31 m. ago Downfall of Russell & Bromley as iconic brand could disappear from UK high street entirely

Despite 140 years of history, the iconic shoe and handbag retailer's future hangs in the balance as fellow British staple Next looks to rip the business into several piefces

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49 m. ago Dad drowns 'Westernised' daughter in 'honour killing' then flees to Syria

Ryan al Najjar, 18, was found face down in a pond in a park in the Netherlands, wrapped in duct tape and gagged, just one month after celebrating her 18th birthday

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53 m. ago Trump is ready to grab Greenland. The EU should move first – and offer it membership | Robert Habeck and Andreas Raspotnik

The US president’s threats to the territory show Europe needs a new strategy for its far north: one based on cooperation, not dominationThe new year is still young, yet Donald Trump’s fixation on expanding his homeland signals a troubling geopolitical shift. From Venezuela to Greenland, the world is unmistakably moving away from the relative stability of the post-cold war era – not least also because of Russia’s war against Ukraine.This erosion of long-established norms has severe implications for Europe, a continent whose core political philosophy is built on limiting (national) power. A rules-based order, international law and negotiated solutions lie at the core of Europe’s self-image. Yet in today’s world, Europe can uphold this vision only if it evolves into a more muscular geopolitical actor itself – and nowhere is this more evident than in the Arctic.Robert Habeck served as German vice-chancellor and minister for economy and climate action from 2021 to 2025, and is now workin...

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53 m. ago What does sugar do to your body – and how can you avoid a slump?

We evolved to like energy-dense foods such as honey, but modern diets tend to include too much sugar. Here’s how to make sure you eat the right amount, at the right timeSugar tastes great for good reason: we evolved to like it, back when honey was a hard-to-get, energy-dense treat and we spent half of our time running around after antelope. Now that it’s much easier to get and we don’t move as much, that sweet tooth is working against us: many of us are consuming far too much of it, and suffering from poor health as a result. But is there anything specifically bad about it beyond it providing too many calories and not enough nutrients?“When we taste sugar, the body starts reacting the moment sweetness touches the tongue,” says Dawn Menning, a registered dietitian who works with health app Nutu. “The brain recognises it as a quick source of energy and activates the reward system, releasing the feelgood chemical dopamine that makes it so appealing.” Interestingly, not everyone tastes ...

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53 m. ago Paranoid Andrew 'demands daughters report back to daddy' on royals' view of him

Beatrice and Eugenie opted to spend Christmas with the royal family at Sandringham - and it was likely their disgraced father who encouraged them to head to the gathering, according to experts

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54 m. ago Binman warns rubbish 'won't be collected' if 1 item is seen in recycling waste

A binman has shared crucial advice about what shouldn't go in your recycling bin. If a key item is seen inside, he said your bins may not be collected, so you need to know the rules

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57 m. ago British Land boss steps down after five years to join warehouse developer

British Land boss Simon Carter will step down after five years to head up a warehouse developer backed by Singapore's sovereign wealth fund.

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61 m. ago Sunday Brunch viewers demand show is AXED as they issue furious complaint to Channel 4

The latest episode saw Simon Rimmer and Tim Lovejoy return to the studio to chat to some famous faces while cooking up some delicious plates.

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85 m. ago Police investigation underway after man's body found on Coatbridge path

At around 7.30am on Sunday, January 11, officers were called to a report of an unresponsive man on the cycle path between the town's Centre Park Drive and Coatbank Street.

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90 m. ago Thousands of tourists left stranded in Lapland as flights are cancelled during

Temperatures at Kittila Airport in Finland have dropped to -37C following several days of freezing weather in conditions that are causing problems de-icing aircraft, as well as for maintenance.

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1 hour ago Iranian fashion student, 23, ‘shot dead in back of the head’ during protests

Rubina Aminian was described as ‘a young woman full of joy for life’

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1 hour ago Banish shower head limescale with 1 natural item that works better than vinegar

Cleaning experts shared a surprising hack for tackling stubborn limescale in shower heads using something you likely have at home

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1 hour ago Liverpool news: Arne Slot's January transfer plan emerges as Reds 'monitor' ex

Liverpool are being linked with several possible new signings during the January transfer window, with the Reds monitoring two stars ahead of the February deadline

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2 h. ago Bees may hold the secret to communication with aliens, scientists find

Honeybees can solve simple addition and subtraction problems and even possess some understanding of the concept of zero

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2 h. ago Mystery as Brit, 69, is found dead on his yacht off Thai island of Phuket

The 69-year-old, who also had Australian nationality, had not been seen in several days before he was discovered lifeless on his ship anchored off Khao Khad Beach on January 11.

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2 h. ago Xavi's Man Utd job conditions revealed for permanent role with interim decision imminent

Manchester United are expected to appoint an interim head coach for the remainder of the season before eventually naming a permanent manager from the 2026/27 season, with Xavi Hernandez a contender

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2 h. ago Manchester United set to make manager decision after Michael Carrick talks

Man Utd are close to finalising the appointment of an interim head coach and Michael Carrick is now the leading contender.

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2 h. ago M4 severe delays after morning crash shuts part of the motorway

Police have warned commuters of delays and asked them to find an alternative route

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2 h. ago American in Scotland baffled by 'unpleasant' weather conditions he's never seen before

Ed, who is originally from the US, moved to Scotland from California and is used to sunshine in the Golden State – but he's still trying to get his head around the dramatic weather conditions

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3 h. ago London travel news LIVE: Bakerloo and Victoria lines severely delayed

There are delays on multiple tube lines this morning

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