82 m. ago China outlines more controls on exports of rare earths and technology

China has outlined new curbs on exports of rare earths and related technologies, extending controls over the use of the elements critical for many products

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85 m. ago ‘Somerset saved my sanity’: Don McCullin at 90 – in pictures

Don McCullin spent decades photographing war and carnage across the globe – then he retrained his lens on the Somerset countryside. As he turns 90, a new book celebrates his gorgeous still lifes and landscapes Continue reading...

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85 m. ago Architectural technician for conversions or extensions in Scotland: Check out this new Edinburgh business

With decades of experience of conversions and extensions this new architectural associate practice is ready to help you make your house your dream home.

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3 h. ago Protesters take to the streets of Chicago as National Guard troops are deployed in Trump’s crime crackdown

“Donald Trump, you stupid clown; ICE ain’t welcome in this town,” protesters chanted

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6 h. ago PHOTO ESSAY: Indonesia’s village keeps tradition of life on sand

In the northeastern tip of Indonesia’s Madura Island, sand blankets front yards and even spills into the interior of homes.

Culture

6 h. ago Stephen Mulhern opens up about sharing his love of magic with his late father Christopher: 'I adored him'

The magician and presenter, 48, experienced a tumultuous 2024 filled with mystery health scares and the tragic passing of his father.

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6 h. ago Victoria Beckham exclaims 'God no' as David Beckham suggests 'another baby'

Victoria Beckham has followed in the footsteps of her husband David Beckham with her newly released three-part Netflix docu-series.

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7 h. ago David Beckham questions if they should have 'another baby' much to Victoria Beckham's horror

Victoria Beckham fans have been given a fly-on-the-wall Netflix documentary that delves into the former Spice Girl’s rise to fame.

Events

7 h. ago Marco Rubio interrupts Trump with handwritten note on Gaza peace deal

Note from secretary of state says ‘you need to approve a Truth Social post soon so you can announce deal first’The text of the note handed to Donald Trump by Marco Rubio, the secretary of state, on Wednesday afternoon, captured in a photograph, suggested the president could soon announce a peace deal in Gaza on his social media platform.“Very close,” the note read, according to an image of the handwritten note taken by Associated Press photographer Evan Vucci. “We need you to approve a Truth Social post soon so you can announce deal first.” Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Marco Rubio interrupts Trump with handwritten note on Gaza deal

Note from secretary of state says ‘you need to approve a Truth Social post soon so you can announce deal first’Follow the latest updates liveThe text of the note handed to Donald Trump by Marco Rubio, the secretary of state, on Wednesday afternoon, captured in a photograph, suggested the president could soon announce a ceasefire deal in Gaza on his social media platform.“Very close,” the note read, according to an image of the handwritten note taken by Associated Press photographer Evan Vucci. “We need you to approve a Truth Social post soon so you can announce deal first.” Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Best Universities in Europe: Here are Europe's top 15 universities

Edinburgh University is the only institution to be recognised among the best in Europe, according to the 2026 THE World University Rankings.

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8 h. ago Jennifer Aniston: The wisdom older women contribute is quite extraordinary

Aniston told Harper’s Bazaar UK that she talked about her fertility struggles after becoming fed up of false stories about why she had not had a baby.

Politics

9 h. ago Louis Tomlinson reveals whether One Direction will reunite after Liam Payne's death

Louis Tomlinson opened up about Liam Payne's heartbreaking death in a rare new interview and opened up on whether One Direction would reunite on stage without him

Events

9 h. ago Celebrity Traitors: Claudia Winkleman recruits three traitors in first episode

The first episode of the BBC spin-off celebrity series The Celebrity Traitors kicked off with the host welcoming 19 stars to the Scottish Highlands.

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9 h. ago Millionaire model ditches glam life for ‘simple’ farm routine with goats, cows and chickens that ‘keep her sane’

A MILLIONAIRE model has swapped her glam lifestyle for a “simple” farm life where she tends to her baby goats, cows and chickens. Sophie Rain is one of the wealthiest OnlyFans models on the planet, who claims to have earned £61m ($82m) from her saucy work. Despite having the cash to splash on luxury ventures,...

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10 h. ago Celebrity Traitors host Claudia Winkleman selects her traitors – but fans think one star will ‘give the game away’

CELEBRITY Traitors host Claudia Winkleman has selected her THREE traitors - but fans think one star will "give the game away". Claudia welcomed 19 famous faces to Ardross Castle tonight for the star-studded spin-off. The celebrities were thrown in the deep end as they battled it out in a grave digging challenge just minutes into...

Sport

10 h. ago Gaza flotilla Scots return home to 'heroes' welcome at airport after detainment in Israel

Sid Khan amd Kim Hickey were two of four Scots held after Israeli forces intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla last week.

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10 h. ago Metaquest VR headset with rare £93 Amazon Prime Day reduction is an ideal Christmas present

'An amazing bit of kit with plenty of games and apps in virtual reality'

Economics

11 h. ago Woman jailed after trying to abduct baby in pram outside shop

The moment Nicolette Goldrick took the child was caught on CCTV.

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11 h. ago Mel C makes rare red carpet appearance with boyfriend Chris Dingwall as couple attend premiere of Victoria Beckham's Netflix documentary

The Spice Girls singer, 51, put on a loved-up display with the model as they posed together on red carpet.

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