68 m. ago Stunning discovery at Biblical site where David battled Goliath reveals secrets of ancient civilization

Archaeologists have announced a discovery at the site believed to be where David battled Goliath more than 3,000 years ago.

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84 m. ago Labour tries to seem in control while The Donald unleashes chaos on the world | John Crace

Underneath the measured words you could almost smell the panic as the government scrambled to come up with a plan to respond to Trump’s tariffsWith characteristic humility and good grace Hardly.Shortly after 9pm UK time on Wednesday, the Sun-Bed King made his way to the White House Rose Garden, looking every bit the dishonest bookie as he held up a board with every country’s separate tariff. He might as well have been signposting the odds on a global recession. Continue reading...

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98 m. ago The city centre beer garden behind a main road in the oldest part of Manchester

It has a selection of pints for under a fiver, including a £4.70 Guinness

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1 hour ago Man found dead in garden after being mauled by 'up to four dogs'

Nicholas Glass was there to feed his brother's dogs, two of which were XL bullies

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1 hour ago Man found dead in garden after being mauled by dogs including XL bullies

Nicholas Glass, 33, was looking after his brother’s dogs while he was in hospital but suffered fatal injuries caused by dog bites, an inquest heard.

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2 h. ago Man who bought new house left terrified by what he finds up in the attic

A man was left feeling 'pretty uneasy' when they found a 'spooky' discovery in the attic eaves of their new home - and immediately changed the locks as a result. He shared his story on Reddit

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2 h. ago Mistakes to avoid in your garden during April to keep the lawn looking lush

Spring is the prime time to pay attention to your lawn and give it the care it needs, but there are a few key mistakes that many gardeners make when it comes to lawn care

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2 h. ago Elizabeth Hurley, 59, goes braless and flashes her knickers under a sheer pink dress as she drinks milk in quirky shoot

The English actress went braless beneath the risky silk number in a shoot posted to Instagram on Wednesday, adding a pair of platform shoes to the outfit.

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4 h. ago Trump’s ‘idiotic’ and flawed tariff calculations stun economists

‘Willing sycophants’ came up with simplistic formula that has thrown global economy into disarrayUS politics live – latest updatesUK politics live –latest updatesEurope live – latest updatesWaving a big chart as a prop in the White House Rose Garden, Donald Trump suggested his new tariff plan was simple: “Reciprocal – that means they do it to us, and we do it to them. Very simple. Can’t get simpler than that.”Perhaps a bit too simple. The method used to calculate the most important numbers in international trade, politics and economics has left some of the world’s leading experts shocked.Goods trade deficit: $291.9bnTotal goods imports: $438.9bnThose figures divided = 0.67, or 67%And halved = 34%Reciprocal tariffs are calculated as the tariff rate necessary to balance bilateral trade deficits between the US and each of our trading partners. This calculation assumes that persistent trade deficits are due to a combination of tariff and non-tariff factors that prevent trade from balanc...

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4 h. ago Inside the tragic curse of the Power Rangers... including manslaughter, suicides and assassination attempts

Investigation Discovery's latest Hollywood Demons episode, Dark Side of Power Rangers, unpacks the bone-chilling real-life stories from the cast of the popular program.

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4 h. ago XL Bully owner hits out at cops for 'executing' beloved dogs after they escaped garden

The XL Bully dogs had escaped through a hole in Callum Differ's garden in North Anston, Sheffield, and were killed when police were called to say the animals had attacked a horse

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5 h. ago Leona Lewis' secret health issue triggered major decision about her hairstyle

X Factor star Leona Lewis is best known for dominating the charts with her vocal ability, but she opened up on health discovery that meant her curly hair was under threat

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5 h. ago The 'exotic' Scottish spring garden walk with rare plants and peaceful beach

There is also an acclaimed restaurant just a short distance from the colourful garden.

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5 h. ago Lidl UK: trial will let Plus app shoppers reserve 'middle aisle' offers online

Get early access to quirky middle aisle finds with the new click and collect trial 🤖

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6 h. ago Dunelm's 'beautiful' £20 wall art is a 'great addition' to any garden

Dunelm shoppers are loving the wall art they say "looks lovely" in gardens or indoors

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6 h. ago Gardeners urged to plant these seven flowers this spring to attract bees into your garden

It's beneficial to have bees in your garden to help plants reproduce as well as helping the declining bee population

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6 h. ago Strawberries are 'bigger and tastier' if grown next to plant you wouldn't expect

Strawberries are a popular soft fruit to grow in the garden, with the plants producing abundant harvests of sweet, juicy berries in early summer - and there's a herb that's a perfect companion

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7 h. ago M5 closed near Oldbury after body is found in road sparking huge investigation

West Midlands Police said they have closed the motorway in both directions at Oldbury/Quinton following the grim discovery of a person's body, sparking major disruption

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7 h. ago Giuseppe Penone review – an ecstatic realm where trees and humans merge

Serpentine, LondonFrom the moment we inhale the scent of this remarkable show – in which trees blast open and boulders perch on branches – the Italian artist intoxicates us like a shaman communing with wood spritesIt’s the aroma that lures you in. Deep and difficult to place, it comes from the thousands of laurel leaves that pad the walls of the Serpentine’s high central space. Laurel is the sharp-leaved evergreen tree sacred to the god Apollo and through him associated with victory and the arts. Poets are crowned with it. In Botticelli’s Primavera, a nymph is chased through laurel trees. A marble sculpture by Gian Lorenzo Bernini depicts Daphne transforming into a laurel to escape Apollo’s unwanted lust – a reason this tree is sacred to him.So much cultural baggage. It can’t be easy to be a modern Italian artist with ancient Rome, the Renaissance and the baroque on your back. One of the captivating things about Giuseppe Penone’s meditative selection of his works is how easily this ...

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7 h. ago Dunelm's £20 sea shell plant pot is 'beautiful' in the garden or on dining table

This shell pot is a "wave of elegance for your greenery" and "adds a coastal touch to any space"

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