m. ago Meghan Markle's new surname revealed as she shares 'meaningful' reason behind it

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle do not officially have a surname, but the couple have now revealed what they are using in their new life in the US, and the reason behind it

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39 m. ago World shares decline as Trump's tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China take effect

China hit back at Washington's move to raise tariffs by 20% across the board with higher duties of up to 15% on US farm exports

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62 m. ago Marc Jacobs 'spring in a bottle' Daisy perfume that ‘lasts all day’ is currently half price

Spring is officially on the way meaning it's the perfect time to treat yourself to a new season perfume, and LookFantastic has just reduced Marc Jacobs' fresh Daisy fragrance by 50%

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72 m. ago Campaign launched to reduce aggression towards West Lothian Council staff

Incidents of violent and verbal assault against council staff are increasing with over 2,500 staff reporting that they have experienced violence and aggression at work.

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75 m. ago Queen Mary of Denmark braves the rain in chic blue coat during state visit to Finland with husband King Frederik

The royal couple were received by Finland's President Alexander Stubb and first lady Suzanne Innes-Stubb at an official reception in the Presidential Palace in Helsinki, Finland.

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80 m. ago Tattoo artist arrested after woman’s ‘objectionable’ Hindu deity ink sparks backlash

Police arrest tattoo parlour owner and artist after Hindu groups complain

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80 m. ago Greggs to hand out record £20.5 million to staff but shares slump on sticky outlook

“Greggs is suffering from a serious slowdown in growth” – Russ Mould, AJ Bell

Economics

93 m. ago 7 best orthopaedic and supportive shoes that don’t compromise on style

From sandals to trainers and boots, find the perfect fit with our guide to the best orthopaedic shoes

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98 m. ago Kiss the Netflix deal goodbye! With Love, Meghan is so pointless it might be the Sussexes’ last TV show

After Harry’s dud polo docuseries, the couple need to get back to giving people the dramatic monarchy revelations they crave – not a Duchess joylessly filling kids’ party bags with seedsUnless it becomes a ratings smash (and that isn’t impossible), With Love, Meghan doesn’t just represent the hard launch of Duchess of Sussex’s new career as a Martha Stewart-style lifestyle inspo guru; it might also be the final thing she makes for Netflix.The terms of the deal Harry and Meghan signed with the streamer in 2021 were, by all accounts, wildly favourable. Their five-year deal was worth $100m, in the expectation that they would be so brimming with ideas that they would become Obama-style prestige-content producers. Reader, as you already know, this did not happen. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Swedish woman, 33, fled the scene after drunkenly crashing her while on route to confront her unfaithful lover over 'secret affair', court hears

Caroline Martinsson lost control of her car and ploughed into a wall whilst driving to demand an explanation from her partner over claims she was being cheated on.

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2 h. ago Greggs makes announcement as £850 bonuses added to staff wages this month

Eligible staff will receive around £850 bonus this month after sales soared last year

Economics

3 h. ago Chile’s perfect skies for stargazing under threat from giant chemical plant

Astronomers deeply concerned that darkest, clearest skies in world will be compromised by proposed facility nearbyIn the Atacama desert, the driest non-polar region on Earth, the sky shines when the sun sets.Up in the arid hills 130km south of the Chilean city of Antofagasta, comets burn brightly and flawless trails of stars and nebula streak the night sky. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Putin is not Hitler. His actions in Ukraine are horrific enough to need no exaggeration | Simon Jenkins

Keir Starmer has said we face the greatest threat to our national security since the cold war. Such hyperbole helps nobodyIs Vladimir Putin another Adolf Hitler? The western world seems to think so. In which case is Donald Trump another Neville Chamberlain and Ukraine another Czechoslovakia? Is history bunk, or is it a wise old man leaning on the gate as Europe storms into its latest crisis?Godwin’s law holds that the longer a political argument continues, the nearer it gets to Hitler. This reductio ad Hitlerum distorts the issue under discussion and diminishes the exceptional horror of Hitler and the Holocaust. A variant of Godwin’s law goes further. It asserts that having to call Hitler in aid means that you have already lost the argument.Simon Jenkins is a Guardian columnist Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Quick and easy 3 ingredient pancakes are 'light and fluffy' and perfect for Shrove Tuesday

Pancakes don't need to be complicated as this recipe shows and they're low in calories too.

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3 h. ago You've been making pancakes wrong! Scientists reveal the ultimate method

With just a few ingredients, you might think that pancakes are a doddle to whip up. But as many home cooks will know, mastering the perfect stack isn't always straightforward.

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3 h. ago Farmers warned they face arrest if they take tractors to pancake day inheritance tax rally in London

Attendees will march from Whitehall at around midday towards Parliament, with the demonstration due to end at 3pm

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3 h. ago Boots, M&S, Next and LookFantastic launch Mother’s Day beauty boxes from just £25

With Mother's Day approaching this March 30, these popular beauty boxes are the perfect gift for any skincare, makeup, or fragrance lover

Economics

4 h. ago Gene Hackman's neighbours make surprise confession days after actor found mummified

Police are still investigating the mysterious deaths of Hollywood legend Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa, with neighbours sharing their shock at how little they knew about the couple

Culture

4 h. ago Vile couple had sex with pet pug in 'worst case judge has ever seen'

Graham Marshall, 39, forced Paige Reaney, 33, to engage in a range of sex acts with their pet pug, Charlie - a judge said the animal would have suffered pain and distress as a result

Events

4 h. ago Italian woman’s tattoo of Hindu deity sparks backlash in India for ‘objectionable placement’

Police arrest tattoo parlour owner and artist after Hindu groups complain about ‘hurt religious sentiments’

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