70 m. ago King Charles to give update on cancer recovery in new statement today

The King has recorded a video message and it is thought will give an update about his own recovery journey

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89 m. ago As the UK looks to invest in nuclear, here’s what it could mean for Britain’s environment

In this week’s newsletter: The government’s bid to speed up nuclear construction could usher in sweeping deregulation, with experts warning of profound consequences for nature• Don’t get Down to Earth delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereWhen UK prime minister Keir Starmer announced last week that he was “implementing the Fingleton review”, you can forgive the pulse of most Britons for failing to quicken.But behind the uninspiring statement lies potentially the biggest deregulation for decades, posing peril for endangered species, if wildlife experts are to be believed, and a likely huge row with the EU.2025 ‘virtually certain’ to be second- or third-hottest year on record, EU data showsJust 0.001% hold three times the wealth of the poorest half of humanity, report finds‘Even the animals seem confused’: a retreating Kashmir glacier is creating an entire new world in its wake Continue reading...

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99 m. ago Marks and Spencer's reduced £5 coffee and cake Christmas hampers selling fast in online deal

It contains three varieties of delicious coffee as well as as a slice of carrot cake and chocolate biscuits

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2 h. ago Defence pathologist in trial of woman accused of murdering husband 'much more in favour' of tragedy being an accident

'We have so many gaps in our knowledge that we cannot know for certain', he told jurors in the trial of Daryl Berman, who denies murdering her husband David Berman

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2 h. ago Asian shares track US stock market's rise to record highs despite AI bubble worries

Asian shares are higher, tracking Wall Street's rise to records despite a sell-off for Oracle as worries persist about a potential bubble in artificial-intelligence technology

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3 h. ago Abrego Garcia won release from detention. He must check in with immigration officials 14 hours later

Kilmar Abrego Garcia was due to check-in with immigration authorities less than 14 hours after he was released from detention on a judge’s orders

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3 h. ago PHOTO ESSAY: In Texas, a former Chinese official targeted by Beijing's surveillance finds refuge

The Chinese government is using an increasingly powerful tool to control and monitor its own officials: Surveillance technology, much of it originating in the United States, an Associated Press investigation has found.

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3 h. ago Closing arguments expected in murder trial of Brian Walshe over wife's disappearance

Closing arguments are expected Friday in the murder trial of Brian Walshe in connection with the disappearance of his wife Ana

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3 h. ago A Chinese whistleblower now living in the US is being hunted by Beijing with help from US tech

Retired Chinese official Li Chuanliang fled to the U.S. seeking asylum, fearing persecution from the Chinese government

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3 h. ago Sandie Peggie ruling correction has shamed the Scottish justice system

Record View says it shouldn’t take an army of motivated sleuths on social media to correct the work of Scotland’s justice system.

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5 h. ago Japan earthquake LIVE as tsunami warning issued and thousands evacuated after 6.7 magnitude quake

A 7.5 magnitude earthquake was recorded on Monday -

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5 h. ago Japan earthquake LIVE as tsunami warning issued and thousands evacuated

A 7.5 magnitude earthquake was recorded on Monday -

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5 h. ago Behind the scenes documentary on Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour to launch on Disney+

Swift’s tour smashed records and she made history as the first solo artist to perform at London’s Wembley Stadium eight times on a single tour.

Culture

7 h. ago Alleged Charlie Kirk shooter appears in court as Erika Kirk says public 'deserve' access to trial

Tyler Robinson has been charged with aggravated murder, felony use of a firearm and obstruction of justice, among other charges, for the fatal September 10 shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk

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7 h. ago US ‘prepares to board more Venezuela oil tankers’ as White House ‘won’t watch them sail the seas’ & sanctions 6 more

US officials are reportedly preparing to storm and seize more tankers transporting Venezuelan oil to put pressure on dictator Nicolás Maduro. Tensions between Washington and Caracas escalated when rifle-wielding US troops rappelled from helicopters to raid an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela. Stunning footage showed commandos sweeping through the ship as they executed...

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7 h. ago Charlie Kirk murder suspect's trial already thrown into jeopardy as judge says botched cameraman VIOLATED his rights

Tyler Robinson's lawyers argued that the livestream showed Robinson in shackles and some key visible documents, threatening his right to a fair trial.

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7 h. ago Number of people claiming Universal Credit for health reasons rockets by a MILLION in just ONE YEAR

The number claiming Universal Credit (UC) because of their health has soared by 41 per cent in the year to September 2025 - increasing by 933,000 people to a record 3.2 million.

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7 h. ago King Charles set to open up on his cancer ‘recovery journey’ as he shares touching personal message for charity show

THE King will speak about and reflect "on his own recovery journey" from cancer tonight. Charles, 76, recorded a personal message as part of Channel 4 show Stand Up To Cancer 2025. In his message, The King will stress the importance of cancer screening programmes in enabling early diagnosis and will reflect on his own...

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8 h. ago Long summer, Oasis and cost of living dominated 2025 sales trends – John Lewis

Four heatwaves led to record sales of swimwear as the traditional summer months waned, up 18% in September and 28% in October, the retailers said.

Economics

8 h. ago King to give emotional personal message about cancer on TV tonight

The King has recorded a video message in support of the Stand Up To Cancer campaign and it is thought he will give an update about his own recovery journey and stress the importance of cancer screening programmes

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