The magician appeared on BBC Breakfast to discuss his upcoming London residency

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Photographs from across the globe capture the impact of people on the climate – and of the climate on peopleThe word anthropocene has been proposed to denote an ongoing epoch in which human activity is a primary driving force of geological change. Although the word has caught on like wildfire in a colloquial sense, it was ultimately rejected as a descriptive scientific term, not so much because it was inaccurate but because of disagreements over when exactly it would have started – 1945, marking the unlocking of nuclear power; 1610, which may be the first time human activity affected the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere; 1964, when the so-called Great Acceleration may have begun – or some other date altogether?These questions point to deeper challenges in understanding just what the Anthropocene is: do we think of it in terms of nuclear fallout, the composition of the atmosphere, the size of the human population, or so many other worthy metrics? Hoping to help us better un...

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Beachgoers in Bournemouth have been split on exactly what the unusual and foul-smelling white blobs could be - with some fearing it could be toxic palm oil, and others hoping it was ambergris, which could make someone a small fortune

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Landlord Bas Barsa, 49, says his once 'immaculate' flat in Folkestone, Kent was left in a 'shocking' state by a nightmare tenant, including windows sealed shut by mould

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Prince Harry is understood to be keen to rebuild his relationship with his family, but he is facing an uphill battle - and it seems that King Charles is not yet ready to forgive and forget.

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Former Strictly Come Dancing star Adam Thomas was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis in 2023 and has been taking fans along on the journey with very honest updates

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The Slovenian’s triple-double helped the Los Angeles Lakers to victory against his old team

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An anniversary edition of the 2013 martial arts animation is light on bombast, funny and mischievousHere is a 10th-anniversary extended edition, with 20 added minutes, of the 18th theatrical outing for Dragon Ball, which was credited with revitalising the franchise. With original series creator Akira Toriyama apparently taking a stronger hand during production, this 2013 film hit the sweet spot where daffy character comedy powered up OTT anime smackdown, in the process laying the groundwork for the brand’s next phase, Dragon Ball Super.“Such over-the-top naming. It ends up sounding tawdry,” comments a lackey to intergalactic god of destruction Beerus (Kōichi Yamadera) when the pair hear of a “Super Saiyan God” on the loose. Despite being a nap-centric sphynx cat in harem pants, Beerus is impatient for a worthy foe, so he decides to call in on any nearby Saiyans (a race of super-strong aliens) who might point him in the right direction. After wiping the floor with series hero Goku (M...

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When my rheumatoid arthritis became more aggressive, I clung to the idea of still being a ‘walking person’. Letting go of that gave me more freedom than I could have imaginedIt started like any normal day – or normal for us, at least. My partner, Stewart, helped me out of bed and on to the wheeled office chair I kept next to it. Then I propelled myself to the top of the stairs before leaning precariously on my crutches as I made my way down, slowly and dangerously, with lots of swearing at the pain (I find it helps). Then, on the way out to the car, I missed my footing and fell.Not for the first time, Stewart was caught between concern and frustration. Wasn’t it time, he asked, for me to consider using a wheelchair? Once again, I rejected the suggestion. Continue reading...

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Kate Nash writes about why people need to fill in the Music Fans’ Voices survey to help tackle the industry problems that have led her to join OnlyFans: ‘selling pictures of my arse online to subsidise touring losses’

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New legislation to support Gaelic will not help the communities where it is spoken

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The peace dividend of ‘Pax Americana’ is over and the UK and other European countries have no choice but to rearm

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Jambos prodigy is living the dream at Tynecastle but the reality iof school exams is also just round the corner.

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A new ‘golden passport’ scheme aims to raise funds to relocate people inland as climate change raises sea levelsThe Pacific island nation of Nauru is selling citizenship to fund its retreat from rising seas, the country’s president, David Adeang, announced on Tuesday, opening a contentious “golden passport” scheme as climate financing runs dry.The low-lying island nation of 13,000 residents is planning a mass inland relocation as the human-caused climate crisis raises global sea levels, eating away at the country’s fertile coastal fringe. Continue reading...

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Even months later, the pain of losing a pet can still hit without warning

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US tech giant expected to spend as much as $25bn on warehouse automation in broader efficiency drive

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Stock up on wig tape, plunge your face in icy water, prepare your poses – and get ready for some really tricky interview questionsAwards season draws to a close this weekend, with the Brits on Saturday and the Oscars on Sunday. At both, stars will face the red carpet – a gauntlet of fans, photo ops and rapid-fire interviews, which involves being scrutinised from every angle.They make it look effortless, “but it’s an intimidating thing, especially if you’ve never done it before”, says Niamh Eastabrook, a publicist at Multitude Media, who helps actors prepare for red carpets. “People forget that this side of the job is not why anyone becomes an actor.” The makeup artist Lisa Eldridge agrees: “It’s such a nerve-racking experience for most actresses. A lot are quite introverted and they have to walk out and be analysed by the world.”Two of my red-carpet looks: gold gown by Edeline Lee; green dress by Self Portrait, rented from Rites. Photographs: Linda Nylind/The Guardian Continue readi...

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International criminals are tricking people into handing over full access to their bank account.

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"What I can’t get my head around is there was no warning, no conversations – nothing. I’ve just been left hanging."

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Married At First Sight UK star Lacey Martin has spoken out about her ongoing battle with endometriosis, which has caused her to suffer with severe period pain and heavy bleeding

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