40 m. ago China is at a 'rapid boil' in its preparations for a military attack on Taiwan, US admiral warns

Admiral Samuel Paparo, who heads up the US Indo-Pacific Command, said his forces had noticed a 'quick change' in the manoeuvres of the People's Liberation Army (PLA).

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43 m. ago Snooker stars make plea for rule changes as Zhao Xintong clinches World Championship

Zhao Xintong won the World Championship on his Crucible debut after a 20-month suspension, but several top stars have called for a shake-up of the tournament format

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53 m. ago Proposals to make mortgage changes easier, faster and cheaper set out by FCA

The Financial Conduct Authority has launched a consultation into its proposals.

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53 m. ago Netflix's Virgin River star Alexandra Breckenridge shares first look at huge change for Mel and Jack

Virgin River star Alexandra Breckenridge has shared a first look at a major update for the Netflix romance's seventh season

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56 m. ago Fox Chase Boy: standup comedy confronts trauma in a Catholic community

There is surprising nostalgia and humour in Gerad Argeros’s story of healing after child abuse by a Catholic priest. He was an altar boy at St Cecilia Catholic church in north-east Philadelphia when, at age 11, he became one of the victims of paedophile James Brzyski. Decades later, the actor and father developed the one-man stage show Fox Chase Boy. Performing it to his close-knit parish he speaks directly about a crime cloaked in silence, and brings welcome insight into their collective trauma Continue reading...

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63 m. ago Snooker stars call for World Championship rule change as Zhao Xintong wins title

Zhao Xintong became the first Chinese player to win the World Snooker Championship, but several top stars believe the format of the tournament needs to be changed

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66 m. ago The subtle change Meghan made in her birthday post for Archie after backlash for using her HRH title

Meghan Markle posted an emotional birthday tribute to her eldest child Archie on his sixth birthday on Tuesday - but she did not use his title.

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86 m. ago Made In Chelsea star welcomes second child and reveals unique name

Former Made In Chelsea star Victoria Baker-Harber has welcomed her second child with her husband Inigo Philbrick, a year after they tied the knot in a 'quickie' ceremony

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91 m. ago National Lottery millionaires help build VE80 pathway for veterans’ charity

Winners worth £115 million have helped create the garden for Veterans’ Growth in Battle, East Sussex.

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92 m. ago Taxi driver's warning to anyone dropping off at Manchester Airport over 'sneaky' new charge

A taxi driver has warned of a 'sneaky' new 'barrierless' charge at Manchester Airport that has already caught some people out, but the airport asserts that it has made this change for the benefit of passengers

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98 m. ago ‘Climate change is real’: devastating wildfire photography – in pictures

Artist and photographer Phil Buehler captured some of the worst-hit properties from this year’s Eaton Fire in Altadena, Los Angeles and assembled them for this year’s Spring/Break art show taking place in New York City until 12 May. The exhibit will include a cyclorama with some of the 9/11 calls during the fires playing softly in the background Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Ruth Langsford reveals sad 'sudden change' in relationship with her and Eamonn Holmes' son

ITV presenter Ruth Langsford shares her 23-year-old son Jack with her ex-husband Eamonn Holmes.

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1 hour ago People in Dumfries and Galloway urged to walk every day in May

Paths For All is highlighting how walking can change lives and reveal unexpected discoveries.

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1 hour ago MasterChef's John Torode makes telling remark hinting at true relationship with Gregg Wallace

The MasterChef host has publicly welcomed Grace Dent as his new co-host on the BBC programme.

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1 hour ago New pope will face ‘complex moment in history’, senior cardinal says, before conclave to select Pope Francis’ successor – live

Cardinals set to meet behind closed doors of Sistine Chapel to decide who will become new popeCardinals to begin choosing new popePapal in-tray: new pontiff will have to hit ground runningHow does the conclave work?In his homily – seen as a guiding message for the 133 cardinals set to take part in the conclave – Battista Re called for the help of the Holy Spirit to guide cardinals in choosing the pope “that the church and humanity need at this difficult and complex turning point in history.”He urged them to “put aside all personal considerations” and demonstrate love, “the only force capable of changing the world.” Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Changing Rooms' Anna Ryder Richardson very different new life at Welsh zoo

Changing Rooms icon Anna Ryder Richardson has been on a rollercoaster since the show came to an end in 2004, with the interior design expert now running a zoo

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2 h. ago Rangers takeover revolution sees Marathe make 'unprecedented' 53k Leeds stadium vow that's missing only one word

The language used by the top man in the 49ers Enterprise won't be lost on followers of the Light Blues itching for change

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2 h. ago Take part in Walk Every Day in May campaign to boost your physical and mental health

Initiative being rolled out to coincide with National Walking Month and will highlight the simple yet transformative power of daily activity to showcase how walking can change lives and reveal unexpected discoveries one step at a time.

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2 h. ago Tragic phone call that turned David Attenborough's world upside down

Sir David Attenborough met his wife when they were just 18 years old, and the happy couple welcomed two children into the world together before her tragic death in 1997

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2 h. ago The 1% Club player brands herself an 'idiot' after being tripped up by 'easy' question

Hosted by Lee Mack , the ITV show welcomes 100 contestants who all attempt to win a huge cash prize.

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