12 h. ago Trump rules out sending US ground troops to Ukraine and warns Putin of ‘rough situation’ if he does not move towards peace – live

US president says it’s possible Russian leader does not want to make dealVolodymyr Zelenskyy navigated Monday’s meeting more successfully than his Oval Office encounter in February, which ended abruptly when Donald Trump and JD Vance publicly upbraided him for not being grateful enough.In his opening remarks to the media on Monday, the Ukrainian president repeated his thanks at least eight times, the Associated Press reports.A meeting between Zelenskyy and Putin ... could it finally happen?The need for security guarantees agreed – but details unclearTrump believes he is very good at solving conflictsA potential boost for the US arms industry Continue reading...

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12 h. ago Oreo lovers 'finally solve mystery behind biscuit brand's name' after 112 years

Oreo fans are convinced they've finally discovered the reason behind the biscuit brand's name after 112 years - but not everyone is entirely convinced by the theory

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12 h. ago Keely Hodgkinson won’t rule out making attempt at new British record in Lausanne

The Olympic champion marked her return from a 376-day absence on Saturday in Silesia in stunning style.

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12 h. ago Oreo fans think they've solved mystery behind biscuit brand's name after 112 years

Oreos have been on store shelves for more than 100 years - but many biscuit lovers still have no idea how the well-loved cookie biscuits got their iconic brand name

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14 h. ago ‘I hear I’m not doing well’: Trump hopes he can get into heaven and believes solving Ukraine war will get him there

US president suggested brokering peace between Russia and Ukraine would help him ‘get to heaven’

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15 h. ago Corn on the cob will have so much flavour if you ditch boiling for 1 easy method

Nothing quite marks the summer season quite like the whole family coming together to enjoy a tasty corn on the cob, especially during a barbecue in the sunshine

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16 h. ago Coronation Street fans 'find out' DI Costello's secret and 'solve' he's not corrupt

Fans of the ITV soap continue to grow suspicious of the character over his recent dealings with DS Lisa Swain and DC KIt Green

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16 h. ago Sverre Nypan decision hints at Man City plan to solve growing first

Manchester City youngster Sverre Nypan has joined Middlesbrough on loan for the season and the move hints at a long-term plan for the teenager.

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16 h. ago Department of Justice to begin handing over Epstein files to Capitol Hill – US politics live

DoJ agrees to provide Congress documents from the Epstein sex trafficking investigation, says House lawmaker on MondaySoftBank has agreed to invest $2bn (£1.5bn) in Intel, amid reports that Donald Trump’s administration is also considering a stake in the struggling US chip maker.The Japanese technology investor announced the multibillion-dollar deal on Tuesday, in a move expected to give it a 2% stake in the business. Continue reading...

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17 h. ago Ukraine live updates: ‘Dynamics have accelerated,’ says Polish PM as coalition of the willing debrief takes place after White House meeting

European leaders meet virtually after talks at the White House where Trump said arrangements being made for meeting between Putin and ZelenskyyFull report: Trump arranging Zelenskyy-Putin meeting as European leaders push for US security guaranteesSketch: All smoke and no fire as Zelenskky emerges unbruised after Trump meetVolodymyr Zelenskyy navigated Monday’s meeting more successfully than his Oval Office encounter in February, which ended abruptly when Donald Trump and JD Vance publicly upbraided him for not being grateful enough.In his opening remarks to the media on Monday, the Ukrainian president repeated his thanks at least eight times, the Associated Press reports.A meeting between Zelenskyy and Putin ... could it finally happen?The need for security guarantees agreed – but details unclearTrump believes he is very good at solving conflictsA potential boost for the US arms industry Continue reading...

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17 h. ago Arsenal's final transfer priority would 'solve problems' as target is singled out

Arsenal have been heavily linked with a move for Real Madrid forward Rodrygo this summer, and Micah Richards believes the Gunners still need to sign a left winger before the transfer window shuts

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19 h. ago Japanese convenience stores stop selling fresh food after staff caught falsifying expiry dates

Workers in 23 Ministop stores either delayed labelling or replaced stickers with false dates

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20 h. ago Arsenal transfer news: Mikel Arteta told Rodrygo could 'solve problems' as bid is knocked back

Arsenal have made a host of signings this summer but they are continuing to be linked with a number of targets, while some of their players are also attracting interest

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20 h. ago I spent years unlearning an eating disorder – then I was told to diet for health reasons. This is what it taught me | Amelia Tait

First I had anorexia, then high cholesterol. It’s hard to maintain a healthy relationship to food in a society obsessed with weight lossWhen I was a teenager suffering from anorexia, I thought it was a life sentence. I genuinely believed slogans like “every woman has an eating disorder” and couldn’t imagine a future where calories didn’t make me sweat. With this in mind, you must understand that I’m boasting when I write this next sentence: in November 2024, I was diagnosed with “very high” cholesterol.After years of restriction, I spent my 20s unable to understand why every meal shouldn’t be the maximum amount of delicious. This means that last year, I was regularly melting a packet of white chocolate buttons on my morning porridge before heading out for a white chocolate matcha with cream, followed by a cheese and egg sandwich in a brioche bun, a slice of cake, fried chicken and chips, to say nothing of the bread and butter before dinner and dessert. In short, I was smashing throu...

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22 h. ago Japan's SoftBank to take $2 billion stake in computer chip maker Intel

Japanese technology giant SoftBank Group says it plans to take a $2 billion stake in computer chip maker Intel as it deepens its involvement in U.S. semiconductor manufacturing in the United States

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22 h. ago Four key takeaways from Trump’s White House summit on Ukraine

The US president has hosted European leaders at short notice amid intense political efforts to end the war in Ukraine. Here are four key points to what was achievedUkraine war: live updatesFull report: Trump arranging Zelenskyy-Putin meeting as European leaders push for US security guaranteesDonald Trump has hosted leaders from across Europe as part of a flurry of diplomacy to find a path to peace in Ukraine. Coming just days after a disappointing summit with Russian president Vladimir Putin in Alaska, the pressure was on to make headway in a years-long conflict that the US president once said he could solve in 24 hours.Below are some key points arising from the US president’s range of bilateral and multilateral talks with the leaders of Ukraine, Germany, Britain, France, Italy, Finland, the European Union and Nato. Continue reading...

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30 h. ago Man offers to get women pregnant after infertile pal asked him to sleep with his wife

A Japanese man, under the alias Hajime, who wants to 'make a contribution to society' has been offering his services for the past five years, with more than 20 requests so far

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31 h. ago How a paternity test found a young woman’s murderer 51 years later

Annette Tokarz, a 23-year-old with a ‘heart of gold’ died in 1974, but police never arrested a suspect. Now, a detective has solved the case 51 years later.

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35 h. ago Did you solve it? Are you a matcha for these tasty Japanese puzzles?

The solutions to today’s teasersEarlier today I set you three puzzles from Tasty Japanese Morsels in Recreational Mathematics. Here they are again with solutions.1. Squid game Continue reading...

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39 h. ago What is methanol poisoning? The colourless, tasteless liquid that can kill

Methanol is an important industrial solvent used in antifreeze, paint thinners and windshield washer fluid

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