33 m. ago Pope Francis speaks from hospital bed to thank doctors and 'prayers of comfort' he has received from all over the world

'I am continuing my hospitalisation at the Gemelli Hospital, carrying on with the necessary treatment - and rest is also part of the therapy!' the pontiff said in a statement.

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52 m. ago Meghan Markle slapped with 'ban' in latest marketing disaster

The Duchess of Sussex has received a fresh blow to her newly launched brand, As Ever, as it has been revealed she will not be able to sell clothing as its name is too similar to another company

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76 m. ago Congo's president says he'll create a unity government as violence spreads

Congo’s president says he is going to launch a unity government, as violence spreads across the country’s east and pressure mounts over his handling of the crisis

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1 hour ago Cult singer Bill Fay dies as his label pays tribute to 'gentleman wise beyond our times'

Iconic folk singer-songwriter Bill Fay has died aged 81 his record label has confirmed in a touching statement

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2 h. ago Nigel Slater’s recipes for sausages with spinach and cannellini beans, and artichokes, potatoes, cheese and cider

Hearty warming dishes which make the most of the best seasonal vegThey were hidden between bouquets of parsley and coriander on the green grocer’s display. Fat bunches of true spinach so fresh they stood up by themselves, their leaves as sharp as a Stone Age arrow, tied up with rubber bands. The sort of crisp-stemmed spinach that would laugh in the face of those flabby, round-ended leaves incarcerated in cellophane at the supermarket. I bought four bunches.It was a sausage-and-beans kind of night. Fat sausages from a traditional butcher, coarse-textured and freckled with thyme and black pepper. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Home and Away star leaves fans heartbroken as she quits soap after 32 years

Lynne McGranger has been a much-loved cast member of Home and Away since joining the soap in 1993.

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3 h. ago George Clooney shares initial concerns he had about wife Amal after realising one thing

George Clooney swiftly realised he didn't need to be doubtful after all, with the actor going on to marry human rights lawyer Amal Clooney in 2014

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3 h. ago Pope Francis: Vatican issues morning update amid 'critical respiratory crisis'

The leader of the Catholic church is in a critical condition in hospital after his suffering a respiratory crisis.

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4 h. ago Pope Francis has had a 'peaceful night' in hospital Vatican announces after 88

No further update on the 88-year-old's condition was given this morning who was revealed yesterday to be in a 'critical' condition after suffering a respiratory 'crisis'.

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4 h. ago Major Pope Francis health update issued after respiratory crisis in hospital

The Vatican has issued a major update regarding Pope Francis' health has been issued after the Catholic leader suffered a respiratory crisis and spent more than a week in hospital

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4 h. ago ‘It’s not ethical and it’s not medical’: how UK rehab clinics are cashing in on NAD+

They are beloved by A-listers and surging in popularity. But claims that NAD+ infusions are a fix for addiction are unproven, risky – and possibly illegal, an Observer investigation revealsIt is billed as a “miracle” treatment that can reverse ageing and regenerate brain cells. And getting hooked up to IV drips containing NAD+ has surged in popularity, with record Google searches and celebrity fans such as Kendall Jenner and Joe Rogan.Now NAD+ is being touted in the UK as a treatment for substance ­misuse. Infusions of NAD+, which is derived from vitamin B3, are being sold across the country as a ­“clinically proven” and “effective” way to quit drinking or get off drugs. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Pope Francis health: Vatican issues morning update after 'critical respiratory crisis'

Pope Francis, who has been in hospital for more than a week, rested 'peacefully overnight' although the Vatican update on Sunday morning did not confirm if he was sitting up or eating breakfast as previous days' had done

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5 h. ago Pope Francis had ‘restful night’, Vatican says, morning after respiratory crisis

Pontiff had fallen into critical condition, receiving high flows of oxygen and blood transfusions in hospital as he battles complex lung infection Pope Francis had a “restful night” in hospital, the Vatican said on Sunday morning, after announcing on Saturday that he was in critical condition following a prolonged asthmatic respiratory crisis linked to pneumonia and a complex lung infection.The 88-year-old pope received “high flows” of oxygen to help him breathe, it was announced on Saturday. He also received blood transfusions after tests showed low counts of platelets, which are needed for clotting, the Vatican said in a late update. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Redrawing of global energy markets map set to heap benefits on US

The prospects of peace and the return of Russian gas looks likely to serve the interests of Donald TrumpThe Kremlin’s invasion of Ukraine three years ago has reverberated through the global energy industry; unravelling Europe’s decades-long reliance on gas imported via pipelines from Russia, and triggering a global squeeze on gas markets that unleashed a cost of living crisis still felt today.The prospect of a peace deal has many wondering whether the energy industry could be upended once again; this time giving way to a market serving the interests of the US president hoping to broker the deal. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Tate McRae: ‘I find the Britney Spears comparisons so flattering and scary’

As the 21-year-old Canadian pop star releases her third album ‘So Close To What’, she speaks to Ellie Muir about fame, toxic relationships and making music with her rapper boyfriend Kid Laroi

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6 h. ago Rangers nuclear option is GOOD for Celtic and I know the first thing they must do if takeover happens – Hugh Keevins

Shug well remembers the days of David Murray spending tenners for every fiver and welcomes fresh investment from fresh faces

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10 h. ago Why we should be worried about Tony Blair's bromance with a tech tycoon who says every scrap of information about you should be stored on one giant database... that HE'D just love to own

Striding down the quayside wearing a tailored suit and £800 suede loafers, Tony Blair cut quite the figure as he prepared to board the superyacht Musashi during his lavish holiday.

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10 h. ago Ruben Amorim should thank his lucky stars Man United are not serious relegation contenders because of two crucial factors as his side are hurtling towards crisis: DANNY MURPHY

DANNY MURPHY: For 70 minutes, they were devoid of ideas with the ball and unable - or unwilling - to follow the manager's gameplan defensively.

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11 h. ago The brutally frank comment from an Amazon insider that sums up the fate of James Bond... and who 'villain' Bezos could choose as the next 007, revealed by CAROLINE GRAHAM

The announcement that creative control of 007 would be ceded to Amazon came following reports that the Broccoli-controlled film franchise had been in 'crisis' since Daniel Craig's No Time To Die.

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12 h. ago As talking therapy is prescribed to more than two million every year...top psychologist who says the key to curing UK's mental health crisis is to STOP banging on about our feelings!

For years, the prevailing advice for those suffering from poor mental health has been to talk about their emotions. But now, a top psychologist has put forwards a fascinating - and controversial - theory.

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