96 m. ago Just five minutes of daily vigorous exercise can cut death risk for next 6 years, scientists say

Researchers recommend incorporating higher-intensity physical movement into everyday activities

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2 h. ago Meghan shares rare photo of children to promote Netflix show

The second season of ‘With Love, Meghan’ has fared poorly with reviewers and the public

Culture

3 h. ago Little Problems – a cute detective game with no violence or victims

Shanghai-based developer Posh Cat Studio focused on the satisfying thrill of solving life’s small mysteries in this cosy crime caperAs the latest generation of 18-year-olds is about to find out, starting university is an experience fraught with minor as well as major problems. Oversleeping and missing lectures, forgetting where your study group is meeting, mislaying your books – a lot of your time is spent looking for things.It is these small mysteries that concern Little Problems, a cute detective game, in which the protagonist, Mary, must use her sleuthing abilities to make it through each day as a new student . Created by Indonesian designer Melisa, who has chosen to go by her first name only, the idea comes from her love of detective stories, but also her wish to take violence out of the genre. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Africa’s elderly face deadly witchcraft accusations – and dementia is making it worse

Allegations of witchcraft lead to beatings, banishment and even death

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3 h. ago FTSE 100 Live 02 September: Gold price at record level, index struggles

The price of gold today set a new all-time high, fuelled by bets on US interest rate cuts.

Politics

4 h. ago FTSE 100 Live 02 September: Gold price at record level, index opens lower

The price of gold today set a new all-time high, fuelled by bets on US interest rate cuts.

Politics

4 h. ago Michelle Keegan shows off her toned figure in a tiny bikini on loved

The Fool Me Once star, 38, took to her Instagram page to share her holiday photo album, captioning the post: 'August holiday album.'

Politics

4 h. ago Even in final years, African women endure long walks for water

Old age may bring new aches and pains, stretched savings and a perspective on life only gained by living it

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4 h. ago For many with HIV, drugs lifted their death sentence. Now they must face old age.

They survived HIV

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4 h. ago Beaten, banished, killed: Witchcraft accusations haunt Africa’s old

In villages across Africa, accusations of witchcraft lead to beatings, banishment and even death

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4 h. ago Africa is seeing a surge of dementia cases. Families aren’t sure what to do.

Big advances in lifespans in countries across Africa are coming with an unfortunate side effect: More cases of dementia

Politics

4 h. ago In Africa, a continent full of children, the fates of young and old are intertwined

Africa is the world’s youngest continent — but the lives of its children are intertwined with the lives of its oldest

Politics

5 h. ago Today's rugby news as Six Nations ticket prices revealed and England legend warns of 'grave consequences'

These are the rugby stories making headlines on Tuesday, September 2.

Events

5 h. ago Aldi launches new Cuthbert caterpillar cake with 'UK first' twist

Shoppers can get their hands on the new cake through a free to enter competition

Politics

5 h. ago Chelsea striker left sweating on deadline day transfer as huge issue emerges

Chelsea forward David Datro Fofana was hopeful of securing a deadline day loan to Charlton but an issue with the paperwork and a failure to meet the 7pm cut-off time means he's set to remain with the Blues

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8 h. ago Five Strictly celebs taking fat jabs sparking fears over performance on gruelling BBC show

Celebs on the new series of BBC's Strictly Come Dancing could strugglle to stay on their feet, if they are among those believed to be using the revolutionary fat jabs to cut weight

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10 h. ago My patient's tragic story shows why you must NEVER dismiss heartburn, says Prof ROB GALLOWAY... but the good news is there's a simple test that could save your life

Working in A&E I see not just the immediate emergencies, but the consequences of what happens when little symptoms are ignored or when the health system misses chances to step in.

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14 h. ago Keeley Hazell steps out with a male pal in New York after releasing her tell

The former Page 3 model, 38, cut a casual figure in a white vest top and high-waisted flared jeans as she went for a stroll around New York City.

Politics

14 h. ago Moment police car is flipped over in horror crash on East Lancs Road

The busy route was closed off by emergency services with one man cut free from a car

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15 h. ago East Lancs Road closed following reports of 'major crash' with man cut from car

Two people were rushed to hospital from the scene

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