11 m. ago Sri Lankan freshwater fishers keen to turn invasive species threat into an opportunity

An invasive fish is threatening the livelihood of people in this northwestern village by aggressively eating traditional fish and shellfish species in the Deduru Oya reservoir, but the Sri Lankan fishers want to turn the adversity into an advantage.

Events

16 m. ago Jeffrey Epstein's telling confession to journalist sheds light on THAT Andrew photo

The bombshell photograph of the then Duke of York and then teenage Virginia Giuffre — taken on a disposable camera by Jeffrey Epstein — is genuine, it has now been confirmed

Culture

16 m. ago Gardeners urged not to remove leaves from lawns this November

Environmental experts are warning people to avoid clearing up leaves from their garden as the first tastes of winter start to set in, as it could provide a major help to the local ecosystem

Politics

45 m. ago James Van Der Beek to sell Dawson’s Creek ‘treasures’ to pay for cancer treatment

Actor, 48, who revealed colorectal cancer diagnosis last year, to also auction memorabilia from Varsity BluesActor James Van Der Beek will once again be selling collector’s items from some of his beloved films and TV shows, including Dawson’s Creek, to help pay for his treatment for colorectal cancer. “I’ve been storing these treasures for years, waiting for the right time to do something with them, and with all of the recent unexpected twists and turns life has presented recently, it’s clear that the time is now,” Van Der Beek told People.The collection, which includes an outfit he wore in the Dawson’s Creek pilot, and a hat featured in the 1999 film Varsity Blues, will be auctioned at Propstore’s annual Winter Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction, which runs from 5 December to 7 December. Continue reading...

Economics

86 m. ago Flight attendant reveals what happens if someone dies on plane

Barbara Bacilieri, 33, has spent 14 years in the industry and shares her insights and experiences on social media.

Events

94 m. ago London shopping hub is turned into Tent City as migrants and homeless people set up at least 30 'shanty town' shelters

It's one of the most famous shopping thoroughfares in the country, housing top retailers and including the historic flagship branch of high end furniture store Heal's.

Economics

95 m. ago New Celebrity MasterChef judge Grace Dent reveals she was reduced to tears by star during filming

The food critic, 52, has spoken out about the upcoming series, which will return to BBC One on Monday.

Sport

96 m. ago Sydney ‘fortune teller’ allegedly ran $70m fraud by telling clients she saw a billionaire in their future

Anya Phan, 53, who also claimed to be a feng shui master, allegedly exploited vulnerable clients who took out loans based on her predictionsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA self-proclaimed fortune teller and feng shui master who allegedly orchestrated a highly sophisticated $70m money laundering syndicate across Sydney has been charged.New South Wales police arrested two women, Anya Phan, 53, and a 25-year-old, at a property in Dover Heights in Sydney’s east on Wednesday morning. Continue reading...

Economics

1 hour ago Tennis legend Pat Cash reveals the workout that has helped make him the fittest 60

Cash was one of the fittest players on the tour at his peak - and he has stayed dedicated and disciplined.

Economics

1 hour ago The 112 most eligible young women in Britain revealed...and Princess Andre is one of them! Katie Price's daughter makes prestigious Tatler list alongside fellow nepo babies and daughters of Dukes

Tatler has unveiled its annual list of the most eligible young women in Britain and naturally it's awash with the daughters of Earls and Dukes, high society scions and sporting stars...

Politics

2 h. ago Businesses face being tied up in 'years of litigation' over Labour's right to work from home, Lords warn

Employment tribunals could be overwhelmed with claims from people seeking more 'flexible' deals unless Labour clarifies its right to WFH, according to a new report.

Events

2 h. ago Kim Kardashian's daughter North West, 12, shocks fans with 'high

Kim Kardashian is facing fresh backlash after her daughter North West recently unveiled her latest body modification , a second finger piercing.

Events

2 h. ago Was this the start of Adam Peaty's family feud? Star made VERY telling comment about the Ramsays when he returned to swimming after his breakdown

Weddings have often been known to tear families apart as relationships are tested. And Adam Peaty and Holly Ramsay have found themselves in an ugly fallout with the swimmer's mother.

Politics

2 h. ago ANDREW PIERCE on Wes Streeting, the PM's ambitious rival whose mother was born in jail... and whose gran shared a prison cell with Christine Keeler

Should Wes Streeting become Prime Minister he will have the most compelling back story since it was revealed that John Major was the son of a circus performer and music hall artiste.

Events

2 h. ago Jamie Carragher's daughter Mia stuns in a silver dress alongside her 'proud' parents as she makes her debut as leading lady in The Hunger Games: On Stage

The family headed to the afterparty at 1 Canary Wharf after the 21-year-old took on the leading role of Katniss Everdeen at the Troubadour Theatre.

Politics

2 h. ago NHS drug already given to thousands that ends the agony of gout may also prevent deadly heart attacks and strokes, study reveals

Gout, a form of arthritis, is heavily linked to heart disease - a major cause of heart attacks - and the pair often come hand-in-hand.

Events

3 h. ago Jonathan Ross reveals why Ricky Gervais turned down Celebrity Traitors after BBC bosses asked comedian to join the show

The chat show host, 64, has revealed the BBC approached comedian Ricky, 64, to be a part of the show.

Culture

3 h. ago America’s least popular city revealed in new report as residents flee in droves

Residents of the least popular cities were driven by affordability concerns and desire for newer housing stock, an analysis found

Politics

3 h. ago Explosion of high blood pressure in children revealed: Rates have DOUBLED worldwide in just two decades amid global obesity crisis

More than one in 20 youngsters across the globe had the condition, known medically as hypertension in 2020 - nearly double the three per cent recorded in 2000.

Events

3 h. ago Global carbon emissions from fossil fuels are set to reach a record high in 2025

Global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from fossil fuels are set to reach a record high in 2025, a worrying new report reveals.

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